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July 10, 2018

#denimobsessed STS Blue Jeans Available at Nordstrom, StSBlue.com and Other of Your Favorite Shopping Destinations

#denimobsessed. I have posted on Instagram and other of our social media sites the STS Blue Ellie High Rise Step Hem Skinny Jean (pictured below). I have worn this jean with sneakers, heels, pumps, ankle booties and wedges. I have worn them with just about every style of shoe in my wardrobe. I have not though with flip flops or thong style sandals. I am not a fan of that look on me but it might look right on you, of course.

Ellie High Rise Step Hem Skinny (Floresta Wash)

Ellie High Rise Step Hem Skinny (Floresta Wash)

 

I love the high rise fit. This jean rise looks best on my (now) body type. I tuck my tops in to show the high rise. Why cover it up?

The STS Blue Ellie High Rise Step Hem is a SKINNY jean so be careful with tucked in blouses and certain tops. You don’t want to look lollipop-ish.

Tip: After tucking in your top,  zip your jeans over it and raise your arms above your head. This will the right amount of shirt fabric to look best.

I turned on Daytime TV to The Young and The Restless a few weeks ago before ever discovering the Ellie High Rise Step Hem Skinny Jean. Sharon Newman (played by Sharon Case) was wearing the same style hem and I really liked the style then. The jeans might have been the STS Blue, brand, but I do not know for sure. Anyone know?

If you are looking for the most fun oversized boyfriend jacket check out the STS Blue boyfriend jacket. The frayed fringe hem on the bottom and sleeves is adorable. This is a new look for me. It is quite an update from the denim jackets that I have in my closet.

 

Boyfriend Jacket (Jenson Wash)

Boyfriend Jacket (Jenson Wash)

 

There are many YouTube videos online showing “How To” fray or fringe your own jacket or jeans. Don’t just Don’t!

But…do follow STS Blue on Instagram  

on Facebook

and on Twitter

We are #denimobsessed with STS Blue

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July 10, 2018

New music is on the Horizon

Writing music involves being vulnerable, being open, and being honest to truly connect with those who take the time to listen. I love writing music because it helps me articulate my emotions, how I feel in a given circumstance, and may even help me let go of an experience I no longer want to hold on to.

Music is so universal and has the ability to make people smile, laugh, dance, cry, and so much more. Whether we realize it or not, people connect to all kinds of music in different ways for various reasons that may vary from person to person. However, we all can agree that music brings people together and can be felt by all.

My newest single is written entirely by ME, with no help or advice from anyone else, and produced by the talented grammy-nominated engineer and musician, Elliot Lanam. This new song reflects even more of who I am than previous music, and captures more of my essence and the direction I’m going. I hope you can connect to my lyrics for what they mean to me, by interpreting them in your own way. This is only the beginning and I’m excited for what’s to come. THANK YOU!

This is where it all began…HAHAHAHA

And this is me now 🙂

XO, Lizzy
Follow me here: instagram.com/lizzyyysmall

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July 10, 2018

Stop Looking For Love, Believe It Or Not, That’s The Only Way You Will Find It

Most people in this universe are looking for love. And why not? Love is a curious thing. We all feel the need to find a person we can be with. However, your vulnerability for love shows your neediness and desperation of a partner. And we all know that desperation and neediness are not attractive. This is why not looking for a good idea and this is what you need to do:

Quit evaluating every other person as your potential “One”

There are guys who are always searching the web for “cute things to say to your girlfriend”, and girl who are always taking about settling down with a man. This makes people feel the need to evaluate every person they encounter as a potential partner.

People, men especially can smell desperation, and no one likes feeling like they are being evaluated as a life partner, especially on a first day or in just few weeks of dating.

Desperation Always Comes Off as a Sign of Weakness

Neediness and desperation tend to come across as signs of low-self esteem and weakness, which can kill a new spark before it even begins. When you are desperate to find a life partner, your conversations tend to appear too transparent too soon.

The first time you meet someone, you don’t have to tell them your personal details and life story. Your mysteriousness is part of the appeal.

