This is a profession that's changing all the time as we move further into the digital age. The makeup artists we're talking about here aren't the ones who'll tend to your hair or cosmetics at your local beauty salon; they're the sort who'll be invited to apply makeup for television or film productions, and may be paid to create or promote makeup brands for manufacturers.
Social media is having an increasingly large say in who makes it within this profession. Instagram and YouTube are full of makeup artists demonstrating their skills in pictures and in video. If they develop a large enough following, big brands will pay them for endorsements. The larger your social media presence, the higher a fee you can demand. Obviously, it helps if you're also good at applying makeup and have a flair for design, and a cosmetology license doesn't hurt either!
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.