Happy New Year
2009
What are your dreams for 2009? What do you want to have, do, and be in the coming year? The most effective way to make these dreams come true is to visualize them already in your life. How do you feel when you have this dream come true? What do you experience? What is your life like? Picture it as real as you can with all the sights, sounds and feelings. Run it like a movie through your mind. Do it everyday. Be ready to accept whatever comes into your life that will make your dream a reality. Money, people, resources of all kinds; whatever you need to make it happen. Are you ready for miracles in 2009? I am and it's going to be Mighty Fine it 2009!
Makeup FAQ's
Question: "How can I tell if it's time to throw away my old cosmetics and makeup? "
Answer: Cosmetics - both skin care and makeup -aren't meant to grow old with you. "Products are developed to last a year or two," says Peter Pugliese, M.D., a skin physiologist in Reading, Pennsylvania. However, contamination can occur at any time, since makeup is always in contact with germ-prone areas like your eyes, mouth and fingers. In general, always toss anything that has changed color or consistency or has a bad odor. Otherwise, use these guidelines to assess the shelf life of common beauty products.
• Most powders, concealers and lip balms are anhydrous (they don't contain water), so they can last for a couple of years, says Dr. Pugliese.
• Cleansers and moisturizers often contain fatty acids, which can turn rancid quickly. Toss after six months.
• Multiuse products such as 3-in-1 sticks and creams can spread germs from lips to eyes and cheeks. Wipe the surface before switching areas, and discard or replace after six months.
• Pencils can last several years unless you wet the tip with saliva or water. To be safe, sharpen before each use.
• Mascara should be tossed after three months without fail. The tube is a breeding ground for bacteria," says Dr. Pugliese.
• Foundations can last up to a year if you keep your fingers away from the bottle. Instead, use a sponge to apply.
• Store cosmetics in a cool, dry place outside the bathroom to extend their shelf life.
Originally published in Fitness magazine
Answer: Cosmetics - both skin care and makeup -aren't meant to grow old with you. "Products are developed to last a year or two," says Peter Pugliese, M.D., a skin physiologist in Reading, Pennsylvania. However, contamination can occur at any time, since makeup is always in contact with germ-prone areas like your eyes, mouth and fingers. In general, always toss anything that has changed color or consistency or has a bad odor. Otherwise, use these guidelines to assess the shelf life of common beauty products.
• Most powders, concealers and lip balms are anhydrous (they don't contain water), so they can last for a couple of years, says Dr. Pugliese.
• Cleansers and moisturizers often contain fatty acids, which can turn rancid quickly. Toss after six months.
• Multiuse products such as 3-in-1 sticks and creams can spread germs from lips to eyes and cheeks. Wipe the surface before switching areas, and discard or replace after six months.
• Pencils can last several years unless you wet the tip with saliva or water. To be safe, sharpen before each use.
• Mascara should be tossed after three months without fail. The tube is a breeding ground for bacteria," says Dr. Pugliese.
• Foundations can last up to a year if you keep your fingers away from the bottle. Instead, use a sponge to apply.
• Store cosmetics in a cool, dry place outside the bathroom to extend their shelf life.
Originally published in Fitness magazine
