Face mapping: What are your spots telling you?

Article by Hello! Daily News

We’re often left baffled by a sudden outbreak of spots concentrated in one area of the face. Is it hormone-related? Did I miss my five-a-day?

The ancient art of face mapping can help you identify the cause of your blemishes by splitting the face into several sections such as forehead, chin and nose and understanding the different ‘zones’.

Each area reflects a different part of your internal health, so what exactly do pimples on certain areas mean?

Zones 1 & 3: The Digestive System
Chocolate and spots are a synonymous combination but, in general, high amounts of fat within your diet can lead you to breakout across your forehead. Cleanse your diet with antioxidant-rich green tea and up your water intake to clear this area.

Zone 2: Liver
Alcohol and dairy are said to be the main causes for spots in this area as well as reactions to food allergies. Consult your doctor first if you are worried about intolerance but otherwise.

Zones 4, 6, 8 and 10: Kidneys
Spots close to your ear and even dark circles around the eyes can be caused by dehydration. Make sure you keep well hydrated throughout the day by drinking, at least, eight glasses of water a day and avoiding coffee, tea and salt whenever possible.

Zone 7: Heart
This area is skin is full of dilated pores so make sure your make-up brushes and anything that you bring close to your face are kept clean. Try to reduce high blood pressure for an internal solution to clearing spots in this area. Replace ‘bad’ fats with more fruits, vegetables, nuts and Omega-rich fish and consult your doctor if you have any further heart-related concerns.

Zones 5 & 9: Respiratory system
If you’re a smoker you may find that you are more prone to acne along the tops of your cheeks. However, like most people, increasing your exposure to fresh air with long and regular walks can do wonders for your complexion.

Zone 11 & 13: Hormones
For many women, this zone is a key indicator of stress and hormonal imbalances particularly around a certain time of the month. While there is little to do that can prevent these changes, eating clean with plenty of exercise will do more good than bad for your complexion.

Zone 12: Stomach
If your diet has been loaded with rich and heavy foods then consider a detox or adding more fibre to your diet and exercise to routine to help with digestion.

14: Illness
Spots here can indicate that your body is trying to fight off bacteria. Take it easy if you begin feeling unwell and drink plenty of water to give your body some time to relax.

5 Beautiful reasons to wear red this summer

Red is not only the highest arc of the rainbow, it also represents beauty in many languages and cultures. It speaks universally and takes dull to fabulous. Who says you only wear red on special occasions – here is every reason to wear it day or night.. you will want to run out and buy every shade of red after reading this.

1. Red is the ultimate cure for sadness. Get out of bed and slap it on – you got this!

How the color red affects us mentally and physically

• Increases enthusiasm
• Stimulates energy
• Encourages action and confidence
• A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

2. Red is the color of winners. 

The color red can be intimidating — just ask Tiger Woods, who famously wears red on the final day of golf tournaments (and, until recently, tended to triumph). A 2005 study by British scientists found that athletes wearing red “have an advantage over blue-suited competitors,” according toMSNBC. “We find that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning,” the researchers wrote in the journal Nature. The effect is subtle, though, so it may only factor in when evenly matched competitors face off.

3. Listen up Men! You are desirable.

Men in red are “more attractive, more powerful and more sexually desirable to women,” according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. They asked women to rate pictures of men framed by or wearing a variety of colors. The women rated men in red “higher in status and more likely to earn a better living.” That perception, which may stem from the fact that red pigmentation indicates male dominance in a number of animal species, leads to the attraction.

 4.  Wear it proud!

If RED is your favorite color you are extroverted, exciting, energetic and a natural born leader. You bring excitement to the world.  On the flip side, Red lovers can also be moody, bossy, restless and opinionated. Either way, wear it proud.

5. “When in doubt wear red.” –Bill Blass

Red is the color for the base or root chakra. This chakra is located at the base of the spine and allows us to be grounded and connect to the universal energies. To sum it up – it will  be a good day in your red pumps!

 

Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad

You MUST try this Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad at least once this #summer. Enjoy!

1 lb fresh strawberries, diced
1 lb fresh pineapple, diced
12 oz fresh blueberries
12 oz red grapes, diced into halves
4 kiwis, peeled and diced
1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges in juice, drained well and sliced into halves
2 ripe bananas, diced*
Honey Lime Dressing
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp lime zest (zest of 2 medium limes)
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Add all fruit to a large mixing bowl. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together they honey, lime zest and lime juice. Pour over fruit just before serving and toss to evenly coat (as it sits for a few minutes the juices will gather at the bottom, so toss again before plating).

Recipe Source: Cooking Classy #doramax #fruit#health

Makeup Tips for Blue Eyes

Ahhh…to be a blue eyed babe!  It must be hard having the most beautiful eye color a girl could ask for. Personally, I don’t think there is anything more pretty than seeing a woman who has enhanced her eye color by applying the correct makeup.

Blue eyes can appear dull and flat if you apply the wrong eye makeup.  To prevent your eyes from looking washed out, use contrasting tones to compliment the blue. Always use a light tone as your base color. For a two shade combination, complement your light base color with a dark or medium hue.  If you prefer three colors, use a light, medium and dark tone.

