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If you often have problems with dark circles, bags under the eyes or swollen eyelids, there are some things to try. Here I list my best tips!
I would like to add that it is absolutely possible to reduce this with the help of various methods, and / or conjure away quite effectively with make-up. But if you have genetically strong bags or rings under your eyes, you may be required to seek help from a clinic.
How to get rid of bags under the eyes or swollen eyelids?
Drinking more water and applying a cold compress in the form of a chilled spoon, cucumber or eye mask can help reduce swollen eyelids and bags under the eyes quickly, but to reduce dark circles or bags under the eyes in the long run, you probably need to do some lifestyle changes.
Get rid of dark circles under the eyes with makeup
To quickly get rid of dark circles under the eyes, you can use makeup, this is a temporary solution and does not solve the problem of dark circles. But if you find products you like and a technology that goes fast, it is very flexible!
Common causes of swollen eyelids, dark circles and bags under the eyes are:
Allergies
Eczema
Chronic fatigue
Problems with pigmentation
Sun exposure
Aging
When the pollen season starts, swollen eyelids and itchy eyes are usually a common symptom of pollen allergy.
Get rid of swollen eyelids, dark circles and bags under the eyes, 15 tips!
1. Test tea bags on the eyes:
Tea is not only nice to drink but also has good properties for the skin! Especially green tea with caffeine.
Caffeine in skin care is used because it stimulates the skin and leads to reduced swelling and has a firming effect. It is also rich in antioxidants and has an anti-inflammatory effect that gives a smoother skin tone.
Felt so quirky when I took this picture and thought it was so nice, haha! With the trees at dusk behind the curtain and the white wooden pigeon that is glimpsed to the left that my father has carpented for me. A real photographer for sure;)
How to test tea bags on the eyes:
Heat water and put in two tea bags for approx. 3-5 minutes (As when making a cup of tea, you can enjoy your tea while the tea bags are cooling down).
Put the tea bags in the fridge to cool for approx. 15-20 minutes.
Squeeze out the liquid and then apply to the area around the eyes.
Let the tea bags lie for approx. 15-30 minutes (Lie down comfortably and listen to a podcast or audiobook).
Clear!
Use a cold compress:
A cold compress (ie something that is cold) quickly reduces swollen eyelids and bags under the eyes and can be used as a quick fix. A tip is to have a cold gel eye mask in the fridge so that you have it easily accessible when needed, however, it is possible to use some other cooling you have at home as well.
List of some suggestions to use to soothe swollen eyelids:
Gel eye mask
Cool spoon
Cold cucumber slice
Wet cold towel
Bag of frozen peas
Note that if you use something frozen, do not hold it against the skin for too long and place a thin towel between the skin and the pea bag to avoid frostbite on the skin.
If you are only swollen under the eyes (not on the eyelids then) you can use half cucumber slices! Then it is possible to sit up halfway and do something at the same time, because if you put cucumber on your whole eyes, you have to close your eyes.
For some reason, do the cucumber slices look clipped in the picture? These are really cucumbers that I sit with anyway, haha!
3. Clean the sinuses with saline:
Sometimes there may be dirt & mucus in the sinuses that causes local swelling, so a tip is to try to clean the sinuses with saline (saline). You can either use a nasal rinsing jug for this or a water bottle with a smaller spout.
How to clean the sinuses with saline solution:
Boil brine 1/2 teaspoon salt in a cup of water.
Cool the water to body temperature or a little warmer.
Fill the container you are going to use and tilt your head sideways over the sink and place the spout in the upper nostril (the one at the top).
Inhale through your mouth in the meantime and carefully pour the saline solution into your nostril. (The saline solution should flow through and out of the lower nostril).
Repeat the procedure for the other nostril with the head tilted in the other direction.
This can be good to do a little now and then if you have problems with the sinuses. If you have not tested it before, it may be worth trying!
4. Drink the right amount of water:
We consist of most water so it is important to get the right amount! Sometimes when you are full, it is easy to forget to drink or that you think you drink too little and drink unnecessarily much water.
How much water should you drink per day?
The amount of water you should ingest per day differs depending on the heat and what activities you perform. If you are very active or staying in warm climates, you need more water as you naturally sweat out more.
The body is fantastic at distributing and telling so it is not necessary to force water. Sometimes you can feel that the skin or lips feel drier and then it is good to think about drinking more.
If you eat a lot of salt, it binds more water in the body, more about it further down.
5. Take an antihistamine:
Allergies can cause bags under the eyes, swollen eyelids, dark circles under the eyes or redness and itchy eyes.
If you suspect that your swollen eyelids or bags under the eyes are due to an allergic reaction, you can consult your doctor about taking over-the-counter medications.
It is also good to try to find the cause of the allergic reaction yourself and think about when you get the problems and if it has anything to do with what you did at the time. Then in some cases you can only avoid what you are allergic to.
You can also be allergic to mites, then it is important to wash the pillowcases often and make sure to vacuum at home regularly.
Use retinol serum:
Many creams promise gold and green forests and it is easy to try many different creams and preparations, but sometimes it can be good to try specific ingredients instead of a mixture. Retinol is a collective name for vitamin A in skin care and retinol serum penetrates down to the dermis (the middle layer of the skin), making it more effective.
Retinol is available as a cream, serum and gel and can also be good for skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
It is usually applied once a day, for a while after washing your face. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have rosacea or very sensitive skin, avoid retinol.
An eye cream I have not tested myself (because I do not have this problem area) but which is said to make a visible difference and be worth every drop despite the expensive price; It is Verso Super Eye Serum (adlink) containing retinol! I am in many beauty groups on Facebook, talk to a lot of customers at the salon and industry colleagues and this Verso eye cream is always someone who mentions and recommends, so it has been remembered even though I have not tested it myself! :)
Preferably apply eye cream dabbing with the ring finger, instead of pulling the finger back and forth. The skin is like a rubber band, but if you pull on it every day for several years, it will lose its elasticity. The ring finger is good because you do not have much strength in it = less risk that you are too harsh.
7. Use sunscreen when staying in the sun:
Protecting the skin from the sun is important to counteract signs of aging, skin cancer and discoloration of the skin.
The skin under the eyes is very thin and sensitive, so it is important to use an eye cream with a sun protection factor to counteract dark circles and bags under the eyes.
Another tip is to use sunglasses with the right sunscreen to protect the skin around the eyes.
8. Microneedling test:
Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy. It is said to reduce wrinkles, scarring and even pigmentation problems, such as dark circles and bags under the eyes.
When you do microneedling, you use fine needles to puncture the skin. This creates a controlled type of damage that activates healing of the skin.
This is not a quick fix as microneedling is usually divided into several visits within a few weeks or months.
The recovery time is relatively fast with microneedling, but you should also keep in mind that all procedures also include risks.
Risks with microneedling:
Bleeding
Bruises
Infection
Scarring
You can also do microneedling at home, with a roller, but it is risky and something that dermatologists strongly advise against !!
9. Wash off makeup before bedtime:
It is important to wash off the make-up before you go to bed! If not, it is easy for dirt to accumulate in and around the eyes, causing swollen eyelids or bags under the eyes.
If you put on make-up daily, it is extra important to clean the skin in the evening and let it rest during the night. I like the cleansing foam from Indy Beauty! Read more about it in my blog post Review & Indy Beauty skin care & body care
10. Sleep with your head higher up:
It can be good to try to get your head up a little when you sleep, it may be enough to e.g. use a thicker pillow or two pillows.
Raising your head helps prevent fluid from accumulating in your eyelids and creates swollen eyelids or bags under your eyes while you sleep.
If you do not like to use several pillows or have problems with the neck from sleeping with your head higher up, another tip is to raise the entire bed section where you lie with your head, a few centimeters may be enough.
11. Get enough sleep:
Sleep is very important not only for swollen eyelids, dark circles or bags under the eyes but the whole well-being! Even if poor sleep in itself does not create dark circles, it will highlight these.
Tips for getting better sleep:
Try a sleep schedule to get routine in your sleep.
Exercise (anytime of the day)
Avoid caffeine altogether to see if it helps.
Avoid alcoholic beverages before bedtime.
Do not eat too close to bedtime, count on a few hours.
Turn off TV, mobile phones and other electronics one hour before bedtime.
Avoid stress and stressful environments.
There are also some medications if you have problems with your sleep, but the best thing is to try to find natural alternatives and avoid things that make it harder to sleep.
