Apr
12
2008
Passport to Beauty – Tips from N.&S America and Australia
Okay, after finishing the book….I admit..that some of the tips mentioned we already know and are a little redundant. I’m just going to give the tips I found new or interesting. Enjoy!
Tips from North/South America and Australia
- Cracked heels? >> Girls from the Midwest use hoof cream to heal their dry skin…lol…I don’t think I’ll ever try this
- Dry skin >> Hawaiians use turbinado sugar as an exfoliant. It’s more gentle than a salt scrub. (Personally, I’ve heard about this but never tried it…I assume the sugar dries faster)
- Big Hair Secret >> Texan women are known for their big hair. Their secret? They use sea salt mixed with shampoo – this will remove product buildup, instant volume and make your hair shiny.
- Cheap teeth whitening >>Brush your teeth with a little baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Also, wear red lip colors can make your teeth look yellow. (Personally, I’ve used hydrogen peroxide as a mouth wash before brushing my teeth, and my teeth are actually whiter!!)
- Many uses of Apple Cider Vinegar >> Swimsuit models say that drinking Apple Cider Vinegar every morning for faster metabolism and better skin. (I read that this is great for those with acne too, it works as a natural antibiotic. Personally, I haven’t tried this…but if you do, drink through a straw because this will cause tooth decay with prolonged use).
Okay, that’s it for now…
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April 12th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
hehehe this is fun to read! But i’ll think twice in trying some of it
April 13th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
hi.
i do wear buttered tan, in the summer. it’s a tad darker in the cooler months.
almond is an almost perfect match for met during winter, i can also wear moccasin. almond is still a TEENY TINY bit too golden, so i think that i can also wear cream. i haven’t experimented enough because i’m fine with how almond matches me. for summer, i think that i can wear buff and warm and POSSIBLY saffron. not sure which one is the best match though.
i forget. ha.
i can pretty much “get away” with wearing most of their shades… and the differences are slight enough so it doesn’t bother me.
April 13th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Christiana – thanks for responding so fast! I admit that Almond is very golden, but my skin can never have too much yellow….lol. I have to try the other colors and see how it is.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I’m from Texas…. I haven’t heard of the sea salt…maybe it’s a Galveston thing…or maybe I just plain haven’t heard of it XD
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Hi Ichigo,
I’ve heard of sea salt..it’s suppose to be good for your acne. Maybe because of its salt properties. I have a sea salt scrub that I use once a week.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:23 am
Oh that’s cool. Thanks for sharing