What's Your Beauty Care Routine?

What's Your Beauty Care Routine?

As a woman, you likely have a hair care routine, a skin care routine and a multitude of other routines that all fall under the main heading of beauty care routines. It's a simple fact that in this world you have to keep up your beauty care or you will lose out on jobs, dates and almost anything else that requires you to get noticed. (Not to mention that little thing called self-esteem!)
You have to develop some type of beauty care routine. It should be something that you can do everyday and that will be easy for you. If you feel your current routines are too much to handle then it may just be time to stop and revise your beauty routines.
You should start with understanding the basic care that you need - hair, skin, nails, and face. Skin and face are separate because there are many things you only do to your face that you do not need to do to your whole body. One of my favorite face creams is by Bliss. The Youth As We Know It is an amazing anti-aging cream that's great whether you're started to see lines yet or not. You'll want other moisturizing products for the rest of your body.
Speaking of different products, the next step is looking at the products you need. You should start with finding products that are made for you and your needs. You can look at beauty reviews to get a good idea of what to use. Try choosing products that serve a dual purpose. This will cut down on the number of products and the overall time it takes for your beauty care.
Once you choose your products you should naturally be able to work those products into a routine. Try to stick to minimal standards and avoid spending too much time on your beauty needs. You do not want it to be a hassle or you will not likely stick with it.

Natural Homemade Beauty Tips - Most Effective

Natural Homemade Beauty Tips - Most EffectiveIn this piece of writing, I will be discussing some important and easy to apply natural homemade beauty tips. These natural homemade beauty tips are very common and you can easily implement them from the comforts of your home.

You must have heard from many people that your appearance if directly proportional to your everyday diet. In other words, we can say that the diet you consume is responsible for your overall appearance. When it comes to the beauty aspects, consumption of vegetables and fruits can play a vital role. Some of the vegetables and fruits such as cucumber, carrots, oranges, and apple are the most highlighted ones in order to take good care of your hair, nails, and your skin.
To keep your skin hydrated, you must wash you face and other parts of your body on frequent basis. However, this way, you would only be able to take external care of your skin but in reality, your overall appearance is dependant upon both internal and external things. In order properly maintain your internal organs; you must drink 8-10 glasses of water on everyday basis. Consumption of water in sufficient amount helps in cleansing of the body from inside and if your body is cleansed from inside then it would have positive impacts on the external parts of your body as well such as hair, nails, eyes and skin.
Sufficient amount of sleep is also very much important. Lack of sleep can be a reason behind the formation of dark circles, dull skin and sometimes, formation of the acne over your skin as well. Consider taking sufficient amount sleep in order to eliminate consequences which I have just discussed in this paragraph.

Lastly, apply natural products or homemade formulas over your skin and other parts of the body. Some of the products which are available in the market are manufactured with the help of synthetic chemicals and some chemicals are reactive to the skin. So, to avoid harsh or negative consequences, always consider applying natural or homemade products on your skin and other important part of the body, such as hair, nails, eyes, ears and etc.

Beauty and Fragrance to Fit Your Personality

Beauty and Fragrance to Fit Your Personality
Many of us must have heard the phrase, "Beauty is only skin deep", but is it really only skin deep? Everyday you may be applying make up on your face not realizing that it blocks your skin pores. To bring out the real beauty of your facial skin, you must take time each day to cleanse and moisturize your skin. For women especially, wearing perfume helps give us presence and can make us seem more appealing. There are many kinds of perfumes available in today's market.

When choosing perfume, hair care and skin care products, make sure to select those that fit your personality best. We are all unique and different to one another. So are our skin tone and body fragrance. What suits your friend or even family member may not work well for you. Your individuality comes to life when choosing beauty products. You must find that perfect scent that suits your mind and body. It should work well for all occasions like work and social events. Only use one fragrance at a time. Using several will totally change the scent of the other and have a negative effect. As the saying goes, "too many cooks spoil the broth".

