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1/29/13

20 Beauty Secrets Every Teen Should Know

"No, I'm not! I'm not a tomboy! I love my makeup! That's not true! I'm not a tomboy!" -- Hilary Duff, Academy Award-winning actress

There's nothing worse than getting advice from older people, we know, we know, but the truth is some advice is worth taking and keeping, especially when it comes to fun beauty tips. We've been reading fashion magazines and testing beauty products for years. In this time, we've read 1000s of beauty tips, tried 1000s of products, but only a few are worth keeping around. So, here we share with you the 20 things we wish we knew when we were teenagers.

Skip the foundation

If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don't. Foundation is for women over 30. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted mosturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

You pat concealer in, you never rub it in

This is a beauty trick every magazine touts. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

Play up your lips or your eyes, never both

If you wear smokey eyes, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eyeshadow. Don't heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you'll look like a clown.

And never, ever line lips in a darker color than your gloss or lipstick.

Less is more
Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eyeshadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss. Add a pop of blush in winter.

Natural hair is always hot

If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle. More hair color tips here.

Vaseline is your best friend

Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It's also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers

Long layers are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don't get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

Acne? Get thee to a dermatologist, stat

Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those $150 jeans you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you'll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

Spend money on key beauty products

Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? I give you the scoop in this article. See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first

There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a department store or Sephora before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

Buy these products in a grocery store and you'll be lucky if you picked the right color for your skin tone. What you can get away with without testing: Mascara, eye liner, most basic eye shadows and lip gloss.

When can you skip sunscreen ? Never

Here's a trick we wish we knew: The first beauty product you should apply every day is sunscreen, even if it's cloudy or rainy outside. Why? Good habits start young and if you use sunscreen now, you'll have gorgeous skin when you're 50, 60, 70. Remember, the sun's UV rays can penetrate clouds and car windows.

Wrapping hair around the barrel creates waves

There's nothing cooler than long, layered waves. To get them, wind hair AROUND the barrel of a large curling iron. Reverse direction for each 2-inch section (wind up for one, down for another).

Self-tanner will always stink

Unfortunately, even the best ones smell. Your best bet is to apply self-tanner a good 24 hours before an important event and take a shower (don't loofah) to wash off any smell. For really big events like a dance or wedding, consider a professional spray tan. These are pricey and don't last long, so make sure to do it a day before the big event.

Don't let nails go

Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don't keep the polish on until half of it's chipped away. Also, there's nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.

Don't line the inside of your eyes

It will make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, line just at the lash line. Also, an obvious line doesn't look natural. Smudge the line just a bit. >

16. Oily hair? Try baby powder at your roots

If you have blonde hair, sprinkling a bit of baby powder on your roots and at your crown will soak up excess oils. If you have brown hair, you might be better off with a dry shampoo for your hair color.

Shave legs at the end of the shower

Cut down on nicks and cuts by making shaving the very last step in your shower or bathing ritual. 9 more shaving tips here .

Know your best feature and play it up

What feature do people comment on most? Play it up. If you're told you have Angelina Jolie lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colors. If it's your eye color people love, find eyeshadow colors that complement them and make sure to wear mascara. Also, know what color shirts look best on you and go shopping.

Scrubs are great for dry skin

If you have dry, itchy skin in winter, invest in a scrub and handmitts and scrub away in the bathtub. Make sure to slather on a thick moisturizer afterward. For dry, callous-y feet, buy a pumice stone. They work better than any of the other wimpy options on the market.

Remember: Beauty is mostly internal

Think about a girl you know who's overweight yet all the guys love her. Why? Because she's confident. If you aren't wearing makeup and your toes haven't been repainted in weeks, if you're happy and smiling you will still be 10 times prettier than the mopey cheerleader sitting next to you in class. Trust us (wink).

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7 beauty secrets you must know!

We all have read thousands of beauty tips and tried hundreds of beauty products. Mind you, only few are worth following. We share some useful beauty tricks!

Secret 1
Drink water: Thinking it's no secret? Well, forget about the eight glass rule. Make sure you drink just enough that you don't feel thirsty. Says freelancer Prachi, "My skin gets all flaky and dry if I am not well hydrated."

Secret 2

Sunscreen is a must: Sunscreen is a guarantee for youthful skin. UV rays is the most common source of skin cancer and ageing. Be it rains or sunshine, make sure your skin is nicely smothered with sunscreen- and you know the rule- apply it 15 minutes prior to walking out so the body absorbs it properly.

Secret 3
Moisturise: Make sure you have a moisturizing body lotion that includes a self-tanner. It helps you hide spider veins on your legs and give a slimming effect all over.

Secret 4
Hands and neck are important too: Treat your hands and neck like your face. Wash, cleanse and moisturise. Apply suitable creams and rub it nicely on your neck and hands to make sure they glow as much as your facial skin.

Secret 5
Exercise! If you want glow on your face, facials are not the only option. Workouts help improve blood circulation and oxygen capacity. So hit the treadmill and enjoy the healthy glow!

Secret 6
Eat right: Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Stress a lot on vitamin A, C and E and they help deal with skin issues. Applying antioxidants on the skin also help...

Secret 7
Feel good: Do things that make you feel great about yourself. If you look happy you will automatically feel the glow. So smile and stay cheerful!

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1/28/13

Skincare Beauty Tip: Secrets for Flawless Skin – Even in Winter Months

We all know that one baby-faced person with perfect skin. No blemishes, no dry spots – just a smooth, clear, radiant complexion. How do they achieve and maintain such a perfect complexion year-round? Here are some secrets.

1.Science and Medicine. The main thing women use to achieve the baby-face complexion are pills. There are several different kinds of pills that can control acne; birth control, hormones, antibiotics or pills specifically made for controlling acne. If you want to go this route, talk with your doctor and find out which would best be suited for you. If you are nature-oriented and do not want to mess around with pills, keep on reading. There are more beauty care secrets!

