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Everything You Need To Know About Facial Toners

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There are like a ton of fancy words for toners today like lotion, pre-lotion, tonic, skin fresheners , emulsion and astringent. Toners actually came from the word tonic water or tonic. Basically, toners were designed to be used after the cleanser. It's purpose was to remove any cleanser residue or anything else that cleanser didn't take off and toners also have added ingredients to prepare your skin for whatever is going on next usually like a serum or moisturizer. A Tonic History Tonic water came from around the same time as Eau De Cologne in the 1900s. It was known to soothe the nerve or take fatigue out of time muscles. The most common ingredients in toners were alcohol, tincture of benzoin, witch hazel extract which are all antiseptic properties. In addition to that, they also use glycerin, some fragrant scent with flower water or some coloring to make a more feminine pretty usually pink. However, quite often it's not that complex,it's usually just wa...

10 Health Benefits of Watermelon

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The watermelon contains approximately 92 percent of the water. This fruit contains vitamins A, B6 and C, lycopene, antioxidants and high amino acids. High nutrient levels make melon fruit one of the healthy and refreshing foods. Fruits like watermelon make us better. 1. Protect Skin Health - Studies show that the content of vitamins A and C in watermelon plays an important role in skin health. In fact, watermelon also contains high antioxidants to maintain skin health. 2.Relieves Acid Reflux -  Watermelon helps to calm the gastrointestinal tract and help control the pH level, while also reducing inflammation and acid production throughout the body. 3.Improves Heart Health -  Studies show that potassium intake of fruits and vegetables can have a positive effect on reduction in blood pressure in adults, which is useful for lowering the risk of stroke and heart disease. 4.Boosts Eye Health -  Watermelon is a superb carrier of beta carotene...

How To Do Squats Properly and 10 Benefits of Squatting

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How to do a Squat? Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your toes pointed outwards, keep your back straight and eyes looking ahead. Slowly bend your knees to a ninety degree angle so your thighs are parallel to the floor. 10 BENEFITS OF SQUAT EXERCISE Boosts Performance - Even before you realize, squats will produce a considerable strength and size on your legs and body. This enhances efficiency in daily activities and helps the player's performance improve their performance. Balances Workout Routine - There is nothing better than squats to strengthen your inner core. Doing squats regularly adds balance to an entire workout routine. Enhanced Testosterone and Hormone Release - Squats help in strength and muscle gain throughout the body by giving a significant boost to the release of testosterone and other growth hormones. Builds Muscle all over - If you want to increase muscle mass and strength in all areas of your...

10 COMMON WEIGHT LOSS MISTAKES

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10 COMMON WEIGHT LOSS MISTAKES 1. Making Excuses Many people devote themselves to failure before they begin their weight journey by making excuses and blaming their inability to lose weight on genetics, busy lifestyles or more. However, if you want to lose weight, you will get a way. 2. Avoiding Weightlifting Most people who are just losing weight believe that doing a lot of cardio is the key to success. Although cardio does not burn more calories per hour than weightlifters. Muscle cells require three times more calories than fat cells to maintain. So, if you're serious about burning fat, start weight lifting periodically. 3. Attempting To Lose Weight Too Fast Another common mistake people make when trying to lose weight is expecting quick results. While it is possible to drop weight rapidly,it's not the best way to go about it.So instead of focussing on quick results, aim to lose weight at a rate of 2lbs per week and you'll achieve your goal...