Choose a fragrance that is subtle and pleasant. You just need to dab or spray a little on various areas of your body. You also need to keep in mind that factors such as skin type, clothing detergent and other fragrant cosmetics will affect the scent of your perfume. Beauty products are available everywhere. More recently many online stores have opened, which makes it all the easier for you to make your purchase. Of course the drawback would be you can't try the perfume. Make sure you've done your research before making a purchase. Often you can find all the products you need online, even at a discount. Many men's fragrance products are available like cologne, body spray, deodorant, and hair care products. Keep in mind never to rub a fragrance on the skin as this will break down its various compounds. You should not spray fragrance into the hair as many fragrances contain alcohol, they could dry out and damage your hair.

To ensure that your scent remains on you throughout the day, layer the fragrance instead of reapplying over and over again. Layering refers to the use of other body products that contain the same scents like shower gels, body mists, and skin lotions. Many brands offer layering options with just the right scent dosage. Fragrances come in a variety of concentrations, which include oils, perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes.

I would like to give you some ideas on how to buy the right fragrance. The first step to locate the right fragrance is to find out what you want from your scent. If you want a strong smell that can hold its fragrance throughout the day, then you should choose oil. Next, never purchase a fragrance without first trying it out. If possible try to obtain free trial samples of the fragrance you are considering and try it out. If you can't get trial samples, visit the stores that have the scent you want and use a tester. Remember to test the scent in the middle of the day because according to fragrance experts, it is the time of day when the sense of smell is most active.

Antioxidants and Beauty

Antioxidants and Beauty - Take Care of the Chemical Balance in Your Body and Improve Your Appearance

Lady Jane in Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience" opera complains "Sad is that woman's lot who, year by year, sees one by one, her beauties disappear." In response to such age old concerns many potions and creams have been developed and sold but the vast majority of these have lacked any scientific basis. The understandable desire to hold on to the physical attractiveness of youth has provided an opening for fraudsters to impose upon the public. Only with the emergence of a sounder understanding of the chemical forces operating within the body and influencing disease and degenerative processes has a genuine hope emerged of real advancement emerged.

Antioxidants strengthen immunity

Understanding of the important role of antioxidants in preserving skin healthiness and freshness is crucial to this new approach. Since skin condition is basic to your appearance, by increasing its level of protection you are helping ensure it retains the fresh, moist and youthful look that characterizes healthy tissue. The full ramifications of the links between antioxidants and beauty are still being researched but based on the investigations made to date there are many indications of a clear connection.

Antioxidants are a natural chemical compound present in the human body. They stand in opposition to the harmful compounds called free radicals. The presence of free radicals in the body also results from a natural process- the metabolizing of fats and glucose that produces vital body heat and energy (referred to as oxidation). Free radicals are by-products of oxidation as well as environmental factors such as pollution and lifestyle habits, for example, cigarette smoking. If the free radicals overwhelm the antioxidants defending body tissue from attack they can proceed to cause severe damage. Damaged body tissue is more exposed to disease and the deterioration that comes with aging. There is therefore a clear need to ensure that the antioxidant defense are kept at their maximum strength while avoiding going to the opposite extreme since an overdose of antioxidant can also be harmful.

How to boost antioxidant levels

In the course of regular meals the body should absorb most of the antioxidants required. Through knowledge of the foods and drinks that are strong in antioxidants you can take practical steps to creating and maintaining a healthy diet. For example, green vegetables are known as high in antioxidant content with spinach and broccoli amongst the best known of these. Natural fruit juices such as grape juice, and even drinks normally boiled like green and black teas are additional and easy to find quality antioxidant sources. For those in need of additional supplements to their antioxidant intake vitamins E and C formulas are now available from health food stores and via the Internet.

While taking antioxidant foods and drinks may make a valuable contribution to maintaining a generally good state of health, their affect on your appearance might not be so noticeable. Studies indicate that the skin is last in the queue of the organs that benefit from antioxidants and the use of antioxidant skin creams is hence recommended. . By making direct contact with your skin these creams can have immediate impact. They help guard the skin against air pollution, tropical climates and other environmental and weather-related causes of skin harm. There is evidence that the best of these creams can help repair damage to skin tissue, prevent diseases linked to skin bacteria and slow down the development of wrinkles and other signs of advancing years In particular antioxidant vitamins A C and E are well known for their importance as skin health protectors.