2.Use Cool Water. Many of us have long been taught that drying out your skin is the best way to control acne. We have news! It’s not. Drying out your skin will cause it to produce more oil to gain back its ‘protective layer’. Washing your face with a mild gel, such as Cetaphil or Spectrojel, and rinsing with cool-lukewarm water will keep your skin clean and clear without drying it out.

3.Keep Hydrated – Inside and Out. Aside from drinking plenty of water each day, fill your sink with lukewarm or cool water and add a few drops of oil. Coconut oil and Almond Oil are great choices. Hold your breath and soak your face for as long as you can. Come up for air and keep soaking for about 3-5 minutes. Your skin loves to soak up water, and you probably know that after having a long bath your skin feels the most soft and smooth. Finish your soak by immediately applying a light, unscented facial moisturizer and either let your skin air-dry or gently pat dry with a towel.

4.Blot Excess Oil. If your skin is constantly oily and shiny, blot with oil absorbing sheets. There are many different brands and they all have one main goal; to remove excess oil without the need for adding more pore-clogging powder to your face. Keeping as less stuff off your face as possible will keep it looking fresh and healthy.

5.Keep it Clean! The number one rule of maintaining healthy looking and flawless skin is to keep your hands off it. Your hands and fingertips are crawling with bacteria. You don’t want this on your face and seeping into your pores. This is the number one way breakouts occur! Try to keep as much away from your face as possible and always remember to wash off your makeup at the end of each day.

Following these simple beauty care tips will give you smooth, clear and hydrated skin making it easy to apply makeup or feel confident without wearing any cover-up at all.

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Hair Beauty Tip: Hairstyle Tips for the Fabulously Framed

Putting on a pair of glasses is the ultimate way to showcase your personality and style to the world. As "spexy" ladies already know, donning a pair of frames instantly changes your look. The good news is that you’ve done the hardest part you found a frame that’s a perfect fit. The next step is a cinch; just make a few quick adjustments to your hairstyle and your spec-tacular look will be complete.

Whether you’re fresh on the eyewear scene or a seasoned guru, these tips offer simple solutions to the most commonly faced issues when choosing the most flattering hairstyle for your glasses:

Large Frames
Large eyeglasses can easily take center stage if they’re not accompanied by the proper hairstyle. Your best bet is to pump up the volume with a big and voluminous hairstyle, starting with your roots, and keep your hair long and layered. If your hair falls flat and straight, you run the risk of your eyeglasses overshadowing your beautiful face.

Small Frames
Petite facial features look best in smaller frames, but if your look lacks the right hairstyle, the result can be boring. While small frames can appear more demure, you can still show them off with hot new hair. Try sporting a short-cropped, wavy haircut that will open up your face. Steer clear from harsh, chin-length bobs which can make your face appear smaller.

Wide Frames
While wide frames can be statement makers, you want to make sure the overall statement you’re making is a good one. If your hair has too much volume on the sides then your face will appear wider. Instead, focus on making sure your ‘do does just the opposite and go for length by adding a little volume at the top followed by chunky, textured bangs and luscious, straight locks.

Contributor: Eyecessorizeblog.com

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1/27/13

Hair Beauty Tip: Top 4 Hair Styles

Every year brings a new collection of trendy hair styles. There are 4 types of styles this year that will be popular: They include wavy hairstyles, hair styles with layers, hairstyles with bangs and the bob hair style.

Wavy – This hair style features soft, bouncy waves all over. Create this hairstyle by first applying a curl-enhancing cream or gel and a heat protectant to damp hair. Blow dry the hair using a diffuser attachment and just your fingers to shape and position the hair. Once the hair is completely dry, you can add all over waves using a medium barrel curling iron. Roll up small sections of hair in the curling iron and hold in a vertical position for about 20-30 seconds, or until the hair in the curling iron feels hot to the touch.

Layers- Layers are a great addition to any haircut. They help to add movement to a style, reduce bulkiness and can sometimes make styling easier. If you have extra frizzy or thick hair, you will want to go with very long layers as short layers do not work well with frizzy hair. A very popular trend today is to get a short to medium length haircut with very long layers added throughout. The short shag hairstyle, similar to Meg Ryan’s in Harry met Sally, is making a comeback this year. It has that heavy layered- looks like you grabbed the scissors and started cutting your hair every which way-look that can be worn in a short or medium length.

Bangs – Hair bangs, like layers, are a great addition to any haircut. The most popular type is the side-swept bang. These bangs are longer, past the eyebrow, and are styled swept off to one side of the face for a very flattering look. There is also the full bang, short and choppy bang and the fringe bangs. Fringe bangs are just a hint of bang and are the best type of bang to start with if you have never had bangs before. Create the piecey bangs look quickly by applying a small amount of pomade to the ends of the hair.

Bobs – The bob is still a very popular style. Although bob trendsetters Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes no longer wear bob hairstyles, this type of cut is still popular because of its flattering appearance and easy style-ability. There are many different versions of the bob, including the inverted bob, short, medium and long length bobs. Adding highlights or lowlights to the bob haircut can create a more dimensional look.

Contributor: Hairresources.com

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1/22/13

How to Remove Acne Scars?

How to remove acne scars? - There are several ways to remove acne scars. The appearance of acne starts during puberty when the body actively produces hormones that causes sebum (oil under the skin) is too strong in the skin. It will be running smoothly but it will definitely leave a mark that will haunt your appearance forever. Treating acne scars can be done through natural ways and dermatological procedures that would probably cost a lot. However, acne scar treatment still depends on the mildness and severity of the scars.

Here are some techniques eliminate acne scars naturally:

1. Water is the key. It has been proven that water is one of the best natural methods to remove acne scars and prevent acne breakouts come back. Drink at least 8 glasses of water or more per day, which will help your skin to remove dead skin cells that are not desirable.