It is more appeal not to force love

Not forcing love between wo people or being in love through face is more lasting and rewarding than trying so hard to find a partner. It is also much less exhausting when you allow the right person to come into your life than seeing the person as your potential life partner.

If you allow love to find you, you will realize that it will be less stressful and feel more like a math made in heaven, rather than something contrived and fake.

Love Appears When You Stop Looking For It

You need to make sure that you are in a point in your life where looking for a boyfriend or a potential husband. Use your time to focus more on your own pursuits and you will notice that there will be men asking you out from nowhere.

When you are busy focusing on you and not looking for someone to love, someone will appear. When you focus on other pursuits other people will smell air of confidence coming from you. When you focus on your own personal growth, you will become a better person, and it will also make you a better potential partner. This will exclude from your personality and gives off an attractive confidence.

Never Lose Your Objectivity To Overuse

You will diminish your ability to be clearly objective about the people you need if you are constantly looking for love. You will not be able to discern who is best for you if that objectivity fades.

When you are with someone for a while, the person you are seeing will seem to be a good fi because that’s what you want them to be, and not because they are not right for you. Make sure you do not lose your ability to make coherent, sound judgement of character.

Finding Love is Not Suppose to Be a Burden

If you want to expedite finding the right person, you need to let love happens naturally. The right person tends to walk right into your door unexpectedly when you sop looking. The idea that when you take your mind off something it ends to happen is more psychological.

Finding love should not and never be burdensome. It should be fun. It will be more romantic when someone wants to be with you just because and not for a particular reason.

Law of Attraction

The law of attraction dictates that like attracts like. This is not in the sense that you should attract someone who has the same personality traits as you, but more of that you should let love attract itself to you.

The other idea is the fact that the energy you tend to give off is what is attractive to others. If you are more relaxed and positive you will attract love in your own time.

Patience Always Brings The Right Person Along

If you are desperately seeking love, chances are that you will end up dating the jerk that comes across. If you want to find the right person or let the tight person find you, you have to be patience. There is a reason they say, “Patience Pays”, that’s because it actually does.

By rushing into finding someone, you will open yourself up to vulnerability of falling for all the wrong people, such as those who are looking for just a fling. So, the next time you go out with your friends, try to relax, take a deep fresh breath, be yourself, and have fun.

Do not go to extremes just to make someone like you. You need to let love bloom naturally and sooner than you think, you will find love. Patience will also allow you to ready yourself as a separate person and you will be able to focus on yourself more rather than focus on love to come find you.

Conclusion

There are so many movies, plays, books, and music that make love look like the greatest thing in the world and it is the greatest. However, there is nothing greater than pure love and that is what you should be striving to achieve.

Do not settle for just any kind of love simply because it is available. You need to be sure that you are objective about the person you are with and that you are sure they are right for you, and that you are not just settling down. Focus on you, be you, and the right kind of love for you will come along and that is when you will appreciate the naturality of it all.

 

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July 10, 2018

Veise Dream Serum & The Truth About Serums

Veise Dream Serum is Vegan and Cruelty Free. We love that. Veise Dream Serum won’t clog pores. We love that. Veise Dream Serum is Free of Artificial Colors and Preservatives, Artificial Fragrances, SLS, Parabens and free of Alcohol. We love that.

 

Veise Dream Serum

Veise Dream Serum

 

The serum is formulated with  Hyaluronic Acid to help speed up healing and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and it fights blemish causing bacteria with probiotic Lactobacillus. We had to research that.

We found out that “Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. There are lots of different species of lactobacillus. These are “friendly” bacteria. Lactobacillus is used to aide in healing skin disorders such as fever blisters, canker sores, eczema (allergic dermatitis); and acne.” (Info taken from webmd.com).

We got our hands on a sample of Veise Dream Serum. We, well actually I,  had to try it!

First, we looked through our archives to remind our readers and some of us here, of what exactly a serum is. Webmd.com explains a serum  as “a light, fast-absorbing liquid used as an alternative or in addition to creams or lotions.”

