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Quote of the Day
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)
Health and Beauty Tip -- Avoid Chapped Lips
Put an old toothbrush to good use. Before you go to bed, rub your lips with a toothbrush to slough off dead skin. It's best to do this before bed -- no more waking up with dry, chapped lips!
Quote of the Day
We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Ice Blue Eyeshadow
There are very few colors that work on anyone; ice blue is one of them. This complements nearly any eye and skin color without exception, so don't be afraid to try it! Just make sure you don't overdo it -- some people look better with a little, some with more.
Quote of the Day
Get happiness out of your work or you may never know what happiness is.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Ease Pain When Plucking
Many people say to put ice on your eyebrows before plucking ... but this actually tightens pores and makes plucking more painful. Do the opposite and put a warm washcloth on your forehead first to open pores. Use ice afterwards to soothe any pain.
Quote of the Day
The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Plucking and Shaping Eyebrows
Make sure not to lose the curve of your eyebrows when plucking. A good way to do this is to pluck from underneath on the outer arch, and from above on the inner arch.
Quote of the Day
The Argument from Intimidation is a confession of intellectual impotence.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Quick Face Powder Fix
In a pinch, you can use corn starch as face powder. Don't use too much, though -- it can tend to make you look pale.
Quote of the Day
Better to get up late and be wide awake than to get up early and be asleep all day.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Don't Leave Makeup On
After a long day, you may not want to go to the trouble of removing all your makeup. If you're consistently leaving it on at bedtime, though, you'll be more prone to breakouts and clogged pores. If you simply don't have time, keep some cleansing wipes by your bed. A quick clean is better than none at all.
Quote of the Day
That which we look on with unselfish love
And true humility is surely ours,
Even as a lake looks at the stars above
And makes within itself a heaven of stars.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Make the Most of Hair Products
You don't need to use two different kinds of hair product to get the style you want. Use the same hair cream on wet hair (to tame frizz) as you do on dry hair (to hold flyaways). If you prefer gel, apply to damp hair for hold, then again to dry hair for shine.
Quote of the Day
If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have paradise in a few years.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Quick Hair-Drying
You can cut up to 15 minutes off your morning preparation time by trying this technique: with your dryer set on low, turn your head upside down and dry while using your fingers to style. Spend most of the time on the nape of your neck -- that's the area that takes the longest to dry. The outer layers of your hair will air-dry much more quickly.
Quote of the Day
The farther behind I leave the past, the closer I am to forging my own character.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Get the Most Out of Lipstick
You don't need to buy multiple tubes of lipstick to get different looks! If you want a glossy finish, apply a thin layer of Vaseline to your lips first. Dust your lipstick with some loose powder once it's applied for a matte finish, or pat it on gently for a stain. And for an evening style, mix your lipstick with a bit of dark eyeshadow.
Quote of the Day
Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Getting a Perfect Haircut
Make sure your stylist knows exactly what you want, and help her get it just right. Sit up straight in your chair, to make sure your posture (and thus your style) isn't skewed. And instead of just describing what you want, use your hands to indicate length and style wherever you can. This gives the stylist a better idea visually of what you'...Read more