2. Rosehip seed oil is also an effective remedy for removing acne scars. This is an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle that helps the skin to regenerate. Massage it on the scar twice a day.

3. Eat a balanced diet may help in removing acne scars. More nutritious foods you include in your diet, the faster the scar healed. It helps in building the skin cells and make the skin healthy.

In addition to natural ways of removing acne scars, there are also dermatological procedures that would definitely give faster results. However, pregnancy and other health conditions may hinder you in the procedure. Here are some hi-tech methods can remove acne scars effectively.

4. Nowadays, not only certified dermatologists who perform dermabrasion but also a beauty salon doing. Dermabrasion is the removal of the top layer of skin using a special machine. Once the skin heals, the top layer will have a smoother and clearer appearance.

5. Laser resurfacing is one way to remove acne scars and most affordable care. This technique uses only a high level of light energy that will eliminate acne scars and even prevent wrinkles.

With all the options available, you certainly will not let your acne scar is still obvious is not it?

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1/21/13

Health: Liver Tackles, Intake of Following to Eat

A healthy lifestyle is one way that can be done to prevent liver disease (liver). However, it turns out there are foods that can clean our liver. What are they?

The liver is one of the important organs in our body. Liver function produces enzymes to maintain healthy bile. Damage to the liver is characterized by a component of blood called bilirubin. Such damage can lead to a person developing the disease fatty liver syndrome.

Basically, liver damage can be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Too much alcohol and junk food is the biggest cause of a person's heart disease. To keep it, we must be smart sorting food intake. There are some foods that can be dangerous and there are also foods that can clean our liver. The following foods is considered the researchers can cleanse the liver, as reported by Boldsky.

Garlic
Some studies revealed that garlic has cleaning properties. Garlic has two essential ingredients in it, that allicin and selenium. Both the content is considered to cleanse the liver.

Green Vegetables
Green vegetables contain chlorophyll which is very good for the heart. Chlorophyll serves to absorb toxins and remove them from the body. The more levels of green vegetables you eat, the more toxins in the liver is wasted.

Apple
It's not exactly apples to cleanse the liver function. However, the apple contains pectin that can clean up toxins in the body. Toxins that can damage the liver, can be blocked by the benefits of apples.

Olive Oil and Omega-3
Olive oil and omega-3 contains good cholesterol that helps in the metabolism of fats and heart health. Typically, a good fatty acid contained in olive oil.

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Health: Strawberries and Blueberries Prevent Heart Attacks

Good news for you fans of fruit types of berries. According to the study, women who regularly eat strawberries or blueberries lower risk of heart attack.

The study, published in the journal Circulation suggests that women who eat berries often 32 percent lower risk of heart attack than those who ate the fruit once a month.

Blueberries and strawberries are fruits high in flavonoids, especially the type of anthocyanin, which is known to be beneficial to fight the plaque causes a heart attack.

Recent research on the benefits of berries includes 93,600 women aged 25-42 who participated in the Nurses Health Study II. A diet of participants was recorded every four years during the period of 18 years. At the end of the study, there were 405 respondents who had a heart attack.

"Diligent eating fruits berries, even at a young age will reduce the risk of heart attack later in life," said Aedin Cassidy, chairman of the department of nutrition of Norwich Medical School at the University of East Angelica, England.

In a study published in 2012 in the American Journal of Medicine also noted that women who frequently consume antioxidants from food, the risk of heart attacks dropped by 20 percent in a period of 10 years.

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1/19/13

How to Eliminate Acne Safely

How to get rid of acne and acne scars safely, quickly and most effectively using natural materials as a mask and does not cause side effects. The disease is almost becoming everyone's subscriptions, despite the recovery but not a few who continue to stick to face and never healed. Acne usually occurs on the first time when we're puberty or around the age of 12-19 years whereas in adolescence as it is on the production of androgen hormones and trigger acne.

The emergence Acne or Acne Vulgaris is due to chronic inflammation of the oil glands of the skin (pilosebaceous / sebaceous) lack of balance caused by the oil formation oil out through the surface of the skin causing the buildup and then hardened clump eventually clog on the face trigger the bacteria causes of acne (Propionibacterium acnes). Foods that cause acne should be avoided, such as milk, yougurt etc. or at least not too much to consume, although in various studies such as chocolate, sugar, milk, and seafood is not proven to cause acne origin consumed in reasonable and not excessive. The food most widely believed to trigger the disease advances are nuts such as peanuts and so on.

The most important thing for those of you who have sensitive skin acne would be nice if selective in choosing food, especially if you have to prove that certain foods can cause acne, if it's been done and proven after eating the acne on your face started to appear so avoid these foods to prevent acne more. If the acne already there are actually many ways to eliminate acne naturally and as modern as the use of laser or injectable steroids. This time you can try traditional and proven effective, easy, inexpensive with no side effects.

1. Oranges peel & Lemons
Both of the above materials can be used for stubborn acne, in addition to other drugs that can be found easily at drug stores or at stores that sell beauty products. How crushed orange peel until smooth, mix a little water and apply on the affected acne, allow up to 10-15 minutes then rinse with clean water.

2. Cucumber
Although cucumber fruits are easy to find and the price is very cheap in fact contain substances that are beneficial to the body including acne. You could do by way of slicing and pressed on the affected part and its function to provide cool effects on the skin is inflamed, after 15 minutes and then rinse with clean water.

3. Honey
Natural fluid produced by honey bees. From various scientific research results, honey proved to cure various diseases including the eradication of acne. How dab honey on acne affected skin, use a cotton or cotton but (urekan ear), allow 15 minutes then rinse, do it every day until the acne dries.

4. Papaya
Papaya fruit contains vitamins, but many people do not like because of the less savory smells if it is too ripe. How to taste papaya blender and rub on the face of the inflamed leave for 20 minutes then wash.

