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Lighting and Beauty
Beauty is all about light. We are constantly in search of
glowing skin, sparkling eyes, and shiny hair. In fact, (as
any movie star will tell you) much of what passes for
external beauty is a carefully controlled mixture of
reflection, absorption and shadow.
People with shiny, oily skin try to make it matte, absorbing
light so pores also appear smaller. Powder is the most
frequent remedy for shiny skin, and the finer the powder, the
more likely your chances of applying it effectively. Cheap
powders can cake, or may contain talc that irritates skin.
Some foundations also claim to contain powder, to minimize
shine, but I haven?t found a good one yet. I?ll let you know
when I do!
As women age, our skin tends to dry out, so older women are
often concerned with achieving a slightly shiny finish, which
can be done with powders or foundations containing mica.
Unfortunately, mica can also irritate skin or create sparkle
(not glow), which is all right in the evening, by candlelight,
but looks garish in broad daylight. Best of all in achieving
glow without sparkle or grease, is finding the right
moisturizer. A good moisturizer combines water with some sort
of lipid, which helps skin absorb the water and hold onto it.
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Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer
in 1992, that same weekend, her father died from
cancer. She underwent a partial mastectomy and breast
reconstruction. Olivia has been cancer-free for more
than 15 years
Olivia found a lump through BSE (Breast Self Exam)
sixteen years ago, and she credits the fact that
through early self-detection, she quite possibly
saved her own life.
The life-saving, easy-to-use LIV AID is a heart
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FEATURES:
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- Made of soft, clear, latex-free polyurethane
- Filled with non-toxic lubricant
- It's like a magnifying glass for your fingertips
- Dimensions: 9" x 8"
- Easy to clean and store
- Reusable tool for use once a month
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Aside from using the right cosmetics, there are a few things
you can do in regards to light to increase your outer beauty.
First of all, pay attention to the light in your house. Your
bathroom, or the room where you do your makeup should have
strong, natural light. it plays hell with your ego, but you?re
more likely to catch stray hairs or makeup mistakes before
leaving the house, not after. Replace anything fluorescent
with halogen track lights, use bright but soft-white bulbs in
common areas, and make sure your reading lamp is bright but
without glare, to prevent eyestrain.
If you?re going out for lunch and want to look your best, sit
with the light behind you, and let the other person get the
light in his or her face. You?ll get a halo, and your lunch
partner will be temporarily blinded. Choose a shadowed spot
over a bright window: it?ll keep the UV rays off your
epidermis, defray crow?s feet for another month, and soften
the focus.
The human brain needs light coming through the eyes in order
to create and release optimal amounts of serotonin, an
important chemical for brain functioning. Without enough
serotonin, we become sleepy, slow and depressed. Our bodies
don't metabolize the way they should, leading to weight gain.
As research becomes more sophisticated, we begin to understand
the importance of daily amounts of bright light for our mental
and physical health.
Outdoor light, even on a rainy day, is approximately twenty
times the amount of normal indoor light. Since most of us
spend our days inside, the available light is drastically cut,
resulting in depression, lethargy, and a craving for sweets
that hits hard once or twice a day. It is possible to
remediate the effects of inadequate light by purchasing a
full-spectrum light, or by making an extra effort to get
outside for an hour during the day.
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Laptop Holder by FineLife
Sturdy, Stable, & Durable...
Normal Price: $24.99
DEAL PRICE: $9.99
With this Laptop Holder by FineLife you'll experience better
and more comfortable usage of your laptop. Slightly elevate
your laptop to get that correct angle. With up to seven points
of tilting or angle, adjust as you feel fit. Improving your
posture will greatly improve your productivity as well.
And because your laptop will slightly be elevated, the free
flow of air below means the holder will help your laptop cool
down just a little. Added performance for your laptop, you
will get.
But what you may love most about it is the rotating base which
is great for presentations and meetings.
FEATURES:
- Adjustable angle, 10 to 16 degrees - Rotating base
- Compatible with all Laptop sizes - Heat dispersion effect
- Anti skid material at the base - Size: 28 cm x 26 cm
- Lightweight but built strong... made of ABS Plastic
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