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7 Surprisingly Dark '90s Cartoons Aimed At Kids

Nowadays, in light of multiple wars abroad and massive economic decline, the ‘90s are often remembered as a golden age of happiness and prosperity, a time when things were brighter, simpler, more wholesome…except for children’s animation, apparently. In a television world before Adult Swim, Western animators looking to produce more mature material still had to work within the constraints of children’s programming, with surprising and often award-winning results. Were these shows too serious for kids? Is today’s children’s programming too juvenile? Take a look at these seven (in no particular order) surprisingly dark kids’ shows of the ’90s and let us know what you think.

7. X-Men: The Animated Series

Running from October 1992 to September 1997, the popular series loosely adapted a number of famous X-Men comic book arcs and dealt with many of the same issues that the print version focused on: intolerance, isolation, predjudice, and outright racism. In true ‘90s “After School Special” style,X-Men: The Animated Series even dealt with current controversial topics, such as divorce, AIDS hysteria (in the form of the Legacy Virus), and even the effects of too much television. In this clip, Professor X manages to stop a raging Magneto… by making him relive his Holocaust experiences of fleeing from Nazis in war-stricken Europe. Yeah, that’s pretty dark.

6. ReBoot

This multiple award-winning Canadian show originally ran from 1994 to 2001 and owns the distinction of being the first computer-animated television series. ReBoot followed the adventures of sprites and binomes living within a user’s home computer, presented as the futuristic city of Mainframe. The story focused on Dot Matrix, a sprite who owned a diner at the beginning of the series, her little brother Enzo, and their relationship with Bob, the designated guardian (a form of anti-virus software) of Mainframe. The central villains were two resident viruses, the evil yet orderly Megabyte (voiced by the late Tony Jay) and his chaotic, immensely powerful but utterly insane sister Hexadecimal (voiced by Shirley Millner). While the first season was mostly self-contained episodes, the show later evolved towards following coherent, surprisingly mature story arcs that explored topics such as
death, insanity, redemption, excessive force, and in this clip below, even outright torture.

5. Spider-Man: The Animated Series

The ‘90s Spider-Man cartoon ran for five seasons from 1994-1998. In the vein of the earlier X-Men series, the show followed its own storylines but with an even looser format. Rather than adapt entire arcs, the show instead focused on incorporating popular Spider-Man characters and then creating their own arcs and even origins for these figures. The show tread into dark waters numerous times, but one of the most memorable was the introduction of notable nightmare inducer Carnage. In the original Spider-Man comics, Kletus Kasady is an outright psychopathic serial killer who becomes immensely more dangerous and unhinged after bonding with the offspring of Venom’s symbiote. In Spider-Man: The Animated Series, they instead label Kasady as just a madman, but his maniacal personality and thirst for violence is present in full force. Check out this clip of his entrance to the show:

4. Beast Wars: Transformers

The Beast Wars incarnation of the ever-popular Transformers line of toys and cartoons originally ran from 1996 to 1999. Beast Wars represented a distinct break with Transformers tradition, featuring robots disguised as animals rather than the usual vehicles (and occasional boombox… with accompanying transforming cassettes) duking it out on a prehistoric earth. Due to this fact alone, the show was initially derided by Transformers fans, but went on to earn their and really everyone else’s respect for the quality and maturity of its writing and excellent (for the time) computer animation. Ask a fan of the show what their most memorable moment is, and they’ll probably tell you it was the death of Dinobot, a proud warrior and Predacon (Beast Wars’ analog to Decepticons) who defects to the Maximals (Beast Wars’ Autobots) in rebellion against the trickery and lack of honor of his original faction. Dinobot eventually sacrifices himself (while kicking the ass of multiple opponents at once) to prevent the destruction of creatures that will evolve into the human race. Here’s a clip of the last third of that episode in full:

3. Gargoyles

Gargoyles originally ran from 1994 to 1997 and followed the adventures of nocturnal Gargoyle creatures from 994 medieval Scotland, who, after being betrayed by their human allies, are cursed to remain frozen in stone until the castle they inhabit “rises above the clouds.” In the modern day, Machiavellian billionaire David Xanatos lifts the remains of the castle to the top of his personal skyscraper, breaking the curse and awakening the gargoyles to 1994 New York City. The show consistently dealt with the ramifications of anger and long-held grudges and prejudices, alongside dealing with the alienation felt by the very human gargoyles themselves. In one thoroughly after school special-esque moment, the episode “Deadly Force,” gargoyle Broadway horses around a bit in the apartment of a friend of the group, NYPD officer (and somewhat inter-species love interest of gargoyle leader Goliath…) Elisa Maza, finds her gun, and then accidentally shoots her, which leads to this disturbing image for a children’s cartoon (there used to be a YouTube clip of this whole sequence but it’s been taken down):
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2. Exosquad