5. Egg Yolk Mask
Eggs contain a lot of protein, Take 1 egg (good chicken) and remove the white until it is clean then grab the egg yolks and beat until smooth and make the face mask, leave on for 30 minutes then rinse.

6. Walnut fruit and yogurt mask
Soften crushed pistachios way until it turns into a fine powder, take at least 2 teaspoons, then mix the plain yogurt. Then the walnut mixture was applied to the face and massage leave for 20 minutes then rinse to clean.

Acne is a skin problem often make sufferers feel is often confused, because treatments often fail or do not go away. So hopefully naturally How To Eliminate Acne above could help you that find it difficult to eradicate acne effectively. Besides functioning as a treatment method can also be applied to remove acne scars are usually still attached to the face in the form of black spots or small hole shaped opening.

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1/6/13

Drinking Water to Clear Skin

Today I want to go more in depth with water. What I found in my research is that most people that have acne are dehydrated. When I had acne, I realized that I don't drink enough water and when I started drinking more my face became clearer and clearer.

One of the biggest things that you can do if you have acne is to just drink enough water. You need to flush out the toxins and detoxify your blood flow. It also helps the nutrients and minerals to your skin cells.

As a general rule, you're going to drink 50% of your body weight in ounces of water each day. If you're working in a warm climate or your working out, you probably should be drinking 60% of your body weight in ounces.

Let's say you weigh 150 pounds, you want to be drinking 75 ounces each day. If you have a bottle that says 30 ounces, you got to drink 2 ½ of those whatever it may be. If you're 100 pounds, you should drink 50 ounces each day. So just divide your body weight in half and drink that much in ounces each day.

The next thing I want to talk about is tap water. It is something I recommend that you don't drink. To be honest, it would be better if you didn't shower or wash your face with it. What I do recommend is either purified or spring water.

There are different types of purified water, and the real good ones costs over a thousand dollars, but, over your lifetime that water purifier is way worth it. You get high quality water every day and you're not putting poison into your body.

There reason why I don't want you to drink tap water if you have acne is because it contains sodium fluoride. This is a toxic chemical that's not good or your body. The second thing that you don't want in your body is chlorine (like pool chlorine). The third thing is that traces of metals can also be found in it such as iron. The fourth thing and probably the worst thing about tap water besides fluoride is traces of pharmaceutical drugs. This is ridiculous because when you are not prescribed on a drug and you're putting these drugs in your body - it's not good for you because your body is going to react to those and that will probably cause more breakouts, health problems. You could damage your liver, your colon, your adrenal glands, limb systems, circulation, heart, lungs, etc. The problem though is that tap water is the most readily available water.

I personally recommend spring or purified water. Like I said, the purification systems out there are literally a thousand dollars in price. But you can buy spring water in gallons - I bought myself for $0.80 a gallon and that's pretty good. The only problem when you buy gallons of water is that it's in the plastic. The plastic contains something that's called PVA - a chemical that gets in the water. So even when you're drinking purified water out of plastic, you're getting PVA into your water. So it's best to drink your water in a glass.

Doing this will help your health over-all in your lifetime and make your feel better and stay healthy with clear skin. You will see your skin clear up with enough water intakes. Hope you've learned something from this and put it to use. You can either use it or lose it.

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1/3/13

Healthy Skin Care

Cheap, natural, and safe alternatives to clean and healthy skin.

The cosmetic industry makes billions of dollars each year from the publics quest for great skin. There is something for everyone: oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, acne marked skin, and sensitive skin. No matter what the problem, some company has marketed a solution just for you. While many chemical products do have merit, skin care solutions can be expensive. One trip to the mall can result in hundreds of dollars of lotions and potions aimed and cleaning, moisturizing, and reversing the affects of time. Before going the mall or the drug store, try looking in the refrigerator or grocery store. There are skin solutions that can be found in your cupboard or the produce section.

One common skin care product is the mask. Masks are used mainly to clean pores and tighten skin. To create a natural mask to draw out impurities and tighten your pores look no further than your refrigerator. Two useful masks both involve egg. In order to moisturize and soothe the skin mix together one egg, a heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise and a tablespoon of honey. Mix this together thoroughly with a fork and apply sparingly to the skin. Allow this to dry and then wipe off with a warm washcloth. Follow this with your favorite toner and enjoy the fresh clean feeling. A good mask for tightening and drawing out impurities is a simple egg. Beat a cold egg with a teaspoon of water. With your fingers liberally spread the egg all over your face. Allow the egg to dry. Your skin will become very taught and the dried egg will crack. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry. Your pores will be visibly smaller and your skin will feel taut and clean.

Another popular product is the scrub. Scrubs are used to exfoliate. Exfoliation is removing the outermost layer of dead skin. By doing so, fresh skin is revealed resulting in a smoother texture and healthy color. A scrub that is appropriate for all skin types involves honey, oatmeal, and orange juice. Mix together one-half cup oatmeal, one egg, and a tablespoon of honey, and two tablespoons of orange juice. Thoroughly mix this all together, and gently scrub your face with it. Do not scrub too hard. Hard scrubbing will damage your skin and strip away too much natural oils. After scrubbing, rinse with cold water and pat dry. Follow with your favorite toner and moisturizer.

One other product that blankets the cosmetic market is the astringent. Astringents are meant to dry up oil and tone the skin. Ones that contain alcohol are drying agents while those that do not cleanse while keeping natural skin balance. The best natural a low cost astringent for all skin types is witch hazel. Witch Hazel is a natural substance and is very gentle. It can be used anytime for a quick refreshing of the skin. Simply apply to a cotton ball and liberally smooth over the skin and allow to air dry. In addition to its soothing qualities, it also smells clean and botanical.