It sounds easy to say that you should avoid stress and stressful environments, but sometimes you need to review your life and change course to something more harmonious, even if it may feel impossible. It is usually the inner stress that gnaws when you go to sleep, e.g. unpaid bills, problems in relationships, etc. Things that are not so easy to solve. But small steps forward or small changes can also make a big difference so that you can relax better in the evening ♥
12. Eat and drink healthier:
As you get older, the tissue and muscles that support the eyelids weaken. This in turn causes the skin and fats around the eyes to begin to sink and can create bags under the eyes.
If you have a vitamin brush, it can be good to increase the intake of vitamin C and other important vitamins and minerals in the diet, you can reduce signs of aging and dark circles under the eyes.
Foods rich in vitamin C and amino acids can also help with collagen production by increasing your levels of hyaluronic acid and creating healthier skin.
Overall, it is good to eat all kinds of fruits and vegetables more and reduce foods that are processed and not in their natural form.
If you have swollen eyelids, dark circles under the eyes or bags under the eyes, salt can be the culprit for the problem. Because salt binds fluid, an excessive intake of salt can be the reason for bags under the eyes.
If you know that you often eat salty foods and snacks, this is perhaps the best tip for reducing bags under the eyes. In addition to the problems around the eyes, too much salt can also lead to other health problems such as heart disease and stroke. So there are only benefits to reducing your intake and not over-consuming salt!
Regular use of salt in cooking is nothing to worry about, it is mainly if you eat very salty snacks or junk food with a lot of salt and saturated fat.
So avoid salty snacks and processed foods and instead try to eat more fresh fruits, berries and vegetables where you can regulate the amount of salt yourself and not oversalt.
14. Reduce alcohol intake:
Alcohol contributes to dehydration and dehydration can lead to dark circles, swollen eyelids and bags under the eyes. In addition, you can also get worse sleep and risk other health problems if you drink too much alcohol.
So reduce dark circles, swollen eyelids and bags under the eyes by reducing your alcohol intake.
If you need help to stop drinking, you can look inside Alcohol help.
15. Quit smoking:
Smoking reduces the body's vitamin C supply and vitamin C is the vitamin responsible for creating healthy collagen in the skin. So with prolonged smoking, in addition to the more life-threatening injuries such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, you can also get more wrinkles, discoloration and even dark circles and bags under the eyes.
Addictions are usually only mental and with the right attitude it is possible to quit, but you should be aware that one addiction can easily be exchanged for another.
If you need help quitting smoking, you can look inside Stop-Smoking-Line.
When to see a doctor / clinic?
Har du stora problem så kommer inte krämer, sömn eller ändrade livsvanor att plötsligt förändra hela huden runt ögonen. Det går att göra fillers för att fylla ut “djupet” under ögat och man kan även operera bort påsar under ögonen.
If you experience that your problems are due to another problem in the body, it is important to let a doctor look at it to initiate the right treatment. If you are unsure, I can recommend contacting your healthcare center or a digital doctor such as e.g. KRY. Very easy to quickly get an assessment at home and get recommended medicine or referral if needed :)
If you have any questions, just comment or email me helena@imakeyousmile.se I will answer as soon as I can! :)
Hope my tips for bags under the eyes, swollen eyelids and dark circles under the eyes are helpful and that you have found some good tips to try! If you have any other good tips that work for you, feel free to leave a comment below.
Here comes a great mascara best in test! I have tested the most popular mascaras on the market to find the best mascara! Do you have a favorite or a good mascara you want to recommend?
I can say like this, if it's been unusually quiet here in the blog lately, it's because I've been working on this mascara post for two months, haha. Not really, but almost! I have put 14 different mascaras to the test and will then continue to update this post with more mascaras.
Världens största “mascara bäst i test” kanske detta blir till slut ;)
A selection of the ones I tested! To find the best mascara, I plan to continuously update this post with new mascaras as I test them. (Mascara best in test - Last updated 2021.02.20)
If you want to tell me about a good mascara or if you have a favorite mascara that you think is the best mascara, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post!
Mascara Best in Test
In this great mascara best in test, I have tried different mascaras from different brands. I have thoroughly evaluated them on the pros and cons, prices, quantity, etc. to find a test winner and perhaps the best mascara ever ;)
The winners are also divided into different categories because different mascaras are good in different ways!
I also want to emphasize that I skipped having mascaras that I sell myself (which you can see in my webshop creativemakeup.se) because I write so much about them otherwise anyway :)
What is the best mascara?
The list below contains all the mascaras in the test, in no particular order.
#8 Bästa mascaran för oljiga ögonlock – “Mascara that does not smudge on the eyelids!”
– Xlash Mascara
Click on the links to jump directly to the test winner in each category.
Indy Beauty - Curl It Up! Defining Mascara Review
Characteristics: Defining Volume: 8.5 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“En mascara för långa, definierade ögonfransar. En smal mascaraborste med mjuka fibrer böjer och separerar fransarna för ett vackert resultat som håller hela dagen, utan att kladda eller smula. Kan byggas på efter varje applicering, men låt mascaran torka mellan appliceringarna. Oparfymerad & 100% vegansk mascara.”
Application: Easily painted! You can work a lot with the brush and lashes. It quickly gives a carbon black color and fine lashes. Can lump a little if you have a lot of powder on the lashes (I who powder myself so much) so try to be careful with the lashes when you powder yourself.
Mascara brush: Very soft and nice mascara brush.
Results: Have tried both bending the lashes with pliers and skipping it. The mascara will be just as nice no matter what! My lashes are not difficult to bend, but few mascaras bend them as much without pliers as this one actually does. Good separation (not super-combing, but still separated) and also a lot of volume. It is not described as a volume mascara but I think more about volume than separation.
Sustainability: Great compared to many mascaras, but not completely flawless as it discolours a little under the eye for me. Which is probably due to my oily skin. Think it holds up well to most others!
Easy to wash off? No difficulty in washing off! Neither with eye makeup remover (micellar water) nor with hot water and my usual cleaning.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Easily painted + Nice volume! + Vegan
– Not perfect durability on oily skin
Summary: Indy Beauty curl it up defining mascara is really a mascara for me, if only it had lasted a little better! But if I use eye primer and powder the skin under the eyes properly, I think it will go well anyway. I will probably continue to use it even if it does not win the best mascara in tests! Nice to avoid eyelash curlers! :)
Indy Beauty - Raise The Volume! Volumising Mascara Review
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 12.5 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“Mascaran ska ge ögonfransarna maximal volym. Mascaraborsten med fibrer ska skapar ett vackert resultat med tjocka & fylliga fransar som håller hela dagen, utan att kladda eller smula. Ska gå att byggas på efter varje applicering, men låt mascaran torka mellan appliceringarna. Oparfymerad & 100% vegansk mascara.”
Indy Beauty Raise The Volume! Volumising Mascara Review:
Application: Easy to paint and quick to paint! Easy on the lower lashes and good precision even though the brush is large.
Mascara brush: Large and soft brush that is really combing. It is not entirely common with such greasy brushes that also comb effectively.
Results: Very nice length and separation. Large brush is not = volume I have realized from this post. Think this gives more separation and length than volume.
Sustainability:Pretty good but discolors a bit under the eyes of me. Could be because I have oily skin. I get such heavenly nice eyelashes from this and like everything with it, so a pity that it does not keep clean because then it would have been a new favorite!
Easy to wash off? No difficulty in washing off! Neither with eye makeup remover (micellar water) nor with hot water and my usual cleaning.
Other: Great price for a mascara! But not only that but the content of 12.5 ml is extremely good! This makes the mascara even more affordable as you get a lot for your money.
Difference in Indy Beauty curl it up & Raise the volume: The funny thing is that I would like to change the product description on these to the opposite. That Curl it up gives more volume and that Raise the volume are more separated and length. At least on my eyelashes! :) Besides that, Curl It Up holds me a little better than what Raise The Volume does, the volume mascara discolors a little more under the eye (have tested on each eye the same day and could therefore see the difference clearly). And that Indy Beauty Raise The Volume contains a larger amount, 12.5 ml compared to Curl It Up which contains 8.5 ml.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Affordable & large quantity! + Vegan + Separates and lengthens lashes.
– Smaller volume than promised – Not perfect durability on oily skin
Summary: Indy Beauty Raise the volume mascara är precis en sådan mascara jag är ute efter då jag personligen föredrar separerade fransar över volym. Men eftersom den beskrivs som en volymmascara så kan jag inte riktigt ge den “full pott” ändå. Men oerhört fina fransar och jag ska testa pudra ordentligt under ögonen och se om den håller bättre då – i sådana fall kommer den användas flitigt!
