The best anti-wrinkle creams do not have to be made with synthetic ingredients, have fancy names, or come off the shelf. Some of the most effective anti-aging treatments come from natural ingredients that can be easily made at home. Most individual ingredients in these creams can be used separately, but they complement each other when combined, to give a better texture, scent, and benefits to the skin. Below are two recipes for anti-wrinkle creams that you can DIY in your own kitchen: 1. Almond shea butter anti-wrinkle cream This simple yet effective cream contains several skin-benefitting ingredients that will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. Ingredients 1/3 cup almond oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons beeswax 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil 1 tablespoon shea butter 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil Essential oil for scent (optional) Directions Place all the ingredients in a jar. Double boil it in a pan of water. Keep the lid of the jar open when boiling. Stir with a wooden spoon until the ingredients have melted. Store it in a glass jar. The cream will harden once it is set in room temperature. Store in a cool place. Use it within a month or two.

Eyeshadow can be one of the hardest makeup skills to master. Getting the blending right can be quite tricky. If not applied enough, your eyeshadow can look chalky, while applying too much can make it look caked up and messy. It’s a skill that can be mastered with patient learning. Good eyeshadow brushes are essential to get the application right. Some of the commonly-used eyeshadow brushes include the following: 1. Eyeshadow definer/blending brush These are used to blend cream or powder eyeshadows. A good blending brush makes the eyeshadow look seamless. It won’t make the makeup look too defined, streaky, or fake. Some of the blending brushes are contoured in such a way to use for a specific purpose like applying shadow in the contour lines. It can be used to create precision lines as well. 2. Shader brush Shader brushes allow for shading the eyeshadow precisely. They are perfect for defining and blending the inner corners as well and can help create a smokey eye effect. You can place the brush at the inner end of the upper eyelid and extend the eyeshadow on the lash line. To make the eyes appear larger, extend to the outer tip of the eyebrows.

One of the most common makeup items that all of us adore is lipstick. Just that little bit of color adds so much more depth to one’s face. However, lipstick cannot just be randomly selected. They need to fall in line with various factors from skin tone to the type of lips to the outfit. Otherwise, you might end up with the wrong shade. Here are a few tips that will help you pick the right shade and type of lipstick: 1. Identifying your skin tone Skin complexion can be broadly sorted into 5 main types—fair, light, tan, medium, and deep. If you are fair- or light-skinned, then the definite type of shades that will agree with you may include peach, coral, nude, dusty red, and pink. Those with a medium skin tone could choose from colors such as berry, rose, mauve, and cherry red. Tanned skin can look gorgeous with a dash of any color from deep pink to bright red. In the case of deep skin tones, the apt colors could include both brown and purple shades in the likes of caramel, blue-based reds, plum, and wine. 2. Identifying your skin undertone There are three main skin undertone categories—cool, warm, and neutral.

Every set of eyelashes is different. So what works for one person may not necessarily work for you when you are trying out different types of mascara. Before choosing mascara, it’s important to consider the type of wand to ensure your skin or lashes aren’t damaged. Make sure the ingredients in the mascara are chemical-free as some harsh chemicals may affect the tiny hairs on your lashes. In addition to that, you need to pay attention to the application technique to get that perfect finish for an enhanced eye look. Today, a lot of people tend to pick custom options from brands that offer a personalized mascara to help you get the best out of the product. Other brands can be bought right at the makeup counter. All you need to do is understand and choose the right one for your specific eyelash type. Consider the following before buying any old mascara: 1. For long lashes You need to pick a mascara that carries the right curling formula so that the brush can not only enhance the length of your lashes, but also add a layer of lift and shape up the eyes. When you are using mascara for long lashes, you need to comb them to the side by creating the “cat-eye” effect.

There are many causes of dry skin such as dehydration, sunburn, and seasonal changes. Most people are prone to dry skin, especially during winters. However, you can escape the effect of the harsh winters by following simple home remedies for dry skin. Read on to know the ten simple yet effective home remedies for dry skin that will keep your skin hydrated and protect it from the harshness of the weather: 1. Coconut oil Coconut oil helps to rejuvenate and bring back the glow on the skin. Take 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and gently massage on your skin. Capric and lauric acids in coconut oil give a protective layer to your skin 2. Protect your skin Always wear socks and gloves throughout the winter to prevent skin from drying. Socks also help prevent cracks from developing on our feet. 3. Moisturize Moisturizing creams are better than lotions. Get a good moisturizer and apply it generously two times a day to keep your skin hydrated. 4. DIY face masks Applying a face pack made from fruit pulp not only makes the skin glow but also helps protect your skin from dryness and cell damage. Papaya has vitamins C and A; massaging the face with papaya pup and washing it off after 10 minutes is one of the best home remedies for dry skin.