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Having finished off my previous moisturiser I went back to my somewhat chaotic storage area in the garage to seek out one of my toiletries boxes to find another product to stave off the post holiday dryness.
The first product I came across was this E45 Dermatological Lotion. I remember my mother always had in on hand when my sister and I were children but haven't used it myself since, so having some knowledge of its pedigree I had high hopes for this product.
I'm pretty sure that I recieved this product as part of a BZZ Campaign last year along with a new product in the E45 range.
The bottle I have is the 200ml pack, which is a plain white bottle with a simple white label with the logo and some basic information on the front. E45 is sold as a Dermatological product meaning it is fragrance free and hypoallergenic meaning it should be suitable for all skin types and not cause any skin irritation.
Opening the flip lid and pouring out a little of the lotion I was surprised at how thin and viscous the product was - I could have sworn it was thicker in my childhood memories - meaning that to begin with I found that I simply had too much product on my skin and it would not rub in at all, after several minutes of attempting to get the lotion to sink in to my skin I got fed up and wiped it all off with a towel.
My subsequent attempts left me with a smaller more managable amount of the lotion on my skin, but I still found that even in the drier areas of my skin, the product didn't sink in quickly and my skin was left feeling somewhat greasy. Luckily I tend to moisturise before bed so I don't need to worry too much about the lotion transferring on to my clothes rather than doing its job and moisturising my skin.
In the mornings my skin doesnt feel as dry as it had been doing but is still not as soft as it was when I was using the body butter product previously.
As a fragrance fee product there is no scent added to the lotion and while you can smell the product while you are applying it there is no residual scent afterwards so it won't clash with other scented products you might be using alongside it.
The product claims to have a non greasy formula which I would say is quite inaccurate though it may be formulated to be minimally greasy I find it does feel greasy on my skin but once it has sunk in it doesnt leave any residual grease.
Overall I would say that for day to day moisturising purposes E45 probably isn't for me, but I have skin which doesnt suffer from any sensitivities at all. For anyone with sensitive skin or small children then I would imagine this is a standard part of the bathroom cabinet.
I expect that once I've used up this bottle I won't be buying any more of the original E45 Lotion, especially as the 200ml bottle is currently retailing for around £4.85 which seems rather expensive for such a simple product.
I wanted to solve the problem of my incredibly dry skin and decided to look at the Boots online catalogue for the market leaders in gentle lotions for dry skin. I wanted something that was unscented and widely used by other people who suffered from the same thing as I did. The reviews on the Boots website were mostly glowing for this lotion and I found that they'd expanded their range considerably from when I first heard of them many years ago. I picked what I felt to be the most basic of their products - a simple lotion for the whole body. This is rather dull and strange, but I waited with excitement for my order to arrive - at last a miracle!
No...just another disappointment. A £4.85 disappointment in the form of a 200ml bottle with a flip-open cap. I used the semi-runny white lotion diligently for over a week - not sure why... the stuff stank! It reminds me somehow of the smell of a laboratory! My skin did not really feel soothed. It looked noticeably hydrated but in the more tender areas the lotion made my skin tingle and sting just a tiny bit. It really wasn't among the most gentle products that I've used and I wish that in my haste to find a effective solution, I'd waited for my E45 sample to arrive. These come in the form of handy sachets you can use a few times through the post for free. You can order on: http://www.e45.co.uk/our-offers/lotion-campaign/
Needless to say that I won't be buying this product again but think it is still worthwhile for anyone to give the samples a go - it may be just the thing, but not for me unfortunately!
I was introduced to E45 Cream on a Bzz Campaign - as well as Nourish and Restore by E45 I was also sent a bottle of the E45 Moisturising Lotion.
This bottle is the 200ml version, which the review is based on. The bottle states it's Dermatological, so I felt happy applying this to by son who has Eczema, I use this on his face when he gets dry patches, it works really well and blasts the dry patches overnight.
