INPUT ARTICLE: Article: TCA peels can have positive impacts on your skin by removing signs of aging and acne. However, there are certain instances when you should not apply a TCA peel. Do not use a TCA peel if you: Have cuts, broken skin, or received a recent facial surgical procedure. Have a sunburn. Have active Herpes simplex 1 sores. Are pregnant or breastfeeding. Have taken Accutane in the last year. Have recently received chemotherapy or radiation treatment. In order to prepare your skin for a TCA peel and make the treatment more effective, you should use a face product that contains AHAs, such as glycolic or lactic acids. There are a variety of creams, lotions, and toners available for your skin. Begin using this product approximately five to seven days before applying the peel. TCA peels can be purchased through online retailers or through a dermatologist. Once you have acquired a TCA solution, you should read and follow all of the instructions provided by the manufacturer. TCA peels can be highly acidic so it is very important that you follow all directions. This way you will be able to determine if the acid solution is too strong or if you are allergic to the solution. For example, if you want to apply a TCA peel to your face, you should test a small patch of skin under your ear. This area is out of the way and will not be overly visible if you have a negative reaction. Always test the skin near the area you want to treat. Rinse the test patch of skin once it starts to burn. This way you will know how the peel will react on your skin. If the spot that was tested becomes itchy, red, or bumpy, you should not apply the peel to your skin. This is likely a sign that you are experiencing an allergic reaction.

SUMMARY: Determine if you are a suitable candidate for a TCA peel. Use products that contain alpha hydroxy acids 5-7 days before the peel. Read all the instructions provided with the peel. Test the TCA on a small patch of skin. Wait 48 hours to apply the peel.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look for a place with good ventilation where burns and spills won't matter. Put on gloves and goggles to protect yourself. An old baking pan works well for this purpose. If you're making more than 1 soft plastic lure, you can arrange several molds on the pan. This will make it easier to remove the soft plastic lure from the mold after it cools and solidifies. Be aware that the cooking spray may affect the smell of the lure. If you fill the cup fuller than this, you may have difficulty pouring the resin into the mold once it's heated. If you're melting down old soft plastic lures, put them in the cup in place of the resin. As the resin heats, it will first thicken and then thin, changing from a milky white to clear. Microwave the resin in 30 second increments until it is clear. Stop heating at once if you see smoke. The cup may be hot, so use a pot holder and exercise caution. Add the color drop by drop until you have the shade you want. Stir the resin slowly as you add color. Use only non-metal glitter to avoid starting a fire in the microwave. As with color, add scents and flavorings gradually in small amounts. This allows the color, flavoring, scents, and glitter to be incorporated into the resin.

SUMMARY: Choose a suitable work space and put on protective gear. Put your mold on a heat-resistant surface. Spray the mold cavities with cooking spray. Fill a microwave-safe measuring cup half-full of plastic resin. Microwave the resin in 30 second increments until it is clear. Remove the cup of resin/plastic from the microwave. Add a few drops of your desired color. Add scents, flavorings, and glitter if desired. Return the cup to the microwave and heat on high for 30 seconds.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Holding the handle of the rake can cause blisters on your hands. Your hands may also get dirty from picking up leaves from your pile and placing them into bags. To protect your hands, make sure that you wear a pair of heavy duty canvas or leather work gloves. You can find these gloves at any home improvement store. Rakes can hurt if you drag them across your foot. There may also be insects and other small creatures hiding in your yard. To protect yourself from injury and bites, make sure that you are wearing a pair of closed toed shoes. Work boots are a good choice for doing yard work. If you will be mulching your leaves or if you have allergies, then you may want to wear a mask over your face. This will help to protect you from breathing in the dust and allergens released as you rake and mulch your leaves. You can find a mask at a home improvement store. Wearing long sleeves and pants is also a good idea when you are doing yard work. Even if the weather is not cold yet, there may be insects, snakes, and other small creatures lurking in your yard. Wearing long pants and long sleeves will help to protect you from bites. A pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt is a good choice for raking leaves. You can wear a jacket and a hat too if the weather is cold.

SUMMARY:
Wear gloves. Put on some closed toed shoes. Use a mask if you have allergies. Wear long sleeves and pants.