Dress for Autumn 2013

Autumn is one the most popular times to dress up. Scarves, boots, thick socks and fashionable jackets with adorable buttons; what will you buy this season to survive the crisp Autumn air?
The top things to consider when dressing for Autumn are:
-          Earth tones. Each season has specific color tones to match the mood of the weather and Autumn is all about neutral tones. Green, brown, dark orange and beige. These are all perfect colors for this season and even the upcoming holidays such as Thanksgiving.

-          Wear layers. The mornings are cold, but in the afternoon the sun may come out and you don’t want to be stuck with an outfit that is not flexible with the ever changing daily climate. Layers can begin with a simple tank top, topped with a long sleeve and a light jacket that is not too heavy or hot. You can also add in a light scarf that can be worn in the office during your work day.
Just remember:

• Wear light sweaters
• Have tank tops handy
• Purchase light scarves

-          Add a hat! Hats are perfect for Autumn because the weather is cool enough that you won’t overheat. Plus, if the mornings are slightly drizzly, then you can protect your hair from becoming a ball of frizz.
-          Flannels! Did you know that flannels are in style for Autumn? Flannels come in all different colors (reds, blues, greens) and go with any type of style. Flannels can be found in any form of clothing: skirts, shirts, sweaters and accessories. These are perfect for layering (see below picture).
-          Dress up your outfit with jewelry. Large necklaces such as an over-sized pearl necklace, a chunky rhinestone pendant or chunky ring can excite your neutral earth tones.
-          Boots + Socks. Autumn is the perfect time to bring out those boots you have been waiting to wear all year. You can match a tall pair of boots with colored socks that peek out of the top of the boot.
-          Blazers and Leather Jackets. For Autumn this year, buy a blazer or leather jacket. Blazers are perfect for Autumn since you can dress them up or down. You can wear layers under them, wear them to your office job or wear them out to a nice dinner. Leather jackets can pair well with a lace top or dress. They are a great piece of clothing because they keep the cold out while maintaining an edgy look.

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Acne Treatment - Thermaclear

No matter what the circumstance, the old saying is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Whether it’s a job interview or a first date, you always want to look your best. But according to researchers, acne affects 25 percent of adult men. Unfortunately for guys, if you get a pimple, your options are limited. After all, you can’t exactly cover it with makeup like the ladies would, but you have to get rid of it fast, so what do you do?
Of course, there are creams of all kinds that can treat blemishes for you, everything from simple over the counter fixes to the stuff you see on the TV infomercials. The problem for most guys is that they don’t want to mess around with something they have to apply every day, and they don’t want their skin to look dry and cracked either.

There is a high tech solution that makes this annoying problem go away.
Da Silva explains how it works: “Unlike creams and soaps that only treat pimples at the surface, this device generates a quick heat pulse that neutralizes the bacteria and starts the healing process,” he says.
Since there isn’t any medicine involved, you don’t have to worry about the treatment drying out or irritating the skin; and you don’t need to have a bad case of acne for it to be effective. Sometimes that one pimple can be just as annoying as a full-on breakout — and you want to get rid of it, ASAP.
To get the healing process started, all you have to do is place the ThermaClear device on a pimple, press the pulse button, and in two seconds – you’re done. Lotions and cleansers can take up to eight weeks to work and won’t necessarily get rid of the pimples you already have. However, an FDA reviewed clinical study shows that ThermaClear can clear pimples in just a few days – sometimes in as little as 24 hours.
 It’s a little gadget you can keep on your bathroom counter, or carry along with you in your gym bag or briefcase. Luiz Da Silva invented ThermaClear, a hand-held anti-acne device that many men say they can’t live without. It uses heat technology, similar to the laser treatments you’d receive in a dermatologist’s office, only on a much smaller scale, to fight mild-to-moderate acne.

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How To Keep Skin Looking Young

There are many things that we can do to keep skin young and I have written a lot about them here. Our bodies are a holistic being which means that everything that we do to our body is going to affect our skin.
This means that what we eat will affect our skin. What we do for cleansing will affect our skin. The amount of stress and strain on our body and mind will also affect our skin

How To Keep Skin Looking Young

To this end I thought it would be nice to have a bit of a primer on how to keep skin looking young and so in a quick and free 25 page ebook I have made it available to you
How to keep skin looking young <—
 What will you find in this ebook? Lots! Here is just the table of contents

• The Value of Youthful-Looking Skin
• Anatomy of the Skin
• Skin Changes Due To Aging
• Skin Aging in Men and Women
• Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors of Aging
• Premature Skin Aging Due to Sun Exposure
• Preventing Photoaging: Sunscreens vs. Sunblocks
• Additional Sun Protection Tips
• Cigarette Smoke and Skin Health
• Benefits of Exercise on Skin
• Effect of Sleep on Skin
• Anti-Aging Diet
• The Importance of Drinking Water
• Anti-Aging Products and Treatment

As always this is information that you can incorporate into your life and there are lots of long term and short term changes that you can make to improve your life in ways that will help your skin look always young and vibrant. Check it out!

