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Thursday, April 9, 2020

Caring for Ourselves and Keeping Our Skin Looking Its Best

SkinThe world we live in has changed in the last month with the global pandemic making most of us think even more about how to look after ourselves in the right way. One area that many of us will struggle with as we look to fight the onset of COVID-19 is that of living a life that keeps us healthy. One of the first signs of living an unhealthy lifestyle is the effect it has on our skin with blemishes, acne and a general lack of brightness. This can all be caused by our lifestyle choices, so here are 7 tips to keep in mind…

1. Sleeping on Your Stomach Is a Bad Option

We are always facing a barrage of options and news about the right amount of sleep we should be getting in the modern world, but we often forget about the issues we face when it comes to the position in which we sleep. We often question whether we get enough sleep, but we rarely think about how we sleep. Is it bad to sleep on your stomach? This question has been asked by those worried about getting wrinkles when sleeping. When our face is always on the pillow, we tend to see more wrinkles and we are also getting oil and other germs from the pillow.
Sleeping on your stomach can reduce how much sleep you get by causing pain in the neck and back. This only adds to your lack of sleep leading to you seeing more skin problems.

2. Not Exercising Enough

As the period of self-isolation because of the rise of COVID-19 has shown us, it is easy to slip into bad habits and not exercise enough. Sitting for too long and not getting the exercise we all need is a major problem. Remember that more exercise leads to better-looking skin. For most of us, exercise is a way of staying healthy, but without increasing your heart rate, you will usually fail to rejuvenate your skin cells for the bright, vibrant look we all want.

3. Not Getting Enough Sleep

This is one of the most common problems we all face as we live our lives. We want to know how to stay healthy and get enough sleep. The effects of not getting enough sleep are many, including the issue of the collagen that keeps our skin looking young not replenishing each day. Sleep is extremely important for us all. A lack of sleep can aggravate cases of eczema, acne and various skin allergies.

4. Too Little Water

I know we always hear about the benefits of water, but there is no doubt the more water we drink, the better we feel and look. Drinking eight glasses of water each day is one of the most difficult tasks we face, with eight glasses each day the recommended amount, according to The Guardian. By drinking the correct amount of water, we can remain healthy and keep our skin looking vibrant throughout each day.

5. Pimples

A pimple on the face is one of the things we all dread seeing when we wake up in the morning. Don’t pick at them because what we are doing is spreading the dirt and possible infection to other areas of the skin around the pimple.

Skin6. Don’t Use Hot Water on Your Face

When we feel our faces are dirty, you probably act like me and turn on the hot water before washing with my usual products. This may seem like the correct course of action, but, in general, you should stay away from the hot water that is too hot for your hands to handle. Our faces have a natural barrier of oils that can make it difficult for you to look your best when it is removed by water that is too hot for our faces. Tepid or lukewarm water should have enough heat to open up the pores and allow you to feel cleaner.

7. Not Reading the Directions on Your Products

When you begin using a new product for your face or body, it is always a good idea to make sure you are only using the correct amount of product that is recommended. Using too much of an oily skincare product can clog your pores and lead to acne and other blemishes.

–Sara Stringer is a freelance writer who enjoys blogging about lifestyle, relationships and life as a woman. In her spare time, she enjoys soaking up the sunshine with her husband and two kids. Compensation was received for the editing and publishing of this article.

[Photos via Unsplash]

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

My Essay on Yahoo: “As a Woman With a Disability, I Felt Validated By the New Aerie Ads”

Aerie adsYou all know I’ve got a passion for fashion, but it’s always been a challenge to find clothes and styles that accommodate my disability. It can be frustrating, especially when I see something I like and then realize, “Oh, that will never work on me!” And, unfortunately, my experience is all too common. The fact is, fashion is just not disability-friendly. So you can imagine how happy I was to hear about the Aerie ads featuring women with disabilities and illnesses modeling the clothing brand’s lingerie — so happy, actually, that I wrote my first essay for Yahoo about how meaningful this is to women like me!

