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| Winter Skin Care |
| Cold winter weather can cause dry skin to the face, lips and body. Even worse than dry skin, it can also cause chapping. Chapped skin is when the skin begins to be rough, red, and/or crack. The skin can also begin to split and become sore. |
| Changes in our skincare routine may be necessary in the winter months. Adding a few extra products or changing some of the current products in the skincare regime can help prevent damage to the skin from the winter weather. |
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Use a humidifier. With the heat on and the windows closed, the air inside can become very dry in the winter, making the dryness and itching of eczema even worse. Use a humidifier to place moisture in the air. If you don’t want to invest in an expensive humidifying system, smaller, relatively inexpensive humidifiers can be obtained at a local drug store. Placing two or three of these around your home will help to humidify the dry air. This can keep skin from drying and becoming cracked and itchy. |
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Switch to an oil-based moisturizer and moisturize frequently. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. Moisturizers that come in ointment… |
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| your BEAUTY |
| Beauty Tips – Eyes, eyelashes & eyebrows… |
| Eyes |
| How can I make my eyes look younger? |
| The first step is to apply a little eye cream on the brow bone and |
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| under the eye. This will reduce fine lines. Now dab on a concealer that matches your skin tones. The last step is to line the eye with a white pencil just beneath the lash line. It will give the impression of larger and brighter eyes. |
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| How can I make my eyes look larger? |
| Brush a light shadow from lash line to brow. Add second layer from lash line to crease. When applying liner, widen the line at the outer edge to lift the corner. Line outer corners with dark… |
| More about Beauty Tips – Eyes, eyelashes & eyebrows » |
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| • Strawberry Cream is a glossy pink and tastes of luscious berries dipped in chocolate. |
| • Caramel is a sheer bronze gloss with sensuous, buttery sweetness. |
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| monthly HIGHLIGHTS |
| Another huge time saving and stress reducing tip for gift shopping is to use the internet for that shopping. |
| Well, unless you actually enjoy crowded malls and pushy patrons, that is. Shopping was never easier! |
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| your STYLE |
| Holiday Coping |
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| Does Holiday Depression have you Singing the Blues? |
| According to Ann Vernon, a counseling professor at the University of Northern Iowa, “Stress is an emotional reaction to circumstances that you feel are out your of control.” The onset of winter, with its low temperatures and shorter days, often contributes to feeling blue by causing seasonal depression or SAD. |
| Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress |
| Try to be honest with yourself and recognize your feelings |
| Regardless of what is causing your grief, it’s a good idea to acknowledge and express it. You may need some alone time. On the contrary, you may feel better sharing and discussing your thoughts and feelings with someone. Most importantly, understand that it’s ok; many people experience seasonal depression and holiday blues. |
| Seek support |
| If talking to a family member or friend about your feelings isn’t enough to make you feel better, you may want… |
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