Timeless Beauty

The following are just the basic elements of a healthy anti aging diet that will keep your bodies healthy and your skin younger-looking: 1. Water - Our bodies are made up of water anywhere between 55% to 80%. If the level of hydration falls below normal we may become dehydrated. This is why we are advised by physicians to drink at least 8 glasses of water (or equivalent fluids like juice or milk) daily: 3 in the morning at breakfast, 2 during lunch, 2 in the evening and one before going to bed. Maintaining the normal level of hydration in your body will keep your skin moisturized, cleanse your system from toxins and encourage regeneration of cells. 2. Fruits and Vegetables - My great-grandmother reached the age of 99 years before dying in her sleep. She was a small, wiry woman whose mind remained alert and active, kept all of her teeth and didn't suffer from a bent back. What made her live so long and kept her mind and body strong was her simple diet of vegetables, water and some e...

Organic means natural, untainted by chemicals and kept as much as nature would allow in its rawest form. However, when it comes to skin care products, organic ones may be rare. First of all, they do not produce instantaneous results unlike their synthetic sisters. They take time because they have to be absorbed well in large amounts by the body, and they have to be used over a longer period of time. The good news is they won't likely cause clogged pores or skin cancer. They will once in a while cause some allergy, but then many of us have developed reactions from foods and stuff we use even when they're made from organic ingredients. Here are some tips on the basic anti aging skin care products a girl must have in her beauty kit: 1. Moisturizer - Our bodies are mostly made up of water. Our skin expends moisture more frequently and in greater amounts than any organ in our body. That is why we must rehydrate our skin by using moisturizers. Make sure you use a moisturizing lotion ...

A friend of mine invited me to go out last night for some drinking and partying, but I said no. I'm still young at thirty but I'm concerned the alcohol and the lack of sleep will take a toll on my skin. Too much alcohol in one's system can dry up the skin and encourage early production of wrinkles. I do feel thirsty for some beer now and then. I don't think it's addiction yet. I mean I don't party hard like La Lohan or Britney who have to place themselves under addiction treatment in some high class private drug treatment center or a drug rehab hidden somewhere in Malibu. I'm still in control of my wits. Unlike so many young stars who are into that kind of lifestyle, including the iconic Paris Hilton, who have to be treated in a private drug rehab facility for some addiction or another. These celebrities wouldn't have bothered entering a drug treatment center if they weren't caught Driving Under Influence by the cops. The bad publicity alone got t...

Mineral makeup is all the rage since late last year. It's only gaining momentum early this year. And now it doesn't seem to end its run. Mineral makeup has proven itself very beneficial and the best natural skin care product you'll ever use. Mineral make-up is non-comedogenic, which means it does not block the pores of the skin but instead allows the skin to breathe. This makes it the perfect cosmetics to use for sensitive skin, or for people who suffer from skin problems. Applying makeup on acne can aggravate the condition instead of helping it, but with mineral makeup, using cosmetics for acne-prone skin is easy and comfortable. Mineral makeup has a much lighter, almost weightless quality. Many users have reported that wearing mineral makeup felt like wearing no makeup at all. Mineral makeup also leaves the skin with a very natural radiant glow. For those suffering from oily skin, mineral makeup can provide an excellent solution. The usual chemical-based cosmetics contain...

{ Some Rights Reserved CC Photo By Thom Watson, Arlington, VA, Nov. 6, 2004} For those who are exposed to the skin drying effects of airconditioning systems each day (malling, working in an office or having aircons in the house), it's advisable to use glycerin-based skin care products to keep moisture on your skin and keep it from drying. I am writing about glycerin because I heavily support its use for many reasons. Glycerin is organic and has proven itself to be truly beneficial. This is not just claims and hype, but facts. The following outlines the benefits of glycerin use for skin care products: Glycerin is one of the components in fats and oils or, as they are also called, triglycerides. Glycerin enters the bloodstream when the body needs energy and uses stored fats. Glycerin is contributor to cell metabolism. Glycerin is hygroscopic. It absorbs water from the air. Glycerin products are gentle and do not cause irritation which make them safe to use on children's skin. I...

Bleach The Movie: Memories of Nobody I was in high school when I began my love affair with anime. I fell in love first with Zenki, the mischievous alien being who changes from a child creature to a handsome hunk, who was intriguingly controlled by a pretty high school girl through a powerful bracelet. I must admit I got hooked on Zenki. I just had to go home early just to catch the show after class everyday. Later after Zenki left I moved on to other animes: Ghost Fighter, Dragonball Z, Ranma 1/2, Card Captor Sakura, Hunter X Hunter, Naruto... the list seems endless. Of course, I don't just watch animes; I also watch other cartoons like The X-Men, Batman, and Justice League. But Japanese animes captivated me more than the American cartoons. So what's with Japanese anime that got me hooked? For one thing, Japanese anime characters have interesting names. "Ichigo" actually means "First Guardian" or "He Who Protects". If I were asked what name I would...

Ooohhh.... Aaaaahhh... Oh Em Gee!!! I just can't stop gushing and lusting after these deliciously crafted handmade soaps from Savor , one of my favorite shops at Etsy. I was surfing today through the bids showing up on my Project Wonderful page. I do this before I approve them just to see what kinds of products their ads will be promoting on my site. Let's just say I was curious. But my curiosity immediately turned to delight when I saw these glorious handmade soaps! So beautifully crafted and yet with the right mix of organic ingredients that will surely leave your skin clean and healthy. The natural oils and fruit essences will not put your skin's pH balance out of whack and keep the moisture in instead of out. This will also keep the fine lines from developing sooner on your skin. The more balanced the pH level and the better the mixture of oil and moisture on one's skin, the less likely you'll develop wrinkles in your late twenties or in your thirties. Looking ...

Prada, Manolo Blahniks, and Jimmy Choos... just some of the beautiful footwear you'll see worn by four equally beautiful and gorgeous women on the hit TV series, "Sex and the City". This show took the majority of female tv viewing population by storm. Each of the four girls - Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda - symbolize different types of women in the modern world. Career driven, financially independent and sexually liberated, the big four served as role models for some of our single sisters everywhere. I can relate to the girls' lives, loves and lusts. My life is somewhat similar. Men, shoes, love, sex, money and freedom... such concerns I have shared with my roommate, Myles. We talk about men, romance, love and sex casually. We talk about our families and our problems. We shared secrets and fantasies. It's good to have a friend like that plus it feels good to have the sexual freedom and financial power that the Sex and the City girls have. I like it very ...