Makeup is essential if you want to look presentable. Most of the time, applying makeup is not only for females but also for males. If you want to attract attention, be thought of as well-groomed and become more confident, you must apply makeup in the most tasteful manner possible. Looking good is an instinct. Do you often straighten your clothing and fix your hair with your hand when you are about to meet someone? That is why applying makeup the right way is important and relevant to you regardless of age, marital status and even gender.

So how to go about applying makeup? There are several steps involved, but they are so simple you will get the hang of it in less time than you think. What you must remember is that a light makeup does well for informal occasions, and heavy makeup should only be reserved for very important public or social occasions.

First of all, get a foundation that suits your natural skin color. Apply this evenly to your face and neck to create a smooth surface on which other products are then applied. If you have blemishes that the foundation cannot hide, use a concealer. It is probably easier to smudge the concealer together with the foundation on problematic areas like under your eyes and other marks. Loose powder, even the ones that are used for baby needs, can help you attain that smooth look.

Blush on is for you to look peachy. One thing I noticed is that there is no cut and dried rule to placing blush on. Some like to smooth the blush under the cheek bones, some would rather apply over the cheekbone, and there are those that only apply blush on sparingly on the center of the cheek. So which technique should you choose? Find your own blush on application technique by smiling or grinning in front of the mirror when you apply the blush. This is how you will know where you can apply the blush on, on the apple of your cheek.

A bronzer is great if you are going to a party or going up to a stage. When the light hits your face, it will seem like you are glowing if you are wearing a bronzer. A lip liner will allows the lipstick to stay on longer, or at least give the illusion that you are still wearing lipstick even when it has been completely smudged off. When choosing a lipstick color, choose one that will make your lips stand out. Your lipstick can be matte, satin or glossy, but choose one type that will complement the color of your eye shadow.

Stretch marks occur in men and women because of the stretching of the skin due to weight gain. When the skin is stretched to the point of breaking, a scar is formed. Another explanation could be the increasing level of cortisol in the body. This compound hampers the production of connective tissues that lead to the formation of collagen and elastin in the skin. The skin layer does not develop well and stretch marks are formed.

Skin type and the general health of the skin may be factors to the formation of stretch marks. Dry skin is less elastic and so it breaks more. Some of the lotions that pregnant women use to lessen the incidence of stretch marks contain shea butter and coconut oil, which can immediately moisturize skin and make it less prone to breaking or disorders even when stretched.

There are a lot of ways to get rid of stretch marks and to prevent stretch marks from appearing on your skin. Any skin care treatment that claims to eliminate and prevent stretch marks must be able to encourage cellular repair, and stimulate collagen and elastin production. If you want to do it yourself, you can try the following…

Drink eight glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated. Eat foods that are rich in vitamins E, C, selenium, and alpha lipoic acid, as well as monounsaturated fats (like that from olive oil) and gamma lineolic acid (from borage oil). A weekly diet regimen comprising these elements can maintain the strength of your skin and boost skin repair.

If you want to reduce the stretch marks on your body, you must first remove the overgrown scar tissue with brisk exfoliation. After exfoliating, apply lotion to encourage the regrowth of normal skin tissues. It is advisable that you apply antioxidant formulas with A, E, C, and alpha lipoic acids to protect the new skin cells from damage. Contrary to popular belief, getting thinner will not lead to more stretch marks. In fact, if you get thinner rather than bulkier, you can lessen the pressure on your skin and prevent it from breaking.

Here are some of the vitamins and vitamin sources you can use to prevent stretch marks. Foods rich in Vitamin C, Borage Oil, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Copper, CoQ10, Flax Seed Oil, Horsetail, MSM and Palm Oil are good for stretch marks.

You can also apply products containing these subsequent compounds directly on your stretch marks to heal your skin: Apricot kernel scrub, Bromelain, Dead Sea Salts, Dessicated Milk Powder (lactic acid), Papain, Rolled Oats, Sea Salt, Brown Sugar (glycolic acid), White Willow Bark, ground (salicylic acid) and
Vitamin A Oil.

To make sure your skin remains smooth, choose lotions that contain the following: Almond Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Borage Oil, Boxthorn herb, Bergamot, Sea Buckthorn, Clary Sage, Grape Seed Extract, Comfrey Herb, Safflower Oil, Rosemary Herb, Coconut Oil, Sunflower & Safflower Oil, Vitamin E & Vitamin A oil and Squalene Oil.