Chic-Shuk Secrets

We all want fuller, thicker lashes, however, most of us are not willing to pay for extensions, wear obnoxious fakes daily or try out new chemicals that may or may not have harmful side effects. In addition, there are many different ways to make your eyelashes look longer and/or thicker though most techniques will only create the look, not the actual length or thickness! Several months ago, I have discovered Lashes Growth Accelerator by Ardell, which is a concentrated serum of multi-proteins that works to repair weak lashes, helps them grow longer and restore thickness. I use it about 4 times a week at night time, after cleansing my face, before going to sleep. Apparently, the conditioners and other natural ingredients it contains, soften and moisturizer my dry, brittle lashes, enabling them to grow longer, thicker and fuller!

For only $4 bucks, I can say Ardell Lashes Accelerator is my little very affordable beauty secret for softer, healthier, longer eye lashes. It even works great as well as a natural looking clear mascara that provides some definition when I don’t feel like wearing a lot of makeup. This great beauty product is also a very good curling enhancer if you let it dry first then curl your lashes.

Give it time, though. It is a must have product though expect no fast miracle. It does not work over night! not even after one week. I first started to noticed results in length and thickness after 2 months of use! However,  the good news are that at least you would feel the difference in softened lashes right from the start, so again- patient and consistancy are the keys!

 My top list of  Antioxidants-Rich Foods Healthy Choice:

1) Berries (Especially Blueberries)

Berries

2) Artichoke: 

Artichoke

3) Corn:

Corn

4) Broad Green Beans

5) Almonds:

Almonds

6) Apricot:

Apricot

7) Broccoli:

Broccoli

8) Lemon:

9) Dated:

Dated

10) Chiles:

Chiles

11) Garlic:

Garlic

12) Grapes:

13) Mango:

Mango

14) Squash:

Squash

15) Peppers (Especially Red Ones):

Peppers

16) Spinach:

Spinach

17) Carrots:

Carrots

18) Tomatoes:

Tomatoes

19) Green Tea:

Green Tea

20) Pineapple:

Pineapple

21) Red Beets:

Red Beets

22) Pinto Beans:

Pinto Beans

23) Pomegranates:

Pomegranates

24) Sweet Potatoes:

Sweet Potatoes

25) Whole Grain Brown Rice:

Brown Rice

26) Raw Nuts & Seeds

Raw Nuts & Seeds

27) Olive Oil:

Olive Oil

28) Red Wine:

Red Wine

29) Dark Chocolate:

Dark Chocolate

 30) Coffee:

Cup Of Coffee

You surely know supper model Marisa Miller from her fine work in the Victoria’s Secret  catalogs, stacks of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues  (especially her 2008 appearance), and gracing the pages of Vogue.  However,  did you know that one of her basics every day diet secret in order to watch her weight and keep that amazing body of her healthy is so simple?
“My main thing is not eating processed food!” said Miller, in a recent interview. Very smart lady, if I may say. She if pretty much aware of why she has been avoiding it.  Processed foods and manufactured foods are very high in sodium, contain calorie dense and fiber poor which makes it very bad for our diet! Do your best to eat more fresh, organic foods or home made cooking and Keep it Healthy!

Check ChicShuk recipes for healthy eating: 

Some food can benefits our skin in different levels. However, these following ones are at the top list, and are highly recommended if you wish to keep your natural beauty skin as healthy and glowing as possible, before even applying any type of facial creams or anti-aging products. It is simple-  Stay healthy and look great at the same time! Eat more of these foods:

• Wild Salmon: A prime source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce skin inflammation and prevent redness, wrinkles and future sagging

• Yogurt: (and make sure it is a low-fat one, of course) gives bone boosting and more calcium then a glass of skin milk.

• Oysters: Yes, ladies and gentlemens, Oysters are a top source of Zing, which helps build collagen and speed up skin renewal and repair.

• Blueberries: from my Antioxidants  list, blueberries are full of them, and can prevent long term cell damage.

• Kiwifruit: One of my favorite fruits. It is rich in potassium as banana, however add its plenty of vitamin C and you promote glowing, wrinkle free skin! Luv this one!

• Sweet Potatoes: full with Beta-carotene, which helps smooth the skin.

•  Tomatoes: are major source of lycopene, combined with their anitioxidants can protect against sunburn.

• Walnuts: rich with omega 3 and help fight against skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema.

• Dark Chocolate: last but not least, great news for the chocolate lovers: it is full with antioxidants and nutrients cocoa, which helps boost hydration, smoothness and protection against sun exposure.  (choose chocolates with %60 percent cocoa). 

You may find this surprising,  however, eating dark chocolate holds several Health Benefits AND Beauty Secrets :

A 12 weeks German study, which examined women who downed a cocoa-rich drink daily (equivalent of 3.5 ounces of Dark Chocolate), shows they experienced less dryness. Their skin had better blood flow which pinks the cheeks, and was even more resistant to Sun Damage, thanks to the Antioxidants! WOW… 

Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. Dark chocolate contains a large number of antioxidants (nearly 8 times the number found in strawberries!), help relax blood pressure through the production of nitric oxide, balance certain hormones in the body and even helps reduce the risk of diabetes.

I guess now we can stop feeling bad about eating Chocolate! (As long as it is DARK…)