Reasons for dry skin include a variety of conditions such as too much sun, windburn, harsh soaps and cleansers, aging and even diet. Insufficient water can dry your skin overnight. Start working on dry skin problems by increasing your water intake.
About 1 in 32 people in the U.S. (over 8 million people) suffer from dry skin. Healing dry skin on the face can be far trickier than it seems. You must battle dry facial skin on three fronts. Prevent dry facial skin by finding and eliminating habits that might be causing or worsening it. Next, deeply hydrate the skin. Last, reinforce the lipid barrier.

Identify the culprit(s). Look for things that could be making your dry skin worse. Antihistamines and other medications can make skin feel tight and dehydrated. Alcohol consumption, smoking and sun exposure rob skin of moisture and break down the protective lipid barrier. Common products like whitening toothpastes can dry the area around the lips and mouth. Air conditioners and heaters can also aggravate dry skin.

Wash your face with very mild, soap-free cleansers made for dry skin, and pat your skin dry-don't rub. How you physically treat your skin is just as important as the skin care products you use.

Use a moisturizing toner (no alcohol) after cleansing. Toners and conditioners prepare the skin for better absorption of your skin care products, resulting in far better hydration.

Look for skin care treatments with both humectants and lipid barrier ingredients. Humectants are water-binding agents like hyaluronic acid that attract moisture to your skin. Lipid barrier ingredients, like ceramides, reinforce the natural protective barrier of the skin to keep moisture in. Treatments that have "time-release" ingredients are helpful. Choose a rich eye cream (not a gel) and apply to the orbital bone around the eye.

Choose products from skin care lines that are fragrance, dye and alcohol free to reduce the chances of irritation.

Wear sunscreen to combat one of the most common causes of dry skin. Minimize free radical damage from sun exposure to keep the skin's lipid barrier functioning well.

Once or twice weekly, use a creamy, hydrating mask to give your face a boost of moisture.

To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.

3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.

4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

Diamond - Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.

Diamond

A cross between heart and a dramatic oval. Widest at the cheekbones, and narrow equally at the forehead and jaw line.

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Your face shape is balanced and dramatic. Experiment with a variety of styles. Almost everything works with your face (as long as you are a true diamond). You can wear shorter styles. However, if you are a dramatic diamond shape, you need to leave weight in the back nape area like someone with a heart shaped face. This will achieve more balance between your dramatic cheekbones and more delicate chin line.

Avoid

You can do just about everything, but try not to wear too much hair on your face, thereby hiding your great features.

celebrities with diamond shaped faces:

To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.

3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.

4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

Reverse of the heart-shape . . . a dominant jaw line with narrowing at the cheek bone and temples.

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Shorter hair that balances prominent jaw line. Styles that are full at the temples and taper at the jaw are perfect for triangular shapes. Off center parts, wedges and shags look great on you, too. You need lots of layers to achieve fullness through the upper part of your face. By wearing styles which are full at the temples and taper at the jaw line, you achieve a balance that can be striking in accenting features otherwise understated. Try tucking hair behind your ears, as this will draw attention to your eyes and add the illusion of width in this area.

Avoid

Long, full hair styles that draw attention to jaw line. Center parts—off-center is more flattering to triangular shaped faces.

Stay away from styles with too much height at the crown. You also want to avoid putting most of the weight of a haircut at the jaw line and below. This will give the appearance of added weight to the face.

If going with long hair, it should be kept tight at the nape.

Hitting the bottle to deal with life's major problems, like dull, limp hair? Don't drop a wad on expensive hair products to build body and shine before you first take inventory of what you're feeding your hair. For sexy, shiny tresses, eat foods rich in protein, Zinc, Iron and Vitamins A, B12, and C.
If that sounds like a lot to consume to stave off split ends, you're in luck. All of BeautyRiot's Top Six Hair Foods land in more than one category of protein, vitamin or mineral.

You have to eat anyway, so instead of reaching for a Twinky or Doritos as your side dish, have an orange or yogurt. Your waist might even start to show the difference before your hair!

