Give Your Skin a Fresh Start This Year
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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 28, 2007 - 19 FASHION&BEAUTY Give your skin a fresh start this year After the revelry of the holiday season, the promise of a clean slate and the potential to brighten your appearance and feel good the late nights and indulgences, a new year of 365 mistake-free days stretching ahead of about yourself almost instantly," says Dr. Pon. provides a fresh, clean start. For many peo- us. By the time spring comes around, some, "And, if you stick to your routine, your body ple this means drafting New Year's if not all of the resolutions have fallen by the will reap the rewards for years to come." Resolutions, a list of changes designed to wayside. The most important thing people can do improve our lives and feel better about our- Several experts recommend taking baby for their skin is protect it from the sun's selves. Most fall into the category of doing steps and including some changes that are harmful rays by using a moisturizer with more or less of something – sleep and exer- easy to implement and guaranteed to yield UV Protection and SPF 15 every day, even in cise more, eat and spend less. These resolu- results in a short period of time. According the winter. Olay research suggests that 80 tions, along with life-altering changes like to Dr. Kucy Pon, dermatologist and special per cent of premature aging is related to quitting smoking and embarking on a new consultant to Olay, a new year is a great time environmental damage such as sun burn. career, are among the most popular. to create a skin care regimen or refine an Many of today's formulas are light enough Regardless of our success or failure rate existing routine. to wear underneath makeup. in years past, each January, we're seduced by "Making skin care a priority is a simple way - News Canada Home-grown beauty tips HAIR sors or other smaller, bladed scissors so you won't acciden- away from your eyebrows and hairline unless you're look- · For soft and shiny hair, rinse it with a 1/4 cup of vine- tally cut off too much. Do not cut across your forehead hor- ing to lighten your hair in the process! gar mixed with 3/4 cup of warm water to restore the natu- izontally! 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