How to Build a Beautiful Body - 3 Exercises You Should Never Do

How to Build a Beautiful Body - 3 Exercises You Should Never Do


Okay, so you want to build a beautiful body. No matter how many times I am asked the question "hey, what do you bench?", my answer is always the same; "I don't know". This is because I don't go to the gym with the intention of finding out how much weight I can bench press.

Bench pressing is the ultimate ego exercise and continues to dominate the egotistical mind as the standard measure of progress. This would be fine if you were a power lifter, but most people who work out regularly at a gym don't fall into this category. You will find that the most common goal amongst gym rats is to lose body fat, gain lean muscle, and sculpt a beautiful physique. Well guess what? you are therefore a bodybuilder. Get that in your head first. Now you may not desire to have a physique to the same degree as say a professional bodybuilder, or even a natural competitive amateur bodybuilder, but you desire to create a beautiful body by losing body fat and building lean muscle. Yep, you are a bodybuilder. Once you make this mental shift, you will begin to realise that you can achieve your goals much easier because you are clear on what you are.

So back to the "What do you bench question?". As a bodybuilder you use resistance training to stimulate and tear down muscle. The question of how much weight can you lift becomes irrelevant if you do not satisfy this first rule. Using the right weight with the right technique is paramount to achieving the desired effect. Yes, you can go too heavy as a bodybuilder. What happens in this instance is that other muscle groups compensate to cooperatively lift the weight. This lessens the tension on the primary target muscle group, and as a result, less stress is transferred to that targeted muscle and hence less results ensue. In the case of the bench press for example; using too heavy a weight incorporates more triceps, more rear deltoids, more shoulders, more forearms, even the back comes into play. All of this combined effort alleviates tension from the chest muscle which is where the stress should be focused. In bodybuilding, transferring stress to the right muscle group, while limiting the incorporation of supporting muscle groups, is critical for the overall development of the targeted muscle.

Bodybuilding is about visuality. It is about making your physique appear balanced, and proportioned, and appearing aesthetic from every angle. However it is also about optical illusion. Let me give you some examples.

- A dark tanned person looks more defined than a pale skinned person of the same body fat%.

- A well defined 16" arm looks bigger than an undefined 18" arm.

- Well developed calf muscles give more overall balance to the body, than the development of any other body part.

- If you have short hair, as opposed to long hair, your body will look larger.

- A person with overdeveloped biceps appears to lack chest development.

You can see from these examples how much visuality and optical illusion contribute to the overall image of the body. So, taking these things into consideration what are the exercises you should never do, and why not do them? Well the reason is this, they can damage your symmetry. Symmetry is the most critical element of a beautifully developed body.

#1 Do not perform side-bends

No matter how many places I have trained I always see someone incorporating this movement into their routine. The problem with this exercise is that is does not target the obliques. Instead it builds muscle in the area beneath your typical love handles, creating permanent, yes permanent love handles. Even if you were to diet down to single digit body fat% you would still have this muscle mass present making your waist line appear wide, and blocky. I have even seen people do this movement holding heavy dumbbells or a cable. I advise against it. Having a nice V taper from your back and lats, combined with nicely rounded shoulders makes the waistline appear smaller. Doing side bends, or weighted side bends makes the waistline look thicker, and no body wants that.

#2 Don't train the forearms

If you are trying to look like Popeye go right ahead, but again, building a beautiful body is about symmetry, proportion, and visuality. Here's the deal. Every movement that requires you to grab hold of something, whether it be pulls up, bench presses, or shoulder raises, to some degree involve the forearms. If you overdevelop this muscle group you will make your biceps look small. Even if you have well developed guns, having overdeveloped forearms will make them appear smaller than they really are. Don't train them. They get plenty of work doing everything else.

