Bored of never understanding how their hair are so long and shiny? Always dreamed of becoming a makeup "artist"? Fed up with this unhealthy skin? Never heard of the DIY trend before? Enough with those such expensive products? Well ,this website is about to become your treasure chest. You are about to discover what they have always hidden you. Welcome to UnsaidThings, your encyclopedia of tricks,tips and secrets. For more information or if you want to sign up for the newlestter, I invite you to click on the " About " tab. Now let's enjoy your discoveries!

HOW TO PREVENT AND GET RID OF STRETCH MARKS?

15/8/2013
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MISCELLANEOUS SECRETS SKIN

Stretch marks are the result of an imbalance between the production and the destruction of elastic fibers and collagen which constitute the skin. If your skin have less elastic fibers or collagen, it will crack. Generally this is what happens when you grow up too fast or when you get pregnant or when you gain weight.How to prevent stretch marks while pregnantcy? Apply daily weet almond oil and massage the belly with a circular motion. If stretch marks are already here do the same! The skin really needs to be hydrated to be able to recreate.
Plan B: You can also spend handsome sums in "miracle" creams but I can not promise you that they work. Also, do not forget that creams that contain mineral oils (like the famous "bio oil") are less likely to be effective because these oils prevent the care from entering.

HOW TO GET RID OF CRAKING, SPLITING AND SPONGY NAILS?

12/8/2013
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MISCELLANEOUS SECRETS

"Have you any advices to prevent my nails from spliting all the time?" The nails, at their best condition, are compounds of 18% of water and 5% of oil. (The others 77% are keratin) A nail with too much water will be spongy. A nail that does not contain enough water will be fragile and succeptible to breakage. Nail are composed approximately of 100 layers of dead keratin, in terms of the toenails the number turns around 150. Keratin is very important to ensure the flexibility of the nail. When you shower, and the nails are exposed to water for too long they become spongy.
But what produces the lack of hydration? When you wash your hands with soap (full of sulfate), it removes the oil from your nails, resulting in the evaporation of water. Water and oil are supposed to ensure flexibility of your nails, which is why once the liquid are evaporated nails are dry and brittle. In addition, dissolvants that you use are also involved in the drying of your nails. Some claim that the acetone-free nail polish would be safer and less drying but this idea is wrong. Acetone is even better since it runs faster. Be careful not to use your remover more than once a week.
But why nails split? Simply because when the nail is exposed to water for too long the 100 keratin layers separate when drying. How to fix it? Always thinks of getting rid of your soaps that contains sulfates and if it is still not enough; Oil it! But be careful; as I told you previously, the oils are not all the same! Avoca oil, canola oil, mineral oil or olive oil (for example) will have no effect.Molecules of these oils are too large to penetrate the nail. The solution? Jojoba oil! Molecules of jojoba oil have the same size as those of the sebum. The nail will absorb the oil so that the nail is more flexible, but as the oil is absorbed much more slowly than the water it evaporates more easily than water. Jojoba oil will show its effects in the long term, so you simply have to apply it daily on your nails.