BeautyRiot's Top 6 Foods for Fabulous, Sexy Hair!
Fish Protein B12 & Iron	Carrots Vitamins A B12 & Protein	Mussels Vitamin B12 Protein, Iron & Zinc
Of course, these aren't the only choices when it comes to protein or Vitamins A and B12. Dairy products, chicken and eggs are great sources of both protein and Vitamin A, and B12 is abundant in seafood and meat.
STRAWBERRIES Vitamin C Iron	SPINACH Iron Vitamins A & C	CHICKEN Zinc & B12 Protein & Iron
Oranges, pineapples and dark green vegetables like broccoli are full of Vitamin C. Meat is packed with Iron as are chicken, fish and dark leafy greens. Zinc is found in chicken, eggs and seafood. No matter how well you eat, it can still be difficult to get in the complete RDA of vitamins. So take a multi-vitamin every day just to be sure.

Minimize Facial Lines(Under eyes, around nose and mouth)
A face speaks volumes they say. The features, the shape, the care and nourishment to safeguard nature's plenty, all these go a long way over the years. As one grows older the face takes the maximum beating, the reason being it is a highly sensitive area and it is exposed the maximum. Since the wear and tear is more, one has to pay more attention to the delicate skin for a better presentation and appearance.

• Apply face foundation colour as recommended.
• Using tip of wedged sponge or cotton swab, dip in lightest foundation colour.
• Apply lighter colour in deepest area of line.
• Blend lightly up to the highest point outside the line with sponge.
• Powder lightly to set foundation. Do not go too heavy on powder.

  

Remember, don't go more than one-half to one shade lighter or you will actually attract more attention to problem areas. (If you need a lighter shade of foundation than you have, you should order the next lighter shade.)

Heart-shaped Face:

A heart-shaped face is also easy to flatter. All you need to do is avoid a heavy slab of fringe that will make your face into a triangle. A softer fringe will help. Try a soft fringe too for a high forehead, or try a very heavy fringe that stars quite a way back and is 'V' - shaped, with the point of the 'V' in the centre of your forehead. If you have a receding or double chin, you need to draw attention away from it. Your hair will look best either piled to the top and back of your head, to balance the chin, or hanging loose to hide it. A large nose needs a short, fluffy style for anything sleek or straight will only over-emphasize it.

To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.

3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.

4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead.

Heart

Face is wide at the temples and hairline, narrowing to a small delicate chin.

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Chin-length or longer styles work well with a heart shaped face. Other styles to try: side-parted hair styles or swept-forward layers around the upper face, with gently wispy bangs. A chin length bob is great on your face shape! This creates a balanced look by giving fullness where you need it. You can wear shorter styles; however, if you are a dramatic heart shape you need to leave weight in the back nape area. This will achieve more balance between your dramatic cheekbones and more narrow chin.

Avoid

Short, full styles that emphasize the upper face. Stay away from styles with too much height at the crown. Severe, slicked back looks are too harsh for this shape too. If you are a dramatic heart shape, the short, full styles with tapered necklines, which emphasize the upper face will make you look top heavy. Too much height at the crown will give the appearance of a longer and narrower chin. Just remember if you have a dramatic heart shape face, you have great cheekbones to emphasize! Don't miss the boat by getting a cut which is too top heavy.

celebrities with heart faces:

Square Face:

A wide forehead and square jawbone means you have a square face. A style with the hair 2.5 cm, or so below the chin sits pretty on a square face. If your hair is thick or wavy, you can go one length. With straight or fine hair, you can opt for a slight angle in the front. Do not go in for bobs. Blunt clipped bangs are also not recommended because they would emphasize the squareness of your face. All that a square face needs is a little softening, if the jawline is too heavy. Draw the attention away from the jaw with a diagonal fringe forward from the hairline and around the ears if you wear your hair up, or long loose hair with a bit of bounce below chin level.

To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.

2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.

3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.

4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

Square - your face is about as wide as it is long.

Square

A strong, square jaw line and usually an equally square hairline.

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Short-to-medium length hair, especially with wave or roundness around the face. Wispy bangs will soften the angular shape. Off-center parts with height at the crown look great on square faces. You want to soften the square look of your face with layers and wispy looks around the face. Height at the crown will elongate your symmetrical shape. If your hair is straight, you may want to consider a body wave, as some curl or wave to the hair will achieve a nice balance to the straight features of your face shape.

