Miss GlowGirl - "My blog on beauty....and everything else!"

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

T u r m e r i c ........ " The Secret Skincare Ingredient "

When I was a younger I was lucky enough to be a teen who never had any struggles with my skin. Besides a few freckles on my face, I never had to deal with visits to the dermatologist, use skincare medication for acne or wear tons of makeup to hide blemishes. As the years passed, however, and adulthood led to...children, long hours at work, never ending bills and consistent stress, my skin seemed to revert back to a problematic, pimply period that never had existed before. The worst part was that simple acne would linger for days, turn cystic and eventually leave a scar. I can still remember having a terrible acne breakout many years ago and having to attend a formal graduation party. A Pakistani woman who I have known for many years came up to me and very nonchalantly asked me what happened to my face because..."it used to be so pretty."

Really? I was so put off by her comment and wanted so badly to let her know that her awful outfit didn't make her look fat. It was her fat that made her look fat. Needless to say, I chose to bite my tongue because I knew my skin would eventually clear up but her cankles were there to stay. During those couple of weeks, I really couldn't stand looking at my face in a mirror and contemplated wearing a brown paper bag or burkha to hide my face but I needed a better, less bizarre looking option.

So here I was....a 30-something year old now having to deal with bouts of hormonal acne. And if that wasn't bad enough, my once cute freckles began multiplying because of sun exposure. Zits AND freckles...real sexy. My $6.99 drugstore Pond's was no longer helping and more likely adding to my clogged pores so I started looking for something better. And although large department stores like Neiman's carried many diverse lines, I inevitably would get stopped passing by the Creme De La Mer counter by a pushy salesperson wanting me to stop and look at the overpriced skincare line. To which my response would sarcastically be, "I know your $450 Ultra-Rich Creme contains a very secret Miracle Broth to help with the signs of aging so I may possibly be back in about 20 years when I start looking like an old hag. Right now I'm simply looking for zit creme....thanks anyways!"

I decided to get serious about taking care of my skin so I began researching medical-grade lines that could treat both acne and hyper pigmentation. Enter Obagi. Only sold to physicians, this advanced treatment line was formulated to target everything from Acne, Age Spots, Roseacea, Hyperpigmentation, Loss of Skin Elasticity, Sun Damage plus lots more.

Unfortunately, I had a few issues with Obagi. First of all, the price - $300. It may possibly be worth the price if it actually worked but I truly hadn't met anyone who felt as if it had. And the last problem was there are way too many steps. I could barely take my contacts out at night and now I had to do six extra steps morning and night?

1. Gel Cleanser
2. Toner
3. Clear (Skin Bleaching)
4. Exfoderm (To exfoliate)

5. Sunfader

6. Sunscreen SPF 35.

Phew!...Even typing that made me exhausted. I tried it for a few months and my acne went away. However, I had to stop because my skin became too dry and sensitive. FYI, Obagi didn't seem to help my hyper pigmentation. When my acne reappeared, one of my girlfriends mentioned she used Proactiv religiously and it truly helped her acne and skin significantly clear up so I decided to give it a try.

I went to the mall searching for a Proactive kiosk and found the product line to be reasonably priced. I was, however, smarter than all those goobers who ordered it by calling the 1-800 number because they unfortunately would be receiving incessant products every 30 days for the rest of their lives, unable to cancel their order until a death certificate was sent to the accounting department at GuthyIRenker. Kidding, of course! Yes Proactiv helped for awhile too but then my skin seemed to become resistant to the ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and glycol acid.

Turmeric!

So I searched the web and viewed lots of videos onYouTube to see which natural ingredients women used in their facial masks and what conditions they helped. I was really surprised that so many of these ladies used Turmeric Powder as the main ingredient to help with acne and dark spots. Also referred to as Curry Powder (or Haldi), this bright, orange-yellow spice is used very often when cooking both Pakistani & Indian cuisine. I never truly realized the wonderful benefits that Turmeric had on the skin!

I Love Chicken Curry!