Loreal Mascara - L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara Review
Characteristics: Extends & Separates Volume: 8 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“Telescopic Mascara är den första mascaran från L´Oréal Paris som både förlänger och separerar ögonfransar. Med en flexibel multiborste med hög precision separerar och förlänger den ögonfransarna på ett fint sätt, utan att klumpa.”
Application: The first time I used this, it became very nice directly on one eye, while the other eye was more difficult to work due to too much mascara cream. Then I realized that you need to hold the brush at the right angle so that it combs properly, because it does not have even spikes around the entire brush. But Super good precision!
Mascara brush: A little sloppy rubber brush, I prefer a firmer one that you can press a little more with. But otherwise good.
Results: Proper separation (depends a bit on how you hold the brush) and good volume. Nice result! The lower lashes became nice and defined! Really think it is a good mascara for people with shorter eyelashes!
Other: This mascara is really popular! I am in many beauty groups on Facebook and every time someone asks for mascara tips, this is recommended. So no matter what I say, you can think that it is very popular with many! :)
Sustainability: Colored off a bit, mostly upstairs (so it probably depends on my oily skin) but a little down as well.
Easy to wash off? Easy to wash off!
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Nice length and volume + Super good precision + Very nice lashes!
– You have to hold the brush at the right angle to get the combing effect.
Summary: Jag vet att L’Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara är super-poppis och vinnaren i flera “mascara bäst i test”! Jag tror detta är en bra mascara för personer som har lite svårjobbade ögonfransar? För jag har använt denna två gånger och båda gångerna har den blivit snyggast på mitt “sämre öga” där fransarna är lite mer svårjobbade. Det var intressant :) För mig personligen så gillar jag inte den sladdriga borsten och den färgade av sig lite väl mycket på ovansidan av ögat för att jag ska kunna använda den regelbundet.
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 9 ml Price range: Budget
Product description:
“Flashing Volume från Isadora ger ögonfransarna otrolig volym och en illusion av lösögonfransar. Den unika borsten med ihåligheter ger dubbel mängd mascara, för jämn täckning och fylliga fransar. Borsten är gjord för att separera och definiera varje ögonfrans.”
Application: This I like! Very much cream at once. It is enough to dip the brush once per eye. Very fast application! You do not have to work so much with the brush to get it nice. You can work a lot with the lashes and build up more volume and length if you wish. Easy even on the lower lashes - which became very long.
Brush: Combs the straws finely. The top of the brush is as wide as the rest, so if you have difficulty accessing the corner of the eye, you may want a brush with a narrower top. But good precision for my lashes.
Results: Very full-bodied closest to the root and separated tops. A combo that is not very common actually. Like it very much!
Other: Sometimes when you pull up the brush, one comes unusual large cloth on top that you have to scrape off against the edge of the sleeve.
Sustainability: I was black on the skin both above and below the eye after a whole day with this mascara. It was black further down under the eye than where my lower lashes reach, which must mean that it crumbled during the day and thus turned black under the eye.
Easy to wash off? Yes! Both with my usual makeup remover (micellar water) and with regular facial cleanser and water.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Gives a lot of volume + AND separates
– Does not last all day
Summary: IsaDora Flashing Volume hade varit en klockren mascara för mig som älskar både volym och separation – OM hållbarheten bara hade varit bättre. Hållbarheten är för mig en deal breaker. (Observera mitt “problem” långa fransar och oljig hy). Annars tror jag faktiskt att den hade kammat hem förstaplatsen som mascara bäst i test, mina fransar blir verkligen galet fina!
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 10.7 ml Price range: Budget
Product description:
“Lash Sensationel från Maybelline är en volymmascara som ska ge dig solfjäderformade fransar med fantastisk volym. Med den flexibla böjda borsten kan du med de inre borsthåren fånga och framhäva varje frans och med de yttre breder du ut fransarna som en solfjäder.”
Best mascara in the budget category - Low price for the whole 10.5 ml!
Application: It comes with just the right amount of cream for each move. Can work long and hard with the brush! Good precision in the corner of the eye and lower lashes despite the thick brush. Very combing!
Mascara brush: Large and curved rubber brush that is very combing. Access to every eyelash.
Results: Många ögonfransar! Volym och separation samtidigt. Har nog aldrig testat en mascara som fått mina ögonfransar att se ut att vara så många. Jag förstår varför den heter “Multiplying Mascara” :)
Sustainability: Good for being a budget mascara! Stained a little under the eyes only.
Easy to wash off? Easy to wash off, both with micellar water and with hot water and regular cleaning.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Many eyelashes! + The brush reaches every fringe + Affordable with a lot of content
– Colors a little under the eyes
Summary: Maybelline Lash Sensational Multiplying Mascara kommer jag absolut använda mer! Inte en hållbarhet som jag litar på vid viktiga tillfällen, men fina och många ögonfransar och en bra vardagsmascara. Vinner absolut “mascara bäst i test” vad gäller budgetmascaror!
Max Factor Mascara - Masterpiece Max Mascara Review
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 7.2 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“Masterpiece Max Mascara från Max Factor är en volymmascara som ska omedelbart ge tjocka och definierade ögonfransar utan klumpar. Deras högteknologiska iFX-borste ska ge ett läckert resultat på bara ett par sekunder.”
Fun fact: This is the mascara I used when I started putting on make-up when I was a teenager. I used it for many, many years! :) The smell / smell (which is not very special) reminds me of old times haha.
Application: This old treat is not so stupid! Fast-working, separates nicely, just right with the color of the brush - quite a bit but still enough. Buildable but nicer if you do not do it, because it does not separate as well then.
Mascara brush: Good precision and a rubber brush that combs nicely! Narrow top that makes it easy to access in the corner of the eye.
Results: I remember why I liked it! I have always liked separated lashes, no lumps and no hassle. But still carbon black results and long eyelashes. Very good!
Easy to wash off? Yes! Both with my usual makeup remover (micellar water) and with regular facial cleanser and water.
Sustainability: My most common complaint. I was black both above and below the eye at the end of the day! It was black further down under the eye than where my lower lashes reach, which must mean that it crumbled during the day and thus turned black under the eye.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Separates nicely and gives long lashes + Does not clump.
– Does not last all day
Summary: Maxfactor Masterpiece Max Mascara är perfekt för dig som gillar separerade men kolsvarta och långa ögonfransar. Ger ett naturligt resultat. Dock är hållbarheten är för mig en deal breaker. (Observera mitt “problem” långa fransar och oljig hy). Minns det sedan förr också, hur man gick och drog med fingret på ögonlocket för att få bort svärtan!
Max Factor Mascara - 2000 Calorie Mascara Dramatic Volume Review
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 9 ml Price range: Budget
Product description:
“Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara ska ge tredubbla volymen på dina ögonfransar! 2000 Calorie Mascara Dramatic Volume har en formula som gör även de tunnaste fransarna tjocka och ger dem upp till 300% volym direkt. Kan enkelt tvättas bort med en mild sminkborttagning / makeup remover, så även de med känsliga ögon eller de som använder linser kan använda denna mascara.”
Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara Dramatic Volume Review:
Application: Lättmålad! Separerar fint även fast den inte “kammar” så mycket. Lagom med färg.
Mascara brush: Soft and pleasant brush with a narrow tip that gives a nice separation.
Results: Separerade fransar och ett milt resultat. Det utlovade “Dramatic Volume” kan jag dock inte hålla med om. Mer en vardagsmascara!
Sustainability: Just a little dark under the eye. Nothing over the eyes.
Easy to wash off? Easy to wash off, no strangeness.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Affordable with good content (9 ml) + Easy to paint and nice result
– Not as much volume as promised
Summary: Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara Dramatic Volume is a good everyday mascara I would say :) When I do not do a proper eye makeup but only have mascara, then I like a natural result. Good durability for being so cheap too! However, it gets a few minus points because it promises much more volume than I feel it gives.
Clinique Mascara - Clinique Lash Power Mascara Review
Characteristics: Extension Volume: 6 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“Lash Power Mascara från Clinique ska vara fuktsäker i upp till 24 timmar och klara både fuktighet och tårar. Det ska räcka med varmt vatten för att tvätta bort. Borsten ska ge vackert långa fransar, och även längd till de allra kortaste av ögonfransarna. Clinique mascara 38 grader är även oftalmologiskt testad.”
