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[asamoanteine]

What is the best way to treat acne?

Before I go on with my blog post, I would like to talk a little bit more about acne. Do you know what acne is? Acne is defined to be a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Wondering what hair follicles are? Hair follicles are the living part of the hair that contains cells and connective tissues.  Acne, also, is a disorder that affects the skin's oil glands. It is also known as pimples. I've seen so many people here on our island suffering from acne. Acne is the most common skin disorder of teenagers affecting about 85%. It does destroy one's beauty leaving them to look displeasing.  Acne often causes whiteheads, blackheads, pimples as I mentioned before and it usually appears on the forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

Maintaining a good and healthy skin care routine can prevent acne breakouts. Like I've mentioned in my previous blog post, make sure to wash your face twice a day with soap and water. Washing your skin especially your face and hands with water and soap daily can help lower the spread of coronavirus which is currently spreading all over the world today.  So we must start a good skincare routine to protect ourselves from skin problems and diseases as well.

As Samoans, we need simple and affordable products to get rid of our acne. We barely have any products here on our island that can help us get rid of acne, pimples and blackouts. Therefore, I will share with you some home remedies of your choice that can treat acne below. 

1: Baking Soda

 Baking soda is a  pleasing home remedy that can help a person get rid of acne/ pimples because it exfoliates the skin to remove excess oil, dirt, and dead skin cells. First, you must make a thick paste by mixing one teaspoon of baking soda with water or lemon juice or anything you want.  Baking soda has plenty of uses. Using it to cure acne is one of it's uses.

2: Oatmeal

Oatmeal is another remedy that can help cure acne. It is naturally soothing, and this simple oatmeal mask can help clear acne. Mix 2 teaspoons of oatmeal, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and add some enough water then can form a paste. Rub the paste all over your face and gently rub it in.

3:Simple Honey Mask

This mask is simple. Before applying this mask, make sure to rinse your face with warm water to open up pores. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, rinse the honey off with warm water then rinse it again with cold water to close the pores.

4: Cucumber Face Mask

The cucumber face mask is a cooling, soothing face mask which will help smooth your skin, which can often feel rough from acne. Smash one cucumber, strain the water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water. ~Cook-Bolden. 

I hope these have helped those of you with acne that needs to be cleared and has satisfied you enough. Those are some of the easiest home remedies I've found online that will help you get rid of your acne, pimples, pores and so forth. So instead of looking for expensive products that are nowhere to be found here on the island but online, trying those simple remedies,  listed above can save you.  Have a Blessed Weekend and stay safe<33.

[lefuileaokomasi-blog]

Top 3 Sports

      My aspiration in life is to become the first unique islander to become a professional volleyball player in the whole world. My favorite sport is volleyball, a lot may not be interested in this sport but once you play it, you’ll be full of joy. Sports to me is a way that most people use to get rid of all the problems and difficulties that they’re facing. When I’m on the volleyball court, I feel free and relaxed. All the heavy thoughts that has been a burden to be just suddenly goes away and I feel nothing but happiness. In volleyball you get to spike the ball as fast as you can, I like to think of it as a way to release all your stress by hitting it hard. You’ll also be passing the ball, I like to think that passing the ball is being able to counteract any difficulty that you may face. The other most important part is being able to set the ball to the hitter, I like to think that if you set the ball to the hitter, you’re helping that person succeed and eradicate his/her issues. 

      My second favorite sport is soccer, I mean who doesn’t love soccer. I know that I am fat and I really want to lose tons of weight. The only other sport that I feel that’ll be able to make my dream come true is soccer. I think that soccer is the most hardest sport in the world. There are a lot of running in this sport, and to be honest, i love running. At first, i hated running because I’m fat and get tired easily. But I realized that running is what I need in my life in order for me to maintain a healthy life. Last year, I tried out for soccer and actually broke my leg during tryouts. Like who the heck breaks their leg in a try out? I felt like a major loser, I didn’t know if I was going to ever play soccer again. But that my leg is good as new, I am ready to break it again as long as I am doing what I love to do. Maintaining a healthy life and also helping others can be very self rewarding.

