Gourmet Magazine's food editor Lillian Chou introduces cooking enthusiasts to a little-known method to peeling a ginger. She addresses the problem of cooks taking too much of the ginger off with the skin when peeling with a knife. To reduce this wasteful practice and get dependable results every time, she encourages the use of a spoon! This simple tool can take the skin (and only the skin!) off ginger without any hassle. It also is apparently very good at getting the hard-to-peel spots on gin...
The author of this video takes us through the process of smoothing the skin in Photoshop. The video helps you to conceal blemishes in your photos. It is an easy way to soften and smooth someone’s skin in a photo without blurring out any important image details. One would definitely look few years younger after this editing. Though the sound quality for the video was somewhat less, the explanation was so clear that one could understand the entire process very easily.
Anna Saccone shows which colors to wear if you are a brunette, pale, with cool undertones, having any eye color. She explains about some basic colors such as white, cream, and mint green, which work best with your skin undertones and hair color to best accentuate your features and look. Anna gives this general guide as a good base, though depending on specifics that work for you, may change a little since each person is different.
Pomegranate is native to Persia and it is a combination of two Latin words that mean apple and seeds. Wear old clothes and put a paper towel over the cutting board because the juice of the pomegranate can spray out and it stains. Start by cutting off the top and bottom of the pomegranate. Score the pomegranate by cutting through the skin in four different places. Get a bowl of water and hold it under water while you pull the skin off. As you take the pomegranate apart you are trying to get th...
In this two-part tutorial, learn how to make a homemade, preservative-free refresher spray to set your makeup after application. Hosted by Koren of EnKoreMakeup, part one shows us what goes into making the mixture: Distilled water, glycerine, a tea bag, cucumber, rose water, and essential oils: tea tree, rose, rosemary, sage, lavender, & lemon oil. (Oils can be found at Coastal Scents.) In part two, Koren shows us how to combine these ingredients to make the refreshing, makeup setting spray.
Increased blood supply and a growing belly contribute to pregnancy itch. Take these steps to reduce the itch and gain some calm.
How to use a banana skin to buffer up and clean your shoes!! Use the oils from the fruit to buff your loafers. This is a quick, easy and economical solution or replacement for shoe polish. Plus you get a great snack to eat in the meantime.
For really ornate tattoos, or for artists with limited skill, a transfer can be a life-saver. This how-to video shows how to transfer the desired image of a tattoo from a piece of paper that is easy to sketch on to the skin where it can then be traced with a tattoo gun. You will need grease proof cooking paper and a felt tip pen. Watch this video tattoo tutorial and learn how to transfer an image temporarily onto skin.
This medical how-to video demonstrates how-to suture an open wound. Follow along and learn the step by step process of closing open skin. Note that suturing should be performed by a medical professional.
Watch this instructional cosmetics video to create reggae dancehall inspired makeup look for dark skin. Begin by highlighting the eyebrows with a bit of shiny pink gloss. This happy reggae look uses gold and pink eye shadows with ivory shimmer. Use a high definition eyeliner and add yellow highlights under the eye. If you want to really commit to this look, use the false eyelashes with theatrical patterns.
Watch this instructional cosmetics video to create a vintage 1930's look for dark skin. Reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance, this smokey eyes look with deep purple and shiny pink brings out the spirit of American romance. Highlight areas of the face with a shiny powder. This look definitely calls for dark, sumptuous lips.
A great shave starts before even picking up a razor. Hydrating skin can soften the hair and prevent irritation of the skin. Watch this video tutorial from Gillette and learn how to shave.
Everyones favorite sauce is tomato sauce. In order to make a delicious tomato sauce you need to know how to make clean, peel and de-seed tomatoes properly. In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to remove tomato skins effectively.
Do you hunt? Looking to shoulder mount your deer? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to properly deer skin for a full shoulder mount.
Fishing enthusiasts don't need to waste the skin on a prize catch. Eat the meat, but when cleaning the fish, cut the skin so that it stay in tact for mounting. The delightful English demonstrator walks through the steps of cleaning, prepping, and stuffing a mounted taxidermy fish. Watch this video taxidermy tutorial and learn how to prepare a fish (in this case a zander) for creating a taxidermy mount.
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This is a simple and effective way to get a gruesome ripped off skin look for home movies using toilet paper, liquid latex and make-up.
This fashion video will help you complement your skin tone with fabulous fashion. Learn what colors to avoid and which to embrace.
Dr. Coyle Connolly, D.O., board-certified dermatologist and skin cancer expert removes a wart from a woman's leg for a skin cancer biopsy.
A quick tutorial on how to prepare and prime your skin prior to makeup application.