Exosquad only ran from 1993 to 1994, yet in that short time it proved itself to be one of the most somber fully realized animated shows aimed at kids. The series was a full-on war story set at the beginning of the 22nd century, a time when mankind has expanded beyond the earth, terraforming and colonizing Mars and Venus. The Neosapians, a blue-skinned artificial race created to work as slaves for the human race, revolt and capture the three inhabitable planets right in the first episode, as humanity moves its space fleet to combat a pirate menace around the outer planets of the solar system. The rest of the series details what comes to be called the Neosapian War, which sees massive casualties on both sides. The show dealt heavily in themes of racism, slavery, and self-determination, as well as the civilian and psychological costs of war. Watch the first half of episode 7 below, which opens with Exofleet officer Nara Burns detailing her recurring nightmares about the death of her family, and also includes the torture of human civilians by Neosapian military personnel attempting to weed out resistance fighters.

1. Batman: The Animated Series
This four-time Emmy award-winning series ran from 1992 to 1995 and was a formative element for almost all of my male friends who grew up watching it. Batman: The Animated Series received universal acclaim for multiple components of the series, particularly the mature and cinematic writing, the excellent voice acting (which they had all the actors record together, unlike most animated features of the time), and the dark and atmospheric art direction – a combination of dark colors, film noir, and Art Deco that created what has been described as an “otherworldly timelessness.” It was the first cartoon in decades to feature actual firearms being fired as opposed to the usual laser guns, characters were actually depicted striking one another as opposed to flashing cutaways, and unlike the two previous Marvel Comics entries that had a tendency to water down comic book arcs and characters, Batman: The Animated Series actually revitalized campy villains like Clayface and Mr. Freeze, turning them into complex, tortured individuals. See this clip (embedding has been disabled) of the downfall of Clayface, a disfigured former actor mutated by experimental cosmetic products.

90'S HEARTHROBS THEN AND NOW

With the news that yesterday was Jonathan Taylor Thomas' 30th Birthday, we started to feel really old. But then nostalgia kicked in and we started remembering the wonderful era that was the 90s and all the other teen heartthrobs it had to offer.

Below is a collection of some of the hottest teen stars of their day — some left teen stardom for real fame and continue to impress us, while other have fizzled and are better remember fondly for the work they did in their youth.

If you are shocked at how some of them have changed, you might want to grab your high school yearbook and take a good look, you've changed too.

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This difficulty stems from a anal beads phenomenon known as limping marriages. A limping marriage occurs when a couple becomes validly married in one jurisdiction which has no gender requirements under the Marriage Act, masturbators and then goes to another jurisdiction which does not recognize their marriage. They are married in one jurisdiction, and not in another; this is a limping marriage. A same-sex couple penis enlarger who travels to one jurisdiction and gets married is legally married in that jurisdiction but gains none of the benefits or corresponding responsibilities a married couple would have in their home state. One of the most important parts of a penis pump marriage that a same-sex couple does not receive in their home state is the ability to get a divorce.

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While it may sound counter-intuitive, strap on divorce is one of the most important aspects of marriage. Normally, upon the break down of a marriage, the couple would divorce and follow their jurisdiction’s system for dividing up inflatable butt plugs assets and establishing custody and support. However, for same-sex couples in jurisdictions which do not recognize their marriage they are faced with the difficult pussy pump prospect of trying to divide a life built together without the tools to fairly distribute the pieces of that life. Spouses are left without the necessary protection to obtain the support they need to transition into a new life, and children do not have the protection of the courts to ben wa balls ensure that custody arrangements are in their best interest. While same-sex couples have developed a number of alternative options; these are legally complicated and difficult to implement. Perhaps most distressingly, they require very close cooperation between the parties, which is impossible when the spouses are acrimonious or abusive.