Avoid

Long straight styles that accentuate the square jawbone. "Linear" straight bangs or center parts aren't the best choice. A straight bob ending at the jaw line is the wrong thing to do for your face shape. You can wear a layered bob, however it should end above or below the jaw line, not at the jaw. Make sure in styling that you achieve some roundness to the shape and some height at the crown or bangs, and you will be on the right track.

celebrities with square faces:

In the hectic months before your wedding, you may be biting your nails in anticipation, and you want to be the picture of beauty for the big day. How can you juggle the stress that you face and still come out looking your best? Here is a fool-proof beauty calendar for you to look your best on the big day!

• Set your beauty budget. Stick to it by taking advantage of special bridal packages offered by salons and spas.
• Book the necessary appointments well in advance.
• A good hairstylist is worth his/her weight in gold. Discuss the type of cut and colour that will best suit your face and hair, and keep it in mind when you get your hair done.
• If you're considering a chemical process like a perm or colour, have it done earlier so that you can see if it suits you.
• Start using a nail strengthening treatment now. It is also a good time to lose nasty nail habits like biting and polish-peeling!
• Select a makeup artist, or schedule a makeup lesson with a professional while you've got time to practice, practice, practice.
  

• Begin a skin-care regimen. Consider consulting a dermatologist to help you clear up any persistent problems and get a recommended programme for your skin type.
• Start waxing your legs. (Repeated waxing actually thins hair growth.)
• Begin a fitness regimen, emphasizing a low-fat diet and plenty of exercise. Remember that extreme weight changes can wreak havoc on your looks and health, so this probably isn't the time for drastic dieting.

Every woman has a desire to have fully developed breast, which are a very important significance of her womanhood. Developed breast increase the beauty of a woman but all women are not blessed with them. Breast is tissues, which developed when a girl comes in the age of puberty and breast, produce milk when a woman delivers her baby to feed the child with. But besides producing milk they have become a feature of woman's beauty since ancient times.

Woman who don't get fully developed breast naturally go for breast implant to get the shape and size they want. Many actresses and models get the breast surgery done to get the perfect look and fitting on clothes.

Woman who can't afford the surgery can try some simple exercises to fill the breast. These breast exercises push the breast out and make them appear larger and toned. Woman who gets saggy loose breast after feeding the child or childbirth too can get their breast tighter with the help of massage and exercise.

Acne scars can greatly alter anyone's appearance. While acne scars are more common on those who picked at their acne, they can occur on anyone who has ever had acne. The severity of the scars will largely depend on the acne that preceded them. Though they can occur on any part of the body, acne scars are most common on the face, back, shoulders, neck and chest. Thankfully, there are various treatment methods you can employ to help fade acne scars, thus significantly improving their appearance.

Wavy hair is hot, hot, hot. Find out how to give yourself the red carpet look to die for.
Step#1
Turn upside down and spray freshly washed roots with volumizing or texturizing spray. Massage it in (stylist Garren insists the rubbing motion creates body and texture). I like Bumble and Bumble or you can try Aveda volumizing tonic .
Step#2
If hair is naturally coarse or curly, work a straightening balm through hair. Here's a great list of balms.
Step#3
Brush hair (this works the product evenly through hair). Blowdry hair straight, starting at the roots to get extra volume. Hair must be completely dry for this look to work. Blow cold air at the roots to add volume (cold air locks in a style).

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Step#4
Separate hair into three sections, securing with a ponytail holder. (It's easier this way to curl your way through each section).
Step#5
To curl hair, use a wide-barrel curling iron. Starting with one section, take a 1-inch portion of hair, spritz it with styling spray (again, I love Bumble and Bumble Styling Spray) or hairspray. Wrap hair around the barrel of the curling iron. (Wrapping hair is different from the traditional curling method. You don't want to 'clip' hair into the barrel. Wrapping allows you to curl all the way to the root). When you're curling, make sure to leave ends loose to avoid a crimp mark.
Step#6
Release the curl after about 5-10 seconds (hold longer if you want a tighter curl). You should have a corkscrew curl.
Step#7
Roll curl and bobby pin it close to the scalp. (I'm lazy, so I skip this step to save time).
Step#8
Alternate the direction of the curl as you work your way through each section. (It's all in the direction you wind hair around the barrel of the curling iron. Start by placing hair on top of the barrel and wrapping around, then switch by putting the barrel on top of the hair before winding it around). Alternating directions makes curls look more natural. Some curls can remain tight, some loose.
Step#9
Once pinned curls have cooled, release them.
Step#10
Remove nozzle from dryer and gently loosen waves with cool air. You can also separate curls with your fingers, just make sure not to brush them out.
Step#11
To add shine, spritz a hair serum . Stylist David Babaii finger-combs Biosilk Silk Therapy serum into actress Kate Hudson's hair (May 2007, InStyle). You can forego hair serum and spritz with saltwater spray. I like John Frieda Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea spray.
Step#12
Set with hairspray. Just don't overdo it, you don't want new waves to feel "crunchy."

