INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can either buy an aloe vera plant or you can buy pre-made aloe vera gel. An aloe vera plant should be available at your local plant store and pre-made aloe vera gel is available at most pharmacies and grocery stores. To extract the gel from the leaf you will need to cut a good sized leaf from the aloe vera plant. It should be about 5 – 6 inches long.  Wash the leaf well in water and, using a knife, cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or a knife to scoop out as much gel as possible. You should always try a small amount of gel from the plant or a commercial product on a small area before applying all over. You need to make sure you don't have an allergy or sensitivity to the plant. It is in the same botanical family as lilies, onions and garlic, so if you react to those plants, you will likely react to aloe. Either way, try the gel on your wrist, allow it to dry, and then rinse it off. If there is no reddening, itchiness or swelling, you can try it on your face. Take 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel and add two to three drops of lemon juice. The lemon juice helps maintain the pH of the skin. Mix well.  Use a Q-tip to apply the mixture directly on the acne. Let this stay on your face for at least 20 – 30 minutes or overnight. Rinse off with lukewarm water and cleanse as usual. Repeat daily. Cut one to two leaves about 6 inches from an aloe plant and trim off the spikes along the sides of the leaf. Cut the leaves open and scoop out the gel.  Add 1 teaspoon of honey (honey has additional antibacterial properties) or five to seven drops of lemon juice to the aloe vera gel. Mix any additives into the gel thoroughly. Apply the gel all over your face or use a Q-tip to apply the mixture directly on the acne. If you can, leave the gel on overnight, but for at least 20 – 30 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and cleanse as usual. Repeat daily. It may take some time for the healing effects of the aloe vera to help your condition. If these treatments don't improve your acne in three to four weeks, make an appointment with a dermatologist to determine what your best course of action is.

SUMMARY: Get aloe vera. Test a small amount of the aloe vera on your skin. Use aloe vera for spot treatment. Use aloe vera to create a facial mask. Continue treatments for several weeks.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is generally true if you work in a workplace with a business or business casual dress code. You might be able to get away with a dark lip color if you have darker skin, but otherwise, avoid dramatic or bright colors. Opt for nudes, beiges, and pastels around your eyes, and apply minimal eyeliner. Do have at least a basic makeup regimen for work. Women are perceived more favorably when they take those extra steps. You never know: some foundation, a bit of eyeshadow, and a sweep of mascara may be the little thing that tilts the balance in your favor. You have less to constrain your style, so why not go for something a bit more astonishing? Break out the bright red lipstick for a kissable confidence boost. Play with a tropical theme for your eyeshadow. Add false eyelashes to take your lash game from good to great. If you’re going out after work, start your day with the basics. Line your eyes lightly, put on a coat of mascara, and wear a single shade of eyeshadow. Once you get to the end of your workday, you can pop in the bathroom for extra eyeliner, another shade or two of eyeshadow to complete the effect, and an extra coat (or two) of mascara. Finish it off with a bright touch of lip color and you’ll be good to go.

SUMMARY: Choose neutrals or lighter colors for workplace wear. Play with brighter, bolder colors for evenings out. Set yourself up for an easy transition.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will likely only lead to confused feelings and emotions on both sides, and will erode any finality the breakup may have had. Some people may prefer to completely cut themselves off from their partner to recover from a break up, but over time, you might find you are comfortable enough to reconnect with your former partner. Only do this once a significant period of time has passed and you feel you have moved on from the relationship, even if you were the one who did the breaking up. The violence you experienced with your partner could continue after you have broken up or take the form of stalking or harassment.  Avoid communicating with the person and state clearly only once via email or text that you want no further contact with them and any you have will be regarded as harassment. Keep a record of any unwanted contact, but do not reply. Call the police if there is repeated contact or direct threats.

SUMMARY: Avoid getting physical with the person after the break up. Wait a sufficient period of time before spending time with the person. Seek legal assistance if the person exhibits stalking behavior or harassment.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Collagen powder is popular among Paleo and ketogenic diets because of its high protein content. Using collagen powder is an easy way to add this vital nutrient to your daily meals. This is a great idea if you work out or play sports, as the protein in collagen helps build and restore muscles. Collagen powder is said to reduce cravings, especially for sweet foods. Protein helps regulate blood sugar level, and sugar cravings are often caused from blood sugar fluctuations. By using collagen powder, you may be able to balance your cravings and kick them to the curb. This over time can help you lose weight, if paired with healthy eating and regular exercise. In general, collagen powder may help reduce inflammation in joints across the body. The added nutrients help promote bone health. Consider using collagen powder if you suffer from widespread joint pain or osteoarthritis. For instance, this can help athletes with sore, achy bones. While using skincare products with collagen helps target particular areas, adding collagen powder to your diet can help hydrate the skin overall. Using collagen powder can also help your skin produce collagen naturally, which decreases wrinkles. Results may take up to 8 weeks. There are 2 different types of collagen powder, though both are very rewarding. Collagen peptides work great for skin, bone, and digestive health. Collagen powder is most effective for gut health and improving sleep quality. As a whole, collagen peptides is easiest to digest and retain the nutrients.  Use collagen protein if you want a gelatin substitute. The gel-like consistency of collagen protein works great when cooking in breakfast and desserts. Go with collagen peptides if mixing with cold liquids. Collagen peptides work well to make things like smoothies and soups.

SUMMARY:
Add collagen powder to your diet if you want to increase protein intake. Give collagen a try if you want to reduce cravings and lose weight. Supplement with collagen if you want to reduce joint inflammation. Try using collagen to improve overall skin health. Choose to use either collagen protein or collagen peptides.