Application: Separates nicely and can work a lot with the lashes. Can be built up but you then have to dip twice, because there is not much mascara cream on the brush. Easy even on the lower lashes.
Brush: Good precision and I like that the brush is narrow and long. I also like that it is soft, it combs nicely even though it is not made of rubber.
Results: Lumps a lot on me! Almost so I'm not sure if I got a Monday copy. It is clear in the picture what I mean. It did not turn out well.
Easy to wash off? Yes! Semi-simple with my usual makeup remover (micellar water), it did not disappear immediately but it worked. With regular facial cleansing and water, there were no problems at all!
Sustainability: Black under the eye at the end of the day. It holds moisture and oil, but I was black further down under the eye than where my lower lashes reach, which must mean that it crumbled during the day and thus colored black under the eye. But it had not discolored on the eyelid so it fits oily skin that way.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Easy to wash off in warm water (40+ degrees).
+ Holds tears and moisture without smudges. + Good brush for easy application.
– Lumps, no nice result on my lashes.
Summary: Jag googlade “Clinique Lash Powder Mascara recensioner” och blir mer och mer säker på att jag fått ett måndagsexemplar, eftersom många verkligen gillar den! Själv gillar jag verkligen borsten och hade den inte smulat så hade den säkert hållit bra också. Jag får kanske köpa en ny och uppdatera denna recension :) Men om den ska vara såhär klumpig så är det verkligen en dealbreaker för mig och hamnar på sista plats som mascara bäst i test.
Characteristics: Extension Volume: 7 g Price range: Average
Product description:
“Xlash Mascara ska hjälpa till att få maximal längd på ögonfransarna. Mascaran har vårdande egenskaper och en smart borste som gör att mascaran inte klumpar. Xlash Mascara ska även ge extra volym och 100% färg till varje ögonfrans. Den har en hög koncentration av kolsvarta pigment och säkerställer en rik och djup färg.”
Almost the best mascara! Place number two as mascara best in test!
Application: Mycket färg på en gång och man kan jobba länge med borsten, vilket jag gillar! Min frisör tipsade mig om Xlash Mascara och sa “äntligen har jag hittat rätt!”.
Mascara brush: Large and curved brush. When I saw it, I did not think it looked so good actually, but it combs nicely and gives good precision!
Results: Volym och längd! Inte jätteseparerade ögonfransar men ändå “fint borstade” skulle jag säga. Tycker eventuellt att den är lite otymplig dock, jag råkade kladda en del på ögonlocket.
Other: What smeared on the skin was very easy to remove with a dry top!
Sustainability: Pure durability !! Not a trace of crumbs or smudges. Very satisfied!!
Easy to wash off? Easy to wash off, both with micellar water and my usual cleaning and hot water.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Sits all day!
+ Nothing lumpy or sticky. + Carbon black
– Slightly awkward brush
Summary: Fullträff! Gillar att jag kan jobba länge med borsten, resultatet blir fint med lagom volym, separation och framför allt fin längd. Och så sitter den bra hela dagen också! Hade inte Sensai varit med i detta “mascara bäst i test” så hade Xlash kammat hem vinsten! Jag får lite snyggare fransar av Sensai, men dom har nästan en delad förstaplats!
“Hypnôse från Lancômes är en av deras bästa och populäraste mascaror! Den ska göra ögonfransarna upp till 6 gånger fylligare och ska kunna målas i flera lager samtidigt som fransarna håller sig separerade. Ska passa alla typer av ögonfransar.”
Application: Easy to work and fast to work! You can work with the brush for a long time without the formula drying or clumping, but it is not necessary because they are nice with just a few strokes.
Mascara brush: Nice soft brush! Good precision, even on the lower lashes.
Results: Carbon black eyelashes nice volume! In these pictures, however, the lashes do not look very nice (?) I must say. But I have used it several times and think they are really nice! More volume than separation, but still nicely brushed as well. Satisfied!
Sustainability: Colors a little under the eyes, but otherwise very good. Kept well even one day when I shoveled snow at the same time as it snowed a lot of wet snow :)
Easy to wash off? No difficulty in washing off.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Nothing crumbling or messy.
+ Good formula & brush for easy application.
+ Quickly painted!
– Slightly expensive for the crowd.
Summary: Lancome Hypnose Mascara gives great lashes and very fast-painted! Do not trust the durability 100% if I am going to do something important, as it still has a tendency to discolor a little under the eyes. But I think it holds up very well to most people! Over SEK 300 for 6.5 grams is in the most luxurious team, but if it had only had a little better durability, I would probably have said that it is worth the money :) Had it had pure durability, it would have absolutely competed for the first place as mascara best in Test!
Characteristics: Extension Volume: 5 g Price range: Average
Product description:
“Be Long från Clarins ska vara en revolutionerande mascara som ger längre fransar och böjer dem perfekt. Med en formula berikad med ett komplex som ska stimulerar franstillväxten och hög koncentration av färgpigment. Carnauba wax och film-forming polymers, omsluter fransarna och ska ge längre och mer böjda fransar.
Flexible & soft brush. The size and the turbine-like shape should grab all the lashes and cover them from the root to the top. The curved comb system should guarantee perfectly caring lashes without lumps. The more often you use Be Long Mascara on your lashes, the more they will grow. ”
Characteristics: Volumizing & Separating Volume: 12 ml Price range: Average
Product description:
“Magna Lengthening från Idun minerals är en förlängande mascara som ska ge extra långa, separerade och fylliga ögonfransar. Mascaran har en smal, mindre borste som är speciellt utvecklad för att passa personer med korta ögonfransar för en smidig och enkel applicering.
Magna Lengthening Mascaran contains highly purified minerals to give an intense color. Ophthalmologically tested that suits those with sensitive eyes and contact lenses. The mascara is 100% vegan and fragrance free. ”
Application: Very light formula, lots of color and lots of cream at once. You can work with the lashes and brush for a long time without it drying or becoming clumsy. Easy to add two layers even if you want more volume.
Brush: Long with cone-shaped and soft brush, I like it! Long but narrow :) Good precision both in the corner of the eye and on the lower lashes.
Results: Separates appropriately, more volume and length than separation. Great carbon black lashes!
Other: Vinnaren av “mascara bäst i test – känsliga ögon” då den är parfymfri och oftalmologiskt testad.
Sustainability: Holds well for oily skin! Do not be black at all on the eyelids where the lashes strike when I look. However, a little dark under the eyes and saw some crumbs before I washed off.
Easy to wash off? Yes! Both with makeup remover (micellar water) and with regular facial cleanser and water.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Fine volume
+ Large package, 12 ml
+ Vegan
– Crumbles a little day
Summary: Idun Minerals Magna Lengthening Mascara mascara gives you a lot for your money, 12 ml is great! I like both the application and the result, a very nice mascara! Too bad it just crumbles, it lowers the rating. But I use quite a lot of powder as well (due to my oily skin) and it settles a little on the lashes even though I try to beware of them. So maybe hold on to someone else better! :)
Characteristics: Extending & Volumizing Volume: 8 ml Price range: Luxury
Product description:
“Sumptuous Extreme Mascara från Estee Lauder ger omedelbar, extrem volym utan klumpar. Ögonfransar ska bli dramatiskt längre & vackert böjda. Genom dess Extreme Bold Volume™ formula med tre olika volymgivande fibrer fungerar mascaran nästan som ögonfransförlängning då fransarna multipliceras.
Winner of the KICKS Beauty Awards 2017 as the best mascara. ”
Application: Quickly painted and gives a nice amount of cream! Not too much and not too little. Not superb precision in the corner of the eye though, despite the brush being narrower at the top.
Mascara brush: Big, soft brush which contributes to a faster application.
Results: Nice volume! Thought you would get more volume because the brush is so big, but still gave good separation and length! Very nice lashes :)
Sustainability: Colored off on the top only = does not hold up very well to oiliness but does not crumble either! Know a follower who uses this and was super happy in addition to just the durability, for her it smears in the "outer corners under half the eye".
Easy to wash off? Very easy to wash off! No weirdness.
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Provides volume & length!
+ Easy to apply & does not clump.
– Not perfect durability
Summary: Estee Lauder Sumptuos Extreme Mascara hade kunnat vara värd pengarna om den bara hade haft lite bättre hållbarhet! Men har man inte oljig hy som jag (eller använder ögonprimer) så tror jag ändå att den håller bra. Så ändå en mascara jag kan rekommendera! Även utsedd till bästa mascaran i KICKS Beauty Awards 2017 “mascara bäst i test” och jag vet flera som är väldigt nöjda med denna!