The Need for Reform

Ultimately, the only way to address this problem is for the United States to finally and unequivocally recognize marital equality. Many jurisdictions in the United States expect same sex couples to return to the jurisdiction in which they were married in order to become divorced. This is not as simple as it sounds; in Ontario, Canada, the Divorce Act requires at least one of the individuals to be a resident in the province. Becoming a resident would require that sexy lingerie person to stay in the province for a year; leaving their home, career, and life behind. Further, due to Canadian visa requirements; it would be unlikely that they could legally work during that time. This is clearly, not an option for most people. Some individuals state that Ontario needs to do more to warn same-sex couples who marry in the province about the consequences of their limping marriage. It is difficult to believe this will be very effective. Relatively few individuals willing to travel to another jurisdiction in order to enter into a valid marriage are likely to believe that their marriage will eventually break down and they will need a divorce.

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Different fish require different water chemistries. One of the factors that affects the type of water a fish needs is water hardness. Hardness means how much concentration of magnesium and calcium is in the water. Soft water has a hardness of between a 0 and 9 degrees of general hardness. Some fish are compatible with any hardness, but others have specific hardness that they need in order to be healthy. Before buying any fish for your tank, do some research as to the water hardness in your area. Here are some of the fish that do best in soft water.

Many of the tetras do best in soft water. Bleeding hearts are one of the favorite varieties. These unique fish got their name because of a distinguishing bright red spot of color on its side. This spot is often in the shape of a heart, and really stands out from their silver-white bodies. They need at least fifteen hand trucks gallons of space, and as they become comfortable in their environment, their colors will become more pronounced.

Rosy barbs are another fish that prefer soft water. They are hardy when kept in the right environment, and they will breed well in captivity. The males have a rosy color on their underbellies, thus the name. They are a golden color as well. They will jump out of the tank, so make sure you have a tight lid.

Tinfoil Barbs also prefer soft water. They are a large fish, and can grow up to thirteen inches long in captivity. If you have a large tank, this can be a great addition. They have a shiny silver and gold color, and the adults develop red tints in their fins. This is a great fish for a large community tank.

Angelfish are perhaps one of the most popular aquarium fish. They will tolerate water that is slightly hard, but they truly thrive in a soft water environment. These graceful fish are not as peaceful as their name implies. They can be fin nippers, so watch them carefully. All in all, however, they do make a great community tank addition.

Plecostomus, or algae eaters as they are commonly referred to, do well in extremely soft water, although they will tolerate hardness as well. If you have a soft water tank, make sure to include a pleco. Keep in mind that they can grow up to two feet long, so give them plenty of room.

Silver Dollars are a good addition to a soft water tank. These fish are very peaceful, but need a generous amount of space because they grow quite large. They also prefer to be kept in schools, so get several if you want to add them to the tank. These fish will not bother other tank mates, but they will eat your live plants if you have any.

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The music video for “Run The World (Girls)” by Beyoncé is reportedly the first video by a female artist in Youtube’s History to hit 4,000,000 views in the first 24 hours of release. Eminem holds the record with “Love The Way You Lie” which hit 6,600,000 views in one day. The video already has over 5,250,000 views so far & in counting. Here are the Youtube worldwide statistics after one day:

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No matter how large your record collection is, there’ll always be days when you’re sick and tired of everything you own. There are some pretty easy fixes to this, of course — streaming music services, internet radio, and even the old fashioned terrestrial variety, but none attack the problem quite as directly as Bronze. The app was co-created by Golden Silvers’ front man, Gwilym Gold, in part as a clever way to promote his new track, “Flesh Freeze,” a hushed, Robert Wyatt-esque number, which just so happens to be the only song that it’s compatible with at present. Bronze combats musical stagnation by altering the music itself, assuring that no two listens of a song are ever quite the same, running an algorithm that jumbles the sequence and presence of elements including the instruments and vocals. The changes are generally fairly subtle from play to play, taking a few listens to really pick up on what’s unfolding. At present, it’s available as a download for the Mac, with Windows and mobile versions to follow. It’s free for now, but that, like the song, should change soon enough.

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Musicians à la mode took to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday night for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.

Although no one arrived to the festivities in a Hussein Chalayan egg, there were some style statements all the same. See: Fergie in bondage-like Herve Leger, Britney Spears, Rihanna and Beyonce in perhaps actual bondage gear and Taylor Swift (in — surprise! — Elie Saab), who typically looks like she RSVPed to a much different, classier affair, somehow took a wrong turn and ended up in front of the red carpet cameras on her way there…which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Check out who wore what and tell us what you think. And for the list of winners, click here.

