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♥I'm sixteen years young.♥High School junior
♥In a relationship of one year
♥I LOVEAbercrombie and Fitch, Hollister Co., and American Eagle Outfitters.
♥I HATE bad grammar.
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I have these dots (red) and ingrown hairs on my legs, after years of hair removal (shaving, waxing, you name it). It's really annoying- even after waxing, I still have them and some of them are actually scars from having picked at them beforehand, which I know I shouldn't do. What are some effective ways of getting rid of red dots and ingrown hairs? if you happen to be of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent--or otherwise hairy background, you know what I'm talking about :P
Treat the red dots (I'm thinking you're talking about razor burn?) to hydrocortisone. It will reduce the redness and swelling of the dots quickly.
Shave after you've been in the shower for about 10 minutes to let your hair and skin soften up. Use shaving cream instead of soap to shave with. After shaving, moisturize to reduce irritation and restore moisture.
Ways to remove ingrown hairs:
1. Manually remove ingrown hairs with special tweezers
2. Shave in a different direction
3. Allow the hair to grow in order to cause the hair to come out straighter
4. Use special razors that leave the hair longer
5. Exfoliate with facial scrubs, sponges, towels, or creams containing acids such as salcylic acid.
6. Treatment with Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs promotes resolution of stubborn cases
7. Prophylaxis with twice daily topical application of diluted Glycolic acid
http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/19/192.cfm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrown_hair
From your point of view, what do you think the cons of illegal immigration are? And remember, it is ILLEGAL immigration, not legal.
Thanks!
Cons..
Drug trafficking is increased.
The Center of Immigration Studies (CIS) has stated that many violent crimes in the United States are committed by illegal immigrants. Because of the immigration status of the criminals, law enforcement officials are often unable to accurately track and find many of them as they retreat back over the border where they are often untraceable.
Legal immigrants over the age of 15 must have a chest x-ray to check for tuberculosis (drug resistant TB is incurably fatal and highly contagious). Illegal aliens are not screened.
okay yeah i didnt know what catrgory to put this in. But anyway,i feel stupid..i dont know what liek prude means. could someone pleasee tell me :]
A prude is girl who won't do anything considered sexually promiscuous.
Hi. I've been thinking about going on birth control. Not because I want to have sex, because I'm waiting for marriage. But because I hate my period.
I've had it about 2 years, almost 3. It just got half way regular last year.
I was wondering what type of birth control makes you have fewer periods?
I've heard something about one that only maked you have 3 or so a year. What is it called?
I'm 14, and sex is the furthest thing from my mind, so don't worry about that.
What would I have to go through to get them if my mom says okay? Like how would the doctors appointment go?
How do I ask my mom also?
Thanks.
You're thinking about Seasonale. You actually get four periods a year. Keep in mind though, the longer you go without having your period, you have an increased chance of breakthrough bleeding (an unexpected period) and/or spotting.
http://www.seasonale.com/
You might have to get a pap smear during your appointment.
http://familydoctor.org/138.xml
Tell your mom that your periods aren't completely regular and that birth control will help regulate them while you get fewer periods. Assure her you'll stay away from sex.
whats a bottom feeder?
I assume you're talking about a bottom feeder in biology.
A bottom feeder would be a fish or marine animal that eats things off of the bottom of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. Some species of catfish are bottom feeders. Bottom feeders don't have to be detritivores (organisms that feed on decomposing organic material and return it to the food chain); however, many are.
well im confused. my mom says im not covered on her insurance when i drive alone [i drive her car sometimes if i go somewhere because sadly i dont have one yet] but everyone else is telling me that im covered on my parents insurance since im only 16, even when i drive alone. so i was wondering if anyone else knew.. i looked on the companys website but couldnt seem to find an answer. i live in Georgia and we have State Farm if that helps.
You do have your license (not a permit) right? If you just have your permit, then you're definitely not covered by your mom's insurance if you drive alone.
If you have your license, you MUST have your OWN liability. Your mom's liability will not cover you. However, if she has full coverage on her car, you will have full coverage on her car except for liability. If you get into a wreck and you don't have liability, then the full coverage will not cover you.
My insurance runs $813 every six months (that includes my liability and the full coverage on my car) and I'm a 16 year old female.
i heard that if you get put on accutane [sp?] that is mandatory to be put on birth control as well because it causes guarenteed birth defects. is this true?
