“Create Beautiful Eyes And Look Drop Dead Gorgeous”

Great eye beauty tips for today’s modern woman who wants to look good and have the confidence to face the world knowing she looks her best

Come with me. I will guide you through the mine of information out there. You’ll find masses of advice on everything to do with eye makeup,  perfect lashes and brows, the low-down on designer sunglasses and qualified information about today’s technology in the world of cosmetic eye surgery and vision correction techniques.

People look directly into your eyes. Enhance them and you will attract attention. This is looking good made easy

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When it comes to applying eye  makeup you only need a few basic tools, but they should be the best  quality you can afford. Not only will they give a better finish to your makeup, they will last longer.Makeup brushes are made from either – natural fibres : sable, squirrel, goat, horse hair or synthetic fibres. They are different shapes and sizes dependent on the job they are designed for and you can buy them with long or short handles.

All makeup brushes should be kept spotlessly clean to prevent bacteria from causing possible outbreaks of spots, rashes or allergies, especially around the sensitive eye area.

Once or twice a month just rinse your brushes in a solution of warm water and a mild shampoo, making sure you rinse the residue off thoroughly. Then lie them flat to dry.

Store them with the brush head pointing up  in a clean dry container such as a jar. If you need to reapply your eye makeup during the day use a folding makeup bag.

Try – The Body Shop Mini Brush Kit

or

Japonesque Beautiful Eyes Touch Up Tube

It’s not necessary to buy a whole brush set as you may not  use some of the brushes but it will save you time in hunting out individual ones. However it may be the cheaper option.

Eyeshadow Brushes

• Eyeshadow blending is important if you want to achieve that flawless finish. You must always use a brush. If you use your fingers or a cotton bud you will not get a smooth finish. Choose a flat short haired brush, especially designed for the job.

Eyeliner Brushes

• Use a  small tapered very fine brush with a very steady hand.

Eyebrow Brush

To give your eyebrows a groomed look you should use a firm angled brush head which will leave your brows tidy.

Try:-

Jane Iredale Angle Brow Brush, Angle Brush

Tweezers

• Choose the very best Tweezers you can afford, either pointed or flat ended whichever you prefer. Tweezerman is probably the best known brand and is worth buying as you know the quality is excellent. For real precision try the Tweezerman Slant Tweezer

Eyelash Curlers

• If you like to curl your lashes before you apply mascara, again use the best curlers you can afford. Cheaper ones could damage your lashes and even pull them out as the lashes can fall out if they get caught on the curlers.
  

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You can’t make the college basketball team simply because you have to wear those glasses? You should get that out of your mind because contact lenses will make everything possible for you.

If you have an eye problem that has been getting in your way and you want to play sports, then you should keep in mind that there is something that will help you out.

Contact lenses will provide you with clear vision so that you can play the sport of your choice.

• With the contact lenses you will be having that freedom you could never have because of those glasses.
  
• With contact lenses you can now play sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer and hockey.

Believe it or not, contacts give you better peripheral vision that the eyeglasses do. Another advantage you will be getting is that you will not be injuring your eyes. When individuals play games and wear glasses at the same time, they have a high chance of something happening, their glasses breaking and their eyes getting hurt.

The contact lenses can help in correcting a lot of visual problems that you are faced with. It does not matter if you have been suffering from near sightedness, astigmatism, or far sightedness, you will still be able to turn to contact lenses. In order to get a complete diagnosis done on your eyes and get your contact lenses, you should visit an eye care specialist. The eye care specialist will be able to tell you if contact lenses are suitable for you.

The key to good performance when it comes to playing sports all revolves around the ability to see well. You will need to see the ball, see when to swing and much more, with contact lenses it will all be possible. When you have contact lenses, you will find that a number of different things are better.

* You will have better perception and depth
* Better peripheral vision
* No fogging because of rain or steam
* Contacts are great for vigorous sports
* You will have better judgment of the speed and distance

As you have read, you will be a lot safer when wearing contact lenses instead of glasses. Another great thing about the contact lenses is the fact that you can wear protective goggles while you are playing sports.

