What are the Cautionary Measures when Using Essential Oils?

Never apply undiluted essential oils on the skin unless under the supervision of a qualified aromatherapist.

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Categories of Costs in Wedding Planning

b) The Reception

On average, the reception costs should be 46% of the total wedding budget.

Costs for the wedding reception include:

1. The location rental fee

2. The caterer’s fee

3. The cost of the food and drinks

4. The cost of the wedding cake

5. The cost of the centerpieces and wedding favors

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Golden Section Photography Rule

Golden Section Photography Rule 

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How Can One Prevent Acne Vulgaris?

To maintain a clear complexion, you have to continuously prevent the development of new blemishes by: 

1. Practicing Good Skin Care Techniques

Develop your own regimen and stick to it. At a minimum, cleanse and moisturize the affected areas twice a day with non-comedogenic products.

2. Avoiding Excessive Washing

If your skin is greasy at midday, swipe it with a gentle toner rather than wash it with a harsh soap.

3. Applying a Preventive Mask

If you develop premenstrual zits, apply a clay mask twice weekly just before your periods.    

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Asian Home Decor

The basic characteristics of Asian home decor themes include gentle colors such as lime green and cherry blossom patterns and of Chinese scripts and materials such as silk. 

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How are Essential Oils Extracted?

Different methods are used to extract different essential oils.


One if the methods used is Water distillation. 


This involves boiling the plant material while it is submerged in water. The steam is then collected and condensed and the water and essential oil separated. Essential oils extracted by steam distillation include rose and neroli.


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Romantic Home Decor

The basic characteristics of romantic home decor themes include passionate colors such as red and patterns of loving hearts and images of roses.

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Wedding Planning Timeline Steps

3. Choose The Venue

After deciding on the size of the guest list, the next step is to choose and book a venue for the wedding ceremony and reception that can cater for that number of guests.

Pick a venue, pay the deposit fees and sign the booking contracts after visiting the venues and ascertaining that they are up to the bride’s and groom’s standards of expectation.

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Digital Photography Rule of Thirds

Digital Photography Rule of Thirds

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What Worsens Acne Vulgaris?

1. Cosmetics, skincare products and hair pomades - those containing pore clogging ingredients such as the following can worsen acne:

a) Synthetic lanolins (e.g. acetylated lanoline, etoxylated lanolin)

b) Botanicals (e.g. algae extract)

c) Detergents (e.g. sodium lauryl sulfate)

d) Natural oils (e.g. cocoa butter, coconut oil, coconut butter, wheat germ oil)

e) Pigments (e.g. Drug & Cosmetic (D & C) red dye #3, #17 and #21)

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