There are two Justin Biebers, just as there are two of every teen star. On one side, sporting a poster-ready smile and just enough corporate-sanctioned rebellious edge to appeal to his tween audience’s sense of detention-stakes danger, but still perpetually virginal and single, so that those same devotees can clutch closely the dream of one day being plucked from the crowd (or Twitter) to date their dream boy.

The other: an actual human being, with the desire to date the celebrities which his status affords him — and slick enough to use the rumors of those flings to keep his name in the conversation.

Without the years of Disney-sponsored acid wash and preparation, Bieber has always lived on the edge when it comes to his teen stardom, more willing to open himself up to cameras, gossip and the occasional scandal. And while he resides in the dreams of millions of teenage girls worldwide, he hasn’t been too secretive of his puppy dog love relationships, claiming with a wink that he was single even when it was obvious that he wasn’t.

Funny, then, that for much of the past year, Bieber has been linked to Selena Gomez, the one Disney starlet who has remained controversy free (see: Cyrus, Miley and Lovato, Demi). Long the paragon of Disney virtue, she first referred to Bieber as a good friend, like a little brother, and given her year of wisdom over the Canadian wunderkind, it was believable.

But House of Mouse rules be damned, the two have been caught by ever-present paparazzi, trying to sneak kisses and hold hands (that perhaps this is a Disney strategy is a very real possibility, too — attaching Gomez to the one teen star they can’t have is profit and fame by proxy). Gomez even received death threats, with the world’s tween audience following the pair’s every move. And Justin Bieber’s scandalous screen saver.

Still, they pressed on. And since stepping out together at the Oscars, talk show interviews and further photo evidence has largely made it clear that the two are dating, or whatever it is that young stars, forever with adult handlers and agents buzzing near, can call their relationship (note: Bieber is a classic romantic).

Still, it was a bit surprising when, at Sunday night’s Billboard Awards, Bieber and Gomez embraced — and kissed, with lips! — at the sound of his name being called for winning Top New Artist, one of his five award wins. Gomez was clearly his date — along side Bieber’s mother — but needless to say, the quick peck will turn into a sonic boom in today’s middle school lunchrooms.

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o Illuminate: Brighten up with Too Faced Brightening Blush - Pinch My Petals. This mineral-based blush is paraben free and petal-inspired pink to create a natural, pretty glow on every complexion.

* Eyes

o Curl: The new Blinc Heated Lash Curler is an updated twist on a classic beauty tool. Every makeup bag should include this innovative accessory, which uses heat to safely and effectively curl lashes without the damage of conventional curlers.

o Color: Every girl needs a little glam on the go. With Too Faced Glamour To Go Fairy Edition, she’ll be prepared for any event. This purse-friendly cosmetic kit includes eight eye shadows, lip gloss, bronzer and sheer blush for a gorgeous look any time of the day or night.

* Lips
o Protect: Juice Beauty SPF 8 Lip Moisturizers blends SPF 8 mineral sun protection with certified organic emollient plant oils, fruit extracts, antioxidants, vitamins and honey. The result? Soft, kissable lips that are protected from the elements. This pack includes a Naturally Clear Lip Moisturizer as well as Soft Pink and Raspberry lip tints.

* Body

o Cleanse: Give the gift of grace with Philosophy Amazing Grace Shower Gel. This nourishing, aromatic shampoo and shower gel inspires a woman’s feminine side while infusing her skin with creamy milk proteins to calm, cleanse and condition.

o Exfoliate: A body brush is a great way to exfoliate more effectively to enhance the efficacy of skin care formulas. The easy-to-use Eight Body Moisture Sisal Body Brush has a comfortable wood core handle and a natural sisal pad to gently slough away dry, dead skin. Use regularly to improve skin tone, boost circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

* Fragrance:

o Inspire: Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfumed Body Spritz inspires femininity with its refreshing, clean aroma. This convenient body spray fits easily in a purse or drawer to bring fast, fresh scent as well as moisturizing and antioxidant benefits to the skin.

* Nails

o Polish: Beauty should be inspired by creativity, so embrace products like SpaRitual Spice Of Life Nail Lacquer Duo that let you experiment with color. This trendy duo of shimmery, shiny lacquers including Spice Of Life and Gold Digger are precisely hand blended for optimal appearance.

o Rescue: No beauty bag is complete without the Tweezerman Nail Rescue Kit. This portable trio of Tweezerman’s top stainless steel nail care essentials allow you to maintain highly groomed, attractive nails at work, at home and everywhere in between.

