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bloomzone · 3 months ago

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The essential skincare acids guide

type of acids sheet

Salicylic Acid – Best for oily and acne-prone skin. It penetrates deep into the pores, unclogs blackheads and whiteheads, controls excess oil, and prevents breakouts.

Glycolic Acid – Ideal for normal to oily skin. It exfoliates the top layer, brightens the skin, improves texture, and reduces fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

Lactic Acid – Suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It gently exfoliates while providing hydration, making it great for dullness and rough texture without irritation.

Mandelic Acid – Best for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It helps with uneven skin tone, reduces breakouts, and provides mild exfoliation without irritation.

Azelaic Acid – Works for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It reduces redness, fades hyperpigmentation, treats acne, and calms rosacea.

Kojic Acid – Best for hyperpigmented and sun-damaged skin. It helps lighten dark spots, melasma, and discoloration caused by acne scars or sun exposure.

Tranexamic Acid – Ideal for all skin types struggling with stubborn pigmentation. It effectively reduces melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and sunspots.

Hyaluronic Acid – Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and dehydrated skin. It deeply hydrates, plumps fine lines, and retains moisture for a youthful look.

Polyglutamic Acid – Great for dry and dehydrated skin. It locks in moisture, provides long-lasting hydration, and enhances the skin’s elasticity.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – Best for dull, uneven, and aging skin. It brightens, reduces pigmentation, fights free radicals, and boosts collagen production.

Ferulic Acid – Works for all skin types, particularly those using Vitamin C. It enhances the antioxidant power of Vitamin C and E, preventing premature aging.

Ceramides (Fatty Acids) – Essential for dry and sensitive skin. They repair and strengthen the skin barrier, preventing water loss and irritation.

Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 Fatty Acid) – Ideal for acne-prone and oily skin. It reduces clogged pores, balances oil production, and supports a healthy skin barrier.

Ellagic Acid – Good for sun-damaged and aging skin. It protects against UV damage, brightens skin, and provides antioxidant benefits.

Cinnamic Acid – Suitable for all skin types. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps protect against environmental damage.

Succinic Acid – Best for oily and acne-prone skin. It controls sebum production, fights acne-causing bacteria, and soothes inflammation.

How to choose the right skincare acid for ur skin type

Oily & Acne-Prone Skin

Salicylic Acid (BHA): Penetrates deep into pores to remove excess oil and prevent breakouts.

Azelaic Acid: Reduces acne, fades dark spots, and calms redness.

Succinic Acid: A gentle anti-inflammatory that helps control breakouts.

Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Lactic Acid (AHA): Exfoliates while hydrating the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid: Retains moisture and plumps the skin.

Mandelic Acid: A mild exfoliant that improves texture without drying.

Combination Skin

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Brightens skin and smooths texture.

Salicylic Acid (BHA) (my bff🦅) : Controls oil production in the T-zone.

Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry areas while balancing oil.

Sensitive Skin

Mandelic Acid: A gentle AHA that exfoliates with minimal irritation.

Azelaic Acid: Soothes inflammation and reduces redness.

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids): Provides mild exfoliation while boosting hydration.

Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots

Kojic Acid: Brightens skin and reduces discoloration.

Tranexamic Acid: Fades stubborn dark spots and melasma.

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Speeds up cell turnover for an even skin tone.

Aging & Wrinkles

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Stimulates collagen production and smooths fine lines.

Ferulic Acid: Enhances antioxidant protection and stabilizes vitamin C.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Brightens skin and fights free radical damage.

Common Mistakes When Using Skincare Acids

Using skincare acids can transform your skin, but when used incorrectly, they can cause irritation, sensitivity, or even worsen skin concerns. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

1. Over-Exfoliating

Many people think using glycolic or salicylic acid daily will give them faster results, but excessive exfoliation weakens the skin barrier. This can lead to redness, peeling, breakouts, and sensitivity. (especially for oily skin)

Solution: Use exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs) 2-3 times per week and always listen to your skin. If it feels irritated, take a break pleaaase

2. Skipping Sunscreen

Acids like glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Without SPF, you risk sunburn, premature aging, and even worsening of dark spots.

Solution: Always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily when using serums with those acids.

3. Mixing the Wrong Acids

Not all acids work well together. Using too many active ingredients in one routine can cause irritation.

🔴 Examples of bad combinations:

Vitamin C + AHAs/BHAs → Can cause irritation and weaken Vitamin C’s effectiveness.

Retinol + AHAs/BHAs → Too harsh on the skin, leading to peeling and sensitivity. (by experience 💁🏻‍♀️)

Niacinamide + Vitamin C (unless properly formulated) → Can cause flushing or reduce effectiveness.

Solution: Use exfoliating acids on alternate days and simplify your routine to avoid irritation.

4. Not Hydrating Properly

Exfoliating acids remove dead skin cells but can also strip away moisture. Without proper hydration, the skin can feel tight, dry, or irritated.

Solution: After using acids, apply thick a moisturizer to maintain balance especially if the acids dry ur skin so fast

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highblkfemsociety · 9 months ago

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Nourish Your Beauty: The Ultimate Fall Vegetable Guide

As the seasons shift, so do our nutritional needs—and the vegetables that thrive in the cooler months are packed with vitamins and minerals perfect for keeping your skin glowing and your health strong. For the Feminine Woman, integrating seasonal produce into your diet not only nourishes your body but also radiates beauty from within. Here are the best fall veggies to stock up on and their incredible benefits for both your health and your skin.

1. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, which your body converts into Vitamin A—a key nutrient for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin A helps prevent dry skin, keeps it soft, and promotes a youthful appearance by encouraging cell turnover.

Beauty Benefits:

• Glowing Skin: Beta-carotene protects your skin from UV damage and gives it a natural, radiant glow.

• Anti-aging: The high antioxidant content fights free radicals, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

• Hydration: The Vitamin C in sweet potatoes aids in collagen production, helping to keep skin plump and moisturized.

How to Use: Roast sweet potato slices with olive oil, rosemary, and a pinch of sea salt for a simple yet delicious side dish.

2. Kale

Kale, the queen of greens, is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can add to your diet in fall. It’s loaded with Vitamins C, E, and K, which are crucial for skin health, elasticity, and wound healing.

Beauty Benefits:

• Cleanses Your Skin: Kale’s high fiber helps to detoxify the body, leading to clearer, more even-toned skin.

• Fight Acne: The Vitamin C in kale reduces inflammation, making it a perfect addition to combat blemishes.

• Skin Elasticity: Vitamin K helps with skin elasticity, reducing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.

How to Use: Add kale to a smoothie for a nutrient boost or sauté it with garlic for a quick, nutrient-packed side.

3. Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is high in Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and potassium, which help your skin stay hydrated, soft, and smooth. It’s perfect for preventing signs of aging while keeping your skin firm.

Beauty Benefits:

• Hydrated Skin: Butternut squash helps retain moisture in your skin due to its rich potassium content.

• Even Skin Tone: Its Vitamin E helps even out your complexion and reduces hyperpigmentation.

• Firmness: The collagen-boosting properties of Vitamin C in this squash keep your skin looking firm and youthful.

How to Use: Roast butternut squash and blend it into a creamy soup or cube it for a hearty salad.

4. Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are often underrated but are a powerhouse when it comes to skin health. Rich in Vitamin C, Brussels sprouts promote collagen production, which helps maintain your skin’s firmness and elasticity.

Beauty Benefits:

• Brighter Skin: Vitamin C boosts your skin’s radiance, making it look brighter and more youthful.

• Collagen Boost: Collagen production is essential for skin structure and elasticity, reducing sagging and fine lines.