When you are wearing eye glasses, it is hard and nearly impossible for you to wear protective goggles. In some sports, protective goggles are an absolute must. When you have glasses, you could have shattered spectacles, broken frames and many more injuries done to your glasses.

In order to protect your eyes when you have contact lenses in, swimmers and surfers can wear goggles that are tight fitting and at the same time they will be maintaining their good vision.

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What is Threading?

Eyebrow threading is an ancient hair removal technique using a thread of twisted cotton. Originating  in India, it  has been used in Western countries for many years, but its only become fashionable to Europeans and Americans in recent times.

Advantages of Threading

• No chemicals
• Less painful than tweezing and waxing but still can hurt a bit
• Very fast
• Lasts for approximately 2-3 weeks
• Precise, leaving you with perfectly shaped brows
• Kind to the skin
• Minimal redness
• Can be used on any part of the face

Disadvantages

• It takes many years to master the art of threading . Finding an expert is essential.
• Some people may find that it hurts slightly
  

How its done

A thin thread, usually cotton,  is tied at the ends and held in a circle between the hands. It is then twisted and rolled along the surface of the area where the hair is to be removed. (see image)

The hairs are caught in the thread and removed from the follicle. An entire row of hairs is pulled out at one go leaving a clean area.

This process is continued along the entire area to be treated.

Once you have experienced eyebrow threading you wont go back to any other method of hair removal.

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if spending fifteen minutes a day on an easy eye exercise could let you throw away those spectacles, flush those contacts down the drain and never again be dependent on any visual aids in order to see clearly without suffering any impairment.

If you scan the internet you are very likely to come across sites that claim just that – buy the program, the course, the CD-ROMs, the videos, the books and even audio tapes, then follow the exercises and your sight can be restored to normal.

It does not seem to matter whether you are short sighted (myopic), long sighted (hyperopia), or rely on bifocals, you can be old or just a child, this or that self directed eye exercise course will do the trick and if not entirely satisfied there is always a money back guarantee.

There does not seem to be any clinical evidence based on an acceptable or recognized sample size to back up the claims of the eye exercise lobby. There is however, anecdotal evidence which is hard to verify, that a self-directed eye exercise regime has made considerable improvement or even restored perfect vision.

It should also be noted that in the State of Iowa USA, a consumer lawsuit has been filed by the state Attorney General alleging that an a company marketing a self directed eye  exercise program used a combination of misleading marketing tactics, exaggerated claims of effectiveness, false implications of scientific validity and misleading consumer testimonials.

Nevertheless the practice of eye exercising to improve vision is centuries old and who are we to pass judgement on this or any other ancient therapy? Just think of the number of times you have read or heard about a drug breakthrough brought about by a link with a traditional  herbal remedy.

It was not that long ago when  professional medical practitioners scoffed at the thought that a natural herbal remedy could be a cure and at best was only a placebo.

Who knows? If you follow an eye exercise regime diligently you could be throwing out the glasses and contacts or maybe lowering your dependency on them. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Self directed eye exercise programs should not be confused with the practice of Vision Therapy. To put it simply, vision therapy, sometimes called visual training, behavioral optometry or development optometry, is a combination of eye exercises and visual aids, such as tinted or corrective lenses carried out under the supervision of a qualified eye doctor or optometrist.

The therapy is widely used on children who have a vision problem or even to treat learning difficulties. Eye care practitioners are not united on the benefits of Vision Therapy but if you have a child whom you suspect may have a problem then you should investigate this treatment and do be sure to get more than one qualified opinion.

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Using highly accurate measuring instruments and very sophisticated surgical procedures it is now possible to remove a defective natural lens from an eye and replace it with a soft lens implant that can restore perfect or near perfect vision.

This procedure is known as Clear Lens Replacement (CLR) surgery.

For a century or more, surgeons have had the skills to remove the lens from an eye, mainly to restore some sort of impaired and unfocused vision to cataract sufferers.

