1. Remember
that wheatgerm is packed with Vitamin E. Blend egg yolk and use as an
anti-wrinkle masque.
2. Do
something different for a healthy, glowing skin once a week at least. Use
brewer’s yeast mixed with water as a stimulating masque.
3. Have a quick
shower twice daily, every day of the week; but for special effects, have along
bath with a cupful of fine oatmeal in the water. It softens skin.
4. Don’t
live with an unusually high forehead. Disguise it with a wispy fringe or soft
curls.
5. Remember
that it’s quite easy to disguise a low forehead by highlighting it and having a
blow-away hair-style.
6. Don’t
moan over your small eyes. Make them larger with smoky eye-shadow and lots of
mascara.
7. Remember
that hairstyle and length of hair will draw attention to your face. It either
makes or breaks.
8. Don’t settle
on for mascara for your eyes if you want them looking extra romantic. They need
highlights and shadowing.
9. Don’t forget
to use highlights on the brow bone to ‘open up eyes.
10. Remember
to put on mascara looking upwards, then downwards, then comb through with a
fin-tooth comb to separate the lashes.
11. Don’t
forget to use mascara on your lower lashes, for a ‘finished’ look.
12. Don’t
forget to use an eyelash curler if you wish fluttery lashes.
13. Pluck
your eyebrows in the direction of their growth.
14. Use
soft, feathery strokes with an eyebrow pencil to fill-in sparse brows.
15. Use
castor oil, almond oil or olive oil if you dream of having thick, long lashes.
The process is slow, but sure.
16. Scotch your eyes with a refreshing eye bath once in a while.
16. Scotch your eyes with a refreshing eye bath once in a while.
17. Relax
your eyes with ice-cold pads soaked in eye lotion and put your feet up for 10
minutes.
18. Add
sparkle to your eyes with eye drops.
19. Keep
wrinkles at bay by massaging the eye area with nourishing cream or eye oil. Use
the ring finger.
20. Roll
your eyes around every morning as a relaxing exercise.
21. Eat a
well-balanced diet with lots of protein, fresh fruit and vegetable for lovely
hair.
22. Wash your
hair regularly with the shampoo recommended for your hair type.
23. Have
your hair trimmed every 5-6 weeks to avoid split-ends and also to save the
style you’re sporting at the moment.
24. Never
use harsh nylon or metal combs or brushes on your hair.
25. Don’t
brush hair when it’s wet. Use a wide-toothed com to separate the tangles.
26. Keep all
your hair implements scrupulously clean.
27. Remedy
the hazards of sunshine, pollution and other damaging agents with regular hair
conditioning.
28. Don’t
over-comb hair because this strips it of natural oils if your hair is dry. It over-activates
the oil glands if you have oily hair.
29. Do
regular exercises, especially head bends. It encourages blood circulation.
30. Don’t
backbrush or backcomb your hair.
31. Use a
hand cream after washing your hands. Keep jars of hand cream near wash basins.
32. Remember
to use rubber gloves when washing up.
33. Eat a
well-balanced diet for healthy nails. Take gelatin at least twice a week.
34. Use an
emery board or metal file in one direction only.
35. Never
bite your nails.
36. Remember
to use a pencil when dialing the telephone.
37. Give
your feet and toenails regular massage and nourishing.
38. Nourish
your nails nightly with hand cream.
39. Try to
use the best quality nail files, clippers and scissors.
40. Don’t
worry if you find you have no time for manicuring. Have very clean nails
instead and varnish with clear polish.
41. Don’t
grow your nails too long, it weakens them.
42. Remember
to cut your toenails straight across. Never shape them.
43. Bear in
mind that you breasts need care as well, even though they are covered up. Use
body lotion on them.
44. Choose
bra that uplifts.
45. Do
exercises daily to keep breasts firm and shapely.
46. Be
sensible and wear a bra always if you are heavy chested.
47. Remember
that T-shirts are not for heavy-breasted girls, they’re for the fatties.
48. Consult
your doctor about lumps in your breasts.
49. Don’t be
impressed by breast creams and lotions that promise miracles.
50. Don’t
consider plastic surgery for your breasts, it’s expensive; establish your
femininity in other ways.
51. Keep
your shoulders back and be conscious of your posture at all times.
