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Prescription for Disaster? Just heard that between...
2007-08-20 21:27:00
Prescription for Disaster ? Just heard that between 1997 and 2005 prescription drug use was up by some 90%. This upset me just a little bit. I understand that a good portion of that is because of the aging population and their dependence on painkillers as they grow older. However, I'm not a fan of prescription pills. In my opinion they lead to skin problems and when people tell me they can't use anything on their skin my first inclination is to ask them what prescriptions they're on. I often don't do that because I don't want to be nosy about people's medical conditions, so what I usually do is tell them that some prescription drugs have been known to cause skin problems, which is the absolute truth.I hate to think that people are suffering through all the side effects of these pills and not taking care of their skin the way they should. It's a shame.
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Don't Rub Your Eyes. Not only should you avoid rub...
2007-08-17 16:39:00
Don't Rub Your Eyes . Not only should you avoid rubbing the eye area for reasons of a foreign object in your eye, you should never rub your eyes, period. If there's a foreign object in there, flush with water and pat dry with a towel. Don't rub! It will scratch the delicate surface of your eye.Don't rub your eyes when you are tired because you will stretch the skin around your eye area and this leads to wrinkles. It's best to refresh your tired eyes by misting or splashing some cool water on your face and then gently pat dry with a towel. Or you can use eye drops. If you wear contacts, make sure you use the drops that are especially for contact lens wearers.
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Is Your Face Running? Does your makeup just slide ...
2007-08-17 05:47:00
Is Your Face Running ? Does your makeup just slide off your face in the heat and humidity of summer? You may not be able to use the same foundation year-round, you may just have to switch it up and opt for a lightweight tinted moisturizer during the summer months. These are great if you want sheer coverage for all those fun summertime activities. They work well year-round too.
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Your Look To Go. What better item than a Handbag ...
2007-08-03 20:16:00
Your Look To Go. What better item than a Handbag by Belisi to carry all your on-the-go cosmetics in? They also have ties, scarves and pocket squares so they've got you covered, so to speak, as far as those items go. I remember when Flo from the old TV sitcom "Alice" used to come in to the diner every day, take her scarf off head and tie it around her purse strap. Since then I've always thought handbags and scarves were the coolest thing! Go get yours today at Belisi! 25% off and free shipping with orders of $100 or more.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLOG! It was also MY birthday so i...
2007-07-27 15:36:00
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BLOG!It was also MY birthday so it's a double celebration.I look forward to another year of providing you with great information and tips on skin care (or skincare - one word)glamourbeautynail caremakeoversfacialsand some health and fashion news thrown in too.Don't forget to visit SkinCareTeacher
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Look Good Feel Better I just applied to be a volun...
2007-07-14 13:21:00
Look Good Feel Better I just applied to be a volunteer for this program. I live close to a couple of different cancer centers and I'm happy to do what I can to help out. Take a look at their site, there's a lot more to the program than I originally thought.
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Check out this article which talks about using pro...
2007-07-05 15:03:00
Check out this article which talks about using probiotics, a healthy bacteria in skin care and beauty products because of it's anti-aging abilities.
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Sugar, Sugar. I've said it time and time again: Wh...
2007-06-27 16:47:00
Sugar, Sugar. I've said it time and time again: What you put into your system has a lot to do with your appearance. You are what you eat, after all.It's important to also stay away from dangerous food additives that can cause chemical imbalances in your system. Some of the worst are artifical sweetners. Opt for natural sweeteners instead, such as stevia, organic sugar cane or honey.
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Sister Sandal Pledge. I love this. Just a friend...
2007-06-12 17:19:00
Sister Sandal Pledge . I love this. Just a friendly reminder; it's that time of the year again. Please raise your big toes and repeat after me. "As a member of the Faux Pas Sisterhood, I pledge to follow The Rules when I wear sandals and other open-toe shoes: I promise to always wear sandals that fit. My toes will not hang over and touch the ground, nor will my heels spill over the backs, and the sides and tops of my feet will not purge out between the straps. I will go polish-free or vow to keep the polish fresh, intact and chip-free. I will not cheat and just touch up my big toe. I will sand down any mounds of skin before they turn hard and yellow. I will shave the hairs off my big toe. I won't wear pantyhose even if my misinformed girlfriend, coworker,mother, sister tells me the toe seam really will stay under my toes if I tuck it there. If a strap breaks, I won't duct-tape, pin, glue or tuck it back into place, hoping it will stay put. I wil...