Chemicals whether natural or man made will not help the skin if a healthy lifestyle is not maintained in addition to good skin care. Three important lifestyle habits necessary to clear skin are consistent adequate sleep, good hydration, and regular exercise. Sleep is very important to the body. Getting good rest will always leave the body and the face refreshed and healthy. One only has to look in the mirror after a night of restless sleep to see the bags, dark circles, and acne that can result from lack of proper rest. Hydration is also important. Drinking eight or more eight-ounce glasses of water a day helps to keep the system clean. Water is necessary to cleanse impurities and to keep the skin well hydrated. Last but certainly not least is exercise. Regular aerobic exercise helps to maintain good blood flow and cardiovascular health. This results in your body becoming increasingly efficient with toxin removal.

Remember that clear skin is a lifestyle and not something that comes in a bottle. Before you spend lots of money on the latest cure-all facial remedy, turn to your kitchen and run around the block. Wake up to new skin.

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4 Homemade Apple Masks

You know how they say: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are the perfect fruits for eating healthy meals in the evening or keeping a diet. But have you ever thought nourishing your skin with apples? Apples have many vitamins, such as A, B1, B2 and C which can be used in nourishing your skin after sun exposure or in keeping the wrinkles and acne away. Interested?
Here are 4 homemade masks using apples. Let you skin enjoy some apples and feel young again.

Toning mask for aging skin
You hate your new wrinkles and don’t know how to make your skin look and feel young again? Just use apples. It’s very simple. Here’s the secret: peel two apples, put them in the blender and afterwards mix them with a tablespoon of honey. Apply the mixture on your face and neck, and then let it stand for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and after that apply a moisturizer.

Apple mask for acne
This mask is very easy to prepare. You will need one tablespoon of honey, half an apple in blender and a tablespoon of clay (any type). Apply the mask on face with delicate movements, massaging gently for 5 minutes to stimulate skin circulation and absorption of the ingredients. You can use this mask both in the mornings and in the evenings.

Apple mask for skin glow
Mix the grated apple and mix it very well with one egg white. Apply the mask in a uniform layer on the face and let it act for 10 minutes. The final step is to rinse with warm water. Your skin will glow again.

Apple mask with yogurt
Mix the grated apple and mix it with 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt with as little fat as possible, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of starch for cooking. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This mask speeds up the natural production of collagen in the skin, contributing to the healing of old scars (acne, measles and so on).

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How to Drink Water for Naturally Healthy Skin

You might have known that our human body is made up of 70 percent water. But do you know? Not only does water maintains the normal operation of our body, but it also flushes it from our skin. For naturally healthy skin, here is how you can drink water in the most proper way.

1. You may say you drink coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices each day. And surely, they can be counted into your daily water intake but always remember that pure water is the best for the health of our bodies and skin. Make sure you drink at least 4 to 5 glasses of pure water each day.

2. A best thing to do: once you get up in the morning, or before you go to bed each night, drink a glass of water.

3. Before eating, drink a glass of water to help fill you up so you can eat less. This is super benifitial if you are on a diet to loose weight.

4. When you exercise, make sure you drink plenty of water, which replenishes the water you loose through sweating.

5. At any time of the day, drink water before you feel thirsty. Once you are feeling the signs of thirst, you are already dehydrated.

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1/2/13

5 Things You Should Know About Beauty Product Packaging

5 Things You Should Know About Beauty Product Packaging. Every single month a fresh new product launch takes the industry by storm. We have an obsession with skincare items and our cabinets are now spilling with dozens of half used bottoms. We're always waiting for the next great thing that claims miracles to stock on our shelves. There isn't just dry, oily, and sensitive skin types this day in age. Nope, those terms are merely at the top of the pyramid of skin care products.

Extensive studies are conducted in order to zone in on key specific areas you want to focus on. Needs are tailored to suit very distinct results. Finding products that actually work can be a bit of chore, because finding that gem of an item takes leg work.

Before I go any further let me just say, expensive does not always define good.

1. Look for items with a short ingredient list.
Federal law states that ingredient lists must start with the ingredient that is of the highest concentration followed down to the lowest. If you're searching for one particular ingredient then take a look at the list and see where it falls. If it's way at the bottom the likelihood of it actually being effective is no likely. The other problem with using an abundance of substances is the concentration of individual amounts reduces. Ingredients are getting lost amongst each other.

2. If you can't read the ingredient then you might want to skip it.
We're not all chemistry majors. We put so many chemicals on our skin it's almost scary. After you complete the skincare regime, make-up application, and hair prep women have applied over 20 different chemicals and you haven't left the house!

3. Industry PHRASES TO tempt YOU

Common words used on packaging like "Hypoallergenic", "100% Natural", "Sensitive for all skin Types", etc are used as a marketing strategy. The FDA (Foods and Drug Association) has passed none. Be aware they are all sneaky marketing moves created by the beauty industry.

4 'ACTIVE' INGREDIENT

All items include at the least 1 or two substances are the primary reason a product does what it claims to achieve. The inactive substances are just there to help, not interfere, with its effectiveness. Some natural skin care products contain 90% of active ingredient with a mere 10% a make-up of the inactive ingredients. As an example, in case you're looking for a solution to deal with acne, you might search for items that contain salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide. If you're searching for a normal skin option try out green tea, lavender oil, or Vitamin E.

5. Verify EXPIRATION DATES

It's not likely reputable stores will carry expired products, but you'll just want to double check before buying. For the most part companies manage the inventory with sales reps that travel to stores on a regular basis. If you're buying natural merchandise remember that they will expire much sooner than chemical based products. Preservatives are usually added to chemical based products, which gives them a longer shelf life.

