Stephanie Linus Daily

Category: Beauty

  • 5 Beauty Habits You Should Be Doing Every Night

    Your skin can do serious work for you while you sleep-you just have to give it a little help along the way. Try one or all of these treatments to wake up looking refreshed and gorgeous.

    1. Remove all your makeup. Lipstick, mascara, powder…. everything. This ensures that your pores will be clean and your eyes free of leftover gunk.

    2. Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase. Their texture prevents wrinkles and fine lines because it causes less friction between your skin and the pillowcase.

    3. Once you remove your makeup, use a facial cleanser to remove any dead skin, dirt and sweat. Pick a facial cleanser that right for your skin type.

    4. Apply a good Moisturizer. It a myth that only people with dry skin need moisturizer. In fact, even people with oily skin can benefit from a regular moisturizer, though they may be able to skip a day without noticing too much change in the way their skin looks.

    5. Wear your hair up but not too tight. It’s a good idea to keep your hair out of your face while you’re sleeping to keep its natural oils from wreaking havoc on your complexion.

    SL Fabz, what else do you ensure you do to your skin/face before going to bed every night?

  • Stephanie’s Tips: How To Protect Yourself During The Harmattan

    The harmattan season is here and with it comes some cold, dryness and discomfort. Because there is a lot of dust particles being carried around by the wind, this gets into our eyes and may cause some allergy and redness. Also, the skin is usually dry with accompanying cracking of lips, soles of the feet and sometimes the skin itself. This could also be accompanied by excessive sneezing and catarrh.

    The good news is that there are certain things we can do to protect ourselves and our skin from the worst. Here are some:

    1. Drink lots of water to keep you hydrated but avoid excessive intake of caffeinated drinks. Excessive intake of caffeinated drinks (Antihistamines) can be dehydrating to your skin, and the key thing to survive Harmattan is moisture.

    2. Keep your skin moisturized always. Use one with natural oils like coconut oil , jojoba oil… or you could whip up some natural shea butter at home add some natural oils and essential oils and you’ve got your own body cream.

    3. Rinsing your eyes with clean water and reducing the exposure to the dust by wearing protective spectacles is advised.

    4. Do away with alcohol-based facial cleansers, they strip the skin of the much-needed moisture and further dry the skin.

    5. Avoid unnecessary exposure of your skin to dry air. Keep warm by always dressing appropriately for the season.

    6. Keep your hair moisturized and try as much as possible to do hairstyles that keep your hair ends hidden to avoid breakage.

    7. Avoid using hair spritz, gels and strong hair hold. Mild styling mousse can be used for styling instead.

    8. Do not completely dry your skin after shower. Your skin can retain more moisture if you apply cream on damp skin.

    9. Vitamin C is good for the skin, nails and hair. Take fruits that contain Vitamin C to keep your skin looking supple.

    10. Don’t forget to have your lip balm always with you and apply it often to keep your lips from getting too dry and chaffed.

    Do you have any more tips to add?

  • 10 Lovely Nail Art Designs To Ring In The New Year

    It’s the New Year. In with the new and out with the old!

    Nail art is a fun way to make your celebration even more fun. Spare a little time to fashion your nails with these lovely nail art designs and enjoy the best of the new year’s nail style.

    Here are 10 Lovely Nail Art Designs you could try to ring in the new year.

    1.

    I love how classy black and gold combo always comes out!
    I love how classy black and gold combo always comes out!

    2.

    This is a trend that is here to stay. Have all nails painted one colour and do a lovely design on only one finger. Love the black and pink combo here too.
    This is a trend that is here to stay. Have all nails painted one colour and do a lovely design on only one finger. Love the black and pink combo here too.

    3.

    There is something about this colour combo that I love. Zebra stripes on some nails and leopard spots on the other. Lovely concept.
    There is something about this colour combo that I love. Zebra stripes on some nails and leopard spots on the other. Lovely concept.

    4.

    A little glitter won't hurt anyone, would it?
    A little glitter won’t hurt anyone, would it?

    5.

    If you love short nails, this nude with black tips and holographic glitter design would be perfect for you.
    If you love short nails, this nude with black tips and holographic glitter design would be perfect for you.

    6.

    This is so cute and neat. 5 different designs on each nail.
    This is so cute and neat. 5 different looks for each nail.

    7.

    This is one great idea for someone who likes a simple colour with a little glam.
    This is one great idea for someone who likes a simple colour with a little glam.

    8.

    Amazing red, white and gold glitter with chevron nail art design.
    Amazing red, white and gold glitter with chevron nail art design.

    9.

    There's a lot going on here but you've got to admit its very pretty
    There’s a lot going on here but you’ve got to admit its very pretty

    10.

    There's something very contemporary about this design. Love it.
    There’s something very contemporary about this design. Love it.