Make fake skin for your Halloween fun, just like we did when I was a kid! Use it for fake cuts, burns, and other ghoulish fun! Or use it to cover up those ghastly birthmarks.
Some tips for tweaking the tone and color of skin in Photoshop.
Kathleen Karridene, a top makeup artist from Hollywood with credits to various top TV sitcoms like Friends, shows how to use Luminess Air airbrush system with tips for highlighting and erasing flaws on skin.
Roasted chiles make a deliciously zippy addition to soups, stews, eggs, enchiladas -- just about anything. They can be roasted outdoors on a grill, over a gas flame or under the broiler. Turn them until the skin is charred and blistered on all sides, making sure not to char the flesh. Drop the still-hot chiles into a brown paper or plastic bag to allow the collected steam to loosen the skins, about 15 minutes. Once cool enough to touch, peel off the skins and remove the stems and seeds.
Hey dolls! I have to share the secret of Copper peptides with you all. I don't know why it's taken me so long to jump on this band wagon because the science and studies behind the product are amazing!
Mario is one of the most recognizable character in the world, and if you own an XBox 360 you can't play any games featuring him. He can still be a part of your gaming life though if you follow the steps in this video and make your XBox 360 Avatar in the likeness of Mario.
Need some cool sound effects for your next film? Kipkay's got an idea… the "Rumble Pipe". This noisemaking pipe creates a rumbling sound perfect for any drone SFX. Try it out. It's just a little sounds effects gizmo. Cheap and easy!
Need to import your videos into Flash CS3? Look no further, this tutorial is for you. In the following video, learn how to import and compress your video files and convert them to flash video! Matters covered in this tutorial include: Importing flash video, compressing the video using presets, compressing just the video or just the audio, adding cue points and using cue points, and cropping, trimming, and resizing your video. Also learn how to use the basic skins provided by Adobe in Flash to...
Nude lips are tricky to get right. If you make them too light, you will look like you have toothpaste or powdered donut stuck to your mouth. If you make them too dark, you look bizarre and if you make them too similar to your actual skin tone, you can look like a zombie. If you are having trouble figuring out how to apply the right type of nude to your pout, follow along with Petrilude as he shows you exactly how to select and apply this sort of look. So, what are you waiting for? It's time t...
This video illustrate us how to preform a simple interrupted suture in surgery. Here are the following steps:
This video shows viewers how to use orange peels to remove permanent marker from surfaces. Use a small piece of an orange peel for this. To begin, massage the skin (outer layer) of the orange peel. This will cause the oils in the skin to rise to the surface. Once you have massaged it enough, rub the orange peel over the marker stain. Keep rubbing until the marker is entirely gone, or only faint stains are left. It may take a couple of tries, but the stain will usually be entirely removed. In ...
Brian demonstrates a simple method of cutting a pineapple in this entertaining video. He starts reviewing some pineapple research. Pineapples are named after pinecones! Brian also discusses the concerns of eating pineapple for people with certain health conditions. First twist and pull off the flower top of the pineapple. Then cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple so that they are both flat surfaces. Then cut off the skin of the pineapple, retaining as much of the flesh as possible. Use...
This anatomical look of the human body will have you dissecting a cadaver to see the superficial limbs. This video tutorial is basically just skinning the upper and lower limbs.
Baking soda is like a miracle in a box. Whether you need to clean a doggy doo doo stain on your carpet, need to deodorize your refridgerator, or need an all-natural face scrub, baking soda has a cure for it all.
Acne sucks. And if you thought it sucked badly enough during your high school years, then imagine how utterly frustrating it is to have your skin clear up for a few years and then for the acne to come back as an adult.
Nobody likes bags under their eyes. They can make a person look aged and can be depressing to look at. In this skin care tutorial, you'll find out how to get rid of those bags underneath your eyes using cream. This can be done in the morning or right before you go to bed. So good luck and enjoy!
Sick and tired of looking all red from blushing or other reasons? You don't have to live with it. You can use anti-redness creams to make that redness a thing of the past. Follow the instructions in this video and get your skin back.
Sometimes it may not be the best idea to apply foundation before going out. It may sweat away, get all over you clothes, or just be uncomfortable on those hot and humid days. This video will show you exactly how to achieve a flawless, concealed look without using any foundations; just moisturizers and powders.
Don't pick the blemishes on your face, at least until you've seen this how-to video. You shouldn't pop zits because of the high risk of scarring, but you'll probably do it anyway. Watch this video skin care tutorial and learn how to pop a pimple the safest way possible.
Master this essential salon service in the comfort of your own home with this how-to video from Elle magazine. Instead of spending lots of money on a professional spa treatment, do one yourself. Watch this video skin care tutorial and learn how to give yourself a facial at home.
