Skin Care Dos and Don’ts

Water 101

Don’t take too many showers. Yes, it’s summertime and you’re working up a sweat, but taking multiple showers throughout the day can wreak havoc with your skin: Though you might think it’s hydrating, topically, water can have a drying effect on your epidermis. To avoid looking like a prune, douse in small doses and always moisturize immediately after showering.

Do drink plenty of water. While topically water can hinder your skin, drinking 64 ounces of water daily is essential for a healthy complexion because it flushes out toxins and keeps your insides running efficiently. Whether you drink bottled, filtered, or tap water doesn’t matter—getting your eight glasses in matters most. Remember that fruits and veggies are also good sources of H20.

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Moisturizing Musts

Don’t go overboard with rich moisturizers. While you want to keep your skin supple during summer, you can afford to lighten up—especially since thick doesn’t necessarily equal better. Heavy creams can create a barrier on the surface of your face and keep your skin from absorbing moisture. And formulas that contain synthetic ingredients can trap dead cells and leave your complexion looking dull.

Do use a nighttime face lotion. There’s evidence that skin-cell regeneration is slightly faster at night than during the day, so take advantage of your skin’s receptiveness and don’t skimp on overnight hydration.

Double Duty

Don’t apply too many face products at once, no matter how eager you are to try them out. “Using too many products can irritate the skin,” says Jeanine Downie, MD, a dermatologist in New York City.

Do nourish your skin with a nutrient-packed moisturizer—in other words, rather than use a bunch of different formulas, find a multitasking hero product that takes care of your needs in one go. Look for one that contains vitamin C, to even skin tone and minimize blotchiness, and potent antiagers like retinoic acid and niacinamide.

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Here are some easy tips from dermatologists that’ll prevent your pits from becoming totally offensive when it’s a zillion degrees outside, courtesy of Andrea Lavinthal for Cosmopolitan:

1. Wash your underarm area with a benzoyl peroxide face cleaner. It’ll kill odor-causing bacteria, says Los Angeles derm Ava Shamban.

2. Wipe down the entire area with cotton pads that have been soaked in a toner like Olay Refreshing Toner. The alcohol evaporates immediately, so you feel cooler, plus it minimizes any unpleasant aroma, says Dr. Shamban.

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3. Brew a superstrong batch of black tea, but instead of drinking it, pour it over a washcloth, let it cool, and then place the compress under each arm for five minutes. Do this every night for two weeks and the tannic acid in the tea will permanently reduce your sweat production, says Darrell S. Rigel, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Medical Center.

4. Upgrade your regular antiperspirant to one of the new prescription-strength formulas. Dove Clinical Protection and Secret Clinical Strength won’t irritate your skin.

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Does cocaine have a smell?

Amy Winehouse is set to become the latest celebrity to launch her own perfume line, according to reports.

The Rehab singer has recently returned to her native Britain following an extended stay on the Caribbean island of St Lucia in a bid to overcome her alcohol and drug addictions.

Now the star is hoping to land a deal worth more than $750,000 to launch the fragrance with her name on the label, under the guidance of her dad, Mitch.

A source tells British tabloid the Daily Star, “Mitch is keen to license Amy’s name to a perfume house. He has been in talks with manufacturers and contacted PR firms for advice. They want it to reflect her style with a classic smoky 1950s look and smell. Amy is keen to expand her brand and wants to latch on to the celeb perfumes bandwagon while she can.”

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I was excited to learn about the Count Me Healthy Jewelry, since having my kids it seems like my memory is zapped and anything that can help me track my goals would be great. Upon receiving my Count me Healthy bracelet I was awed by how beautiful it was, I would wear it just for how pretty it is! The sterling silver makes this bracelet just shine and the beads are simply perfect. 

The Count me Health bracelet easily adjusts to fit any size wrist and the beads wont go sliding back an forth until you move them over the counting divider. So far I have used it to track water consumption and fitness goals and I am continually finding new uses for it. Great for counting individual quality time with each kid, track books they read for summer reading program, help me curb complaining.

