BH
Hey girls!
Okay, I know, I know. It’s been awhile. But I’m back!:) And that’s what counts. You know the joke, don’t you? Well, the weatherman pulled a mean one on us. Yup, it snowed two weeks ago. Can hardly believe we’re parading this Sunday. I came home and I was covered, literally, in snow. Anyways, the next day a Heavenly Voice comes out and laughs and says,”Montrealers, I have pulled an April Fools on you. Rejoice.” (That’s copyrighted – by the cutest brother ever.) I know, hilarious. Lesson: Snow’s great – in its time. Everything has a time, place and limit. Including pimple creams.
So the other day, my mother bought me a present: Pimple cream from Costco. The word Costco is emphasized. When you go and buy acne creams in Costco, you’re buying a set of four jumbo-sized products. I was ecstatic. Finally, I can prevent pimples – no strings attached. Great! Day #1 – the creams were definitely working overtime: My face was a beautiful red. The next day, same story. At least they worked. The third day… My skin was dry as Sinai Desert on a hot day. Fourth… I got a nice blotch of red on my chin. What was wrong with my face?! Then I thought: Hey, Tonni, why don’t you check the back? Ding dong. “Warnings: For external use only.” No, I wasn’t eating it. “Using other topical acne products at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase skin dryness/irritation.” Something’s making sense! “If this occurs, only one product should be used. Avoid contact with eyes…” I got my answer! No more full-scale facial attacks. And did I really need it? I’m not sure. Now, I’ll use a little acne moisturizer some nights or a toner on the others. But on the other nights, I steal my mother’s anti-aging creams. It works (well, the blotches disappeared and my face is feeling nice and moisturized) and it keeps pimples at bay. Pimple creams work, but everything in moderation (and according to need). I’ve learnt that lesson. Now if only the weatherman will learn it too…
It’s late. Better sign off. Yawn.
G’night!
Tonni
PS Enjoy your music!
B”H for Costco! We’ve got them here in the United States too. :) Yes, I discovered the hard way some years ago that covering one’s face with acne cream is not the way to go. And when your skin’s dry in the winter, DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, use baby lotion on your face! (Needless to say, facial moisturizers that exist for a reason.)
Oh, and don’t eat falafel or French fries either. Would you believe me if I told you I had that for dinner one night and woke up with three brand new spots on my face? That stuff works fast…
ik – it was snowing all day yesterday! our day camp is in 6 weeks! it had better be melted by then or else…
It snowed yesterday where I live too… and two days ago it was like 70 degrees fahrenheit!
WOW! Nice, I don;t know how you keep up to date with all this Tonni!
amazing