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Skin Drama Getting You Down? These Tips Will Help 

Skin Drama Getting You Down? These Tips Will Help

Winter can have such an adverse effect on your skin. The wind and severe weather can be very drying and can also cause our skin tone to vary due to colder temperatures. But it isn’t just about the here and now, our skin could be causing us drama in regards to sagging skin, aging signs and general wear and tear. It’s one of the first signs that we are feeling a little down in the dumps and not ourselves. So how do we improve our skin tone and condition, or at least obtain a more youthful complexion and glow? With these simple tips, suggestions, and advice I’m sure we can all get our skin back to the healthy condition we deserve.

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Have a regular skincare routine that you vary for the seasons

Skin care is important and should be a vital part of your routine in the morning and at night. But some of us can be a little complacent and lazy with our rituals. We either stick to the same products, forget to even do it, and we certainly might not take into account changing weather. However, having a regular routine in place can improve your skin tone and condition dramatically. Try and consider a heavy duty moisturiser during the winter months and something for a lighter application in the summer. Consider exfoliating your skin more regularly and use different face masks for more problematic issues. Even just using a separate moisturiser at night can make a huge difference to your skin condition.

Ensure that you protect your skin before applying makeup

Do you just apply makeup or do you add a moisturiser or primer to your skin first? It can be an added protection to your skin and avoid pores being blocked up if you were to consider applying a base to your face before adding any heavy duty makeup.

Consider other options to improve those signs of aging

Let’s be honest, some of us might be struggling with harsher drama when it comes to our skin. Perhaps too many wrinkles or sagging skin on our cheekbones and chin. It’s a common sign of aging, and while some people embrace getting older, others want to banish those signs and appear more youthful looking. This is when you might want to consider facial treatments like a laser facelift or visiting a surgeon for more cosmetic enhancements.

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Drink plenty of water and improve your diet

Sometimes it is the old fashioned methods that offer the best results, and when it comes to your skin, this can ring true. Drinking plenty of water is one of the easiest ways to improve your skin tone and appear more fresh faced. There are also certain things in your diet you may want to reduce or eradicate completely. Alcohol, for example, can have an adverse effect on your skin, as can too many sugary foods and drinks.

Try DIY remedies for exfoliators and face masks

Finally, if you do some research online, you will find plenty of DIY face masks and exfoliators for your skin using household ingredients. They can offer amazing results and are often very cheap to reproduce.

I hope this has provided you a few tips on how to improve your facial skin condition.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.

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Changes: Put Your Happiness First

Changes: Put Your Happiness First

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If you don’t feel happy with how you look and you’ve tried talking about it, but it makes no difference. Who said that making a change isn’t right? – Sometimes it’s necessary to feel good about ourselves again.

Here are some changes that you can do, subtle and drastic.

Lose Weight

Maybe you’ve gained way too many pounds than you want to admit. (It happens!) This doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. – Stop eating crap and start getting active! It’s that simple. Speak to your doctor is you want some professional advice on how to lose the weight in a safe and healthy way.

Start running, or swimming, boxing, cycling even dancing! – Whatever you can do that will burn that fat, and be enjoyable at the same time. (If you’re not finding it fun – you won’t have the motivation you need and you’ll end up quitting.) If you like to cook, look up the best recipes that are healthy and give you the vitamins you need in your diet.

Clothes

Throw out your whole wardrobe, (sell whatever you can of course! And anything that won’t sell – give to charity.) Then go on the biggest shopping spree of your life! Invest in new trendy tops, hot jeans, gorgeous dresses, and don’t forget the shoes! This is your chance to be impulsive, and indulge in all the things you never thought you could wear. It always helps to bring a friend or two, so you can get their opinion on your looks too. If they’re real friends – they’ll tell you if you look a hot mess!)

Surgery

Are you self-conscious because you’re flat chested, and you can’t wear the dresses you would like to wear? Or maybe you just can’t budge that weight around your thighs. Then surgery may be for you. But remember, this is the last resort! Talk to people first, try losing the weight naturally and try on some boost-up bras. If you really feel like you have done everything you possibly could, but you’re still not feeling good. Make an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon and see what they think. (A true surgeon will tell you if you’re ‘unrealistic’ or just too ‘impatient.’)