    I seem to love them all and have a hard time choosing my favourite. Don’t be like me. Which is your favourite nail art design from 1-10. You can pick more than one.

     

    Photo Credit: Naildesigntrends.com, Weheartit.com, Winkandblush.com, Inspiredsnaps.com

  • #BeautyTip: Homemade Honey Conditioners

    I recently discovered he amazing effect of Honey as a hair conditioner and I just had to share it with you!

    Honey is a humectant (which means that it helps to retain moisture) and an emollient (meaning that it softens and smoothes), which “naturally” makes it a great conditioner and moisturizer. This applies to both the skin and hair.

    Here’s how to use natural honey as a hair conditioner to repair damaged hair:

    Steps
    1. COMBINE HONEY with an equal amount of your regular conditioner
    2. RUB THE TWO together and use your hands to evenly apply the mixture through your hair while damp
    3. MASSAGE IT into your scalp and work from your roots to the tip of your hair
    4. COVER WITH A SHOWER CAP and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing it out, preferably with cold water

    To use Honey as a leave-in conditioner, do it this way:

    Steps
    1. COMBINE 1 TEASPOON of honey (or more depending on hair length and condition) with 4 cups of warm water
    AFTER CLEANSING your hair as normal, pour the mixture through your hair and allow to dry as normal

    Do you have any other tips to share on how natural ingredients can be used for the hair? I’d love to hear from you!

  • Tips For Choosing The Right Shade Of Red Lipstick

    We all love red lipstick, don’t we? Of course I’m talking to the ladies here 🙂

    It’s probably the sexiest colour around and when painted on your lips, it’s dynamite. No matter what the season or whatever the trends in makeup or fashion, red lipstick has always and will always be in style.

    However, where a lot of us get it wrong is in finding the perfect shade. Do you have issues with the perfect shade? Here are three fail-safe ways to pick the perfect red lipstick …

    SKIN TONE

    If you have fair skin tone , consider a shade with a touch of orange in it to brighten your complexion. Think tomato red to coral red. That’s not to say you can’t go with a dark red, but stay away from deep reds with blue in them.

    Cool reds, devoid of orange undertones, are the most complementary on darker tones. In general, look for shades with a blue, almost plum, cast (as in, deep cranberry to light crimson).

    SKIN COLOUR

    If you have fair skin, you’ll look brilliant in apricot nudes, pinks and light corals. Skip the browns.

    If you have a medium skin tone, you can be brave and go a touch darker. You’ll look amazing in reds with tones of rose, mauve, berry and burgundy. Run the other way from bright reds.

    If you have dark skin, deep plum red, chocolate or red is fabulous with dark skin. In fact you can easily go in one of two directions: brown or purple. Think caramel reds for daytime and plum or wine reds for evening.

    HAIR COLOUR

    You wouldn’t think about your hair colour having anything to do with your red lipstick, right? For those with darker hair, deeper reds look great. Try a burgundy or wine colored shade. However, if you have dark hair, but light skin, choose something a bit understated or your look will be too severe. Red heads can’t go wrong with a great coral shade of red.

    So, now all you need to do is pick your perfect shade and you’re good to go!

  • #beautytips: Facial Exfoliation

    Here are benefits of exfoliating your skin…

    Improve skin texture: exfoliating your skin is an easy way to revive dry, dull skin! There’s a magic feel to it afterwards.

    Rids dead cells: exfoliation will get rid of any dead skin cells that can potentially clog up your razor blades and will give you a smooth, clean shave!

    Fight signs of aging: Help your skin age even more gracefully by exfoliating regularly and shedding those dead skin cells!

    Help prevent breakouts: you can keep acne under control by keeping pores clean and clear when you exfoliate.

    Evens out skin tone: Another one of the skin benefits of exfoliating is that it can help remove leftover dirt and makeup as well as layers of dead skin to reveal bright, new skin that’s hiding underneath.

    So go ahead and get a good exfoliating scrub!

  • #beautytips: Facial Cleansers!

    Facial Cleansers: a must-have beauty item!

    Good face cleansers are items that clean and rinse your face and provide a different freshness to your face. Good face cleansers include mild and natural gels, lotions and creams that provide a soothing softness to your skin. It imparts a certain healthiness that makes you look fresh and good even after a tired day out.

    Benefits of good face cleansers…

    A good face cleanser provides a lot of benefits. Let me tell you more…

    It helps in gentle removal of dirt and debris

    Prevents oil secretion in the face

    Provides a calm and soothing sensation to the skin

    Eliminates surface bacteria and imparts new and fresh skin texture

    Removes excess toxins from the skin.

    Facial cleansers are made of natural ingredients and provide no side effects. So these cleansers are suitable for any skin type. It provides quick freshness and softness to your face. Use regularly to notice the changes.

    More beauty tips coming your way!

    Happy New Week!