The article at webmd.com goes on to say that, “The biggest difference between a serum and a cream or lotion is what the formulation doesn’t include. Serums leave out occlusive, or airtight, moisturizing ingredients such as petrolatum or mineral oil that keep water from evaporating. They also contain fewer lubricating and thickening agents, like nut or seed oils. Most serums are water-based, eliminating oils altogether.”

By leaving out many of the thicker and heavier ingredients that are found in traditional moisturizers, “Face serums contain a much higher proportional concentration of active ingredients,” says New York Dermatologist, Dr. Carlos A. Charles.

Tip: Layer serum after toner and before moisturizer. Any serum you use should be specific to your skin type.

From the Veise Beauty website describing their Dream Serum:

Originally developed to fade acne scars, Dream Serum ended being a magic elixir that gives you the glow of a goddess!

Dream Serum works to rapidly penetrate the outer layer of skin by:

– Infusing a massive dose of hydration from Hyaluronic Acid to help speed up healing and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. HA molecules hold up to 1000x their weight in water on your skin!

– Fight blemish causing bacteria with probiotic Lactobacillus. Lactobacillus has been shown to produce antimicrobial peptides which can enhance the natural antimicrobial properties of the skin

– Even skin tone and fade hyper-pigmentation with plant based Kojic Acid

– Brighten the complexion with natural antioxidant Vitamin C, in the form of L Ascorbic Acid, while providing protection against free radicals and environmental pollutants

Important to know: Hyaluronic Acid is most effective and potent within the first 30 days of being produced. Most Hyaluronic Acid on the market doesn’t make it to you until 60-90+ days after production, meaning that although it still has beneficial properties, you’re not actually getting the results you should be getting.

The above mentioned info re: Hyaluronic Acid is why we see a “Born on” date of 6/18/18 on our sample.

Dream Serum is made to order! You place the order, they make the serum and ship it to you within 24 hours of being made.

Since this was originally developed to fade Acne scars.  I made sure to pocket this sample of Veise Dream Serum as I am on a never ending quest to win my battle with  my cystic acne scars. With all the other good this serum does, I think this is a good choice for me.

Check around on our social media @itsaglamthing @lisacocuzza_IAGT and It’s a Glam Thing for updates on this product and also check out our page on the YouCam Beauty app for iOS and Android where this post will be also be featured.

Thank you @veisebeauty for bringing us Dream Serum.

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July 9, 2018

Will I Be Able to Feel My Facial Implants?

Facial implants are becoming more popular as plastic surgery benefits are becoming more well known and publicized. People of all ages are eager to maximize their natural potential to look and feel their best, which is something facial implants can often achieve.

However, patients often have questions about the process of choosing and receiving facial implants. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “Will I be able to feel my facial implants?”

Not surprisingly, the answer to this question has a lot to do with the skill and experience of the plastic surgeon you select. Read on to learn what you need to know about facial implants.

What Are Facial Implants?

Facial implants are designed to be solid, durable, lightweight and fully compatible with the natural human tissues and structures in your face. There are many different sizes of facial implants to deliver the results you are seeking.

Facial implants can be placed in multiple locations within the facial structure. Cheek implants, chin implants and jaw implants are three of the most common and popular types of facial implants. Choosing the shape, size and placement of your facial implants will be a collaborative process you share with Dr. Frankel.

Can You Feel Facial Implants?

As mentioned in the introduction here, this is perhaps the part of facial implant procedures that patients are most worried about. The good news is that no, you should not be able to feel your facial implants at all!

However, there will be a post-operative recovery period, and during this time you may feel some normal and temporary pain, pressure, swelling or itching as the surgical sites heal.

Dr. Frankel will give you specific instructions regarding post-operative recovery and site care, including prescriptions to manage any discomfort you may feel. Once this initial recovery period has passed, your facial implants will fully integrate with the surrounding tissues to become a seamless part of your facial anatomy.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Facial Implants?