#3 Don't back squat if you have naturally large glutes

This is the basic squat that requires you to put a barbell across your shoulders and then to perform a regular squat. The problem with this movement is that it engages the gluteus muscles to a large degree, and if you are a person with naturally large glutes you do not want to develop them further. Your butt may be firm and even cut, but in regular clothes you look like you still have some junk in the trunk. Not only that, but from a side view your protruding buttocks make the back look undeveloped, and if you haven't developed a thick curved back, it will really show up here. Instead, perform front squats, hacks, and walking weighted lunges to develop the quads. These movements place much more stress on the targeted muscle group. The reason why most people don't do them is because they are so freakin' difficult. Back squatting is much easier and you can put up a lot more weight. Again feeding the ego and back to the 'how much weight can you lift' mentality. When you focus on stimulating and building the muscle through resistance training, the amount of weight you use becomes irrelevant.

This is what it comes down to. People judge you first by what they see. If you are walking along the beach and are heavy and out of shape, people judge you by that. No body cares what you can bench press, even though you might be a power-lifting champion. They are not thinking 'I wonder how much that guy can bench press'. They don't care. You are not attractive enough to get a second thought, let alone a second glance.

On the other hand if your body is proportioned, muscular, sculpted and defined, one of the first questions that comes to a persons mind is 'I wonder how much he benches'. The point is this. It doesn't matter how much you can bench, it only matters how much you look like you can bench. A body that is well proportioned, muscular, and lean with beautiful symmetry, will always demand respect. No one is going to mess with you because you look like you're strong. Whether you are or not is irrelevant.

Salma Hayek

Born When?

September 2, 1968

Stats

Height 5' 2"

Body

36C-25-37

I act tall!" "But look how short I am...I can`t even act to be tall. I`m five-two. I can`t even create the illusion that I am tall!


It sounds trite to go after men who are nice but when you`ve been hurt a lot it becomes appealing.


I keep waiting to meet a man who has more balls than I do.


If a man lets all of my dogs sleep in the bed with us, then that is the most romantic thing. You must love my dogs in order to love me. A man who is nice to my animals and doesn`t shoo them away - well, that`s the height of romance.

I have gotten a lot more attention than...other women that I find incredibly beautiful. And this has happened to me ever since I was a girl, when I was flat, had no teeth, was skinny and small as I could be. I always got more attention than anyone else.


Life is tough, and if you have the ability to laugh at it you have the ability to enjoy it.


It`s very easy to feel someone`s pain when you love them.


I'm good at working, but I'm very good at playing.


What is important is to believe in something so strongly that you're never discouraged.

Veronika Fasterova

Her Body

Bust: 34B/75B,
Waist: 26/66
Hips: 37/94
Height: 5'9/1.75

Paris Hilton

Her Body

Height

5'8,

Bust-waist-hips:

34-25-35

PARIS HILTON QUOTES


“Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.”


“The way I see it, you should live everyday like its your birthday”


“The only rule is don't be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.”


“No matter what a woman looks like, if she's confident, she's sexy.”

“Wal-mart... do they like make walls there?”


“A true heiress is never mean to anyone - except a girl who steals your boyfriend”


"I don't want to be known as the granddaughter of the Hiltons. I want to be known as Paris"


"It's sexier when a girl is flirty but she doesn't do anything."


"I first wanted to be a veterinarian. And then I realised you had to give them shots to put them to sleep, so I decided I'd just buy a bunch of animals and have them in my house instead."

There's nobody in the world like me. I think every decade has an iconic blonde -- like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana -- and right now, I'm that icon.


I’m like an American princess.


I play dumb like Jessica Simpson plays dumb. But we know exactly what we're doing. We're smart blondes.


I'd rather not do anything. Guys want you more when you don't. Young girls should know that.

I don’t have sex unless I’m in a relationship. I’m old-fashioned when it comes to that. I really am!


People think I`m stupid. But I`m smarter than most people.


If you have a beautiful face you don`t need big fake boobs to get anyone`s attention.

Sarah Connor

Other Name(s) 

Sarah Conner

Sarah Lewe

Sarah Terenzi

Height 

5' 10" (178 cm)

Build  

Average

Eye Color 

Green

Hair Color 

Blonde

Date of Birth 

June 13, 1980

Birthplace  

Delmenhorst, Germany

Star Sign 

Gemini

Nationality 

German

A Beautiful You After 50

If you are thinking about your age and you want to keep people guessing, then a beautiful you after 50 is definitely a target. There are many great ways to defy the logic of age, and many of these great remedies can be done right at home. Some products can be bought at stores and are designed to bring the most out of your skin, while other ways only require a simple approach to life. Whichever you choose or if you decide to mix and match, you can be sure that you will come out on top of the war against aging.

