Posts Tagged ‘flawless complexion’
I have a question about basic skin care…..?
…., so here goes. I’m a male in my mid-50s, and lately my wife has been complementing me on my skin. I always had a very good complexion (blame it on my mom – she was a beauty queen, model, had a promising acting career until she decided that she didn’t want to do it anymore, and she had a flawless complexion). Well, it got me thinking; maybe I should pay more attention to the stuff that comes into contact with my skin every day – namely, soap, and not just buy the cheapest stuff on the shelf.
I thought this would be easy to figure out, and it’s everything BUT. Should I use something like Dove [always thought that was a woman's product - I guess I mean any moisturizing soap]?. Then theres Ivory, "99 percent pure", sounds like a good natural choice. Or maybe the regular mens deodorant soaps like Irish Spring, Dial, Coast, etc. are OK.
I found out that there were skin care products especially for men, but there were a lot of choices there too. Then, I went to the health food store, and they had a section with a variety of ‘natural’ soaps, like oatmeal soap [?] and some others.
What I thought would be a simple matter is extremely confusing, especially for someone like me who did’nt have a clue in the first place, so I’ll narrow it down; what soap would be best for maintaining a clean, nice looking complexion that wont dry my skin out, especially for someone my age? Thanks.
I appreciate the answers, maybe I should add some detail here. I have a pretty fair complexion. Also, I guess the one thing that would stand out about my skin is that it seems to dry out fairly easy. Not as much now, but from when I was a kid and into my earlier adulthood, my skin would feel uncomfortably dry after a vigorous shower. Hope this helps.
Is my story any good?
So I want to write a book, but i’m worried my book sucks so far. BE HONEST! and don’t steal my unoriginal idea please also
I gripped the airplane seat until my knuckles turned white. I never liked planes.
“Chill out, Olivia, it’s just a little turbulence.” Mike, my boyfriend said.
“Just turbulence? What if we die?” I exclaimed outraged at his smugness as I closed my eyes and prayed for the plane to stop shaking like a vibrating phone.
Mike looked at his IWC watch. “We have about 15 minutes left if this pilot is according to plan.” Knowing Mike, he would get his dad to sue the pilot if we landed even a minute off schedule. His dad is a billionaire, and Mike sure has a face that would look good next to a billion dollars. He is gorgeous, with his long wavy hair, high cheekbones, and a flawless complexion. It’s a wonder he went for a girl like me, an average middle class girl with an average middle class face.
The plane shook with more force now, moving us all up and down, and side to side. Mike let out a little gasp and grabbed his seat.
And then it came.
My stomach leapt like a bunny under a hot stove as our plane plummeted down to the ground. Looks like our flight was ending early. I heard the bloodcurdling scream of men, women, and children. I started to cry as Mike leaned over and whispered, barely audible over the panic “I love you.”
I gave him what may be our final kiss when we slammed to the ground.
thanks ![]()
Thanks for all the comments, i have made some changes and took all the suggestions to heart.
what is the brand of foundation that arab women use ?
i went for a make up trial with my sister who is getting married soon and the make up artist used a type of foundation that looked very immaculate. she mentioned that its what gives arab women a flawless complexion but i completely forgot the name/brand! help pleaseee!
How quickly will my acne start to clear after taking birth control?
I’m going to see my dermatologist monday to get a prescription to take The Pill. Graduation is in two weeks! Will it work by then and clear up my skin? I want a flawless complexion.
Does acne really matter?
I’m almost 16 years old. I’ve struggled with acne since fifth grade. Back then, I took advantage of the fact that my skin was so perfect, porcelain, and utterly smooth-either that, or I never fully appreciated it. I’d never dreamed that I’d be plagued by this…curse, for years to come.
This is probably the reason I’ve always had a shaky self-esteem, and never really believed in myself. I can’t help crossing a street without feeling paranoid, wondering if the other people in their cars are sizing me up, noticing every red, pitifully-covered acne mark on my fair skin, which just makes it stand out even more. Even worse is that a good 91% of my high school population is either clear-complexioned or has very minor acne, and I just can’t help but feel like some f-ed up mutant next to them.
I have acne-marks, white-heads, pimples, and blackheads on my nose, and I hate it. I blame my acne for the fact that I’m totally a complete virgin-and, to be honest, I can’t really blame other people. Who’d ever pass up a girl with a flawless complexion over a pimply-faced freak like me? Even though I’ve been told I’m pretty, and sometimes I do believe it, a simple glance in the mirror sends me straight back to reality: that pimples, by anyone’s definition, do NOT equal prettiness. Not only that, but most successful people, people in power, are NEVER plagued by acne. People like President Obama, or even awful celebrities like Miley Cyrus (no offense if you like her) have radiant, acne-free skin, and I can’t help but feel second-best when I’m at school with my perfect-skinned peers.
