The Korean Morning Skincare Routine - 2019

The Korean Skincare Routine - 2019

 Morning Skincare Routine

"It may sound extensive, but most Korean women use an 8 and 10-step skincare routine each and every day to help keep their skin looking healthy and beautiful" Although it's quite a bit of work compared to the average skincare regime, their effort does not go unnoticed – these women take pride in knowing they have some of the best skin in the world!" These are the Korean Skincare steps for morning:

Step 1: Wash with water

First thing in the morning, cleanse your skin with only water, not cleanser. Water removes the few impurities that settle on the face during the night, and keeps skin hydrated, too.

Step 2: Toner

 To balance the skin's pH levels, it's important to apply toner; otherwise the skin can become dry and dehydrated. Toner further helps to absorb the next products you apply.

Step 3: Essence

Essence is a hybrid between a toner and a serum. It works perfectly to hydrate the complexion, aiding cellular turnover for a youthful appearance.
Step 4: Ampule

 Similar to serums, ampules actually comprise an even higher number of active ingredients to target specific skin care concerns. They're used for a finite amount of time as a booster when your skin badly needs the extra help.

Step 5: Serum

Concentrated formulas with an unprecedented amount of active ingredients, serums target specific skin concerns like wrinkles, dark spots, and dehydration.
Step 6: Eye cream

Smooth a light eye cream across both the brow and socket bone moving from the inner to outer corner of the eye. Here, the skin is at its thinnest as there are no sebaceous glands to produce natural oils, so it's important to keep this area hydrated and protected all day long.

Step 7: Moisturizer

Next apply a soothing moisturizer in a light layer across the skin for long lasting all-day hydration.
Step 8: Sunscreen

Applying sunscreen shouldn't be reserved for the summer holidays. Protecting the skin on a daily basis from UV rays will avoid the development of dark spots, wrinkles and fine lines.

10 Healthy Habits To Incorporate Into Your Daily Life

10 Healthy Habits To Incorporate Into Your Daily Life 

Get enough sleep

You know your body and how much sleep you need go feel your best and energized . For many people this may be anywhere between 6-9 hour

 Reduce Stress 

This may be taking time for yourself to reflect on things, taking a nap, watching Netflix, coloring, or something else.

Cut Contact With People Who Don't Make You Happy

This can be hard for many people to do, but you cannot live your best life when people bring mass amounts of negativity into it.

Spend Time Outside

Of course this weather permitting. But spending as little as 5 minutes outside can make a difference in your overall mood and health.
Exercise

If you can, try to exercise 15 minutes a couple of times a week. Your workout can be anything of your choice, you could even watch Netflix while doing it .

Be Conscious Of What You Put In Your Body

Cheat days are okay, but be sure to still get your fruits and veggies!

Makeup Off

If you wear makeup, always be sure to take it off before hitting the sheets or exercising. It may cause breakouts and clog pores

  Cleanse Post Sweat

Sweating can be gross; to avoid breakouts, be sure to cleanse asap after sweating

Exfoliate

Exfoliating can be great for preventing acne and promoting circulation in the face, just be sure not to over exfoliate! It's best to exfoliate 1-2 times a week

Moisturize + Protect 

It doesn't matter what skin type you have, it's always important to stay moisturized! Find a moisturizer that works best for your skin type! And don't forget the SPF

Daylight Savings Time 2019

 It’s that time of year again. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday morning and we all lose an hour of sleep in exchange for the longer daylight hours of spring.

Here’s what you need to know before Daylight Saving Time begins:

More specifically, when do we turn the clocks ahead? 

Clocks in the U.S. officially change as Daylight Saving Time kicks in at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 10.But remember, most smartphones will automatically update themselves when Daylight Saving Time begins.

Who invented Daylight Saving Time?

The origins of Daylight Saving Time are a little blurry as far as who invented it. Some credit the seasonal time changes to scientist George Vernon Hudson and builder William Willett, who proposed shifting the clocks in 1895. Others say Benjamin Franklin invented DST in 1784, but his suggestion wasn’t to change the clocks, it was to get people out of bed earlier—and he was joking.

According to Winston Churchill, Daylight Saving Time expands “opportunities for the pursuit of health and happiness” for millions of people by optimizing the daylight hours. But back in 1916, Germany first implemented Daylight Saving Time during World War I when coal was in short supply. The U.S. followed suit during World Wars I and II. And in the 1980s, businesses funded the Daylight Saving Time Coalition because more daylight is better for business. It is also meant to save energy—longer days, in theory at least, translates to less electricity used.

Where is Daylight Saving Time not observed in the U.S.?

States and territories are allowed to individually opt out of observing Daylight Saving Time. In 2019, Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are the only U.S. states and territories that do not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Saving Time or Daylight Savings Time?

It’s always Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Savings Time, while often used, is a misspelling.