Characteristics: Volumizing Volume: 6 ml Price range: Luxury
Product description:
“38°C Volumising från Sensai är världens första vattenfasta mascara som är resistent mot vatten, svett och tårar. Tvättas bort med varmt vatten på 38 grader eller varmare. Ska ge snygga, naturliga ögonfransar och med sin lilla borsten göra att mascaran lätt kan appliceras ända från fransroten. Innehåller silke extrakt för att ge både vård och fukt till ögonfransarna.”
Bästa mascaran! Vinnaren i mitt “mascara bäst i test” som ger jättefina ögonfransar, otrolig volym och framför allt klockren hållbarhet i ur och skur!
Application: Trevlig krämig formula som ger mycket färg direkt! Man kan inte “jobba” så mycket med fransarna utan det kändes mer som att jag målade dom som dom redan är naturligt – fast bättre. Tror den är toppen för både korta och väldigt långa fransar!
Brush: Small spiral brush, very good precision while giving a lot of cream. Great on the lower lashes!
Results: Not so separated lashes, but more volume and color. But great!
Sustainability: FINALLY a mascara that keeps the measure! I actually feel that 38-degree mascaras are the way to go. Does not crumble, does not smudge and the lashes were just as nice all day!
Easy to wash off? With my eye makeup remover (micellar water) type impossible. With hot water and my usual facial cleanser? Yes, quite, but it is not possible to compare with the mascaras with poorer durability. But it's worth it! It went away without much effort! :) Not difficult but not easy either!
Advantages (+) and Disadvantages (-):
+ Great lashes with volume! + Creamy and nice formula + Sits nicely all day!
– Contains only 6 ml.
Summary: Sensai 38° C Volumising Mascara min favorit av de jag recenserat hittills i detta mascara bäst i test-inlägg! Jättefina fransar och bra hållbarhet! Misstänker att den är bäst för fransar som mina, som är lättböjda med tång och ganska långa. Vet inte hur bra den formar bångstyriga fransar (?) eftersom jag upplever att man inte kan “jobba” så mycket med borsten. Men jag älskar den verkligen!
Without eye primer. If you, like me, have oily eyelids, it can make the mascara smudge, so to see the true durability of the mascara, I skipped the primer.
I have bent the eyelashes with forceps before use. I always use pliers and it will be a fairer assessment if I do as I always do.
In mostly indoor environment. So they are not super tested in e.g. snow / rain or other very stressful environment.
At least one full day per mascara, some more uses. If you use a mascara in e.g. a whole month, there may be even more to say about each mascara, but then this mascara would best in test posts take a whole year to do :)
My basic conditions: oily skin & long lashes:
Som makeupartist får jag ofta frågan “vilken är den bästa mascaran?” men det är so individually. Because it depends on what you want for results, how your lashes are and if you have a specific problem area (eg teary eyes, oily skin, etc.). In other words, if I diss a mascara in this post then you may love it. So it might be a good idea to read more product reviews too!
So to get a fair picture of my reviews, I first thought to tell you about my own conditions!
I have oily skin, which impairs durability. When the eyelashes touch the brow bone, it discolors. If the mascara crumbles, the crumbs stick to the skin under the eye and are smeared out.
My eyelashes are quite long, slightly curved and semi-easy to work with. Not very easy but definitely not difficult either.
Mascara Best in Test - Best mascara for oily eyelids
Since I have oily skin and thus also oily eyelids, this mascara best in tests has perhaps mostly been about finding the best mascara for oily eyelids. A mascara that does not smudge on the eyelids is a must! Many of these mascaras probably work great for you with dry skin and short lashes.
Ursäkta det extremt dåliga ljuset på denna bild, jag fotade lite snabbt inne i badrummet innan jag tvättade bort sminket :) Ville bara visa att när jag säger “dålig hållbarhet” så är det inte jag som är kräsen och pedantisk, utan jag blir verkligen mörk!
This is after a full day of Clarins Be Long mascara that I reviewed in the post. But on a person who does not have oily skin, then maybe it lasts great!
How to get rid of waterproof mascara?
To remove waterproof mascara, an oil-based makeup remover is the best in my opinion. I can recommend Yves Rocher Express Eye Makeup Remover (adlink) which is a very effective two-phase make-up remover. I have been using it for many years now actually.
Oil dissolves make-up, which is good when washing off make-up! But it is also a problem for people with oily / combination skin, including myself, as mascaras that otherwise hold up well start to smudge due to the oil dissolving. Also applies to waterproof mascaras, because waterproof is not oil resistant!
Here is an old picture of this Yves Rocher Eye Makeup Remover from when I blogged about it for the first time in Feb 2014. So 7 years ago at the time of writing! Galet :)
What does mascara contain?
Usually, mascara is made from a combination of oils and waxes that give its consistency, pigments for the color and preservatives that are designed to prevent clumping or separation.
The ingredients may differ slightly depending on whether it is e.g. a vegan mascara, waterproof mascara or has other specific properties.
Some mascaras also contain fibers, which are simply explained as small lint particles that settle as a small extension on the eyelash.
Which mascara for lash extensions?
It is possible to have mascara on lash extensions as well, there are also specific mascaras that are made for this. However, you should consider having a mascara that is not waterproof as these often require an oil-based makeup remover to wash off. The oil in turn can dissolve the glue on the lash extension.
In addition, you must have a mascara that is easy to wash off, as you must be very careful with the lashes if the eyelash extension is to stay nice. And the fact that you have to wash it off proper due to hygiene reasons.
Since I myself do not have eyelash extensions, I unfortunately can not find the best mascara for eyelash extensions. But if you have any tips of your own, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom.
Hope you liked my mascara best in test posts! This post will be updated to and from when I test several mascaras. Feel free to tip me with a comment if you have any favorites among all the mascaras! It would be fun to know what you use yourself and which you think is the best mascara ever! :)
Do you have unwanted hair growth on your face? Or like me a lot of little fools who are a little half unwanted just? :) Here comes a guide for facial hair removal with eyebrow knife / eyebrow knife / eyebrow razor. Dear child has many names!
Can you shave your face? Can you use an eyebrow knife in the face? Do you get darker hairs by shaving? Is it a big no no to shave your face or not?
That men with coarse hair growth shave their faces is not strange, but for others this is actually a watershed. Many people have opinions about whether it is a big no no or whether it is okay.
What do I think about facial hair removal by shaving? I admit that I'm one of those people who shaves my face with an eyebrow knife - and I love it! Easy way to remove blemishes on the face or shave off unwanted hair growth at home :)
But there are pros and cons that are good to know about!
For me, 0% is about looks actually, I have never disliked my fjun. On the contrary, I can think that it looks very cute, especially on others who have even more fun :) It is charming!
The biggest reason is that I have to (do not have to, but you get the idea) to remove the straws from my upper lip because I have tattooed my lips outside of my natural shape. Enlarged the shape then. So if I do not remove the hair on the upper lip, I simply have hairy lips. ;) I usually pick with tweezers as well but keep up with the brow knife every now and then.
Then I started again on straight larger areas and now I do hair removal all over my face with an eyebrow knife. It's so nice!
Benefits of facial hair removal:
Many people experience that the make-up fits better if you remove the hair on the face, because there are no hairs in the way but you put the make-up directly on the skin. Perfect if you, like me, use large amounts of powder as well, nothing that gets stuck in the furnace.
You get a nice luster too! A layer of fun gives a matte impression.
Quite honestly, though, that's not why I shave my whole face with an eyebrow knife. I was just sitting and thinking about this .. Why am I shaving my whole face? Because it isso heavenly satisfying ! Lol! When you pull with the eyebrow knife and only small dust rats fall off the fluff and land on the cat you have in your arms. And afterwards you are completely smooth in the face. I LOVE IT!
För mig är hårborttagning alltså inget “måste som jag gör i farten” utan jag gör det när jag har egentid. Jag dricker te, plockar brynen, filar och målar naglarna, färgar fransarna och så rakar jag ansiktet. Mest som egenvård med andra ord, jag tar hand om mig själv.
It did not look so good in the picture so I gathered a small fluffy rat on the cheek to show. I do not have much grin on my face, I think, but when you shave you realize how much it actually is!
How to shave your face?
