Problem: Article: The sun will just make dark spots worse over time, and it can even cause new spots. Every time you go outside, you should be wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun, particularly where you have dark spots. To make it easier, pick a moisturizer with sunscreen in it so you can apply both at once. Pimples can be annoying, but if you pop them or pick at them, they can turn into dark spots that hang around for months, which is even more annoying. Apply a pea-sized amount of hydrocortisone cream several times a day to the zits to help get rid of them instead. A 1% hydrocortisone cream can decrease the redness and irritation, and you won't be as tempted to pick at your pimples. These cleansers, which contain beta hydroxy acids or alpha hydroxy acids, are typically used to treat acne. However, they can also help prevent pimples by pulling off dead skin. Plus, it helps keep your pores clear. However, you should avoid these cleansers if you have dry or sensitive skin. Some medications have dark spots as a side effect. If you've noticed you've developed dark spots after starting a new med within a few months, ask your doctor if that could be a side effect. Keep taking the medication until you get more information from your doctor.
Summary: Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day. Try a hydrocortisone cream on zits. Wash with a BHA or AHA cleanser. Discuss your medications with your doctor.

Problem: Article: While further education isn't strictly necessary, it will give you a basic understanding of makeup product lines. You'll learn about ingredients and application, both of which are important when starting your own line. Look for a degrees at local community colleges or vo-tech schools, which are cheaper than traditional 4-year colleges and often offer more flexibility. The attributes of your line are what define it and set it apart from other lines. For instance, maybe you want to focus on natural, organic products, or maybe your goal is to produce a high-end luxury line. Alternatively, maybe you want really vivid colors or very smooth, inexpensive makeup. If you want to stand out, bring something new to the marketplace. Think about what you wish you could find in makeup but can't. Try building your line around that. Talk to people you know, as well as cosmetologists. Find out what they want or need in a cosmetic product. For instance, maybe there are colors missing in the natural products you love or maybe you want inexpensive makeup that stays on your face all day. Spend time researching common ingredients. Look at what they do for a product, as well as whether they're common allergens. Decide what kinds of ingredients you'd prefer in your products. Look at products you love to see what kinds of ingredients they have. Check the back of the package and the company's website for ingredients. That can give you a starting point, as you can look up more about each ingredient you find. Check into alternative, natural ingredients, too, to see if they're better for your brand. The FDA regulates items like cosmetics, so study them before you start your business. It may affect what ingredients you choose, for instance. You can find the FDA's regulations on cosmetics at https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/. It's divided into topical sections, so you can find what you need by clicking on the appropriate link. For instance, you may also be required to list all or some ingredients on the label. Check back regularly, as FDA regulations will change over time.
Summary: Obtain a degree or college diploma in cosmetology to gain an understanding of the industry. Choose the attributes you want to base your brand on. Build a brand around what's missing in the marketplace. Study cosmetic products to pick ingredients for your line. Learn the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) regulations.

Problem: Article: When a person stutters, the stuttering may completely block their speech, cause them to repeat sounds, or cause them to "stick" on one sound for too long. During a block, the vocal chords push together with great force, and the person is unable to speak until the tension is released. Becoming comfortable with the stutter and practicing the following techniques will make this tension less severe. While there is no cure for stuttering, these techniques will help you reduce it to manageable levels until it is a much smaller obstacle. People with stutters have won awards in such speech-reliant fields as sports commentary, TV journalism, acting, and singing. Stuttering has nothing to do with lower intelligence, personal mistakes, or bad parenting. It does not mean that you are an especially nervous or anxious person, just that you are exposed to stuttering situations that could make anyone nervous. Realize that your stutter has nothing to do with who you are as a person. It's normal to feel ashamed, but understanding that there's no rational reason behind it may help you feel shame less often and less painfully. Most likely your friends and family know you stutter, so there's no reason to feel anxiety about "revealing" your stutter to them. Be open about the fact that you'd like to practice your speaking, and read aloud to them or make an effort to join a conversation. This is a good step to take, and one that supportive friends should support if you let them know what you're doing. Many people who stutter try to hide the fact, either by avoiding certain sounds, or by avoiding stressful speaking situations entirely. You don't need to go out of your way to speak around bullies, but try not to hold back or switch to safer words when talking to friends, supportive family members, and strangers. The more conversations you hold while stuttering, the more you'll realize that it doesn't hold you back or bother other people nearly as much as you may think. Bullies are one thing; they are trying to get you irritated or upset, and it's best to ignore them or report their behavior to people in authority. Friends, on the other hand, are supposed to support each other. If a friend teases you about your stutter in a way that makes you anxious, let them know it bothers you. Remind them if they slip back into old habits, and warn them that you may need to spend less time together if they continue to cause suffering. Search online for a stuttering support group in your area, or join an online forum. As with many challenges, stuttering can be easier to deal with if you have a group of people who share their experiences. These are also excellent places to find more recommendations about managing your stutter or reducing your fear of stuttering. National stuttering associations exist in India, the United Kingdom, and many other nations. A stutter rarely goes away entirely, but that doesn't mean you've failed to control it. Once you're functioning with minimal anxiety in speaking situations, there's no need to panic when your stutter briefly becomes more severe. Reducing your anxiety will help you live with a stutter and minimize the amount of stress it causes.
Summary:
Understand how stuttering works. Step outside of your shame. Practice speaking in front of supportive people. Stop avoiding speaking situations. Address the behavior of people who tease you. Join a support group for people who stutter. Don't feel the need to cure your stutter completely.