I wouldn't use this head to toe for his Eczema however, he needs a heavier cream like Doublebase for that purpose. It's perfect for more delicate areas like the face.
The bottle itself is white with a flip top cap. It's easily opened and you can simply tip the bottle upside down and a little squeeze will dispense the cream. This bottle contains 200ml of the product.
The label on the front of the bottle states 'Soothes, softens and relieves dry and sensitive skin'. I totally agree with this, I've used it on my face where dry patches have appeared and husband on his hands, it's very effective and gives instant relief. As with my son, dry patches are eliminated overnight. It doesn't cause any spot breakouts either, even when used on the face. It's doesn't leave a greasy feel on the skin, just a nice amount of moisture.
The cream itself is white, it doesn't look very thick and is absorbed into the skin reasonably easily. It's perfume free, so if you're looking for something nice smelling this probably isn't for you, it does however do the job of moisturising extremely well. It's not a cream that you put on and need to apply again 12 - 24 hours later either for smaller dry patches.
I've since purchased more of the cream, it's perfect to have in the cupboard to rid any dry skin patches. Great for all the family.
(From Chemist Direct)
Aqua, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Paraffinium Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Hypoallergenic Anhydrous Lanolin, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Propylparaben.
**Availability and Pricing**
E45 Moisturising lotion is widely available in Supermarkets such as Sainsburys, Tesco and Asda. Also in Boots. It's available on-line on Chemist Direct, Amazon and Ebay.
RRP £3.84 for 200ml and £7.20 for 500ml but can vary from place to place.
Almost 15 years ago my mum introduced me to E45 cream and I still thank her to this day.
I have terrible skin, it's so sensitive, very dry and often gets very itchy. This started when I was very small but at the age of about 9 my mum gave me a bottle of E45 and said when I'm itchy I need to put this on and I've never looked back.
For the past 15 years I've been using E45 and have never had any problems. Any itchiness or dryness I get, I plaster a load of E45 on and within 10 minutes it's calmed down.
The cream itself if white in colour and I would say it's quite watery for a moisturiser but this works for me. It's not at all sticky when applied and my skin always absorbs it lovely. I find it doesn't really have a smell to it but maybe a slight baby lotion sent.
Another added bonus for me is that it can be used on my boys sensitive skin and it always helps calm their eczema down as they both suffer quite badly and they also have never had an problems with this cream.
It's not too expensive at about £5.50 for 500ml but I always make sure I stock up when it's on offer (usually boots or superdrug do the best offers). I find a 500ml bottle will last me and my 2 boys a good few months and we are very heavy users so it's really great value. The expiration date is very long too (not that ours ever reach them) but they last a good few years before going off (a bottle I bought 3 months ago has an expiration date till 02/2015)
Is so great on my sensitive skin but might not be on others. It's also perfume free but here is a list of ingredients in case there's any hidden nasty's.
Aqua, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteth-20, Hypoallergenic Anhydrous Lanolin (MedilanR), Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT
I have used many different moisturiser in the past and have always gone back to using E45, it's so simple and really does what it says on the tin, 5 stars from me.
My skin has recently needed a little bit of TLC, it has become quite dry and feels a bit itchy. I find that usually it acts up in colder weather, but I am also prone to dry skin when I have used a very strongly perfumed shower gel or something that my sensitive skin does not like.
I decided to pick this moisturiser because E45 is a really well known name and it is good to use on sensitive skin because it is dermatological, perfume free and hypoallergenic. I decided that I would use this moisturiser to give my skin a little bit of a break from the harsher, smellier things I usually use on my skin.
This moisturiser is quite runny, it absorbs really quickly into my skin and it doesn't really take a lot of it in each application. I find sometimes I use a little too much and my skin can look shiny, but eventually it sinks into my skin and I find it doesn't take too long before it is completely absorbed. There isn't really a greasy feeling that comes from this, which is great as I dont have to wait ages to get changed again after applying it. For my whole body it takes a good sized dollop on my fingertips, however a 200ml bottle seems to last me about 6 weeks, using it almost every day.
