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PI, yes those cystic pimples are the worst!! Since then, I seriously do not know what the fuck is happening to my face but they've popped up everywhere :X
I'm restraining from squeezing them though, like you said it just makes them TONS worse! My curious little fingers still find themselves subconciously feeling them though, but NO squeezing! :!
Thanks for the birthday wishes too lovely one :) <3

COTB, I adore that blue shade!!! <3
 
I found this snazzy website for lots of homemade things like sugar scrubs, all easy to do with thing found in any grocery or healthfood store :)

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/5-homemade-sugar-scrubs.html

Some of these would make great homemade gifts for the upcoming holidays. One of them talks about coloring the scrub with dried powdered hybiscis, which would be very pretty. You can also add scents to them using various essential oils.
 
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No, I've been busy with midterms, but I plan to, hopefully sometime over the next week. I'll let you know how they turn out! :)
 
I just saw a twist on the ombre / graduation manicure for the first time, and I think it looks amazingly cool. Check it out:

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I so want to try this. I'll need to procure a few grading colours to do it properly. What do you guys thing? :)
 
COTB, I really like that! I would never be able to pull such a thing off, but I envision a black pinkie becoming various shades of gray and then ending with white at the thumbs without it looking like piano keys. Call me crazy ;)

My Possets order arrived 2 weeks after it was placed. Blame the incompetence of the USPS, not the owner - she sent my order the Monday after I placed it on a Friday. COTB, you were SO RIGHT about Titanium White. I think it and Silver Lily (which is very similar with a bit more lily of the valley) are my favorites, with "Baby" (honey, pink musk, and overall sweetness) being very close behind. I'm ordering all 3 in full size before they run out.

The Possets Halloween line came out today. www.possets.com has full descriptions.

I am a Possets fan. They are half the price of BPAL and not as culty or creepy ;) I still love a few key BPAL fragrances, though. Ehh, decisions!
 
I tried that homemade sugar scrub today. It works wonderfully. I used sunflower oil, regular plain white cane sugar, and this aloe-vera gel thats also got vitamins A, C, and E in it. It was approx. equal parts oil and sugar and just a little of the aloe-vera gel. Rub on your hands for 1 minute and let it sit for another 2 or 3 minutes then rinse it off but dont rinse off the oil completely or it defies the whole purpose, dont worry, your hands may feel oily for a little at first but it goes away fast.

It left my hands sooo soft and smooth. My boyfriend even used it on his hands! I didnt use anything for scent or color just because I couldnt really spend the extra money right now, but it doesnt need it anyway. I've been rubbing my hands all day haha
 
Those nails are amazing, just a pity I'm terrible at keeping varnished fingernails looking good :\ Will try it on tootsies instead :D

Can I throw Clarins Beauty Flash Balm into the post - I love this stuff :) being a lady of certain years it's heaven sent for me. I can use it for a treatment mask, moisturiser as well as what it says on the tube! My skin tends to clog with most moisturisers and oils, but not with this.
 
^^ Cheeky sod!! =D


Ladies, I'm really struggling with my PMDD :(
I think it will involve going back to see my doctor to go through my options again (I really don't want to go back on Prozac because it completely abolishes my libido, which makes me more depressed than actually being depressed!), but in the meantime, does anyone have any tips on how I can manage this?? Perhaps some herbal remedies or self-help links or something? It's gotten to the point where I'm suicidal today (completely aware of what's causing it though so I definitely won't act on it, don't worry).
Does anyone else suffer from this??
 
Jeepers...you already know the answers/solutions to your problems.
Take charge my girl and take action!
Working on yourself is the hardest but so very rewarding <3 Been there.
We are ALL works in progress.
 
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Ladies, I'm really struggling with my PMDD :(
I think it will involve going back to see my doctor to go through my options again (I really don't want to go back on Prozac because it completely abolishes my libido, which makes me more depressed than actually being depressed!), but in the meantime, does anyone have any tips on how I can manage this?? Perhaps some herbal remedies or self-help links or something? It's gotten to the point where I'm suicidal today (completely aware of what's causing it though so I definitely won't act on it, don't worry).
Does anyone else suffer from this??
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PMDD was escalated to what it is and what it encapsulates today to accommodate insurance companies to be able to cover the prescribing of Prozac. A bit of research into this history will be quite revealing.

Avoid alcohol, avoid caffeine, try to avoid animal proteins for now and stick to a diet more rich in raw veggies. Do some research on phytoestrogen rich foods, excluding soy based ones (whole other topic). Do add Black Strap Molasses (natural, organic) to your daily diet. Do you like celery? Celery + humus for a dip is and excellent snack and a great natural and quick and easily assimilable vitamin+mineral supplementation protocol. Alternate humus and tahini and you've got things covered. Cheap too. Between the black strap molasses and celery+humus/tahini, your body will think that it's woken up in a new, mineral-rich oasis. Cut out dehydrators like alcohol and coffee and drink enough water and natural juice (not dead, sugar rich store bought garbage) and you stand a very strong chance of minimising the intensity of menstrual discomfort symptoms. Balance your blood sugar levels with diet, absence of alcohol and supplementation of L-Glutamine (which I believe you're already taking?) and your emotional health will follow. What helps there is not messing with your serotonin levels either (enter/exit related drugs; prescription or otherwise).

We're entering a seasonal and daylight change period, the most volatile of the year, on the downward gradient. It's not just in your head, in other words. Try to keep strong for a little longer, while your body and mind adjust to this volatile change. Just three more months and the days start getting longer.
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On topic, sorry I haven't read through the thread, but IMO the best supplement for soft, beautiful hair, taken internally or externally, is natural, organic, cold pressed, virgin coconut oil. That and natural, non-distilled apple cider vinegar.
 
Wow thank you so much for that wealth of information SA <3 <3 <3

I don't actually suffer much from the menstrual cramps as such, it's all the psychological effects of PMDD that are really troublesome/quite dangerous for me. But I know so many women who would benefit from taking Black Strap Molasses before their period!! The testimonials are amazing <3
 
The male is not kidding about VCO. I could cover myself in it (and have) without a breakout. I've added more coconut to my diet and passed on the rum... CBT helps, especially "thought-stopping".

The cramps are what kill me every time, like now. The fetal position or yoga pose equivalent physically stretches your uterus and prevents the most severe cramping.

Feel better hun <3

Kate, I never met a Clarins product I didn't love. Hope you pop in here more often <3
 
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