Problem: Article: These can be purchased at any beauty or cosmetics store, or spa.  Typically you leave your facial mask on for fifteen minutes, unless otherwise specified. To remove it, just rinse with a washcloth (not your fingers!) and warm water, and finish with a splash of cold water. Homemade face masks are not only more affordable, but also more effective. They contain natural and fresh ingredients that are less likely to conflict with facial cleansers, including:  Tomatoes: Remove the seeds and mash into puree. Apply to face and let it sit for fifteen minutes as your skin absorbs its antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. Great for hydrating dry skin and fighting acne. Add lemon and sugar to exfoliate and abolish blackheads. Avocado: Can be used alone or combined with honey and lemon. Avocado is rich in Vitamins A and E, and antioxidants and oils that help your skin retain its elasticity and smoothness. Papaya: Similar consistency to avocado; try blending with cream or yogurt. Pumpkin: Much like papaya, pumpkin makes a mighty moisturizer. Try blending it with cream and honey. Pineapple: Brighten and soften skin by blending pineapple with honey until smooth and applying to your face. Strawberry: Combine strawberry pulp with either honey, cream or yogurt to achieve the right consistency. Strawberries not only hydrate skin but also help prevent and alleviate sunburn. Banana: Smooths and softens skin. Contains potassium which helps combat dark circles. Best combined with honey and lemon. I suggest you use a very ripe banana; they're much easier to mash. Lemon: Lemon is often added for its cleansing properties. It functions as a toner or astringent. Chocolate: Cocoa powder can be mixed with any number of things--yogurt, honey, milk or even clay. Its nutrients and antioxidants help combat effects of aging. Egg Whites: Egg white masks, mixed with a little milk and honey, are extremely effective against acne. Best you leave some extra room around the eyes and mouth, because the egg white mask gets tight as it dries out. Milk: Milk can be used in combination with other ingredients to make a mask, or by itself, simply to cleanse the face. Just dip a cotton ball in milk and gently massage against your face. This will hydrate and nourish your skin as well as clean it. Milk will also help to even out your skin tone and achieve that porcelain finish that you're looking for. Queen Elizabeth of England and Cleopatra used to take milk baths to achieve that fair and radiant complexion. Milk contains vitamins A and D which work to soften skin.  Honey, yogurt and oatmeal are commonly used in combination with other ingredients.
Summary: Apply facial masks to keep your skin youthful and smooth. You can also make your face masks at home using the following ingredients.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Sometimes the hardest part of talking to people is figuring out how to start the conversation. This can be particularly intimidating when you want to talk to someone that you have not previously met. To strike up a conversation with a new person, try to find some common ground.  For example, if you are waiting in line at your neighborhood coffee shop, you could say to the person in front of you, "What's good here? I've never tried any of their specialty drinks." You can also comment on the situation. Try saying, "Isn't it nice out today?". If the person responds in a favorable tone, you can follow up with some more specific comments. Another conversation starter is making a comment about the person you want to talk to. You could say, "I really love that bag you're carrying." Look for someone who is not otherwise occupied and has a friendly expression. For example, if you are standing in line and someone makes eye contact with you, offer a smile and an opening question. Avoid trying to start a conversation with someone who is speaking to someone else or who is actively engaged in a task.  At a party, a good place to start a conversation is near the food table or bar. These things provide natural conversation starters, such as "Have you tried the spinach dip?" or "Can you show me how to use this wine opener?" If you are having trouble mingling at a party, head towards the kitchen. This is often a gathering space, and you can join in the crowd by helping to mix drinks or set out snacks. The same rules apply when deciding when to approach a co-worker. Wait until they are not obviously engaged with someone else. Lunch is an ideal time to start a conversation. Maybe you want to talk to someone you've met, but you don't know how to break the ice. One effective approach is to ask that person something about themselves. Questions are a great way to get the conversational ball rolling.  If you want to chat to a colleague in the cafeteria, questions are a good way to start. Try saying, "How was your weekend? Did you take advantage of the great weather?" Maybe you'd like to get to know your new next door neighbor. When you see her grabbing her mail, say, "How are you adjusting to your new neighborhood? Let me know if I can recommend a good pizza place." You don't have to have a great opening line in order to start talking to someone. You can start by saying something as basic as "Hi" or "How are you?". The other person will often take it from there and keep the conversation going.  You can make a simple statement about yourself. After a challenging spinning class, say to the person next to you, "Wow, I'm going to be sore later." By keeping things simple, you are starting the conversation, but allowing the other person to help you get things started. It also takes some of the pressure off of you to find something clever to say. When you are trying to start a conversation, it is important that you do not make the other person feel awkward. Many people have a tendency to babble or chat nervously when making small talk. This can lead to a common social problem known as over-sharing.  Unless you are talking privately to someone you know well, it's best to avoid sharing sensitive information about yourself. For example, don't try to start a conversation by telling a casual acquaintance the  results of your most recent checkup at your gynecologists office. People often feel uncomfortable when you share personal information. The cashier at the grocery store likely does not want to hear that your teenage daughter is not performing well at school. When you are starting a conversation, stay away from potentially sensitive subjects. Sometimes silence can feel awkward. Your natural inclination might be to fill that silence with chit chat. However, there are times that it is best to stay silent.  If you are bored on an airplane, you might want to entertain yourself by talking to your seatmate. But if she is giving you certain social cues, find another way to amuse yourself. If someone is avoiding making eye contact, that is a sign she doesn't feel like talking. Someone who is reading or listening to headphones is probably also content to remain silent.
Summary:
Talk to a new person. Choose the right person to approach. Approach someone you know. Keep it simple. Avoid over-sharing. Know when not to talk.