What I Thought
After using this moisturiser for a few months, I have found that my skin is much less prone to dryness, it looks much softer and feels way more smooth than usual. I have no problems whatsoever with the performance of this moisturiser, my skin is in great shape since I started using it.
However, it is a little bit blah and I have grown quite bored of it, there isn't really any scent or touch of luxury about this moisturiser and it would be nice to have a strawberry scented or coconut scented one. I know this takes away the point of this product, as it is perfume free so then it can be used by the whole family, but I do miss my smellier products like the Boots Natural Collection Body Cream.
Price and Availability
I bought my 200ml bottle of E45 moisturiser for around £1 in Home Bargains. I think that this was quite a good deal and I would definitely recommend it.
I think that this is one of them necessary items to keep in your beauty box if you have dry skin. It may be boring, but it definitely does the job and is good value for money. Overall I would give this 4 out of 5 stars.
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My little girl has been suffering from quite dry skin recently, nothing too bad, thankfully she does not have eczema like my son but we've noticed that her legs and arms are really dry and a bit scaly and so she mentioned that she wanted some of mummy's lotion to make it better (she's 3 going on 23!!) Anyway, I didn't want to give her a fancy, smelly one or one that may be harsh to her skin so I bought her her own special bottle of E45 cream. She loves it and so does her skin as almost immediately we could tell a marked difference in the appearance and feel of her skin which is now nice and silky baby soft again.
E45 is really a wonder lotion and According to the packaging, "E45 Cream has been clinically proven to treat and soothe dry, itching, flaking, chapped, rough and calloused skin, sunburn and detergent hands. Its non-greasy emollient formulation is quickly absorbed by your skin, leaving it soft, comfortable and relieved. It is also recommended for more serious dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis and certain dry cases of psoriasis." Thankfully like I've said above she has nothing that serious but what I really like about this cream is that how natural and clean it is.
The cream is pure white and has no smell or no colour to it so its very pure and natural as I like this as I really don't like to treat my kids bodies with anything harsh or containing lots of chemicals. The cream is fairly thick when you squeeze it out but then it soaks into her skin surprising quickly and well and is a lot thinner when you apply it. I think it's the perfect lotion for kids as she has suffered no side effects from using the cream at all.
The nice thing is that as I've been rubbing it on her skin for her at times I have also noticed that my skin on my hands has improved too so I think I will start to use it regularly. I have a little patch of rough skin on my little finger where it meets my knuckle and no matter how hard I try I cannot get rid of it but slowly it is getting softer and better after rubbing this E45 on my hands.
E45 crem comes in a variety of different tubs and forms. I just bought my girl a bottle of it with a flip cap lid as she finds this the easiest to get into and squeeze onto her hands herself. The bottle was approximately £4.50 and she is so tiny that this bottle will last her so long as she really only needs to use a dollop size amount to cover most of her body.
She loves it and so do I.
As a member of Bzz Agent, a word of mouth company, I was offered the chance to join an E45 campaign, so I could communicate my findings to as my people as possible. E45 is a brand I have been using for years. My eldest daughter suffered terribly with eczema from birth, so it's a product I know and trust. I was sent two products to try, and this review discusses my thoughts about the Perfume Free Moisturising Lotion.
Along with the perfume free variety of my review, I was also sent the Nourish and Restore (perfumed) version for Mature skin. I tried that one first of all thinking it would suit me better; with me being the age range it was predominantly aimed at, and never having any issues with perfumed products before. I quickly came to realise that that one wasn't for me as it actually caused dry patches and the intense itchiness that goes with it, on my skin. Even though I have a long association with the E45 brand it was with hesitation that I went on to try this product.