For general purposes, it is best to wait until your facial anatomy has matured fully before seeking facial implants. It is also ideal to be healthy in every other way and to be a non-smoker (or be willing to stop smoking for a period of time before and after your surgery so your body can have its best chance to heal).

Having realistic expectations for post-operative outcomes and a generally optimistic outlook can also be important criteria for successful facial implant procedures.

What Is the First Step to Schedule Facial Implants Surgery?

Your one-to-one consultation with Dr. Frankel is your first step on the road to scheduling a facial implants procedure. This is your personal time to share your goals, review your medical history, share pictures of your desired results if you wish, ask your questions and discuss the best approach to achieving your facial appearance goals.

Dr. Frankel will do a physical examination of the procedure area and take photographs for your medical file. He will talk to you about what to expect, the costs, the post-operative recovery period and enjoying life with your enhanced facial appearance. If you are a good candidate, then before you leave Dr. Frankel’s office, you can schedule your procedure date.

Are There Any Risks to Be Aware Of?

As with any invasive (surgical) procedure, there is also some minimal risk of bleeding, scarring, uneven wound healing and surgical site infection. However, every precaution will be taken to ensure your post-operative experience is free from these risks.

It s very important to carefully review your medical history with Dr. Frankel as well as any current medications you may be taking to ensure there are no possible interactions with the anesthesia. As well, be sure to tell Dr. Frankel if you have any allergies to any medications or you have ever had a reaction to sutures, stitches or surgical tape. This will be essential to planning for your optimal surgical experience.

What Is Recovery from Facial Implants Like?

Another very common question most patients are eager to ask is what the postoperative recovery period is really like after getting facial implants.

There are two vital things to know about the post-operative recovery period: first, your results will be visible right away, and second, your full results may not be visible for a few months.

This is because even though the surface swelling will subside within several days, there are deeper internal tissues that can take longer to heal fully. However, once all of these structures have recovered completely, your beautiful results will be with you for life!

How Do You Prepare for Facial Implants Surgery?

The best way to prepare for your facial implants procedure is to be sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, stay physically fit, eat a healthy diet and arrange for any post-operative care you may need (including childcare as you recover) before your procedure.

This way, you will arrive on the day of your procedure with a calm, clear mind and a healthy, rested body. Also plan to bring someone with you who can drive you home and remain with you to care for you for a period of time following your procedure.

Also, be sure to have any prescriptions filled so you have them if needed as you recovery.

Dr. Andrew Frankel is double board certified. He focuses exclusively on performing produces his practice wholly on the head, neck and face. In addition to his busy practice, Dr. Frankel holds two professorships and has been chosen as one of just 36 Fellowship Directors (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). He also consults for a Hollywood-based special effects group to support their efforts at transformative aging for actors.

 

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July 9, 2018

Lele Pons Before and After Rhinoplasty Performed By Dr. Kassir, Kassir Plastic Surgery

Lele Pons recently shared with her 25.5 million followers that she had a rhinoplasty done in 2015 by renowned rhinoplasty expert and facial plastic surgeon, Dr.Kassir of Kassir Plastic Surgery. Dr.Kassir states that “Lele found us through searching before/after portfolios”. This showing that she followed the typical route of many teens and 20-year-olds on their search for the right rhinoplasty surgeon.Check out Lele’s Plastic Surgeon IG here

 

Lele Pons before and after rhinoplasty by Dr. Kassir

Lele Pons before and after rhinoplasty by Dr. Kassir

 

Unlike other cosmetic surgeries, rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in the field. Because of this, only top facial plastic surgeons with an ENT background can deliver the results that don’t lead to a revision. While 1 in 5 patients who get a nose job will need a revision, as we see from Lele Pons, she definitely won’t need or want one. This brings us to the case that only the top experts in rhinoplasty can give results that provide life-long changes and that “perfect” look a patient wants.

While speaking with Dr.Kassir, we learned that he has performed over 8,000 rhinoplasties in his 22 years as a 3x board-certified plastic surgeon. Because of his experience, he has one of the lowest revision rates in the world! Patients from 120 countries have visited Dr.Kassir for a rhinoplasty, Lele Pons being among one of them.

