How to Make Natural Lip Stains. Mental Clutter. The verdict is in.
Casey Anthony was found not guilty for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. While some went about their day unaffected by this news, many more were outraged by this acquittal. One normally-even-tempered friend of mine was particularly angry. “How can they just let her go? A little girl is dead and now her killer is just going to walk away! Regardless of whether or not Anthony should have been found guilty, something interesting was happening in my friend’s—and the millions of other Casey Anthony-watchers who experienced these emotions and became obsessed with the story—head. QUIZ: How Happy Are You? How did this one piece of information—albeit a very horrible one—ruin her mood?
The problem is that she couldn’t stop thinking about it. We silently judge. Each judgment is associated with positive or negative emotions. MORE: Bust a Chronic Bad Mood. Untitled. Getting a good night’s sleep requires more than plopping down on your bed. In fact, sleep is an active process. While we snooze, we pass through several stages of sleep, each with its own distinct physiological changes. We also alternate between non-REM (rapid eye movement) — which serves to restore the body — and REM sleep, during which we dream and restore the brain. The time you spend in these stages varies by age, but a good night’s rest means the sleep should be continuous and uninterrupted. Try This Dim the lights throughout the house this evening.
The urge to sleep is dictated by two natural forces. Bra Fitting - How to Measure Bra Size. Video: How to Fit a Bra A video tutorial on how to measure for the proper bra fit.
Transcript: Knowing your right bra size can be life changing. The tape measuring system is just one of many ways to calculate your best fit. Nude Nail Polish by Skintone. How to Fix Split Ends (Without Cutting Them) There's no hair enemy as fierce and unyielding as the much-dreaded split end.
Whether you're young or old, have chemically treated strands or a completely natural hue, you're always at risk of experiencing the phenomenon. In fact, experts tell us those frazzled ends are the number one complaint clients cite when they come in for a cut. "Split ends occur when the protective outer layer of the hair cuticle wears away because of external stressors, such as heat styling and salon chemical services," explains Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Chicago's Maxine Salon. "Once the internal structure of the hair is exposed, it becomes weakened, dehydrated and damaged, causing split ends. " Multitasking Makeup. All of us want to look good every day—but not all of us have the time or energy to apply our “full face” on the daily.
For those feelin’-lazy days, multitasking makeup is your time-saving grace. Whether they offer tons benefits in one swipe or boast convertible formulas to liven up multiple features, these products streamline your primping process without skimping on the results. In fact, they’re so effortless, you may just want make them a part of your regular makeup routine. Cucumber Wrinkle-Smoother. By Scott-Vincent Borba, celebrity esthetician and author of “Skintervention: The Personalized Solution for Healthier, Younger, and Flawless-Looking Skin” You’ve heard about chilling cucumber wafers and placing them on puffy eyes of course, but that’s not the only use for these cool summer fruits (yes, technically cucumbers are a fruit).
If you’re after younger-looking skin (who isn’t?) , the plumping and rejuvenating goodness here could rival those expensive potions at the cosmetic counter. And because cucumbers are more than 95 percent water, they can also hydrate your face, giving it even more anti-aging help. Ingredients:1 cucumber1 tablespoon honey Directions:Peel off the outer skin of the cucumber. Lemon Salt Scrub. By Scott-Vincent Borba, celebrity esthetician and author of “Skintervention: The Personalized Solution for Healthier, Younger, and Flawless-Looking Skin” Want to brighten up your face?
Break out the lemons. This zesty fruit combined with sea salts can bring a healthy glow to otherwise dull, dry skin. “The natural vitamin C in this highly acidic acid actually rivals any professional lactic acid treatment in a spa,” says Borba. Not only does this recipe hydrate, it also evens out skintone and minimizes enlarged pores and blotchiness. Ingredients:½ cup of sea salt3 tablespoons of honey1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest Directions:Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Cucumber Tea Rosewater Toner. Pineapple Cleanser. Tropical Facial Peel. By Julie Gabriel, holistic nutritionist and author of “Green Beauty Recipes: Easy Homemade Recipes to Make Your Own Natural and Organic Skincare, Hair Care, and Body Care Products” Juicy papayas and mangoes are packed with beautifying vitamins A and C, which are essential for resilient (aka, younger-looking) skin.
Plus, by adding a dash of lemon juice to this recipe, those nasty blotches on your face won’t stand a chance, says Gabriel. Ingredients:½ fresh papaya½ fresh mango¼ fresh lemon1 teaspoon corn starch Directions:Peel, seed and cut papaya and mango into chunks. Cut the lemon in chunks leaving the skin on. Honey & Blueberry Face Scrub. Peach Eye Treatment.