The bottle is very plain and nondescript, and although it carries the familiar E45 logo and brand name, it wouldn't jump out at you on the supermarket or chemist shelf. The 200ml bottle is available to purchase from Boots at the moment for £4.85. This is a fair price in my opinion; however if you did want to go for it, it would be wiser paying that little bit more and getting the half a litre bottle. You don't need to worry about it going off as it has a shelf life of 12 months once opened, and makes the extra investment well worthwhile.
The bottle has a quite tight fitting flip top lid, from which to dispense the product. It fastens with a really firm click so I'd be happy to take this around with me to the gym or swimming baths if I needed to reapply after showering.
The lotion inside it quite light and easily rubbed into my skin. I know the product is perfume free, but that's not so say there wouldn't be a scent to the actual ingredients. I think it smells clean and fresh, and reminds me of the original thick cream I used to use on my daughter. The texture of this is completely different though; the cream used to be thick, and wouldn't absorb and used to leave you with a greasy film on your skin.
I've never suffered with eczema, but I have suffered with dry skin particularly during the colder months and after a long cold winter such as our last one, my skin was still suffering. It had been dry and tight until I started using the Nourish and Restore, but gradually over a couple of days it caused red welts on my skin, and terribly itchy patches on my skin. In fact it got so bad that I was scratching myself in my sleep and making my skin bleed. I've never had a reaction such as that in my life. As I said before, I still trust the E45 brand so I went ahead and applied this.
I think that this is a very effective lotion. After the first application my skin felt calmer and less raw, and I could almost see the improvement in my skin before my very eyes. It took about five days before the red welts had healed, and consequent use has even brought about an improvement in skin. My skin feels smooth and supple and while I'd always normally choose a perfumed product over a non-scented one, I feel this has done its job admirably.
All in all I'm glad that I took part in this Bzz campaign for two reasons; One, I know now that despite my decreasing budget, there's always a bit of room there for the more opulent body products on the market. The price of this was good, the moisturisation was good; it just wasn't as luxurious as I'm used to or have come to expect. I don't drink and I don't smoke, so I've got to have a treat sometime. And Two, despite my experiences with the Renew and Restore product (there must be a fragrance in there I'm allergic to), my faith in E45 has been withheld. I think I can safely award this four dooyoo stars as it's good but not brilliant.
As an addendum, a part of the Bzz campaign asks you to send in photos of your skin after using the products. I sent in a photo of mine after using the Nourish and Restore, and it was rejected as it wasn't a positive experience. They want you to spread the word, but only the good points. Bad move Bzz.
I have been a bzz agent for about a year now but am only starting to get regular products to try, my current campaign is for 2 different bottles of E45 moisturising lotion and this is one of them that I received free of charge. You can buy this product in chemists and supermarkets and it costs £4.50 for a 200ml bottle or £7 for a 500ml bottle, I received a 200ml bottle for this campaign.
The lotion comes packaged in a white plastic bottle, the only colour on it is the Dark blue and salmon colour of the E45 logo and these colours are also what the writing is in on the bottle. The bottle has a flip top lid on it which makes it easy to close the bottle back up whilst having cream in your hands. On the bottle it states that the cream "soothes, softens and relieves dry and sensitive skin" it also tells you it is perfume free and hypoallergenic.
On the back of the bottle you are told that this can be used all over your body and it is suitable for all of the family including babies, you get a list of ingredients and the usual warnings such as avoid contact with eyes and keep away from children. The product is made by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare and you have contact details for the company if you should need them.
To use the product you simply need to flip open the lid of the bottle and give the bottle a gentle squeeze to make the cream come out of the bottle, the cream is white and has a slight soapy smell in my opinion even thought it is meant to be unperfumed although it is only slight. The cream is quite runny and it rubs into the skin easily but it does leave the skin feeling damp for a minute or so whilst it is soaking in properly.