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Rock and Roll All Over Again OK, I'm having flash...
2007-06-03 22:16:00
Rock and Roll All Over AgainOK, I'm having flashbacks to my former life when I was a rock journalist, back before I got into the skin care biz.Back in the early 80's when The Police were huge, I must admit I was headbanging with the likes of Def Lep and Quiet Riot. I do like a lot of The Police's songs, though and I remember being so envious of hearing people talk about seeing them in concert and what a great show they put on. I am eagerly awaiting their big reunion tour! I'm planning to see the show on November 3rd in Atlantic City. That's my backup in case I can't make the August 4th show in Baltimore, MD. I've heard only great things about it and I'm so excited to be able to see them live. Most of the shows are SOLD OUT so get your tickets TODAY! Don't wait, or you'll regret it. Remember what I said earlier. You don't want to hear people talking about how much fun they had at the show - the one you didn't go to! I'm bringing my copy of the police cd to the show becau...
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A Healthy Within will get you Beautiful Skin. I kn...
2007-05-27 15:14:00
A Heal thy Within will get you Beau tiful Skin . I know you've heard it before, you are what you eat. So why ingest anything that's not good for you? So many skin problems can be traced back to bad eating habits, so go organic, get off any drugs you're on and quit smoking if you smoke. You'll be amazed at the results and you'll be so much more healthy. YOU are the only thing you've got, so take care of YOU!

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Take the time ...
2007-05-03 16:49:00
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Take the time to learn the dangers of sun exposure. You owe it to your health and your self. Make sure you stay sun safe this summer. Sunscreen, long sleeves and limit your time in the sun. See my earlier post in this blog about wrap-around sunglasses. Those will protect your eyes from the sun as well as help prevent fine lines from forming around the eyes.
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Vision Correction with Lasik. Years ago, in the ea...
2007-05-03 03:24:00
Vision Correction with Lasik . Years ago, in the early '90's I worked with a woman who had the laser eye surgery performed. I was surprised because at the time she was in her late '70's. She was thrilled with the results, though and recommended the procedure to others. I had often thought of having eye surgery performed to correct my vision. I don't much mind wearing my contacts, though and that's probably my main reason for not having it done.
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Eye Wash. I see so many women cleansing their eyel...
2007-04-29 17:39:00
Eye Wash . I see so many women cleansing their eyelids and eye area with their facial cleanser. Often times, the cleanser is not formulated for the delicate eye area. It may even lead to eye irritation. Also, chances are if you're applying cleanser there you will remove the cleanser with a damp wash cloth and that leads to more pulling and stretching of the already thin skin in the eye area.Use eye makeup remover on a cotton ball or pre-moistened cloth instead.
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Makeover for My Tree. I added this face to my tre...
2007-04-18 14:35:00
Makeover for My Tree . I added this face to my tree to give it some personality. It blends in pretty nicely and adds a whimsical touch to my front yard.Here are the supplies needed to give your trees a makeover.
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The Particulars of a Pampering Pedicure. It's sand...
2007-04-07 21:19:00
The Part iculars of a Pampering Pedicure. It's sandal season! Time to get those feet ready for the warmer weather ahead. If you plan on making a trip to a salon for a pedicure, here are some things you should know.An infection caused by Mycobacterium smegmatis, a rapidly replicating bacterium that responds poorly to medication, is a possibility when you go to get a pedicure. It starts out as a red, swollen toe or looking almost like a bug bite and then gets swollen and turns blue or purple. You're looking at a long course of antibiotics and possibly even surgery to correct the scarring that can occur. One of the most serious mycobacterium infections called fortitum may cause boils on the legs.While severe infections from a manicure or pedicure are rare, you wouldn't even want to risk getting a minor infection from having a pedicure done. Athlete's foot, toenail fungus and even warts are other potential pedicure dangers, not to mention allergic reactions, loss of a nail, and the s...
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One Mold You Don't Want to Fit. Mold is not good f...