A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy, vision blurs and eventual blindness occurs.

With the advent of modern computerized measuring equipment, accurate to one hundredth of a millimeter, not only can cataract sufferers have excellent vision restored but virtually any body suffering from visual impairment such as short or long sight can enjoy the benefits of lens replacement surgery.

What Will The Surgeon Do?

A few days prior the operation, the surgeon will take measurements that will allow the computer to calculate the dimensions of the artificial replacement lens. This procedure is painless.

Before operating a general but light anaesthetic is administered and the surface and eye area is numbed. A very small incision is made through the surface tissue of the eye to enable the natural lens to be removed.

This is done by using an instrument that very gently sucks out the tissue and can take a little time. The surgeon then inserts the prepared soft lens implant into the eye, puts a light dressing over the area and the job is done. The process is in most cases painless.

Normally the surgeon will operate on only one eye and wait around two weeks before operating on the other as a precaution against the rare risk of a complication

Generally speaking patients are in and out of hospital in an hour to an hour and a half and suffer no more than mild discomfort.

Eye Surgery Aftercare

After removing the protective dressing the morning following the operation you will be able to drive and read without any problem – providing you remember to remove the appropriate lens from your eyeglasses!

The wonderful experience of being able to see clearly after a lifetime of wearing glasses is unforgettable and can take some getting used to.

The eye may water or have a slight itch for a while after the operation. Your surgeon will take into account this possibility and prescribe the appropriate medication.

Do not rub your eyes and do not indulge in any active exercise and avoid any heavy lifting for six weeks after the operations. By this time the eyes should have settled down to normality.

Reading and long distance sight will no longer need the aid of contacts or eyeglasses and no problems with discerning colors or night driving should be experienced.

Are There Any Risks to Eye Surgery?

As with any invasive surgical procedure there is always a small risk of infection. Should the eye become infected after the operation in most cases it can be quickly and successively treated although some discomfort is likely to be experienced.

Do have an in depth discussion with your eye specialist with an emphasis on any risks before deciding to undertake CLR surgery.

The Long Term Benefits

The feeling of freedom after being dependent on visual impairment aids takes time to become adjusted. Many will have a greater feeling of self confidence as there will be no more fears of losing or breaking their glasses or the embarrassment of groveling around for a lost contact lens.

There are very real cosmetic benefits. You will never again have to worry about spectacle frames that suit you or your eye make up choice of color. Applying your make up will be so much easier and most importantly you will not have spectacle frames and their lenses obscuring your most important beauty feature – your eyes.

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Advantages of waxing at home

Its cheaper than going to a salon
Its quick
Lasts longer than pluckingOpens the eyes up to give a more wide awake look

Disadvantages of waxing

Costs more than plucking
Not for sensitive skin

How to prepare your eyebrows

• Clean the eyebrow area with cleansing cream and apply witch hazel to de-sensitise the under brow area.

• Brush your eyebrows with a small soft brush, maybe a soft clean toothbrush, into their natural shape, using an upwards movement to keep the hairs in place.

• Hold a ruler parallel to your nose and the inner corner of your eye to calculate the length of the brow. Mark the point where the brow should begin with a brow pencil. If your eyes are close set, you can widen the gap between your eyebrows and vice versa for too wide apart eyes.

• Now keeping the ruler against your nose move it from the inner corner of your brow to the top of the brow arch and mark again with a brow pencil.

• Link the dots in a smooth arch.

How to apply the wax

• Buy a professional waxing kit and follow the instructions, but briefly, the kit will contain a jar of wax which must be heated in boiling water and then applied carefully in the direction of the hair growth with a spatula or applicator underneath the line of your brow.

• Never wax above the eyebrow.

Removing the wax

• To get a professional look its important to remove the wax quickly, with the strips provided, in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Not only will it be less painful but you wont be left with unsightly marks.

• If you find there are some straggly stray hairs which somehow missed the wax you can gently pluck them with tweezers.

• Apply a soothing lotion such as tea tree oil onto the waxed area to soothe any possible redness and avoid direct sunlight and harsh makeup products for a few hours to give the skin time to recover.

