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5 Beauty Tips That Will Save You Time And Money

There are a few reasons why many women choose to minimize their beauty routine (or skip it altogether). Aside from the fact that there are so many products on the market that it can be difficult to determine which ones will serve you best, it can take a fair amount of time to put on all the lotions, potions, and cosmetics meant to transform you into the women you see on billboards and magazine covers (as if). And then there is the cost to consider, as well. But just because you have neither the time nor the money to engage in a high-maintenance routine doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some of the benefits that beauty products offer. Here are just a few tips that will save you time and money while still delivering the “naturally” glowing or glamorous look you desire.

Try 2-in-1 products. You’ve no doubt seen moisturizers that come with an SPF or those that boast a tint. And there are stains that can be used on both lips and cheeks, just for example. The great thing about these products is that in addition to saving you time and money they can also cut back on the amount of space you must devote to beauty supplies in your medicine cabinet or purse. It’s a beauty trifecta! So look for products that fill more than one need. A good place to start is with BB creams that often provide for a multitude of beauty needs.

February 22, 2013

Health & Beauty

Effective Beauty Treatments That Do Not Cost A Fortune

We all know that the pursuit of youth and beauty as we age can cost a pretty penny. First, advertisers create a beauty ideal that no one can live up to and then they sell us products that are supposed to make us look like the perfect, airbrushed models in their ads (who don’t even look that good in real life themselves). If I sound bitter, I think I might not be the only person out there who has become disillusioned with the beauty industry as a whole. And yet, what I have learned over time is that some of these products actually deliver what they promise (although to varying degrees). The trick is to find something that works and stick to it if possible, at least so long as your skin is responding. Fess up, ladies: even when you find something that works you’re still compelled to try other products (often with disastrous results). And further, you’re willing to spend way too much money in the process. However, there are ways to find effective beauty treatments that don’t cost a fortune. Here are a few options that will help you out.

For starters, you should always seek out samples of any products you want to try. By simply going to manufacturer websites or beauty counters you can often get trial size, or even full size bottles of the latest beauty treatments on the market. You might even get coupons to buy more should you decide you like the product. But another good idea is to read side-by-side reviews. These can help you to discover products that contain similar ingredients and offer nearly identical results, with the benefit that some are significantly less expensive than others. Just look at how the Olay Regenerist line has stacked up in blind tests – it nearly always comes out ahead of far pricier competitors. Reading user reviews may also be helpful, although you should take these with a grain of salt since women have a wide variety of skin woes and their reviews can be fairly subjective.

February 2, 2013

Health & Beauty

Lose Weight For Free – 9 Easy Ways to Burn Some Calories

Here are some easy ways to burn calories with minimal effort and with little or no cost.

1. Eat hot peppers to speed up your metabolism. Studies show that spicy foods can increase your metabolism temporarily, increasing the rate at which you burn calories.

2. Take the stairs rather than using elevators. Climbing the stairs 4 minutes each day can lead to a 4 lb. (1.8kg) weight loss in a year.

3. Drink ice water. Drinking cold water helps you to burn calories because your body has to work harder to warm the water and absorb it. Also, keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day is important. If you get dehydrated your metabolism will slow down in an attempt to find moisture within your body.

4. Stand instead of sitting when appropriate. Standing burns more calories than sitting. If you are waiting for an appointment, or at an airport, get into the habit of standing for a while rather than just sitting during your wait.

5. Take a dietary supplement like Energy Renew to increase your energy level, which will then allow you to be more active.

6. When you go to work, purposely park your car as far away from the entrance as possible, so you can get some fresh air and exercise on your way in and out the door.

7. Get into the habit of frequently moving your legs and feet to burn extra calories. Squeezing a rubber ball periodically throughout the day also helps.

8. Get rid of your remote control. If you are watching TV, every time you want to change the channel, make yourself get up and change it.

9. Keep your home’s temperature cool. Your body will burn more calories keeping your body warm.

July 5, 2009