Clean the face
Disinfect the eyebrow knife
Be very light on the hand, use a sharp eyebrow knife, gently pull with short strokes over the area.
Finish with a face oil or day cream.
I who have a sharp eyebrow knife and not a lot of hair growth usually do not need to use any soothing products afterwards. But you can definitely do that if you feel it is needed. A soothing face mask perhaps!
Disadvantages of eyebrow knife in the face:
Doing facial hair removal with an eyebrow knife is not the best method for you who have coarse hair growth or super sensitive skin.
Jag har väldigt tunna strån så jag upplever aldrig att det är stubb när det växer ut. Även fast strået är “kapat” så är det ändå så tunt och mjukt att det inte känns. Men om du har lite grövre strån så kommer du få en sträv stubb-känsla. Det beror på att om strået växer ut naturligt så har det en avsmalnad topp, men när du rakar så kapar du av den toppen och får därför en avhuggen topp som ger den här stubb-känslan.
Det kan “slita” lite på huden. Precis som när du rakar benen så har ju rakbladet en viss påfrestning på huden och eftersom huden i ansiktet är känsligare än huden på benen så bör man vara försiktig. Om du har känslig hy, mycket torra partier, mycket acne o.s.v. så rekommenderar jag inte att raka på dessa områden.
Irritated skin after shaving
Even though I do not have sensitive skin, I once learned the hard way that enzyme peeling after shaving your face is not a good idea. If you want to use deep cleansing products, do so in such cases before :)
Apart from the incident with my enzyme peel, shaving with an eyebrow knife has never affected my skin. This is probably also because an eyebrow knife does not shave as close to the skin as a regular razor. So I never get razor fins or inward-facing hairs. Not once and I have still done facial hair removal with an eyebrow knife for several years now.
On the other hand, when I thread or use epistick in large areas, then I get lots of red rashes 2-3 days afterwards that remain for about a week. My skin is simply too sensitive for that.
Best eyebrow knife
The best brow bend is the best in my opinion is one that is 1. sharp and 2. that stays sharp because it is foldable which means that the blade is always protected.
Before, I used a regular eyebrow knife (with plastic protection on, which you lose after two weeks) and was therefore so used to using a dull eyebrow knife. It does not matter if you test a new one, it gets dull right away anyway.
Så när jag testade en vikbar ögonbrynskniv så gillade jag den först inte alls faktiskt. Jag var så van vid att behöva “ta i” och vara hårdhänt med brynkniven för att fjunen skulle försvinna! Så när jag gjorde likadant med min vikbara brynkniv så skar jag mig faktiskt och sen flagnade huden på hela området. Hur sjukt?
Not only hair removal but skin removal too haha.
Then when it struck me that the fault lay in my old eyebrow knife, not the new one, and that the solution was as simple as being light on the hand! Then I realized that this brow knife is amazing! And that I had not been very kind to the skin but my dull eyebrow knife before. Usch haha.
There are several different folding brow knives. In the picture you see a variant but another favorite that is great is BrowGame Cosmetics Eyebrow Shaping Knife Foldable (adlink) which stays sharp and good precisely because it is foldable.
BrowGame is a really good brand overall, I have both tweezers and a makeup mirror from BrowGame that I use almost daily! Love it!
Darker hair by shaving is a myth
That you cut off the hair above the skin surface is not something that the hair follicle notices. It's like going to the hairdresser and cutting your hair, it will not affect the hair that grows out of the root. So shaving with an eyebrow knife does not give darker or coarser hairs.
If your hair gets darker or coarser, it is due to age or hormones. I have always had blonde hair on my legs but they are getting darker and darker now. However, it has nothing to do with shaving.
Same with hair removal creams, they only remove the strands superficially and not from the hair follicles. So it does not give you darker hair either, but your hair growth will be just like before. You can be completely calm :)
On the other hand, if you pick / wax / thread / epilate - all hair removal where you pull the straw from the root, then can the hair follicles are affected in a way that causes the hair type to change. On the other hand, you get less and less hair if you pull from the root regularly, so most people get less hair over time. You do not get that effect from shaving.
I do not know how common it is to get dark hairs from doing hair removal with methods that remove the hair from the root, but I have threaded my face several times and never got darker hair from it. Many people who do it regularly know and experience that they only get less hair.
Other hair removal methods for unwanted facial hair growth:
Threading - Threading the face means that you pull the straws from the root, but unlike waxing, you only fish up the straws instead of tearing the entire skin. The most common is to do this at the salon.
Thread epilator - I can HOTLY recommend Trudy of Sweden Thread Pilator (adlink) as you see in the picture above! It works like threading, but you do it on your own! It is a bit difficult on the upper lip I think because the nose is in the way (but probably goes well with a little practice) but crazy effective in the rest of the face. Both on small fjun and on thicker straws (answer yes I have tested on both legs and Fiffi for educational purposes and rafsrafsrafs said it so I was hairless, haha). Positively surprised by this!
Epilator - It is possible to use an epilator on the face as well! However, it can be difficult to get hold of the smallest blemishes, which means that it is not as effective if you want to remove all hair on the face. I have not tested this myself but have heard a lot Braun FaceSpa Pro 912 (adlink) which is an epilator made for the face!
Epistick - Facial hair removal with epistax uses the same principle as when threading. I do it on myself sometimes but it takes longer so it doesn't happen that often. For example Sensi Spring Tweezer (adlink). It can be difficult at first, but then you get the right technology!
Waxing - Waxing the face can be done at home or in a salon, if you have very small blemishes on the face, it can be an effective method. However, have never tried it myself. Threading is more gentle on the skin as it fishes up the hair shaft, instead of tearing the skin.
Shaver - Shavers work on both coarse straws and thin straws. There are lots of different ones, some are better than others to get rid of even the smallest bugs.
Razor - Works in the same way as an eyebrow knife but a little more hardcore and shaves closer to the skin. Greater risk of shaving fins I would think.
Laser - To permanently remove facial hair, you can book an appointment for an IPL laser. However, it does not work on hair but only on dark hairs.
Cream - There are various creams for hair removal on the face. However, have not tested these so nothing I can recommend.
If you who read any more tips, you are very welcome to comment on it! :) I myself usually combine eyebrow knife and tweezers. Sometimes epistick as I said, but mostly because it's fun haha.
Abstract hair removal face with eyebrow knife
Eyebrow knife is a quick, easy, inexpensive and relatively gentle way to do facial hair removal!
The answers to the two most common questions are: No you will not get dark or coarse hairs from it. Yes, you can get a stubble feeling if you have coarser straws than me, but if you have as soft and thin hairs as me, you do not get stubble.
The purpose is that the make-up lasts better, the skin gets a nice glow and it is incredibly nice to do it too, as self-care! :)
Biting your nails can be dangerous and usually begins as a child and continues into adulthood. But how can you stop biting your nails & avoid biting your nails?
Here I have collected my best tips for nail biters and how you can stop biting your nails!
Is biting your nails dangerous?
Biting your nails can be dangerous & harmful. If you bite a lot on the nails, the main risks are that the skin around the nail becomes sore and sore. It can also damage the tissue that causes the nail to grow and can result in abnormal nails. It is also dangerous with small wounds on the fingers because the hands are more exposed to bacteria and can even in the worst case cause severe infections & blood poisoning.
I actually have an acquaintance who got blood poisoning when he bit up a wound in connection with nail biting!
How do you stop biting your nails?
Here are my top 10 tips for stopping biting your nails. They are not listed in any particular order as you have to find what suits you. Some of the tips work better on others while others worse.
Test yourself to find the best method that works best against nail biting and run on it! :)
1. Keep your nails short & cut them often
It is difficult to bite on the nails if there is nothing to bite on! Cutting & filing your nails daily to make sure they are as short as possible can help you stop biting your nails.
The result is also smooth and fine edges, which minimizes the risk of being bit-sucked. Uneven edges are a big trigger! I think everyone recognizes that, even non-nail biters :)
2. Go to the salon and fix your nails
If you have nice and well-groomed nails that you have also paid to get fixed, it can minimize the risk of you starting to bite on your nails. Therefore, it may be worth trying this method!
Dessutom är det inte lika satisfying att bita på byggda naglar. Det är liksom inte “rätt” material att bita på.
Why biting your nails can have different causes. Triggers are times when you get a urge to bite your nails and then start biting. Identifying the contexts in which you bite your nails makes you more prepared before you start biting your nails. That way, you can either prevent the situation from happening or change your behavior pattern.