There are pros and cons to having curly hair. The pros include body and the fact you don't suffer from Oily Hair Syndrome and therefore have to wash your hair every day. The cons include frizz and Puffy Hair Syndrome, which tends to happen in high humidity and when the hairdresser gets too snip-happy.

T #1: Thou Shalt Not Fight Your Natural Curl on Humid Days

If you're in a hot, humid climate, you might as well put away your flat iron. You might spend hours straightening your hair, only to step outside and ... POOF!

So what to do in humid climes? Embrace the curl. We'll get more into that in a bit.

T #2: If You Want to Go Straight, You Can

One of the great benefits to curly hair is with a little bit of muscle or chemicals, you can go straight. Nicole Kidman has been sporting stick straight hair on the red carpet for years now, but the truth is, she has super curly hair.

There are several types of professional hair straightening available, it's just a matter of finding one that fits into your budget and your hair texture. The solution used is much like a perm, only instead of curly hair, it straightens it.

Even after a professional straightening, you'll likely need to iron hair. Invest in a great ionic flat iron -- it's much less time-consuming and a great iron won't fry your hair.

T #3: No, You are Not Destined for a Life Full of Frizz

As you likely well know by now, humidity can wreak havoc on curly hair. Curly hair tends to be dry and therefore vulnerable to humid air -- it simply wants to soak up moisture. This causes cuticles to expand, which causes frizz.

The secret to keeping frizz at bay involves a few products: a leave-in conditioner, a deep conditioner and a styling product involving silicone. If you have curly hair, these should be staples in your bathroom cabinet. All either keep the hair moisturized or protects the cuticle from moisture.

Preventing frizz is basically a four-step process: deep condition once a week. Apply a leave-in conditioner to ends after a shower. When styling hair, apply a serum that contains silicone (look for "dimethicone" on the bottle) to wet hair, coating every curl.

T #4: There are Right Ways & Wrong Ways to Use a Blow Dryer

The blow dryer can be a curly girl's nightmare if used improperly. To avoid poof, let hair airdry as long as possible, then blow dry hair with a diffuser. If you don't use a diffuser, aim the blow dryer nozzle downward, in the direction hair grows.

How to use a diffuser: Hold the dryer under hair, squeezing curls in your palm as you dry hair.

T #5: Throw Out That Brush & Invest in a Comb

A comb is your best friend, a brush is not. Some women swear off even the comb, preferring finger-combing (I know of one woman who swears she's never, ever combed or brushed her hair).

Combing hair is great, because it ensures you're coating locks with that silicone serum you have dutifully purchased.

T #6: Curly Hair Looks Best Long-ish

Remember when actress Kerri Russell cut off her famous long, curly locks and the public went ballistic? Turns out her long hair was beloved and she just didn't look so great with short hair.

The problem with short hair on curly women is that short hair doesn't look good. That's all a matter of face shape. The fact is short hair tends to be poofy. Curls need length to weigh them down, so women with curly hair tend look best with hair that grows below the shoulders. When I say "below the shoulders" I mean when hair is dry.

T #7: The Most Flattering Type of Haircuts

Curly hair tends to look best with layers cut into it. Without layers, long curly hair tends to resemble a Christmas tree.

I almost always advise women to seek out stylists who are experienced in cutting curly hair. This can be daunting, I know, because if you call a salon and ask for such a thing you'll likely be assured that all the stylists can cut curly hair. If you admire another curly woman's hair, get her stylist's number. It could be the most coveted seven digits in your cell phone.

Extra tip: Stylists with curly probably know how to cut curly hair.

T #8: Some Styles Look Better on You Than Anyone Else

Personally, I think ballerina bands, which are utterly hot right now, look best on women with curly hair. There are some romantic updos that I covet and that look good only on naturally curly hair. After all, when one thinks "romantic updo," the image conjured up in the mind is not a sleek chignon. It is curly hair pulled back and up. Just be careful with the tendrils, which are too '80s.

