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Six Professional Skincare Tips!



1. Understand the Problem

"Pimples during the teen years are primarily due to the huge surge in hormones during puberty," says New York City–based Marsha Gordon, M.D., a consulting dermatologist to St. Ives. "The hormones increase sebum production, making the cells that line your pores sticky—which in turn clogs them so that oil can't escape." When oil gets backed up, your pore develops a bump. If it's squeezed or becomes too full and the lining cracks, sebum and bacteria seep out into the skin and provoke inflammation. Chicago-based dermatologist Brooke Jackson, M.D., adds, "If you're involved in sports that require gear like helmets or pads, trapped sweat and dirt can trigger breakouts. It's important to wash your face as soon as possible after workouts."

2. Don't Be Lazy

"Establishing a good routine in your teens may prevent problems in your 20s," Jackson says. "Your doctor can prescribe medications, and you may buy products to help, but they don't do any good if you don't use them regularly." The number one mistake girls make in taking care of their skin? "Falling asleep with makeup on!" Gordon answers. "Leaving your cosmetics on overnight can cause breakouts." It's also crucial to give your skin the occasional scrub or peel. "Exfoliation is essential to slough off dead skin cells," she notes. "But be gentle. Start mild and increase frequency once you know what your skin is able to handle."

3. Keep Products Basic

"Skin needs to be able to breathe," says New York City celebrity facialist Tracie Martyn. "Stay away from anything too waxy or greasy when it comes to makeup or facial products." Look for moisturizers with salicylic acid—they hydrate as they unclog pores and gently exfoliate skin. And even if you have oily skin and are prone to breakouts, moisturizing is still a must. "It's a myth that drying out a zit will make it go away," Gordon says. "Overdrying may actually inflame a pimple and slow down recovery."

4. Never Be Picky

To avoid infections and scars, don't take matters into your own hands (regardless of how tempting it may be). "I've had teen clients who have attacked their spots with needles, pens, and tweezers," says Wanda Herrera, a cosmetologist at Cal-A-Vie spa in Vista, California. "They've ended up with scars that can take months, if not years, to heal." If your spot doesn't fade on its own within a few days, see a skin-care professional.

5. Think Big Picture

Healthy skin starts from the inside out: "Eat a diet rich in good fats—found in foods like salmon, avocado, nuts, and olive oil—for a soft, supple, and acne-free face," says Nicholas Perricone, M.D., a Meriden, Connecticut–based dermatologist. "Sugary or starchy foods [like fries or white bread] can exacerbate problems." Also remember to get enough sleep. "Get at least eight hours every night. It's vital to avoid puffy eyes and dark circles and to be vibrant!" he notes.

6. Always Shield Your Skin

"Don't ever leave your house without sunscreen. Use at least SPF 30 to protect against age spots and skin dehydration—not to mention cancer," advises Beverly Hills aesthetician Sonya Dakar. "And if you think being in the sun will make your acne go away, think again. Acne-causing bacteria love the sun and sweat; the sun 'ripens' the breakout and makes it worse."

7. No Smoking Allowed

"Inhaling just one puff of a cigarette generates more than a trillion free radicals in your lungs, which triggers an inflammatory response in all organs, including the epidermis," Perricone says. "Tobacco constricts blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the skin and results in a gray, lifeless, and unhealthy-looking complexion, as well as leathery skin and wrinkles in the long term."

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The new Beginning of my food blogs!!!!

Whether like it or not, I have to learn how to cook. Especially when I am starving. Huhhh... I can't depend on mom. This is my consequence to live by myself, I wish there's a boyfriend who can cook for me very delicious dishes. Seriously, I am always hungry all the time. Even when I just woke up early in the morning. First thing that came to my mind is "FOOD!!". I don't think it's kinda normal for people at my age, nor should have been eating too much. I always keep promising myself to lose weight and guess what, I can't! Totally can't deny I am falling in love with food. To fill my hunger, so I set up a good idea blog which is my blogs contain all those recipes and unique pictures of variety food. Sadly, I only can stare at them at night, cuz I am so so so lazy to cook at night. Hopefully this will be successful. P.S Still learning how to use Blog..kinda shame isn't it?? But remember, learning takes place :)

Apricot Pineapple Smoothie

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 fresh apricot, diced
• 6 strawberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp. skim milk powder
• 1 heaping tbsp. high- quality protein powder (optional)
• 1 tsp. flax seed oil (optional)

In a blender, process fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until thoroughly mixed and serve.

For a dramatic serving presentation, select the largest avocado you can find. This becomes a substantial luncheon entrée or elegant first course for dinner.

Ingredients

SERVES 2

• 1 jumbo avocado, about 1 1/2 lbs.
• 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup crushed banana or plantain chips
• 1 to 2 tsp. curry powder, or to taste
• 2 Tbs. mayonnaise, or low-fat or vegan mayonnaise
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 3 Tbs. pickled ginger for garnish

Directions

1. Slice avocado in half, cutting lengthwise. Carefully pull or twist halves apart, and remove seed. Using sharp paring knife, cut crosshatch pattern into flesh almost to skin, and spoon out cubes, leaving 1/8-inch inside layer of avocado flesh. This keeps avocado shell stable.
2. In mixing bowl, combine avocado cubes, mango cubes, crushed banana chips, curry powder, mayonnaise, lime juice and coriander leaves, stirring together gently.
3. Mound mixture into avocado halves. Sprinkle each with pickled ginger slices.

Wine Suggestions This dish presents an interesting wine-pairing challenge: How to highlight the fruits’ acidity yet take advantage of the mayonnaise’s richness? The answer: Maintain the proper proportion of acid to fat, which this recipe does. Try matching it with a dry Riesling or medium-weight Syrah/Shiraz.

Creepy Finger Sandwiches

Arrange these “fingers” in hand shapes on a platter, and they’ll disappear like magic. You can also serve them with dipping bowls of blood (ketchup) and green slime (prepared pesto).

Ingredients

Serves 13

• 1 cup walnut pieces
• 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 3 small cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. salt
• 8 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 13 whole-wheat hot dog buns
• 1 small cucumber, cut into 13 diagonal slices
• 1 7-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained, cut into thin strips
• Low-fat mayonnaise for decoration, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Place walnuts on baking sheet, and bake 10 minutes, or until browned and fragrant. Cool.
2. Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and most of water is absorbed. Drain.
3. Purée lentils, walnuts, broth, oil, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in food processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl, and cool 20 minutes, or until barely warm. Stir in spinach.
4. Spread 1/3 cup lentil mixture inside each hot dog bun. Close bun, and gently squeeze so filling mounds up in long “finger” shape along sides. Place one cucumber slice on end of each bun to resemble fingernail. Place 2 strips roasted red pepper on either side of filling in bun to outline “finger” shape. Draw joints and wrinkles with mayonnaise, if desired.