Don't Let Your Skin Go DryWritten by Natalie Katsman
Please feel free to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. Please send a copy or a link to your publication to info@natural-aid.com =======================Don't Let Your Skin Go Dry Water makes up 60% of human body. Not only blood and other body fluids have water as their main ingredient, water is stored in all body tissues. Cytoplasm, cells and cell walls contain lots of water. Skin is a large water storage, yet it gets dry, itchy and flaky. Why? Every day 4-8 oz. of water evaporates through skin, and we don't even notice how it happens. Replenishing water by drinking more fluids is helpful, but does not guarantee smooth and resilient skin. Moisture balance is regulated by chemical reactions in tissues, and is not directly related to amount of water you drink. If we could apply water topically, it would not help much either. Skin does feel soft and moisturized right after a bath: it happens because horny layer (the outermost skin layer), which is formed by dead skin cells, absorbs water. During a bath up to 2 oz. of water can be absorbed by skin. But this water is not allowed any deeper than surface cells. Later, within 10 minutes, all this water evaporates, leaving skin dry again. Human skin has its own mechanism to prevent moisture loss. Our skin cells work hard to create a protective layer. This layer consists of oils, aminoacids, sugar compounds and other elements, either water or oil soluble. All together they bind with water and don't let it evaporate. Water that is not allowed to leave skin surface is absorbed by horny layer cells. The skin becomes softer, smoother and more flexible.
| | Create a Memorable Impression at Your HomeWritten by Liz Hekimian-Williams
How will you create a memorable first impression to your home? Think outside, original, creative and something you don't see just about everywhere. Wouldn't that have your eyes taking note? Don't get too outlandish though! You have to maintain that delicate balance between being memorable and being tasteful. In other words, think about your idea relative to acceptability guidelines of any deed restrictions there might be in place within your neighborhood or if you might offend any overly sensitive or traditional neighbors. Decorating exterior of your home for a memorable impression should, above all, be fun. Think about image you want to portray to anyone who visits your home. But also think about what's important to you, your values, things you enjoy about homeownership and your property but perhaps haven't yet developed or emphasized enough. Don't forget that YOU need to enjoy look and feel of your space as well. For instance, if you like birds or birdwatching, you can add a birdfeeder and/or a birdhouse. These come in many different styles and your choice will further "tell" a bit of a story about you. Folks are likely to feel and imagine different things about you and your home when seeing your whimsical little wood cabin type birdhouse complete with a little sign that reads "Gone Fishing" on it, compared to seeing your inspirational angel birdfeeder with wings outstretched holding out her gown with birdseed in it.
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