Danabug's Health and Beauty Tips E-Zine

Hello and Welcome to my first Health and Beauty Tips e-zine. I am an Independent Avon Sales Representative in the Phoenix Metro Area. As the title of my e-zine reads, my name is Dana, that is Dana Hoffman. I live in Glendale with my husband, Al and my 5 children. I've decided to put together a newsletter/ezine for my new and existing customers, plus anyone and everyone who might like a few hints and ideas about taking care of ourselves and our families. Beauty tips are a foot in the door, but wouldn't it be nice to take a little extra time to nourish our "insides" as well. I'm talking about our bodies and our minds. It all seems to go together, doesn't it? Through the months you'll get to know me by way of information. I'm just a little fish in a great big pond, but we all need to start somewhere, so why not with me?

Now let's get started.

Relief for Winter-Weary Hands

Hands can really take a beating when temperatures drop. Keep them soft and silky all winter long with a little extra attention.

First and foremost, always keep hands protected from the elements. Wear gloves or mittens when you're outdoors; use rubber gloves when washing dishes or using household cleansers.

An emollient hand cream is an absolute must during the winter months Apply it frequently throughout the day; work it into cuticles, too. Try Avon's Moisture Therapy Hand Cream to keep hands moisturized, even after washing.

Cold weather can make nails brittle and more prone to breakage. To keep yours in tip-top shape, try Avon's Strong Results Length and Strength Complex. You'll see longer, stronger nails in just seven days.

Why not chase away the winter blahs with a new shade of nail enamel? Check out Avon's Nailwear Nail Enamel, available in 74 high-shine, fashion-right shades.

For a perfect manicure, start by removing old polish with a gentle nail enamel remover. File nails in one direction, starting at sides and filing toward center. Soak in warm sudsy water for five minutes; gently push back cuticles with an orange stick.

Prime nails with a good base coat (try Avon's Even Out Base Coat) and let dry. Apply your favorite Nailwear shade, using only three strokes per nail--left, right and center. Let dry and reapply. Finish with a quick-drying top coat, such as Avon's Speed Dry Top Shine, to keep your manicure looking fresh.

Beauty and the Bath

Bath time is a great time for "beauty maintenance". Turn an ordinary bath into a "mini spa" with these resotrative beauty rituals:

Run a warm bath (avoid hot water, which strips skin of moisture). Be sure to add your favorite Avon Bubble Bath (it leaves no bathtub ring, so cleanup is a breeze).
While you're waiting for the tub to fill, wash your face with a cleanser suitable for your skin type. Then apply a facial mask and let it work while you bathe (try Avon's Maximum Moisture Super Hydrating Gel to refresh dry skin, or Avon's Pore Reducer Mask to keep oily skin in the clear.
Dim the lights, turn off the phone, an dput on a soothing CD. Hop in the tub, and soak as long as you like.
After toweling off, slather on an emollient moisturizer, such as Avon's Moisture Therapy Body Lotion (don't forget to rinse off the facial mask!)
Catch up on your grooming. Pluck brows (try Avon's Slant Tip Tweezer for easy precision); smooth feet (check out Avon's Footworks Double Action Sloughing Cream) and tend to ragged nails and cuticles (Avon's Deluxe Manicure Kit includes all the tools you'll need).