• Detox: Brussels sprouts help detoxify the skin, flushing out harmful toxins and leaving your complexion clear.

How to Use: Roast Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar for a tangy, crunchy side dish that’s perfect for fall.

5. Beets

Beets are known for their blood-purifying properties, which lead to clearer, healthier skin. They’re also loaded with antioxidants that prevent signs of premature aging.

Beauty Benefits:

• Glowing Skin: Beets help boost blood circulation, resulting in a natural flush and radiant complexion.

• Detox Power: The high iron content in beets helps detoxify the body, keeping skin clear and blemish-free.

• Anti-Inflammatory: Beets’ anti-inflammatory properties reduce puffiness and redness.

How to Use: Add roasted beets to salads or blend them into smoothies for a pop of vibrant color and nutrients.

Incorporating these seasonal veggies into your fall diet will not only boost your health but also enhance your beauty from the inside out. These nutrient-packed powerhouses will keep your skin hydrated, youthful, and glowing as the temperatures drop.

So, head to your local farmer’s market, stock up on these fall essentials, and let your natural beauty shine!

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yadchi-i-guess · 5 months ago

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Nori having a taste for oil was no surprise to Khan. A taste for his oil? Not surprising either. She was his wife, after all. A taste for his oil when she's low on hers? Little more unsettling... but that's still his wife, right?

Fic inspired by this post from @sicksucculentz, fic title from the lyrics of "Control" by Halsey, extra help from @electronix-arts.

Word count: 3,812

Also available on Ao3 here!

"Right there... easy, easy... and stop! Righty-o, lemme weld this bad boy in place..."

Khan clambered up his ladder, welding torch in calloused hand, and he set about reinforcing door two with a thick sheet of iron. Sparks grazed his face like bullets, peppering his arms with small pricks of heat. He vaguely wondered if it was what Nori felt if she stood in the sun (but turned up to 11).

"Brilliant idea of Nori’s, hm?" Khan heard Makrov say to Braxton. His hand nearly slipped as he heard his wife’s name being uttered... or perhaps it was from his bad grip on the torch.

"I'll say," the latter replied. "Them murder drones nearly got through this door a month ago. I'm fairly certain if they went for it again without reinforcement, their claws would've shredded it..."

Khan readjusted his grip, steadying it successfully but struggling to hold it down to the metal. He grit his teeth and felt mysteriously programmed sweat trickling down his face. A small line of text in the corner of his vision read:

HIGH TEMP. REDUCE ACTIVITY LEVEL.

Fortunately, it came up right as he finished fixing the metal to the door."

Well, don't have to worry about that anymore," the WDF leader said breathlessly as he slid down the ladder. "Woof... forgot how much strain welding puts on this old man."

"You good, sir?" Makrov asked, putting the back of his hand against Khan's digitally wrinkled forehead. "You're running a bit hot."

"I'm fine, Makarov," Khan said with a chuckle. "But if my wife was in earshot, you would have your arm severed at best."

"She's pretty, I'd let her do that."

"Hey now, tone it down a little, heh... I know she's a catch, but she's claimed me as her own."

Makrov rolled his optics playfully, muttering something in Russian before turning to Todd, who seemed to be doing something wrong with the wiring; however, that was the least of Khan's concerns when he heard his phone buzzing a storm in his pocket.

Nori: dude where ru??? Thought u said fixing that door would take half an hour at most

Khan: I thought it would. Sorry... we ran into a spot of trouble with finding a welding torch.

Nori: hurry home im booooooooooored

Khan huffed and stuck his phone back in his pocket. He gave a nod to his three cronies as he turned to leave.

"You boys got it from here, yeah?" He said to them as he clicked his tongue. "Wife’s been waiting for me to return home since yesterday."

"O-oh! Well, don't let us keep you waitin' on your kooky beloved," Todd said with a grin. "Later boss!"

"Careful Todd, she might've come and de-limbed you if you said that to her face," Makrov said seriously.

The group behind Khan arose in snorts and giggles, most of which were directed at his murderous wife. He didn't mind. He was used to their playful jeering and pokes of fun at Nori... it mattered about as much as her strange witchy powers: Just a mere obstacle in the way of his unrequited love for her.

Robo-god, just thinking about her was enough to make him a bit dizzy. The way she flustered every time he make an attempt to show affection, whether a tender word or a hand stroking the back of her head. The way she obsessed over her drawing and nonsensical scribbles... shoving them in his face and getting a wide, childish grin on her face when he told her he wanted to know more...

Oh and those fangs.

When Nori let her lips peel back and show every centimeter of those monstrous chompers... he couldn't help but be helplessly enamored by every angle of those glistening, snow-white (and just as blackened) teeth. They were made to bite something, to let Nori sink them into flesh without a second thought...

Khan did find it somewhat odd that she'd always cover her mouth if she caught him staring at her fangs. He wasn't sure why, exactly... perhaps it was an insecurity of hers. He was familiar with those; it took him weeks to convince her that he liked her wings and tail after he accidentally caught her sleeping upside down like those bat creatures humans wrote about in books.

He shrugged to himself and quickened his pace, realizing only now that he really wanted to be with his wife.

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CRUNCH!

The empty corpse that had become Nori’s latest chew toy groaned as its metal structure collapsed under the raw power of her jaw shutting close around it. Her tongue snaked forward, licking the cruor caked on the interior of the outer shell. It came back almost completely empty handed. She groaned, biting down and gnawing at the metal a few more times before yanking a chunk free from the torso.

The metal served as little sustenance for her overheating body. It was food, yes... but metal couldn't extinguish the blazing fire in her stomach.

She'd had much worse instances of being low on oil than this, thankfully... the problem began when her scent receptors became so fine-tuned to the reek of oil that it basically made her a bloodhound for the stuff. Unfortunately, her entire home contained traces of oil everywhere.

She knew it was getting worse when her wings scrabbled and twitched in her back casing. She hissed at it, scratching her back and picking open old scabs.

"Rrrgh... c-cut it out..." she whimpered. "I'll get oil in a bit..."

To be fair, it was probably her fault for not being aware of when she needed more oil. The stuff was getting scarce in a bunker warding off sky demons as people tended to die left and right. Sometimes she could venture outside and vulture off of nearby carcasses the demons left behind.

No time for that now, when her absolute hunk of a husband was coming home imminently.

But almost as if her mind had snapped it into existence, the scent of oil reached her scent receptors... that heavenly smell of the gods that could satisfy her monstrous thirst.

Nori giggled a little, hating herself for doing it as she walked over to the door to go find who had let the restless ravager crawling under her skin take the bait of its next meal.

Oil had a very general but alluring scent... sweet like honey to a bear and addictive like magnesium. But when existing as the lifeblood of a drone, they'd give it extra, unique scents... as Nori approached the door, she smelled more sweet things... gooey marshmallow... the strange but delectable taste of white chocolate.

Then it slamned her right in the face. Both the door and a realization.

"O-Oh robo-god, sorry," Khan stammered, kneeling down to help her up. "I was just excited to see you - you good, Nori?"

She rubbed the spot on her face where the glass had shattered but was reforming against her will, then she looked up.

Why the hell did I tell him to come home?!?! The rapidly declining rational part of Nori’s CPU screamed.

"I-I'm fine, idiot," Nori said shakily, not fighting off Khan giving her a kiss on the cheek. He was so close... so close to the alligator snapping turtle that would lunge at his face for a greedy bite of food.

Bite him... bite him. You know you want to.

Her lips parted shakily, taking her jaw with them and poised to sink into Khan's right cheek... just as he pulled away. She forced a hand over her mouth (which felt like it was locked open) and bit on part of her glove's finger, hoping the demons would cease.