Ex: Do you bite your nails while watching a movie? Or when you get stressed?
4. Replace the nail-biting habit with a good habit
Once you have identified your triggers, it is easier to replace nail biting with something else. An unaccustomed or habit can more easily be replaced with another unaccustomed or habit. Use this to your advantage and replace nail biting with a good habit instead! :)
5. Keep your hands and mouth busy
This tip is also linked to when you start to feel your triggers better. Then you can make sure that your hands and mouth are already occupied so that there is no time to bite your nails. Tips are e.g. chew gum and let your hand draw on a pad or similar. You understand the thing! :)
Exempel: Jag vill gärna ha någonting att “greja” med när jag pratar i telefon. Då tar jag fram en målarbok istället (har en med fina mönster, inte en barn-målarbok alltså hehe) så är jag sysselsatt under tiden.
6. Try to gradually stop biting your nails
People are different and some find it easier to just skip something while others require a serious weaning. Then it may be a good idea to try to gradually stop biting your nails. For example. you choose to make your thumbs unauthorized the first week. You then tell the brain powerfully that the thumbs are a no-go zone. It is therefore allowed to bite on the other nails but not on the thumbs.
Gradually, put on several fingers until there is nothing left. You can also e.g. starts with just one hand etc.
7. Wear gloves more often
This may feel a little strange, but if you have big problems with nail biting, it is worth trying! Wear gloves more often and also indoors. It will then be physically impossible for you to bite your nails if you have gloves on and can make you more aware of your triggers and when you get them.
8. Visualize that your nails are strong & healthy
Visualization can be very powerful as the brain cannot differentiate between visualization and reality in the same way. If you then visualize that you have strong & healthy nails that do not look damaged, you can make the brain stop the behavior and stop biting the nails.
9. Lacquer the nails with a "stop biting the nails-nail polish"
There are some nail polishes that are there to stop biting the nails. I do not know how effective these are, but if you have major problems with nail biting, it may be worth testing. There are certainly other remedies for nail biting as well.
An acquaintance of mine had a transparent nail polish that tasted really bad, to stop biting. But he bit it off and then he could bite his nails anyway. So for him it did not work. But worth trying as I said!
10. Think of all the bacteria hiding on your nails & fingers
Make yourself disgusted by putting your fingers to your mouth by thinking of all the bacteria you have on them. Hands and fingers are usually more exposed to bacteria and viruses because you touch handles and other places where several have touched. By realizing how much bacteria that can hide on your hands & fingers can make you have a much greater resistance to biting your nails.
Maybe you can watch a documentary about hands and bacteria?
Best tips for nail-biting kids?
These are my top tips, some work better while others work worse. It is important to find the way that works for yourself. With small children biting their nails, it can be more difficult, but there are chewing bracelets & chewing collars that may be worth trying then. They are also available in adult sizes and are available on funkamera.se.
I hope some of my tips for stopping biting your nails will help you! If you are a nail biter and have some tips of your own that have worked against nail biting, you are very welcome to comment below! :)
Personligen har jag inte problem med nagelbitning men har pratat med många kunder på salongen om detta. Däremot har jag haft problemet att jag biter på insidan av läpparna, mycket! Jag får ibland återfall än idag men för mig har “nedtrappningsmetoden” funkat bäst. Att jag minskat pö om pö och till slut vant mig av det. För det är svårt att bara “bestämma sig” eftersom man inte tänker på att man gör det förrän det är för sent.
Fever and chills are so hard. When do you have a fever and how do I relieve it? Here are my 7 tips for self-care!
I am a self-proclaimed expert on fever and chills, haha. Or fever care is probably a better word choice. This is because in 2.5 years I have had a sore throat 26 times with over 39 degrees fever and fever. Almost every month then (but not regularly).
But nothing bad that does not bring anything good with it;) As soon as someone near me gets a fever, I give my fever tips. Those tips are incredibly appreciated and very helpful!
So I thought, why not share these in a blog post? Maybe I can help more! So my sore throats are not completely in vain;)
Att vårda grundproblemet är också viktigt, eftersom feber är ett symptom och inte en sjukdom. Detta inlägg fokuserar bara på att “överleva feberperioden” på ett så bekvämt sätt som möjligt och med snabb återhämtning!
When do you have a fever?
What counts as a fever? In 1177 it says that over 38 degrees counts as fever.
When I was at the Infection Clinic, they said that you have a temperature above 38.5. So 38.5 = not fever, but 38.6 = fever.
När jag började få problem med halsen, feber och frossa så var jag ganska förvirrad över detta, jag kände mig febrig så fort termometern visade 37. Var jag känslig? Var jag ovanligt lågtempad? Det hör man ju många säga “jag har väldigt låg temp”.
But now I have learned that it is above all about how / where you take the temperature. When I felt feverish at 37, I took the temperature under my arm.
You also have a lower temperature in the morning than when you go to sleep (both normal temp and at fever temperature). This can also be included in the calculations.
Here I lay feeling sorry for myself, the last time I had a sore throat with a high fever and chills. Poor little :)
Fever temp - Thermometer & ta tempen (tip 1)
How to take the temperature? Under the arm? Mouths? The ear? Pannan? Butt?
The first question is, what is the purpose? Do you measure your fever temperature so that you can keep track of yourself? Or because you are going to seek care and the care staff need to know what your body temperature is?
Seek care:
If you are going to talk to healthcare professionals, I would recommend an ear thermometer, or alternatively that you also tell how you took the tempen.
This is because your body temperature is different in different parts of the body. At health centers and clinics (at least the ones I've been to) they take the temperature in the ear.
What is the difference between different thermometers? According to my own research, it is like this:
The temperature under the arm shows 0.5 degrees lower temperature compared to in the mouth. The temperature in the mouth shows 0.5 degrees lower temperature than in the ear.
Example: The last time I was at the health center, I had 39.4 ° C with their ear thermometer. 38.9 ° C with my own classic thermometer in my mouth (under my tongue). And under my arm I had only 38.4 ° C.
Answer yes, I am so nerdy that I had my own thermometer and tested immediately afterwards just to see the difference. Have done it several times and it always differs exactly 0.5 ° C.
That is: it differs a whole degree under the arm compared to in the ear (note according to my thermometer and my tests!). En grad är väldigt mycket om vårdpersonal bedömer att du har feber om du har över 38,5. Om jag mätt under armen och sagt “jag har 38,4” så hade dom svarat att det inte ens är feber, men enligt deras egna mått så hade jag 39,4.
Med så hög feber och frossa som jag hade då, så hade jag blivit jätteledsen om dom sa “nej du har inte feber” haha. Jag blir så himla känslig när jag har feber också, kan börja gråta av allt.
Take the temperature to keep track of yourself:
If, on the other hand, the purpose is just that you want to check your fever temperature for your own sake, then the simple answer is: it does not matter how you take the temperature, as long as you measure the same every time. Then you can compare your normal temp (when you are healthy) with your fever temperature.
Because even though it differs in different parts of the body, the increase, ie the difference, between normal temperature and fever temperature is the same. However, it is important that you know what your normal temperature is at approximately, so take the temperature when you are healthy once so that you know.
Nowadays I usually take the temperature in my mouth. However, if I had no picture of it, I would offer this instead as I had had a fever and chills for several days. With swollen eyes but happy that I was on the road to recovery :)
How the fever temperature differs in the butt, I have no research of my own as I did not take the temperature like that, neither myself nor in hospital.
Best thermometer for children?
En termometer som mäter i pannan är enkelt på småbarn. Snabb och smidig grej att ha hemma för att ha koll på “feber eller icke feber”.
However, it can (at least the one I have tested) be quite misleading. You can get quite different results, often in the higher direction. So you should not go to the emergency room even if it shows 42 degrees, but then I would take a regular thermometer and double check the fever temperature with one that is more reliable before you seek emergency care for your child. Answer yes, it has happened haha.
Otherwise, an ear thermometer is preferable, they used it on the pediatric emergency room as well. It goes fast too, even if it is not quite as smooth as the forehead. But everything is difficult if the child refuses to sit still.
Recover faster after fever (tip 2)
Some people do not advocate antipyretics because the body has a fever and chills for a reason. That it heals better then. I know nothing about it, that's for sure! But it's hard to resist because it is so effectively.
In addition, antipyretic tablets help me to both drink, get something to eat and above all to sleep! I can not fall asleep when I have chills and high fever. I'm completely exhausted and my brain is spinning, but I'm not falling asleep.
