Carol’s Column: 5 Guidelines For Magnificence And Life

By Carol (my mom)

By Carol (my mom)

As that venerable DJ, Cousin Brucie as soon as commented in regard to the lyrics of a Beatles track: “Guidelines to dwell by, Michele.” Really, he stated “phrases to dwell by” however let’s not quibble. So what are my 5 guidelines for magnificence and life in no specific order?

1. By no means let powder contact your face. That’s, if you happen to care about immediately getting older your pores and skin 10 years.

2. Lose the sugar. You may eat fats, salt, carbs, and many others. however sugar is the ENEMY. Everytime you crave a candy, eat recent fruit as a substitute. (I like mine in a fruit salad.) I’ve been doing this for thus lengthy that I now not take a look at sugary objects as meals. As soon as in an amazing whereas, although, I’ll bask in dessert (say at a extremely good restaurant, ideally French, the place the extent of sweetness is excellent and my tooth aren’t set on edge.) In any case, it’s by no means sensible to deprive oneself solely.

three. Can’t is received’t. I got here up with this slogan when my youngsters had been little. For the lifetime of me, I can’t bear in mind what it was I wished them to do – decide up their toys, flip down the TV, no matter. The response inevitably was, “I caaaaaaan’t.” To which I replied, “Can’t is received’t.” [Ed. note: Can you imagine how irritating this was?] I now notice that I can apply that very same phrase to myself. So many issues one thinks one can’t do are merely issues one received’t, for one motive or one other. So don’t put pointless limits on your self.

four. By no means take a shower, take a bathe. I notice that this rule will alienate multitudes, notably those that actually deserve a superb soak after a protracted and nerve-wracking day. However right here’s the factor, scorching water (and let’s face it, who would wish to bathe in the rest?) positively droops breasts. Personally, I take lengthy, scorching showers (I admit that is inexperienced heresy) dealing with away from the showerhead. Over time, I’ve even observed that my ventral and dorsal sides have developed marked variations in temperature tolerance. However who cares? What issues is protecting the ladies perky.

5. Keep away from ultra-short haircuts after 45. I’m perennially mystified as to why it’s that so many ladies of a sure age appear decided to shear off their hair in as extreme a trend as attainable. They might or could not have had hysterectomies however have they got to spay their heads? Please, girls, soften up. Permit your tresses to border your face and particularly your jowl.

Bonus Rule: Moisturize throughout the day however by no means at night time. I’ve dry pores and skin so I by no means fail to moisturize my face each morning. I normally do a serum first, adopted by a cream or lotion; then I apply concealer and/or basis. Earlier than mattress, I cleanse my face with coconut oil cleaning soap and depart it at that. I by no means use night time cream as a result of I imagine it can be crucial for the pores and skin to “breathe” and renew itself in a single day. It offers the pores and skin an opportunity to proper its personal moisture stability which an evening cream would suppress. Should you’re used to utilizing an evening cream, strive giving it up. Your face could really feel a bit taut at first, however after some time, your pores and skin will modify and your pores will thanks.

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