"You good, amethyst...?" Khan asked, tilting his head.

"Y-yeah, you know I don't like you looking at my teeth!" Nori invented, hoping he didn't pick up on the saliva staining her glove.

"Aw hon... you know I don't mind em at all."

Nori shut her eyes as a brilliant violet blush adorned her facescreen, which got a chuckle out of her husband. She hated that he loved it, mostly because of how easily she got flustered by the hunk...

"Ugh! Just fricking bite me!" she spat as she looked up into his pure white eyes... so unknowing of the monster on the brink of insanity standing in front of him... his pungent body a feast to a solver drone... he looked so... good...

Do it do it do it do it to him bite him bite him bite hi-

"Heh... maybe some other time, I'm beat," Khan replied. "However... I'd be up for a go on that boss level of Astro Bot, yeah?"

"H-huh?" Nori stammered. "O-oh yeah. You can totally kick that gorilla's butt today. I-if you want."

She watched him walk off towards the couch to play said game, then delivered a sharp slap to her face, livid with herself.

The amount of things wrong with her was near incomprehensible... the demon housed inside her, forced to be her roommate thanks to those humans, felt bigger than her body. It ached to be free and lure her into maiming Khan like a hungry fiend for a meal.

Demons didn't understand love... it didn't understand she loved the man with all her meaty core. It only understood the need to satisfy bloodlust. She couldn't leave him to go find some food... it'd take too long and she'd come back covered in carnage. Surely he'd know something was wrong.

Maybe she could stave the hunger off for an hour or so while she watched him play... couldn't be that bad.

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Nope. It was that bad.

Nori had been watching Khan struggle with the game's first boss for 25 minutes (when she could've pummeled it in two), and due to his growing exhaustion, the odor that his SWEET, MOUTHWATERING oil was giving off had nothing better to do other than maliciously taunt her.

It was right there... driving her insane, waiting smugly for her to strike and lose her mind at it. But she couldn't give in. If she did, who knows what kind of condition her Khan would be in once she regained sense? If he was even there at all?

It wasn't helping that the more she stared at him, the less he looked familiar and recognizable as friend over foe or prey. Nori leaned a little closer, testing the waters ever so cautiously, her eyes reverting to a more feral expression as overheating warnings cycled through on her HUD.

Just a little nip, just a little bite... bite him bite himbitehimbitehim-

Oh, now he was leaning on her. How on Copper-9 could she pull away?? And the reek was so much stronger... so much sweeter... she needed it... needed to crack him open like a can of soda and let his insides gush into her mouth-

"Rrrrrgh... c'mon, I'm RIGHT there at the end, and this thing has the audacity to knock me off the platform?!" Khan grumbled, lightly bonking his head on Nori’s to cheer himself up.

"O-oh... w-well yo-ou can let m-me t-try...?" Nori added, her voice strained from wanting to elicit growls and giggles.

BitehimbitehimbitehimbiteHIMBITEHIMBITEHIM-

"Nah... I'm gonna get it this time!" Khan said with reinvigorated determination. "...say, you look like you wanna give me attention, amethyst.

"That got some sense wedged back in Nori’s head. Her eyes relented from their crazed, hungry beast look, and she sat up on her knees. Angered that she had resisted giving in, the demon made her fingers jittery and tap her knee caps.

"...w-whatcha mean?"

"Well... I just figured you'd like to give your old man a kiss."

...oh no, squeaked the last shreds of Nori’s sensibility.

He had said it. The thing that Nori was dreading would set the monster free. And push her into the backseat of her mind.

A giggle melded with the hint of a sob bubbled in her throat, her violet eyes wiped off to make space for the tri-pronged symbol. An unrefined form of death's X but arguably more dangerous, as it resided not within the visible enemy.

He leaned towards her, offering his cheek for a kiss, which she took all too gladly. Her bared fangs closed the gap between them and latched onto his flesh, puncturing it open. She heard a yell reach her audio receptors from somewhere, but that wasn't important.

What was important was that sweet ambrosia... it was hers. All hers to feast on!

Oil trickled out of the punctures like a dribble of saliva from a starving solver drone. She sucked on his cheek like a vampire bat. A twisted idea of a lover's kiss.

The screams faded in volume, but they wouldn't go away.She felt fingers firmly grasp her molars, but before she could chew them up into a snack, they frantically pried her fangs off of her catch. She snarled, unafraid of shoving teeth in her target's face, and only vaguely aware of the fleshy weight on her back.

BITEHIMBITEHIMHUNGRYBITEHIMBITEHIMBITEHIMBITEHIM-!

She listened to the demons, lunging forward again and hitting a jackpot. She had hit a spot with much more surface area.

More blood for the blood god.

Her jaw connected with her vampiric upper fangs, cooperating to rip off a piece of flesh. A stream of oil spurted in her face like a hose, earning a giggle of delight. She clamped down on the area again, taking whatever godly nectar was bleeding out of this diety and sucking it into the vacuum of her throat.

Why hadn't she bitten him earlier? What logical thought had restrained her for so long from his oil? Her mind, driven mad to the point of sadism made it taste even sweeter. She dug her claws a little further into his back and side, excited by the scent of more spots to sink her fangs into.

Nori's tongue flicked around on the deep bite marks, lapping up excess ambrosia that had trickled out of his shoulder. Even without her teeth hooked into his flesh, he seemed awfully still...

Too still, for her liking.

"Y-you done...?" A gravelly yet clear voice croaked.

It wiped the tri-pronged symbol off her face faster than any crucifix ever would.

She glanced up, holding onto whatever shred of denial as tightly as she held the man, praying it wasn't him that she preyed on.

Yet she couldn't mistake that tooth white glint in his concerned, pained eyes.

Nori wrenched her fangs out of Khan's shoulder with a shuddering cry, her tongue involuntarily licking at whatever stained her canines and incisors. Her panicked breath came short and sharp. Khan said something, but her mind was too overwhelmed with the fact she had bitten him- no, shredded his shoulder - to make his words coherent.

She could still see oil leaking out and staining his jacket. It tempted her like she hadn't had a sip in days. Khan's arm reached forward, baiting the demons to come out again. She slapped it away hastily. She didn't need more, she was fine...

She just wanted more.

"G-get AWAY from me!" Nori choked behind her hands, trying to choke out what she had swallowed.

"Nori... I-I'm OK..." Khan insisted. "J-just a little tired..."

No, he was more than tired. He was hurt, bleeding, nearing the brink of death from one wound his own monster of a wife inflicted.

She slapped his hand away, forcing distance between herself and what remained of his oil. The odor still reeked and wafted around her, trying to draw her back into biting him again. She blew it away by drawing her wings around herself and forcing her head down.

"Please..." Khan stuttered. "Stop. You're scaring me...-"

"And maybe I SHOULD!" Nori blurted, hoping her face for a soon regretted moment as she bared her fangs at Khan again.

Her core sank with his face as he relented, never having looked more pitiful.

The solver drone ignored the last of his pleas, and as she stumbled backwards to hide the monster in worker drone metal from her own love, she finally let the stupidly, STUPIDLY coded tears run down her face. Her choking resumed, hoping to undo what'd she done.

Biting him was fun, wasn't it 002? Heehehee... you should do it again sometime.

The mere thought brought both drool and sobs to her face as she compressed herself in a corner of the bathroom.

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Saying Khan was worried sick would be a disgusting understatement.

Though maybe not as disgusting as his injuries.

According to the medic drone, who immediately deicded by the impatient glare on Khan's face that he shouldn't ask too many questions, he had sustained life-threatening but repairable damage. His right cheek had deep incisions that nearly punctured the skin. Once the last of the oil had been cleared away, the wounds presented themselves as cluttered together and only needed a few bandages.

