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Health and Beauty Tip -- When to Use Facial Treatments
Cream, under-eye treatment, moisturizing lotion, or almost any such product works best at night, so apply it right before going to bed. If you use a lotion or moisturizer on your face, it's a good idea to use it on your neck and arms, too.
Quote of the Day
A man gives many question marks, however, a woman is a whole mystery.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Nighttime Face Wash
Bedtime is the most important time to wash your face, to get rid of any dirt you've picked up during the day. Use circular motions when you scrub, and wash with cold water. Walnut scrub is great for oily skin, and dry of sensitive skin benefits from baby oil or wet cleansing pads afterwards.
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Men who don't like girls with brains don't like girls.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Red Lipstick
Red lipstick can look good on anyone -- if you find the right red. If you have red or pinkish undertones, go with a cool red with a pinkish or bluish undertone, or even a pure red -- but no orange-based reds! Only use those, or peach-toned reds, if your skin has yellow undertones. If you have olive skin, go for a pure red. Any skin tone is ...Read more
Quote of the Day
When men reach their sixties and retire, they go to pieces. Women go right on cooking.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Picking a Purse
If you're the type who likes to have everything on hand, make your next purse a lightweight one with rolled or thick straps. Thin straps are uncomfortable to carry when your purse is heavy, and are better suited for women who don't carry much in their bags.
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I married beneath me - all women do.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Applying Lipstick Without a Mirror
If you need to fix up your lipstick but can't find a mirror, try this: using one finger from your free hand as a guide, position the tip of your lipstick at the center of the "bow" of your mouth. Tracing the edge of your lips with that finger, draw a half-heart shape from the center to the edge of your mouth on both sides. Then, using that ...Read more
Quote of the Day
The rarest thing in the world is a woman who is pleased with photographs of herself.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Quick Nail Tip
If you don't have time to do your nails, try this: remove any nail polish, soak your nails in lemon juice to get rid of stains, then use a nail buffer for a quick shine.
Quote of the Day
Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Styling Fine Hair
If your hair lacks body, here's a quick tip: lower your head and brush your hair from underneath while you dry it. It really does work! If you still want a little more body, use a round brush.
Quote of the Day
A woman has the age she deserves.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Help for Damaged Hair
Give your hair time to repair itself. Keep the heat off by letting your hair air-dry as often as possible. If you must use a hair dryer, use a nozzle to put some distance between you and the dryer's heat.
Quote of the Day
Had I been a man, I might have explored the Poles or climbed Mount Everest, but as it was, my spirit found outlet in the air.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Keep Away the Frizz
If you have naturally curly hair, you may get frizzy as your hair dries. There's a simple solution -- don't touch it! Wait until your hair is at least 90% dry (either let it air dry or use a diffuser) before touching it, then tousle it with your fingers to style.
Quote of the Day
I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.
Health and Beauty Tip -- Quick Eye Enhancement
Don't have time (or energy) for full makeup? Even a little work on your eyelashes can brighten your whole face. Curl your lashes and put on a bit of mascara -- it only takes a second, and it makes your eyes look great in a hurry.
Quote of the Day
Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. Those days are over.