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Economic Empowerment: Avon Foundation And Its Beneficiaries Aim to End Financial Abuse For victims of domestic violence, the signs are not always as obvious as a bruise or broken bone. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence , in 98 percent of abusive relationships victims experienced financial abuse — tactics designed to limit an abuse victim’s access to assets. Financial abuse is rooted in the aggressor’s control over a partner. Requiring a partner to turn over each paycheck or provide receipts for every purchase, imposing an unreasonable allowance or budget, or harassing the victim at his or her workplace are among the typical behaviors. The decision to leave an economically abusive relationship can be especially complicated and painful—survivors report that one of the top reasons for staying in or returning to an abusive relationship was concern over the ability to provide for themselves and their children. To help combat financial a...
Why SPF Just Isn’t Enough You probably consider the sun your skin’s number one villain. And you’d be right. The closest star in our solar system is a DNA-damaging danger that you better take seriously — not just on National Sunscreen Day (May 27), but every day. That being said, when it comes to your complexion, there are other environmental factors to consider. For example, cold weather and wind can dry out your skin and cause irritation. Dust from the air clogs pores, and invisible pollutants can break down skin’s natural oils, interfering with its cell-rebuilding process. Extreme temperatures (for instance, going from an air-conditioned office out into a hot, humid day) cause skin to adapt more quickly than usual and become imbalanced. SPF alone may not be enough. There, we said it. So, short of just never, ever going outside — what’s a girl to do? Well, lots of dermatologists will tell you that there are two keywords to keeping skin young: protect and repair. How, you a...
What My Unique Beauty Feature Taught Me It’s no secret that beauty comes in all shapes, colors and sizes. But it’s the quirks that truly bring out a woman’s individuality and helps shape her personality. Whether it’s a freckle-covered nose, a head full of gray strands or a gap-toothed smile, unique features are what make us fascinating. Beauty for a Purpose spoke with five bloggers whose little idiosyncrasies helped propel them into becoming the proud, confident and fearless women they are today. Photo Courtesy of I'esha Hornes The secret's in the smile “Growing up, I faced bullying and ridicule about my gap from other children at school and even my own family members. I was constantly told I needed to get my teeth fixed—that I was ugly and shouldn't smile so much or laugh too loudly. It was hurtful. All I wanted was to close the gap. But as I got older, I realized how unique my gap made me. I started to love the idea that because of my gap, people rare...
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