اليوم العالمي للمرأة_ 3 مارس 2019

اليوم العالمي للمرأة

اليوم الدولى للمرأة أو اليوم العالمى للمرأة

هو احتفال عالمي يحدث في اليوم الثامن من شهر مارس من كل عام ، ويقام للدلالة على الاحترام العام، وتقدير وحب المرأة لإنجازاتها الاقتصادية، والسياسية والاجتماعية. وفي بعض الدول كالصين وروسيا وكوبا  تحصل النساء على إجازة في هذا اليوم.

في بعض الأماكن يتم التغاضي عن السمة السياسية التي تصحب يوم المرأة فيكون الإحتفال أشبه بخليط بيوم الأم ،ويوم الحب. ولكن في أماكن أخرى غالباً ما يصحب الاحتفال سمة سياسية قوية وشعارات إنسانية معينة من قبل الأمم المتحدة، للتوعية الاجتماعية بمناضلة المرأة عالمياً. بعض الأشخاص يحتفلون بهذا اليوم بلباس أشرطة وردية.

غير أن تخصيص يوم الثامن من مارس كعيد عالمي للمرأة لم يتم إلا بعد سنوات طويلة من ذلك، لأن منظمة الأمم المتحدة لم توافق على تبني تلك المناسبة سوى سنة 1977 عندما أصدرت المنظمة الدولية قراراً يدعو دول العالم إلى اعتماد أي يوم من السنة يختارونه للإحتفال بالمرأة فقررت غالبية الدول اختيار الثامن من مارس، وتحول بالتالي ذلك اليوم إلى رمز لنضال المرأة تخرج فيه النساء عبر العالم في مظاهرات للمطالبة بحقوقهن ومطالبهن

اليوم عطلة رسمية في أفغانستان و أنغولا، أرمينيا، أذربيجان " بيلاروس، بوركينا فاسو، كمبوديا ، الصين ( للنساء فقط )، كوبا، جورجيا، غينيا-بيساو، إريتريا، كازاخستان^]، لاوس ، مقدونيا (للنساء فقط)، ومدغشقر (للنساء فقط)، ومولدوفا، منغوليا، نيبال (للنساء فقط)، روسيا، طاجيكستان وقيرغيزستان ، تركمانستان، أوغندا، أوكرانيا، أوزبكستان، وفيتنام وزامبيا.

وفي بعض البلدان، مثل الكاميرون وكرواتيا، رومانيا، والجبل الأسود، البوسنة والهرسك، وصربيا، بلغاريا وشيلي، اليوم ليس عطلة رسمية، ولكن على نطاق واسع يلاحظ مع ذلك في مثل هذا اليوم أنه من المعتاد بالنسبة للرجل أن يعطي المرأة في حياته – أمهات وزوجات، والصديقات، بنات، الزملاء وإلخ – الزهور والهدايا الصغيرة. وفي بعض البلدان (مثل بلغاريا ورومانيا) يلاحظ أيضا كمكافئ لعيد الأم، حيث يعطي الأطفال أيضا الهدايا الصغيرة للأمهات والجدات.

International Women's Day - 8 March 2019

International Women's Day - 8 March 2019

 Is celebrated around the world on the 8th of March and is a day to reflect on how far we have come and how far we still have to go to truly achieve gender equality.

International Women's Day is recognized by countries on every continent . In fact, according to the official International Women's Day organization, many countries including Cuba, Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, and Russia recognize March 8 and IWD as a national holiday.

The United States began celebrating Women's Day even before it became an international event, holding the first Women's Day on FEB. 28, 1909.

For this reason, it's important that IWD is celebrated through solidarity with, and between, women around the world.

Without a doubt, the IWD 2016 celebrations from Taiwan to Scotland to Turkey prove that women's rights are on the forefront of peoples' minds across the globe. 

Maybe someday, IWD will be celebrated, and officially recognized as a holiday, by all nations __ along with women's ( and human ) rights. 

What Type Of Face Mask To Use For Your Skin Type 2019 ?!

 What Type Of Face Mask To Use For Your Skin Type 2019 ?!

Clay Masks : Suitable for OILY & COMBO skin types 

- Look for formulas with hydrating benefits 
- Draws out oil, best in summer when skin is greasy 
- Use in oily areas (like the t-zone) and use a gel mask in     dehydrated areas

Cream Masks : Suitable for DRY skin types

- Creamy texture similar to moisturizer
- Provides oil based hydration
- Great for winter when skin is dryer 
- Can be left on overnight

Sheet Masks : Suitable for ALL skin types

- Made out of fabrics & materials like non woven fibers, bio-   cellulose, and rayon
- Provides water based hydration 
- Many contain synthetic fragrance that causes irritation, avoid  the words ( Perfume, Fragrance, Natural Fragrance )

Gel Masks : Suitable for ALL skin types

- Have a clear, see through look
- Provide water-based hydration
- Best when refrigerated for a natural cooling effect 

Extra advice

- Only use a face mask 2x a week 
- Make sure to exfoliate before the mask for a better result
- Always moisturize after a mask to lock in moisture