Hair

Everyone woman gets to that point of ‘enough is enough,’ and we end up doing something terrible to our hair. (Like cutting it ourselves! Or burning off any last strands from bleaching it!) You do not want to do this!! You will regret it – big time. So instead, make an appointment with the hottest hair salon you know of, have a talk about how your feelings, and why you’re not happy with your appearance. A pro hairstylist will be able to figure out exactly what you need to pick you up. Consider a new colour; it’s super exciting, and you’ll look (and feel) like a brand new woman!

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Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.

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Beauty And Lifestyle Changes You Can Learn Online

Beauty And Lifestyle Changes You Can Learn Online

We live in a digital world, and so much information is on hand at the click of our fingertips. Whether we are swiping away on a smartphone or clicking away on a laptop, we have a vast knowledge waiting for us, and not just of the educational kind or shopping retailers. As we are fast approaching the new year, many people look to make changes to their lifestyles. So I thought now would be a great opportunity to share with you some of the things you can learn online to help with some of those promises you make yourself.

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Help clear your skin of acne

Some of us can be unfortunate enough to deal with troublesome skin. While you may try medicated ointments or soaps and cleansers you can buy in the shops, there are alternative methods worth a try and the internet is full of DIY options or different brands. Even this blog here has options that you may want to consider. Sometimes even your lifestyle can have a huge effect on your skin, and that’s information readily available for you.

Learn how to meditate for a relaxing vibe

Meditation has fast become a popular thing to try, especially if you are particularly stressed or struggling with low mood. It offers you the opportunity to mentally clear your mind and focus on positive attributes in life. Guided meditations, in particular, can be useful as they can focus on different areas like confidence and the will for success. Thankfully, if this is something you want to try then there are plenty of tutorials online to help you get started.

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Consider yoga as an alternative exercise method

You may want to try and combine a relaxing approach with gentle exercise and so Yoga could be the perfect option for you. Websites like YouTube have an immense collection of Yoga routines focusing on beginner right through to advance. Some of the videos have step by step guides to help you master some of the most tricky positions. Enabling you to learn some new skills without having to leave your front room.

Improve your fitness

A hugely popular lifestyle change is to improve your fitness. But yet so many people will join a gym in January and not follow through with the membership. So take the pressure and expense away from joining a gym and head online to find the right workouts or tips for you. Some people swear by just moving more in general, and you can find the benefits insightful after reading articles on the net.

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Read up on the latest diet trends

Finally, your weight might be one of those things you want to focus on in the new year. But instead of wasting time and effort trying things out, read up online all about the latest diet trends. From juicing to Paleo diet tips you are sure to find something that will suit you, and offer results.

I hope this has enlightened you as to some of the useful information on the internet that we should be utilizing more.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.

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Dress for Success: What to Wear for An Interview

By Guest blogger Diana S.

Dress for Success: What to Wear for An Interview

 

image-7-1Looking for a job? Well, if you’re one of the lucky few who landed an opportunity for an interview, it’s important to take the necessary steps to make sure you actually get the job. Obviously, making a lasting first impression is one of the most important steps in any job interview, so how you dress can greatly increase or decrease the chances for success. That being said, whether you’re male or female, it’s best to prepare yourself properly for what awaits you and check out some of the biggest do’s and don’ts of interview apparel.

Inform Yourself

image-3-4Before you go window shopping to search for the perfect attire, it’s best to inform yourself thoroughly about the dress policy of the company you’re applying to. Major companies usually have a specific dress code that employees should follow, so dressing accordingly can greatly help you score some bonus points from the employer. Another factor that can greatly help you determine what type of attire you should wear is the type of job you’re applying for. For instance, while a formal suit works in most business settings, if yore applying for a creative job or a job in the fashion industry, perhaps you should tone it down a bit. It’s important to learn how to dress appropriately for the job you’re applying to, so the expression Dress for the job you want, not the job you have can sometimes be quite helpful (especially if you don’t have a job to start with.)