      My third favorite sport is football I guess. I never really liked watching or playing this sport. Until the day I finally got to experience the excitement that it would bring me. When you knock someone down, you just feel like you’re the one you know. Never in my whole life have I felt so happy by hitting someone and letting them feel the pain that I have felt all these years. Football to me and to everyone else is one of the most important and could be the best sport in history. Every Sunday, all my family gathers around to watch the NFL games on TV and cheer for our one and only team which is the 49ers. Many people detest this team because they won lots of super-bowls but I guess haters gotta hate am I right. I’ve always wanted to play football for our school and get a scholarship with the talent that I have. But my education is more important so I won’t let anything else distract me from earning a great education. Football is the most aggressive and violent game and that’s why I enjoy football.

     I hope I have inspired you to like or play these sports, you don’t have to like them because i said so. I just wanted you to see the way I see my favorite sorts. Don’t stop exercising, moving around helps build stamina within you and you shouldn’t stop what you love to do just because someone thinks that your’e not cut out for it. You can do anything that you want, just as long as you believe in yourself. But I really do hope that I have encouraged you to love sports the way that I do. 

@crazyenglishteacher684 @english128-6thperiod

[asamoanteine]

awww I feel you komasi <3 Just know that with God everything is possible. I know you will be able to become a pro in these sports. You told me you love going to your village’s faafu(volleyball) after school which is a very good thing. That can also help you achieve your other goal which is to lose some weights right ? Put in wok, try your very best and try to exercise daily. That will definitely help you and make it easier for you to play soccer like you’ve always wanted to. But like honestly, no matter how big you are, you can always play soccer. Don’t underestimate yourself like that. Try to encourage yourself because I know you can do it . But true tho. Ive always wanted to play soccer but im just too lazy to yk lol I know you can relate lol. But yea, you will accomplish all these goals you’ve set only when you put in effort to make it happen. Keep up the good work , Thomas. Have a safe and blessed weekend !!

[falaimoalovaah-blog]

"𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨"

Can singing relieve stress? In my own opinion, singing can help relieve anxiety on people. But, not all people apply too or use this method. Singing can help relieve not only stress but it also can help you socialize. In conclusion, singing help us but not all of us.

Singing can help calm anxiety on people. In life we tend to listen to music when we're bored, happy or stress too. When we listen to music, we sometimes started to sing and understand the meaningful lyrics of these songs. And as we sing, we begin to enjoy the rhythm of the song and by that stress relieve. Stress relieve cause we're busy singing our hearts out and forget about the negative things we go through. In conclusion, not only singing but understanding the meaning of the song helps relieve anxiety.

Singing helps people but not all of them. I mean not all of us apply this method when we're stress. Some people only relieve stress when they do drugs or alcohol. They say that once you do drugs you forget all your problems. I know for sure this is the number one way to relieve stress for almost all of people including students. They think that this is the only way to get out from this anxiety but it's not. In conclusion, I don't think singing really does help or hundred percent helps relieve stress.

Singing and social is kinda connected. When you stress and need help you talk to a group of people and started to comfort you with a song. They sing a song to you and give you advice. One example are my friends, they always sing a song to me when I'm done or stress. Therefore, go out and socialized yourself with people in that way they can help you relieve stress by singing.

In conclusion, singing really does help us relieve stress but not all of us. Singing and gathering with punch of people can help you with the pain you're going through. Always remember that drugs only help you for a short period of time. But singing your voice out for help is the number one answer. Always sing your voice out so that the world can hear you.

@crazyenglishteacher684

@english128-6thperiod

[asamoanteine]

Yes this is so true. I really love your blog because it helped me understand more about music. Other than just listening to music to ignore what’s stressing us out, singing can also help us forget about it all. Like you mentioned your friend singing to you when you were close to giving up, that's also a great move. Singing to those who are not feeling themselves can actually cheer them up and make them happy. I can relate too because there were times in my life when I  went through hard times, I had nobody but music and singing to the rhythm of the song made me feel a little bit better than I was before. Even though I cant sing like beyonce and Ciara, but I always sing to cheer myself and others too during times of difficulties. Can’ ‘t wait to read more about music and its benefits! Great job but just a little advice, watch out for your word count you might lose some points. But anyways yea have a blessed weekend <33

[asamoanteine]

5 tips for healthy and natural skin!

