Real-Woman Tutorial: Perfect Eyeliner

Quick and easy tips for a perfect cat eye, liquid liner and more - brought to you by fellow blogger Temptalia

This tutorial is designed to show you step-by-step how to line your upper lash line and wing out the liner subtly, which is typically called a cat-eye. Check out these tips and you'll be on your way to perfectly-lined eyes in no time. See how-to

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Emami 24 Gold soap

(Guest Post by Karuna)

Emami 24 Gold soap

Ancient texts are sated with references of gold being used in Ayurvedic skin formulations to rejuvenate and maintain younger looking radiant skin. Emami has tried to recreate this formula in its Emami 24 Gold range soap. The Emami 24 Gold soap is assembled exclusive under use of gold, herb extract and essential oils in order to protect and rejuvenate your skin all around the clock. The age old Ayurvedic therapy begins with cleansing and Emami 24 Gold soap claims to cleanse your skin properly all the while maintaining its normal pH balance to make it dirt free, healthy and attractive.

See also: Emami Naturally Fair Pearls Herbal Fairness Soap

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Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Emphasizes Dental Health Even in a Downturn

(Guest Post)
Amid the economic downturn, limitations on medical financing and an increase in stress-related dental problems mean that for many patients, smile-correction procedures seem out of the question. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Alex Farnoosh explains how stress damages teeth and why financing flexibility is becoming the top factor in patients' choice of surgeon.

Beverly Hills, California (December 2008) - Recent gyrations in the financial markets may have investors clenching their teeth, but they aren't the only people whose economic stress has a damaging impact on their teeth and their health. Dr. Alex Farnoosh, founder of The Total Smile, and aLos Angeles cosmetic dentist who has practiced in the area for over 25 years, says financial stresses can create dental problems while also generating a sharp rise in demand for more flexible financing options.

Increasing financial pressures are adding to the numbers of Americans suffering from major financial-related stress. The American Academy of Periodontology reports that financial stress and patients scaling back on dental maintenance visits may create an increase in periodontal gum disease, which may lead to even more serious health problems. Recent studies have found that gum infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of stroke, increase the risk of premature births in women, and further compromise the health of people living with diabetes and respiratory disease.

As Dr. Farnoosh explains, stress damages dental health, with the result that more cosmetic dentistry patients in Los Angeles require more extensive corrective procedures such as dental implants or gum grafting.

"When money is tight, people may not pay enough attention to their dental health, and stress may lead to grinding of the teeth or other dental concerns," says Dr. Farnoosh. "At the same time, for people who need more extensive dental work, tightened credit qualifications mean that many people don't have access to traditional medical financing. As a result, many patients cannot undergo the procedures they need unless they find a doctor who offers accessible payment plans."

Currently, at least one in four Americans is experiencing major financial-related stress. For many patients, this means that a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist like Dr. Farnoosh who offers financing options such as CareCredit® is particularly popular because he is able to perform dental work immediately without the patient worrying about added financial pressures. Reasonable payment options are still available, such as multi-month payment plans, no interest financing, and complementary consultations for new patients. The procedures that these flexible payment options finance help alleviate serious stress-related health risks ranging from periodontal disease to damaging issues such as coronary heart problems, which have been tied to poor dental health.

"Stress damages dental structures quickly, and severely," Dr. Farnoosh explains. "The damage starts when chemical triggers block your immune function and deplete your teeth and supporting bones of calcium and other necessities in order to maintain blood mineral levels."

The result can be tooth infections that damage the body as a whole, with particularly detrimental impact to important areas like the coronary arteries of the heart. Even low stress levels can damage the body by encouraging unhealthy eating and poor oral care, which both contribute to mouth sores and gum disease, and encourage teeth and their support bones to decay. Nail-biting and tooth-grinding wear out protective enamel and supporting jaw tissues, also multiplying the risk of infection.

"Add to all this the fact that people under stress consume far more energy drinks and other foods high in processed carbohydrates, and you have the makings for a vicious cycle," Dr. Farnoosh observes. Treatment stops that cycle, but when the stress is financially based, scheduling treatment can be a difficult decision. At the end of the day, though, most people recognize that their health needs to come first. This is why Dr. Farnoosh is currently seeing an increase in patients at his Los Angeles cosmetic dentist practice, despite the economic downturn.

"Right now, financial accessibility is key," Dr. Farnoosh explains. "Flexible providers like my practice are seeing higher numbers of patients because people want to correct damage to their look and their health, and they can't afford to let financial stress reverse all the positive effects of their treatment. It's as simple as that."

About Dr Farnoosh
Dr. Alex Farnoosh offers cosmetic dentistry procedures for Beverly Hills and Los Angeles residents. Request a consultation with Dr. Farnoosh or call his office at 310-657-0503 to find out more about his procedures and flexible financing options.

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Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Products

The hottest skin care, makeup and hair care on every green chick's list

What's the hot trend in beauty? Going green. But don't break out the emerald eyeshadow just yet, we mean green as in environmentally friendly. New to the green scene? Use TotalBeauty.com readers' unbiased ratings to help you know what products to try first. See products

No. 20:100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Eye Cream, $19

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7*

Why it's great: Readers say it's "very moisturizing and soothing" and they can feel their "eyes tightening"...

No. 19: Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer, $28

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7.8*

Why it's great: The certified organic white grape and pomegranate juice in this moisturizer "help balance out... oily skin"...

No. 18: DHC Olive Virgin Oil, $44.80

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8*

Why it's great: "It seriously softens and... feels great after flying." They also say even oily skin can use it at night...

Want to see what's #1? Click here!

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Inner Beauty Quotes

A collection of thoughts of famous personalities on inner beauty:
Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.
-- Martin Buxbaum
Attractiveness and magnetism of man's personality is the result of his inner radiance.
-- Yajurveda
Youthful beauty fades with time, but, with cultivation, inner beauty grows richer
-- Unknown
People are like stained glass windows -- the true beauty can be seen only when
there is light from within. The darker the night, the brighter the windows
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
It's [beauty] a kind of radiance. People who possess a true inner beauty, their eyes are a little brighter, their skin a little more dewy. They vibrate at a different frequency. ~
-- Cameron Diaz

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