If you decide to take the step over to the world of natural beauty products you will probably find at least 1/3 of your cabinet space frees up. This is because most natural products are multi-purpose. For instance, I use jojoba oil as a moisturizer, but can also use it to remove my eye make-up. With most oils (like Coconut oil) they can be used over your entire body, as well as the face. Just as a side note, Coconut Oil is also a great sun tan lotion.

Before you purchase any items do a little research on the most common ingredients. Irritations may even be caused by all-natural skin care items, so be sure to check a patch of skin before trying. For example, if a product is geared towards acne an individual with delicate skin may have a damaging reaction to higher concentrations from the active ingredient.

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1/1/13

10 Ways to Treat Acne Naturally

As I get older, I have begun to look more and more for natural ways to care of my body. I have done this for a few reasons. The first is that it’s usually healthier to use natural things rather than manufactured products containing chemicals and God knows what else. The second is it’s almost always if not always cheaper to do things naturally. Lastly, it’s surprisingly easier to mix together a few things from the grocery store rather than finding that one product in the store or ordering it online and waiting for it to arrive. Because of all of these things, we’ve posted about other uses for household items, natural beauty recipes using everyday foods, more natural beauty tips and more. Today, I bring you the plight that has plagued me for years and the ways I have discovered to treat acne naturally. Before you buy some more Clearasil, Neutrogena or Proactiv, give one or more of these ideas a try. I have not bought any acne products since discovering these recipes and I don’t think I ever will. Here are some of the best ones I’ve found to give you some natural help!

Apple Cider Vinegar or Rubbing Alcohol as Toner
Both of these are highly acidic, meaning they can kill dead skin cells and clean out pores very well, but you should be careful with them as well. They work just as well as any store-bought toner and are much cheaper. Rubbing alcohol is especially potent, though, so be sure to pay attention to your skin when using it. If it begins to dry your skin out, lessen the use of it. You can either use it less often or dilute the liquid with some water.

Honey as a Quick Fix
Honey is naturally antibacterial, which is why it’s used in many scrubs and facials. If you have a pimple that you need to be rid of by tomorrow, just put a dab of honey on it, then a band aid to keep it in place overnight. The next morning, the pimple will be gone or significantly smaller. You can also use honey by itself as a facial mask. Leave it on for an hour or longer if you wish to see a clearer complexion by the next day.

Toothpaste as a Quick Fix
If you don’t have any honey around the house, you’re sure to have some toothpaste. It must be white paste and not gel, though. Just cover the pimple in toothpaste and then put a bandaid over it before you go to bed. The pimple should be gone or much smaller by the morning.

Lemon Juice as Toner
Lemon works as a toner like apple cider vinegar and rubbing alcohol, but because it is so acidic, it can’t be left on your face for very long. Apply lemon juice to your face as a toner, and wash off after 15 minutes. In just 15 minutes, it will dramatically clean off the dirt, oil and dead skin on your face. Don’t use this one too often though.It’s a very strong treatment and because of that, your skin could become very sensitive to it if overused. It’s an extreme treatment for severe acne, so only use when necessary.

Brown Sugar Scrub
This is my personal favorite and what turned me onto using natural things rather than buying acne products. In the shower, once your skin is damp (and your pores have been opened up by the heat), scrub the acne problem areas with brown sugar. This will clean out dirt, dead skin cells and oil clogging your pores and soften your skin as well. The next day, you will see a noticeable change in your acne and your skin will be silky smooth. If you really want to get the most out of this scrub, apply a toner after you get out of the shower to truly clean out everything in your pores. Use this scrub only 2-3 times per month though, because it dramatically opens and cleans your pores. If you overuse it, your body may begin to overproduce oil and your acne could get worse.

Egg White to Remove Oil Crack 1-2 eggs in a bowl separating out the yolk from the egg white. Then, beat the eggs whites gently until consistant. Next, simple spread it over your face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. The eggs white remove excess oil from your skin.

Egg Yolk to Stop Pores from Clogging
Just as egg whites help acne, egg yolks have benefits as well. Most of the nutrients in eggs are found in the yolk and it’s very true for your skin. Eggs yolks contain lots of Vitamin A, which is comprised of retinoids. Retin-A, which is used in many beauty products (and you’ve probably heard of it on many commercials) is found in Vitamin A. It’s great for battling acne, because it helps regulate the amount of skin cells being produced, therefore preventing your pores from becoming clogged. Also found in Vitamin A is 13-cis-retinol, which helps regulate oil and bacteria production. So, a yolk battles all of your skin problems in one use. Just crack 1-2 eggs and separate the yolk from the egge white. Mix the yolks together then apply to your face. Within a few minutes the yolk will harden. Once hardened, let the yolk sit on your face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse off. Besides the fact that it is a very cheap and useful treatment, this facial mask can be used as often as 1-2 times per week.

Freeze out Pore Problems This may sound odd, but one way to get rid of dirt, oil and dead skin cells is the freeze the pores. When pores get cold, they close up forcing out the dead skin cells, bacteria and oil. Once you’ve forced out the bad stuff from your pores, you can wash it all away to prevent it from spreading to another part of your face. Pack a plastic bag with ice, then wrap it in a hand towel. Place it on the problem area for at least 10 minutes. Once the spot is good and cold, use a face wash (and cold water) and then toner.

Garlic to Prevent Breakouts Smash two peeled garlic cloves into a pulp or until you can squeeze juice out of it. Apply the juice to your face and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. There’s not much science behind this treatment, but it does work. The good thing is that you can use this treatment as often as you want, but don’t leave it on for extended periods of time, because it may eventually burn your skin.

Mint to Soothe Skin
Mint contains menthol which is a natural anti-inflammatory. This means it takes away the red that plagues your skin when you have acne. You can use either mint oil or the juice of blended mint leaves. Just apply to the affected areas of your face or your entire face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with water. You can use this treatment as often as you’d like, too. Due to the fact that it is an anti-inflammatory, it won’t bother your skin.

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How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars Naturally?

