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Winter is a time of beauty. Snowflakes gracefully fall from the grey skies…the crisp winter wind paints blush on our cheeks…such beauty to behold in this season.
Yet,the winter months can be damaging to one’s skin for a multitude of weather-related reasons. The wind can be harsh and cause dryness as well as chapped lips, and in certain parts of the country, even chaff the skin on your face, particularly underneath the nose. So, chapstick is important. Try to get a chapstick with sunscreen in it, like Blistex.
Long, fluttering eyelashes have long been associated with femininity and sensuality. “The eye is the jewel of the body.” ~Henry David Thoreau~ I have discovered the secret to become an Eyelash Goddess. It is simple. Go to mdlashfactor.com and order the most amazing eyelash product I have come across. It is called MD Lash Factor, and 5% of the proceeds go to charity for Autism. Loyally apply every night, and after 2 months you will notice incredible eyelash growth. Patience is a virtue, and it truly does take about 8 weeks before you will see an improvement in the length of your pretty lashes. Remember to always use an eyelash curler, before applying mascara. Also, remember to always remove all eye make-up before bed. The eyes are our windows to the soul, so let us frame them with beautiful lashes!
“Water is fluid, soft and yielding. But water will wear rock away, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong.” ~Lao-Tzu~ Water is a life source. Hydration is the key to a supple, clear, dewy complexion. The beverage of your skin’s choice is water. Nourish your skin with moisturizing creams and moisturizing cleansers. We do not want to eliminate the natural and essential oils in the skin, but rather achieve a balance. Become a water connoisseur: There are many different brands of bottled water on the market today. Most grocery stores have an entire aisle dedicated to bottled water. There are subtle distinctions in taste, and it is completely personal preference.
Set aside an afternoon with some close friends, colorful yarn, antioxidant tea…..and…..sip & stitch! Before your special guests arrive, prepare a variation of different antioxidant teas, perhaps: Green Tea, Pomegranate Tea (drop some seeds in it!), Jasmine Tea, or Blueberry Tea (add some fresh blueberries at the bottom–it’s not just a yogurt delight). Set aside some honey for your company to enjoy with their antioxidant tea. Serve the antioxidant teas with a generous platter of dates, Tibetan Goji berries (associated with longevity), and sprinkle with your favorite nuts.
Time gives us many gifts, one of which is aging, or the evolution of our soul; who we essentially are. Wrinkles represent a full life and smile lines represent laughter. We should embrace these changes, because the changes are in fact a process of becoming more of who we are, not less. You are beautiful and only become more-so with age. Aging gracefully is done by exploring our inner beauty and wisdom. Growing older ought to be celebrated as an opportunity to fulfil one’s dreams. Life is ready and waiting for you. The future is yours: grow into it gracefully. “As we grow old, the beauty steals inward.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
