Yahoo.com was featuring an article by Lucy Danziger, SELF Magazine Editor-in-Chief. The article is "Top 10 Fast Beauty Fixes." She says "After years of working with genius beauty editors, I've learned that making simple tweaks to your routine can help you look gorgeous in almost no time at all."

SHE NEEDS TO READ THE BEAUTY BRAINS! And redefine her idea of "genius."

The very first "beauty fix" is this:
"Sleep your way gorgeous- A cotton pillow doesn't allow skin to glide over its surface, causing sleep lines and dents. Over time, the repeated pressing can lead to permanent creases. Instead, cover your pillow with a case made of silk or satin (synthetic is fine) and get gorgeous while you sleep!" (you brains debunked this idiotic idea.)

Also on the list:
"Make SPF the encore- Always apply sunscreen last—after serums and lotions—so it can form a protective barrier. Use a foundation brush to push the formula into the hairline, an often-overlooked spot where skin cancers are on the rise. While you're at it, rub some on ears, another susceptible spot that's often snubbed. Then wait three minutes, the length of your favorite Beyoncé song, before applying makeup" ( the bb say to apply sunscreen before makeup, for excellent reasons. I would just like to know why they suggest you use a foundation brush when applying sunscreen OVER your foundation. That would smear your makeup into oblivion.)

Some of the other dumb ideas:
- "heat a handful of your lotion with your hairdryer until warm." (Warm lotion, scorched hands, wasted electricity. genius. I guess they don't know you can buy lotion warmers.)

- "No time to brush between meals? Grab a crunchy fruit or veggie snack such as an apple, pear, celery stick or some baby carrots. Munching revs saliva, which shows up on the scene to flush away particles that could stain your smile." (I've always wondered what I should EAT to remove food particles from my mouth. You know what would also wash away food particles? Drinking. Who knew? Or- try gum! Chewing gum encourages saliva, cleans teeth, and freshens breath! It's sort of a new thing- but it should catch on soon. Well, unless you can't get enough of celery breath.)

- "Dark soda, red wine, coffee and deep-colored juices can stain teeth...limit dark ones to two a day and sip them through a straw to avoid contact with your chompers." (Um- didn't you just say "food particles" stain teeth? Should I eat my lunch through a straw, too? And if I'm drinking through a straw to avoid contact with my teeth- would it really matter how many times a day I drink dark liquids? Also- what products do you recommend to reduce the fine lines from forming around my mouth from sipping through straws all day? Oh. wait. It's probably my pillowcase...)

- "Healthy hair starts in the shower". (ah. I always thought my lifestyle had something to do with it. sweet. Party on! oh, and, note to self: buy healthy hair at Walmart. I ran out.)


Get more laughs from this article here http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/10754/top-10-fast-beauty-fixes/ Amazingly, people have rating that article 91% positive at the time I'm posting this.