I’ve tried using Proactiv, and it didn’t really help me much at all. I’ve tried using aloe vera, and it just irritated my skin, funnily enough. I’ve tried using salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur; basically anything you’ve heard of, I’ve tried. The only things I haven’t tried yet is lasers (because they’re expensive), microdermabrasion (because it’s also expensive and since I’m poor right now, I don’t have an extra 0 to blow per treatment) and glycolic acid, which my mom and I been experimenting with (she used to do skin-care stuff). I’ve tried receiving help from my doctor a few years ago, but he insisted that my acne was normal and it wasn’t anything to worry about. I haven’t been to a dermatologist, but that’s only because I can’t afford one. I fear that I’ll never be kissed, die a virgin, and ultimately hate life/commit suicide for real because of it. I’m afraid that I’ll never be, I don’t know, loved or something, and get married, or experience the joys of mother/parenthood because 1) I won’t want to risk passing on the curse to an innocent baby, and having the cycle start all over again and 2) no one would sleep with a zit-faced freak. Some people may think of this as irrational, but then again, they’re also not the ones suffering with my stupid acne.
Anyway, I’m sure you’re probably sick of me ranting but it was just something I wanted to get off my chest. Here’s the real question(s): Does acne really matter to you? Do you look at an acne-ridden person (especially a girl) with disgust, contempt, or pity? What comes to mind when you see someone with acne?
Thanks.
FRIEND DILEMMA:(???????
I’m Emmeline. Do NOT shorten it to Em or Emmy, it’s Emmeline. I’m 14 years old and I have light-reflecting shiny hair and the most flawless complexion you’ll ever see. I’m tall and skinny (my diet is strictly salads). I have gorgeous blue eyes. Okay so let’s face it, I’m freaking perfect. Obviously my natural beauty and charismatic personality have gotten me to the top of the social ladder in my school. So, there’s this girl. Her name is Ophelia. (ew!) She is horrible. She’s in my english class and tries to talk to me ALL the time. First off, she wears SEVENS jeans, even though they so went out of style YEARS AGO! She has not one single designer item. I think it’s because she’s so poor (Her parents make about 200K, ahem, POOR as hell!) She has a freaking 2 STORY HOUSE. If that’s not poor, I don’t know what is. Obviously I don’t want anything to do with this freak of nature. I cannot be seen with her, or people will tease me and think my beautifulness will rub off on her and I won’t have enough! She’s so annoying, what can I do? She’s already asked to ‘hang out’ but I’m pretty sure she’s lesbian and just wants my perfect A-cups and shaved vagina!
HELP
Help with a chorus to my song?
I have writer’s block right now but here is my song. And do you think I should put
OPTION 1:: "Butterflies have never felt so good."
Does he feel the same way?
I don’t know,
Should I ask him?
No.
Butterflies have never felt so good."
OPTION 2: Something to do with a mixed up fairy tale where the girl doesn’t get the boy.
MY SONG::
~INTRODUCTON~
This is probably the same old story you have already heard, but needless to say,
Just another song about a girl who likes a boy, but anyway.
~VERSE 1~ ![]()
5 am I wake up and try to get as pretty as the other girls at school,
7 am, I get there, I look ordinary, the other girls make the guys drool.
I don’t have 0 jeans or a flawless complexion,
I’m sorry; I just can’t fit in with their perfection.
~CHORUS~
~BRIDGE~ ![]()
How can you not help but to stare at those brilliant blue eyes,
that sun-kissed brown hair, and that smile so bright?
I can’t resist his caramel skin or
That adorable grin.
All his words have me pessimistic,
It’s ridiculous how much I like you and you don’t see it!
I think I’m digging a hole too deep and I’m not going to be able to climb out,
you can hear my stuttering heartbeat from a mile away, is this what loves all about?
THANKS
How can I look older – 34 year old guy and still get carded?
I am cursed with a full head of luxurious golden blonde hair, blue eyes and a very youthful (flawless) complexion. I hate it. I am also thin and only 5’9". Should I darken my hair? Wear lifts? get beat up? LOL
How can I look older – 34 year old guy and still get carded?
I am cursed with a full head of luxurious golden blonde hair, blue eyes and a very youthful (flawless) complexion. I hate it. I am also thin and only 5’9". Should I darken my hair? Wear lifts? get beat up? LOL
Clear spots in 18 days?
I’m fourteen, and I don’t have severe acne or anything but I am quite spotty, especially on my chin and forehead. How can I clear my skin completely and get a flawless complexion before I go back to school in 18 days?