Although we’ve been seeing more and more companies taking steps to be more inclusive in 2018 (thank goodness; it’s about time, isn’t it?!?), it’s still pretty rare, especially when it comes to people with disabilities. We’re typically an after-thought, if we’re given any thought at all. Needless to say, I had a lot to say in this essay and, honestly, the words just seemed to flow from my fingertips to the keyboard — words about how women with disabilities are typically seen and how these Aerie ads help squash long-help (and false!) misconceptions about what it’s like living with a disability.

Here’s an excerpt of the piece, in which I try to find a very respectful way to tell the world that I’m not here for any of its blatant ableism…

There’s an underlying assumption that people with disabilities shouldn’t be comfortable in their bodies because disabilities aren’t “normal.” A disability can’t be normalized or seen as mainstream. A disability can’t be sexy. Women with disabilities are often not even seen as women. Our sexuality and femininity takes a back seat to our disability. A part of ourselves, a part of our identity is erased in the process.

I’ve struggled to belong, to live my life as a disabled woman in an able-bodied world. Seeing women like me in national ads makes me smile at myself in the mirror and makes me hold my head a little higher. Instead of feeling like I need to hide the disabled parts of myself, I now want to show them — real and unafraid.

You can read the full piece here and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to email me anytime at mellow1422@aol.com and let’s chat! And of course, feel free to share my essay on Facebook, Twitter or even your local refrigerator. If you share on Twitter, be sure to tag me @melissablake so we can connect! I can’t wait to hear from you! Love you all… xoxo

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Found: Cozy Pajamas For Fall

Cozy Pajamas Cozy Pajamas Cozy PajamasHere’s a fun question: Are you a big fan of pajamas? I’ll admit, I always thought PJs were just too bulky and cumbersome to ever be comfortable (heck, I don’t even like to wear socks to bed usually!), but these cozy pajamas from UK brand Yawn just might be enough to push me over to the Pro Pajama Side.

Aren’t they cute? And…they look so comfy! They’d definitely be the perfect lounging outfit for cool fall morning, don’t you think? Ahhh, I’m feeling snug as a bug in a rug already! xoxo

P.S. Lots of Family Photos are coming up later today!! Get ready…

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Prettiest Keds Collection for Fall

Keds CollectionThinking about cooler weather and fall days yet? Well, if I could wear normal shoes, I’d most definitely be sporting these pretties from Keds collection with Rifle Paper Co.

I’ve always loved Rifle Paper Co. for their beautiful floral designs on things like cards and notebooks, and now they get to showcase that iconic aesthetic on some pretty snazzy shoes! Aren’t they gorgeous? There’s a distinct ’70s vibe to them, which I really like. It sort of makes me think of an early-fall hike through the woods.

Keds Collection Keds CollectionWhat do you think, friends? Which pair is your favorite? Would you wear them? xoxo

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Obsessed: Victoria Beckham Target Collection

Victoria Beckham Target collection Victoria Beckham Target collectionBy now, it’s public knowledge that I have a slight obsession with all things Target. So when I heard that Victoria Beckham was releasing a collection with Target? Well, I about died — OK, not literally, but there was definitely some hyperventilating involved. The fashion maven injected her talents into the Victoria Beckham Target Collection, which just hit stores yesterday, and the entire line is seriously drool-worthy! Some items are already sold out and the collection is already selling on eBay for more than twice the price!

But, really, I don’t see how that’s at all surprising, actually. I mean, how awesome is the retro vibe? It makes me want to travel back in time to the mod era of the late ’60s and live it up at a disco nightclub! Or maybe that’s just me? Either way, I’d say the collection is a hit!

Victoria Beckham Target collection Victoria Beckham Target collection Victoria Beckham Target collectionHave you bought anything from the collection yet? What’s your favorite piece? Could the mod vibe be making a comeback in 2017? I certainly hope so, friends! xoxo

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