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Health and Beauty Tip -- Calming Blemishes
To take the red out of pimples and blemishes quickly, saturate a cotton ball with anti-redness eye drops and apply gently. This may not be a permanent fix, but it lessens the redness considerably when you have places to be!
Quote of the Day
See, that's all you're thinking about, is winning. You're confirming your sense of self- worth through outward reward instead of through inner appreciation.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Salt Bath
When you have a chance to take a long bath, add some sea salt to the water. It's inexpensive, helps remove impurities from your skin, and (best of all) is very relaxing.
Quote of the Day
"Let us make one point, that we meet each other with a smile, when it is difficult to smile. Smile at each other, make time for each other in your family."
Health and Beauty Tip -- Unclogging Pores
After you shower, run some hot water into the sink and lean over it with a towel over your head, so that your face is nearly touching the water. This will open and unclog pores, which helps to prevent blemishes.
Quote of the Day
You can take from every experience what it has to offer you. And you cannot be defeated if you just keep taking one breath followed by another.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Chamomile Rinse
For softer, shinier hair, soak two bags of chamomile tea in two cups of water, and use this as a final rinse when you wash your hair. This also gives your hair a much nicer scent than most shampoos.
Quote of the Day
Having a holiday weekend without a family member felt like putting on a sweater that had an extra arm.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Extra Shine
After washing your hair, rinse with cold water for 30 seconds. This is a great, simple way to get some extra shine!
Quote of the Day
I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Natural Highlights
Run a bit of lemon juice through your hair, then sit in the sun for 15-20 minutes, for natural, subtle highlights. Be sure to condition afterwards so the lemon doesn't irritate your scalp.
Quote of the Day
Roam abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall come when thou must quit it for good.
Health and Beauty Tip -- A Tip Before Swimming
Before you hit those indoor heated pools, wet your hair with regular tap water. Your hair will soak this up first instead of the chlorinated water, prevening it from getting as damaged.
Quote of the Day
This became a credo of mine...attempt the impossible in order to improve your work.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Static-Free Hair
Problems with static when you brush your hair? Take a tiny bit of lotion and run it through your hair ... but not at the roots. This will make it much more manageable and keep the static away.
Quote of the Day
People who ask our advice almost never take it. Yet we should never refuse to give it, upon request, for it often helps us to see our own way more clearly.
Health and Beauty Tip -- High Arcs
If the arc of your eyebrows isn't as high as you'd like, try putting some white or light-colored eyeshadow just underneath, on the browbone. This will make your eyes stand out, and give the illusion of a higher arc.
Quote of the Day
In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Eyebrow Gel
Instead of using gel or mascara on your eyelashes, try a little petroleum jelly. This won't get clumpy as the day goes on.
Quote of the Day
"The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart -- far more damaging to yourself than to them."