2007-04-06 16:04:00
One Mold You Don't Want to Fit. Mold is not good for your health. If you live in NJ, DE or PA, you can give Mold Managers in NJ a call to help eradicate any mold issues you have in your home. Mold can lead to skin rashes along with numerous other health problems. Just run an internet search for "mold dangers" and you'll see what I mean.
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The Eyelashes Have It. If they don't, call eyelash...
2007-04-02 15:35:00
The Eyelashes Have It. If they don't, call eyelash transplant artist Dr. Alan Bauman of Boca Raton, FL. He can help you find someone in your area who can perform eyelash transplants. It's a great idea if the eyelashes have been lost to cancer or burns. You may suffer mild infection and bruising, and your eyelashes will fall out and need to be re-transplanted but other than that, and the $3,000 per eye price tag, you'll have a great set of long, luxurious eyelashes.What happens is that hair follicles get harvested from your scalp, and sown in one by one to your eyelid. They will grow like the hair on your head, so they need to be trimmed, curled and maybe even dyed.This surgery has become very popular recently. Dr. Baumann said he's seen a 300% increase in the number of eyelash transplant operations being performed, and he's busy training doctors all over the country to perform the surgery.
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Keep those Pearly Whites White. Being in business ...
2007-03-30 14:32:00
Keep those Pear ly White s White. Being in business for myself, I have to find my own Dental Insurance, Health Insurance and Life Insurance. I rarely get sick and I avoid doctors like the plague. I have had ongoing problems with my teeth since I was very young. It started right after my adult teeth grew in. I fell off my bike and knocked out my brand new teeth.That led to braces, retainers, bridgework, and the like. Luckily that's all behind me now, but it pays to take care of your teeth.
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Sunscreen or Sunshield? I think the term Sunshield...
2007-03-29 15:05:00
Sunscreen or Sunshield? I think the term Sunshield is better, because the lotions will help shield you from the damaging effects of the sun.Now that spring time is here with warmer weather and we're all getting back into the great outdoors, please remember to apply at least an SPF 15 to keep from getting sunburns and skin cancer.
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Drugs are Bad for Your Skin. Have you seen the pic...
2007-03-23 13:46:00
Drugs are Bad for Your Skin . Have you seen the pictures of meth addicts? If you look at a set of pictures taken over time, it's very frightening. It doesn't take that long for the irreversible damage to appear, either. For addicts, you've GOT to quit and get into drug rehab so you can get better. If you've tried other places with no success, please try Stone Hawk in Michigan. They have two very picturesque locations in the state and their success rate is over 76% which is great! Much higher than the 12-step program grads and other alternative methods.
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Cough-ee, Anyone? This year for our Anniversary, t...
2007-03-20 17:54:00
Cough-ee, Anyone ? This year for our Anniversary , the gift my husband and I exchanged was a wonderful hacking cough. The kind where you cough and it feels like your brain will plop out through your forehead unless you hold it back. The kind where you cough so much your upper back aches. It's been such a joy, and I'm glad we were able to share in the magic together. Buy stock in Ricola now because I'm suckin' 'em down by the case. That and chopped garlic mixed in applesauce (to kill the taste) and bring me back to health.
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Run for Your Health. I've always been health cons...
2007-03-16 13:11:00
Run for Your Health . I've always been health conscious and recently I have taken up running. I want to be able to get to the point where I can keep up easily with my husband when he goes jogging around the neighborhood. There's nothing worse than running a few yards and then gasping for breath. I'm sure my dogs would enjoy the exercise as well. My sister is a great source of inspiration for me. She has competed in a few marathons and half marathons in Virginia and San Diego and she's in great shape. The Wirefly National Marathon is coming up soon in my area. It's their 2nd annual run and takes place on Saturday, March 24th. I won't be able to attend this year, however. There's already so much happening on that day! I already had to choose between a fundraiser, a training seminar, a Second Chance Prom or watching my hubby win another dirtbike race and I chose the fundraising event. It's not political, though. Gotta help out those Scouts! I won't be ready for the marathon t...
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Lip Clinic Recap. I think the Lip Clinic presentat...
2007-03-12 13:27:00
Lip Clinic Recap . I think the Lip Clinic presentation on Saturday morning went fairly well. We had a good turnout - about 70 women. We did the Lipstick Personality Profile which is a fun thing to do, it shows how the way you wear down your tube of lipstick by using it (slanted, pointed, rounded, flat) tells much about your personality. I gave some lip care tips and taught them how to apply lipstick using lip liner as a base so that it would last a long time and not wear off so easily. I also stressed the importance of sun protection for lips. Everyone got a free sample of a neutral lipstick shade. All in all, I hope it was a fun and informative speech.