Like Lele, rhinoplasty patients are usually young girls. But how are they able to finance without being ultra wealthy? The key is care credit, Alpheon, and maybe a good summer job. A summer job alone can save up a majority of the payment for a rhinoplasty, while adding on care credit (which can finance it up to 2 years – costing about $600 a month for an average rhinoplasty with no money down!) or Alpheon (which accepts all ranges of credit). A summer job or monthly payment in exchange for a lifetime of “face happiness”? Now we see why Lele was ready for her’s without any hesitation!

As we all fan-girl (or crush) over the comedy queen of Instagram, we see what a big change the rhinoplasty (and puberty) has made in Lele. Lele has been brave to share her rhinoplasty with us and we are so proud of her for that! And thanks to Dr.Kassir for making sure she had a nose that millions of girls now dream to have!

Dr.Kassir is also known for his work on patients from MTV Wild N Out, The Jersey Shore (Snooki, JWow, Mike), and The Real Housewives (New York, New Jersey).

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July 8, 2018

Ran Enda, The New Queen of Vegan & Ethical Haute Couture, From Ralph Lauren To Cruelty-Free Fashion

Ran Enda expands to Los Angeles to raise awareness in the fashion industry with her highly conscious collection.

ENDA NY-based fashion brand

ENDA NY-based fashion brand

 

Ran Enda is a Japanese fashion designer based in New York. Born and raised in southern Japan, she graduated from FIT in Manhattan. She designed for Top brands such as Ralph Lauren and DVF. After a 12-year journey in the fast fashion realm, Ran decided to fulfill her vision for a cruelty-free fashion movement and launched ENDA in 2015.

“There is no doubt the current fashion business activity is creating negative impact on the environment.” Enda is committed to offer 100% vegan and ethical clothing and accessories.

ENDA represents a new frontier for a way of creating high fashion. The luxury collection has a strong social and environmental activism woven into its fabric. Each piece is produced with respect for the animals, the planet and humankind. Every purchase contributes in keeping animals away from violence and exploitation, in recycling natural resources and creating less landfill and in providing healthy and safe labor condition.

Ran Enda is committed to offering long-lasting designs that allows conscious individuals to wear their values. ENDA’s faux skin and fur pieces are carefully selected and designed to match the luxuriousness of real ones, providing better choices without compromising the animals and the planet.

ENDA is a NY-based fashion brand founded in 2015 by Japanese designer Ran Enda. The brand takes a “break from routine” approach found in Japanese art by freeing itself from trends, expressing simplicity, sophistication, spontaneity and originality. Colors and prints are some of the key elements used to express ENDA’s brand aesthetics, highlighting its unique designs.

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July 6, 2018

Pucker Up Because Today Is International Kissing Day

Pucker up because July 6th is International Kissing Day.#InternationalKissingDay. Yes, this day actually exists! International Kissing Day first surfaced in 2006 and has been observed worldwide as an annual event.

We love this article from www.news18.com, International Kissing Day – 11 Fun Facts About Puckering Up

Since we celebrate this day internationally, let’s hear what thesun.co.uk is reporting on it. THE PECKS FACTOR International Kissing Day 2018 is today! Famous kisses in history including Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding day.

BollywoodLife.com honors International Kissing Day by telling us how “Not to Kiss” your lover. Just don’t do any of their mentioned mistakes and you are good to go.

To celebrate International Kissing Day here at It’s a Glam Thing we are going to share some of our favorite products for the best kissing from Lip Treatments to Pool Floats to Bottle Stoppers!

RONERT MD post-treatment collagen lip enhancement SPF 15

RONERT MD post-treatment collagen lip enhancement SPF 15

 

Are you having your lips done in preparation for a better International Kissing Day in 2019? Fillers, Injections, Augmentation? Protect and plump up your lips using IMAGE Skincare RONERT MD post-treatment collagen lip enhancement SPF 15. This ultra-hydrating polypeptide complex is formulated to visibly enhance the volume of lips and diminish the appearance of fine lines. Formulated by plastic surgeons for maximum results, this product helps to reduce temporary irritation post lip procedures. SPF 15 provides enhanced sun protection and promotes skin health.

