How To Get Healthy Looking Skin At Any Age

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One of the things I LOVE about being a girl is being able to use make-up. This girl loves her lotions, and potions.

I have tried so many products over the years, and will admit I will be trying, and experimenting with new products until my dying day.

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We all know that our make-up can only look as good as the base we apply it on, (our face) . So we have to take care of our skin at every age . Healthy skin is a must!!

I am going to share with you a few things that I want to try, or have tried that seem to be making a difference in my skin quality.

I have been using a new skin cleanser that I am in love with…….

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I discovered this while in Paris last fall and I have reordered it because I love it so much.(I found it on Amazon for a great price.)

It is an oil, but once you add water to your face, and blend it together it emulsifies and becomes a gentle cleanser that keeps my dry skin soft, and subtle. The fragrance is lovely, soft and very pretty.

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After my skin has been cleansed I use the 5% hydroxy product most nights, and I will alternate maybe twice a week with the 10% solution.

I tend to have dry, sensitive skin so I only use it twice a week.

When I use this product regularly, I can tell a big difference in the texture of my skin.

Notice I said, "When I use this product regularly?!" Yes, I have to admit, I am that girl that is not faithful in cleansing my face at night! (Don't gasp!! I know I should, and I am getting better!)

THE NATURAL WAY

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For those of you that like a natural solution, I found these two for you. I have not personally tried these, but like I said earlier, I am always trying new lotions, and potions so I will be trying these too.

 SUMMER READING

I found a book that I plan on getting to read that might interest you all for some light summer reading on self improvement……..

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I love sharing anything I learn along the way with my readers. I hope you enjoy this subject matter as much as I do.  

If you have time I would love for you to  leave me a comment to let me know if you would like me to continue  writing more of these types of post on a regular basis.

 60 YEARS OF AGE

62 YEARS OF AGE AND COUNTING.....

63 HERE I COME!!

I have a saying……

….. “I don’t mind aging, it is a natural

process that we all start the moment we are born. 

BUT, I refuse to become old, that is a state of mind and a way of living!”

You can quote me on that!

 

 

 

The Driving Force Of COLOR!!

   

Are you as driven by color as much as I am? Color is a driving force in my life.

  Color can change my mood!

I shop by color.

Color combinations excite me!

Color absolutely fascinates me!

Colors can change a mood, feel, or temperature  in a room. Trust me, it can totally do it !!

Just think about Summer Heat!! How can you cool down the temperature in a room during the summer months?

Since summer months in my part of northern California can be quite hot, I like to add cooler hues to my rooms.

The addition of cool blues, and greens are perfect additions to add in my home to cool down the look of the room. Think of WATER and the many colors in the ocean!!

Lately the combination of turquoise, and navy have been interesting to me.

This cool duo will make the temperature of any room go down a few degrees.

In my own personal home I have surrounded myself with walls of a warm, soft color of maize. Since colors in the yellow family tend to be on the warm side, I cool it down with the addition of blues and greens.

Recently I  thought just a small touch of turquoise might be interesting to add to the mix.

Who knows what I will come up with, but for now it is fun to imagine this cool duo in my home.

Do you try small additions of color in your rooms to change its feel, or mood? What colors do you add to your rooms in the summer?

Stay tuned I might just add a touch of turquoise  with my cobalt blue for the summer in my family room.

As Always.....

 

 

 

My DAD!!

 

My Dad! I can hardly think of him without getting big tears in my eyes. He is no longer with us, he died at a very young age (47). The tears I shed are sometimes for sadness, but other times for joy.

He was a man among men as far as I was concerned. We were raised to pretty much think he could walk on water. 

I actually thought I was going to marry him until I turned 10yrs old, and I found out that was not done.

On my actual wedding day after he walked me down the aisle he sat down, and took out his hanky and boo-hooed, my Mom had to console him.

 

I wish the pictures were in color, he had the most amazing sparkly blue eyes.

I remember how hard my Dad worked and what a wonderful provider he was for his family.What I remember above all was how much he loved his family. 

Daddy spoke with his eyes, they could laugh without making a sound. He had the most beautiful twinkly blue eyes.

I would love to watch my Dad look at my Mom, and her look back at him. Not a word was spoken, but you knew without a doubt  they loved each other. 

That gives a child so much security to see how their parents love each other and boy did my parents love each other.

My Dad made me feel loved, and protected. I knew Daddy would fix it if anything would go wrong. I knew I was beautiful in his eyes.

 

He put a penny in my shoe and helped me with my garter.

I remember when my oldest son had his daughter (who is the most precious little girl alive) I watched as he leaned over the isolette, and he bowed his head. 

I asked him later was he praying, and he told me , “I am a blessed man, I was thanking God!" I knew then and there that he was going to love his little girl just like my Dad loved me.

I told my son that day.....  

"You know you will be her first mirror. She will see herself through your eyes." 

Now how did I know that? Because I saw myself through my Dads eyes. I knew I was worth loving because he showed me unconditional love. 

So when it came time to choose a husband I knew without a doubt that I had  met the right one. 

We have been married over forty three years now. I fell in love with him when I was only sixteen yrs old so I have loved him for 47 years.

So you see because my Dad loved me like no one else could, and took such wonderful care of me, I have learned to expect the best in a man. 

In my opinion I got the best in the man that I have been married to for 43 years.

I guess in my heart I will always be Daddy’s little girl, I kind of like that. 

Even though he is no longer here to give me hugs he is with me in spirit, and his love will be with me forever. That is what I call a wonderful example of a Dad!!

 "Enjoy the Process" Of:

Telling the Dad's in your life  how special they are to YOU!!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's in My Life!!