Age Defying Creams

A beautiful you after 50 means that you have managed to stave off the wrinkles and age lines that tend to tell the tale of your age. There are many products on the market today however, that actually have managed to cheat age out of its shining moments. Creams from companies such as Olay with their age defying creams line, are doing a great job of masking the age of women around the globe. You will be guessing more than you could imaging today, as so many women are taking advantage of these great secrets. While not exactly cheap to purchase, these creams are basically designed to take the wrinkles and smoothen them out. This makes your skin firm and more youthful in appearance, and this is what is every woman is seeking today.

Hair Care And Cosmetics

If it is a beautiful you after 50 that you are after, then there are several great hair care and cosmetics products on the market to give you a hand. Some of the new lines of cosmetics are absolutely fantastic at masking blemishes age spots and wrinkles, leaving you with a young and revitalized appearance. The same can be said about today's hair care products, and many of which are the hair dyes and conditioners. With the great hair care products available today, you can have people betting and most often losing on just how old you really are. The new products out there cater to those that are looking for a new look, and you can chose from a plethora of colors and shades that can either be subtle and slight or absolutely radically different than what you are accustomed too. Either way, you have plenty of options when it comes to changing you for the young soul you wish to be.

Exercise And Rest

If you are trying to be a beautiful you after 50, then you are going to need to be sure that you are getting plenty of rest and a good helping of exercise. The rest should be in the 8 hours a day range of uninterrupted sleep, and the exercise can vary from amount to how it is performed. Either way, you are going to need both. If you do things simple, you will still come out on top.

Maintaining Beauty in the Natural Way

Maintaining a beautiful face and body cost a lot nowadays. Beauty routines include facial and body spa, body massage, and skin care. The most in demand doctors in town include dermatologists and liposuction doctors. Women tend to involve medical intervention to enhance everything for the sake of beauty. It might cause a fortune, but they look at it as the only solution to be in and to keep themselves intact. Why not try the natural way of maintaining beauty without spending too much? Here are some simple, yet easy and effective tips for you.

First tip, always be happy. Even if the world is upside down, even if the sun frowns at you, always wear a smile. Aside from leaving your face wrinkle-free, it also heightens your self-confidence and over-all projection. Think of happy thoughts. It will help you see the positive side of live. Have at least eight hours a day for sleeping alone. This will replenish the lost energy you have for a day of working non-stop. Do water therapy. It works for those who are more prone to excessive perspiration. Water cleanses the cells, at the same time provides energy to continue with your daily activities. Do some exercise to keep your body active. This prevents muscle pain and allows proper body coordination. Exercise helps you be physically fit, at the same time lets yourself be active for work and recreation.

Do not wear too much make up since it adds up with your age. Wearing less make up makes you look younger. Apply considerable amount to add color to your face, but keep it moderate. Of course, after the long day, don't forget to remove your make-up to avoid infections and dirt suspended overnight if not removed. If working in a graveyard shift, don't forget to take vitamins that will keep you moving and will help you relax. Remember, vitamins are just for protection. Do not abuse it because it might cause harm in you. Vitamins should not be used in excess, like Vitamin A, since too much usage will cause hair loss.

Avoid exposure to excessive dust and other particles that could damage your skin. Smoke from vehicles, over exposure to harmful elements like UV rays greatly influence skin aging. If it is not really important to go out of your office, stay indoors. This will prevent exposure with harmful elements around. Proper self care is also advisable. Good hygiene is a must. Make sure to have your beauty routine at least twice a day, and make sure to choose the beauty products that will fit your skin tone and type. Make sure to check the label before applying the product to weigh the substance present on it.

It is always wise to make yourself beautiful without spending too much and to look as beautiful as you can get. It is a safe, simple, yet helpful way for you to stay beautiful. So, why settle for something costly, if you could remain beautiful with your own natural way?