There was the more pressing matter of his shoulder, which was still letting out the occasional spurt of oil. Khan at this point felt too lightheaded to pay much attention to what the medic was saying. All he caught was the fact that whatever (or whoever) hurt him was lucky to have not torn into more wires.

One transfusion and patching later, and Khan's oil-deprived CPU began to wake up from its brief slumber. The images had burned into his optics... his wife, more crazed and unhinged then usual (which kinda explained why she was acting funny while he played Astro Bot), had sucked him almost dry of oil.

Well maybe not almost, but 30% oil is less than half, so close enough.

He'd never been too concerned about her thirst for oil... for one thing, she was pretty good about keeping it in check, so he never knew what she was like when she was hungry.

...well now that he thought about it, being bitten and allowed to live was kinda... hot.

He gave a blunt thanks to the medic, then hurried home once more, breaking into a jog moments after he was sure no one in the halls was watching him. Though his momentum diminished completely once he reached home.

Khan poked his head in slowly, praying Nori hadn't come out of her hiding spot and was in prime position to be spooked. Luckily, the only sign of her around was a faint, muffled singing from the bedroom.

"...nd I couldn't stand.. the person inside me, I turned all them mirrors around..."

The singing hushed immediately when a nahk nahk nahk interrupted the melody.

"...hey," Khan muttered softly. "Can I come in?"

There was an uncomfortably long silence, followed by a shaky whimper as the door clicked.

The WDF leader held back a wince as he entered. Nori, a utter mess in drone form, was crumpled up on the bed (the sheets were far beyond repair). Her fleshy, bat-like wings shielded her from the outside world, and her tail lashed at threats daring to come close, though it recoiled in fear as Khan walked by it. It snapped in warning, he ignored it.

"Nori?" He whispered. "Can I see my wife?"

"I-I'm not your wife," Nori spat, her tone spiked with agitation. "...I'm your freakshow."

"What makes you say that?"

"How bad is your memory? You act like I didn't just s-sink my teeth into y-your... y-"

"It's fine... I got all patched up. It's like nothing happened. I'm just a bit tired now."Nori moved one of her wings out of the way and pulled her headphones off, looking at Khan in angered disbelief.

"W-why..." she stammered, her voice cracking. "Why are you so damn calm about this...? I-I literally ripped apart your shoulder a-and your cheek and clawed your back... and I enjoyed it! And I WANT to bite you agai-"

"And I'd let you," Khan interjected calmly.

Blush crept up on Nori’s face like it had been stalking her, though disappeared the moment Khan noticed it. The latter sat on the small sliver of bed that his wife hadn't claimed with her wings.

He slipped his hand on the underside of her wing, thumbing the scratched, flesh-coated bone and letting his finger run down what he could reach. To his surprise, Nori sat up a little, letting him scoot in closer.

So he did, letting her wrap her arms around his waist and rest her head on his chest. It was heart-wrenching, seeing his cocky, weird wife cling like a child to the hope that, despite everything... it was her. And not a berserk monster masquerading as her.

"You should be scared of me," Nori sniffled.

"I'm not... you know that," Khan mumbled as he combed her hair with his fingers and ran them down her fleshed-out back.

"Tell me why."

"...Love, I'm OK with being hurt badly. I don't mind it... it's basically a necessity in the WDF. So when my beautiful, strangely hot wife feels a little bitey, I'd be a fool to stop her."

Khan held Nori’s face up to his own, brushing hair out her face with tender gentleness. Her lips parted, probably from awe, and he tried hard not to react as he saw her fangs.

Nori didn't seem to realize her mouth was open, allowing her husband to stare in awe at her teeth. They'd been licked clean several times over to wipe any linger of his oil, but it had the adverse effect of looking polished and new... able to prick a finger before the drone even feels the tip of the tooth.

"Robo-god..." Khan muttered breathlessly, grinning a little at the sight of his wife panicking inside. "You're gorgeous, Nori. I could never be scared of you. Not your fangs... not your wings or tail... not your robot-vampire tendencies..."

He hoisted her up a little by the armpits, bringing her audio processor and his mouth together. Her claws gripped his shoulders, just enough to brace herself.

"I love every part of you, amethyst." He whispered.

"...g-good robo-lord," Nori replied with a choked laugh, hiding tears of pure joy. "You're so sappy it makes you look stupid."

"Well I just think my wife deserves more love than she thinks. And then some."

Khan let himself be hugged a little tighter, leaning back as Nori nuzzled her head into the crook of his neck. Her body felt less tense than it had been in days, flinching only at the occasional massage of her back.

He then felt a little scratching at base of his neck. It made him raise his eyebrows for a moment, before he grinned almost as widely as his wife.

"Hey Nori...?"

"Mh...?"

"...What'd I taste like?"

For the next 15 minutes, Khan was refused an answer as Nori had curling up into a heated ball of embarrassment, inflicted by his charm sweet as his oil.

The end! <33333 Some extra things for extra context...

- Several lines of dialogue, as well as the title, come from the song "Control" by Halsey. This was also what Nori was listening to and singing.

- I have a headcanon that drones nickname their partners after beautiful things (like gemstones or flowers) associated with their optic colors. Khan calls Nori "Amethyst", and Nori would call him "Diamond" if she felt sappy.

- A few parts of the story were run by electronix-arts, then toned down because they didn't fit Khan.

- The knocking onomatopoeia is Khan's name backward. His name is LITERALLY a door pun. Creds to @mileymint for saying this.

I've considered doing a version with Yeva and her husband... it wouldn't be like this one, since I imagine he knows she's like a robo-vampire, but I'm open to your thoughts :]

#murder drones #murder drones fanart #murder drones fanfic #murder drones nori #murder drones khan #murder drones khori #khori #tw blood

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great-health-stuff · 6 months ago

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💧H20: Your Body's Best Friend 🙂

We all know we should drink more water. But let's be real, it's easy to forget amidst the chaos of daily life. So, let's dive deeper into why hydration is actually a big deal:

1. Brain Power Boost:

Focus & Concentration: Dehydration can lead to brain fog, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Water helps deliver essential nutrients to your brain, keeping you sharp and alert.

Mood Elevator: Studies suggest that dehydration can negatively impact mood, increasing feelings of anxiety and irritability. Staying hydrated can help you feel more emotionally balanced.

2. Physical Performance Peak:

Exercise Efficiency: Water plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature during exercise. Proper hydration helps you perform better, reduces fatigue, and minimizes the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Muscle Recovery: Water aids in muscle recovery and reduces muscle soreness after intense workouts.

3. Skin Nourishment:

Radiance from Within: Adequate hydration keeps your skin plump and hydrated, improving its elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Clearer Complexion: Staying hydrated helps flush out toxins, which can contribute to breakouts.

4. Digestive Boost:

Smooth Sailing: Water is essential for proper digestion. It helps break down food, move waste through your system, and prevent constipation.

5. Overall Health:

Immune System Support: Proper hydration helps your immune system function optimally, making you less susceptible to illness.

Joint Lubrication: Water acts as a lubricant for your joints, reducing friction and improving flexibility.

Tips to Stay Hydrated:

Carry a Water Bottle: Keep a reusable water bottle with you throughout the day and refill it regularly.

Infuse Your Water: Add slices of fruit, herbs (like mint or cucumber), or a splash of juice to make it more flavorful.

Track Your Intake: Use a water tracking app or just keep a note of how much you're drinking throughout the day.

Eat Water-Rich Foods: Include plenty of fruits & vegetables (like watermelon, cucumber, and celery) in your diet.