Så det handlar inte bara om att “må bättre för stunden” utan att inte bli allt för sliten under tiden. Då blir återhämtningstiden mycket snabbare sen när man börjar bli frisk, eftersom kroppen inte har brist på både vätska, näring och sömn samtidigt.
However, you should not eat for much rather. If you have a lot of food in your stomach, your body is busy digesting the food. Now you need to focus on getting nutrients through foods that are easy to eat. Without antipyretic tablets, I do not get anything in me, not a drop, but when the tablets have their cock, I take care. Miska usually cooks different vegetable soups, spinach soup or makes salads for me then.
That I have such a nice boyfriend who makes his own juice with i.a. carrot, lemon, mint and probiotics to me when I'm sick ♥ He's really the best person. Lots of nutrition and easily digested, so I try to think!
Antipyretic tablets, mix Alvedon and Ipren (Tip 3)
There are many different antipyretic tablets to choose from. Certainly different schools about what is best as well. These tips are based entirely on my personal preferences:
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen can be mixed. In other words, you get to mix e.g. Alvedon and Ipren. Mixing these is the most effective I think, an Alvedon and an Ipren give more effect than two Alvedon.
Note this is just my experience. But I googled now and actually found an article from Janusinfo Stockholm Region med “kommersiellt obunden läkemedelsinformation riktad till läkare och sjukvårdspersonal”. Där presenterar de en jämförelse av receptfria läkemedel, resultatet blev att en kombination av paracetamol och ibuprofen ger bäst smärtlindring. Så jag är inte helt ute och cyklar ;) Jag recenserar inte bara skönhetsprodukter utan tabletter också, haha.
Two Alvedon and one Ipren are the best. If I take it at the same time, I feel almost frisk efter 1,5 timme. Det “farliga” med detta är att man kan utföra saker som kroppen egentligen inte orkar, så det är viktigt att ta det lugnt och vila ändå. Om du utan febernedsättande inte ens kan stå raklång, då ska du inte göra någonting fysiskt bara för att du ätit febernedsättande.
I also say this based on my own experience. In the beginning, when I had these periods of fever, I completely ignored it. I nibbled on tablets and then drove wheelbarrows with firewood until my lungs burned. Ugh it's not healthy. Maybe that's why my throat infections in the end could not heal themselves :(
When you have to be strong, despite a fever
I have to work at the same time as I am sick, because I am sick so often so it is not like an alternative to be free every time. I've learned to live with it! Then two Alvedon and one Ipren are the rescue! Note: I then work from home and sit in front of the computer all the time. So physically, it's no more strenuous than watching a movie.
There are also those who have children who are ill at the same time and just have to be strong. To you I just say: two Alvedon and one Ipren at the same time, you will not regret it.
What time should I take antipyretics?
Tänk på tiderna! Du får ta mer Alvedon och Ipren efter 4-6 timmar. Men du får inte ta mer än två alvedon på 6 timmar och inte mer än 3 Ipren per dygn. Jag brukar tänka “2 Alvedon var 6:e timme, 1 Ipren var 8:e timme”
If I have something important planned (eg a video meeting) then I time so that I take two Alvedon and an Ipren at the same time about 1.5 - 2 hours before the meeting.
But otherwise I usually spread it out so that I am never completely tablet-free. For example like this:
However, this is when I have a real fever. If I have a mild fever instead, I take tablets if necessary. For example. an Alvedon 3-4 times in one day only, nothing more. You should not eat unnecessarily.
I must also emphasize that when I talk about Alvedon in numbers, I am talking about the small size 500 mg. If you have 1000 mg tablets, you can only take one tablet every 6 hours.
Maxdos Alvedon: Maximum 8 tablets per day (recommended 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours) Maxdos Ipren: Maximum 3 tablets per day (every 8 hours if you want to spread it out over a day).
3 tips to sleep better when you have a fever (tips 4, 5 & 6)
What are the problems when going to sleep? 1. frossa. 2. you do not fall asleep 3. night sweats.
1. Tablet planning
Plan your antipyretic tablets så att du tar det ungefär en timme innan du ska sova. Om det egentligen är “dags” att ta tablett tidigare så brukar jag hellre stå ut och vänta lite längre, så att jag fyllt på lagom till natten.
Why? It is good for several reasons. On the one hand, you get chills when the fever increases, but as soon as the tablets start to work, you get hot instead. Falling asleep with chills is next to impossible, you become so cold even though you are very hot. For me who hates freezing, chills are extremely difficult.
It also helps you fall asleep. I do not know if everyone has that problem, but I can not fall asleep when I have a high fever. If I fall asleep, I sleep very badly. Almost like I'm just half asleep. But after reducing fever, I fall asleep like a log.
2. Sleep in terry cloth
Sleep in a terry bathrobe! This is the best ever. If you do not own one and your fever is a one-time occurrence, then you can put a large towel on the sheet and have a large towel between you and the blanket. But nothing beats a terrycloth bathrobe, that you are completely wrapped in terrycloth, even your arms.
När jag har frossa så svettas jag ingenting, men när febertemperaturen och feberfrossan går ner tack vare tabletter så känner kroppen “oj vad varm jag är” och sen vaknar på natten och är helt blöt av svett. Jag menar inte bara lite fuktig, utan som att någon duschat mig i sömnen. Att vakna sen när “värmeböljan” är över, med då kalla och superblöta (!) sängkläder. Alltså det är HEMSKT. Usch. Förbered med frotté! Skulle du inte svettas så är det inte värre än så, men om du febersvettas som mig då är det guld värt för att kunna sova natten ut.
3. Water and antipyretic tablets next to the bed
Prepare tablets and a glass of water next to the bed. Partly in case you get thirsty. But mainly because if you have a high fever, the antipyretic tablets for a whole night are not enough. I then wake up around 4 o'clock with chills again. Do you know what's awful when you have chills and throbbing headaches at the same time? To take off the blanket and stand up to go to the kitchen!
Top up with antipyretics so that you feel a little better and do not have any chills, just in time until you wake up in the morning. It's about timing :)
Here I am after a night with a terry bathrobe and a 39 degree fever. I felt shit but thanks to my permanent makeup tattoos, I still look pretty alert (?) Haha.
Fever (tip 7)
Feberfrossa innebär att du fryser jättemycket fast du är jättevarm. Du har frossa medan febern stiger, jag upplever att den går över när febern nått sin topp. Det minns jag att mamma sa när man va liten “du fryser när febern går upp, och svettas när febern går ner”.
Since I have had contact with the care regarding this, they want to know how high a fever I get every time. Then of course I let all the antipyretic tablets go out of the system first before I take the temperature. How do I know when the fever has reached its peak and will not rise again? Well, because the chills are starting to subside.
So, to get rid of the chills, you can either take antipyretic tablets, or wait until the fever stops rising.
Meanwhile, the heating mattress is my best! Had I had a bathtub, I probably would have actually gone to bed there. When you freeze so much that you just shake as well.
And warm your hands in the sink! When I have a fever, I am still very hot around the body, even though I am freezing. However, my hands and feet get really cold. Ice cubes!
It's like the body shuts off the blood circulation in the limbs to prioritize the other organs (?) Haha, it may not work that way but it feels that way. Then I usually fill the sink with hot water and warm my hands.
Before they get the heat up completely, they always look like this:
Half red and half blue haha. Poor little fingers :)
You can also have chills without fever, then my tips on heating mattress and hand bath also work of course.
Detta inlägg är nog bra även om man tar hand om ett febrigt barn. Så att man har mer förståelse. T.ex. var jag en gång med och tog hand om ett barn med feber, hon hade tidigare haft frossa men ville nu ta av sig tröjan och mamman sa “nej du måste ha den på dig, det är kallt och du är sjuk”. Så frågade jag “när gav du Alvedon?” vilket var 1,5 timme tidigare. Då kunde jag förklara att hon säkert känner sig supervarm nu när Alvedonen värkat ordentligt. Jag som vet hur det känns när svett-vallningarna efter Alvedonen kommer, haha. Så fick hon ta av sig tröjan och blev nöjd direkt :)
As I said, this post is my own tips on fever. You can read more about fever and advice on 1177.
Hope my fever tips can help someone more! Maybe someone who slipped in here via a Google search or so :) Feel free to look around the rest of the blog also in such cases, I do not blog so much about health really but mainly about makeup, entrepreneurship and a little private too ♥
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