* Hair

o Straighten: Achieve sleek, shiny locks without compromising the health of your hair. The CHI Air Expert Tourmaline Ceramic Straightening Brush features the latest innovative technology to reduce static electricity and dry hair faster for a more effortless style.

$50 and under

* Face

o Restore: Indulge the one you love with AHAVA Facial Indulgence Set. This anti-aging collection features 21 essential Dead Sea minerals, botanical extracts and antioxidants to restore and refresh mature skin. In addition to AHAVA’s Deluxe Eye Mask, this set includes AHAVA Mineral Eye Cream, AHAVA Smoothing Moisturizer Day - Normal to Dry and AHAVA 3-in-1 Mineral Toning Cleanser for a comprehensive age-fighting regimen.

* Eyes

o Color: Every girl loves to get creative with cosmetics. Stila Back Stage Eye Shadow Palette boasts the unique textures and latest trends of the season and includes six shades, which can be worn wet or dry to create a variety of glam looks.

* Lips

o Plump: Give the gift of luxe lips. Fusion Beauty LipFusion InFATuation Mini Set includes mini hydrating glosses in four different sheer shades to put the finishing touch on any outfit.

* Fragrance

o Embrace: For a classic fragrance that appeals to every women, reach for Elizabeth Arden Red Door Fragrance Gift. Layer this unique blend of ylang-ylang, rose, orchid and jasmine with the Red Door Eau de Toilette Spray, Red Door Luxurious Body Cream, Red Door Bath and Shower Gel and Red Door Parfum Spray.

o Layer: Give the girl you love the romantic aroma of Philosophy Unconditional Love Mini Layering Set. This collection includes Philosophy Unconditional Love Perfumed Shampoo Bath and Shower Gel, Philosophy Unconditional Love Perfumed Body Butter and Philosophy Unconditional Love Fragrance, allowing her to create a subtle scent or more dramatic aroma all day long.

* Body

o Condition: For a romantic bath time experience, create an indulgent soak with Bliss Bubbles and Butter - Lemon and Sage. This duo includes Lemon and Sage Soapy Suds for luxe lather that also conditions and cleanses. Follow up with Lemon and Sage Body Butter Lite – a weightless lotion that infuses pores with nourishing antioxidants inspired by citrus and spice.

o Pamper: Bring the spa to the comfort of home with the H2O Plus Sea Salt Spa Collection. First, Sea Salt Body Wash brings mineral benefits to the bath or shower with sea salts to nourish and detoxify. Then, lather on Sea Salt Skin Smoother to infuse pores with deeply conditioning European sea salts. In addition, Spa Hydrating Body Gloss and Sea Salt Hydrating Body Butter bring the ultra-hydrating and nourishing effects of shea butter and red marine algae.

o Shave: Every woman appreciates smooth, flawless skin. Help the girl you love achieve an effortless shave with Emjoi Gently Classic. This convenient, rechargeable tool gently features 18 tweezer action discs that remove hair from the root to extend the time between shaving. It’s safe to use on the legs, upper lip, chin and elsewhere to remove unwanted hair.

* Home

o Pamper: Molton Brown Soap Gift Set for Home is an elegant gift set that includes six aromatic guest soaps including naran ji, rose granati and mulberry.

o Smell: Boasting the scent of green citrus, wild violets, muguent and amber appeals, the Votivo Dalian Glass Candle Glorioso makes a great hostess gift or special surprise for a loved one. This soy-based candle is hand poured into an elegant Dalian hand-cut glass jar with a silver lid embellished with the Votivo insignia.

* Hair

o Protect: Help her achieve healthy, luminous hair with Frederic Fekkai ADVANCED Salon Technician Color Care Travel Faves Kit. Perfect for the girl on the go, this travel-ready kit is specially formulated with intensive anti-fade color complex and galanga root to protect color treated hair. Inside the chic travel bag, she’ll find formulas that work together to preserve locks including Salon Technician Color Care Shampoo, Salon Technician Color care Conditioner, Salon Technician Anti-Fade Top Coat and Sheer Hold Hair Spray.

