INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you apply the mask, you need to make sure that you face is clean canvas. Remove any makeup or lotions you may have on your face and wash your face to fully cleanse. Steaming your face before you apply the mask isn't necessary, but it will help to open your pores and allow the mask to more deeply nourish your skin. To steam, soak clean towels in hot water, then wring them out and hold them against your face for around a minute. You can also steam by holding your face over a bowl of hot water. Pour boiling water into a large bowl, then place the bowl on the table and sit in front of it. Lean forward and hold your face above the pot for a minute with a large clean towel draped over your head and around the sides of the bowl. Wash your hands, then use your fingertips to start patting on the cucumber mask, beginning at your forehead. Leave a circle of uncovered skin around each eye so as not to irritate them. Make sure that the mask layer is at least a half centimeter thick. After you have finished applying your mask, let it sit on your face for fifteen to twenty minutes. This gives the mask time to penetrate and cleanse your skin. Make sure not to touch your face during this time, as this could remove some of the mask. After the fifteen minutes are up, wash the mask away. Splash cold water on your face, and use your fingers to wipe the mask away. Wash your face with more cold water and use your fingers to gently scrub until all remnants of the mask are gone. Cold water closes the pores on your face and seals in the nutrients and other benefits of the mask. Try not to use a face cleanser to remove the mask, since it may be harsh after the mask. If you are having a lot of trouble removing the mask with just water, use a small amount of extra gentle cleanser. Use a clean towel to pat your face dry. Your face should now feel fresh, soothed and moisturized! If you have extra dry skin, consider applying a few drops of facial moisturizer to trouble areas. Otherwise, enjoy your fresh and revitalized skin!

SUMMARY: Wash your face thoroughly. Steam your face. Apply the mask to your face. Leave the mask on your face for fifteen minutes. Rinse off the mask with cold water. Pat your face dry.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A healthy approach to any sort of conflict or hurt is identifying ways your own behavior could change in the future to prevent a similar occurrence. Think back to the situation and determine if there was anything you could have done differently to soften the outcome. For example, if a man hurt you because he did not tell you he was in another relationship, you may have changed the outcome by asking for that information in advance and not assuming it (especially since open relationships are becoming more common). In the future, you might clarify with partners by saying, "Are you single?" or "Is there someone else?" . If you are around people, you are bound to be hurt by them. However, you can lessen the hurt by setting and enforcing healthy personal boundaries. Boundaries can be described as your hard limits, the things you are not okay with. Come up with a list of personal boundaries and be sure to share them with the people in your life. Refuse to feel bad or apologize for trying to get your needs met or for setting boundaries in your relationships. Some people may be offended or shocked that you call them out for hurting you and violating your boundaries. If this happens, don't feel guilty and don't let that stop you. You deserve to stand up for yourself and your emotional well-being. If the man refuses to acknowledge that he hurt you, or if he continues to cross your boundaries, it's probably in your best interests to get some distance. Clearly explain to the person that if he cannot treat you with respect, he is no longer allowed in your life. This can be a really hard step to make, but you must in order to enforce your boundaries and sustain your own self-respect. Talk to a counselor if you are having trouble letting go of someone who does not respect your boundaries.

SUMMARY: Recognize your role in the situation. Set personal boundaries Stand up for your truth without feeling guilty. Let go if he refuses to respect you.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go through your closet periodically and decide what you want to keep. Consider taking out anything you haven't worn in over a year. These items just take up space in your closet, but you can put them to good use. If you don't want to throw these clothes away, you can store them in a suitcase or a box. If a time comes when you decide to wear it again, you can go through storage to retrieve it instead of allowing it to take up closet space. If your clothes don't fit anymore, you can always sell them for a low price at a yard sale. If you don't have enough for a whole yard sale, you can see if you can get some money back for them at Plato's Closet or another thrift store. Even if your clothes are ripped, some people use ripped t-shirts and clothing for other DIY crafts. Lightly used clothing that doesn't fit or you don't like anymore can be donated to stores like Goodwill. There are also clothing donations outside of select Walmarts across the country. This is a good way to help those in need, especially in colder weather. Be sure to get a receipt when you donate to Goodwill or other donations. Charitable donations are tax-deductible!

SUMMARY: De-clutter. Have a yard sale. Give old clothes to Goodwill.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In this method, you'll use water, glow sticks, and several other common ingredients to make water that doesn't need a black light to glow. As in the methods above, start by filling a clear container, like a bottle or jar, with water. You'll also need a few other things before you get started: One or more glow sticks Scissors Dish soap Hydrogen peroxide Waterproof gloves Take each glowstick, find the glass vial within, and bend the stick until you feel a "crack." The tube should immediately begin to glow this will be easiest to see if the lights are off. Repeat this for each glow stick. The more glow sticks you use, the brighter your water will be. Glow sticks are available at party stores and many department stores (especially around Halloween.) They are generally very cheap a 100-pack can cost as little as $12. Try to find the largest glowsticks available, so that your water can offer the most luminescence as possible. Put your gloves on. Using your scissors, carefully cut off the tip of each glow stick and pour the glowing liquid within into the water. Mix the water and the glowing liquid. Be careful remember that each glow stick contains broken glass. ) Your water should now be glowing, but with a few extra ingredients, you can make it even better. Measure out a few capfuls of hydrogen peroxide and pour them into the mixture, then squirt in about a half-teaspoon of ordinary dish soap (e.g., Palmolive, Ajax, etc.) The two chemicals in a glow stick are diphenyl oxalate (in the plastic tube) and hydrogen peroxide (in the inner glass vial.) When you crack the tube, the glass vial breaks and the two chemicals mix, producing light. Adding extra hydrogen peroxide is the same as adding more of the chemical in the glass vial, which makes the reaction brighter. Dish soap contains chemicals that reduce the surface tension of the water, making it easier for the hydrogen peroxide and the diphenyl oxalate to mix. When you're finished, seal your container and shake it (or just stir it) to make sure that all the ingredients have mixed. When you're done, your water will glow with or without a black light (though a black light can enhance the effect.) This mixture is not safe to drink.

SUMMARY:
Fill a container with water and grab your materials. Crack your glowstick(s). Pour the glowing contents into the water. Add hydrogen peroxide and dish soap (optional. Shake and enjoy!