Lip Love

While the eyes are the mirror to the soul, it is the lips that help two souls make a connection. Soft, kissable lips help set the mood for romance. It is thus important that we take proper care of the lips. Here are a few tips how:

1. Hydrate. Lips dry out faster than the skin in our face and body. Drink lots of water to keep it hydrated.

2. Exfoliate. Gently scrub your lips with a soft toothbrush once a week to take out the dead skin cells on your lips.

3. Moisturize and protect. Apply lip balm as needed to seal moisture in your lips. Choose one with sun protection to combat the harsh effects of sun exposure.

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Trouble Sleeping? A reader's reaction...

I received a comment from Azure Island Designs which I thought was worth posting on my main page. Just in case you don't have time view the comments page. She gives us this tip...

I endured many years of difficulty falling asleep...then waking up in the middle of the night not being able to go back to sleep...I've tried everything you suggest and more...the only thing that helps me is to stop the caffeine intake...that includes coffee, tea, chocolate anything with caffeine...it has made a tremendous difference for me!! Worth the sacrifice...cheers

Thanks Azure Island Designs! I'm sure other readers would benefit from this.

Just a quick note -- the teas I mentioned in my original post are herbal ones that contain lavender and chamomille, and these do not contain caffeine. I also found a tea called "Nighty Night" by Traditional Medicines specifically formulated to promote nighttime relaxation. So if you must drink coffee or tea, go for the decaffeinated ones.

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Lip Licking: Did you know that...

Licking your lips frequently can cause dryness and chapping? If you think that licking your lips can help hydrate them, think again. Saliva can leave your lips even drier. It would be best to apply a lip balm as frequently as needed.

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Pick Me Upper

On mornings when you wake up and see a less than perfect face in the mirror, try a cold compress.

First, cleanse your face with a facial wash or scrub. Then wrap an ice cube in soft cloth and use it to massage your face gently in a circular motion. You can also dab it in your eye area. Wait 2-3 minutes for skin to dry before applying sunblock.

Your face will instantly feel fresh and invigorated, with a slight pinkish glow. This will also lessen puffiness in your eye area and close up your pores.

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Trouble Sleeping?

We all know that 8 hours of sleep is crucial to our mental and physical health. And we all kow that being in tip top shape makes us look younger and more beautiful.

There are times, however, when we realy just have difficulty falling asleep. If we're unlucky, this could even strike us the night before a very important day in our life. And the more we toss and turn in our beds, the more frustrated we get, and the harder it is for us to fall asleep.

Here are a few things that you can try to ensure a good night sleep:

1. Aside from the tried and tested hot milk, try drinking tea with chamomille or lavender before bed time. Both chamomille and lavender are known for their calming properties.

2. If you had a bad day or have a lot of things on your mind, relax and meditate first. Going to bed with a lot of negative thoughts will just prevent you from falling asleep.

3. Put a few drops of lavender oil on your pillows. The scent of lavender is known to calm your mind and soothe your nerves.

Sweet dreams!

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