Gymn

I have finally gone back to our club and use its facilities. I went to the gymn and was quite confused because there were a lot of changes. There were a few new treadmills that I didn't know how to operate I had to call the person in charge to help me turn it on. LOL. That outdated, I was. At first, I walked for 2 kilometers with a recline of 15 degrees. I really sweat to the max! Went to the sauna room after and went inside two times. I never felt to healthy! Hehehe.

Today, we went back there again. I stepped on the treadmill and walked for 1 kilometer and used the resistant cycle and cycled for 1 kilometer with a resistance of 10 at first. Then I realized it was too much for me so I lowered it down to 8.

It was a good time of doing exercises again. I plan to use our club facilities at least 2 times a week. It's such a wast if we paid once a month and we don't get the benefit of it.

Louis Vuitton

I have been facebooking and loving it. One thing I like about it is that you can give and receive virtual gifts. One of my friends sent me a red Louis Vuitton bag. I so love it. And I wanna make it real. The only thing is... it's too expensive. I may have to save (for a long time) first before buying this one. And besides, I just bought a hand bag from Carlo Rino. So it doesn't make sense to buy another one... for now.

Your Crowning Glory

What you eat, and your lifestyle, is reflected in your hair: stress, hormonal activity, lack of sleep, too much sun, swimming in chlorinated pools or salty seas, the hardness or softness of your tap water, along with any chemical hair rinses or treatments that you use on your hair, will all have visible effects. And I am so guilty. My hair has undergone a lot of mistreatment (hair dye, hair rebond, hair perming, hair straightening after perming, electric curlers, too much heat from sauna, actual hair treatments, etc...). Sometimes I feel it has been abused for so long it's time to do something about it. But how?

Nearly every shampoo on the market today seems to contain the essence of fruits, flowers, or herbs but of course, in reality, those were just chemically synthesized version. I have read in a book that you can do your own herbal shampoo by pouring one application of baby shampoo into a cup, adding four drops of an essential oil (which you can get from The Body Shop - I am a big fan of TBS, by the way), mixing the ingredients thoroughly and then using the enriched shampoo the natural way. I have done a bit of research which essential oil to use on which type of hair: for dry hair, use essential oil of sage; for greasy (oily) hair, lavender and/or peppermint essential oil would be the best to use; while to prevent dandruff, use chamomile, rosemary or thyme.

image i took from hairboutique.com

How to Boost Complexion

Instantly boost your complexion by exfoliating. Exfoliating to remove the layer of dead skin cells that dulls your complexion is the easiest way to brighten your skin and make you feel perkier. Splashing your face with cold water is a great pick-me up, too. Beauty doyenne Eve Lom has her own method. Start by massaging in a rich oil-based cleanser and then remove it using a muslin cloth. Next, massage cleanser over your face and neck gently, applying deep pressure with the pads of your fingertips. Start behind the ears to stimulate the lymphatic system, relieve congestion and reduce fluid. Repeat this three times, then rinse the cloth, rub off the cleanser and splash your face with cold water.

3 Easy Steps to Beautiful Skin

I subscribed to Modern Mom magazine. It gives a lot of tips for moms on the go. I thought it would be nice to share what I've been reading as well: 3 Steps to a Beautiful Skin by Dr. Jessica Wu: "Regardless of your budget," she says, "Skincare should be simple, safe and effective." Here’s the program she suggests for bringing out the best in your skin.

1. Use a Gentle Cleanser for Morning and Night."Save the bar soap for your armpits and feet," says Wu. "Foaming cleansers are better than milky cleansers for removing dirt, oil and leftover makeup."
2. Invest in a Moisturizing Sunscreen that Protects against UVA and UVB rays."Make this your one-step beauty must-do every morning," says Wu, who also suggests getting your kids accustomed to slathering on sunscreen. "My 15-month-old nephew uses Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion SPF 55," she says.
3. Use a Treatment Product Every Night, Specific to a Skin Issue You Want to Combat. look for a lotion containing benzoyl peroxide. "This helps kill bacteria and dry up breakouts," says Dr. Wu.
   

And just like the rest of your body, your face benefits from a little exercise too, Dr. Wu says. Her favorite facial exercise is as simple as her skincare regime, and it doesn’t involve anything other than your tongue and an awkward minute or two. "This exercise was taught to me by a facialist who is 60 but looks 30," she says. Sounds promising to us! Here’s how to do it:

Curl your tongue upwards to touch the roof of your mouth, as far back as you can reach. Then press upwards and hold for three seconds. Repeat 10 times. This workout, says Wu, strengthens the deep muscles in your jaw and neck to help fight gravity and drooping.

What Shade of Lipstick Should I Wear?

You Should Wear Peach Lipstick

Clean, fresh, and simply pretty. Your look: Natural Beauty Your signature lip gloss flavor: Peach

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