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10 Amazing Benefits Of Walking
Walking is not only the simplest form of exercise that almost everyone can do, it is also a free activity that can aid in weight loss and weight maintenance. But walking’s benefits go even further, so here are ten reasons to start, or keep walking: IT SHARPENS YOUR BRAIN Walking for exercise may become increasingly important as we age and our risk for dementia and other brain disorders increases. It can even help reverse the effects of aging and significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. To improve your cognition even more, try walking backward which can help you think faster on your feet. Incorporating specific mind-enhancing moves into…
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What I’m Loving Right Now
Over the last few months, I have tried some new or new to me skincare, makeup and hair care and I have found a few standout products that I have been using non-stop and I have a few style items that I have been wearing non-stop too, so here is everything that I am loving right now: Skincare Pixi Glow Tonic – I have been using this every morning with an exfoliating cotton round. I love how this gets rid of the dead skin cells that accumulate overnight and I love how my skin glows after I use it. This is something I will be repurchasing on the regular. Pixi…
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Stocking Up On Food? Here’s How to Organize Your Refrigerator
You have stocked up on fresh produce, meat, eggs and more. Next stop? Your refrigerator. But before you stash your haul just anywhere, consider this: Location matters. From doors to drawers to shelves, there is a simple art to organizing your fridge and there is an optimal spot for everything. Keep reading for my storage secrets, so you can enjoy perfectly crisp salads, creamy cheese, and even last night’s lasagna for days to come. Why is Organizing Your Fridge Important? It all comes down to one simple principle: temperature. Inevitably, some parts of your fridge are going to be warmer or cooler than others. Think about it. When you reach…
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Skin Smart Installment 2: Salicylic Acid & Benzoyl Peroxide
This month’s Skin Smart installment is all about the differences between and benefits of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide and for those of us who suffer from the occasional monthly breakout, breakouts due to stress or dealing with a case of acne, this installment will help you decide which treatment will be better for you to help heal and clear up your skin. Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid is a BHA (beta hydroxy acid). The hydroxy part of the molecule is separated from the acid part by two carbon atoms. This means that it is more oil soluble and can penetrate your pores. It has the ability to exfoliate both…
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The Benefits Of Dry Brushing
It only takes one trip down any beauty aisle to see at least one body brush. And although it’s easy to bypass these scrubbing brushes as unnecessary additions, don’t let the unassuming bristles fool you. Dry brushes are so much more than fancy exfoliators and with summer right around the corner, we want our skin to be at its best, so keep reading to see what dry brushing is and how to master the brushing technique for yourself. What Is Dry Brushing? Dry brushing is done with a wooden brush with tightly positioned, firm natural or synthetic bristles (I use Eco Tools Dry Body Brush). It’s ideal for exfoliating away…
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DIY Face Masks You Can Make With Ingredients From Your Pantry
As the days start to blend together, we could use a few things to help us stay creative during this time, so here are some quick and easy recipes to help you concoct the mask of your dreams. Whether you want to moisturize your dry skin or want to make the most of the extra downtime, these DIY masks will do it all and the best part? For most of these masks, all you have to do is turn to your pantry or refrigerator in order to get things started! Turmeric Face Mask Sometimes we need an anti-inflammatory face mask, and this DIY miracle mixture does just that. All you…
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Products To Toss From Your Beauty Cabinet
While we are all sheltering in place and working from home, it is the perfect time to give your beauty cabinet a good spring cleaning. This is a perfect opportunity to indulge in both a non-screen time activity and beauty-related self-care. Ahead is an initial list of beauty products you should sort through: Makeup Products- Makeup does not last forever. Expired products not only lose quality but can also build up unwanted bacteria after a certain amount of time. Check the backside of the packaging for an open jar symbol, (aka the PAO or “Period After Opening”) symbol, which will have a number and an “M” next to it, indicating…
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The Difference Between Chemical & Physical Sunscreens
I know we are all in “shelter in place” right now and at some point (hopefully soon) the restrictions will be lifted and we can get back to some sort of normal life spending time with family and friends, eating out, going to the mall, exercising or playing with the kids at a park or spending the day at the beach (I am sure once restrictions are lifted, there will be some sort of guidelines that will need to be followed depending on where you live). With that being said, summer is around the corner and that means one thing is for sure which is lots of sun exposure. While…
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Makeup Tips For Older Women
We have all seen the tutorials, so we know that makeup has the power to transform. The question is, can it transform you into a younger version of yourself? Yes, with the right tools and tips. Even if you are a beginner with no makeup expertise, there are a few things you can do to effortlessly wind back the clock. Get started today and look as young as you feel with these makeup tips for the mature among us. Skip the Powder The very nature of powder is it coats and mattifies our faces. If you are oily, this can be great, but oil production slows as we age. As…
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Skin Smart Installment 1: Hyaluronic Acid
With my recent interest in skincare, I have been researching the science that goes into creating products and the benefits of specific ingredients. There aren’t a lot of posts out there that aren’t from medical type articles using medical terms that you have to google mid-article to understand, so I thought I would start a new monthly series called ‘Skin Smart’ to break down some of the more popular skincare ingredients and benefits starting with hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic Acid has been a super-popular ingredient in skincare for a long time. First forget about the term “acid.” Hyaluronic Acid is different from typical acids (like Glycolic which is meant to break…