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Skin typing, how to find out your skin type

Skin typing, how to find out your skin type

Finding your skin type is the key to developing an effective skincare programme.
Knowing a little about the structure of your skin will help you appreciate why certain things are good for it and others are not. Understand your skin and you are halfway to a flowing, healthy complexion.
The skin is formed from three main layers: [...]

Quick skincare programs. 5-minute a day

Quick skincare programs. 5-minute a day

 
Customizing your skincare products to your skin type is easy with these 5-minute skincare programs.

DRY SKIN
• It has a fine, matte texture.
• It may be on the sensitive side.
• There are usually no open pores.
• It is more prone to fine lines and wrinkles than other skin types.
• It is more vulnerable to the effects [...]

Sun, tanning and your skin

 
The key to the safest tanning is high protection with gradual exposure.
A tan makes us feel and look good. While dermatologists warn us of the dangers of sunbathing, there is a bright side to the sun. The sun’s rays enhance our feelings of well-being - we feel relaxed and revitalized.
They help our bodies to synthesize [...]

Make your eyes looks right

Make your eyes looks right

 
Make the most of your eyes - choose colours that flatter and apply them so that they last.
We usually notice the eyes first when we look at someone. Whatever the colour and shape of your eyes, there are myriad ways to enhance their natural appeal.

COLOUR TRICKS
Whilst some people suggest choosing eyeshadow according to the colour [...]

5-point star beaded jewelry instructions

5-point star beaded jewelry instructions

Another easy to make jewelry is the 5-point star.
Materials
3mm bicone bead Royal blue x 20
3mm bicone bead blue x 41
3mm bicone bead sky blue x 51
3mm bicone bead light blue x26
0.25mm fish line 120cm
1~20 clear circle and 1~20 coloured in circle represent the same beads
A~C clear circle and A~C coloured in circle represent the same [...]

Heart chinese beading

Heart chinese beading

This DIY-project explains the steps to make a heart out of beads. It can be used as a telephone strap, keychain or any type of jewelry.
Materials
3mm bicone bead (white) x 4 (Red)
3mm bicone bead (light green) x 16 (Orange)
3mm bicone bead (fruit green) x 28 (yellow)
3mm bicone bead (Jade green) x 36 (lemon yellow)
3mm bicone [...]

Snake knot

Snake knot

The difference between the golden hoop knot and the snake knot is that the golden hoop knot loops across 2 loops, whereas the snake knot loops through only one

Golden hoop chinese knot

Golden hoop chinese knot

The golden hoop knot is another base technique for creating chinese knots. It looks a lot like a number 8 knot.

Reverse number eight (8) knot

Reverse number eight (8) knot

The 4th base technique for creating chinese knots. The reverse 8. It’s the same steps as the normal 8, but the direction of the thread is different, technique the same.

Number eight (8) knot

Number eight (8) knot

The instructions to make another base chinese knot. The number 8 knot.