Fashion Tips

Cinnamon naturally plumps up the lips because it very mildly irritates the skin of the lips just enough to make it redden and swell lightly. Cinnamon will only plump your lips a reasonable amount, and the effects are temporary. Mix vaseline and cinnamon powder or oil in a bowl and gently massage this mixture on your lips. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wipe it off. Check the effect!

Sugar is the biggest contributor to inflammation that shows up on the skin dry itchy skin and wrinkles. Try cutting sugar from your diet for 10 days, and see the difference in your skin, especially if you have an important day coming up and want to look your best!

Traditional chapsticks contain petrolatum, mineral oil, and hormone-disrupting "oxybenzone". You can replace these with nourishing natural ingredients such as Shea butter (or cocoa butter) and coconut oil. Make your own lip salve using equal parts of these ingredients.

Use tinted mineral sunblock instead of foundation or mix your favorite mineral makeup powder with a sunblock like this one for a natural makeup that is light and protects your skin from the sun's damaging effects. Mineral-based (zinc oxide) sunblocks sometimes appear white and pasty, so adding a mineral makeup tint helps your skin looks glowing and smooth.

A good read can lower levels of unhealthy stress hormones such as cortisol. Participants in a British study engaged in an anxiety-provoking activity and then either read for a few minutes, listened to music, or played video games. Reading was 68% better at reducing stress levels than listening to music. And a little bit of reading goes a long way, six minutes of reading reduces stress levels by 67%.

Don't fill your luggage on the floor. Leaning down puts stress on your back. Instead, pack your luggage atop a towel-draped bed or table so you're not bending over as much, thereby avoiding one of the everyday habits that give you back pain.