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My name is Gabriella D'Anton and I am a skin care specialist licensed both in Europe and the United States.

My experience in the beauty industry is extensive; I have been in practice for over 30 years, but most importantly I kept up with the progresses and

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood: 1 of 72
MY STONE MARKERS In very different and distinct ways, my two grandmothers were probably some of the most influential people in my life. Thinking back, I remember them as being strong and stubborn. As a child, I gave both of them the same nickname: the rock. My Grandma Flora, from my mother's side of the family, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Effects of old age on skin: 1 of 11
The natural process of aging is caused by the slow degradation of cell's ability to perform at their maximum potential (from metabolic function to optimal speed division as well as a diminished capacity to retain water). Since aging begins at the cellular level, every organ of the body will be affected by it, from connective... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Defining moments: 5 of 42
BREAKING THE LAW I have always been a law abiding citizen. I obey laws not necessarily because I believe they are always good or fair, but mostly because I like order and discipline. In the summer of '93 I went to Romania to see my son and take him to Italy for a two week vacation. I wanted him to have as much exposure to t... More..
Style & Beauty > Face Care Are salon facials worth the money?: 1 of 8
Before judging them as good, bad or indifferent, we need to understand the clear distinction between facials and skin care treatments. Facials are usually performed in spa resorts or hair and nails salons; they are intended for relaxation and pampering. Special attention is being paid to creating an inviting enviro... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children of divorce: 1 of 7
ALL I COULD DO FOR MY FATHER In a dark winter night my father was arrested; the vigilant communist security officers knew he was vehemently protesting the invasion of Hungary by the Red Army. My father was an honest and courageous man who spoke his mind; that was more than a sin, in fact, it was illegal and punishable by ... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Tips on enhancing one's attractiveness: 1 of 7
Being blessed with harmonious proportion of the face and body is certainly important, but being attractive is much more than having such desirable attributes. When talking about attractiveness, most people think about physical beauty which is only part of the picture. Attractiveness begins with self-confidence and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Political correctness in the media today: 2 of 10
SEMANTIC NONSENSE With "fatherly concern", the media is "looking out for us" and try to mold not only the way we talk, but most importantly the way we think, the way we feel and the way we should react. The media is a controlling factor and will influence one way or another, everything we do. With the relentless force of repe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Is your life better or worse as a result of immigrants who are not here legally?: 1 of 5
Using illegal immigrants as scapegoats to explain our failing system is nothing new. Every politician who runs for office makes promises about changing and enforcing immigration laws. It is an effective way to divert attention from the real problems we are confronted with. Never mind the truth and never mind the fact that... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How important is money to happiness?: 1 of 5
THE ROAD TO HAPPINESS Once I heard a proverb that says: "a poor man is not the one who has little; it is the one who never has enough" I have seen the wisdom of such saying more than once in my life. By the nature of my work I come in contact with affluent people in a daily base. Most of them are only marginally happy and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Home remedy treatments for oily skin: 2 of 8
Most people are unhappy with a shine look. Dealing with an oily skin becomes challenging because of the general tendency to overly wash it, which in fact, only stimulates the production of the sebaceous glands that creates oiliness in the first place. In order to treat the condition we have to understand its causes; hormonal... More..