Natural Beauty Inside Out
Taiwanese celebrity Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛) recently unveiled her second beauty book (美容大王2) which I’ve yet to read. The tips in her first beauty book were average but there were a few worth taking note, in particular the one about removing eye bags and dark under eye circles.
Her remedy is actually simple. Nothing expensive or elaborate. Just remove them via beauty sleep. But it is not just about getting the normal eight hours of sleep.
I have junked the collagen supplements in favour of the cheaper and more beneficial flaxseed oil capsules these days.
Flaxseed oil is a natural source of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) which is good for maturing, dry skin as well as skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis and eczema. In fact, it is one of the most easily available healthy fats which I’ve wrote about.
Many years ago, I committed the error of buying a foundation of pink undertone thinking that it would complement my skin colour. Lucky I was able to realise rather quickly that it didn’t suit me as it made my face look highly unnatural.
These days, I find yellow-based foundation more suitable as this shade makes my face look more natural. I also have more choices now, compared to previously. Thanks to more yellow-based foundations from renowned brands like Mac and Bobbi Brown who understand that Asian skin tends to have more yellow undertones.
Really? Can I? Can we? To look as gorgeous as Gwyneth Paltrow in her beautiful apricot Zac Posen gown with spiderweb seams? With classy coif like Naomi Watts? And with natural looking makeup like Jessical Biel’s?
Why yes, according to Mr Belisi on his Belisi Blog: How to Look Like an Oscar Starlet. Even if we don’t hit the red carpet, there is no reason why we can’t look like an Oscar starlet and he offers tips on how to.
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