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BE FIT - BE STRONG - BE A GIRL
Beauty is more than skin-deep.
Beauty is unique grace and confidence, a shining light that sparkles through
the eyes and smile. It's not what you look like; it's what you project.
Beauty is a subjective quality and a universal perfect beauty is but an
abstract concept.
Beauty is mind, spirit and body - the whole ..... secretly, we all want to
be beautiful and make the best of ourselves. We want to look more beautiful
without losing the essence of what makes us uniquely attractive.
- Self Renewal-Head to Toe
Are stressful days leaving you dragging? Invigorate your senses and relax
your entire body for instant renewal that will keep you going the whole week
through. Renewal of mind, body and soul can be achieved more easily than you
think… just set aside some time for yourself and slip away into a carefree
moment.
Renewal of Hair and Scalp
Excessive blow-drying and chemical processing, hair and scalp may suffer
damages that are not immediately apparent to the naked eye. After time, dry,
peeling scalp, split ends and brittle hair may result. To remedy these
undesirable traits, revamp your daily maintenance routine.
Change products to a moisture-rich shampoo formula and a deep conditioning
treatment.
While shampooing, gently use your fingernails on your scalp as the suds
course through your hair. In a light scratching motion, refresh your scalp
and rinse away any dry particles. For a truly invigorating experience, apply
a deep conditioning treatment with a tingling effect. Before rinsing, allow
product to saturate hair and scalp for two minutes or as directed.
If at all possible, avoid over-drying hair with a blow dryer. By allowing
hair to dry naturally, strands are kept intact longer, leaving them soft,
shiny and healthy-looking.
Renewal of Eyes
For tired, overworked eyes, get as cool as a cucumber by placing a cold
slice on each eye. If no cucumbers are to be found, substitute a cold, damp
washcloth, wrung out and placed over both eyes. Lay back and relax for a few
moments while your eyes absorb the cooling effects. To best relieve
bloodshot eyes, though, make an early appointment with your bed!
Renewal of Skin
First, a Facial…
To reinvigorate your skin and your body altogether, choose a gentle
exfoliant to restore a healthy glow to your visage. Using your selected
product, gently buff away any rough spots and dry skin cells in seconds.
Remembering to repeat this process regularly will leave your skin feeling
soft, smooth and perfect.
For further rejuvenation, a facial mud mask applied at least once a week
will dry out problem areas on your skin, relax facial muscles and relieve
tension lines as the mask hardens in minutes. Allow the mask to dry as you
relax while reading a book or magazine, watching part of a television
program or writing out your shopping list.
The Whole Body Experience
We suggest doing a daily “body rub”, which involves dipping a white
washcloth in warm water and vigorously rubbing every square inch of one’s
body. This procedure would leave the skin feeling fresh and renewed, while
also freeing the mind.
Additionally, scented moisturizing lotions for dry elbows, knees and legs
will help to keep skin soft and smooth, moisturized and healthy.
Renewal of Feet
Pedicures operate as an excellent stress-buster and they work very well as a
means of refreshing and reinvigorating the body. If an all-out pedicure
takes too much time, compromise with some aromatherapy foot lotion and a
self-administered foot massage before heading off to bed. Relaxation and
rejuvenation will send you straight to dreamland.
You, in Entirety…
For your entire body, enjoy a sensuous hot bubble bath with suds of your
favorite scent or bath oil beads, bath salts, fizzers or other relaxing
bathing products. Fill the tub with warm water - not scalding but not
lukewarm. Allow yourself at least 20 minutes to a half hour to enjoy
serenity and the soothing suds and waters around you. After a long day in
the office, a sporting event or intense workout, a calming bubble bath will
wash your cares away.
To enhance the experience:
- Burn an aromatherapy candle on your countertop, away from any potential
fire hazards.
- Immerse yourself in a good book or magazine.
- Play soft and tranquil music in the background.
- Treat yourself to a plate of healthy snacks - frozen grapes, vegetable
sticks, applesauce, pudding or yogurt.
- Close your eyes and daydream, but be careful not to fall asleep.
- Wrap yourself in a fluffy towel at the conclusion of your bath.
- Another body renewing trick makes things about as simple as they get…
exercise!
Mild exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, push-ups and maybe even an early
morning run will help your overall spirit and frame of mind by awakening
your muscles and reminding your body how great it feels to stay active.
By combining all of these steps or concentrating on only a few, your body
should be well on its way to a more relaxed and recharged state. By adding
some relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation, your stress load should
diminish, leaving you with more energy for those things that are most
important to you.
Source: Sarah Siddons
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Joelle Hatem