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Which Naturals Are Backed By Serious Science?

Ever met a grandmother who swears her still-youthful glow is thanks to a lifetime of shea butter? Depending what part of the world you or your ancestors hail from, you may have grown up with some promise or other about the powers of natural beauty.

 Of course, the personal-care business has figured this out. When researching the book, we spoke to an industry toxicologist who explained how it works: Companies conduct market research to find out what words folks respond to most—aloe! shea! vitamin C!—then they sprinkle a tiny bit of the popular ones into an otherwise crappy product. (To get an idea how much of that lauded ingredient is in your product, check the label: Ingredients are listed in descending order of concentration, so if it's near the middle or bottom, you're  being ripped off.)

 What about when these naturals are used properly, though? Do pure, topical ingredients from nature have any science behind them? As it turns out, yes, many of them do. We’ve compiled a list of eleven heavy hitters. But we also want to hear from you: Does your family have any natural beauty secrets that work? What have you tried and liked?  

Argan oil: Nicknamed “liquid gold,” Morrocan women swear by this stuff to treat everything from wrinkles and psoriasis to burns and acne. Science is still catching up but argan is extremely rich in linoleic acid, which applied topically is proven to reduce acne, and vitamin E, an antiager that may reduce scarring as well.

 


Aloe vera: Even if your mom wasn’t a hippie you know that aloe vera gel has calming and restorative properties straight from the plant. Science says that it’s antibacterial and has been proven to speed wound healing in rats. In humans who’d undergone dermabrasion treatment, damaged skin healed 72 hours faster when aloe was applied. Aloe - Your Miracle Doctor

 

 
  
Baking soda: It will wash your sink, but it will also whiten your teeth, banish your bad breath, and deodorize bad smells—including your own.


 
 coconut oil: With a molecular structure that allows it to penetrate skin and hair, both preventing water loss and replacing lipids that deplete with aging, it’s a double winner. Science says it also accelerates wound healing, can help treat eczema, and has shown to be therapeutic in the treatment of acne.

 

 
  
Green tea: We should all be drinking it, but topical application of green tea has lots of science on its side, too. Several studies have shown it to reduce the effects of UV damage, enhance wound healing, and treat acne. Green tea is also anti-inflammatory and can help reduce the redness associated with rosacea.

   
Honey: Before we had antibiotics we had honey, which was frequently used in wound dressing to accelerate healing. It’s no surprise then that science says it does, in fact, do just that. Its topical application also demonstrates antibacterial action, and helps prevent scarring. (It's good on toast, too.)


 
 Olive oil: Just when you thought you’d heard everything there is to know about the powers of olive oil: A 2000 study done on mice indicated that topical application of olive oil after UVB exposure effectively reduced the rodents’ chances of developing skin tumors. Already proven to be a powerful antioxidant in food, olive oil may play an exciting role in reducing DNA damage in skin, too.

 
   
Propolis: Bees use propolis, an antimicrobial resin, to sterilize their hives, and a variety of studies have shown its properties to benefit human health—from reducing the duration of common colds to slowing the proliferation of cancer cells. Topically, propolis functions as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory proven to protect skin against photodamage, it’s more antibacterial than honey, and is even effective against cold sores.

 
Shea butter: West African women (and grandmas) have been using this stuff forever. Not only does its application exhibit powerful anti-inflammatory properties but recent studies are indicating that cinnamic acid (found in shea) reduces the effects of UV damage. Just make sure to choose a brand that’s sourced fairly, like Alaffia.

 
  
Vitamin C: You can’t soak your face in orange juice to get the topical benefits of this powerful antioxidant, but a good natural cream or serum containing L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which in its stable form helps the skin fight free-radical damage, reduces redness, stimulates wound healing, and helps minimize fine wrinkles.

     
Tea tree oil: When it comes to acne, this is your friendly alternative to that beast benzoyl peroxide, which has been linked to cancer and is banned in Europe. A comparative study found tea tree oil to be just as effective as BP for treating pimples, if a little bit slower on the draw. On the plus side? It exhibited fewer side effects.

 

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