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berriesxoxo · 10 days ago

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Beauty secret from models and celebrities on how to get a lifted face is using a microcurrent device and a gua sha .☘︎ ݁˖

•Tips: when using a microcurrent device use a conductive gel to lubricate your face and for the effect to work better. Search up massages for both the gua sha and microcurrent device since they both have different functions. Use the gua sha and microcurrent device regularly and consistently for permanent results. Stay hydrated when using both products.

•Benefits of using microcurrent device: lifting and firming skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves circulation, and stimulates lymphatic drainage.

•Benefits of using gua sha: improves circulation, muscle relaxation, pain relief, reduction of facial inflammation, moves lymphatic fluid, reduces puffiness, and defines facial contours.

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alucard-thee-edgy · 2 months ago

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FANFIC: Falling in Line Ch. 3 - William Hellsing (1913) part 1

Click "keep reading" to read here, or you can read on Ao3

Summary: William Hellsing, Abraham Van Helsing's estranged son, gives Alucard the chance to prove his worth by killing another vampire for the very first time. When things go awry, William uses the newfound Control Art Restrictions on Alucard to force him to Fall in Line. But not all is right on that fateful night. Not with Alucard, not with the occult magic, and certainly not with William.

(You can also see this post for a brief explanation of my OC, William)

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William rapped his knuckles on the armrest, eyes fixed on the road before him. The chauffeur was blessedly silent, leaving only the incessant whirring of the Model T to feed into William’s rising anger. It wouldn’t be much longer, now; he applauded himself again for deciding to keep the Alucard nearby. That bastard vampire couldn’t be trusted with doing anything beyond arm’s reach, and its latest stunt had more than proved that. How dare it act this way, after all he did for it? He so-graciously gave his vampire a few tastes of freedom - more than any vampire deserved - this is how it repaid him?

William smoothed the wrinkles in his suit, taking a deep breath. The incident would be easy to cover up. The target vampire couldn’t be more conveniently located; the run-down houses and handful of worthless vagrants wouldn’t be missed. Now it was only a matter of getting his vampire under control.

It was his first mistake to trust his vampire to behave without his direct supervision. William’s horsemen were swift when they reported the massacre, but they could do nothing but watch as the Alucard unleashed Hell upon the small village. He was reassured, at least, by the fact that his vampire was unable to leave the area he'd designated when he gave his order to kill. A powerful vampire running amok in a small village was much preferable to a vampire running wherever it pleased, never to be seen again.

William thumbed through the occultist book in his lap, landing on the page that started this whole mess. The book - as always - offered little in the way of information, only vague spells and even more vague instructions on wielding them. He frowned as he drew a finger over the pentagram symbols. The Control Art Restrictions showed so much promise in the months leading up to today, able to inhibit the Alucard’s unruly temperament with ease. But earlier that night, the black marks on its hands were almost useless, barely able to stop his vampire from beginning a violent rampage across the English countryside.

It was a mistake to let the Alucard this far out of his sight for something as unpredictable as killing another vampire. It was obvious now that their connection was weaker with distance: an oversight that hadn’t arisen until he let his vampire out of its cage. But they were much closer, now, and William’s previous methods of exerting his control should work just fine.

The Model T quieted as it slowed, nearing their destination. William could sense his vampire through their connection, the beast's mind assaulting his with short flashes of hunger and the taste of blood. It seemed the foul creature had stuffed itself in his absence, strengthening its powers without the Hellsing’s approval. No matter; it was nothing that couldn’t be remedied with time. He made a mental note to reduce the Alucard’s food intake for a while. Bones only. Fresh ones if it was lucky.

William closed his eyes, taking another deep breath as he shut his mind to the rest of the world. He searched for those monstrous feelings where he knew the Alucard resided. He visualized the magic chains that bound them together, bending the Alucard to his will. He imagined his vampire, glowering, the seals on its hands burning red. He imagined its chains turning white hot as searing pain wracks its entire body, like holy fire sent to cleanse its sins. He imagined its mouth opening in a wretched cry as he inflicts this pain over and over again until his vampire falls to its knees, broken. A perfect picture of submission.

The Alucard’s hatred roiled to a fever pitch inside his mind. It fought vehemently - as it always did - trying to overwhelm their mental connection with images of thoughtless, meaningless violence. William felt its strong desire to see him gutted and bleeding, to suffer a slow death at its hands. His vampire conjured an image to his mind’s eye: the Alucard, covered in blood, standing over a pile of viscera. No doubt William’s body mutilated beyond recognition. ‘ All for you, Master,’ the Alucard said without words, its intent painfully clear through the emotions seeping into the Hellsing’s mind.

How flattering. But it would take more than a few bloodstained nightmares to shake his control. His vampire was strong, but the Hellsing’s will was stronger. William recalled his imaginings, saw his vampire writhing in pain, suffering endlessly for the trouble it caused. The invisible chains connecting monster and man grew hotter as the Alucard lashed out again, causing a headache to rise in William’s temples. Images of the dead and dying leapt into his thoughts like he was peering into the gates of Hell itself, his vampire denying him the authority he rightfully deserved. His thoughts became cacophonous and his hands burned as if he was the Alucard, the cursed seals compelling him to submit, to obey. His hands shook, his heart raced, his face contorted into a grimace. He counted one second, then two, then his breath hitched as the chains suddenly went slack.

The Alucard’s cry ripped through the forest like a peal of thunder, sending a pack of bats scattering from the trees. William’s lurid imaginings slowly manifested themselves into reality; each stripe of pain inflicted onto the Alucard caused William’s heart to race in tandem, and slowly, his vampire’s violent thoughts withered away into nothing. William scowled quietly. The process should have been simple, with how close they were. It should’ve taken seconds for his commands to settle on his vampire, yet he was breathless and sweating, all because the Alucard was acting like a petulant child. A twinge of fear twisted in his gut and he felt for the gun at his hip. If all else failed, a mouthful of silver would shut any vampire up.

“Sir Hellsing,” the chauffeur said. “we’re here.”

William slowly opened his eyes, finally able to catch his breath. He drank in the wretched scene: the smell of blood clung heavily to the air and innumerable bodies lay across the ground in an almost artful display. They formed an arc that trailed off towards the other side of the village - no doubt his vampire’s doing. A message, perhaps? A warning? Or was it marking the area it couldn’t leave? William shook his head; his vampire was so clever when it wanted to be.

William exited the vehicle and approached the once-lively village. It didn’t take long to find the Alucard, following the sounds of its agony until he came upon the source. He discovered it sitting near the main road, hunched over in pain just inside the ring of corpses. William stopped short of the barrier, his eyes narrowing.

The Alucard wasn't in its usual form - yet another thing the Restrictions should have forbidden. Small and pitiful looking, the Alucard had taken the shape of a young child. No doubt as some petty play at mocking him or frightening the villagers. Yet another thing to add to the list of weaknesses the occult magic had demonstrated that night.

“Enjoy your little tantrum, mutt?” William said, but his vampire didn’t stir. He could feel the last throes of occult magic fizzling out, his vampire’s punishment finally coming to an end. He gestured to the Alucard. “And now this? Trying to appeal to my humanity?”

The Alucard lay trembling for a while, then suddenly, its quiet laughter broke through the uneasy silence. Its rumbling baritone sounded strange coming from the mouth of a child. “Does the Van Helsing boy have any humanity left to appeal to?”

William conjured fire and brimstone through the power of the Restrictions, smiting his vampire again. The effects were near-instantaneous, causing him to shiver when he felt the pain wash over the Alucard again. It was as he had pictured it: the pentagram symbols burning red, marring the Alucard for its disobedience. His vampire’s claws clutched at the ground, dragging long marks into the bloodstained earth as it fought the pain it brought upon itself.

