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Erase Wrinkles with Natural Cosmetics?

Being young is the best time to be alive.

Being young is the best time to be alive. You are at the very peak of health, strength, and beauty. You have your life ahead of you. With so many things to think about, college, relationships, a career; the last things you want to think about is aging. Let me assure you. You are not unique! All of us thought the same. We were oblivious to old age. We thought, that perhaps it was some type of disease that only the unfortunate get. But it was all too real. It crept up on us - not at a snail's pace, but rather as quickly as the seasons changed.

What would we have done differently?

One thing is for sure. We would have been more careful about how we took care of our skin. Oh, the foolish things we did to look attractive! Do you remember sitting in the sun, trying to get a dark tan? Remember looking in the mirror and thinking how great you looked? But the tan only lasted for a few days, and then it faded away. These few days of "looking good" actually might have caused the wrinkles and dark spots that we have today.

Yes, exposure to the sun destroys the integrity of our skin more than almost anything else. Whether we wear sun protection or not, it is still very hazardous to our skin. It doesn't matter whether we use a sun screen, sun cream or sun block. Even though they are somewhat effective in blocking out some of the UV rays, they really only give us a false sense of security. Wearing a sun block is similar to wearing sunglasses during a nuclear explosion. Yes, the sheer magnitude of the light might not affect you, but you are still exposed to other hideous after affects.

Is it possible to get a safe tan?

Don't be lulled into thinking that there is such a thing as a "safe tan". There really isn't. When your skin turns dark, it is actually a protection mechanism against further exposure. It is similar to a callous. A callous serves as armor to protect our skin from further aggravation. When we see a callous, do we think, "that looks great, I will rub my skin some more to get even more calloused?" Of course not! The suntan, even though it may look appealing, is actually a warning signal to stop further exposure!

The best way to safeguard ourselves is to begin a preventative skin care regime. For best results it should be started when we are young. With just a few simple changes in your skin care regime, such as becoming "sun wise" and not over-cleansing the skin, premature aging can be reduced. Therefore, the best advice is to stop purposefully exposing yourself to the sun. Any products that promise you that they will get rid of years of sun damage are promising you the moon. When the damage is done it is impossible to reverse it. However, damage may be mitigated by using a natural anti-wrinkle cream that supplies the skin with nutrients.

Looking great in a few minutes?

How can you look more attractive in just a few minutes without damaging your skin? Mascara! With just a little effort, you get the most noticeable results. It gives you more va va va vooom for the effort, money and time. What could be better than this product! No wonder this is the first thing women would want on a deserted, desert island. But there is a love hate relationship between how it looks, and how it actually irritates your eyes. Especially when making dinner, boiling spaghetti or cooking onions.

Why can't anyone come up with a product that looks good and at the same time is non irritating? The good news is that researchers have come up with a formula that does just that! How? By using natural oils and beeswax that do not run when they get wet, and water soluble ingredients that closely match the pH of tears! Simple, but effective! Thousands of women who have experienced irritation from every other product finally do not torture their eyes in order to have great looking lashes!

Of course it goes on just about the same as any other brand. Better results are gained if a thin coat is applied first and allowed to dry. The second coat is what really gives you the look. No more raccoon eyes, no flaking, and the best of all; it cleans up well with most cleansers.

How to gain the best results from your application?

You will gain the best results from using a mascara primer. It will give you better adhesion, extra length and separation. Of course, all products darken, lengthen and give volume. But the process of application is what really counts. Having said this, it really is the brush that makes the biggest difference. Actually it is the brush that is more important than the product. Brushes with tighter bristles give thicker applications. Long bristles are better for a natural look.

Try this new trick for your upper lashes; with a wiggly back and forth movement start at the base as you sweep through to the end. This will give you a thicker base and a separated end. If you want a more defined look, try twirling the wand instead of pumping it. Pumping will only cause the product to dry inside the container sooner. Be careful to avoid globs and clumps. The way to do this is tissue off excess mascara before applying it.

Without a lot of effort and time, by perfecting your application technique, you can transform the way you look more than by anything else you do. That is why mascara truly is the makeup of choice for the majority of women.

Xavier is an expert cosmetics formulator who insists on using organic ingredients. Visit If you would like to learn more about healthy cosmetics, go to the website NATURAL COSMETICS, or NATURAL COSMETICS

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