Tips To Cut Skin Care Product Costs »
By leily on Apr 21, 2008 in Beauty | 0 Comments
First, you should realize that getting the care your skin needs is an investment in you - your health, your appearance and your self-confidence. But that is not to say you should spend huge amounts of money needlessly. By finding quality products that do exactly what you need them to do - no more and no less - you’ll be getting the best deal possible.
Choosing a skin care product that fits your needs perfectly is one of the best things you can do to cut costs. Once you find a few core items that work with your skin, you won’t need to keep searching and spending more money. And, the actual number of products you need can be quite low provided the ones you have work well for you.
When you find the skin care product that’s right for you, then it’s time to search for the best deal. There are a number of places online that offer the exact same products you’ll find in a department store but at a fraction of the price. Many of them offer free shipping and even send samples along with your order. You won’t miss out on anything except the crowds at the mall by ordering skincare treatments this way.
Aside from finding discounts, there are other ways to save on skin care needs. Here are just a few to consider:
1) Protect your skin from further damage and aging by avoiding overexposure to the sun. When you’re out, be sure to apply a quality sunscreen to all exposed areas.
2) If you smoke, quit. If you live with or spend a lot of time with smokers, encourage them to quit or limit your time around them while they are smoking. Cigarette smoke can cause damage to both your skin and your health, even if it is second-hand.
3) Drink plenty of water and cut down on caffeine and alcohol. You’ve heard it before - adequate water consumption keeps you hydrated and helps all systems in your body to function properly. If you’re not taking care of yourself, expect that to be reflected in your skin regardless of the products you use.
4) Get your beauty sleep. If you don’t believe rest has an impact on you skin, just go look in the mirror after a too-short night.
5) Don’t feel like you need to buy the latest and greatest. Products that have been around for awhile can still work well for you - that’s why they’re still around. Avoid getting caught up in the hype that always surrounds the introduction of a new wrinkle cream or firming serum. Stick to the basics.
Take steps to naturally prevent aging skin from getting out of control and supplement with quality products designed especially for your skin type. You’ll find everything you need at online skincare shops for a fraction of department store prices.
Anti aging skin care techniques combined with premium skin care product deals - for more information visit HealthySkinCareTreatments.com
Popularity: 1% [?]
My first stop (since I was living there) was Tufts. I absolutely love the collegiate feeling of the campus. Everyone had so much school spirit! The Tufts mascot, Jumbo (left) was everywhere. Now I’m really sad my school does not have a mascot…. Another point of interest is the painted canon (right), sorry I forgot to take a larger picture of it. It is tradition for Tuft students to paint this canon and then stay overnight to guard it while it dries. From this close up picture of many many layers of dripping paint, you can see how many Tufts student has carried on this tradition. One suspects what the original size of the canon might have been. When we went that morning, the paint was still wet.
The next stop for us on the T was Harvard Square. I’m afraid I didn’t know the Harvard campus very well and got tired once we reached the quad with the library/cathedral and took a picture with John Harvard. And no, I did not touch his feet… it is rumored that it has been peed on many times. Later on I found out that I missed paying tribute to the first computer ever made and some other Harvard sights as well, but oh well maybe next time. I did walk around the area though, and it was very quaint and cute.
Then we hit Quincy Market (left), which for those who don’t know is a big long food hall (like those in a mall) in a pretty, classical looking building. The area around it was also very interesting. Cobbled stone and lined with restaurants, I imagine it would be really cute on a nice day. There was also a restaurant named after “Cheers” (the TV show from many years ago that Fraser was in) there complete with a gift shop. But I hear the original one, named the Bull and Finch, is actually near Boston Commons.
Then we walked over to the North End, which I guess is their waterfront (think The Rocks & Darling Harbor in Sydney and Fisherman’s Wharf in San Fran). Compared to the bustling waterfronts of Sydney and San Fran though, this one was a bit quieter (prob because it was a gloomy rainy day). But it was lined with adorable lamp posts and gorgeous townhouses and the effect was just wonderful. Its so nice to walk along.
The next day, we hit the downtown area. We went to Boston Commons, the MA State House (left) and then strolled along the elegant streets of Beacon Hill (right: the prime real estates of Boston).
We passed by the park (left: sorry I forgot the name) and onto Newbury street (of course) and stopped by for lunch in one of those cute little cafe’s there (right). I’m SO glad that Saturday morning was such a nice, sunny day.
After lunch, we went to do our touristy thing at Copley Square, taking pictures of the Boston Public Library (left) and the Trinity Church (right).
I especially LOVED the Boston Public Library. It was surprisingly gorgeous, with a lovely peaceful courtyard (left), an beautiful mural stairway (right) and a room that had a huge dome ceiling, rows and rows of tables with little green lights on them and lots and lots of people studying there (again, I didn’t catch the name). But once you walk in, you are instantly accosted by a sense of awe, as if you’ve entered a sacred study sanctuary. It was so sacred that we didn’t dare make a peep or a camera click before we hastily left, in fear that we’d disturb any of those intently studying there. I’ve never professed to love a library, but I love this one. It actually makes me want to study!
One of the most interesting shops I visited in Boston was Johnny Cupcakes on Newbury Street (*gasp* not fashion related!). Upon seeing Johnny Cupcakes , I insisted we go in, because as most of you know, I LOVE dessert. But once we entered, I immediately looked for the cupcakes…. and saw none. Instead there were only t shirts being sold in baking trays and freezers.. where the cakes were supposed to be! Then we caught “story” of the store, which began with, “I started this as a joke.” We had a good laugh.
50% of the reason why I wanted to come to Boston was because I wanted to try the desserts at Finale . Everyone I know whose been to Boston has come back and told me that I’d LOVE Finale. And so, on a rainy night, we went to the Finale at Cambridge. And I DO love it. The upscale decor and the gorgeous looking desserts got me instantly hooked. I wanted a cupcake, a cheesecake, a boston cream, a chocolate cake… I wanted everything. In the end, my friends shared a Fantasia (right)…
and I settled on a creme brulee (left) and a molten chocolate cake (right). Yes, I got both. And yes, I finished both too. Our server was very impressed. They’re both the “signature” dish there and really, you can’t take either home, what else can I do? After trying both, I must say, the chocolate molten cake was only so-so, but the creme brulee was absolutely DELICIOUS. Completely divine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I also took home a cheesecake, a tiramisu and a Boston cream. The Boston cream was ok. But the cheesecake and the tiramisu was quite good. Not too sweet, with a rich milky flavor.