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Adult Acne

This is a tough one.  I suffer from Adult Acne.  It comes and goes, but this morning I woke up with a blemish on my nose.  Its a bit embarrassing, but life happens.
Here are a few tips I have found to help when I do get a break out:

• Washing your face too often and with water thats too hot can cause excessive dryness.  I know this is what you want, a dry face, but when you dry it out too much, your skin works harder to produce oil.  You will actually end up with oiler or greasy skin later in the day.  
• Always use make-up remover before you wash your face.  I also clean my brushes about once a week with a mild face wash.
• Dirty Phones!!  Clean your cell phone and any other phones with a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or a paper towel every few days.
• Don't touch your face.  This is the worst for me.  Every time you use your computer, play with the remote, etc., and then touch your face, you are spreading germs and bacteria.  They love to cause skin problems.

Some of my skin care favorites:

• Clinique 3 step system.  No, its not cheap, but if you suffer from severe acne (like I did a few years ago), its worth a try.  Be diligent with it, use it every morning and night.  Don't forget one step, either.
• Mark Calming Effect Cleanser.  I love this, especially in the summer. Its very gentle.  
• Anew Rejuvenate and Reversalist Moisturizers.  These R-O-C-K!  They make them in day and night formulas, the day version has an SPF in them.  They are great and feel like a special treat each time I put them on.  
• Honorable mentions:  Anew Rejuvenate Cleanser: The moisturizer is a MUST, but the cleanser can be a little harsh for my skin.  I use it, but I limit it to once a day.  Aveeno:  I like this any time, its mild and doesn't dry me out like other store brands.

Skin So Soft Soft and Sensual Last time in Brochure!!

Oh No!  My Campaign 26 brochure has Soft & Sensual advertised as "last time in brochure"!!  I don't know if it will come back or even be in the outlet brochure any time soon-- so, if you need any items, please don't delay and stock up!
To shop for Skin So Soft Soft & Sensual, go to my Avon webstore, www.cpavoncalling.com and click on "Shop Now"
Click on Bath & Body and then click on "Skin So Soft"-- there you can hunt for all the products available.

Back Working!

Back from Vegas.  Happy to be home.
AB didn't play as much blackjack as he was hoping to, and I had a migraine on our first full day there, which put me out of commission for an evening.  I would like to go back, but we'll see when AB is up for another trip.
I did get invited to a slot tournament in December-- hopefully that will do for AB or my sister-- I don't want to go alone.
One thing I did notice in Vegas is that bling is back and in fashion- big time!!  Every shop, every casino, every show we went to-- Bling Bling is the thing!!

All Signs Point to VEGAS

Every year, AB takes me to Las Vegas for my birthday.  Our trip is here, and I can't wait!  I am frantically trying to pack, clean, finish work, and finish some Etsy projects all in like 24 hours.  AB is so excited, too-- which makes me happy.  He's been practicing his blackjack (oh yeah, I need to do that!) and picking out restaurants for us to eat at.  I'm happy as long as I get to go to the Paris buffet for breakfast one morning and make it out to Bill's for a 4 am steak and eggs breakfast.

What's your favorite must do in Vegas?  (Ah yes, and I need batteries for my camera, too)  

Last month, when I went there with the sisters for the bachelorette party, I played and fell in love with Sex & the City slot machines!  To play, it costs $2/pull, but its worth it when its hot.  I had so much fun, I got the Miranda progressive (like $35!) twice.  I can't wait to go and play the S&TC game again!  I also love Keno, and I will be getting a few games set up as soon as we get there.  I like to play at least 20 games off the bat, so the next morning I can check to see if I've won anything.

Alright, back to the grind.  I will take and post lots of pictures when I get back!!