Get These Secrets to Healthy Looking Skin and You'll Look Great

If you're looking for the secrets to healthy looking skin I'll let you in on a secret. You can attribute healthy looking skin to a healthy lifestyle and some high quality skin care ingredients.

But without the basics, no amount of cosmetics and skin care are going to have your skin looking as good as possible.

As far as the basics lifestyle choices go, it's the same things you've heard all your life. Don't smoke, don't drink to excess, get enough rest, exercise and eat right. These will all have a huge impact on the way you look and feel.

Drinking plenty of water will also help your skin to stay healthy looking because you'll be flushing out the toxins you accumulate throughout the day plus you'll be keeping your skin hydrated.

As far as those "other" secrets to healthy looking skin-such as celebrity level ingredients in skin care products-there are some. And here's what they are and why they work.

1-Phytessence wakame-This is a Japanese sea kelp that the Japanese have used for centuries to keep their skin glowing. They also eat it in miso soup and other foods. It's thought to have cancer fighting abilities. Plus, it's scientifically proven to prevent wrinkles and keep your skin smooth. The way it does this is it prevents the breakdown of certain skin cells so you're skin stays taut and wrinkle free for longer.

2-Cynergy TK -Combine this with the Phytessence wakame and watch out! You'll be well on your way to younger, healthier looking skin in just a few uses. Cynergy TK contains something called Functional Keratin which strengthens your skin cells and boosts your collagen and elastin output to keep your skin smooth and healthy looking.

3-Antioxidants-Including Vitamins C and E in your skincare and in your diet through lots of fruits and vegetables will help your skin to glow. They'll keep your skin hydrated naturally and will reverse the signs of aging by destroying free radicals in your environment. Phytessence wakame is a powerful antioxidant. So is a special type of honey called Active Manuka Honey.

As you can see, your lifestyle (and obviously your genes) will go a long way toward keeping your skin healthy looking. But, there are a few ingredients worthy of the secrets to healthy looking skin.

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Best Way To Learn Japanese - A Tale Of Two Cities - Part I

Living in Japan is the best way to learn Japanese because you have the bonuses of having first hand experience of Japanese culture, the country and its people. But before you leave, you need to get your brain ready to take on Japanese and Japan. To lessen culture shock and fortify your acquisition of Japanese, it would be wise to learn to speak Japanese online simply because it is convenient and affordable. Plus the faster you can master the hiragana and katakana (two standard syllabaries that are used in the Japanese writing system), the faster you'll be able to grasp the reading and writing in the textbooks and hence jump start your learning.

Choosing a city depends on whether you're a city or a country person, or a bit of both. For those of you who enjoy the city and country life, Okazaki is the perfect city for you to learn Japanese fluently and experience Japan.

Okazaki is located in the eastern part of the Aichi Prefecture (district) in central Japan. It is about a 2-hour ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) between both Tokyo and Osaka, and Kyoto and Mount Fuji. The main part of the city is bicycle friendly, and to the east are the many hills and the forests that cover them. Okazaki has milder overall temperatures compared to most of Japan, the spring and autumn months are the best times to visit. Also, Okazaki is not as populous as most other cities. The city has many outdoor recreation facilities and parks for the outdoor enthusiast. For those of you who are in need of more contemporary and urban stimulation, the city of Nagoya is only a 30-minute train ride away to the usual big city hustle, bustle, and exciting nightlife.

Okazaki is a prefect symbosis of the old and modern world, of the city and country. This enables you to experience traditional as well as contemporary Japan. Furthermore, despite its recent economic growth, Okazaki has being able to preserve its historical traditions and character. This is evident in the many famous shrines and temples such as the Takisan and Daijuji temples, and the renowned Okazaki Castle. The Okazaki castle was the birthplace of the famous Japanese military leader Tokugawa Iyeyasu. He was portrayed in James Clavell's novel Shogun based on historical figures and events of Japan in the 1600s. However, Okazaki is most famous for their fireworks. The city proudly showcases these fireworks with amazing firework displays during the three-day Summer Festival in August, which is attended by people nationwide.

Because Okazaki is smaller, it is cheaper to live in and accommodations that are close to the school/college are easier to find. In addition, Okazaki language colleges include free cultural workshops such as making arts with Washi (origami paper) and weekend excursions, such as trips to Kyoto, to visit and explore the old Imperial city. Or you could opt to plan your own excursions.

All work and no play make you a burned out student. So you should take advantage of using your free time to interact with the locals by:

· Checking out the Okazaki bars and restaurants that specialize in tempura or in fugu (blowfish)or udon and kishimen noodle dishes or the world famous Okazaki Hatcho miso soup that is known for its medicinal and health benefits.

· Checking out the Okazaki nightlife that offers many Karaoke bars and local Japanese lounges called izakaya where you can eat and drink.

Remember the best way to learn Japanese is in Japan. However, before you go you need to educate yourself with regards to its history, culture and etiquette, and at least learn basic Japanese. If you want the best of both worlds, then Okazaki is the ideal city to study Japanese. Okazaki offers you a chance to experience a truly Japanese experience without the often daunting "bigness" and fast-paced pulse of a "mega" city like Tokyo.