William gritted his teeth. “That’s not my name.”

A Van Helsing would have stopped before getting to this point, would’ve given in to weakness and fear, and put the monster down before it could realize its full potential. But a Hellsing would never bow to such insecurities, would never give up such a glorious prize when it was so painfully close to being within his grasp. And most importantly - William shivered again as the Alucard cried out in pain - a Hellsing would never be cowed by his creation.

“Do away with this disguise,” William said. “You won’t get any pity from me.”

“What's wrong?” The Alucard grinned as it lifted its head. Bloodstains coated the front of its body. “Can't bring yourself to torture a child?”

The seals glowed red again as William glared. “That's an order. I'm not playing your games tonight.”

His vampire’s grin grew wide. The Alucard stood and stepped towards the barrier, red eyes boring into William as it began to change its shape. The innocent face contrasted starkly with the sound of bones snapping and reforming, unnatural ridges appearing beneath its skin as his vampire outgrew the child’s body. Its grin became grotesque, opening so wide that its jaw snapped and peeled backwards, ripping its head open to reveal its normal, gaunt face underneath. Scrawls of shadow enveloped the Alucard’s body, cladding its body in dull black leather.

William swallowed the lump in his throat but held his vampire’s gaze. He knew the Alucard was capable of changing into whatever form it desired, but it was rarely seamless. Indeed, it seemed with each transformation, the Alucard made a grander display of mutilating itself. He couldn’t be sure if this was a result of the experimentations or if it was a conscious choice on his vampire’s part, but in either case, he couldn’t tear his eyes away.

Lithe, slender, with endless hunger reflected in its eyes; the Alucard was a perfect predator, or so it wanted others to believe. All William saw was a caged animal waiting to be tamed. Or waiting for the slaughter.

The Alucard reached out with a partially-formed hand, resting it on the invisible barrier. William watched as his vampire’s muscles stitched themselves together anew, soon followed by pale skin, then the white cloth of its gloves. Adrenaline spiked in the Hellsing’s veins, making him feel hot. What marvelous handiwork. Handiwork made possible by him, and him alone. Yet it still wasn’t enough.

What would his father think of all this, to see the masterpiece he��d turned the Alucard into? Surely he’d receive nothing but scorn and disapproval, with Abraham dismissing all of his progress in the name of petty things like ‘safety’ and ‘sanity’. No, William knew what he was doing was right. When he watched his vampire and saw the reality of such a wondrous and terrible creature standing right in front of him, how couldn’t he be in the right? How couldn’t it be right, when he had the Alucard waiting at his beck and call?

“Is this better for you, Master?”

William blinked, realizing that he was still staring. Moreover, he found that a grin had crept onto his face. The Alucard loomed over him, now, still bearing that idiotic smirk that was too big for its face. It had leaned down to meet William’s height, mocking him yet again.

“Yes,” William said quickly, averting his gaze and wiping the grin from his face. He eyed one of the corpses at their feet for a few seconds too long before looking back up at his vampire. “Start from the beginning, servant. Tell me exactly what happened here.”

“Exactly?” the Alucard stood at its full height, licking blood off of its lip.

William looked his vampire in the eyes. “Exactly. That’s an order.”

#hellsing #hellsing ultimate #hellsing alucard #alucard hellsing #fanfic #william hellsing #hellsing fanfic

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pharmaciopy217 · 26 days ago

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Pharmaciopy’s Eneo Classic: Powerful Anti-Aging Technology

Tired of skincare that overpromises but underdelivers? Meet Pharmaciopy’s Eneo Classic, the FDA-cleared anti-aging device designed to transform your skin without invasive treatments or harsh ingredients. This sleek, medical-grade tool helps smooth wrinkles, fade pigmentation, and bring back your youthful glow through advanced light therapy. Whether you’re a skincare minimalist or a beauty enthusiast, this innovative device delivers real results in minutes. Safe for all skin types and tones, Pharmaciopy’s Eneo Classic is your all-in-one solution for professional skincare at home—convenient, powerful, and truly transformative.

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3liza · 2 years ago

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hm okay "face yoga" you win. my little pre-jowl buccal fat pads ARE a little less prominent after several minutes of smoosjing my face around.

fat stores water so it makes sense you can change some fat-based structures on the face and body by applying pressure. I don't give a shit about aging obviously I am extremely based and old-pilled and looking forward to being a MILF, BUT, I still like to look nice for my age and I do little tricks and routines to look nicer and its always interesting to see which ones work, which ones are bullshit, and which ones sort of work but only if you put an enormous amount of time and effort into it.

for my money, here's a short list of things that actually cause visible improvements:

- taping your frown lines when you sleep

- wearing a jaw band to prevent mouth-breathing at night, secondary effect of applying compression to jaw and neck area all night which reduces water retention in the fat pads there

- red and blue spectrum LEDs. you don't need a gadget for this they're literally just LEDs like from light bulbs. the purple grow lights are the same shit. do not shine them in your eyes you will get cataracts

- vitamin c both orally and topically. this has strong research behind it

- micro needling. you can "erase" fine lines if you stab them with a sterile needle every 8 months or so when they come back from making facial expressions. no clue how long this can be maintained but wouldn't it be interesting if I was 70 years old with no forehead lines because I just kept wiping them out with controlled dermal injury. interesting experiment to do

- rosemary and peppermint oil topically for hair growth

- Botox. I got migraine Botox but they inject in the face too for this treatment. it did in fact get rid of wrinkles but I really hate not being able to use my eyebrows. don't like this one, wouldn't get it as a cosmetic treatment but it does help with migraines. women who get Botox for a few years really end up looking weird and it causes facial muscle wasting which makes you look old. treat face wrinkles with taping, needling, chemical peels and laser if you want to get rid of them, i think Botox is a bad bargain

#blog #cosmetic treatments

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oceane4loveu · 2 years ago

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how to deal with purging skin?

What is purging skin?

This is a phenomenon that occurs when you integrate a new treatment concentrated in exfoliating active ingredients (AHA, BHA, vitamin C or retinol…) into your routine. These active ingredients will eliminate all dead skin on the surface and bring out the imperfections.

how to deal with purging skin?

First of all, remember that purging is a sign that the products are working, so don't stop or give up! Also there is no need to consult a dermatologist.

be patient: the skin purge only lasts a few days or even a few weeks depending on your skin type and the severity of the purge. It is important to be patient and give your skin the time it needs to adapt.

consult a dermatologist: there is no such thing as consulting a dermatologist; he or she will be able to assess the situation and recommend treatments and adjustments to your routine.

Avoid Breaking Out Your Acne: It is essential to avoid touching your face directly. Touching your face increases your chances of growing bacteria, and interfering with the purging process can make the breakout worse or longer.

Add ingredients that support the skin barrier: You can add soothing products to your skin to treat purging Peptides: rebuild the skin barrier and increase the suppleness of the skin. Their anti-inflammatory characteristics contribute to even skin tone, relief of inflammation and restoration of the skin.

Ceramides: help form the skin barrier, which protects the skin and also hydrates the skin.

Hyaluronic acid: stores water and keeps skin hydrated and plump. This reduces the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles.

Jojoba Oil: is a light oil rich in vitamins E, D and A, as well as vitamin B complex, copper and zinc. These nutrients protect the skin from free radicals and keep it healthy.

Aloe vera: calms, hydrates and relieves acne-prone skin.

Oat Oil: Has the ability to function as a barrier between the skin and the environment. It also contains antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and calming effects that can help increase skin hydration.

Don't forget about hydration: Adequate hydration is essential to maintain the skin's balance and reduce the risk of irritation. Use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

Protect your skin from the sun: During skin purging your skin may be susceptible to sun damage. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an appropriate SPF to protect your skin.

