GREAT SKIN, THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY BARGAIN Your skin is a good deal—keeping it looking great takes less money and less time than you think, and makes everything else on your face and body look better. Not only is skin your largest organ, it’s one of the most important. Your skin acts to protect the body […]

Here are lots of "why didn’t I think of that?" moments that will really make a difference: ✓Don’t wear perfume when you’ll be exposed to the sun. It will cause spot burning. ✓ If you’re going to be out all day, you’ll need to reapply your sunscreen every couple of hours. ✓ Don’t cross your […]

Solve your beauty dilemmas by writing down your question in the morning. Then go through your day. At night, read your question again. You will most likely have a reasonable answer. Your best answers are inside of you. USE ALL YOUR SENSES When your mind is telling you to do one thing, but your tummy […]

Knowing your body and its needs will keep you healthy and looking your very best. Here’s a trick that models use to see if they need more water or moisturizer. Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. If the skin snaps back, then your body is properly hydrat­ed. If it stays up for […]

Before you waste your money on a new shade of 58 lipstick, realize that no matter how expensive, it will only look good if you take care of your lips. That designer shirt should be hung properly and ironed to do it justice. BE REALISTIC Know that if you’ve never weighed 110 pounds in your […]

Don’t let a remark, a pig out, or a bad hair day ruin your perspective. A slip-up is never a failure. It’s an opportunity to learn what works, what doesn’t work, and what needs to be done differently. WHAT’S THE REAL PROBLEM? Maybe you’re eating because you’re tired. Then the common sense solution is to […]

There’s a big difference between subtle makeup and looking like a circus clown. Learn when to stop. BROADEN YOUR PERSPECTIVE You are not a size, a color, or a culture. They’re all part of what makes you complete, but you should never be defined by them.

Don’t put anything in or on your body that will not benefit it in some way. Don’t deprive your body of nourishment. Don’t waste your time gossiping when you could be helping. Be safe in who you let in your door and your life. WHAT IF YOU WEREN’T SHY? Act for a moment like that. […]

Beauty is as beauty does. Just as those partying, drug-taking models don’t keep their looks, you won’t either if you don’t get your beauty zzzz’s. Keep regular sleep hours. Develop a routine. Relax in a bath or shower for at least thirty minutes so you can really feel the benefits. Start your ritual about an […]