Enjoy A Beautiful New You With This Advice

They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this is very much true. What you may find beautiful, someone else may find repulsive. It is a matter of people's perceptions, not a matter of the object's actual beauty. The tips in this article will help you to "alter" your perceptions a bit, to find more beauty all around you.

Make sure you shave areas on which you intend to apply fake tanning products at least a day before applying the product. Whatever removal system you prefer, make certain that you are satisfied with the results and give your skin a bit of time before using your tanning product. This can improve the quality of your appearance after your tan is complete.

Apply a few tablespoons of sweet almond oil to your warm bath for a relaxing treat that will leave even the roughest, driest skin feeling supple and soft. You can also apply it sparingly to extremely dry and damaged hair - but only on the inch or so above the ends.

You can increase the appearance of the size of your lips by adding a little white eye-shadow at the indentation of the top lip. By emphasizing this area, you can make your upper lip appear fuller than in actuality.

Cracked heels and dry, flaking feet are very unattractive, especially in sandals. To combat this problem, right before you go to bed, soak your feet in a warm water bath for ten minutes, coat them with petroleum jelly and then cover them with a thick pair of socks to lock in the moisture. In no time, you'll have soft feet.

A little known way to make your hair look healthy and shiny is with common household baking soda. Put a small amount of baking soda into the palm of your hand, then mix it with the amount of shampoo you will be using. Proceed with your normal hair washing routine. This will bring back the shine to your hair.

Vitamin E will help you stay healthy. Vitamin E has many purposes. Vitamin E will help keep your skin looking smooth and soft. It can applied to fingernails to soften cuticles and make them appear smoother.

Live in a cold, dry winter climate? Find a winter-specific conditioner for your hair to help lock in moisture and prevent that annoying static cling to EVERYTHING. Use in place of your regular conditioner as soon as you start to notice dry air and discontinue use in the spring time.

Before putting on your favorite sandals for the summer season, take the time to moisturize your feet using Vaseline. Before bed, slather your feet with a thick layer of Vaseline and cover them with an old pair of socks. As you sleep, the Vaseline will penetrate thick, calloused skin, helping to eliminate cracks and dryness. The next morning when you remove the socks, your feet will be soft and supple so you can wear your favorite sandals with pride.

As stated at the beginning of this article, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and what one may find attractive, another may quite as easily find unattractive. It is possible to "alter" your perception a little bit, and by using the tips from this article, you should be able to open yourself up to seeing more beauty in the ordinary.