NR IMAGE : Tips for happy holidays

* Keep a record of emergency contact numbers. * Re-confirm all travel arrangement before departure. * Pack a complete first-aid kit. * Bring a versatile sarong as a party dress, beach wear and shawl. * Guidebooks and phrase books are essential. * Research your destination on online travelers' forums. * Know who to call if you need to cancel stolen credit and ATM cards. * Bring enough cash for each day's excursion instead of carrying everything. * When in doubt check with the hotel staff.

TOP 10 SKIN PRODUCTS

Before you can devise the best regime for yourself and give your skin some special care,you need to understand what the main skincare products are designed to do.

The key treatments
From the old soap and water cleansing routine,today's skincare has evolved into a modern range of products.

Facials washes
These liquids are designed to be lathered with water to dissolve grime,dirt and stale make-up from the skin's surface.

Cleansing bars
Ordinary soap is too drying for most skins.Now you can foam up with these special bars,which will cleanse your skin without stripping it of moisture.They're refreshing for oilier skin type and help keep pores clear and prevent pimples and blackheads.

Cream cleanser
A wonderful way to cleanse drier complexions,they generally have a light,fluid consistency that spreads more easily on the skin.They contain oil to dissolve surface dirt and makeup and can be quickly removed with cottan wool (cottan).

Toners and astringents
Refreshing and cooling your skin,they quickly evaporate after being applied with cottan wool.They can also remove excess oil from the surface layers of your skin.The word "astringents" means it has a higher alcohol content and is suitable only for oily skin.The word "tonic" and "toner" mean that they're useful for normal or combination skins as they are gentler.Those with dry and sensitive skins should avoid this products as they can be too drying.Generally,if the products stings your face,move on to a gentler foundation or weaken it by adding a few drops of distilled water(available from a pharmacist)

Moisturizers
The key function of a moisturizer is to form a barrier film on the skin's surface to prevent moisture loss.This makes the skin feel softer and smoother.Generally,the drier your skin the thicker the moisturizer you should choose.All types skin need a moisturizer and one of the most valuable ingredients to look for is a UV filter.This ensures your moisturizer will give your skin year-round protection from the burning rays of the sun.

Eye makeup remover
Ordinary cleanser aren't usually sufficient to remove stubborn eye makeup,which is why these special products are so useful.If you wear waterproof mascara you will probably need to check that the cleanser you use is designed to remove it.

SPECIAL TREATMENTS
In addition to a basic wardrobe of skincare products,you can add a few extras.

Face masks
These intensive treatments deep-cleanse your skin or boost its moisture levels.

Facial scrubs and exfoliators
These cream or gels contain hundreds of tiny abrasive particles.When massage into damp skin,the particles dislodge dead surface skin cells,revealing the younger,fresher cells underneath.

Eye creams
The delicate skin around your eyes is usually the first to show the signs of aging.These gels and creams contain ingredients to plump out fine line.They can also reduce puffiness and under-eye shadows.

Night creams
This intensive creams are designed to pamper your skin while you sleep.They can have a thicker consistency because you won't need to apply makeup over the top.

TIPS TO APPLYING FOUNDATION

* A cosmetic sponge helps you manage and apply foundation easily and gives a better and smoother result.Blend the cream foundation smoothly using the sponge in long,sweeping motions.
* Foundation needs to be blended properly,especiallly under the jaw line,into the hairline,on the ear lobes,corners of the nose and mouth and over and under the eyes,so that they don't let on the different thet the foundation makes to your skin.
* To retouch a particular spot,reapply the foundation there lightly and blend it with the rest of the face.Then powder lightly with translucent powder to let it set.

10 Things ...... I learnt in the hard way

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Work on puzzle

2. Do artistic activities

3. Do math

4. Write a story

5. Talk simply in the language everyone understands

6. Keep an opened mind through listening carefully to others

7. Remember that we have a lot to learn from others

8. Reading a variety of books

9. Asking when we don't know something so that we find ourself getting smarter

10.Set a goal whether small dreams or lofty expectations allow us to plan how to move through life

11. There are many sources of information out there so always learn

12. Learn a new language

13. Try to visit new countries

14. Learn from our mistakes

15. Recover from failure

16. Make our own luck by rising every time we fall

17. Push for what we believe in

18.Know that action speak louder than words

19. Become a more intelligent person today

20. Organize your day to a TO DO LIST.