Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Be Calm and Cream On

Smell that? 

There's a distinct scent to the air when the greenery begins to poke cautious shoots out from the melting snow. The aroma is pleasing, and yet there is an undercurrent of anxiety. 

For spring, as we know, means Pesach. 

Hear that? 

That is the sound of a clueless husband getting yelled at for dropping crumbs all over a freshly disinfected dining room. 

We definitely do overthink and oversweat Pesach. While it certainly does involve a lot of work, most enjoyable things in life do. 
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While I'm frantic (in general), I'm not too tense over Pesach. Thanks to my face creams, I don't look tense, either. So, for all the wrinkles sprouting around eyes and mouths this season, here's a product for the counterattack: Oz Naturals Super Youth 2.5% Retinol Moisturizer
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For those new to anti-aging products, I would suggest applying moisturizer first, then Super Youth on top to mitigate the stinging. A dermatologist recommended once Cetaphil Daily Advance Lotion, and I use it every night along with the rest of my skincare routine. 

If there had been any blemishes lurking beneath the surface, the retinol will yank them out into the sunshine, so initially there may be some breakout activity; it doesn't necessarily mean the product isn't for you. Rather quickly, though, the blemishes should go away, and the retinol will keep them at bay (Differin, prescription-strength retinol, is marketed to teenagers with acne).

I love yontif, but it does involve work, no doubt about it. Slather on some retinol along with the rest of Pre-Pesach Prep, and keep on smiling.   

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are insanely cool!!!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/volvorii-timeless

Princess Lea said...

Sigh. In theory, yes, but practically . . . there is no craftsmanship, no artistry, no Italian leather. NO ITALIAN LEATHER, shiver.

Anonymous said...

Haha. But this is the future. This will let leather and stuff be phased out..

Princess Lea said...

You brought this on yourself: Fashion is art. Technology is science. The two cannot, will not, ever meet.

Anonymous said...

Technology is art too! And when you combine the two they can be awesome. Like the Withings smartwatch. Its a beautiful thing.

I'm also thinking of like future kryptonite clothing. Stain and sweat proof, maybe changes colors as you'd like. Plain ole awesome.

Princess Lea said...

Fashion is not about being stain or sweat proof. It is ART! Dammit!