New Year's Eve Celebrations

The New Year is fast approaching. How will you be celebrating on December 31st?

Host a New Years Eve bash! For those of you with extensive social networks (and the space to accommodate large numbers of people), it's the perfect time to bring everyone together for one last hoorah. Feel free to don party hats and noise-makers, provide lots of Champagne, sparkling wine, and cider, and make sure to count down to the New Year!

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Host an intimate gathering! It's the time to bring together close friends and family to enjoy each others company and celebrate the coming of the New Year. With a smaller number of people, you'll be able to reconnect with your guests, and providing yummy snacks and drinks won't break the bank!

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Attend a New Years Eve party! You'll have all the fun, without the mess and stress of hosting it yourself!

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Attend a fireworks show! It's a New Years Eve tradition around the world, so finding a display near your town or city should be easy. Bring close friends, family, and loved ones, and despite the cold (depending on where you live) it's sure to be a good night for all!

There are many ways to celebrate 2009 and ring in the new year, but as long as you are surrounded by good company you are sure to have a very memorable night!

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Tips For Staying Healthy During Cold Winter Months

Winter is upon us which means that our bodies are now more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections than before. Follow Erno Laszlo’s basic guidelines to stay healthy and germ-free. Remember; good health radiates beauty.

• Keep your immune system strong by eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Many doctors suggest supplementing your diet with zinc and vitamin c, which are both essential to maintaining the health of your immune system.
• Drink plenty of fluids to flush out any toxins that may be in the body and be sure to get enough rest to ward off the possibility of a cold. If you are sick, try working from home to avoid contaminating your workplace.
• Wash your hands to avoid spreading germs to other parts of your face and body. If you are on the go, carry a small container of hand-sanitizer with you, as well as some hand cream to stay moisturized.

The cold winter months may also take a toll on our looks, so look for these signs to help your skin remain healthy and glowing:

• Dark under eye circles may become more pronounced during the winter, partly because skin is paler, and also because dryness causes under eye skin to thin, making blood vessels underneath more visible. Try Erno Laszlo’s Antioxidant Complex for Eyes to keep skin plump and to help fade the appearance of under eye darkness and wrinkles.
• Skin cell turnover is also slower in the winter, so combat dullness and flakiness by exfoliating; try the C-Peel, which is packed with antioxidants that refine skin’s texture and contribute to an overall radiant complexion. To add much-needed protection to dry winter skin, try pHormula 3.9 to plump skin and infuse it with hydration. This wonder cream increases oxygenation to give skin a healthy, rosy glow.
• Fake a healthy flush and sun kissed look even in the winter time with Laszlo’s Multi-phase Bronzer and Blusher. Tip: applying blush on the apples of the cheeks (below the orbital eye area) detracts attention from imperfections such as dark circles, and creates a fresher, wider-awake look.

So remember; stay healthy and beautiful by keeping your immune system strong and your skin glowing from the inside out.

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Don't Let Winter Keep You Dry

Dry skin is a major concern for both men and women during the fall and winter. It’s easy to neglect our body’s largest organ, especially during the end of one year and the beginning of a new, not to mention the typically strenuous holiday season. While finding time to prevent and alleviate sickness becomes a number one priority for most people, following these simple steps can help keep skin hydrated with minimal time, effort, and money!

1. Shower with warm water. Hot water strips the natural oils and proteins from our skin that are produced to help lock in moisture -- there’s a reason we use hot water to remove oil from dirty dishes! If you’re like me and forgoing a hot shower each morning is simply not an option, try alternating between hot and warm showers.

2. Skip the bubble-bath. Despite being an easy, at-home way to pamper yourself, bubble-baths can further irritate dry skin. Instead, use oatmeal powder or bath oils, which help retain skin’s moisture.

3. Pat dry. Buck the tendency to rub yourself dry after showering. Instead, gently pat your body until it is damp so that it is ready for the next step…

4. Moisturize! To get the “moist” out of your moisturizer, apply it when your body is still damp (get it? “most - moist”?) This is the toughest step because, honestly, who has time to moisturize every day? If you’re lucky enough to have the time and discipline to moisturize daily, do it when your skin is still damp to help maximize the effectiveness of the lotion/cream. Also, you don’t need to buy a different moisturizer just for the winter; simply using petroleum jelly or any vegetable oil will do!

5. Turn down the heat, and/or use a humidifier.

Bonus: If you’re in need of a time-saving technique that still gets the job done, try putting baby oil in a spray bottle and spraying your body with it before patting dry.

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