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So you can’t lose those extra 20 pounds in 30 days or hit the gym three days a week like you wish you could. But that doesn’t mean you can’t face the New Year with some resolve to be a better, healthier, even prettier you in 2008.
In fact, Yale professor Dr. David Katz says we should lighten up on strict resolutions and approach the New Year with reasonable expectations. Doing so will not only help you stick to your resolution, but the small changes you make can lead to bigger changes down the road and an ambitious desire to improve your life in many more ways. Never go to bed wearing any make up.
No matter how tired you are, no matter how late it is, take just 2 minutes to slather on and tissue off a facial cleanser and your skin will thank you. Not only will it help remove surface bacteria that could encourage breakouts, most make up is drying to the skin so removing it will help reduce wrinkling while you sleep michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review. If you can squeeze in 30 more seconds for a quick application of a moisturizer, you will see a definite difference in your face in 7 days or less!
2. Never leave the house without sunscreen on your face.
I know. . But I promise you that taking this two minute step will not only yield enormous health benefits (like reducing your risk of skin cancer) it’s also the single most important anti aging skin care step you can take. It’s true the sun IS the number one cause of wrinkles and aging skin. And sunscreen well it’s the biggest gun in your wrinkle defense arsenal! To make using it easy and automatic, look for either a moisturizer or a foundation with an SPF 15 already in the ingredients.
3. Protect your lips and look younger and sexier!
Want those juicy, sexy, full Angelina lips? You can have them without a lot of muss and fuss IF you protect your pucker with a lip gloss or balm containing sunscreen michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review. When lips are hydrated and protected they will automatically look fuller and you’ll look younger! You can capitalize on the protection if you swap out a matte lipstick for a high wattage gloss in a medium warm pink tone michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review.
4. Find time to whiten your teeth.
If you haven’t done it yet, this is the one resolution you MUST try! Not only is it the quickest, most inexpensive way to take years off your appearance, it can boost your confidence and give you that polished, well groomed look rich girl for just pennies a day.
5. Clean out your make up bag/ bathroom drawer/ vanity
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6. Keep up with the hair coloring.
The 2 inches of “roots” look popularized on “Sex and the City” is going, going, gone! In it’s place is more natural, highlighted color. If you’re wearing a shade you just can’t bear to change, make sure you touch up those roots every 4 weeks. If the time or the expense doesn’t permit that kind of attention, then think about having your hair professionally highlighted and low lighted a mixture of many shades and tones of basic colors like honey blonde, or chestnut brown. The look lasts for up to six months without a single touch up michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review.
7. Trade in your shower gel for a moisturizing bar of soap.
Did you ever wonder why the ingredient label on your shower gel is 2 inches long and filled with chemical terms you can’t pronounce while the ingredients on an average bar of beauty soap is just one sentence? Most gels contain chemicals, dyes, foaming agents, and lots of drying alcohol all things your skin doesn’t need michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review. Try a daily shower with a moisturizing soap instead and see your entire body complexion come alive in just 14 days or less. And you’ll save lots money too!
8. Wear a bronzer all year long.
Most gals think of a powder bronzer as a summertime treat. But it’s also the Hollywood secret that keeps many an aging starlet from looking her age or letting on how little sleep she really is getting! Just a quick pouf of powder on the bridge of your nose, the tops of your cheers, and round the outer rim of your forehead will give you a glow that will leave everyone wondering michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review michael kors outlet niagara falls canada review. . . again ?
9. Always take a calcium/vitamin D supplement every day.
While many women believe calcium is only important if you’re pregnant or post menopausal the truth is gals of all ages need this vital mineral to maintain a strong and healthy skeleton and protect against broken bones. What you may not realize: Studies show women in their 20’s need this protection as much as women in their 50’s! But that’s not all! The latest research shows getting adequate calcium may also help keep your skin looking younger longer! And since we’re all staying out the sun, the vitamin D is essential to make sure the calcium you take is absorbed. Try it for a month you’ll see a difference!
10. Wear a fragrance every day!
Even if you’re just spending the day doing laundry or cleaning the bathroom, studies show that wearing your favorite fragrance is a great way to lift your mood and keep energy levels high. Starting your day with a dousing of fragrance will also make you feel special and that can affect how you act and react during the entire day. If you can’t afford to use your favorite pricey designer fragrance every day, look for scented body lotions or anoint your pulse points with a fragrant bath oil. For an inexpensive scented body powder purchase any corn starch based baby powder, pour into an air tight plastic container and spritz the contents several times with your favorite fragrance. Close the lid, shake it and voila when you open it you’ll have a whole container of perfumed talc for just pennies!