How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars Naturally? A smooth, blemish-free skin has become the dream of all young women, which they can show off to everyone. However, acne plagues millions of people of all ages and can leave the acne scars on the affected area. Acne scars are actually a post-inflammatory change, which have a serious effect on a person's self-esteem and emotional state. The following recommended natural remedies may give you fast relief for acne scars.

White Sugar

After cleansing, rub a little white sugar on your palm. Add some water to prevent stimulating the sensitive skin. Then rub it over your face for 1 minute. Rinse with clean water. Do it 3 times a day.

As far as medicine is concerned, sugar is beneficial for wound-healing. It is recommended to wash your face with white sugar every day. In a week, your skin will be white and smooth again. In addition, it is also effective in treating acne scars. Persist and you will achieve great results than you might think. For some people it is really a cheap and easy way to deal with skin conditions.

Seaweed Mask

Go and buy a bag of seaweed pellet mask in a cosmetic store. Add some clean water to 20 grams of seaweed pellets to make a face mask. Apply it to your face for 10 minutes. Rinse with clean water and then apply some face cream. Do it every two days.

This facial mask has proved to be highly effective in eliminating acne scars and will leave your skin feeling incredibly smooth and silky. It only costs you about 5 yuan for the seaweed pellets, and a bag of pellets can be used for 8 times.

Vitamin C Mask

Crush 500 mg of Vitamin C tablets in mineral water. Soak the mask paper into the water. Apply it to your skin and leave it on for 1 minute.

Experts said that 500 mg tablets is enough, and this is a simple and practical mask to clear up acne and its scars.

Carrot

Crush fresh or cooked carrots into a paste. Add degreasing dissolving powders. Stir until it gets thick. Apply the paste to your face till it dries up. Rinse with clean water. To date, carrot is accepted to be an amazing food to fade and heal scars.

Aloe Vera and Phosphatide

Take 1/4 cup of aloe vera juice and a spoon of phosphatide powders. Mix them together and stir evenly. Apply the paste to the scars for at least 15 minutes. Do it once a day.

Some researches have shown that aloe vera produces positive medicinal benefits for healing damaged skin, while phosphatide can resume the situation of decrease of skin laying rapidly and maintain the reasonable balance of moisture to the skin.

Dermatologists suggest that early acne treatment is the best way to prevent acne scars. But if you have scarring from acne, the above are some fast and easy methods being used for fast removal of acne scars.Tapioca + Egg White

Tapioca + Egg White

Break an egg and get the egg white. Mix it with 10 grams of tapioca. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Be careful to avoid areas around the eyes and mouth. Do it twice a week.

As we know, tapioca and egg white are both famous for whitening and cooling effect. Mix them together to make a face mask will do wonders to your skin. It not only helps to make your skin smooth and soft, but eliminate the acne scars effectively. This homemade mask is a cheap one.

Tapioca + Yogurt

Add several drops of yogurt into the tapioca. Stir evenly. Apply the paste to the acne scars before you get to sleep in the evening. Rinse it the next morning.

Keep in mind that too much tapioca is not necessary, or it will cause the blockage of pores. Use low fat or degreasing yogurt to avoid fat granules. Persist, and you will get great results.

Apple

Cut an apple into slices. Pour the boiled water over the apple slices until they become soft. Cool down and apply to the acne scars for 20 minutes. Rinse with clean water.

This is really a very simple remedy to treat acne and acne scars. You just need to apply it to your skin twice a week. Make sure to pick fresh apples.

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How to Get Rid of Back Acne?

Back acne(Bacne) is another term for back acne or body acne. It tends to form on the back, upper arms and the buttocks and can take several forms: pimples, blackheads, pustules and cysts, which are painful and form deep under the skin's surface.

What Causes Bacne?

There is no scientific explanation for what causes back acne.

According to this article on the Acne Resource Center, back acne tends to occur around puberty when the sebaceous glands, which produce sebum, start functioning. When too much sebum is produced, pores and hair follicles can become clogged, attracting bacteria. This can lead to acne.

Stress, oily or fatty foods, excessive sweating and even genes do not seem to play a role in the causes of back acne, according to the Acne Resource Center. There is also no proof back acne is developed from tight clothing, excessive sweating and heavy backpacks (although it is possible 'bacne' is exacerbated by this).

How to Treat Back Acne?

For milder versions of back or body acne a topical 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream or gel may suffice. Simply dab the cream on the acne at night and let it dry before you put on clothing. Severe acne, including cysts, should be treated by a dermatologist.

To treat mild back acne:

Step 1 Wash the back with an anti-bacterial cleanser formulated for the face, such asCetaphil. Stay away from regular soap. Let skin dry.

Step 2 Follow with a 10 percent benzoyl peroxide gel or cream. Let dry.

Step 3 (optional) Some experts suggest using the benzoyl peroxide in tandem with an alpha hydroxy treatment such asAlpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion is optimal.

For severe back acne, consult a dermatologist for prescription treatment.

How to Prevent Back Acne

Exfoliation is a great way to get rid of dead skin cells that tend to build up on the back, buttocks and back of the arms. Use a sugar scrub (milder than salt scrubs) in the shower on a weekly basis.

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Best Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Acne Scars Fast

Although it is not a simple method, it is possible to go for quite a few do-it-yourself solutions for scarred tissues. In truth, an all natural acne treatment is favored by a lot of people in the combat pimple scars. This is due to of the variety of natural active ingredients that are available in any kitchen space.
It is of significant benefit when you thoroughly adopt the tips below:

Lemon juice (or even lime juice): Lemons are the very best organic fruit for scars from acne alleviation given that they provide citric acid which improves lemons into biological discolor. Press a lemon to get the juice from it. Next, wash up your face to clear off sebum as well as use natural cotton wool to soak up the juice. At that time, put it on with care to scarred part; delay nearly 10 to 15 mins and sanitize your face just as before with cool water. You could you do it regularly in months for amazing impact. You may even mix a spoon of yogurt coupled with oatmeal, and then integrate one or two droplets of fresh lemon juice. Apply the combo on your scarred part and wait a little for about 10 mins. Eventually, clean it off and wipe your skin with a dry and clean towel.