________________________________________ The Powerful Benefits of Turmeric on Skin!

-Turmeric is known for its amazing ability to reduce acne due to its antiseptic & antibacterial properties which fight off pimples and breakouts.
- People with oily skin and scars/spot left from acne can expect to see
lightening benefits from using turmeric on a regular basis.
- An active constituent of Turmeric is "Curcumin" which has extremely
powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Turmeric will help normalize uneven skin tone/pigmentation.
- Many people say that they were able to stop wearing foundation after
using turmeric masks regularly on their face.
- It's important to know that Turmeric will stain your skin temporarily yellow
but it will fade once thoroughly cleansed.

" My Timeless Turmeric Mask "

~ I used the following ingredients
to make my Turmeric Mask:

1). Turmeric 2). Plain Yogurt 3). Lemons 4). Honey
5). Vitamin E capsules 6). Biotin 7). Besan Flour

~ I first steam my face for about
10 minutes to open the pores!

~ Add One teaspoon of Turmeric
to the yogurt!

~ Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt!

~ Add a few teaspoons of Honey!

~ Squeeze in Half a Lemon!

~ Cut tips of 2-3 Vitamin E
gel caps & add liquid!

~Blend together with a makeup brush
and apply liberally to face!

" Yes.....It's Yellow "

~ Let it dry completely for 20 Minutes &
gently remove with a warm, wet towel.
Repeat Every 2 to 3 weeks!
_____________________________________________________ "There are no ugly women. Just a lazy ones."
- Helena Rubenstein

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

The Simply Sweet Life of A Sugar Baby!

Little Girls Have Big Dreams Too!

As the sordid story of Donald Sterling and his "Sugar Baby" has unfolded over the past few months, both the public and media have been adamantly determined to take down the billionaire behind the L.A. Clippers. And just in case you think I'm referring to the chewy caramel candy, a Sugar Baby is just a modern day version of a Gold Digger.

For the moment, people have seemingly forgotten about celebrities like Paula Deen, Charlie Sheen and Alec Baldwin who were once also in the center of the blistering racial spotlight. It's undeniable that Sterling's comment was offensive and ridiculous considering his position as NBA team owner. He was, however, having this conversation in the privacy of

his own home. But let's be honest, if every person was fined or fired for saying something inappropriate about any race or culture, there would be miles of people lined up in the streets to be publicly criticized.

"You're not taping this,
are you?"

Sterling has since apologized stating his ugly comment was fueled by jealously. Although I understood why the NBA fined Sterling $2.5 million, I didn't get the logic behind the lifetime ban. I'm a minority and have dealt with my share of stereotypical remarks years, but I found his punishment harsh, unreasonable & hypocritical. After all, no one truly scolded Shaquille O'Neill in 2003 after he made comments to the press about his new teammate. While doing kung-fu moves, he said in a Chinese accent-

"But I love Kung
Pao Chicken!"

"Tell Yao Ming, 'Ching-chong-yang-wah-oh-so!" So Shaq's comment was funny and just "slightly" ignorant, right Commissioner Silver? Regardless, the purpose of this light-hearted blog isn't to focus on the racial scandals surrounding the NBA. It's to poke fun of old, foolish millionaires like Donald Sterling and the greedy women go after them. I was a bit surprised when I first saw a picture of Sterling's girlfriend. I couldn't tell if she was an attractive woman who had bad plastic surgery or an ugly man with good plastic

Really? THAT'S the
best you can buy?

surgery. And what did the mysterious letter "V" stand for in her first name. Vain? Vicious? Villainous? No it was just plain, boring Vanessa. While dating, Sterling showered her with a Ferrari, two Bentleys (as if one isn't enough), a Range Rover plus $1.6 million dollars to purchase a duplex in Beverly Hills and $250,000 cash for living expenses. But we can't forget about Rochelle, Sterling's wife of more than 50 years. Alone, haggard and emotionally drained, she continues to hold onto pieces of a broken bizarre marital agreement.

Bitch...give me my man
and money back!

