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Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

April 15th, 2008

5 Tips for Preventing Adult Acne

Acne hits at any age. Trust me, I know. At the age of 43 I still have my eruptions. Fortunately they’re not as bad as when I was in my teens but if I’m stressed or overindulge, my face usually tells the story. Now, acne can’t be prevented entirely in many cases, but there […]

By Deborah -- 2 comments

March 15th, 2008

5 Products to Help Remove Callouses and Keep Your Feet Smooth

I have bad feet, we talked about it here before. The bottoms of my feet are so calloused and cracked they’re like sandpaper. Plus, the callous is so thick I could walk on thorns and not feel it. Lately I’ve been doing what I can to remove the callouses and found several interested products to […]

By Deborah -- 3 comments

February 22nd, 2008

4 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Skin Before Going Out in the Snow

We have our first “real” snowstorm of the season today. This is something we’ve been looking forward to all year! A day of playing outside followed by popcorn and hot chocolate and maybe even a good movie or book. But I’m getting a little ahead of myself.
If you’re venturing out into the snow, you […]

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February 21st, 2008

5 Places to Find Homemade Foot Scrub Recipes

My feet are my problem area. Well ok, I have several problem areas but my feet are a big one. They’re dry, cracked, calloused and no matter what I do, they just don’t get soft. I think it’s because I walk around the house all day with no shoes on. Recently, I’ve been experimenting […]

By Deborah -- 2 comments

February 20th, 2008

How to Give a Home Facial

When I was an Administrative Assistant in New York City my employer gave me a spa day as a Secretary’s Day gift. The massage, mani-pedi and facial were divine. I haven’t tried home facials yet, so maybe we can learn together. I always see instructions on various morning programs for home facials, but most of […]

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February 4th, 2008

Lip Care Tips and a New Product from Blistex

When I was a teenager, Blistex consisted of a tube filled with white medicated liquid to handle cold sores or chapped lips. The taste wasn’t pleasant and if you didn’t take the time to “blend” your lips would turn white. Thank goodness times have changed. I’m happy to tell you about one brand new […]

By Deborah -- 7 comments

January 31st, 2008

5 Tips for Taking a Bath

It seems simple enough. Fill tub with water, get in tub, relax, right? In doing my research however, I found several tips for making the most of your bath. Behold, The List Maven’s 5 Tips for Taking a Bath.

Though very warm water feels great when soaking, water that’s either too hot or too cold will […]

By Deborah -- 2 comments

January 27th, 2008

5 Tips for Reducing Puffiness Around the Eyes

When I worked in publishing, makeup artists packed Preparation-H in their beauty kits for models with puffy eyes. I’d never recommend hemorrhoid medication for reducing under eye puffiness, but there are a few fool proof remedies I’m happy to tell you about.
Behold, The List Maven’s 5 Tips for Reducing Puffiness Around the Eyes.

Cold Compress […]

By Deborah -- 1 comment

January 20th, 2008

5 Things You Can Do to Pamper the Feet at Home

Is there anything better than a foot massage? It’s amazing how a little foot pampering can make one feel so luxurious, isn’t it? But you don’t need to go out and spend a lot of money…unless of course you really want to. Here are a few simple thing you can do to pamper your […]

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January 17th, 2008

3 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Skin This Winter

Here on the upper East Coast, winter is hard on the skin. Without the right preventative maintenance, it gets dry and itchy. Don’t let your skin take on a dull, flaky look. There are a few simple things you can do to keep your skin moist and smooth during the rough winter months.

Drink a […]

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