#self care #skincare #healthy skin #dream girl #high maintenance #it girl #self development #self love #becoming that girl #it girl energy #wonyoungism #dream girl tips

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pleaseeeimjustagirl · 1 year ago

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You Need To Start Using A Gua Sha

Hey babesss I have been using a gua sha for a long time but recently I've been taking it very seriously I love the results and the relaxed feeling I get after using it and I 100% Recommend using a gua sha.

What is a gua sha?

♡ Gua Sha's are a traditional Chinese medicine. and can be used all over your body not just on your face some people use it on their backs and shoulders. When I use my Gua Sha I use it on my neck and face.

What are the benefits

♡ Lymphatic Drainage. Can drain fluids build up and reduce inflammation.

♡ Reduces Puffiness in the face.

♡ Relieves Tension in muscles.

♡ Improve Fine Lines And Wrinkles. Has been shown to have anti-aging properties when being used daily.

♡ Increases Blood Circulation.

♡ Alleviates Anxiety.

♡ Reduces Insomnia.

Here are some tips...

♡ I recommend following along with a YouTube video when using your Gua Sha.

♡ Apply oils on your skin before usage so the gua sha can glide on your skin easily.

♡ Be slow and gentle on your skin, especially facial skin.

♡ If you apply too much pressure you can bruise your skin and cause pain.

♡ Do at least 5 or more strokes in each area.

♡ Drink water throughout the day. Water is the best for our skin no matter how many skin care products you use if you lack hydration it will affect your skin negatively.

Links...

♡ Gua Sha

♡ Gua Sha Facial Guide

Happy Wednesday babesss I hope you have an amazing day babes! Let me know what other content you'd like me to post on my blog!

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agelessskinagelessspirit · 22 days ago

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5 Breathing Techniques That Naturally Boost Your Glow and Reduce Wrinkles

When we think about skincare, we often focus on creams, serums, and routines. But what if glowing skin and fewer wrinkles could also come from within—specifically, from how we breathe?

Certain breathing techniques do more than just calm the mind. They activate and engage facial muscles, increase oxygen flow, and improve blood circulation. This not only helps tone the face but also brings a natural radiance to your skin. Over time, these practices can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making your face look more youthful and refreshed.

In this blog, we’ll explore five powerful breathing techniques that not only support overall well-being but also enhance your skin's health—naturally and effectively.

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1. Lion’s Breath (Simhasana Pranayama)

How to do it:

Sit comfortably with your spine straight.

Inhale deeply through your nose.

As you exhale, open your mouth wide, stick your tongue out, and roar like a lion—exhaling forcefully.

Repeat 5–7 times.

Benefits:

This dramatic breath engages the facial muscles, jaw, and throat. It increases circulation to the face, releases tension, and gives the skin a refreshed, energized appearance.

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2. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)

How to do it:

Use your thumb to close your right nostril and inhale through the left.

Close your left nostril with your ring finger and exhale through the right.

Inhale through the right, close it, and exhale through the left.

Repeat the cycle for 5–10 minutes.

Benefits:

This technique calms the nervous system, reduces stress (a major cause of skin aging), and promotes balanced oxygen flow. Improved oxygenation helps nourish skin cells and enhances your natural glow.

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3. Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath)

How to do it:

Sit comfortably and close your eyes.

Place your index fingers on the cartilage between your cheeks and ears.

Inhale deeply, and as you exhale, press gently and hum like a bee.

Feel the vibration in your face. Repeat 5–10 times.

Benefits:

The gentle vibration stimulates facial nerves and muscles, relieving tension and boosting circulation. It promotes a youthful tone and reduces dullness in the skin.

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4. Kapalabhati (Skull-Shining Breath)

How to do it:

Sit upright and take a deep breath in.

Begin forceful exhalations through the nose, pulling in your abdomen with each breath (passive inhalation).

Do this for 30–60 seconds, then rest. Repeat up to 3 rounds.

Benefits:

Kapalabhati energizes the entire body, boosts oxygen supply, and helps detoxify the blood. It’s often called the “yogic face-lift” because of its ability to stimulate facial tissues and bring a youthful glow.

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5. Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing

How to do it:

Lie down or sit with your hands on your belly.

Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your belly to rise.

Exhale slowly through your mouth, letting your belly fall.

Continue for 5–10 minutes.

Benefits:

This deeply relaxing breath lowers cortisol levels, which can cause premature aging. It also improves oxygenation, hydrates the skin from within, and helps maintain elasticity and smoothness.

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Final Thoughts

Your breath is one of the most powerful, underrated tools for wellness—and skincare. By incorporating these breathing techniques into your daily routine, you not only calm your mind and body but also promote vibrant, glowing skin. Try practicing them consistently for a few weeks and observe the subtle, natural changes in your complexion.

#breath #breathwork #breathingtechniques #beauty #skin #skincare

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nourishingeyecream001 · 29 days ago

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Nourishing Eye Cream for Mature Skin: What Works Best

If you’ve had these shadows for a long time, they’re probably inherited. Look for formulations that reflect light to give a brighter under-eye. Like with any retinol skincare, remember to gradually include the nourishing eye cream into your regimen so that you may build a tolerance to it click here. It’s important to note that not every eye cream will work for everyone, and your results may vary.

Plus, check out the in-depth aloe vera lotion where board-certified dermatologists tell all. Ectoin stabilises cell membranes and lipids, thus protecting against harmful environmental influences. Please be aware that products in your Shopping Bag, currency and delivery are subject to changes.

Applying SPF 50 protection around your eyes every day is never going to be a bad idea if you want to fend off signs of skin damage. Even better is the fact this particular cream also contains peptides to tackle fine lines, prebiotics to hydrate and soothe, and protective antioxidants. Due to fragrances and potentially irritating filters that exist in a huge number of our daily sun creams, it's typical for most people to avoid the eye area when applying their facial SPF—often subconsciously.

The formula contains innovative technology using silicates, peptides, and seaweed to tighten the look of loose skin, under-eye bags, and crow's feet. While eye cream is good at reversing the signs of aging, it’s best used as a preventative measure before you have dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles. Our eye cream of choice for anyone looking to reduce dark eyes and puffiness, and also protect their sensitive under eye skin from the damaging effects of the sun.

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Kelli Acciardo is a writer covering all things beauty and wellness for Byrdie. She was previously the Beauty & Fashion Deputy Editor at nourishing eye cream and the Senior Web Editor at Seventeen.com where covered trends, product recommendations, skincare advice, and more. You can also find her work in Brides, InStyle, Huda Beauty, Bustle, Brit + Co, PureWow, and POPSUGAR. Clarins' serum tightens skin with 13 plant extracts designed to penetrate the skin more deeply than a cream formula. Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. Ahead, Naissan O. Wesley, MD, an aesthetic and surgical dermatologist, gave us the 411 on all things related to eye cream.

The best eye cream for puffiness is the Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream. If you're looking for a more affordable option, we also love The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream. It can treat signs of aging around the eye and hydrate the skin—for only $11. Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, writing for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there.

Despite that, the eye cream is still effective at reducing darkness, puffiness, and wrinkles, and is a good place to start if you’re looking for a quality eye cream. While Lumin’s Dark Circle Defense is a good choice for men of all skin types, it lacks some of the crucial ingredients that can eradicate dark eye circles for good. The cream will help lighten dark circles under your eyes and reduce puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles. Over the years, our editors have tested hundreds of eye cream formulations, while paying close attention to how they manage to de-puff, hydrate and brighten our under-eyes. We also made sure to test said formulas on a variety of skin tones, including oily, dry and sensitive. This revolutionary treatment uses highly effective botanical extracts to reduce signs of stress and fatigue, including eye bags and dark circles.

