A great poem!

A great friend sent me this poem. I don't know where he got it from but I thought you would really love it.

Life is enriched by our own actions
By enriching the lives of others
We in turn enrich our own lives
A reservoir stores inwardly,
Rivers freely flow outwardly
By the seeds of goodness we plant,
We are blessed accordingly
Our giving acts of Kindness and love towards others
is what brings us fulfillment
To abundantly harvest joy
Plant seeds of joy for others

Aspirin and Blemishes

The use of aspirin as a treatment for blemishes is an old but effective trick that has been passed down from generation to generation. Aspirin is an analgesic (anti-pain), anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic (fever-reducing) medicine that works by inhibiting the production of messengers (called prostaglandins) that act on the central nervous system. Aspirin is made from the Willow tree which is a source for Salycilic Acid. Salycilic Acid is used in many over the counter, professional, and medical medication for the treatment of acne. Aspirin contains high amounts of Salycilic Acid which makes it perfect for spot treatments of blemishes. Simply crush an aspirin, add a bit of water, mix into a paste and apply ONLY on the blemish. Leave the mixture on the skin for as long as possible. You may sleep with this mixture on your face. If you are allergic to aspirin interior or exterior DO NOT USE!!!! Please use common sense when using any remedy and discuss any questions with your doctor.
The Pros for aspirin use on blemishes:
Shrinks the size of zits
Helps alot with redness
Helps exfoliate
You have really smooth skin afterward
WORKS!
The Cons for aspirin use on blemishes:
Can be messy

Another use for aspirin as a mask (I found this on the internet and thought it was great!)
Aspirin breaks down into a wonderful beta-hydroxy acid which is oil-soluble and excellent at penetrating pores beneath the sebum and dissolving/exfoliating dead skin cells. I combine it with the leaves from a bag of Green Tea, which is high in essential anti-oxidants that protect against harmful agents and stimulate circulation which is good for healing and skin tone. Leave on for a minimum of 20 min. After I rinse this mask off, my skin is soft, bright, even-toned and fresh looking.

*CAUTION: If you are allergic to aspirin or salicylic acid, please don't use this. If you're wary or not sure if you are, do a test patch somewhere on your arm or something and see what happens.*

Recipe (provided by acne.org):
What You Need:
10 aspirin pills
1 bag of green tea
Water
Honey (strongly recommended) and/or jojoba oil

* It will be easier for you if you find uncoated aspirin because it will dissolve quicker in water. I can never find the stuff, though, so I take the aspirin pills, put them in a ziplock bag and use a broom handle to roll over them and crush them up. You don't have to do it this way, but whatever way you find to help you crush them up is fine.

* I put the crushed aspirin into a bowl. Then, I run a bag of green tea under warm water just enough to moisten it. I squeeze the water from that to start the paste making process. Then, I open up the bag and dump in the green tea leaves.

* People find that just water and aspirin is difficult to work with because it crusts up easily and doesn't spread very well, so people use all sorts of things to help it along, including: honey, jojoba oil, clay powder, etc. My skin likes Jojoba oil, so I use it.

* Use just enough of the honey and whatever else you're using to make a spreadable paste.

* Then, you apply this to your face, let it sit for about 15 minutes, then rinse it off. Some people like to use it as a scrub while they're rinsing it off, so if you like scrubbing, go for it.

* Finish it off with a couple splashes of cold water and then your toner and/or moisturizer if you use one.


Some notes:
Green Tea
Green tea is high in EGCG which is a powerful anti-oxidant, protecting your skin from harmful conditions. It also promotes circulation which is good for your skin.

Honey
Honey contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium chlorine, sulfur, iron and phosphate; vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B6; copper, iodine and zinc (in small amounts). It's a good alternative to alpha hydroxy masks because of its acid content, yet is also good for sensitive skin. Its a natural antiseptic and also aids in healing the skin.

Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is made from the seed of the Jojoba plant. It's non-comedogenic and great for balancing your skin and moisturizing it.


I will add to this list as I find great and effective uses for aspirin!