Best Adult Acne Treatments to Safely Take Care of Adult Acne and Eliminate Body Acne

If you suffer from adult acne, you may or may not have had acne as a teenager. If you had it as a teen, you were probably hoping your acne days were over once you turned 21. If you didn't, you're probably confused as to why you're getting it now. In either case, the best adult acne treatment options are usually the same. Sometimes you'll need to visit a doctor, but oftentimes you can take care of your adult acne at home.

When working with adult acne (often referred to as acne vulgaris), there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, make sure you rein in any picking and poking at your zits. If you must pop your zits at home, do so using the following method:

Take a Q-tip, break it in half, and press the soft points of each stick against your pimple. Using gentle pressure, pop the zit and use the Q-tip to remove any excess puss. Wash the area, and apply a topical cream, such as benzoyl peroxide, to dry out the pore and prevent bacteria from getting in.

In many cases, you might need to go to a doctor's office or a dermatology clinic and have them do a mass removal of your zits, if they're able to be popped. They use baby extractors to release the pressure and puss in the pore, which also eliminates the risk of getting bacteria in the pore and causing any scarring.

Another of the best adult acne treatment options is to go on a holistic acne diet. By removing some of the toxins in your body that are likely helping create excess oils and sebum on your skin, you will be able to clear up your acne and get a fresh start.

vice for a YouAdng Writer 6 - Connect with Others, Take Care of Your Body

vice for a YouAdng Writer 6 - Connect with Others, Take Care of Your Body

This last and sixth segment concludes some of the hard-earned lessons of my writing career:

Join, connect, participate, collaborate. Writing is a solitary job. We usually sit in our own cubicles and rooms, creating worlds never imagined before.

But there's also a professional side to writing; a business side. You need to be in the know; you need to connect and communicate with your fellow writers, and stay in circulation to follow the trends and be aware of the opportunities.

Become a member of your local writing organization. I'm a member of a pretty good writer's club that regularly offers classes of all kinds.

But I'm also a member of quite a few on-line communities and subscribe to many professional magazines and newsletters. I regularly exchange e-mails with writer friends and acquaintances whose judgments and good will I respect.

I sometimes end up collaborating with them on special projects; like the e-book I'm working on right now.

The idea of writing this particular information product came from my co-author who actually found me on the Internet. And after a year, here we are, working on our second jointly-written book.

We both know that neither of us would be able to write these books if we tried to do it solely on our own. So we are lucky in that respect. But we couldn't have known anything about that kind of "luck" if we didn't choose to get in touch and stay in touch in the first place.

You are a precious fish in a vast ocean. Swim a little in a school of fishes and see how faster you can go.

And last but not the least:

Take care of your health! I can't emphasize this strongly enough.

Most people learn late in their careers that writing is actually an athletic event. You burn a lot of precious calories and brain cells when pounding out anything.

When we write we use a lot: proteins, vitamins, amino acids, carbon and nitrogen, and God knows what else.

Eat well, fresh and organic, if possible. Take it easy on the red meat. Go generous with fruits, green veggies, and fiber.

Stay away from booze and junk since they all dull the mind and drop a curtain of haze over your clear skies.

Charles Bukowski was a friend of the bottle and lived a very rough life. He wrote some good poems for sure.

Wallace Stevens was the Vice President of Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company in Connecticut. He was an insurance guy with a modest private life. He wrote even greater poems while walking during his lunch hours to his home.

Guess who has left a deeper imprint on American Literature today?

Get your sleep well and exercise couple times a week. Get those glands pumping and ligaments stretching. Get that miraculous life juice in your veins circulating, carrying fresh oxygen and fresh ideas to your brain.

When your body is not complaining, the mind serves more gladly. Take good care.

The Human Body - A Carefully Protected Fortress

The Human Body - A Carefully Protected Fortress

No matter how clean our environment may be, we share our living space with many microorganisms. If you could examine with a microscope the room you are now sitting in, you would clearly see the millions of creatures you are living with.

So, in this sense, a human being is a besieged fortress. It goes without saying that to protect this fortress under assault a failsafe plan is necessary. Human beings were created with the perfect protection that they need; they are not defenseless against these enemies. God Almighty has created micro defense systems in the human body, protecting it from all sorts of dangerous organisms and fighting to defend it on multiple fronts.

