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Skin Smart Installment 5: Ingredients In Beauty Products That Can Cause Acne
As much as we love our skin care products and makeup, there are quite a few ingredients in your everyday makeup and skin care products that could be doing more harm than good, especially for sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. I have listed below some key ingredients to look for that may be the culprit of those annoying acne breakouts: Coconut Oil Although coconut oil has become a big hit in the beauty world, it is also considered to be highly comedogenic, which means it can easily block or clog your pores. Coconut oil is fine to use as a body moisturizer or as a deep conditioning treatment for hair but…
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Tips For Beginning Day Hikers
Whether you are a runner, walker, or a cyclist, getting into hiking can be a great way to mix things up and keep your workout routine from getting stale. It is also low-impact, great for building lower-body strength and can help lower overall stress levels. So, if you are thinking about trying an all-day hike for the first time, here are some tips to stay safe, comfortable and have as much fun as possible: Know Your Hiking Fitness Level Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, it is important to choose a trail within your current fitness level and ability. If you are not sure what you are…
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How To Apply Press-On Nails
I was one who went to the nail salon for an acrylic fill with gel polish every three weeks for years, and then we had to quarantine, and everything shut down for a few months. I, like many of you who had acrylic nails, have turned to press-on nails (these press-on nails are my favorites and I also use a protective nail guard strip on my nails before applying glue and press-on nails to provide a protective barrier between my nails and the glue and press-on nails). Press-on nails have come a long way and are a really good alternative to salon nails and there are many different styles, lengths,…