Dried Pictures  Did you have one of those vacations this year that you would cherish all the more with a picture, using some of the dried materials gathered on such a trip? First, one must choose a suitable frame. A nice size is 12 x 14, although any size to your liking is permissible. If you are not the handy man around the house, have a box made the same size as your frame, using the frame for the cover. The box should be about the size of the glass on your frame and about two inches deep. The first step is to paint the inside of this box a suitable color, usually a sky blue. This background can then be used as the sky or blue water. However, one's imagination can guide one as to the color. A green is beautiful and cool.  The still life could describe a memoir of a trip to Minnesota. Various shells were gathered along the lake shores. Mosses of various types. There was dock, the heads of wheat, some corkwood oak, a small pine cone, some acorns, stance and a few of the small milkweed pods. With some plaster of paris a shore line was made on the right hand side of the box. The mosses were lined up around the edge, with the various shells dotting the bottom of the box. Of course the hepa filter would remove any "virtual pollen" in the room.  A small canoe was made out of birch bark and moored to the plaster of paris shore line. To the left a grouping of the above dried materials was moncler vests made, with the acorn and corkwood oak twip bringing the arrangement down to a focal point with a small plaster of paris squirrel tying in with the picture. After your picture is completed, fit it up to your frame and, taking some masking tape, fasten it in place: The picture is now ready to either hang in place or, placing a standard behind it, it may be placed on the mantel or other suitable place. The above still life won a blue ribbon in a flower show which had as one of its entries "Still Life Pictures. "  

It is a fascinating hobby and preserves your materials from dust, pictures a story and will always draw comment.  Another still life that was of interest were various pines grouped to one side in front of a green background which would give you an idea of a dense forest background. To one side were small shrubs and in the far background a small deer peering through the trees.  A still life is intriguing both to the artist and to the onlooker. It is worth your while to try one!Dry Skin Requires Particular Care and Attention  As with oily skin, dry skin poses its own set of requirements and problems so needs special care and attention. Dry skin needs to be regularly moisturized and protected to avoid common problematic conditions that this skin type is susceptible to. Most skin creams of good quality that offer sufficient moisture and protection are unfortunately, rather expensive. Many people do not realise that nature offers help and remedies that do not come with an extortionate price tag and are readily available.  Consume plenty of water! This keeps your body hydrated and can allay dry skin conditions considerably. You can drink up to 1. 5 litres of water per day but any more can be detrimental as important nutrients will be flushed out A glass of milk, warmed and with a teaspoon of almond oil before bedtime can really help moisturize dry skin Moisturizer lotions for adults often contain lots of chemicals that can actually make your skin drier! Baby lotion is best as it is more gentle on your skin Rubbing honey all over your body five to ten minutes before you bathe is wonderful for your skin as it is one of the best natural moisturizers. Best not to sit on the sofa though! Think of Cleopatra and other ancient queens who bathed in milk. It is true that soaking in a bath cheap michaels kors online of milk and warm water can do wonders for your skin After you shower you can rub sesame oil all over your body instead of expensive creams Avocado oil and coconut oil are also great for dry skin Avocados can be made into a paste and can be used on the face and body to nourish your skin A successful way to say goodbye to dry skin is to blend some oatmeal, baking soda and vanilla extract into a paste and mix it into the bath along with warm water. Soak in the mixture as long as you can and your skin will be beautifully moisturized. 

You may feel like your bathing in a bowl of cereal but the results will be worth it! Rubbing oatmeal on your hands before washing them can keep your mitts smooth and soft Petroleum jelly is an old classic remedy for dry lips, hands and feet Glycerine oil is also a great remedy for dry skin conditions Air conditioning is not good for your skin but if you cannot avoid sitting in it all day, say at work, you can have a humidifier in the room too or if this is not available then a half filled bucket of water next to you does the trick in humidifying the air Shower and bathe in warm water rather than hot. Hot water although comforting in the winter, actually dries your skin out Use natural soaps instead of other soaps which often contain harsh chemicals Wear rubber gloves when you are doing the washing up as the detergents you use are harmful to the skin on your hands and in time your hands will feel rough and start to crack. You can always change your washing-up liquid to one that is kinder to your hands Wear gloves in cold weather as the cold can dry out your skin Consume plenty of oily fish like salmon which is rich in essential fatty acids and also helps to alleviate dry skin The inside of a banana skin can be rubbed on dry and cracked heels to remove dry skin Mashed ripe bananas are fantastic as a face pack Eat lots of fruit Stop smoking as it is the worst thing you can do to your skin and general health Maintain a regular exercise routine. When you sweat it unblocks your pores, allowing the natural oils in your skin to surface and helps hydrate your skin Get plenty of sleep. Ideally eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night should be achieved  Lack of sleep, water, fruit, exercise and maintaining general good health will very quickly have a negative impact on your skin but with a little effort and not too much expense you can have beautifully hydrated and moisturized skin.Dry Skin Treatment  Dry skin ailments such as psoriasis and dermatitis require proper medication to avoid complications. It is always a wise option to consult a physician before using any medication for the ailment since most of these ailments have no permanent cure and are genetically inherited.  

Although medications can reduce itching, provide small-term cure, and provide some relief, these might not provide a long-term solution.  Dry skin that is not inherited but rather formed due to other causes such as the weather or an improper diet can be treated to some extent using lotions.  People with overly dry skin must avoid having oily, fried dry food. These people can add some butter or olive oil in the foods being consumed to provide the necessary amount of oil to the body. Lots of juice is to be consumed to retain enough liquid in the body always. Good diet, lots of water, and enough sleep can work wonders on people with dry skin.  One product that gently nourishes and moisturizes is aloe vera. It can be applied as a gel directly to remove dead cells or on other affected areas. Two medications, calendula and comfrey, can be used for excessive dry skin since they soften the skin. These cheap moncler jackets are mostly used during a facial sauna to produce a soothing effect. Facial saunas using herbs such as peppermint, chamomile, and lavender also produces skin-softening effect.  Lavender oil and oat meal extract provides a lot of relief to dehydrated bodies. Tea tree oil can be added to bath water as it provides a lot of moisturizing. After the bath, it is important to moisturize the body with aloe vera cream since it helps to recover natural oils and retain suppleness in the skin.  A weekly facial sauna using the herbs chamomile, lavender, geranium, patchouli, ylang-ylang, rose, hyssop, sandalwood and peppermint is good for dry skin.  For excessive dry skin, oil based lotions or cream can be applied soon after bath. The two most popular oil based creams are Vaseline and LacHydrin. Oil based Vaseline cream can be applied on wet skin to enable them to trap the moisture and thus not allowing the skin to dry. The cream LacHydrin is to be applied on dry skin soon after bath to hold in the moisture in the skin.