Thank you to all who have served our country--especially my dad, a WWII veteran.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Why Should You Exfoliate?
Exfoliating is like using extremely fine sandpaper on your skin. You are using a mildly abrasive material that buffs away dead skin cells, leaving glowingly healthy skin in its place. Exfoliating has several benefits.
First, old dead skin cells that make your complexion dull are scrubbed off, leaving new fresh skin cells.
Secondly, after exfoliation, it is easier for skin to absorb moisturizers and other skin treatments. If your complexion is normal to oily, then exfoliating is helpful three to four times a week. For drier skin, exfoliation should only be done one to two times a week maximum.
You should establish a skincare routine that includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. You will keep your skin healthy far longer.
Exfoliating will help remove the build-up of dead skin cells from your skin, and will reveal the younger and healthier looking skin underneath.
When exfoliating please take care not to try and scrub your skin to the connective tissue - all you need to do is to gently scrub to remove dead surface cells. Scrubbing your skin with too much vigor and using too abrasive products can irritate your skin, cause damage and leave it open to infections and other problems.
I have dry, mature skin so I usually exfoliate twice a week.
First, old dead skin cells that make your complexion dull are scrubbed off, leaving new fresh skin cells.
Secondly, after exfoliation, it is easier for skin to absorb moisturizers and other skin treatments. If your complexion is normal to oily, then exfoliating is helpful three to four times a week. For drier skin, exfoliation should only be done one to two times a week maximum.
You should establish a skincare routine that includes a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. You will keep your skin healthy far longer.
Exfoliating will help remove the build-up of dead skin cells from your skin, and will reveal the younger and healthier looking skin underneath.
When exfoliating please take care not to try and scrub your skin to the connective tissue - all you need to do is to gently scrub to remove dead surface cells. Scrubbing your skin with too much vigor and using too abrasive products can irritate your skin, cause damage and leave it open to infections and other problems.
I have dry, mature skin so I usually exfoliate twice a week.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Wordless Wednesday
Hoping she wasn't going to fall until he finished photographing her. (Venice, Italy)
Monday, November 2, 2015
Do You Know the Secrets of Aging Well
Adapted from 50 Simple Ways to Pamper Yourself, by Stephanie Tourles (Storey Books, 1999).
Here are 11 wise and simple tips for feeling your healthy best, no matter what your age!
1. Do you get enough sleep? Getting plenty of quality, sound sleep allows your body to rest, recharge, repair, and replenish so you’ll be rarin’ to go the next day.
2. Are you inspired by life? Picking up a new hobby, finding a new challenge, or reading more will stimulate your brain. (Mine has been taking up photography.)
3. Are you a “people person?” When we reach out and try to help someone every day, we feel more engaged with life. I don't think posting on Facebook counts...
4. Do you pace yourself? Scurrying though life can be stressful and aging. When we slow down and become more mindful of our activities, we enjoy them more.
5. Do you have a companion animal? Studies show that pet owners live healthier, happier, less stressful lives.
6. Do you hydrate? Dry skin ages prematurely, so using a good moisturizing lotion is always a good idea. So is drinking lots of water every day!
7. Do you protect your skin from prolonged exposure to the sun? Although studies show that we need 10 minutes of unprotected sun every day, more than that (even with sunscreen) can be damaging.
8. Do you eat fresh, whole foods? Real, unprocessed food is what our bodies need. Junky empty calories may satisfy a temporary craving, but the whole stuff is what keeps us feeling and looking our best. Strive to "eat the rainbow" everyday. Stock up on fruits and veggies.
9. Do you exercise daily? Keep moving to keep joints flexible, heart healthy, skin glowing, and energy-levels high. You don't have to be a runner--lots of ways to get in some exercise. Find a friend to help you meet this goal.
10. Do you have a positive attitude? This is probably the single most important determining factor for living a long and happy life. Pollyanna was right: think positive!
11. Have you simplified your life? Knowing what really matters and putting your time and energy there is a great help for living fully. It’s not the material things that bring true happiness, it’s friends, family, good food, pets, and time spent doing things you most enjoy.
I think most of these are fairly simple to attain. However, for me #5 is probably not going to happen--I am just not a pet person!
Friday, October 30, 2015
DIY Body Products
After looking at the DIY masks that Tip Junkie has on her site, I found a few more that sounded fun to try. I thought I would share them with you. For more fun bath and body recipes go to www.craftbits.com
Fruit Salad Facial
1 Ripe banana
1 pineapple ring
3 strawberries
Mash the fruit together in a bowl or use a food processor. Take the fruit paste and apply it to your face and allow it to soak in for 20-30mins for a soft, refreshed, revived and cleansed facial. This mix will last 2-3 days in the fridge.
Apple Hair Rinse
2 cups of water
2 tbs of apple cider
1 red apple
Place all the ingredients into a blender and process, pour the mix into a bottle and apply it to your hair after you shampoo. Allow it to sit a few minutes and then rinse well. Do not apply conditioner. This will give your hair a lovely shine!!
Monkey Banana Hair Mask
1 ripe banana
3 tbs of whole egg mayonaise
1 tbs of olive oil
Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and apply to the hair, place a shower cap on and leave for 20-30 mins. This hair mask will store for around 1-2 days. Your hair is going to love this Monkey hair mask, the banana soothes your hair and fills it back with potassium and loads of shine.
Red Wine Sugar Scrub
5 tbsp raw sugar
5 tbsp mascavado sugar/ brown sugar
3-4 tsp honey
2 tbsp red wine
Mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl until sugar turns like a sticky paste form. Mixture is ready to use and can be stored in the fridge for 2 days. The measurement above is enough for a one time usage.
Fruit Salad Facial
1 Ripe banana
1 pineapple ring
3 strawberries
Mash the fruit together in a bowl or use a food processor. Take the fruit paste and apply it to your face and allow it to soak in for 20-30mins for a soft, refreshed, revived and cleansed facial. This mix will last 2-3 days in the fridge.
Apple Hair Rinse
2 cups of water
2 tbs of apple cider
1 red apple
Place all the ingredients into a blender and process, pour the mix into a bottle and apply it to your hair after you shampoo. Allow it to sit a few minutes and then rinse well. Do not apply conditioner. This will give your hair a lovely shine!!
Monkey Banana Hair Mask
1 ripe banana
3 tbs of whole egg mayonaise
1 tbs of olive oil
Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and apply to the hair, place a shower cap on and leave for 20-30 mins. This hair mask will store for around 1-2 days. Your hair is going to love this Monkey hair mask, the banana soothes your hair and fills it back with potassium and loads of shine.
Red Wine Sugar Scrub
5 tbsp raw sugar
5 tbsp mascavado sugar/ brown sugar
3-4 tsp honey
2 tbsp red wine
Mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl until sugar turns like a sticky paste form. Mixture is ready to use and can be stored in the fridge for 2 days. The measurement above is enough for a one time usage.
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