But regardless of any public humiliation Sterling has put his wife through, Rochelle still stands behind her billionaire buffoon and is now going after Stiviano for all cash and property given to her. I was amused by the verbiage in the legal documents describing the actions of a gold digger ~ Stiviano is accused of "engaging in conduct designed to target, befriend, seduce, entice, cajole, borrow from, cheat and/or receive as gifts transfers of wealth from older men whom she targets for such purposes."

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He's My Personal 401K!

It's hard to be woman. We're expected to think like a man, act like a lady, look like a young girl AND work like a horse. So the idea of being rich and pampered is certainly more appealing than being penniless and struggling. The perks of dating a wealthy, older man can be very enticing - cash, expensive jewelry, designer shopping sprees, fancy cars, lavish parties with celebrities and trips on private jets to exotic islands. But

"I know Everything
AND I'm Rich!"

in the wise words of Dr. Phil, "Women want to be with a successful man who is not only a good Provider, but a Protector, Leader and Teacher as well." A Sugar Baby's needs are simple and straightforward: You pay for everything and I will give you friendship, fun and occasional sex. No leading or teaching skills required. They don't care if the man is showing signs of Alzheimers, morbidly obese or even still married as long as his income fits the highest tax bracket. And although there are a handful of ladies looking for Daddy Warbucks to pay their way thru college, most

"If you're broke,
don't bother!"

never go for a degree thinking that an investment in boobs, not books, will get them further in life.

As the saying goes, "being an ugly girl is like being a man. You're gonna have to work." So rather than logging onto

Match or eHarmony, sifting thru pathetic emails from broke men begging to take them to The Olive Garden, they post pretty pics on dating sites like "sugardaddie.com" and "findrichguys.com" - the latest internet craze making it easier now more than ever for beautiful women to search the world. And if you're pondering which U.S. cities have the largest selection of older gentlemen willing to pay up, pack your bags and head to Atlanta, Scottsdale or San Francisco. Lets take a closer look at a few of those "mature" millionaires...

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1. Rupert Murdoch

Net Worth: $13.7 Billion Dollars

52 Year Age Difference

He's 85 She's 43

Fascinating Fact -

Referred to as "The Man Who Owns The News," this Media Mogul and newspaper publisher is known to be eccentric, loud and wacky. Pictured here with his 3rd wife Wendi, who divorced in 2010, Murdoch's divorce from his first wife of 30 years, Patricia, made history in 1998 when she was awarded a record breaking settlement: $1.2 Billion dollars!

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2. Kirk Kerkorkian

Net Worth: $4.4 Billion

50 Year Age Difference
He's 95 She's 45

Bizarre Fact -

The Kardashians aren't the only famous wealthy family of Armenian decent living in the U.S. Kerkorkian, the Armenian "god-father" mogul behind casinos like the MGM Grande and Bellagio had not been seen in public since 2012! His ex-wife believed Kerkorkian was being purposely held hostage by his greedy lawyers. His personal advisors disagreed saying he was just spending quality time with his new girlfriend.

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3. Bernie Ecclestone
Net Worth: $4.2 Billion

48 Year Age Difference
He's 83 She's 35

Physical Fact -

In 2010, Ecclestone was mugged at gunpoint, badly beaten and robbed of over $200,000 worth of jewelry. One might assume that is the reason behind his grumpy glare? Who really knows or cares because he's filthy rich. Maybe he's annoyed because he's itty-bitty an no amount of money can help him grow taller. Barely 5'3, he still manages to end up with statuesque women like his first wife, Slavika (6'2) and now Flavia his second wife (5'10)
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4. Flavio Briatore

Net Worth: 150 Million

30 Year Age Difference: He's 64 She's 34

Creepy Fact -

This wiry haired, slimy looking Italian businessman has been linked with some of the most beautiful women in the world earning him the well-deserved title, "Beauty And The Creep." Flavio's exes include models Heidi Klum and Naomi

Campbell, Jewelry Heiress Fiona Swarovski and his current wife, WonderBra model,

Elisabetta Gregoraci ------------> Seriously?