Do you ever think of your body as a temple? Do you ever wonder about the importance of skincare?  Before I move on with my blog post, I would like to share with you all the importance of skincare. People nowadays especially us living here in American Samoa, don't take this matter seriously. Samoans don't care about healthy skin and getting clear skin only because they don't have enough knowledge about it.  There are multiple ways, simple and affordable products that we could use to cleanse our skin especially our face. As I've mentioned in my previous blog post, the skin is the body's largest organ. It also protects your body from the many viruses and bacteria we are exposed to every day. So yeah, caring for our skin should be a priority. Our beauty is also important so it is a must for us to start a skincare process. I've done some research about some easy, simple ways that we could do to get healthy skin. Good skincare including sun protection and gentle cleansing can keep your skin healthy and glowing. Good skincare and healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent various skin problems.  will talk about the 5 most important and simple tips for healthy skin below.

1: Protect yourself from the sun One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. Sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and sunspots, and other skin problems. This will most likely increase the risk of skin cancer. Also, as I've said before, the sun's rays can damage skin cells so try to stay away from the sun. Use sunscreen and seek shade always!

2: Don't smoke Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking can also reduce the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health. If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit.

 3: Treat your skin gently *Limit bath time: hot water and long showers can remove oil from your skin.  So it's best if we limit our bath time and use warm water. *Avoid strong soaps: strong soaps and detergent can also remove oil from your skin, so avoid using strong soaps and detergents. *Pat dry: After bathing, gently pat your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin. *Moisturize dry skin: if your skin is dry, use a moisturizer or lotion that fits your skin type.

4: Eat a healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can make you look and feel better. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and proteins.

5:Manage stress Stress can make your skin more sensitive and other skin problems may occur. To encourage healthy skin, take steps to manage your stress. Get enough and plenty of sleep and have time to do the things that makes you happy.

Now that the COVID19 is spreading all over the world, we must wash our hands with water and soap and avoid touching our face with unclean hands. Stay clean and healthy and you'll have nothing to worry about! 

[joeddiemeavao]

How I became a Bodybuilder!

Throughout my whole life, I have never once thought of being in a group of bodybuilders. I started going to the gym when I graduated elementary because I had older brothers who loved to lift weights. They inspired me. They are the main reason I started training myself. I would push myself to go to the gym trying to get big muscles just like them.

When I started high school, I almost lost my motivation because I had so many homework. However, my older brother would always help me with my homework so that I would be able to go with him to the gym. Slowly, I got used to the high school life. My body started to change during sophomore year. I was so happy with myself and my progress.

Sophomore year has passed and I was still going to the gym to lift weights. It was then during summer, I had a big break. The owner of one of the bodybuilding groups invited me to join their crew. From that day forward, I became a member of the iron crew. There were other boys and girls in the crew. Joining a bodybuilding crew made me realize that I now have a passion and that is being a bodybuilder. @english128-6thperiod

[asamoanteine]

OMGGG I love your blog <3 You’ve come a long way . Keep grinding, Joeddie ! 

[asamoanteine]

What is skin care and why is it important?

 According to my research, skin care is defined as things that you do and use to keep your skin healthy and attractive. It is the range of practices that supports skin integrity, it enhances its appearance and relieves skin conditions.  Skin integrity refers to skin health and caring for your skin is very important. A skin integrity problem might mean the skin is damaged or is unable to heal normally. Skin can protect the body in so many ways .Tiny blood vessels and sweat glands help control your body’s temperature. Learn to take good care of your skin so your skin can keep taking good care of you as well.

 In biology, skin care is defined as maintaining clean, comfortable and healthy skin through thorough cleansing with soap and water. We should care for our skin and by doing so, we should always wash our skin especially our face with warm water and soap maybe twice a day. Also, a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water can help you achieve this goal. Our skin is the largest barrier against infection that we have. Keeping our skin healthy and moist helps keep this barrier strong. When the skin gets dry or irritated by harsh soaps or anything that is harsh for the skin, it then causes cracks .

