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IF YOU USE SPONGES IN THE SHOWER change them every month to prevent acne causing bacteria build up. STRESS AGES SKIN It causes your body to release hormone cortisol which breaks down collagen and dries skin. GENTLE, ROUTINE FACIAL MASSAGES can help relax tensed muscles and improve micro-circulation of blood and lymph in the top layers of skin. This may help reduce puffiness and smooth skin. SKIN REGENERATES itself every 28 days, and new cells incorporate whatever raw materials you have eaten. So increases good fat like fish oil and antioxidants through fruits, vegetables and green tea. IF YOUR SKIN IS LOSING BOUNCE cut down on sugar, as it causes glycation where collagen strands get tangled, stiff and less supportive of skin. BE GENTLE WHEN YOU WASH YOUR FACE. Dermatologists suggest you wash twice daily with mild cleanser and warm water for just one or two minutes (longer only irritates skin). Use your hands instead of rough washcloth or use a soft w

Saffron Cake

Saffron Cake It is very simple and easy to cook and also very delicious  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Bake Time: 45 minutes 15 tbsp (200g) butter ½ tsp (0.5 g) of saffron (usually sold in 1 gram packages use ½ of that) 1 tsp sugar 2 eggs 1 1/3 cups (3 dl) sugar 1 cup (2.5 dl) milk 1 3/2 cups (4 dl) flour 2 tsp baking powder Confection sugar for decoration Turn oven to 350 F (175C). Butter a round cake pan with removable bottom. Melt the butter. Mix the saffron in a mortar with 1 tsp of sugar until you have it all into a powder consistency. Using a mixer, whip up the eggs and sugar until fluffy.  Add the saffron/sugar mixture and then the butter and milk. Then add the baking powder and flour until all mixed together. Pour into the cake form and bake for about 45 minutes. Powder with confection sugar before serving.