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FAMILY FEATURES
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s many busy women know, a daily beauty regimen requires effort
and time, but it also has a significant payoff. Keepng your outward appearance healthy and youthful inspires
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confidence — a glow everyone around you can see.
With convenience and ease in mind, here are a few tips that will keep you looking
beautiful this season, without all the fuss or having to break the bank:
Glowing, Vibrant Skin
Poor diet, sun exposure and smoking are just a few of the factors that can lead to the fine lines and
wrinkles many women work hard to prevent. While everyone would love a quick fix to erase years of skin
abuse, there are some tricks to slow down the process.
Covering your skin from the sun’s harmful rays and keeping its damaging ultraviolet rays at bay helps
ward off premature aging and helps to preserve the skin. Whether it’s cloudy or sunny, your best defense
is to apply sun screen that contains an SPF of 30 or higher. You can further decrease your exposure by
use of wide brim hats, baseball caps and other skin-covering clothing. Invest in a quality night cream that
works deeply to restore the skin’s appearance as you sleep. Some products offer multiple benefits that firm,
improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
The Perfect Pout
Like any other part of your skin, lips can become dry and flaky, parti ularly when exposed to harsh weather
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conditions or extreme settings. Give them proper nourishment and care to keep them smooth, supple and
free of cracks and irritation. To exfoliate rough patches and remove dead skin, use natural ingredients right
from your kitchen. Simply place a small dab of honey and sugar on your lips and gently rub them together.
This proce ure is best before bed time and followed with a thick coating of lip balm. This will penetrate and
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renew as you sleep and you’ll wake up to plump, smooth and beautiful lips. To maintain lip moisture, invest
in a quality lip balm, especially those that pull double-duty and also offer sun protection.
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