Acne Treatment – a lighter formula

There is a product on the market now that really is easy on your skin, does not dry it out but is tough on the spots where you need it.

Neutrogena On the Spot Acne Treatment

Vanishing cream formula includes benzoyl peroxide, which can be drying to some but for me it is just the right amount. It has only 2.5% which they claim has the effectiveness of 10% but with less irritation. I find that it works better than other 10% brands that I have used in the past. So for now, my vote goes to this product for the best acne cream.

I use it nightly on the particular areas where I tend to break-out.

Where to buy:

http://www.drugstore.com

9 steps to health and wellness

These are the common dietary and lifestyle practices of Mediterranean and Asian cultures. To find out why these traditional practices are so health-giving, and for tips on how to easily incorporate these practices into your own life, click the pictures below.

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Beautiful after 40

Below are great links in fashion analysis and image consulting.

My special interest is how baby boomer women can look their best, so I will be looking for articles about going grey beautifully, colors to wear and fashions for the over 40 woman.

Stay tuned!

http://erinstafford.wordpress.com

http://erinstafford.wordpress.com/category/wardrobe-planning/

Updating Your Image - What to think about

If you are looking to update your image, here is an exercise you can do to help you figure out what you want from your new look. It’s called moving away from and moving towards. Here’s how it works.

Take a piece of paper out and divide it into two columns. At the top of the left column write “moving away from,” and at the top of the right column write “moving towards.” Then start making a list of what you would like to move away from and what you’d like to move towards. For example: move away from soccer mom who throws on whatever clothes I find, and move towards polished mom who always looks put together. Move away from being invisible and move towards having a greater presence.

Write down as many things as you’d like. This sheet will then function as a guide for your image update. It forces you to focus on what you want out of your new image and will give you some direction when you are feeling lost. You can update this sheet as often as you like, as your tastes and needs change. Enjoy!

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Clothing Messages - What are your clothes saying about you?

Your clothes are speaking whether you want them to or not. What are yours saying about you?

Color
Navy, gray, black, and other dark shades say professional, authoritative, “I mean business.” Light, bright colors, especially when two or more are put together give a message of playfulness, casualness, “We’re having fun now!”

Texture
Smooth fabrics in tight weaves say, “I’m efficient, professional; I’ll get the job done.” Nubby tweeds, loose weaves, mixing and matching textures is more friendly, approachable, cozy.

Pattern
Little or no pattern is more serious, authoritative; big abstract prints (think Hawaiian shirts) say fun, fun, fun; little floral prints say, “I’m sweet.”

Line
Vertical, straight up and down lines are more formal, rigid. Think pinstripe suits worn in the banking world. Curved, circular, or meandering lines are more playful, sensual, inviting.

Accessories
Shiny gold is most formal, next comes silver. Matte finishes or colored metals are more informal; jewelry made from wood, paper, or fabric is taken less seriously and is not seen as very important.

This is again from Brenda Kinsel’s book 40 Over 40. Permalink Co

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Links:

http://www.beauty-and-the-bath.com/Forty-Something.html

salads from mediterasian cooking

http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_salads.htm

Tuscan Peasant Salad. A rough country salad of torn romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cannellini beans, mushrooms, ham and hard-boiled eggs dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.   Antipasto Pasta Salad. Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, cubes of mozzarella cheese and marinated peppers with pasta and a tangy Italian dressing.   Baked Feta & Walnut Salad. A rustic salad from Greece with baked feta cheese, walnuts, mixed salad leaves, thinly sliced fresh radish and zucchini, tossed with a tangy lemon garlic dressing.   Asian Noodle Salad. A fresh and delicious noodle salad with red pepper, snow peas, baby corn, sesame seeds and cilantro tossed with an Asian-style dressing.   Salade Niçoise. A hearty Provençal salad with tuna, anchovies, boiled eggs, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, green beans, olives and a tangy dressing.   Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomato & Pine Nut Salad. An assortment of leafy greens combined with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and a simple olive oil and lemon dressing.   Greek-Style Potato Salad. Chunks of tender potato are tossed with scallions, capers, olives, feta cheese and fresh dill, then coated in a yogurt and lemon dressing to create a mouthwatering potato salad with the classic flavors of Greece.   Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad). Packed with tasty and healthful ingredients including tuna, tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, mushrooms, peas, cubed mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts and peppers.   Gado Gado. A classic Indonesian salad made with green beans, potatoes, carrots, cabbage and bean sprouts garnished with sliced boiled eggs and drizzled with a luscious peanut sauce.   Greek Salad. Classic Greek salad (horiatiki) with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sliced red onion, green pepper, crumbly feta cheese and plump kalamata olives.   Tuna, Olive & Tomato Salad with Romesco Sauce. Chunks of tuna, tomato wedges and olives served on a bed of lettuce and liberally drizzled with a robust Spanish red pepper and almond sauce.   Japanese-Style Noodle Salad with Smoked Salmon & Avocado. Somen noodles combined with delicate slices of smoked salmon, creamy avocado, a selection of crisp vegetables and a Japanese soy-ginger dressing.   Roast Vegetable & Chickpea Couscous. A tasty Moroccan couscous dish packed with colorful vegetables, chickpeas, raisins and almonds. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hot meal or a cold salad.   Avocado, Tomato & Basil Salad. Roughly torn romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, red onion rings, cubes of creamy avocado, sliced black olives and fresh basil tossed with an Italian vinaigrette.   Vietnamese Green Salad. A light, crunchy side salad of mixed fresh green vegetables tossed in a Vietnamese-style dressing.   Tuna Lentil Rice Salad. A Mediterranean-inspired rice salad with tuna, lentils, olives and a selection of flavorsome vegetables and herbs.   Warm Bean & Chorizo Salad. White beans and green beans combine with chorizo sausage to create a simple and robust Spanish salad.   Thai Chicken Salad. Strips of chicken breast and a selection of colorful vegetables served with a lemon juice and sweet chili dressing.   Provençal Potato & Asparagus Salad. A robust potato salad with steamed asparagus and a Dijon mustard, olive oil dressing.   Pancetta & Walnut Salad. A hearty Italian salad with pancetta (Italian bacon), crunchy walnuts, lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and a balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing.   Cantonese Rice Salad. Rice salad with peppers, scallion, mushrooms, peas and roasted cashew nuts, subtly flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil and lemon juice, and accented with fresh ginger.   Mediterranean Salad. A selection of Mediterranean-style vegetables tossed with a lemon and olive oil dressing.   Mixed Vegetable, Chickpea, Prune & Pine Nut Couscous. Fluffy couscous combined with a selection of colorful vegetables, chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, chopped prunes and Moroccan seasonings.   Chili-Lime Squid with Rice Noodle Salad. Southeast Asian inspired dish of stir-fried squid with rice noodle salad and a hot and tangy chili-lime dressing.

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