Natural Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is definitely a helpful component. It is widely known for relaxing the skin area as well as the basic formula in many skin treatment supplements yet in this instance fresh Aloe vera ointment is better for you. The best way to use Aloe Vera Cream is really very much like that of lemon juice: cleanse your facial skin followed by apply the Aloe vera extract to intended area. Wait a little for a few minutes and after that clean your facial area with fresh water.

Olive-oil (aka lavender oil or tea tree oil): Olive oil is well loaded with nutritional vitamin supplements A, D, E, C, B1 and B2. It delays the aging process and dissolves oily stuff and dirt being stuck in the pores of the skin. Also, olive-oil can make the skin soft and smooth, stimulates the skin regeneration, fades the pimple scar and preserves it from being dried up. Before going to bed, massage your face with some olive oil for a couple of minutes together with cleanse your face with cool water. Afterward, dry your facial area with a gentle cotton soft towel.

Tomato or cucumber facial mask: Tomato and cucumber possess tremendous power to help minimize acne scarring. Cucumbers contain a large amount of vitamin A, B1, B2, C while tomatoes are filled up with vitamin A, C and sulfur. They clear off the contaminants in the pores and freshen up your skin. To initiate, rinse your skin with clean water. Cut cucumbers into small slices, apply them on your face then wait a little for approximately 15 minutes. Following that, clean your skin a second time. Perform similarly with tomatoes. It is important noticing that two or three times in a single week are enough and it is preferable to wear cucumber face mask in the nighttime in consideration that if you do it in daytime, your skin is likely to pick up sunburn when you go out. Whenever it is required for you to go out in day time, you should take sun rays block or wear hats.

Garlic: Garlic is not simply a necessary factor for a wonderful recipe but also one of the helpful organic additive which diminish the intensity of scarred tissues because garlic features 100 % natural antiseptic, anti-fungal and antiviral attributes. Aside from that it erases the dead skin cells. Firstly, sanitize your facial area with water or mild cleaner and then softly pat the face dry. Following that, grind a clove of garlic carefully and incorporate it with a couple spoon of water and gently apply the formula onto your skin. Eventually, waiting for just a few minutes and wash it off with warm water.

Egg whites: Egg whites are abundant with proteins and amino acids so it can help lighten the scarred skin and shut down the pores. In a small container, whip 2 egg whites until they turn fluffy and white. After which, put the egg whites to you face and wait for it to dry on the face. Finally, cleanse away the egg whites with rather warm water. It is beneficial that you perform this process two to three times a week. with a small amount of honey, pay attention to the scarred spot and leave it be around 15-20 minutes. Wash your face and wash it with a soft cotton towel. Be sure to perform the treatment every day for rapid positive changes.

Baking soda: Baking soda is classified as a sort of powder used in making cakes, however not many people appreciate how helpful this stuff is for acne scar therapy. It banishes dead skin cells and tones the acne scarring. Merge a spoon of baking soda with two or three drops of water, followed by put the compound all around your face. Wait around for about fifteen minutes making sure that the skin could absorb the material and rinse your facial area with clean water.

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Want to be Healthy? Change Your Lifestyle

Lifestyle will determine our physical condition and overall health. Lifestyle we live before or now, will affect our health today, even in the future. The majority of the illness in this era is related to lifestyle, especially our diet. We do not just suddenly suffer from diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, stroke, or heart attack. We choose a lifestyle that causes us to have it at this time.

Then, in addition to lifestyle, which often questioned is the effect of genetic factors. Which has been the justification for most of us as the cause of our pain. Many people say that. Many patients assume when parents, grandparents, brothers suffering from diabetes, then her DM also, what may make, take it, it was fate.

True, there are some diseases associated with genetic factors, which can not be modified. However, in most disease is caused by lifestyle and diet that we choose. Therefore, assuming there is a genetic factor as a candle, it will light up when there is no lighter. And, the lighter it is our own lifestyle, which causes the disease blossom in your body.

Accordingly, in early 2013 was an opportunity for us to rethink our lifestyles are so far have supported our expectations to stay healthy, or if we are in a state of pain, how can recover. As a simple example, you now suffer from diabetes. DM, the exact cause is unknown, but risk factors such as obesity, sedentary life, unhealthy eating patterns responsible for the onset of diabetes. You know that, all of the risk factors associated with lifestyle, genetic factors also play a role, but you can not intervene.

So, now you are suffering from diabetes is largely determined by the lifestyle you live for this. Then, if your lifestyle is the same as before, yes, you will still like it now. Your expectations for better in the future, it is not possible. In fact, over the disease, your age, your DM may get worse, complications a matter of time.

Changing lifestyles, behaviors that had already become our habit is difficult. Most patients I see sometimes after experiencing serious complications from the disease dawns. After a leg amputated because of diabetes complications was going to diet. After being diagnosed with lung cancer in a smoker was going to quit. My terms, realized after her forehead hit the wall. However, among which are hard to change it, millions of others turned out to be. Millions lovers can stop smoking, millions of people with diabetes can choose a healthier lifestyle. I think the key is motivation, willingness and awareness is strong.

Therefore, if you want to be healthier in the year 2013, change your lifestyle. If your lifestyle and your diet can make you sick, instead of lifestyle and diet can also make you healthier. Small changes that you do like to add a few vegetables into your plate, cut back a little dose of your plate, you reduce the amount of cigarette butts, multiply your step, graced your face with lots of smiles, the healthy be a part of your life.

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