Problem: Article: Exfoliating facial scrubs are sold at most supermarkets, drug stores, and stores that sell beauty products. They usually have small granules designed to force out dead skin cells and debris.  Prices for exfoliating scrubs range. Some are quite expensive, selling for as much as $30, while others might go for under $10. Browsing reviews online or in beauty magazines can help you make an informed decision about the best scrub for you.  Exfoliating scrubs have been criticized by environmentalists. Many of the scrubs use non-disposable plastic beads as granules and this leads to pollution in great lakes and other bodies of water. If you're wary about the environmental impact, it might be a good idea to opt to make your own eco-friendly scrub at home. A simple brown sugar and raw honey scrub can help exfoliate skin and is simple to make. If you're on a budget or distrustful of the heavy use of plastic in some exfoliating scrubs, this might be a better option. In general, mix equal parts raw honey and brown sugar. Mix together well and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Using the scrub you chose, work the concoction into your skin. Use circular motions. Scrub for about two minutes. Be gentle. The beads or grains of sugar should exfoliate your skin without too much extra pressure from you rubbing. Once you've scrubbed for two minutes, use water to remove the honey and sugar from your skin. Wash until your skin is clean and then pat dry with a clean towel. Wait a few minutes and then rub a light facial moisturizer, one that does not use too many oils, into your face once it's fully dry.
Summary: Buy an exfoliating facial scrub. Make a sugar and honey scrub. Rub your scrub on in circular motions. Wash off your face and apply moisturizers.

Problem: Article: Use warm water and a gentle cleanser to relax your skin. This will clean out your pores before the astringent closes them up. Avoid exfoliating cleansers or harsh cleansers that may dry out the skin. Astringents constrict the skin to close pores, but they also have a tendency to dry the skin out simultaneously. A harsh, drying cleanser may dry your skin out too much. Dip a cotton ball into the aloe mixture you've made and allow the juice to soak into the cotton, thoroughly wetting it. Wipe the aloe-drenched cotton over your face and neck. Concentrate on the areas that get oiliest or those that are most prone to break-outs, since these spots will benefit most from the astringent properties of the aloe. In order to have time to work correctly as an astringent, the aloe juice should remain on your face for several hours. Do not wash it off until it has tightened up your skin.  The aloe astringent will be a bit sticky and slimy at first. However, after a few minutes it will begin to dry out, which will make your skin feel tight. For great results, wear the the aloe juice on your face overnight. Bend over your sink and rinse the aloe off with warm water. Use a mild cleanser to get it off of your skin if it has dried and won't come off easily. Use a soft washcloth or a gentle face scrubber to help you get all of the aloe off, if necessary. Cover the entire area that you used the aloe on but be sure to concentrate on the areas that get the driest. Select a light moisturizing lotion rather than a heavy cream. Applying a moisturizer after you apply the aloe juice can help prevent your skin from becoming stiff and flaky. Avoid using oily moisturizers right after using an astringent. The astringent will have removed all of the oil out of your pores and you don't want to add it right back in with your moisturizer. Even though aloe is moisturizing, using it on your skin does remove oil from the skin. Because of this, use it to clean your skin daily but don't use it more than that or you may end up with dry patches of skin. You don't need to use your aloe astringent every day. For example, if you only have occasional oily skin, just use it when you need to clear up the problem.
Summary: Wash your face to clean out your pores before tightening them. Apply the aloe mixture of your choice with a cotton ball. Leave the aloe juice on your face for several hours, if possible. Rinse the mixture off of your skin. Apply a mild moisturizer to your face. Use your aloe astringent no more than once a day.

Problem: Article: Shooting stars are not, in fact, stars at all. They are meteors, which are made up of pieces of interplanetary rocks or debris. When they break into earth’s surface, they light up the night sky. Find a calendar of the next meteor shower and drive out to a dark, secluded place. Though it’s possible to see a shooting star on any given night, you’re likely to see more during a meteor shower. Check out http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/earthskys-meteor-shower-guide for listings of this year’s meteor showers. In order to wish on a star, you have to be able to see the stars. Because of light pollution, it’s nearly impossible to see stars in cities or even large towns or suburbs at night. Take a ride out to one of your favorite scenic spots, such as a mountain, field, or lake outside of the city. It’ll be easier to see the stars out in nature. Once you’ve gotten out into nature, choose an area that seems dark and comfortable and set up camp. Lie on your back or sit so that the stars and night sky are filling your field of vision. Pack as if you’re going on a picnic. Bring a camping chair, layers of clothes, water, and plenty of snacks.
Summary:
Look up the next date of a meteor shower. Get out of the city. Choose an observation spot.