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One woman’s skin-care routine is another’s beauty ritual.

American women tend to see skin care from a clinical point of view, while French women often consider their time at the vanity in their toilette as a pleasurable part of their day, says Beth DiNardo, general manager of Darphin US, the American branch of the Paris-based cosmetics company.

“In the American culture, there is a focus on skin care to prevent the negatives,” she says, “whereas in French culture, skin care is a ritual that should be an enjoyable and positive part of the day.”

DiNardo’s suggestions on developing a French-style ritual:

•Use cleansing milks instead of soap or other drying cleansers. “French women love rich, creamy cleansers,” she says.

•Toning is a step that French women do not skip. Every French woman has a toner — which is supposed to remove residual oil or dirt — in her skin care lineup, according to DiNardo.

•Use aromatic oils. French women have long believed in the power of oils to nourish the skin, and the aromatics add to the pleasure.

•Take the time to inhale the aromas and warm the oil in the hands before application.

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Wondering what you can do to nurture healthy, vibrant skin from the inside out? Tackle stress! Make Dr. Amy’s seven habits — which are the heart and soul of her book, The Mind-Beauty Connection — part of your life. Then, watch every inch of you — but especially your face — start to look younger, less stressed, more alive. Each step chips away at the nonstop pressure and tension that can age you 6 years or more. Use the 9-Day Renewal Plan to get the stress wrecking-ball rolling.

1. Practice Deep Breathing
Shift your body’s balance of oxygen versus carbon dioxide in favor of energizing, stress-squashing oxygen by doing slow, controlled breathing exercises. Here are three good ones.

How often? Aim for twice a day.

Why do it? When you focus on your breathing, you’re not focusing on anything else (your to-do list or the late babysitter). That mental shift helps remove stressors, bringing you to a deeper level of consciousness, a place where you can put things into perspective. Read more

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Grabbing a short snooze can give you the lift you need to tackle the rest of your day — physically and mentally — but the perks don’t stop there. Research suggests that napping benefits almost every aspect of human wellness, from lowering your risk for heart disease and repairing cells to lifting your mood and stamina to knocking down stress and making you more productive. All this can translate to living longer, staying more active, and looking younger.

What are the keys to being a power napper? Follow these three simple rules:

* Set aside 30 minutes total — 10 minutes to fall asleep and 20 minutes for the actual nap. Use an alarm.
* Take off your shoes and get comfortable; try to nap in a reclined position on a couch or in your car (but be safe); avoid direct sunlight.
* Avoid napping past 3 p.m. If you nap too late in the day, you can disrupt your nighttime sleep.

Not a napper? Napping isn’t for everyone, so see how it works for you.