The most confusing part is that these women have millions of their own which leaves us wondering WTF? were they thinking!

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Great Wealth - Terrible Health

The Woes that Go with an Ailing Millionaire

Up to 10 pills a day!

You're finally living your dream, having captured the eye and wallet of a wealthy old man. The glamorous life can suddenly turn into a nightmare if you have to incessantly deal with an older man's list of physical ailments. He takes an arsenal of prescription pills just to stay alive. Medication to help his high Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Depression, Osteoporosis, Insomnia, Anti-Alzheimers, Anti-Parkinsons and Gastrointestinal issues just to name a few. Occasionally after a big meal, you can't tell whether he's having a deadly heart attack or just simply bad indigestion. And unless he's doused in

"Pardon Me..."

expensive men's parfum, you are smelling something musty when he's near. That "Old Man Smell," similar to mothballs, is a distinct odor found among the elderly as discovered by

by researchers at The Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. A Sugar Baby can forget about finding a fit millionaire because, although they have access to Trainers, Nutritionists and Chefs to prepare healthy meals, these men apparently don't care about their own physique. Why bother when getting a beautiful bikini model is simply a steak dinner and a Louis Vuitton purse away?

"Darling, can you please
get the sand out of my
million dollar crack?"

So, unfortunately they sport speedos along with weathered, sagging skin, protruding, bloated bellies and are covered with grey, wiry hair literally creeping out of every orifice. And just like the "tooth fairy," or "Bigfoot," their butts do NOT exist at all. Famous Italian Designer Robert Cavalli's much younger girlfriend certainly had no issue lovingly hosing off his $500 million dollar private parts. Older men also have to deal with Enlarged Prostates, leading to urinary incontinence known as...drip, drip. Sounds super sexy, right?

Does the word "Shield"
makes it sound manlier?

So next time you see an old, rich man stepping out of his fancy Aston Martin accompanied by a busty model, know

he is likely to be wearing a diaper or "man pad" under that expensive Armani suit of his. So of course I saved the best for last. I'm referring of course to SEX with a wrinkly, old fart. I can't even possibly imagine how unpleasant that ordeal would be like. Old millionaires are either 1). overly obsessed with their libidos or 2). have completely lost all desire due to the prescription pills.

A lucky Sugar Baby manages to land a man with existing Erectile Dysfunction or poor blood flow to their penis. Fortunately for her, cuddling is the only physical option. Then there are those old men who want to prove that they still got it by popping Viagra and Cialis pills like candy and clumsily chasing women around with their semi-flacid wieners. Hugh Hefner's new wife, Crystal Harris is 60 years younger than the ailing Playboy founder. During a brief break-up, she had no shame in publicly embarrassing Hefner by claiming they only had sex once and "it lasted like 2 seconds."

She only gets close to him to
make sure he's still breathing

But of course she would tell the truth once the hundred dollar bills disappeared. After a surprise marriage proposal from Hefner, Crystal's "love" for Gramps seemingly reappeared. She now claims that married life is completely blissful and she enjoys cuddling and spending quality time with her new hubby...(And his $350 million dollar American Express Black card too.)

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A Personal Message to
Wealthy Old Men -

Your first wives loved and adored you when you had nothing. They too were once young women with brilliant

eyes, smooth, sexy bodies as well as beautiful hearts. Years later, you leave them to be with young ladies not much older than your own daughters. They simply give you attention because you give them money. Lots of it. But you are aware of that. Because, even though you behave like an imbecile, you're not a complete idiot. The sad reality is that you didn't leave your wife because she got old. It's because YOU got old, now requiring someone much younger and sexier by your side to make yourself feel better. Because the worn out, geriatric reflection staring back at you in the mirror every morning makes you feel utterly miserable.

And the brutal truth is that while you're enjoying sex with your new gold-digging girlfriend, she is daydreaming about these 3 things in order to get thru the dreadful ordeal...

1). Buying a new pair of $1,495 Louboutins