The best thing for older women to do is to wear a very light coat of light weight foundation and beware of lipsticks that are heavy if there are wrinkles present around her lips, for these women a clear gloss might be the best bet in conjunction with a hint of matte lip stick that will not run, there are also lipsticks on the market that do not come off when you drink coffee or kiss someone, for the frisky cougar in mind.

With younger girls a light coat of lip-gloss with a slight pastel color and no eyeliner at all is a good choice. They sell glitters which can be applied to the cheeks for a nice sparkly look but young girls should not be wearing enough make-up to qualify them for like in a brothel, it is tacky and does not look attractive in the least.

In many cases when it comes to make-up, less is truly more and knowing these times is a very big part of wearing make-up responsibly.

Some women have reported that they have never given themselves a self breast exam because they are afraid of what they may find. This is ludicrous thinking about should be avoided at all costs. A tiny lump is much easier to treat than one that has been allowed to grow into a huge tumor. With that being said, throw your fear out the window if you are one of these women and check yourself today. Cancer can be treated successfully if caught early so being afraid to examine yourself is a sure way to set yourself up for disaster. There are also some women who have actually felt suspicious lumps and failed to tell anyone for fear of finding out that it is breast cancer. This is even more dangerous than not checking yourself because in these cases, a lump has actually been found. If you are one of these women, schedule an appointment today and don’t wait until it is too late.

By using douches too often you are eliminating the good bacteria as well as the bad, this can lead to an excess of yeast present in the vagina because the body’s natural defenses have been compromised. Another common cause of yeast infection is wearing clothing that is too restrictive such as super tight jeans, for long periods of time; this restricts the air flow the vaginal region causing the bad bacteria to multiply. Swimming and soaking in the bath rub too often is another common problem for women who are prone to yeast infections.

If you have constant problems with yeast infections try asking your doctor about what you can do to minimize the potential for these nasty, irritating infections. Try foregoing douching for awhile to see if perhaps that is your culprit. Some doctors today frown upon douching and say it is unnecessary in a healthy woman with the proper PH present in her body.

The best solution for weight loss is to eat just about whatever you like but cut the portion size down significantly. For example, if you want to eat steak and a baked potato, eat steak and a baked potato! However, you may want to cut the steak and potato in half and only eat about 50% of the amount you normally would. Some experts say to load your plate with the amount of food you normally would and then scrape off half of it back into the pot before sitting down to eat. A great method of reducing your portion size, when eating out in a restaurant, is to share with a friend by ordering just one entrée between you.

The best way to stay looking young is to get plenty of sleep, at least 8 to 10 hours a night, and when possible a nap in the afternoon. The age old saying “beauty sleep” was not named for nothing. Sleep actually keeps your skin and your body young as the cells heal during sleep. It is also a wonderful idea to be sure to apply a sun screen every time you go outside with an SPF of at least 15, the higher the better. Many make-ups contain an SPF of about 8, so using a cream under your make-up, if you must wear make-up, is a great idea.

Another link to remaining young is hydration for your organs. Drinking a minimum of 8- 8 ounce glasses of water will help keep the skin fresh and supple as it will keep your body from becoming dried out. This is the main cause of premature aging.

Eating small portions of healthy foods every few hours is a great way to boost the metabolism. Also, skipping breakfast is detrimental to weight loss. Some people believe that the body will use its reserves if breakfast is missed, causing a higher caloric burn, however this is not true. The metabolism needs to be “jump started” everyday and breakfast is the ideal way to accomplish this. Another good thing to do is to fluctuate the amount of calories that you take in each day. For example, one day eat a very low calorie diet and the next eat a bit more, this is a good way to “trick” the metabolism into speeding up and is called calorie shifting.