Whitney's Domain

Pimples aren't nice. But they can be tamed. Here, how to live a skin-friendly lifestyle... and get your mirror back on side. With help from Kathleen Alleaume from www.therightbalance.com.au

Spots below the eyes
The Culprit: Salt, booze and caffeine. They cause kidneys to hold water; this leads to fluid build up uver skin, which blocks pores.
Blemish Banisher: "A well hydrated body means less water retention. Your liver, kidneys and skin require clear, clean water to function properly."

Spots on forehead
The Culprit: Stress. It produces hormones that create free radicals, which eat away at the skin's support structures, decreasing its elasticity and resillience.
Blemish Banisher: Your body needs antioxidants to neutralise the free radical damage. Taking a vitamin C supplement will help skin to synthesise collagen (which keeps it smooth and supple). Vitamin A (in chicken and dairy) will help heal wounds and reduce pimple scarring
Note from Whitney: Drinking Tea works great! I lost all my pimples when I started drinking tea.

Spots around mouth and chin
The Culprit: Hormones; over eating. Ovulation throws hormones out of sync, which means oilier skin. As for digestion: "Heat in the stomach (due to an appetite for grease) can cause lesions around the mouth" says naturopath Nicholas Smith.
Blemish Banisher: Eat oily fish, and nuts -they're full of essntial oils that protect skin from inflammation. Premenstrual breakouts usually disappear with your perioud, but going on the pill may help control them.

Spots on cheeks
The Culprit: Smoking. It blocks pores and causes breakouts here, generated by a build-up of heat which is trying to escape.
Blemish Banisher: Grr don't smoke! Exercise expels toxins via sweat, improving blood flow and speending up the skin's regenuration. Vitamin D keeps lunds in top condition.

Source from Cosmopolitan

Tried and tested by yours truely ^_^

Answer: Put a fan and let it blow into your face while you are cutting the onion.

Theres another method if you cut around certain areas of the onion but you waste heaps of the onion so I would recommend the fan!

Failed methods: Eating gum, wearing sunglasses.

The secret to how celebs achieve their hot bods.
Cut to the chase and shortened down to key points:

Jessica Alba: Do something (exercise) every day.
Cameron Diaz: Get a personal trainer
Charlize Theron: Don't limit yourself to the gym
Mischa Barton: Take your dog for a walk
Rosario Dawson: Try something new
Heidi Klum: Mix it up
Eva Longoria: Have an area of (your body) focus
Jennifer Aniston: Feel better inside and out (Yoga)
Kristen Bell: Let your anger out (boxing)
Uma Thurman: Get on a treadmill
Gisele Bundchen: Grab a surfboard and get out there
Rihanna: Get motivated by someone
Kate Hudsen: Just Dance (dance instructor)

Cleo February 2009

1. Put yourself to bed and get up at the same times everyday.
2. Say no to that late night glass of wine. Alcohol may impair or prevent deep sleep and RED (dream) stags.
3. Avoid caffine late in the day, as well as other stimulants, like nicotine and sugar.
4. Get a little sunlight during the day. Sunlight helps the body's internal bio clock reset itself each day.
5. Keep your bedroom quiet, dark and at a comfortable temperature.
6. Turn off the computer and TV. Better yet, keep them out of the bedroom.
7. Developing a relaxing routine before bed to allow your mind and body to wind down, while signalling to your brain it's time to rest.
8. Eat wisely. Abiod heavy meals before hitting the sack.
9. Clear your mind. Make a to do list for the next day and then set it aside.
10. Don't lie in bed awake. If you can't fall asleep within 30 mins, go to another room and do something restful until you start to feel sleepy.

Cleo February 2009