10 NAIL POLISH TIPS + DIY

26/7/2013
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DIY MISCELLANEOUS

How to have a matte nail polish effect without buying a matte top coat? Apply a first coat of nail polish. Wait for it to dry. Apply a second coat of nail polish and slide your fingers in the cornstarch. Allow the polish to dry and remove the surpluss > and voilàà!
My nail is cracked ... Cut a piece of tea bag, apply a drop of glue where your nail is broken. Then apply the piece of tea bag (as close as possible to the start of the crack) Re-apply a few drops of glue to soak the piece of tea bag. Allow it to dry. When the piece is completely dry, cut off any excess with nail scissors (you can even use a nail file). Apply your base to smooth the relief and voila! You can now apply your favorite nail polish.
How to make my nail polish last? If you want your nail polish to last longer, moisten your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar and let it dry. The vinegar will thus form an adhesive and protective coating for a long lasting nail polish.
How to do its own nail polish ? and how to do this? Simply mix your top coat with a little bit of eyeshadow! To do as in the picture : apply a first coat of nail polish. Allow it to dry. Apply a second layer and sprinkle the nail with the powder.Let it dry and remove the excess with a clean brush.
How to make my nail polish dry faster? Fill a bowl with cold water. Cold water will make the nail polish harden and dry faster.
How can I avoid overfilling the surface of the nail? Apply Vaseline around the nail.
You want to do some "nail art", but you do not have the necessary tools? Use something like this.
How to resurrect a nail polish? You have certainly heard that acetone or solvent can do the trick. Tough this is what exaclty what kills your nail polish. Use a "nail polish thinner" ,not a "nail polish remover".
And how to have a phosphorescent nail polish? Bend a light stick so that it becomes phosphorescent. Cut it and mix it into a clear nail polish . Shake it and apply!

THE TRUTH ABOUT LIP BALM

23/7/2013
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MISCELLANEOUS SECRETS

“I spend my time hydrating my lips though they are constantly dry, have you got a solution?" You moisturize and protect your lips with lip balm, they look great at fist but it does not last. This is why you re-apply some product with the hope that by putting a thick layer they will have enough product to be beautiful. You become addict to lip balms and though there is no miraculous effect. So then why are they never really hydrated? The answer is again and again in your ingredient list, written in INCI language, a language that must be learned in order not to be trapped anymore. You can spot in your balms mineral oils known under the names "parraffinum", "liquidum", "petrolatum", "cera microcristallina", "mineral oil" . These refined petroleum products form a film on the surface of the skin that blocks the pores and natural breathing. They are of course not absorbed by the skin, and therefore does not moisturize. This film traps dirt, bacteria, and is the reason why the lips reject the care contained in the balm. That's why your lips become dependent and give the illusion of having to be moisturized more often. However, these ingredients are great products for the cosmetics industry because they are easy to work with and very cheap. The illusion is, so brands do not hesitate to put them in their balms. Remember that these products are not only present in your balms, they can also be found in your lipsticks / care etc.. How to replace these balms? You can buy organic balms, such as "stick-based beeswax" because it does nourish the lips. But you can also take hazelnut oil, castor oil, coconut oil, shea butter or cacao butter. These pure and natural products are available on Aromazone. Put hot water on your lips before moisturizing them because it will make them more likely to absorb the care!

SELF-TANNERS

15/7/2013
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DIY MISCELLANEOUS SKIN

If like me you do not tan or if you simply like to be tanned all year, this article is for you. You have probably already understood; I am going to speak you about self-tanners. As some of you know, self-tanners are known to abound of questionable ingredients. Some are also very good at staining your clothes or at giving a beautiful orange-carrot look. Organic Self-tanners however do not contain comedogenic or even dangerous ingredients. Nonetheless, they are made of natural actives that give the skin a very natural tanned look. But then we fall again on the problem of the organics products: the price!
So I have a solution for you, a powder called natural DHA. It is obtained by fermentation of corn or sugar cane. It is naturally present in the composition of plants. It is said to be non-toxic and harmless for health, the active ingredient goes on the upper layers of the skin and therefore is not absorbed by the skin .These sugars react and produce brown pigments that give color to the tanned skin. How to make your own self-tanner? The powder is available on Aromazone for 3.5 euros, just add it to your cream. It is advisable to shed between 1-3% for a healthy glow and up to 8% for a self-tanning effect. Moreover if you want a harmonious and lasting result, you just have to scrub your skin before. Then, after applying the self-tanner do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly.
Otherwise it is also possible to use the “Egypt henna” as a self-tanner! You can do it in a salon but if you do not want it to cost you an arm and a leg you can also do it yourself by mixing henna with a little bit of water and let it dry where you want to be tanned. Finally : henna is also very useful to scrub and soften the skin, it tightens pores and to calm complexion.
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