IOPE Water Fit Lipstick

IOPE Water Fit Lipstick

 

Effortlessly brighten up your kisser with IOPE by AMOREPACIFIC Water Fit Lipstick. It leaves your lips looking, feeling, and smelling irresistible. The highly glossy, rich and creamy texture of the lipstick glides on comfortably and stays in place. Following use, your lips will look beautifully shaped and sculpted. Botanical moisturizing compounds enhance the moisture retention capacity and create lips that are hydrated all day. (Available for in-store purchase at Aritaum.)

Korres Lip Butters

Korres Lip Butters

 

Kiss your chapped lips goodbye with KORRES Lip Butters. The lip butters are ideal for dry lips, leaving you with the deeply moisturized, supple and soft lips you have been longing for. The shiny, juicy pop of color comes in an array of “flavors,” including Wild Rose, Pomegranate, Jasmine and Guava. Formulated with shea butter, rice wax, natural oils and extracts, these lip butters provide hydration with a lasting impact. The lip butters are perfect for bare lips, glossed lips and anything in between.

Lip Shaped Swimming Pool Float

Lip Shaped Swimming Pool Float

 

Smooching in the pool? Try getting close with a Lip Shaped Swimming Pool Float.

Gifting her on International Kissing Day? She will love the QH Beach Towel in a Red Lip Pattern .

Giftcraft Zinc Alloy and Glass Fashion Icon Lips Design Bottle Stopper

Giftcraft Zinc Alloy and Glass Fashion Icon Lips Design Bottle Stopper

 

Have you got champagne wishes this International Kissing Day? Toast the day with a Giftcraft Zinc Alloy and Glass Fashion Icon Lips Design Bottle Stopper

Frank body Shimmer Lip Scrub is the world’s first shimmer lip scrub. Made to buff, smooth and soften lips and leave them with a natural shimmer. With a lemonade scent and grainy texture, the shimmer lip scrub leaves you with plump and kissable lips. It’s made with sugar and salt to polish, citrus extract to smell and taste delicious, Grapeseed oil and vitamin E to soften, and a hint of mica as the glow dust that leaves your pout glistening.

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm

Tom Ford Hydrating Lip Balm

 

Tom Ford Men’s Hydrating Lip Balm is a favorite for our guys. This lip balm contains a soothing and conditioning blend of natural oils, vitamins and butters to combat dry lips and improve their smoothness and texture for the best kissing ever. The balm seals in moisture, helping to protect lips from the effects of any kind of weather so they look and feel great.

 

Kissing Emoji Squishy

Kissing Emoji Squishy

 

Feeling stressed about not having anyone to smooch with this International Kissing Day? Just grab your Kissing Emoji Stress Squishy and be remarkably reassured that next year’s International Kissing Day 2019 will be a fun filled day of swapping kisses!

Muah, Smack, XXX !

 

 

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July 6, 2018

Recreational activities for July, National Parks and Recreation Month from WalletHub

Recreational activities for July, National Parks and Recreation Month from WalletHub – With July being National Parks and Recreation Month and America’s largest cities investing over $7 billion on parks this past year, the personal-finance website WalletHub , just a few days ago, released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Recreation.

 

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Image peacebicycles.com

 

To highlight the benefits of recreational activities for consumers and economies across the country, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 45 key indicators of recreation-friendliness. “For each city, we examined the accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities, the quality of parks and the weather.”