Even if you choose abstinence as your primary birth control, they still write a prescription for birth control.
You don't have to take the birth control if you stay abstinent. However, if you become sexually active, you MUST be on a primary (usually birth control pills) and a secondary form of birth control (usually condoms).
It is IMPERATIVE that a woman does not become pregnant while on Accutane. It can cause an unborn baby to die or severe birth defects.
Feel free to ask me any questions about Accutane. I'm take it.
this is driving me crazy because everyone i know is giving me different answers, but did they raise minimum wage or not? im in georgia if it makes a difference.
Nope, the House and Senate are currently working on it.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 on 10 January 2007 and the U.S. Senate passed its version on 1 February 2007, calling for a gradual increase in the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour by 11 March 2009. (The two bills must be reconciled in committees before being sent to the President.) If signed by President Bush, the first increase will take place 11 March 2007, to $5.85.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_minimum_wages
This is kind of off topic, but raising the minimum wage really doesn't do anything. Minimum wage employers have to pay their employees more, therefore, more people get laid off. Retail stores charge more for their products (things like grocery prices will go up), making people pay more sales tax (not necessarily percentage wise).
16/f- I live in Illinois, and my best friend and I are going to Fort Myers next weekend. We are leaving Friday and coming back Tuesday evening. Sounds great right? I'm freaking out because I've never flown before! My friend has, but she's never flown without parents, so we are going to have to handle everything on our own. And, we have to change planes once on the way there, and once on the way back, one of our layovers will be at the Atlanta Airport, which I've heard is really easy to get lost in.
So my question is Do you have any Flying tips or experiences that will help me? How to handle things, what not to bring on the plane (especially regarding the new rules), or anything else? And any personal tips? Thanks so much!
Be careful about bringing things like lipstick, liquid foundation, lotions, etc in your carry-on bag, including in your purse. If you do want to carry items like these on board, you must put them in a quart size Ziploc bag so they can be scanned while you walk through the metal detector. Also, while going through the metal detector, you must take off ANY style of shoe, even flip flops.
It is much easier and more efficient to check your bags rather than carry them on.
If your flight is through Southwest Airlines, (I'm not sure if other airlines do this, I've only flown with Southwest) you can get your boarding pass up to 24 hours before your flight. I highly recommend doing this.
Be sure to bring gum on the plane to help with the "popping" of your ears.
This site might be useful to you:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
If you're flying Southwest, this site should be helpful:
http://www.southwest.com/content/travel_center/retrieveCheckinDoc.html
Okay, I'm straight edge and have been for a while but all of a sudden I realized that medicine such as Advil or Midol or medicine of that sort is a form of legal drug. But straight edge is no drinking, smoking, casual sex and DRUGS.
Do medicine like that count as drugs or not? [Not using it to a degree where it turns illegal but for purpose like a headache or something]
Using medicines as directed is not considered a drug by the SxE community.
Nice to see people actually abstain from drugs, smoking, drink, and casual sex. I don't partake in any of those activities, I just don't consider myself straight edge.
http://toefur.com/straightedge/x/articles/straightedgehistorymovement.php
I am really bored.People tell me to get a life.How do I do that.Please tell me how I should get a life,get rid of my boredom,meet new people and make new friends. Any answers are appreciated
Is there any clubs at school you'd be interested being involved with? Try those. Do you go to church? Be active in mission trips, volunteer work, etc. that your church might offer.
If your grandmother on your mom's side is Polish, your grandfather on your mom's side is Italian, and your grandmother on your dad's side is Dutch, your grandfather on your dad's side is Italian. Would that make you a full blooded Italian? Or Italian, Dutch, and Polish?
You're 1/2 Italian, 1/4 Dutch, and 1/4 Polish.
Okay, random qeird question[s]
1. Why do you get teary eyes and runny nose when you vomit?
2. What's the deal with stomach acid and it being bad?
You get teary eyed and a runny nose because of the force/strain that happens when you vomit.
Stomach acid is mainly composed of hydrochloric acid. Hydrochloric acid could literally, eat a hole through laminate tile floors (like the the tile at schools). Now think of that in your throat and on your teeth. Over time, if people throw up constantly (such as bulimics), they will wear away the lining of the esophagus and wear the enamel off of their teeth.
im going to apply to work there and everytime i go there i see all the workers wearing a&f clothes.are you supose to? and if so do they give you a discount of the clothes there or what?
