Health and Wellness

Archive for February, 2010

Look your best with our top wedding day hair and makeup advice.

Waterproof It

Choose a mascara that’s waterproof; it lasts longer and withstands tears. If you really don’t like the look or feel, use one coat of regular mascara, then follow up with a light coat of waterproof mascara.

Bonus Tip: If your veil needs to be removed after the ceremony, make sure your hairdresser shows your mom or maid of honor how to do it without mussing your ‘do. On the Line Charcoal, navy, or mahogany are your best options for eyeliner. Black or brown may look too severe, especially if your wedding will be held during the daytime and/or outdoors.

Lighten Up

Use a white shadow as a highlighter on your brow bone if you have light skin; a warmer light peach or vanilla shade will suit deeper complexions.

Get the Red Out

Pop an eye drop if your eyes look red or tired, but stick with a brand you’ve used before to avoid unwelcome surprises (irritation or worse!).

Get a Good View

For your makeup application, natural light is best. If possible, set up an application table near a window. If there’s no natural light available, use a superbright lamp — halogens work best.

1. You will be more likely to keep active if you choose activities you enjoy and start at a pace that is easy for you. Start slowly and build up gradually.
2. Stay active throughout your life by varying the type of activity you do, so that you don’t become bored with the one thing.
3. Set aside regular times of the day or week for physical activity.
4. Rather than catching up with a friend over lunch, go for a walk or play tennis or golf together.
5. Try something new such as dance lessons, bush walking, an exercise video or yoga.
6. Exercise in water if you suffer from muscle or joint pain.
7. Walk with a goal, be it to the bus stop, letterbox, shop or local landmark.
8. Use an exercise bike or treadmill–you can watch TV at the same time! (Rent before you buy to avoid making an expensive mistake.)
9. Enquire about walking groups and walking or cycling.
10. Walk with a goal, be it to the bus stop, letterbox, shop or local landmark.

Now more than ever, age is only a number. Since you are truly as young as you feel, why not turn the clock back with skincare and makeup techniques that will make you look your best? Women should follow these tips for radiant, younger-looking skin:

1. Always remove your makeup before going to sleep to help prevent clogged pores, white heads and black heads.
2. Washing with soap can strip the natural oils from the skin, leaving a dull, lackluster appearance. Cleansers do an excellent job of cleaning the skin without drying it out.
3. If you have brown spots or lotchy pigmentation on the face, neck or chest, try a moisturizer with optical pearls. This will deflect the light and minimize the appearance of these spots.
4. It’s a good idea to use a moisturizer 15 minutes before apply ing foundation. Look for one with broad-spectrum SPF protection, as well as treatment benefits such as line minimizing or firming, such as L’Oréal Plé nitude Age Perfect Day Cream
5. Cosmetics: The key to makeup application for the mature woman is to never overdo it—less is definitely more. With the right products—think moisturizing benefits—and a few simple application tips, it can be easy to achieve a stretch limited budgets to achieve a greater quality of life.