Flawless skin: the right foundation for your skin type

I have realised that a lot of people don't know what kind of foundation is well suited for their skin types. Below I have listed a couple of skin type descriptions, to help you determine your skin type and theresfter, the type of foundation you must use: STEP 1. Recognizing Your Skin Type… Read the five descriptions below to determine which type of skin you have. Take note that your skin type can change with the seasons as well as with age. Your skin is normal if the… Complexion is even Surface is neither too oily nor too dry Pores are small in size Face is supple with few lines, creases and wrinkles Face has few breakouts   Your skin is oily if the… Face has all over shine Shine happens quickly Pores are large and/or open Face suffers from frequent blemishes (blackheads and/or whiteheads) Face has minimal lines and wrinkles     Your skin is combination if the… T-zone is oily Skin on the cheeks is normal to dry Skin suffers from breakouts on chin, nose, cheeks or forehead Pores on the chin and cheeks are enlarged   Your skin is dry if the… Pores are undetectable Face looks and feels dry and tight Complexion has a ruddy appearance Cheeks and/or chin are flaky and dry Face has lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth   Your skin is Sensitive if the… Face has blotchy patches (dry or red) Skin is delicate or thin Face has sensitivity to products (burning or flushing) Now that you know your skin type, it is very important to choose a formulation that will meet your specific needs. For example, if your skin is dry and you have been using a foundation with no moisture, you will not get the flawless skin you desire. All you will do is further dehydrate your skin, accentuate the dryness and showcase the fine lines. By choosing a formulation designed to complement your skin type, your face will look supple, youthful and healthy. STEP 2: Choosing your proper formulation… There are 5 main textures of foundation. Each one is specially formulated to meet the needs of specific skin types. 1. Cream Foundation is ideal for: Normal, combination and dry skin. It is especially well suited for women with uneven pigmentation, or those requiring a heavier coverage. Coverage: Medium to full. Finish: Dewy. What it does: Covers and conceals discolorations and  imperfections on the skin providing a flawless finish. Application: Use a make up sponge or a foundation brush. Example: Maybeline's Matt mousse 2. Liquid Foundation is ideal for: All Skin types. It is especially well suited for dry or mature skin. Coverage: Light to medium Finish: Dewy, satin or matte depending on the formulation. What it does: Evens out the skin tone by smoothing out any unevenness. It also provides added moisture to the skin. Application: Use a make up sponge or a foundation brush. Example: Revlon colour stay liquid foundation. 3. Pressed powder foundation is ideal for: Oily skin Coverage: Light to medium. Finish: Matte. What it does: Evens out the skin tone, hides imperfections and absorbs excess oil. Application: Use a powder brush. The denser the bristles, the more product will be deposited on the skin. Example: MAC powder foundation 4. Mineral foundation is ideal for: All skin types (except oily). It is especially well suited for those with sensitive skin or rosacea. Coverage: Light to medium Finish: Matte. What it does: Evens out the skin tone, moisturizes, protects and absorbs excess oil. Application: Use a kabuki brush to buff it on. Example: Maybelline Mineral power powder. 5. Tinted Moisturizer is ideal for: Normal and dry skin. It is especially well suited for those who need extra hydration and just a touch of color to pull everything together. Example:Yardley Oatmeal foundation Moisturizer Coverage: Sheer to light. What it does: Lightly evens out the skin tone, while giving a true “no make up” look. Application: Use a foundation brush. Whatever your skin type, you have a variety of choices. Pick the one that is best for you and start reaping the benefits today. My favorite foundations and a note to those women with sensitive skin or rosacea: Sensitivity can occur in any skin type. After you diagnose which skin type is yours, be sure to choose your foundation from a line that is hypoallergenic, moisturizing, fragrance free, paraben free, and loaded with gentle sunscreens. And Ladies please know your colour. If you're buying make up for the 1st time, try it out and wear it for the whole day. So you can see how you look in diffrent places and different lighting.

The Turban..... No more bad hair days...

Gone are the days when wearing a turban(doek) made people look untidy or not fashionable. Turbans are huge this season. I've learnt a few styles myself, and would love to share what i have learnt with you. (names made up by yours truly) I will try my best to decribe the different styles to you in words. The trick is trying to be as creative as possible and making the style your own. 1. The twist. Tie your turban from the back so the knot is on your forehead. Make sure that both sides are the same size.(You can decide whether you want it to cover your head or not) then twist both sides together. And then twist it into a bun. 2. The 1000 apologies. Tie your turban from the back but this time make sure that there is a long side and a short side(not too short). When you tie it, make sure that the short side is flat on your forehead. Then twist the long side(like you did in the twist) into a bun. Then take the short side, pull it back(towards your neck, covering the bun). Twist it a bit and then tuck it in at the back. 3. The hook. This is the easiest of them all. You put your turban on the back of your head as if you're abt to tie it (like the above). But instead of tying it, hook the two sides and then move them to the back and then tuck them in. (To cover your whole head, you would have to tie it back 1st and then take the 2 parts to the front and hook them. 4. The Bow. Tie your turban from the back, after making a knot tie it into a bow. You can decide on the size of the bow and on which side of your head you would like it to be. How to style your hair to get the best results... And up do works out the best because your hair will be flat at the back. You can plait it up or tie your hair up in a bun. I hope you are able to understand and try these out. Good luck bloggers.

Growing up over night

11th September 2007, I remember this day a if it was yesterday. He as sitting in is hospital chair with his eyes closed- looking lke had so much life n him. That ws the only time ever saw him resting. He rested so peacefully because God ws talking to him. When the time arrived for him to leave I knew I had to say good bye to the life I once knew. I remember feeling the same way the families who lost their loved ones on the same day 6 years before. My world was shattered. Only God knows why My dad had to go, only He knows why a man who was so strong and fearless had to look so helpless and weak. A man who never apologised because it was uncomfortable to do so... That's why I will never forget the day he called me to apologise(who wouldn't remember that). I didn't ask for one but he just said sorry- words that never came out of his mouth. I remember the 1st day I had to go back to work- after we had laid him to rest. Alone in the car I would think of the things he used to say and the things we laughed about, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I would never hear his voice again. The memories are all I have. When I got to the office I remembered the last time we sat and had a conversation(before the disease took him away. The chair he sat in was empty. I imagined him sitting there. I would close my eyes and hoped that it was all a dream, that he would be there when I looked up. But he wasn't. I tried to hold the tears but like a shower they just came flooding out, non-stop. It was time to grow up. No more being daddy's gal. So much had to change. I would work non-stop. I stopped going out, stopped seeing my friends. The adjustment was so intense. But I eventually got used to it. My mom and I got closer because we spent every hour and everyday together. My father taught me so much about life and about never ever giving up. He was a great man who touched and changed so many lives. I hope to be like him and change lives and leave a legacy like he did.