$75 and under

* Face

o Indulge: The gift of beautiful, healthy skin is always welcome. With Ole Henriksen Starter Kit - Normal/Combo you can help someone you care about create a comprehensive skin care regimen that’s highly effective – and smells good too. This collection is formulated around proven, anti-aging ingredients including vitamin C, alpha hydroxy acids and antioxidants, and includes On the Go Cleanser, Pick Me Up Face Tonic, Herbal Day Creme SPF 15, Pure Perfection Creme, Firm Action Mask and Walnut Complexion Scrub.

* Eyes

o Brighten: The eyes are the first area where aging appears, making Pevonia Your Skincare Solution Eye Care Pack the perfect present for both young and old. It includes basic formulas like Eye Make-Up Remover to soothe and refresh as well as corrective treatments like C Evolutive Eye Gel and Evolutive Eye Cream that blend vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and ginkgo biloba to brighten dark circles, combat puffiness and firm delicate skin around the eyes.

* Hands

o Makeover: Transform dry, parched hands in minutes with Bliss Makeover Your Mani. First, slip on Glamour Gloves, lined with a unique self-activating gel infused with grapeseed and ceramide gel to restore the condition of hands including the nails and cuticles. Follow up with High Intensity Hand Cream to infuse hands with a corrective blend of macadamia oil and grapeseed extract to lock in hydration all day long.

* Lips

o Gloss: Stila Lip Glaze The Sweet Six lets her get creative with lip color. She’ll never get bored with these flavorful glosses, including Brown Sugar Lip Glaze for shimmery, golden nude; Blackberry Lip Glaze for a wine-inspired plum; Vanilla Lip Glaze for pearly nude; Starfruit Lip Glaze for shimmery coral; Banana Lip Glaze for a glossy gold and Mocha Lip Glaze for a sheer blend of brown and plum.

* Hair

o Restore: A full, gorgeous head of hair is just three steps away with Alterna Volume Restore System. Formulated for aging, thin hair, this system restores hair density and targets the scalp and follicles to stimulate new hair growth. Start with Volume Restore Shampoo and Volume Restore Conditioner to cleanse and condition. Follow up with Scalp and Follicle Extra Strength Serum, which features Alterna’s unique Nutrozyme complex to combat the causes of hair loss.

o Curl: A curl shouldn’t compromise the integrity of your tresses. The CHI Air Texture Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron 1.5″ - Onyx Black features the innovative Tourmaline Ceramic technology and Far Infrared innovation to protect the delicate shaft of hair while creating the perfect curl that lasts all day long.

* Body

o Drench: There’s no gift like soft, supple skin. The L’Occitane Ultimate Shea Butter Gift Set features botanical extracts, creamy milk proteins and shea butter to bring deep skin conditioning from the inside out.

* Fragrance

o Escape: An exotic escape is just a spray away. Michael Kors Island Eau de Parfum is an internationally inspired fusion of citrus, floral and woodsy notes that’s topped off with a splash of tropical waters.

o Cherish: For the timeless romantic on your list, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely is a stylish, sophisticated scent that’s appropriate for day or night. A blend that includes patchouli, orchid, cedar and lavender, this complex aroma appeals to a variety of palettes.

* Neck

o Restore: The décolleté is often overlooked when it comes to skin care. Protect and preserve this delicate area with Jurlique Herbal Recovery Neck Serum. Rich with botanicals and herbs including seaweed, rosehip and avocado, this restorative serum is a must-have for every beauty routine.

$100 and under

* Hair

o Style: For the Cadillac of hair tools, CHI Air Ceramic Hair Dryer- Fire Red boasts ceramic technology to evenly distribute heat to prevent damage and breakage. The result? A quicker drying time, less frizz and smoother, healthier hair.

o Straighten: Sleek, straight hair never goes out of style. CHI Air Expert Slim 1/2″ Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron - Onyx Black features tourmaline ceramic technology for even heat distribution and Far Infrared rays to eliminate static. This advanced iron can get close to the scalp, making it ideal for short and long locks alike.

* Body

o Shave: For smooth, hairless skin, Emjoi Divine is an advanced epilator that features 36 tweezer action discs to lift hair from the root. Antimicrobial protection prevents bacteria from penetrating pores to reduce infection while the unique massaging finger function minimizes pain.

o Condition: In lieu of a dozen roses, give Jurlique Roses Collection. Blended with the hand-harvested botanical extracts from Julique’s South African facility, every formula boasts the romantic aroma and balancing benefits of roses. This luxe collection includes Rose Hand Cream, Rose Body Care Lotion and Rosewater Balancing Mist to refresh, rehydrate and rejuvenate from head to toe.

o Resurface: New advanced skin care tools like DermaNew Total Body Experience MicroDermabrasion System can bring clinical results in the comfort of home. Take advantage ofthis easy-to-use, dual action resurfacing tool to ensure a gentle, effective exfoliation from head to toe. This advanced system includes Accelerated Formula Microdermabrasion Crème, Polishing Body Wash and Total Body Moisture Renewal to resurface every inch of the body including the neck, feet and everything in between.