Invasion forces have to cross the first lines of defense. Even though the first line of defense may suffer setbacks, it will give the enemy a hard time and reduce its invasion ability.

Deterrents Waiting for Micro-enemies

The first front that the enemy must pass in the human body is our skin. The skin covers the whole body like a sheath and has many special features. One of the vital features of this miraculous packaging is its ability to protect the body from the micro-enemies that make the body sick. If we accept that the body is like a besieged fortress, we can say that the skin, with its outer layers of dead cells and the creatures that live on it, is the strong ramparts of this fortress.

One of the ways in which microorganisms reach us is through our breathing. Every moment there are hundreds of different kinds of germs in the air we breathe waiting to enter our bodies. But they are unaware of the nasal guards to repel them. A special secretion in the mucosa of the nose traps and expels between 80% and 90% of the microorganisms that that enter the respiratory system either directly or through dust, vapor or other carriers.

Germs can also enter the body through the food we eat. But our body's defense

We can compare the human body to a fortress under attack. Just as the defense of a fortress besieged by enemies is very well planned, so the human body has a perfect defense system.

system is aware of this route and waits for the intruders in the stomach where the food goes. Stomach acid destroys most if not all of the germs that manage to overcome all the other obstacles and reach the stomach. The germs that make it through the stomach are destroyed by digestive enzymes produced in the small intestine.

The Truth Revealed by our Defense System

There are some important questions that have to be asked in the light of all these facts.

Who drives these external microbes to entering our bodies through our food? Who decides the route the food follows, what kind of a system must destroy the microbes, what will the microbes' next target if they escape this deterrent, and what alternatives they take if they encounter a more powerful substance? Body cells have never been outside the body and so have not had the opportunity to examine the chemical structure of these external microbes, nor have they ever studied chemistry. So how do they know what substances will kill the microbes? Indeed, Allah, the Lord of the heavens and Earth, created such a non-sleeping defense system protecting the human body surrounded by microbes like a besieged castle. In a verse, Allah describes His wisdom of perfect creation as follows:

He is Allah - the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Everything in the heavens and Earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise. (Qur'an, 59:24)

We must remember that the human body is helplessly exposed to microbes 24 hours a day. The fact that you are able at this moment to read this text without being adversely affected by the microbes around you, is due to the operation of the defense system inside your body inspired by our Almighty Lord. It must also be remembered that Allah has specially created germs and viruses to remind us of our helplessness against these minute structures entering a human body and making it sick and even cause its death.

Daily Care Tips For Upper Body Tattoos

While tattoos are a popular and fashionable body art method, there are also some risks associated with it. Temporary tattoos can be removed easily whereas the permanent tattoos require much maintenance and care. Upper arm tattoos, back tattoos, shoulder tattoos or arm sleeve tattoos are some of the popular ones. One must take care that it does not get infected!

Here are some basic care tips:

- The tattooed place is kept bandaged for no less than 2 years. This prevents infestation of air-borne bacteria using blood as breeding ground. After bandage removal, wash the area with lukewarm water.

- Apply mild ointment to soothe the area. You might see fluids oozing out. Don't clean it with bare hands, it will spread infection. Never rub the area but pat dry it with soft cloth to prevent abrasion.

- Avoid taking hot bath for almost 3 weeks along with swimming, especially if you have upper arm tattoos. Never keep soap lather on the tattooed place. Instead, apply mild lotions but take care to avoid any chemical products.

- In the process of healing, sometimes you will see peeling and scabbing. Never peel of the skin manually. Instead apply warm compresses, it will heal itself. Ointments like Neosporin and products which are petroleum based, A& D and having bacitracin are helpful.

- After healing, the skin itches frequently because the skin around it starts drying. Having upper arm tattoos increases the curiosity to peel the dry skin off. Take care not to scratch or peel the area or else it will get infected. Like before, pat the area with moist cloth. The dry skin will fall off naturally.

- Avoid exposing tattoo to sunlight. Sunlight lightens away the design and leaves behind patches and reduced glamour. To keep it vibrant, apply sunscreen with minimum SPF30.