Gentlemen

Fortunately for the male population, it doesn’t take much for a man to look dashing during an interview. When in doubt – a suit will suffice. The only thing men should pay attention to is the colour palette and combination of different materials. In order to avoid confusion, the best solution is to rely on dark colours like black, grey or navy blue in the combination with black or brown leather shoes. When it comes to fabrics, cotton is always the best choice, while a linen suit can be a good choice for summer. Accessorising should be quite simple and professional, so a nice watch and a single-coloured tie will be adequate. If you’re applying for a job in a company whose dress code is business casual, try to focus your attention more on that business part, rather than the casual. This means that trousers, leather shoes with a nice shirt and a blazer are a perfect combo, while sneakers, graphic t-shirts and similar should stay in your closet.

Ladies

Ladies have more than a few options. For completely formal settings, women have the opportunity to choose from a wide array of ladies suits, which is a great option if you’re not used to wearing skirts or dresses. Another nice option is the pencil skirt-blouse combo, which always makes a great interview choice. Of course, there are certain fashion don’ts that women should simply avoid. Some of these things include too much sparkly accessories, shoes in bright colours and with huge heels, as well as too much makeup or flashy nails. A nice scarf or a pair of statement earrings are a far better choice, while a stylish hair pin can always leave a lasting impression, especially with a nice, professional hairstyle.

image-5-2Unless stated otherwise, it’s best to play it safe and go for a simple yet professional attire. The goal is to show your potential employer that you’re reliable, skilled and most importantly – the right person for the job. Your attire can greatly help you in achieving that, but it also depends on how you wear the garments. Feeling comfortable and natural in the clothes you wear is equally important as what you’re wearing.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.

 

 

 

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Want To Feel Stronger? It’s All In Your Bones (And These Great Exercises)

Want To Feel Stronger? It’s All In Your Bones (And These Great Exercises)

When most people embark upon an exercise plan, it is usually for one of two reasons: to improve general fitness, or for weight loss. There are hundreds of different diet and exercise plans that exist, written by various health professionals, which claim to give you great results. But as we are so focused on losing fat or gaining muscle, we often forget one other very important part of our bodies, and that is our bones. When you choose to invest time and effort into taking care of your bones, you are making a lifelong investment. We only have one set of bones to last us a lifetime, after all. Plus, what with many bone disorders being related to old age, keeping strong bones in your younger years can lower the risk of you being affected in the future. So if fitness is your thing, how can you switch up your workouts so that you focus more on building up bone strength?

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Muscle-building activities

If you love lifting weights, you will be pleased to know that this is an easy way to help promote bone strength and development. Any resistance caused by the lifting of weights strengthens the muscles and the tendons. As all our bones are surrounded by muscles and tendons which help our bones to work normally, this can help support them. However, be aware that lifting weights that are too heavy could cause damage to your bones, especially if you are not trained in how to lift correctly. Always speak to a professional before attempting any kind of weight training.

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Weight exercises

In order to build strong bones, it is best to engage in any activity that requires you to stand on your own two feet. This could be something such as running, or you may choose to take part in a fitness-based class such as Zumba. When you are supporting your own bodyweight, your feet and your legs have to work harder, in turn making them stronger. You should be able to do these exercises for a fairly long period of time providing that the impact of them is not too high. For example, running for a long time on a very hard surface can put you at risk of shin splints, so be mindful of where you are exercising. Taking some time out and learning the bones can help you understand what is good for your body and what isn’t.

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Low-impact exercises

Sometimes, our bones can come into difficulty, or perhaps we have an accident that causes a fracture. If this is something that has happened to you, you may think that you need to avoid exercise for the foreseeable future. Whilst it is advisable to let your body rest and recover after an injury, there are still some workouts you can do that will keep your bones healthy even in ‘time off’. These are low intensity exercises such as swimming and cycling – basically anything that doesn’t ‘jolt’ the skeleton too much. Stick with these until you are fully recovered and then you can go back to your usual routine.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.