• For thicker growth its better to wax a little at a time.

Eyebrow Contouring and Facial Waxing [VHS] In this comprehensive video, two expert aestheticians, Enesa Seremet and Eva Mileski, and professional makeup artist, RJ McCasland, guide you through the steps for eyebrow contouring and facial waxing. Enesa and Eva provide advanced demonstrations on male and female models on how to use hard wax on the eyebrows, lip, jaw line, chin, nostrils and ears, and how to use soft wax on the eyebrows and li...

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Dealing with conjunctivitis is not easy but knowing the facts will help you to understand what causes it and hopefully to treat it.

Commonly known as ‘pink eye’, conjunctivitis is any inflammation that occurs in the clear tissue that covers the white surface of the eye and inner layer of the eyelid (conjunctiva).

Men, women and children of all ages, even the newborn, can suffer from one of the forms of pink eye.

Irrespective of the cause, the condition, apart from being unsightly, can be extremely uncomfortable. Irritation can be severe, not dissimilar to the discomfort a foreign body in the eye produces, accompanied by a watery or thick yellow/white discharge.

It is important to remember that conjunctivitis is highly contagious so take care over personal hygiene and avoid contact with others.

Symptoms of Conjuctivitis

Common pink eye symptoms are: -

• A gradual onset of noticeable red soreness in one or both eyes.
• Itchy, gritty feeling in one or both eyes.
• Tears or a yellowish discharge that can form a crust after sleeping and is difficult to remove.

Duration of Conjunctivitis

If untreated conjunctivitis usually lasts for two to three weeks although it can resolve itself in as little as two to three days. Early treatment can clear the condition sooner.
Causes of Conjunctivitis

Bacterial or viral infections are the most common causes. Others include foreign bodies, tobacco smoke, use of contact lenses, cosmetics or chemical splashes entering the eye, and allergies.

In infants the cause may be a blocked or incompletely opened tear duct.

Risks of Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis as a result of a bacterial or viral infection is highly contagious, especially among children. Risk of passing on the infection can last for seven to fourteen days after its first appearance.

Resist rubbing the eyes, wash hands frequently, avoid touching others, towels, face cloths, pillows etc, should not be shared with others and washed and changed at least daily. Throw away used mascara and other eye cosmetics and do not use any one else’s.

Although uncommon, conjunctivitis may be a sign of a serious underlying eye disease.

Unless advised by a doctor, never cover red eye with a patch as it can only encourage increased infection.

Treatment

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

This form of pink eye can be treated with antibiotic eye drops or alternatively, for children and infants, with an antibiotic eye ointment that is easier to apply. In either case consult your physician for the recommended medication and be sure to complete the course even if the symptoms clear up, if not the infection can re-occur.

A significant improvement can be expected within 24-48 hours.

• Viral Conjunctivitis

In common with other viral infections the condition cannot be cured by treatment and must run its natural course. However your physician will advise on the best treatment to alleviate the symptoms. Expect a gradual worsening of the condition for the initial 3-5 days before the symptoms gradually improve and clear on their own, usually within a further two to three weeks.

• Allergic Conjunctivitis

If your doctor diagnosis this condition, there is a variety of eye drops that can be effectively prescribed, ranging from anti inflammatory, antihistamines, steroids and others.

Although it is highly recommended that medical advice is sought as soon as possible after the symptoms appear, it is possible to gain some relief by applying a clean cloth dampened with warm water to the closed lids of the affected eye.

No form of conjunctivitis is likely to have any long term effect on the vision or eye health of adults and older children, but do remember that it is highly contagious, take precautions not to pass it on. Children should either be kept from school or teachers advised that the child has conjunctivitis. In the case of infants seek immediate medical attention as soon as any symptoms are noticed.

Red eye is an uncomfortable and unpleasant infection that can strike without warning. The sooner sufferers obtain and act on qualified medical advice, the quicker and more effective the relief.

