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This is something I received in a newsletter. If I knew who the original author was I’d surely give them credit.
Our skin plays an important role in our health; it’s actually our body’s largest organ. Skin helps keep body temperature even, protects our organs and provides a pretty package for our body parts. Unfortunately much of the time we don’t take care of our skin the way we should, especially during the winter months, when skin can become dried out, itchy and uncomfortable. Here are some tips on keeping your skin healthy, feeling and looking great.
1. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week
Before stepping into the shower, brush your dry skin with your loofah, body brush or exfoliating gloves to help remove the loose skin and prepare your skin for the exfoliating process. Begin with the soles of your feet. working your way up your body. While in the shower, scrub your body in a circular motion with a natural exfoliate made from sea salt or sugar. You can purchase this, or make it yourself. When you reach the bikini area, don’t scrub too hard because the skin is very sensitive in this area. You can use a body brush to exfoliate your back and other hard-to-reach places. Be gentle on your face, particularly around your eyes and mouth, use an exfoliating product especially formulated for the face. Don’t forget about your hands and feet, you want them to look and feel soft and smooth too! Rinse your body with lukewarm water; follow by the coldest water you can stand.
2. Moisturize every day
After stepping out of the shower, apply a moisturizing body lotion all over. Make sure that its free of chemicals and dyes and if its scented make sure its from a natural source. Better yet, buy unscented and put a few drops of your favorite essential oil in it to personalize your scent. Keep the lotion out on your counter to encourage use whenever you feel you need it. If you’re worried about aesthetics, find a pretty decanter to keep it in.
3. Wash your face at night
All day long our face is exposed to dirt, toxins, and oils from the air, telephones, fingers, etc. Even if you don’t wear makeup, be kind to your face and wash it before bed. As we sleep our skin repairs itself, washing and moisturizing provides a perfect pallet for renewal. You will notice a difference in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines just by making sure your face is clean at night.
4. Drink plenty of water
Water is an essential part of eliminating toxins from your body, without enough of it toxins can build up in our skin causing breakouts and other skin problems.
5. Eat a healthy diet
The old adage “you are what you eat” not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, our skin can benefit from the good nutrition.
6. Exercise regularly
By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body, including the skin. In addition to providing oxygen, blood flow also helps carry away waste products, including free radicals, from working cells in the skin.
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xcellent time of year to take a walk or a hike, smell the fresh air and take in all the colors as they bloom. Exercise will help to relax you and the fresh air will give you energy. Also, the rhythm and repetition of walking has a tranquilizing effect on your brain, and it decrease anxiety and improves sleep.
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ingredients
instructions
Add salts or sugar to a bowl and slowly begin stirring in the oil until mixture is smooth, but not goopy. (You may not need the full cup of oil.) Add essential oil and any other fun additions. Mix well, Spoon into a decorative container or jar with a tight fitting lid.
I fell in love with the art of doing nails while training for my master Cosmetology license. The sad thing is that after a many years of having acrylic, silk, and gel applied to my nails I developed an allergic reaction to the chemicals used in all of these processes. It didn’t’ show up until I was almost finished with school and now I can’t get near the stuff without itchy, burning fingers. However, it hasn’t dulled my love of the art of applying polish and I’ll continue to learn new and fun ways to apply bling to my natural nails. On another note, I do have to keep my nails short, more of a sport length, since I’m also a licensed Aesthetician and doing more with skin care than with hair.
Oh…and I just have to say to all the non-professionals out there…you paint barns, but I POLISH nails, you wash cloths, but I SHAMPOO hair, and last but not least, you pluck chickens, but I tweeze eyebrows. So don’t ever say the word ‘paint’ when referring to nails ~ it’s POLISH, or don’t tell me you haven’t washed your hair in a week ~ it’s time to SHAMPOO it, and for God’s sake don’t pluck your eyebrows ~ you TWEEZE them. That verbiage is the best way of distinguishing an amateur from a professional.
The Hottest New Patented Technology in Nail Color.
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This is so pretty! Do you want to try this?
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Easy Quick Nail Art Design Red Black & Silver
I ♥ this pink to purple ombre! What do you think?!
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The key to working with holographic polish is how you hold the brush.
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Base color is China Glaze For Audrey then stamped with Orly French Tip White using BM317.
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Shellac is a nail product that lasts for at least 14 days without chipping, scratching, or smudging. Click the link to read step-by-step application process ==> http://bit.ly/15fnqTA
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Nail designs can easily be done at home. Click the link to learn how to do nail designs ==> http://bit.ly/X9LTbk
There are a lot of cool ways to do your nails with nail pens. They're easier to manipulate than nail polish brushes. Click the link to learn ==> http://bit.ly/WrufMc
OPI launched a new polish collection. It is called Mariah Carey Collection. Click the link to see more shades of this OPI liquid sand polish ==> http://bit.ly/15jsMgO
Decorate your own nails at home easily and quickly with just a few simple tools and your own nail polish. Click the link to find out ==> http://bit.ly/13ZJwXZ
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Inspired By: Burberry = Iconic and timeless tartan plaid
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Strawberry nail art is one way to add the pretty sweetness of the strawberry to your fashion look. Click to learn how to create Strawberry Nails Art with an easy how to tutorial using very little tools and supplies ==> http://bit.ly/VRrR4n
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