52. Keep your
shoulders back and be conscious of your posture at all times.
53. Give
your buttocks a tone-up with a dry bath mitten every morning before you shower.
54. Pinch
your buttocks when your bottom is submerged in the long-bath; it reduces
cellulite.
55. Apply
body lotion on your buttocks after you’ve showered.
56. Have a
regular exercise program for your buttocks.
57. Sit on a
firm chair if the job you hold is of the sedentary type.
58. Promote
a good posture, whether you’re standing or sitting. It helps keep buttock
muscle firm.
59. Don’t
depend on panty-girdles to give you the
support you need. They only slacken the muscles.
60. Don’t
become complacent about rear view, you don’t see yourself from behind, of
course, but lots of other people do.
61. Remember
that if you are thin and tall, you should avoid really short hair which could
have you looking like a pinhead.
62. Sport
medium length hair if you are tall and plump, this will give the width you need
to look balanced.
63. Don’t be
upset if you are small and thin, you can sport almost any hairstyle, except, of
course, very long hair.
64. Cut your
hair to jaw level if you are short and plump. Keep it smooth and sleek, rather
than the dolly look.
65. Remember
that almond oil works wonders on dry hair and dry skin.
66. Remember
that beer is an excellent hair rinse for hair that lacks body.
67. Don’t
forget that cold, milkless tea is also good hair rinse.
68. Bear in
mind that wheatgerm oil can be added to face masques and used on dry skin and
hair.
69. Don’t
forget that ragged cuticles can be cleared with a massage of olive oil now and
then.
70. Eat 2-3
oranges, leafy vegetables and drink lots of liquids if you feel you have a cold
coming on.
71. Keep
your skin clean and healthy looking by drinking lots of water, eating citrus
fruit and green vegetables.
72. Remember
that yogurt soothes an upset stomach and relieves constipation.
73. Remember
that you can remedy a pale skin tone by including liver, kidney and heart in
your diet twice a week at least. It’s a slow but sure way.
74. Fight
depression and insomnia the natural way, by having vitamin B1, B2 and protein.
Brewer’s yeast is supposed to contain these vitamins.
75. Make a
habit of having a good breakfast daily, and see to it that there’s protein
supply.
76. Never
miss a meal. Eat something, a hard-boiled egg, fruit or a large piece of
cheese.
77. Overcome
a sweet tooth.
78. Do
pre-plan meals if possible.
79. Have nutritious
snacks available easily if you feel you’re not up to cooking.
80. Do be
sure about buying fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, milk and cheese
whenever possible.
81. Don’t
succumb to advertising pressure and buy confectionary and starchy foods.
82. Have
time for meals and enjoy them. Never rush through mealtime; it’s bad for
digestion.
83. Play
your weekly shopping list, never rush into a supermarket and buy at radom. You’ll
end up with foods that are not suitable.
84. When
buying clothes, remember that the collar or neckline should lie flat without
gaping.
85. Never
buy sleeveless garments if you have flabby arms.
86. Don’t
settle for passing fashion fads, they usually fly past and you’re left with
bits and pieces that don’t mean anything. Instead, buy classic basics.
87. Do remember
that the waist of a dress if natural, should really match your own.
88. Remember
that on a slim skirt, the darts should end at the fullest part of your hips.
89. Remember
that the side seams of a skirt should be perpendicular to the floor. The
hemline be absolutely flat and smooth.
90. Try to
get skirts that are lined superbly. They fall better.
91. Keep
out-of-season clothes neatly folded away, waiting for the fashion to revive; it
usually does. Revamp them if you are adept enough.
92. Make a
habit of standing, sitting, bending, and turning in a garment you are about to
purchase.
93. Keep
washing instructions in a safe place. Nothing can be worse that ending up with a
wrongly washed garment.
94. Don’t
encourage the bad habit of putting away dirty or soiled clothes. Have them
dry-cleaned or laundered immediately to prolong their life span.
96. Spend
some time dividing drawer or closet space for underwear, shoes, accessories,
bags and scarves.
97. Crumple
a small piece of fabric in your hand. It should bounce back neatly without too discernible
creases before you make a purchase of any type of garment.
98. Examine
yourself carefully from all angles, in a full-length mirror before you invest
in any clothes item.
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Special Credit to: Julio F. Silverio
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