 There are four different styles of the Count Me Healthy jewelry including the Original, Mommy and Me, Golf Goddess, and Happy and Blessed. A beautiful bracelet that can help you keep on track and accomplish new goals, would make a great gift!

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 Count Me Healthy Bracelet

Health and beauty combine with Count Me Healthy – the elegant jewelry which effectively tracks your goals using a simple new counting system.

The patented Count Me Healthy bracelet discretely serves as a constant reminder of your commitment to well-being.

It’s simple. Here’s how it works.

Just choose a health goal you wish to monitor. Some examples are: drinking more water, quitting smoking, better nutrition or adding daily exercise. Next, assign a value to each bead based on that goal (for example, if you are tracking glasses of water, each bead could stand for one, 8 oz. glass of water). Then, just slide one of the beautiful beads from one side to the other – counting your way to better health.

At the end of your day, tally the beads and write down your progress.

Reports state that many future health problems can be prevented by making healthy choices today. But with today’s hectic lifestyle, it is easy to lose track of the promises we make to improve our personal wellness. With Count Me Healthy, now you can monitor your choices anytime, anywhere and look stylish while doing it.

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Getting rave reviews from the press you Count Me Healthy has been seen in: Shape, In Touch, Justine, New York Health and on the Today Show, and E news!

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Embrace your natural curls like Beyonce but avoid frizz by simply adding an anti-frizz serum to your morning hair routine. “I start off by adding a bit of Sebastian Potion 9 Lite Lightweight Wearable-Treatment Styler ($14; beautyencounter.com) to damp hair,” says celebrity hairstylist Jeremy Clark, who then gently scrunches the hair while blow drying on low with a diffuser. “Don’t comb it out!” he stresses. “Let it be natural and sexy.”

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The makeup artist behind this look, Amy Oresman, finally spilled the secret to Hayden’s great look. Wanna know what it is?

It’s Neutrogena MoistureShine Lipstick in Poppy Red.
Oresman says of the color: “This lipstick is the perfect combination of fuchsia and red and because Hayden’s dress was all white, we really wanted a vibrant splash of color on the lip.”

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Rich, creamy color keeps lips moist for up to 8 hours.

• Dermatologist recommended
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Hayden Panettiere at the 2009 “I Love You, Beth Cooper” Screening

Makeup Artist Amy Oresman collaborated with NEUTROGENA® brand ambassador Hayden Panettiere to create the starlet’s look for the New York City premiere of “I Love You, Beth Cooper”, and now shares how you can achieve this gorgeous look on your own:

Inspiration:

Hayden’s look was inspired by old Hollywood glamour – with a new young twist. This is one of my favorite makeup looks for a starlet. It’s sexy and subtle.

Eyes:

I wanted to create a subtle smoky eye that wouldn’t fight with the bright juicy lip we were planning on using on Hayden. To create this look I started by using NEUTROGENA® Nourishing Eye Quad in Blue Smoke, this created a subtle smoke to the eye by using graphites and blues, which are not as harsh as black. I then framed the eye with NEUTROGENA® Nourishing Eyeliner in Cosmic Black, which has a slight glossy sheen creating just a hint of drama around the perimeter of the eye. I topped the look off with NEUTROGENA® Healthy Volume Black Mascara. This look is all about lashes and lips. This mascara is perfect for the three coats of mascara used to create ultra volume.

Face:

I used NEUTROGENA® Sun Fresh Sunless Lotion to blend Hayden’s tan lines in her one-shouldered red-carpet frock. I evened out Hayden’s glow with NEUTROGENA® Healthy Skin Blends Natural Radiant Bronzer.

Lips:

The highlight of this look was the lip. With those lips we could really go for it… and we did! I chose NEUTROGENA® MoistureShine lipstick in Poppy Red. This lipstick is the perfect combination of fuchsia and red and because Hayden’s dress was all white, we really wanted a vibrant splash of color on the lip.

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