* Face

o Quench: H2O Plus Oasis Ultimate Hydration Collection is the ultimate skin care regimen for dry, thirsty skin. Fortified with hydrating seaweed and unique time-released liposome technology, this advanced system delivers lightweight, oil-free moisture to continuously nourish skin all day long. For comprehensive effects, this collection includes Face Oasis Cleansing Water , Oasis24 Hydrating Booster, Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment , Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishing Treatment. Collectively, these formulas are blended to bring complimentary and cumulative benefits, featuring advanced ingredients including marine algae, citric acid, sea salt, provitamin B and vitamins A, C and E.

o Correct: Ageless skin is a priceless gift. StriVectin SD Gift of Results Kit is proven to improve age-related damage while preventing the future signs of aging. This three-step kit includes StriVectin SD Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks and Wrinkles, a concentrated treatment with the patented Striadril Complex and Oligopeptides; StriVectin SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles, a corrective, hydrating cream; and StriVectin Neck Cream to reshape the skin and contour of the neck and décolleté.

* Fragrance

o Express: For most women, no single scent can capture her unique, complex assortment of moods, feelings and personalities. Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Blockbuster Set will let her experiment with aroma to achieve individualized scent daily. Love Eau de Toilette Spray is fruity and floral, Lil Angel Eau de Toilette Spray is sweet and citrusy, Music Eau de Toilette Spray is sensual and sweet, Baby Eau de Toilette Spray is spicy and floral, and G Eau de Toilette Spray is exotic, sweet and citrusy.

o Shine: For a scent that’s red carpet worthy, Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum blankets any outfit with an inspiring, layered aroma of mandarin, bergamot and gardenia.

* Home

o Steam: Create a steam-facial in the comfort of home with Paragon Petite Table Top Steamer. This small, portable steamer is perfect for personal use, allowing you to cleanse skin, stimulate circulation and relax muscles. It’s also equipped to use with essential oils to add the benefits of aromatherapy to any at-home spa experience.

Whether you’re on a caviar or bar of soap budget, you can always give the gift of beauty. If you can’t decide on the perfect present, a gift certificate is a great alternative that allows the one you care about to personalize your gift.

Yου don’t hаνе tο gο tο doctor’s offices anymore іn order tο revitalize уουr appearance. A nеw option happens tο exist fοr healing acne scars thаt іѕ completely natural аnd available fοr аll. Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates іѕ a compound thаt possesses complex molecules аnd natural enzymes thаt penetrate deep іntο thе skin аnd reduce acne scars frοm thе inside. Wе саn now expunge scars іn front οf ουr οwn home mirrors using thіѕ natural skin care ingredient.

Glycoconjugates collected frοm a Chilean land snail саn hеlр play a critical role іn cellular communication. Thіѕ complex compound contains glycoprotein enzymes, copper peptides аnd co-enzymes, proteoglycans, аnd glycosaminoglycans. Whеn applied tο thе skin іt works tο hеlр іn tissue advancement аnd development. It penetrates deep іn thе skin аnd improves cellular function bу improving thе ability οf cells tο communicate. Cells саn judge between healthy cells аnd dead οr dying ones, thіѕ іѕ vital іn clearing out acne scars.

Acne cysts tend tο leave a red mаrk under thе top layer οf thе skin. Fοr ages, people hаνе bееn aggravated bу thеѕе lasting scars. Thеrе аrе ѕοmе modern methods used tο remove thеѕе vexing discolorations thаt need ѕοmе serious machines аnd treatments.

Dermabrasion іѕ thе method οf displacing thе top layers οf skin using аn apparatus thаt mirrors a sandblaster. Thе process physically sheds skin, giving іt a smoother appearance. It works best fοr superficial scarring, deeper scars need more progressive treatment. 6 tο 8 weeks οf recovery time іѕ needed fοr full healing ѕο thіѕ саn push ѕοmе people tο οthеr methods.