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Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping. I saw a TV commerc...
2007-03-02 16:13:00
Revlon Sugar Sugar Lip Topping. I saw a TV commercial for this product this morning and was intrigued by it. I wonder if women who wear it will have people thinking they've just eaten a powdered sugar donut and neglected to wipe their lips off? To combat that, I suppose one of the other colors can be utilized. These Limited Edition Lip toppings come in Snowflake, Peri-Twinkle, Lemon Drop and Pixie Plum. Hurry! Sprinkled Pink is already sold out.
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Skin Burns and Treatment. I remember hearing to ap...
2007-02-23 14:32:00
Skin Burns and Treatment . I remember hearing to apply butter on affected areas if you burn yourself in the kitchen. Turns out that's not the best thing to do after all. Click here for first aid for burns to the skin. Burns from steam, splattered oil and grease, and hot pots and pans are really painful, so be careful while cooking.For sunburns, click here for first aid and treatment info. Of course the best way to treat sunburns is not to get them at all. Stay out of those tanning beds too! I know, I know, they are very relaxing and it's so soothing to lay in there and listen to tunes. It's such a disappointment when the bed shuts off letting you know the session is over. I tanned in a bed for maybe a year or so and then gave it up. It's far too dangerous and now I opt for the tan in a can or fake and bake. Those products have come a long way and will NOT leave you looking orange or overcooked. Click here to learn how to prevent sunburns, which can often lead to skin cancer.
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Support Local Bands. Years ago I did a lot of rock...
2007-02-18 16:19:00
Support Local Band s. Years ago I did a lot of rock journalism and photography. I paid a visit to the famous Sunset Strip in Hollywood and saw all these bands out on the sidewalks, handing out flyers and pressing the flesh. I figured right then and there that I would do what I could to help local bands, as a lot of the ones I saw in the clubs could give some of the well-known national acts a real run for their money.I didn't deal a whole lot with Reggae Bands because we concentrated on more of the hard rock and metal artists.I was on support teams for Alice in Chains (Rest In Peace, Layne Staley!) as well as Firehouse and Slaughter. All three bands saw a great degree of success and that made me proud. In fact, I remember seeing Alice in Chains at a local club with a capacity of maybe 350, and then a month later they were on a national tour and I had a photo pass to shoot them at the San Diego Sports Arena. That was a fabulous experience!If you believe in your local unsigned bands, t...
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Fine Lines around Mouth. To help combat fine lines...
2007-02-18 16:10:00
Fine Line s around Mouth . To help combat fine lines in the skin around your mouth area, skip the drinking straws and stick to a regular cup. Also, if you're a smoker, kick that habit. Pursing your lips to smoke or sip from a straw will cause those fine lines.
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Review My Blog. If you're not a fan of blog ads yo...
2007-02-15 20:22:00
Review My Blog .If you're not a fan of blog ads you can still earn money, increase traffic and interest in your site through PayPerPost's brand new Review My Post program. It will pay you every time someone signs up and reviews a post on your blog. How simple is that?!The Review My Post program is open to all bloggers. Like I said before, it's great for bloggers who aren't interested in having sponsored posts on their blog. All that's needed is to simply add this badge at the end of the post. It will bring in some easy money AND help build traffic to your blog - no additional effort required.This new program is just exploding! Come join up and blog about my blog. Just as I described above, you’ll have to register with PayPerPost in order to review one of my posts. I think the PPP staff have to accept your blog into the system so the rules I listed above will still apply, but they've said that they'll approve new blogs for the Review My Post program quickly, so you won’t ha...
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Valentine's Day. So how did you do? I'm just glad ...
2007-02-15 20:16:00
Valentine's Day. So how did you do? I'm just glad all the sappy diamond jewelry and dating site commercials have stopped airing on T.V. Not to mention the goofy singing stuffed animals that are your gift with purchase of greeting cards. I'm glad it will be a whole year before we have to look at that stuff again.I received the usual kisses, candy, card and cuddling. It is a very romantic holiday after all.
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