Make up and skin care

'Make up and skin care' is generally regarded as women's forte. Men seldom indulge in 'Make up and skin care'. Many men do care for their skin but make up is really alien to most men. Treating make up and skin care as different topics wouldn't make sense; after all, make up will work only if the skin is healthy. So how do you exercise make up and skin care, together? Here are some tips for make up and skin care:

1. Always have skin care on mind, whether you are buying products for make up or actually applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a 'make up and skin care' product, not just a make up product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.

2. 'Make up and skin care' is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make up on a small patch of skin e.g. earlobes and check how your skin reacts to it.

3. Keep track of expiry date on your make up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. In fact some products (e.g. vitamin C based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.

4. Cleanliness is an important part of make up and skin care procedure. Sharpen your eye-liners regularly and keep all your makeup equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date, each month, for overhauling of your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make up and skin care procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.

5. Nail care is another important aspect of make up and skin care. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done with cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.

6. If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eye-lid.
Uses Klonopin is used for controlling certain types of seizures and for the treatment of panic disorders. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. How to take Take Klonopin orally with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. If you are taking Klonopin for the prevention of seizures, taking Klonopin at the same times each day will help you remember to take it. Continue to take Klonopin even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Klonopin works best when there is a constant level of it in your body. Side effects Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome: Bed wetting, clumsiness or unsteadiness; coated tongue, confusion, constipation, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, excessive daytime drowsiness, feeling of a whirling motion; frequent urination at night; headache, increased saliva (spit), lightheadedness, loss of appetite, runny nose, unusual weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); aggressive behavior, attempted suicide, bizarre behavior, chest congestion, excessive upper respiratory tract secretions; hallucinations, hostility, hysteria, interrupted breathing, memory loss, pounding in the chest; shortness of breath, tremor. Symptoms of overdose may include clumsiness, confusion, difficult or slow breathing; dizziness, light-headedness especially upon standing; drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma; loss of consciousness. If you suspect an overdose of Klonopin, seek medical attention immediately. Precaution Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; if you have or have ever had alcoholism, substance abuse or dependence, or if you consume more than 3 alcohol-containing drinks per day; if you have depression or have ever considered or attempted suicide; if you have myasthenia gravis (a condition in which the muscles become progressively weakened); if you have angle-closure glaucoma, liver or kidney problems, or porphyria; if you have chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or other breathing problems. Klonopin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or difficulty with coordination. These effects may worsen if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Klonopin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. Klonopin may cause you to lose consciousness if you have a history of seizures. Use Klonopin with caution. Do not perform tasks that could be unsafe for you or others if you should lose consciousness (e.g., driving, swimming, running heavy machinery). Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (e.g., sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Klonopin; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness. Carry an ID card at all times that says you take Klonopin if it's used for seizures. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Klonopin while you are pregnant. Klonopin may cause harm to the fetus. Klonopin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Klonopin. When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Klonopin may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. Talk with your doctor if Klonopin stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed. When used for longer than a few weeks or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Klonopin. If you stop taking Klonopin suddenly, you may have withdrawal symptoms. These may include abnormal thoughts or behavioral disorder, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, personality changes or loss of contact with reality; convulsions (seizures); insomnia; stomach and muscle cramps; tremor. Do not suddenly stop taking Klonopin. If you need to stop Klonopin, your doctor will lower your dose over time. Drug interactions Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: antifungals (eg, fluconazole), disulfiram, nefazodone, omeprazole, or valproic acid because they may increase the risk of Klonopin's side effects; Sodium oxybate (GHB); because an increase in sleep duration and a decrease in the ability to breathe may occur; Clozapine; because dangerous side effects, such as confusion, sedation, excess salivation, unsteady movements, lightheadedness especially upon standing, difficult or slow breathing, or drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness or coma, may occur; Rifampin, St. John's wort, or valproic acid because they may decrease Klonopin's effectiveness. This may not be a complete list of all the interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Klonopin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. Missed dose If you miss a dose of Klonopin and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if its nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once. Storage Store Klonopin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Klonopin out of the reach of children and away from pets.


7. If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

8. Use a mild make up remover (instead of just washing it away).

9. Another important 'make up and skin care' procedure is the following golden rule: "Never sleep with your make up on"

10. While applying a deodorant, make sure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).

So, make up and skin care should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make up and skin care differently.