Strong Bones  

Osteoporosis is not just a problem for women; men can also suffer, though it occurs only later in men – at around 50 years of age. To still be active when you are older, make sure to eat lots of calcium. It helps to keeps your bones strong. Broccoli, milk, whole grain bread, yoghurt and fish all contain a wealth of this important mineral. Also, drink water or juice more often. Soft drinks and alcohol draw calcium out of the bones. Those who are a bit plump will be happy to hear: body fat produces estrogen, which protects against osteoporosis. Therefore, those who constantly diet and are nothing but skin and bones deprive the body of important hormones. In contrast, prescription hormones have only a positive effect on bone density whenever they are taken.
 

Cosmetics and Shelf Life

When it comes to cosmetics, it is important to note their expiration date. Even if your lipstick is still pretty, at some point it’s time will come. So that you can enjoy your cosmetics for as long as possible, keep in mind a few rules: Always seal products well after use. Choose products in a tube over sprays and pumps. The smaller the opening of the packaging, the lower the chance that germs will reach the product. For cream jars, it is best to use a tiny spatula for extracting the product so that bacteria from your fingers does not contaminate the cream. Also air, skin contact, and light shorten the shelf life of cosmetic products. Store creams, whenever possible, in a dry, dark and cool place. Sometimes the bedroom, for example, can be a better place than a damp bathroom.
     

A Flour Bath for Dry Skin

Do you suffer from dry skin? Try a flour bath. To running bath water, add two cups of whole wheat flour, three tablespoons coconut milk, six orange slices and five drops of frankincense oil. Your skin will not only feel silky soft, but it will also smell wonderful. Next to the benefits to your skin, the interplay of ingredients will also create a sense of well-being. After the bath, you will feel incredibly relaxed.
 

Lip Balsam Helps!  

Rub a lip balsam onto lips before applying your lipstick. This helps you to apply colour more evenly. The fine tissue surrounding your lips does not contain body oils, unlike the rest of your skin. This means: Cold, windy and even very sunny weather affects your lips and causes dryness.

Slightly lubricating the lips makes it easier to apply colour and also provides full protection against any weather.
   

The Right Preparation for Winter in 5 Steps!   

1) Caution! Keep your feet warm. Through reflex zones, cold feet cool the directly mucous membranes in the nose, throat and bronchial tubes. Circulation in these sinus areas is affected and more vulnerable to viruses. Keep your feet covered up in wool socks and insulated shoes instead of linen sock or high heels.

2) Alternating hot/cold showers build up your resistance! In the morning after a long, hot shower, let cold water run briefly over your body. You will feel not only more fit, but also more invigorated.

3) Make sure you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night. This strengthens your immune system and gives your body enough energy to combat viruses

4) Don’t skimp on your Kleenex! Throw tissue away immediately after use and wash your hands afterwards. Viruses won’t have a chance!

5) Peppermint oil helps against headaches. Apply several times a day under your nose and to the temples.

Chill your Nail Polish   

So that your nail polish lasts longer and does not dry out or develop bubbles, simply store it in your refrigerator. This keeps it thin and easier to use. Do not try to thin out your nail polish with nail polish remover; this will make it thinner, but it will not longer adhere as easily. To thin out your nail polish, use a specially formulated thinner from the drugstore or cosmetics shop. Remember to wipe off the applicator brush with a cosmetic cloth after use so that it doesn’t stick together.
  

Sweaters cause dry, cracked elbows  

After your thick sweaters are dug out of the closet, calluses may begin to appear on your elbows. Here’s how to get rid of them: Regularly treat rough skin to a peeling with sea salt. Follow up with a moisturizer to keep skin soft.

Prevention is the best medicine: Rub elbows daily with lemon and skin won’t even begin to harden. Citrus acid has the effect of a light peeling.
  

Keep it polished!

Use a sandpaper or micro crystal file instead of a metal nail file. Also, remember to file nails only in one direction. Wild filing can wear down, and thus weaken, the nail. Hold the nail file at an angle to the nail edge and gently file in the same direction. If you tend to have brittle or cracked nails, it is better to file nails into a square instead of pointed shape. This more evenly distributes the daily pressure on the nails so they will not break as easily.
  

Wet Paint!  

After you spent so much time and effort painting your fingernails, the paint chips after only a couple of hours. It doesn’t have to! Soak your fingernails in vinegar water before painting. Nail polish will then last significantly longer. To ensure that your nail polish goes on smoothly, keep it stored at a constant temperature.
 

Purify your Body with a Sea Salt Bath  

Use aromatic sea salts for your bath! Sea salt contains many minerals that your body needs. The salts work by osmosis: They draw toxins out of the body and help to balance potassium and magnesium levels in the body. Just sprinkle some fragrant sea salt over the warm water stream and into your bath. This releases the essential oils and gives you renewed energy.