Recommended Colors for Blue Eyes:

Purple

Pinks

Neutral Tones & Bronzes

Check out our Pinterest board for even more tips at http://www.pinterest.com/doramax/blue-eyes/

Credit to Beauty 411

 

 

A Mind-Blowing Step-by-Step Guide to the Cut Crease

“The Easiest Cut Crease Ever”

Before starting this eye makeup look, take heed. Bat a Lash Beauty blogger Samantha Ravndahl calls this the “easiest cut crease ever”, but also warns the look may take a few tries if you’ve never attempted it. “Patience is key,” she says. To start the look, apply an eye primer to the entire lid. Next, apply a base shadow like MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Bare Study to the lid, and use a white highlight like MAC Eye Shadow in Gesso on the brow bone and inner corners of your eye.

Start Sketching

Use any eyeliner you like  to sketch a V-shape starting from the crease in the middle of your eye and connecting to the outer corner of your eye. “Make the line thicker toward the outer corner and use less pressure toward the inner corner, to make the liner thinner and lighter.”

It’s Okay. You Can Start Over.

When your cut crease is drawn in, it should look something like this. No judgment here if you need to grab the makeup remover.

Blur It Out

Next, use an eye shader brush like MAC 239 to blend your eyeliner out toward the outer corner of your eye. If you can, try to keep the bottom of your cut crease a sharp line.

Add Some Color

Using the top line of your eyeliner as a guide, apply any eye shadow you’d like over the line and slightly above it, blending in toward the inner corner of your eye. You can also clean up any mistakes along the way with your white eyeshadow.

Flair For The Dramatic

Wing out your eyeliner for added drama. (This step is optional, but almost too gorgeous to skip.)

Finishing Touch

Run the same eye shadow you used on your eyelids (or an eyeliner in a corresponding color) along your lower lashline for another subtle pop of color.

The Final Look

Ravndahl’s false lashes (NYX Lashes in EL107 and NYX Half Lashes) finish off the cut crease eye makeup look.

Credit: Bat a Lash Beauty

Woman Had Her Face Photoshopped In More Than 25 Countries To Compare Their Beauty Standards

U.S.-based journalist and photographer Esther Honig came up with an interesting photo project that answers a difficult question in an ingenious way – how can we compare standards of women’s beauty world-wide?

Honig’s solution was brilliantly simple: she sent a portrait photo of herself to freelance Photoshoppers in countries around the world with one request – to make her “beautiful.” Each Photoshopper, be they a professional or an amateur, took their own spin on the assignment, giving Honig (and us) a glimpse at what at least one person in each of these countries considers to be beautiful. Honig’s face subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) shifts, changing form and color as it travels around the world.

Which photo matches your own personal definition of beauty?

Source: estherhonig.com | Twitter (h/t: buzzfeed)

Original Photo

Argentina

Australia

Morocco

Germany

Ukraine

Bangladesh

Indonesia

U.S.A.

Pakistan

Philippines

Bulgaria

Chile

Sri Lanka

Kenya

Vietnam

Israel

Italy

Greece

Serbia

United Kingdom

India

Juicy Friday

Greens help drain your lymphatic system, which de-puffs your complexion.

In a juicer:

1 cup sliced pineapple

½ cucumber

½ green apple

Enjoy!

Friday Favorites

Sharing our favorite finds of the week. What are yours?

Favorite Manicure

We love this mix of matte and shiny. For a modern and unique look mix just a small amount of cornstarch to your polish to make it matte. Apply quickly or else it will start to get clumpy. It may feel like it applies weird and clumpy but as it dries it will smooth itself out. (tip: the more cornstarch the more matte it will turn out!) enjoy!!!

Favorite Hairstyle

This week is one of the most important celebrations in the world – WORLD CANCER DAY.  Celebrate hope this World Cancer Day by turning your Facebook and Twitter profile picture purple. Chevrolet will contribute $1 to the American Cancer Society for every profile purpled at http://bit.ly/M5KFuP, up to 1 million dollars, or until 12/31/14, whichever comes first. In honor of our support for this great cause, our favorite hairstyle has our favorite color of the week – Purple – complete with a bow. Gorgeous!

 

Favorite Beauty Tip

Use Scotch Tape to Perfect Your Liquid Eyeliner
Photos courtesy of : ELLE.com

Healthy Skin Matters

Your skin is the organ that comes into contact with the rest of the world. It holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration, and keeps harmful microbes  out—without it, we would get infections. Your skin is full of nerve endings that help you feel things like heat, cold, and pain. If you couldn’t feel these things, you could get badly hurt and not even know it!

Why is healthy skin important?

Since your skin plays such an important role in protecting your body, you should keep it as healthy as you can. This will help you keep from getting sick or having damage to your bones, muscles, and internal organs.

There are so many products out there to help keep your skin moist, fight acne and aging. Stay tuned to our blog for tips on how to have the healthiest skin today!