About 3 weeks ago I shared my “Acne Story”. Today I am proud to tell you that my visit at the dermatologist was very successful. As you can see on the picture below, my acne is clearly vanishing. My skin looks much smoother and I do not notice any new outbreaks. What’s the secret behind this transformation?
Category: Beauty
Over 40 and still struggling with Acne
My fight against Acne
When I look back and think about me as a young girl going through puberty, the first thing that goes through my mind is “acne”. I was about 12 years old when the first pimples started to show up in my face. Gosh, I hated it. During my whole youth I suffered from acne. I tried everything from prescribed medication to home remedies, changing eating habits but nothing really worked. I found out that there are many myths around solving the acne problem.
Stop biting your Finger Nails
Nail biting is a habit that is not easy to quit. It often is a reflection of extreme nervousness, inability to handle stressful situations or boredom. I am (or was !) a nail biter myself. I have broken this bad habit 3 months ago through simply applying nail polish or nail hardener on a regular basis. No day passes by without nail polish or hardener ! Result: I can wear my lovely big rings again because I can show off my nails now !
Perfectly shaped Eyebrows
My general impression of American women is that they know very well how to take care of themselves. When I grab a coffee at my local Starbucks cafe and I screen the faces of the women waiting in line, I am always surprised by the sophisticated, polished look these women always have.
Want a sexy look?
For a sexy look, you only need 2 items (ask a man):
1. Red lipstick, red is the best color which makes your lips attractive. Not a fan of true red, use a matte red. Varieties include blue-reds which are suitable for darker skin tones and orange-red for olive skin tones.
2. Wear a pair of sunglasses. You’ll generate mystery. Combine these two and you’ll look sexy…
I tried this out. I hardly ever wear lipstick but I thought I would like to see if it really works. On a sunny Saturday morning I leave the house wearing my big pair of sunglasses and a shiny red color on my lips. I hardly left the house and men in their cars were looking at me as I never noticed before. Neighbors who were not really friendly before greeted me with a very friendly “Good morning”. I could not believe my eyes nor ears. This trick is really working. So for the ladies who like to attract male attention, this is the way to go. Good luck and share your experience.
Get crack(l)ing !
When I was in Belgium recently I went shopping with my sister and my niece. She told me she wanted some new nail polish: “crackling nail polish”. I had never heard of “crackling nails” but she bought some new colors and wanted to show me immediately how it works. So we went to a coffee-house (which we call “taverne” in Belgium) and my niece started crafting with her mom’s newly bought nail polish. First she put on the basic layer which had a grey color. Then she waited a little longer than a minute to apply the second layer, in her case blue as you can see on the picture. Just a couple of seconds after she applied the second layer, cracks started to appear and the result is a unique design with two different colors. I liked it and I went back to the store to buy two different colors of crackling nail polish for myself.
When I came back to the US I went on the internet and found out that this type of nail polish has been around for a couple of seasons and that it is still trendy. One of the best known brands for this type of nail polish is “SALLY HANSEN”, you can find it at Sephora, Drugstore.com or even at your local grocery store (Giant Eagle). I tried grey as a basic layer and pink for the second layer and I love it. To seal this unique design on your nails, you can apply a top coat which I did. I must say it does help extending the wear and shine of the nail polish but it is so hard to get these 3 layers off again !!! I prefer to redo my nails on a regular basis instead of using a top coat. The choice is up to you…
Straight or Curly?
I was struggling with my hairstyle for a while. My hair is pretty curly and I don’t like the natural waves all that much. I always tried to straighten it out with a brush and the blow dryer but the result was not fantastic so I started thinking about real straight hair. To get my hair super smooth, I knew some heat styling was in order. At first I was a bit scared of the damage the heat could do to my hair but with the right hair care preparation and the right type of flat-iron, I don’t have to fry my hair for it to look fabulous.
My neighbor and friend recommended the 1 inch Classic GHD flat-iron. She has been using this iron every other day for over 2 years now and her hair looks really great all the time.The beauty is that you can use this flat-iron also in Europe without an adaptor because it has universal voltage. So lately I started taking my styler with me while travelling overseas. One bummer though: It is expensive ($185 at Sephora).
Most important upside: The result is amazing. The styler heats up quickly, makes my hair very smooth in no time and my hair is very soft and shiny after usage. The GHD flat-iron is much stronger than the “Go” styling iron I had from FHI. If you have a “Go”, and it works for you, great. If you are in the market for a flat-iron, I recommend the GHD over the “Go”.
No time for make up?
When you are running late or you don’t like to spend too much time in your bathroom, play up your lips! A little color on your lips brightens your entire face. Make sure your brows are groomed, use a soft lip color and you’ll look like a pro! For a more sexy look, use red.
Women over 40: The body changes
Around reaching the age of forty, we start experiencing small physical transformations. Our “shape” may be changing. When you are standing in front of the mirror, take a look at your arms, breasts, thighs, legs and feel yourself. How does it feel? Are you satisfied with what you see and feel? There are two possible ways to go:
1. You are satisfied and you accept the small transformations you are going through
2. You are not satisfied and you choose to push back the changes
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