The half-up, half-down hairstyle is also very romantic and looks great on curly hair.

Also headbands. Headbands look fabulous with curly hair, which leads me to ...

T #9: Headbands are an Excellent Choice When You're Short on Time

For curly-haired women short on time, a headband can be a lifesaver. If you pull hair back in a band while it's damp, it's a great way to "flatten" hair at the crown, leaving the curls at your hair's ends. Later you can pull off the hairband and you'll have gorgeous body.

T #10: Loose Buns are Utterly Sexy

Because you abide by secret #5, chances are you have long hair and long hair looks fabulous pulled back in a loose bun. To get this look, simply pull hair back, then twist at the nape of the neck into a bun. Secure with a rubber band. Loose and messy is good, tendrils are not.

We've been reading fashion magazines and testing beauty products for years. In this time, we've read 1000s of beauty tips, tried 1000s of products, but only a few are worth keeping around. So, here we share with you the 20 things we wish we knew when we were teenagers.

1. Skip the foundation If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don't. Foundation is for women over 35. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted mosturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

2. You pat concealer in, you never rub it in We know this from watching the Tyra Banks show. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

3. Play up your lips or your eyes, never both If you are wearing heavy eye makeup, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eyeshadow. Don't heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you'll look like a clown.

And never, ever line lips in a darker color than your gloss or lipstick.

4. Less is more Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eyeshadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss. Add a pop of blush in winter.

5. Natural hair is always hot If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle. More hair color tips here.

6. Vaseline is your best friend Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It's also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers Long layers are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don't get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

8. Acne? Get thee to a dermatologist, stat Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those $150 jeans you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you'll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

9. Spend money on key beauty products Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? I give you the scoop in this article. See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

10. Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a department store or Sephora before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

Buy these products in a grocery store and you'll be lucky if you picked the right color for your skin tone. What you can get away with without testing: Mascara, eye liner, most basic eye shadows and lip gloss.

11. When can you skip sunscreen ? Never Here's a trick we wish we knew: The first beauty product you should apply every day is sunscreen, even if it's cloudy or rainy outside. Why? Good habits start young and if you use sunscreen now, you'll have gorgeous skin when you're 50, 60, 70. Remember, the sun's UV rays can penetrate clouds and car windows.

12. Wrapping hair around the barrel creates waves There's nothing cooler than long, layered waves. To get them, wind hair AROUND the barrel of a large curling iron. Reverse direction for each 2-inch section (wind up for one, down for another).

13. Self-tanner will always stink Unfortunately, even the best ones smell. Your best bet is to apply self-tanner a good 24 hours before an important event and take a shower (don't loofah) to wash off any smell. For really big events like a dance or wedding, consider a professional spray tan. These are pricey and don't last long, so make sure to do it a day before the big event.

14. Don't let nails go Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don't keep the polish on until half of it's chipped away. Also, there's nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.
15. Don't line the inside of your eyes It will make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, line just at the lash line. Also, an obvious line doesn't look natural. Smudge the line just a bit.


16. Oily hair? Invest in a dry shampoo If you have blonde hair, sprinkling a bit of baby powder on your roots and at your crown will soak up excess oils. If you have brown hair, you might be better off with a dry shampoo for your hair color.

17. Shave legs at the end of the shower Cut down on nicks and cuts by making shaving the very last step in your shower or bathing ritual. Nine more shaving tips here

18. Know your best feature and play it up What feature do people comment on most? Play it up. If you're told you have Angelina Jolie lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colors. If it's your eye color people love, find eyeshadow colors that complement them and make sure to wear mascara. Also, know what color shirts look best on you and go shopping.

19. Scrubs are great for dry skin If you have dry, itchy skin in winter, invest in a scrub and handmitts and scrub away in the bathtub. Make sure to slather on a thick moisturizer afterward. For dry, callousy feet, buy a pumice stone. They work better than any of the other wimpy options on the market.

20. Remember: Beauty is mostly internal Think about a girl you know who's overweight yet all the guys love her. Why? Because she's confident. If you aren't wearing makeup and your toes haven't been repainted in weeks, if you're happy and smiling you will still be 10 times prettier than the mopey cheerleader sitting next to you in class