Best Cities for Recreation Worst Cities for Recreation
1 Orlando, FL 91 Memphis, TN
2 Las Vegas, NV 92 Gilbert, AZ
3 San Diego, CA 93 Fort Wayne, IN
4 Cincinnati, OH 94 Oakland, CA
5 Tampa, FL 95 Durham, NC
6 Atlanta, GA 96 Wichita, KS
7 Scottsdale, AZ 97 Anchorage, AK
8 Tucson, AZ 98 Hialeah, FL
9 Boise, ID 99 Jersey City, NJ
10 Philadelphia, PA 100 Irving, TX

 

Best vs. Worst

  • New York has the most park playgrounds per square root of the population, 0.5737, which is 17.4 times more than in Hialeah, Fla., the city with the fewest at 0.0330.
  • San Francisco has the highest share of the population with walkable park access, 98 percent, which is 4.9 times higher than in Louisville, Ky., the city with the lowest at 20 percent.
  • St. Louis has the highest spending on parks per capita, $482, which is 25.4 times higher than in Jersey City, N.J., the city with the lowest at $19.
  • San Francisco has the most bike rental facilities per square root of the population, 0.0694, which is 49.6 times more than in Fresno, Calif., the city with the fewest at 0.0014.

To view the full report and your city’s rank,  visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-recreation/5144/

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July 5, 2018

5 Signs Your Skin is Seriously Stressed Out

You may think you can handle all the stress from your daily life, but can your skin?  Managing stress is frequently overlooked aspect of skincare, but nonetheless, it is one of the most crucial methods in having clean and clear skin.  While this is easier said than done, any skin care professional will tell you that stress has numerous adverse effects on your complexion.

Dryness

Stress can bring out many factors in our bodies’ chemistries, and this includes hormone production.  Hormones are picky, too much of one can cause breakouts, too much of another type of hormone can lead to dryness.  That’s exactly what the hormone cortisol does, and during periods of time that are high in stress, the body maximized cortisol levels which can leave your skin feeling dry, flaky, and bland.

If you notice a sudden dryness in your skin, then it could be signal of too much stress.  While you find ways to manage your stress, treat your skin to a face wash that’s fragrance-free, hypoallergenic.  This will help get your skin’s sensitive pH levels back to balanced and resume normal oil production to curb dryness.

Irritation

Think about the times you have been stressed out—now, has your skin ever reflected this in a form of hives, rashes, breakouts, and other irritations?  Most people going through an immense amount of stress actually have their skin reflect this, and suddenly, their skin becomes irritated, red, or itchy.  The presence of a chemical called histamine can be blamed for this, which is reflective of an allergic reaction, hence why so many allergy pills are labeledas an “anti-histamine”.

Believe it or not, allergy pills can be your best solution to skin irritation if a rash or hives are involved, acting as histamine blockers.  A more natural route to solve stressed out skin irritation is essential oils that have anti-inflammatory properties, like witch hazel, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus extract.

Acne

Acne and stress seem to go hand-in-hand, but don’t let your high stress levels get the best of your clear skin.  If you are noticing frequent breakouts, there is a definite correlation to any stress you are currently facing.

In treating acne, salicylic acid is your friend.  This acid dissolves the dirt, debris, and oil that clog pores, giving you a deep clean feeling and stopping acne in its tracks.  Follow up your face cleanser with a fragrance-free face moisturizer.  By going fragrance-free, your skin has a lower risk of clogging pores and staying acne-free, even under high amounts of stress.Dullness

Is your skin looking a bit lackluster?  It’s not your fault because stress is likely to blame.  Stress causes the body’s natural healing cycle to be thrown off and suddenly, skin cells aren’t being repaired as quickly as they should be.  The result is a dull complexion.

A feel-good solution that clears away dead skin cells and makes you feel better is exfoliation.  Exfoliating a few times a week can help your skin regenerate new cells, clear away blockage from pores, and leave your skin feeling smooth and soft.

Fine Lines

Have you ever heard of worry lines?  You can blame these fine lines on unbalanced hormone levels caused by stress.  Cortisol, when produced in excess, can spike blood sugar levels, and this can damage the collagen in the skin cells.  Collagen is what keeps our skin firm, hydrated, and plump, so when its production is hindered, the result is fine lines.

Look for beauty products that contain retinol, otherwise known as vitamin A, because this will assist your body in retaining its normal collagen levels.  Within a few weeks of use, you should notice a difference, and hopefully be less stressed!

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