Did you know that the skin is the largest organ on the human body ? If you didn't well now you know. The skin serves as a protective barrier between your insides and the rest of the world. Like I mentioned before, it also helps regulate body temperature and acts as a filter. The skin is one of the most important part of a human body .

Your skin health is important not only for your appearance, but most importantly  because your skin performs so many essential tasks for your body. Your skin protects your body from the many viruses and bacteria you are exposed to on a daily basis. It also helps protects you from the sun’s rays (ultraviolet light) that can damage cells. Vitamin D is important for many body functions. So when healthy skin is exposed to the sun, it then produces Vitamin D. 

Also, one of the skin’s key functions is to protect other organs of the human body. For example, bones, ligaments, muscles and nerves. Proper skin care helps to keep our outermost layer of skin intact. This layer maintain skin’s overall hydration.

 Although skin may seem like a small word, but it has a huge and deep meaning behind it . It helps protect your body from so many things which I have explained above. So yea, make sure to take good care of your skin everyday!

I hope this blog has inspired you and made you understand the importance of skin care. If you are interested in skin care, check out my page I will be posting more about ways to care for your skin and help you maintain a healthy skin. stay tuned for more important information about skin care that you should know of :))

[60clints]

The Girl I've Been Crushing On For 2years !!

When I was a freshman, I never thought that I myself would catch feelings for a girl that had no idea about who I am. It all started from seeing her every day, walking with her older sister every morning. Getting dropped off or coming to school with their own car was the best breakfast that I could always look forward to. From bumping into each other’s for so many times and yet she still didn’t recognize me. Not even my name ! my face ! my friends ! or anything at all! (what a sad life) It was so weird that I knew her when she had no clue about who this MR is. Most of my friends knew about my feelings for this girl. So Whenever she passed by, I always tell my friends to “ BACK OFF “ when deep down she’s not even mine. Times went by so fast and these girls were asking me out and I had to say yes, because of how embarrassing it is. So, of course, I’ve dated these girls with zero feelings, some of them are close to this special girl who I loved the most. When I dated them, I had to keep our relationship low-key because I did not want HER TO KNOW. Whenever I dropped these girls to their classes, I always hide from her even though she doesn’t know me. (Well ‘it’s funny how I still remember her class periods!) buh yes ! I had to broke up with these girls because I wanted to wait for her. She was the only girl that I could think of!! So our Sophomore year drove around the corner and I still didn’t change my mind about my women crush every day. <3  It was still her but I didn’t have the guts to tell her about it. So, I went to lurk on her Facebook page and tried to learn everything she loves. I was a stalker for this girl man, my friends would always tease me about it because they were always by my side when it happens.(The Best Tv show ever lol) Uhm ‘  They always make me hit the “ADDING BUTTON“ but I somehow delete it in a few seconds. I was so nervous that she might reject me so I had to send my friend request and delete them at all times. Up till now? I still can’t believe that she didn’t get those friend requests. So ‘ It was all her, she was the girl that I’ve been crushing on for 2 years! It was a long ride but it’s better long than never! I’m so sorry to tell you guys this but her name won’t be mention yet because there is more for this story. Her name initials are T.T  which make us a TEAM T for my NFL team ( Tennesse Titans lol). Cheers to those memories with my dream girl !! Please Stay tuned for the next part of the story! 

[asamoanteine]

ouuuu LOVEEEEEE it bradaaa <3 i enjoyed reading your blog . Cant wait to read more about your love story . Thank you for sharing it with us yesssssss !!

[asamoanteine]

Skin Care

In this blog, i will be talking about ways that we can do to care for our skin. Back in my elementary days, I’ve had  acne and pimples on my face that I’ve always wanted to get rid of. I hated it so much because pimples were easily seen on my face especially because I’m a light skinned girl. For a really long time, iv’e been searching for ways that can help me cleanse my skin. As of now, the process is slowly working. Stay tuned for more information on how to care for your skin. :))