I know someone that works at A&F now. You can wear any clothes without a label/name on it. You can also wear Hollister Co. clothes since A&F owns Hollister Co., although the managers tend to frown upon that. They "encourage" their employees to wear all A&F.
They offer a 30% discount to their employees.
Also, you do have to be 18 to work at A&F.=\
Okay so my 18th birthday is coming up in August and I want to throw an awesome party. I'm inviting somewhere between 20 and 30 people. I want to have something fun, but mature. I just can't figure out what to do at the party. There will be mostly girls (only 5 or so guys). We are all 16 to 18. I'm having it at my house outside. I live in Louisiana so its gonna be like at least 95 to 100 degrees outside. What are somethings I can do at my party that do not involve drinking, making out, or anything like that?
Louisiana. My family lives there. You could maybe do a Mardi-Gras style masquerade party with a local band. Or possibly a crawfish boil?
Just be sure the mosquitoes don't carry you away. :)
Would masturbating me considered a sin? I guess this question would be for Christians or something, but it doesn't have to be...
It really depends on who you ask. Some Christians argue that although it leaves your body pure, it leaves your mind unpure. Others argue that it is better that having premarital sex.
What are some websites that tell you what bra size you are from your measurments. thanks!
Preparing To Measure
For best results, measure yourself wearing an unlined or lightly lined bra.
Step One: Band Size
Using a soft tape-measure, measure around the ribcage directly under the bust. The tape should rest on the lower band of your bra. Be sure the tape is snug, smooth across the back and level with the front.
Add 5 to this measurement to obtain your band size. For example, if your ribcage measurement is 29" + (5) = 34" band size. If the resulting band size is an odd number like 33", you can usually go to the next even band size (34"), but you may also want to try the next lower band size (32").
Step Two: Cup Size
Measure completely around the bust at the fullest point, holding the tape measure straight but not tight. The difference between this measurement and your BAND size is your cup size. Each inch of difference is equal to one cup size. For example, if your band size is 34" and your bust measurement is 35", you wear an "A" cup.
if the difference is:
less than 1 inch = AA cup
1 inch = A cup
2 inches = B cup
3 inches = C cup
4 inches = D cup
5 inches = DD cup
I got this from Victoriassecret.com
im kinda fail complected so basically i can tan pretty ok-ish haha but i cant hold it at all! my tan was pretty much gone by like november. i was thinkin about goin to a tannin bed a couple times a week for a month before i go to the beach so i wont look albino and get burnt as soon as i get there. will it be safe to go as long as i use sunscreen every time and dont use accelerator or at least not one without sunscreen in it.
by the way is there a cure for skin cancer? bc i was burned quite often when i was younger and am scared of dying young because of it.
and please dont say bronzers or w/e bc ive tried all different kinds and they turn me orange and ive tried the lotion and it works ok but its soo much trouble to put all over me every other day and i dont wanna worry about that on vacation and that gets expensive anyway.
16-f.
The sunscreen will not make going to the tanning bed any safer because most sunblocks protect from UVB rays (from the sun). Some sunscreens protect you from both UVB and UBA rays, but not all. Tanning beds are UVA rays.
There is no cure for skin cancer. You can only help prevent it by wearing sunscreen, limiting sun exposure, etc.
I'm flying for the first time tomorrow night and I'm very scared. Can someone just tell me anything on how to calm my nerves and feel safer about flying?
Thank you.
Sit at an window seat near the emergency exit aisle. You'll know you can get out fast if something goes wrong. Sit near people you know. Bring something to listen to so you can take your mind off of flying. Flights since 9-11 are VERY safe. They even X-ray checked luggage and have routines of checking passengers before they get on the plane, so you should be safe.
Oh-- and make sure you have gum to chew so your ears won't "pop" as bad =)
i died my hair a few times, darker the first about 5 times ( i had to redye it) and then i wanted it back to light brown not black. when i did that my roots were so much lighter andlooked nasty. now they are starting to grow back out and i just want to get all the dye out of my hair. are there any products that can wash out dye. i would get my hair stripped but it cost alot
I have the same problem. I dyed my hair a level 3 for about 6 months (I got it dyed about once a month). Now I'm wanting to go back to my natural light brown color.
What my hair stylist recommended for me was to put highlights in my hair (my hair was so damaged that I couldn't get the color stripped). She said I'd have to get the black out over time with getting highlights every so often, then dying my hair close to my natural brown.