Chemical peels аrе a accepted method οf removing pimple scars. Scar tissue іѕ overlaid bу a chemical thаt іѕ left οn thе skin fοr a few minutes аnd allowed tο penetrate іntο thе affected area. Once thе element іѕ removed, уουr skin іѕ аblе tο grow a nеw top layer. Ancient impaired cells аnd scars аrе supplanted bу nеw healthy cellular growth.

Arе уουr acne scars nοt responding tο customary removal methods? Thеrе іѕ a more recent practice fοr those mаrkѕ thаt аrе nοt responding tο normal methods. Grafting involves removing a parcel οf skin frοm a site οn thе body аnd reattaching іt tο cover a scar. Thеrе іѕ a very high risk οf infection associated wіth thіѕ treatment. Thеrе іѕ a poise issue involved аѕ well considering thе skin іѕ sewn οn. Wουld уου feel comfortable going tο a function knowing thеrе іѕ a risk thе skin implant сουld fall οff? Thеrе іѕ always a possibility thе implant саn fall οff wіth thіѕ method.

All Natural, Snail Serum Based Acne Scar Cream

Thе nеw science οf acne scar creams glycobiology hаѕ agreed υѕ nеw insights іntο skin care аnd acne scar removal. Thе components collected frοm thе Chilean land snail hаѕ thе scientific name οf Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjagate. Thіѕ ingredient hаѕ thе capability tο coordinate dead skin cell removal bу using іtѕ natural enzyme tο discipline cellular communication. Improved communication between cells promotes proliferation whісh improves collagen аnd elastin levels іn thе skin . Well ahead levels οf collagen аnd elastin аrе needed tο rebuild growth іn thе spot whеrе thе scar existed.

Thе mοѕt serious scar іѕ thе ice pick scar. Thіѕ scar іѕ directly due tο thе depletion οf tissue mass. Thеу аrе normally located οn thе cheek аnd аrе called ice pick due tο appearance οf аn hole οn thе skin, аѕ іf pierced wіth аn ice pick. Glycosamoinoglycans, moisture holding molecules, аrе flooded іn thе area аnd return skin strength. Thе hole іѕ filled іn using skin regenerative process fostered bу thе glycoconjugates.

When we think of chlorine, we automatically think of that pungent odor around swimming pools. While chlorine is indeed used as a disinfectant in swimming pools, and in water treatment facilities, it is also a necessary part of life. The human body needs chlorine in its ionic form of chloride. Chloride is part of table salt and other chemical compounds as well. The gaseous form is what gives it that familiar odor. The gas is also very toxic. The element chlorine was discovered back in 1774, but wasn’t actually given the name of chlorine until 1810.

Because of its toxicity, chlorine gas was used by the Germans in World War I as a weapon. Soon, all sides employed it as a chemical weapon. As a natural element, chlorine is found in nature as part of a salt or dissolved in the oceans, especially in very salty water bodies like the Dead Sea or the Great Salt Lake in Utah.

As a gas, chlorine is greenish yellow color with a bleach-like odor. It’s heavier than air, so tends to stay low to the ground unless there is a breeze to carry it further or upward into the atmosphere. Chlorine spills are highly dangerous because if the gas is carried on the wind, it could reach large populations quickly and there’s little anyone can do at that point except evacuate the people in its path. Chlorine is also somewhat water soluble and produces two acids when dissolved; hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hypochlorous acid (HclO). Since chlorine is used at a lot of water treatment facilities, sometimes workers may become exposed to the gas, or a spill could occur during transport of the gas cylinders to the plant.

Exposure can occur by breathing in the gas or by contact with the skin or eyes. Because chlorine is potent and corrosive, it can immediately burn the skin or eyes and an exposed person should rinse their skin right away. If a person inhales the gas, the effects are quick, usually within a few seconds. A low dose will cause a person to have throat irritation and they will start coughing, but higher doses, the person will begin having trouble breathing and their lungs will be affected and damaged. Children could be affected even worse than adults because their lungs in relation to their body size have a bigger surface area, therefore, they can be exposed to the same amount of chlorine gas, but end up with receiving a larger dose. Unfortunately, there’s not too much that can be done for chlorine gas exposure except for treating the injured person with oxygen to keep them alive. Only in very severe cases is the exposed person likely to die. Most people who receive treatment can recover, but they must be monitored to make sure they don’t have any delayed reactions.

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