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Five Ways to Relax on Election Night

BellaSugar — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:56:47 -0800

Polls, schmolls - my guess is that many of us will be biting our nails tomorrow right until the moment the election results are in. If campaign drama has you stressed, preemptively create an environment where you're able to relax while the numbers roll in. Switch on some NPR, home of the soothingly voiced announcers, and eliminate as much of the stress as possible. For five tips on pampering yourself while you wait for results, read more.

Get a candle with a relaxing scent like sage, bergamot, lemon, vanilla or lavender. I like Slatkin & Co.'s Clean Mist ($9.50), which balances bergamot with citrus and rose scents.
Use a warm aromatherapy neck pillow to treat the stressed neck-shoulder area. You might feel a little silly using it, but Earth Therapeutics Anti-Stress Microwaveable Neck Pillow ($12.70), which has lavender and chamomile, should calm you down.
I don't knit, but I do know how to make friendship bracelets, which at least is something to do with my hands besides eat and bite my nails. When I don't have any friends left to decorate, I'll slather on calming lotion like L'Occitane Lavender Hand Cream.
It may be kind of old school, but Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea always takes the edge off. (So does a stiff drink, but if the returns take a few hours, you might do better with the tea.)
When you decide to turn in, try a relaxing bath. Or use a bath product as a shower gel to get the same benefits without taking the time to soak. Aveeno Stress Relief Foaming Bath has chamomile and ylang ylang oil to soothe skin.

Quick Quiz: Can Stress Really Cause Blemishes?

BellaSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:00:46 -0800

I've often heard that blemishes can bloom from diet changes, hormonal fluctuation, and from changing skincare products. All of these factors may contribute in some way to the outbreak of spots, but one thing I know for sure is that when I am stressed, I always suffer a breakout.

I decided to do a little bit of research to find out why, if in fact it is stress that is such a traumatic trigger for my skin. Who better to turn to for advice than to the Aveda Research Team. After all, they've just spent tons of time developing a line of Ayurvedic products called Outer Peace, which are designed to achieve clear and balanced skin. Take this quick quiz to find out if stress is really a cause of blemishes, or if it's all in your head.

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Sunday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:30:08 -0800

Has pre-holiday stress left your peepers less than perky? Our friends at Sephora want to help you with that, so today they're giving away a prize from Perfekt Beauty designed to keep your eyes looking fresh and bright no matter how long your week might feel. Today's lucky winner will receive:

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

To enter, just take the quiz by 5 p.m. PST today and one winner will be selected at random. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just on taking the quiz after you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a PopSugar Community member to enter. So if you're not already one, register now. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored. Prizes can be shipped to US destinations only. Remember: You must be logged in to the PopSugar Community for your entry to count. For the complete rules, click here. Good luck!

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Saturday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:30:47 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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Friday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:24 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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Thursday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30:20 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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Wednesday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:38 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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Tuesday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:30:08 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel - A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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Monday Giveaway! Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel

BellaSugar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:30:51 -0800

Perfekt Beauty Eye Perfection Gel-A cooling gel that relieves puffiness and smooths the eye area to make it soft and perfect for concealer application.

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5 Tips For Minimizing Adult Acne

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:38 -0800

Dr. Amy Wechsler is not only a dermatologist, she's a psychiatrist as well. What a combo! In fact, some even call her a "beauty shrink," and the Manhattan-based skincare expert and author of The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin ($20), has a few things to share with us regarding adult acne. As we all know, breakouts that occur post-high-school can be rough on the psyche, and that's why I asked Dr. Wechsler her tips on helping us prevent and deal with pimples in our 20s, 30s, and beyond. To check out her advice, keep reading.