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The time of hiding behind woolen clothes is over. With this, the time to realize fantasies of big sunglasses, with even bigger hats, with cute sundresses has come. How much hot the season is, you need to look hotter. Going bare is what summer is all about, makeup or otherwise. However chic you may be, summer asks for loads of attitude and a little tricky makeup. Read on to know the makeup tips, which you need to keep in mind to beat the heat and look fresh and beautiful all summer long. You will find a lot of tips on how to pick summer make up.  

Tips To Choose Makeup For Summer  

Light Shades For Eye Shadows

The lighter shades you go for the summer make up, the fresher and brighter you will look. So, ditch your darker shades this season and go for baby pink, aqua blue, peach, sliver, and oranges for eye shadows. First use a pressed powder on the eyes and then give a quick sweep of the shadow, to give light to your eyes.  

Make Up With Sun Protection

It is a must for summer. Whatever make up you choose, the base should always contain sun block or sunscreen. Go for a broad spectrum SPF 30 or anything, which your dermatologist suggests. Apply it thirty minutes before you go out in the sun. Drinking lots of water and keeping yourself hydrated will keep you cool in summer.  

Mascara & Eye Liner

Sweat can spoil your looks completely in summers and its most direct effect will be on your mascara and liner. So, go for waterproof ones. You can even toss the mascara to your closet, if you have naturally long eyelashes. In case you want to use it, one coat would be enough, as spidery lashes are just so passé.  

Smart Foundation & Tinted Moisturizer

The best bet would be to chuck the foundation altogether. However, if you have blemishes on your skin, go for a waterproof concealer instead. You can also opt for loose powder. The best alternative will be a tinted moisturizer. Apply a tinted moisturizer to your slightly damp face and tone it all over, with your fingers. After the moisturizer has been absorbed in your skin, take a little loose powder and dust it on your face, with a powder brush.  

Lip Care

Heavy lipsticks are not for summers. Use lip balm and lip gloss for your lips instead. You can also use a light lip liner and fill it with lip balm, to give your lips a simple yet sexy look. Go for rosy pink and other light shades of pink for your lips. However, if you want to go all out and bold, then a dark red lipstick with a nude eye makeup will do for a night party. Stick to the gloss for day parties.  

Less Is More

Nothing is worse than going out with tons of make up, on a summer day. You may know how to apply makeup, but for summers, you need to go subtle and simple. Short hairstyle is the best option for smart, sensible, and chic look. However if you don't want to part with your tresses, keep them tied for summers. Go for light fabric like cotton, in soothing colors.

A big bottom is good for you because it raises the levels of good cholesterol that protects against hardening of arteries and also cuts the risk of diabetes, say researchers. One of the studies shows having a generous rear end rather than a pot belly, cuts levels of bad cholesterol and raises levels of good cholesterol that protects against hardening of arteries and also cuts the risk of diabetes.

2.Moles give youthful looks for longer
Scientists also claim people with lots of moles are years younger biologically than those with mark-free skin. They may retain their youthful looks for longer and could also be at lower risk of a host of age-related diseases, such as heart disease or osteoporosis, reports dailymail.co.uk.

3. Flat chests can now make you happy
Furthermore, women with flat chests are less likely to experience back problems, as large breasts can cause upper back pain by altering the curvature of the spine, researchers in Turkey have discovered.

4.Larger nose and ears
Scientists have also found that larger noses inhale almost seven percent fewer pollutants. They also act as a barrier to deflect germs away from the mouth and could even reduce the effects of hay fever. Then come large ears that may counteract hearing loss associated with ageing and enable to collect sound efficiently.

5.Thunder thighs not that bad
Studies have also linked short legs to higher levels of liver and heart disease and diabetes. Good news is also for those who store fat on the lower half of their body as chunky thighs prolong life.

Are there any simple beauty tips that you use that work? I would love to hear some of them. One of mine is I always rinse my hair in cold water to make it shine.

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Are there any simple beauty tips that you use that work? I would love to hear some of them. One of mine is I always rinse my hair in cold water to make it shine.

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Never Lick An Envelope!

A woman was working in a post office in California.
One day she licked the envelopes and postage stamps instead of using a
sponge.
That very day the lady found a cut on her tongue.
A week later, she noticed an abnormal swelling of her tongue.
She went to the doctor and they found nothing wrong.
Her tongue was not sore or anything.
A couple of days later, her tongue started to swell more, and it began
to get really sore, so sore, that she could not eat.
She went back to the hospital, and demanded something be done.
The doctor took an x-ray of her tongue and noticed a lump.
He prepared her for minor surgery.
When the doctor cut her tongue open , a live cockroach crawled out!!!!
There were cockroach eggs on the seal of the envelope.
The egg was able to hatch inside of her tongue, because of her saliva.
It was warm and moist...
This is a true story reported on CNN

Andy Hume wrote:
Hey, I used to work in an envelope factory. You wouldn't believe
the....things that float around in those gum applicator trays. I haven't
licked an envelope for years!"

Mr James writes,

I used to work for a print shop(32 years ago) and we were told NEVER to
lick the envelopes.
I never understood why until I had to go into storage and pull out 2500
envelopes that were already printed and saw several squads of
cockroaches roaming around inside a couple of boxes with eggs
everywhere.
They eat the glue on the envelopes.

So do you wanna lick another envelope or stamp again?

What triggers summer allergies?


If the scorching summer heat wasn't enough to take a toll on your body, you have something else to deal with. Summer allergies are very common this time of the year.

The drastic seasonal change in temperatures from cool winters to burning hot summers welcomes the allergies! Summers are generally high in humidity levels due to which the mould fungi that grow on dead grass and leaves, increase in number, which in turn results in various allergies, say experts.

We ask cosmetologist Dr Jamuna Pai the most common summer allergies, "While the seasonal woes of summer translate into the classic allergy annoyances of watery/itchy eyes, profuse sneezing, the allergens of summer generally manifest themselves in nasal stuffiness and excess mucous in the nose and throat. Another common seasonal woe is the summer cold, that is the reaction to airborne particles, stinging insects, such as bees, wasps, and biting insects such as mosquitoes, who are more active during the summer months, and can cause allergic reactions in certain people. Diarrhoea is another common allergy. Due to intense heat, fluid intake increases hence it is advisable to ensure that the water is purified or an allergy is possible," she says.

Make sure you eat the right kind of food to abstain from allergies, as carelessness in this area can lead to infections, too. "Consume foods that are rich in water. Tomatoes, cucumber and watermelons are essential and should be included in your daily diet," says dietician and sports nutritionist, Dipshika Agarwal.

If you feel tired and dehydrated or are suffering from a cold, don't mistake it as an ill effect for the weather.

It might just be the first step towards an allergy. Common summer allergy symptoms are frequent headaches, breathing through the mouth instead of the nose, plugged ears, an itchy throat and lack of sleep.

If you suffer from these symptoms, it is advisable to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Prevention is indeed better than cure, which is why Dr Parul R Sheth suggests precautions to avoid allergies. "Face masks can significantly reduce the amount of allergen you inhale while outdoors. These provide relief from various dust allergies like hay fever. Eye irritation can be reduced by increased blinking of the eye and using cold compresses at night. Use sunglasses to protect yourself from harmful UV rays every time you venture out in the sun. Summer also brings with it a lot of skin woes. Drink plenty of fluids, eat fresh fruits, salads and stay hygienic. Use local soothing creams on your skin.

Antihistamines also helps subside allergies," says Dr Sheth. It is impossible to avoid summer allergies especially when you are surrounded by triggering effects, but make sure you take as may precautions as you can.

By CD