Problem: Article: Instead of going to your local supermarket, consider shopping at a health store for cosmetics. You may be able to find an all-natural cosmetic store in your area. These stores will offer more cosmetic choices that are all-natural, organic, or chemical-free.  Many supermarkets, and some larger superstores, have sections dedicated to organic and natural products. Look for these sections in your local store and see what they offer. You can also order natural and chemical-free cosmetics online. Remember, though you are shopping at a health store or Whole Foods, you still should read labels. Many brands offer natural or chemical-free cosmetics. Some may only be available in your local health store, while others may be found in some department stores or supermarket. Learn to spot familiar and trusted brands that have no chemicals. Some popular natural, chemical-free brands include Dr. Bronner’s, Tom’s of Maine, Hugo Naturals, Plantlife, Burt’s Bees, Aubrey Organics, and MyChelle. Some popular cosmetic companies are releasing products with harmful products removed. These products may say phthalate-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free. However, remember to always look at the label. Double check the ingredients to make sure they haven’t added additional chemicals although they took out one or two. Remembering every chemical to avoid can be difficult. You may start keeping a list of the ingredients to avoid on you at all times. However, if you forget your list, or you are just starting to switch to chemical-free, there are some keywords and general characteristics for cosmetics you can memorize for a quick and easy start to chemical-free cosmetics. If you can’t remember every chemical to avoid, the following tips can be a helpful quick guide.  When buying hand sanitizer, go for products with 60% ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Avoid the word triclosan on the label. Don’t buy SPF over 50 or with added insect repellent. Avoid sunscreen in aerosols or powder forms. Instead, buy sunscreen with zinc or titanium dioxide. Limit usage of dark permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners. Avoid fragrance and perfumes in any cosmetic product. Avoid products with the words paraben and triclosan. The effects of many commercially available products can be achieved using natural, DIY at-home alternatives. The internet is full of recipes for all-natural face washes, face masks, hair products, and body scrubs.  Try using honey, oil, or oatmeal to clean your face.  You can make body scrubs with sugar and oil or even coffee grounds. You can treat your hair with eggs honey, mayonnaise, and even vinegar. You can even make your own makeup, perfume, and even hand sanitizer. The fewer cosmetics you use, the fewer chemicals  you are introducing into your body. Think about which cosmetics you can live without. Cut it out of your routine to eliminate those chemicals.  For example, ask yourself questions about the products you use. Can you go without foundation makeup? How about aftershave? Do you need to use hair products? Make a list of products you can eliminate and stop buying them.
Summary: Shop at health or natural stores. Become familiar with safe brands. Look for chemical-free cosmetics. Avoid certain characteristics. Make your own cosmetics. Use fewer cosmetics.

Problem: Article: There are some risks that are never worth it, like driving drunk or committing a crime. If there is substantial risk of injury or punishment and no true benefit, don't take the risk.  Risks that pose unnecessary harm to other people are usually not worth it either. It is not your place to risk the safety of other people. Risky sports like skydiving may be the exception to this rule. For some, this may be a reasonable risk because the adrenaline rush and genuine enjoyment are a huge reward. For others, this may seem like a reckless risk. If you want to make smart choices, it's very important to understand how much risk a given activity involves, how significant the risk is, and what the potential benefits are. Carefully compare the possible consequences with the possible benefits in order to determine if a risk is worth it for you.  Some risks may be worth it in certain situations, but not in others. For example, if you want to quit your job and move to a new city with no plan, the risks will be higher if the economy is bad and you have a lot of debt to pay off than they will if the economy is flourishing and you are debt-free. It helps to have as clear an understanding as possible of what could actually go wrong. If you can get some kind of objective data or talk to an expert about the potential outcome, do it. If not, take some time to think through the possible consequences carefully. Try assigning a number value to each risk and benefit. (The worse the risk or better the benefit, the higher the number.) This can help you compare the risks and benefits of a specific activity in a very logical way. For example, if you are contemplating a risky investment, assign a number to the possibility of losing your investment (maybe an 8) and one to the possibility of making a fortune (maybe a 10). Then compare these two to help you determine whether the risk is worth it. While taking risks is often a good thing, you should always make sure there is something in place to protect you from the worst case scenario. For example, if you want to start a business, your knowledge and experience can protect you from failure. If you want to swim with sharks, a cage can protect you from being eaten. In many cases, a financial safety net is a very good idea. Having a little cushion to protect you against losing your home and not being able to feed your family can make it much easier to take the risk of starting a business. It's important not to fixate on the worst possible scenario (because this can prevent you from taking any kind of risk), but it does pay to be prepared. Before you take a risk that has potentially serious consequences, plan out how you will handle the worst case scenario.  For example, if you want to invest all of your savings into a new business, come up with a way that you will be able to pay your mortgage if the business fails, such as renting out a room in your house. If you are taking a risk by asking a stranger out on a date, decide in advance that you will say something like, "Okay, no problem. Have a nice day," if he says no. Whenever you take a risk, it's important to think of the way your decision may affect others. For example, if the thing you want to do carries a serious risk of injury or death, think about how this will affect your family when deciding if the risk is worth it. If your risk will have a serious impact on another person, it may be a good idea to talk to them about it. While it is ultimately your decision, it will help to know how the other person feels about it.
Summary: Avoid reckless risks. Always weigh the risks and benefits. Maintain a safety net. Have a plan for failure. Consider others.

Problem: Article: Using one with molded cups and padding helps hide your extra stuffing. It should be about twice the size of your bra cup. The folded piece should be about the size of your bra cup. If it's too large, pieces will stick out and give your secret away. Trim off a bit at the end. Repeat this step on the other side.  Use one piece of tissue per cup. If you add more, they're more likely to bunch up and ruin your silhouette. If you're not satisfied with the amount of boost, try thicker tissues or 3- or 4-ply toilet paper. If it looks uneven, go back to the beginning and repeat with a fresh tissue. Tissues are not the material of choice, since they absorb and hold moisture from perspiration, losing their shape and making you uncomfortable. However, this method will work if you're in a bind.
Summary:
Put on your bra. Rip off a piece of tissue. Fold the tissue in half. Put the square of tissue in your bra so that it fits inside the cup perfectly. Check yourself in a mirror and make sure you look symmetrical. Use tissues for emergency stuffing only.