However, if you feel that you don’t want to go to see your doctor you could always try some natural remedies .

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Asensible healthy diet will go a long way towards maintaining clear beautiful sparkling eyes for a lifetime and will significantly slow the onset of deteriorating vision and other eye problems.

You are never too young and it´s never too late to start a healthy dietary regime to help protect your eyes from risk.

There are many people who have good eyesight into their eighties and beyond.

Aging does not automatically mean that your eyesight will diminish but as aging progresses changes can occur that may weaken the ability to see. This can occur as early as the teen years if not earlier.

Sensible precautions to avoid eye strain by spending too long staring at a computer screen, reading small print in bad light, avoiding smoky ill ventilated atmospheres and so on are obvious.

What is less well known is the importance of diet to protect the eyes. The effects of the right food for your eyes is essential for optimum eye health.

Fish Oil

may help to protect and promote healthy retinal function and has been found to assist in preventing the onset of Macular Degeneration, the leading cause of blindness. Cod Liver Oil or fish oil capsules taken daily as a regular addition to your diet is probably the least likely to be overlooked.

Salmon, Trout, Herrings and any other tasty oily fish can make an occasional and enjoyable meal to supplement the capsules.

Fresh Vegetables and Fruit

are very important in helping to maintain effective vision health. Green leafy vegetables contain carotenoides, principally Beta-carotene and Lutein. Both are antioxidants and are found in spinach, kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli, collard greens, and similar. Egg Yolks also contain beneficial carotenoids.

Berries

Dark berries, such as blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, cranberries and bilberries will have a beneficial effect by strengthening the capillaries that carry nutrients to the eyes.

Avoid the fats found in many processed and baked foods These will include margarines, fried foods, doughnuts, cookies, pastries, french fries, and biscuits. These non beneficial fats, known as Trans Fat should not be confused with Omega-3 fatty acids found in Salmon, Trout, Tuna and other oily fish which can decrease the risk of eye disease.

Age Related Macular Degeneration

(AMD) is a slow but progressive degeneration of central vision for which there is arguably no cure. Risk factors for AMD include genetic inheritance, smoking, high blood pressure or simply advancing age. It is the most common cause of blindness.

Many sufferers of AMD or who are at risk of the disease have no factors that can they can control to mitigate or avoid the onset of the disease with the possible exception of nutrition. Studies have shown that individuals with the highest consumption of dark leaved green vegetables rich in carotenoids, such as raw spinach or kale had a significantly lower chance of developing AMD than those who ate these foods the least.

High levels of antioxidant vitamins and zinc can also be effective in lowering the risk of developing the disease and can also slow its progression.

There is a school of thought that the bilberry or blueberry can prevent or even reverse AMD and sufferers are advised to investigate this as a possible treatment.

These studies clearly show the importance of nutrition in prevention and slowing the development of AMD.Do obtain qualified medical advice before taking high dose nutritional supplements for the control of AMD as there may be other risk factors, not associated with eye care, to take into account. This is particularly important for smokers.

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Summers here so lets have some fun, use rainbow hues on your eyes and keep in the limelight. Bright colors are big and they are back for this year. Thanks Lady Gaga for showing us the way.

A quick tip though, either go bold on eyes or lids, definitely not both, unless you’re on the catwalk or on stage.

For sensational evening eyes that will have you standing out in the crowd, brush a bright blue eye shadow over your lids to your eye socket. Several coats of moisturised black mascara
will add real definition.

For everyday try lining your upper and lower lashes with a stand out color. This will still give you that must have look only in a more subtle way.Try a multi hued effect in a never-before-seen formula.

For even more subtlety whilst still keeping the faith, icy blue eyeliner on your lower lid will make your eyes sparkle.

Lets not forget lashes, which will look great with colored mascara.

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If you are trying to make your eyes look brighter and larger, this tutorial will show you the easiest way, giving detailed easy steps.

Useful tips:

• Blend well to avoid harsh lines using special makeup brushes
  

• Prevent mascara ruining your makeup by protecting upper lids with a credit card or similar.

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