This method will work best if the sky is clear and there are no clouds. However, if it’s cloudy, or the sun is obstructed by trees, you may have to approximate.  If it is cloudy and you can see a vague outline of the sun, you can still do the measurement between the horizon and the sun. There will be a haze around the sun in the clouds: use that haze as the position of the sun. Your calculation may be a bit off, because the haze around the sun is larger than the sun itself, but it will only be by a factor of a few minutes. If it's cloudy and you can't see the sun at all, you won't be able to use this technique. However, if you have a feeling that the sky may clear up, wait ten or fifteen minutes to see if you can see the sun. If your view is blocked by trees or other items on the landscape, you’ll need to find some higher ground where the view is better. Hike or climb up a bit until the sun is unobstructed in the sky and you can see the space between the sun and the horizon.  If the terrain is very hilly and there's no possibility of climbing higher, walk as much as you can to see if you can locate the sun. If you're able to get a bit of a hint of where it is, you can use the method with the approximate location of the sun. If trees are blocking your view, make an approximate guess as well. You'll still be able to see a vague outline of the sun, which will be good enough for a measurement. Hold up one arm with your wrist bent so your palm is facing towards you. It doesn’t matter which hand you pick, left or right: whichever feels most comfortable. Position your hand with your fingers together and your palm flat. Hold the bottom edge of your hand (the side of your pinky finger) parallel to the ground.  You’ll want to take a comfortable stance for this trick, because you’ll have to hold your hands and body still for a while. Make sure that the ground beneath you is solid: no moving rocks, shale, or uncomfortable footing. This could affect the accuracy of your measurement.
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One-sentence summary -- Find the location of the sun. Get a clear view. Get into position.


Lay down on the ground. Keep your feet on the floor with your legs bent, or stretch your legs out straight. Bend your elbows, keeping your arms on the floor and your palms facing up. Your arms should frame your face, and look kind of like a cactus (or goalposts). Stay in this position for 5-10 minutes to allow your neck and shoulders to release.  In order to get neck relief, you will need to stretch out your shoulders, back, and legs. Perform these five moves in a sequence. If you are in severe pain, consult your doctor before starting any kind of exercise. Get into a “tabletop” position on all fours. Make sure that your knees are directly under your hips and your wrists are under your shoulders. Walk your hands out so they are 6 inches (15 cm) in front of you. Lean your hips forward, so that your shoulders are over your wrists again, putting you into a “half-plank” position. Bring your shoulder blades together on your back, and allow your head to hang forward. Hold this position for 2 minutes.  Allowing your head to hang forward may seem counter-intuitive, but this position allows your shoulder girdles to release. This will reduce the tension in your neck. It can be difficult to hold this position for the full 2 minutes at first. Just try to hold it for as long as you can. Work up to the full 2 minutes. Sit down facing a wall, and recline down onto your back. Scoot your bottom right up next to the wall, and lift your legs up against it. Keep your feet hip-distance apart. Tuck your shoulder blades underneath you and bring them together on your back. Hold this position for 3-10 minutes. It can help to place a little bit of weight--such as a sandbag--on the bottoms of your feet, to get a deeper release. Ask someone else to place the weight on your heels to prevent yourself from straining your neck. Turn so that you are facing away from the wall, and press your back up against it. You can sit cross-legged, or with your legs out straight. Gently press your back and the back of your head into the wall. Pull your shoulder blades together gently, and engage your core. Hold this for 3 minutes. Lie down on the floor on your back, with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Bring your feet together so that they are touching, and then allow your legs to fall out to each side. This will help loosen your lower back, hips, and neck. Hold this for 5-10 minutes. Try to relax deeply in this position.
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One-sentence summary -- Lie on your back with “cactus” arms. Let your head hang in a half-plank position. Lie with your legs up the wall. Sit with your back against the wall. Lie on the floor in a “frog” position.


Before you start applying your makeup, make sure that your face is clean and well-moisturized. Moisturizing your face well will help to ensure that your makeup looks even and does not flake off.  Wash your face using a gentle cleanser and some lukewarm water. Do not scrub or exfoliate your skin. Just apply he cleanser with your finger tips and use water to rinse it away. Choose a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type. For example, if you have oily, acne prone skin, then choose an oil-free moisturizer that is labeled as non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). If you have fine lines and/or wrinkles, the choose an anti-aging moisturizer that contains petrolatum and antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Exfoliating your skin can help to reduce oil and prepare your face for a matte look. However, keep in mind that exfoliating too much can irritate your skin. To use an exfoliating cleanser, wet your face with some lukewarm water and then work the exfoliating cleanser into your skin using circular movements.  You may want to pay special attention to your nose, forehead, and chin since these areas tend to get oilier than others. Make sure that you avoid your eyes and the areas around your eyes. Rinse off all of the exfoliating cleanser with water. Milk of magnesia can also help people who have oily skin to achieve a matte makeup look. Use the unflavored original formula and make sure that it does not contain mineral oil.  Use a cotton ball to apply milk of magnesia. Focus on your forehead, nose, and chin, since these areas tend to be oilier than your cheeks. Wait until the milk of magnesia dries completely before applying any makeup over it.
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Wash and moisturize your face. Consider exfoliating. Think about applying milk of magnesia for oil control.