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Nail Care Tips for Beautiful Nails

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There are some simple tips you can follow at home to grow your nails healthily: 1. Coat your nails with a polish or ridge filler to protect them at least till the manicure lasts. 2. Always wear gloves on your hands to protect nails when doing household chores like washing clothes or utensils as your nails might break when exposed to harsh chemicals. 3. After every session of exposing your hands to these harsh detergents, use a moisturizing hand cream. Don't miss the nails and cuticles. 4. Apply sunscreen on your hands, nails and cuticles during the day to prevent it from getting damaged by sun rays. 5. Every time to do manicure at home, clean your manicure equipments to keep it germ-free. 6. Don't neglect nail infections, treat them immediately. Any anti-bacterial ointments like Neosporin, Polysporin, or Bacitracin, will work. 7. Whenever purchasing any product, check that it doesn't contain chemicals like formaldehyde or toluene. They'll harm your nails in th...

10 Steps To Fast Fat Loss

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Step 1 - Eating the Right Amount of Calories can Boost up your Metabolism To lose body fat and increase lean body mass, a good rule of thumb is 10 calories per pound of body weight. Although you need to monitor your calorie intake, do not consume fewer than 1,000 calories per day as this can severely hinder your metabolism by slowing it down and storing fat. To keep your metabolic rate revved up, eat five or six small meals throughout the day rather than two or three large meals; start with breakfast and try not to eat carbs late during the day. Eat smaller portions during meal times; the carbs should be the size of your fist when on your plate and accompanied with a rainbow color of vegetables. Step 2- Eat Protein to Lose Weight Protein needs to be very high on your agenda when aiming for weight loss. These macronutrients can boost your metabolism, preserve lean body mass, stops the citation of hunger and can help weight loss. Proteins require more energy in the body to break down and...

5 Skin Care Myths Exposed

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Many people believe that looking at someone's skin can tell you a lot about a person. This includes their lifestyle choices and the way they take care of their skin. Skin care is not all about doing certain things. You also have to avoid doing things that can be harmful to your skin. Here are skin care myths you should be aware of. You Don't Need Sunscreen on a Cloudy Day Even if the sun isn't up, ultraviolet rays are still present and can cause damage to your skin. Remember that you should use sunscreen regularly since damage from the sun is one of the main causes of skin aging. Scrubbing Your Face with Soap Will Keep Your Skin Healthy and Acne Free This is one of the major myths that you should be aware of. Regular soap is usually too strong for the skin on your face causing dryness. You need to find a facial wash that suits your skin type. For instance, if you have sensitive skin then you need to find the appropriate hypoallergenic facial wash. Facials and Mi...