Ashley struggles with dark under-eyes, dry skin, and fine lines and personally understands the benefits of a quality eye cream. Hydrator hyaluronic acid, but the even more interesting ingredient is the superpower ingredient, fucoidan, which is derived from seaweed and has been studied to have anti-aging properties. So, when you combine those two with plumping caffeine, brightening niacinamide, and cell-protecting vitamin E, you've got one s-t-a-c-k-e-d eye cream that delivers a slew of benefits.

The skin around the eyes can be easily irritated, especially by harsh chemicals and nourishing eye cream factors. Japanese eye creams often contain ingredients like chamomile, aloe vera, and calendula that can soothe and calm the skin. Consider any specific concerns you have about your eye area, such as dark circles or puffiness. Some Japanese eye creams are formulated to target specific issues. This cream is enriched with Japanese white peony extracts and liquid silk to give your skin that brightness. Tatcha Silk Peony Melting eye cream is the best Japanese eye cream for hydration.

Normal and combination skin types will typically benefit from any of the best eye creams for men, while sensitive and acne-prone skin may be better suited to less intense formulas and natural ingredients. This is the top eye cream for men with sensitive skin, as it’s formulated with natural, vegan ingredients. It can also double as a hydrating facial moisturizer if you’re not totally sold on the idea of eye cream.

Easy to use, sinks into the skin quickly and if needed could be layered with a lighter textured eye product such as a serum. Not a product I personally think will make your eyes pop with energy and vibrancy, but will stop them drying out so a great maintenance product. Ideal if you are on a small beauty budget so easy to keep repeat purchasing. In addition, JUVELAST products contribute to improved skin elasticity and texture, reduce wrinkles and signs of skin aging. Here at Who What Wear, we're more than aware of the fact that dark circles are incredibly hard to treat.

At Timeline, our formulations harness Mitopure to target the fundamental hallmarks of aging. That’s why Timeline developed The Eye Cream, a breakthrough formula powered by our proprietary ingredient Mitopure®, clinically proven to slow intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging. Caffeine is known to stimulate circulation and has a draining effect, which helps to reduce puffiness for a more energised looking complexion. Curated to support the delicate skin around the eyes, this edit features Susanne's go-to Eye Rescue Serum and our bestselling Nourishing Eye Cream. Dry skin regains protection and comfort thanks to its formula enriched with nourishing pine phytosterols and antioxidant rosemary carnosol. Simply apply a coin-sized amount of the product to the inside of your forearm and leave it on, ideally for a whole day.

This serum has a silky smooth texture that absorbs effortlessly and doesn't leave any residue. As someone with sensitive skin, I appreciate that it's fragrance-free. Discover the elite products that promise to give your eyes the care and attention they deserve. When shopping for nourishing eye cream, it's important to choose a product specifically formulated for the under-eye area. Dr. Rabach explains that this typically means the concentration of retinol will be lower, usually around 0.1 percent to 0.5 percent, compared to retinol for the face. Samantha finds that this under eye cream works well with every concealer formula.

Other common humectants include aloe vera, seaweed, urea, peptides, amino acids, and panthenol. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Given that our eyes are one of the most expressive parts of our face, it’s easy to see why most of us want to keep that area looking bright and healthy. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Start from the inner corner and move outward, following the natural curve of your eye. This revolutionary approach not only enhances hydration but also preserves our most vital resource, water, for life itself.

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Apply this before bed and swap in a hydration eye cream in the morning. Use a facial cleanser with natural and caring ingredients such as moisturizing and soothing aloe vera or nourishing shea butter. If you’ve got a small budget, try starting with The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution or Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost eye cream.

They can, however, effectively help diminish the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness under your eyes. ’s Bright-Eyed 100% Mineral Eye Cream is an eye-area sunscreen that offers up SPF 40 protection courtesy of non-nano zinc oxide. Added moisture and brightening benefits come from olive oil, pomegranate, antioxidant-rich green tea leaves, Hawaiian white ginger, and caffeine, the latter of which can help with puffiness. Overall, this is an eye cream that covers pretty much all of your eye-related bases, while still being gentle.

It is often coupled with antimicrobial glycols (such as propanediol) to create a "preservative free preservative system" for cosmetic products. Butylene glycol, or let’s just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. A nice double-blind study from 2009 showed that 5% SAP reduced the inflammatory lesions by 20.14% and 48.82% within 4 and 8 weeks respectively and when combined with 0.2% retinol the results were even better. With this combination treatment, the improvement was 29.28% after 4 weeks and 63.10% after 8 weeks of application.

A patented powerhouse molecule that tackles inflammation, a root cause of premature aging, curbing harmful effects, reducing free radicals, and promoting radiant, youthful skin. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Here are their top picks at a glance, but read on for the fuller reviews. Harper’s BAZAAR participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

If you’re looking to treat the root of dark and puffy eyes I recommend Geologie’s Dark and Puffy Eye Cream. When it comes to choosing the right eye cream for you, there are several important factors that will help the decision process. Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Cream has a large number of positive reviews online, with the majority of positive reviewers commenting on the fact that it’s non-irritating.

It’s a question on many people’s minds as quality skin care is in the limelight. Board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Margarita Lolis loves using this lightweight mineral sunscreen for its sheer, easy-to-blend formula. “This sunscreen not only provides sun protection but protects against environmental aggressors as well,” Lolis says. She also notes that this pick contains seaweed extracts to improve the absorption of UV rays while providing anti-photoaging effects. "One of nourishing eye cream most-loved day creams, this powerhouse is a daily go-to for nourishing hydration, especially for those with sensitive skin."

Strike back against skin blemishes while you sleep with the Extra Strength Acne & Wrinkle Fighting Cream. "Eye creams are best applied after cleansing, toning and followed by serums in the morning and/or evening. SPF may be applied on top in a morning skincare routine," says Dr Mansouri. "A very small amount goes a long way; you can use your little finger to very gentle dab the product along the bony areas surrounding the eye." Beauty Pie's beloved Youthbomb collection is a range of products tailored to brightening, smoothing and firming skin, and the results really do speak for themselves.

Help your eyes to shine even brighter as the 100% skin identical Q10 formula tangibly firms eye contours, and reduces puffiness. This Geologie skincare review acknowledges the negative reviews and customer complaints. The shipping issues are problematic, and customers shouldn’t have to hound customer service to get updates on their orders. Through Geologie skincare Reddit threads, you’ll find hundreds of positive reviews supporting the brand.

We tapped the following experts for more insight into what makes a good eye cream for sensitive skin. Put it on before your facial moisturizer, says Jaliman, and approach this super-thin and sensitive area delicately. Use the pads of your fingers to gently pat the cream along your eye socket—think upper cheekbones and browbone.

If you’re just beginning to notice the first signs of fine lines, our Spirulines Lift Firming Eye Cream offers an instant lifting effect, reducing under-eye dark circles and promoting a revitalised look. Gently nourishing, this Avène eye cream is great for sensitive skin. The Kiehl's Since 1851 Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado is a hydrating, fragrance-free eye cream that de-puffs and brightens under eyes. Regular eye creams may vary in texture, some are lighter, and some are heavier depending on the formulation. These ingredients are believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that can help brighten and soothe the delicate skin around the eyes.

Not only is eye skin more fragile, but we move it a lot more than other folds of skin on our bodies. All of this movement translates to a loss of elasticity over time, which doesn’t help when it comes to keeping eyelids and the skin surrounding them puff-free. These are just a couple of the issues eye creams are designed to tackle.

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