Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Beauty, health and a bit of fashion,too


Not too long ago I noticed, to my chagrin, that I had a little peach fuzz long my jawbone, the side of my face and upper lip. I have been lucky to never have had a dark moustache to bleach, wax or laser like friends and family. In fact, my first encounter with Jolene bleach was at overnight camp when a couple of friends were bleaching their moustaches and on a whim, I slapped bleach on some strands of hair framing my face ( "moneypieces" as hairdressers call them)- and had amateur highlights! But back to the peach fuzz - my sister and some friends turned me on to Finishing Touch Flawless shaver. It's ironic now that we don't have to shave our legs as often or barely ever under our arms, we now need to address our face. Dermaplaning is also an option. Dermaplaning is a skin treatment that uses an exfoliating blade to skim dead skin cells and hair from your face.It is also called microblading. Besides removing fine hairs, it makes the skin and wrinkles appear smoother. Unfortunately, it only lasts about 3 weeks and is best performed by a licensed aesthetician or dermatologist and can cost $150-250 per session. You can purchase a tool or special face razor to do it your self, but you run the risk of possible infection if not done properly. That why I like the Finishing Touch Flawless shaver. It is effective and easy to use ( employ a circular motion for best results) and very reasonable at $19.99


 "Flawless gently erases hair from the surface of your skin, without the redness, burning or irritation other skin damaging devices or treatments can cause. And hair will not grow back thicker or darker."
You can find it at Amazon, Walmart, Target or their website https://www.finishingtouchflawless.com/

Eating healthy and exercising are two priorities in my life, and while they won't solve all my health woes, they are an effective duo in protecting my heart  and overall health. Eating fish, fruits, veggies, nuts and whole grains make a difference in how you feel and how your body functions. Certain spices and herbs have been shown to help maintain good health, too. Garlic provides more than 100 biologically useful chemicals for your health. Cayenne pepper is one of the richest sources of Vitamin E, directly linked to lowering the risk of heart disease besides stimulating your metabolism. Tumeric is easy to add to your diet as a spice to dishes and as a supplement. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is also an antioxidant. Studies have shown it eases the effects of osteoarthritus and rheumatoid arthritus. I am taking it with glucosamine chondroitun and feel it has helped my osteoarthritus.  Research has also found it may help in preventing cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Look for a supplement with Black Pepper for better absorption. Cinnamon contains large amounts of a potent polyphenol antioxidant. It also has anti-inflammatory properties to help lower risk of  heart disease and high cholesterol. You can sprinkle a little tumeric and cinnamon in a smoothie and reap the benefits while barely tasting it. Speaking of smoothies, I have one for my lunch several times a week. It's an easy way to get in a few servings of fruits and veggies, some extra fiber and lots of protein. I start with a cup of fresh spinach in my Nutribullet container, adding 1/2 a frozen banana, some frozen strawberries or frozen dark cherries,mango chunks or sliced peaches ( thank you Trader Joe's), then a TBSP of flaxseed meal and a sprinkle of chia seeds, Orgain plant based Creamy Chocolate Fudge or Chocolate Peanut Butter protein powder for 21 grams of protein, a dash of tumeric and cinnamon, maybe some matcha powder or a handful of shredded coconut or almonds, a few ice cubes and almond milk to cover.Turn on the machine and in less than a minute you have a nutritious and                                                                                  delicious treat! 

We are knee deep into summer, as the 4th of July approaches and heat waves are kicking in around the country.Time to think about some essential summer pieces.
A good, comfortable strapless bra is not easy to find,yet essential when it comes to camis, some halter tops,sundresses and more. Many are truly more comfortable than you might remember if you haven't bought one in awhile.
Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra at Amazon or Nordstrom is a classic and Chantelle's Absolute Invisible Smooth Convertible Strapless Bra at Saks or Nordstrom-both good choices for fuller busted women. Natori's Bliss Perfection Strapless and Minimal Strapless are comfortable and lower cut choices. Don't like wires? Try Lively Wirefree Strapless Bra at wearlively.com. Calvin Klein has the best choice for smaller busted women in its Naked Glamour Strapless Push Up at Amazon. Ranked most comfortable overall for a wide variety of sizes is Third Love's 24/7 Strapless Bra with a padded band for comfort and silicone at top and bottom edges to prevent slipping. thirdlove.com

                                     
                                 
        
                     Stay healthy and cool.Always love to hear from you,too

              
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