Did you know . . . eye makeup worn by the ancient Egyptians served more than just a cosmetic purpose?  It was worn by men and women alike.  It was decorative for certain but they also wore it for medicinal purposes as well as magical reasons.  The Egyptian word for eye-palette is a derivative from their word for "protect."   An eye that wore no makeup was considered to be “unprotected.”  An unprotected eye was therefore at risk from the Evil Eye.    The next time you are standing in front of the mirror applying your eye makeup just remember that it is a rite of protection passed along from Cleopatra to Betty Boop!

34.        Replace eye makeup frequently.  An enlightened woman of the 21^st century would not be complete without her drawer full of makeup magic.  Unfortunately, you are just as apt to have the same tube of mascara that you used the night of your high school prom!  If this describes you, throw it away.  Using the same mascara over and over again leaves you wide open for possible infection.  Bacteria are alive and well and flourishing on your trusty little mascara wand.  Pitch it out before it gives you trouble.  Mascara should be replaced at least every 6 weeks.

35.    Use special eye moisturizer to keep tissue around the eyes soft and pliable.  The skin around the eyes is very thin and easily damaged.

36.    If you prefer not to use an eyelash curler, shop for mascara that is specially formulated to self curl.

37.    To obtain a smoky, sultry look, use an eyeliner pencil and liquid.  Apply the pencil first and gently smudge.  Then apply the liner.  Be careful, a little goes a long way.  You’ll love the look!

38.    Powder your lashes before applying mascara.  It will create a better bond for the mascara to cling to.

39.    For “puffy” eyes, soak two teabags in cold water then apply to each eyelid.

40.    User a hemorrhoid cream to shrink puffy eye tissue.  It will reduce the swelling almost immediately.

41.    Slices of raw potato placed under each eye will reduce the dark circles.

42.    Define and tame contrary eyebrows by using a toothbrush lightly sprayed with hair spray.  Gently brush into the eyebrow and ‘voila they’ll stay right where you brush them.

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