After use my skin is left feeling soft and rehydrated which is great for me as I have a problem with the skin on my hands and the dryness is extreme so this cream helps to provide relief whilst also being suitable for my whole body. My eldest daughter has a few eczema patches on her legs and we have been using this cream on them for her and she says it is helping and she does seem to be itching less than when using the cream that the doctors gave us. The cream goes a long way and you don't need much at all to nourish your skin.
I personally would give this lotion 4 stars from 5 as for myself as a consumer I prefer a lotion which does have some smell to it.
E45 is a brand I have been familiar with for years as we use it sometimes for eczema prone skin. A few weeks back, I was offered the chance to try E45's new lotion, nourish and restore through a word of mouth advertising company called Bzz Agent. (They team up with companies to send you products for free, which you can then try and share with friends, and tell others your experience.) Alongside my full size bottle of Nourish and Restore, I was also given a 200ml bottle of the original scent free version of E45 lotion.
E45 is quite a light lotion, easily rubbed into dry skin, and it is very cooling and soothing to dry itchy patches due to my eczema. The cream is hypoallergenic, has no added scent, though always smells a little soapy to me, and I find that it is ok to use on any members of the family in need of moisturisation. I don't regularly apply this to my children, but my youngest son does get very dry itchy skin when he gets hot, and this then gets scratched, and he is prone to developing infected hair folicles which look like spots, and can take a while to heal and spread very easily if not treated. I usually apply sudocrem to deal with infection, and E45 when I spot dry patches to prevent the scratching.
The lotion absorbs very quickly into my skin, and I find a little goes a long way. The bottle is a good way of presenting this lotion as it is easy to dispense the product out, and I find that this is good to travel with as the bottle does not leak. I find that this leaves my skin with a bit of a sheen which doesn't bother me so much on a daily basis, but if I were dressing up nicely for something I would be less keen to see it. The skin can be tacky for a little while after applying the lotion, but I mostly wear casual clothes and I have no problem getting dressed straight away afterwards.
For general dryness, this is a very effective lotion. I have been trying to apply it to a very dry patch on my ankle bone which has got sore from sitting on the floor and the carpet rubbing against it. This lotion has been pretty ineffective on this dry patch, so I have had to swap to a cream designed for treating dry skin on feet. I think this is because the thicker skin here has prevented the lotion doing its job.
A 200ml bottle of this costs about £4.50. If you are going to use a lot of it, it is better value to buy the 500ml bottle which is £7 so about half the price per 100ml of product.
E45 remains a decent lotion for soothing dry skin. I think it is a good solution for dealing with all of the families needs, but as it is mostly me in my house who slathers on this sort of product, I think I personally prefer something with a bit more scent and luxury appeal than this very basic looking functional product. It bores me using this when there are so many lovely body butters and moisturisers on the market which are more pleasant to use.
Ok, but not got enough about it to make it more than an average product for me.
I am a member of the great Bzzagent website which sends me some amazing products to review and try. The most recent campaign I was involved in was testing the new E45 body lotion.
E45 is a well know name for making body creams. In my household it has always been known as the simple, back to basics body cream. No thrills just a simple all-rounder. To be honest, being someone that tends to fall for marketing, it has never been on my shopping list I usually go for fruity fragrances, or some form of wondrous potion offering to make my silhouette 10 times smaller and firmer. (Dream on!)
I was more than happy to give this cream a go. I felt save in the familiar name and never say no to a freebie.
** E45 Lotion - the new formula **
The first thing I notices about this product is that it is a lotion and not a cream. E45 is usually a thick, slap on formula that takes ages to sink in and reminds me more of a chicken pox medication then a general body cream. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this new formula was in a fact a smooth, light and creamy lotion.
It was so light that a small squeeze is all I need and it literally glides on to my skin like milk. It feels cool, light and milky. With 60 years of experience it is about time E45 came into the 21st century and they have done just that with this lotion.
This lotion is formulated to be a light daily moisturiser that can be used everywhere every day. It is suitable for sensitive skin and is supposed to be easily absorbed.
** My Experience **
This lotion was far better than I expected. It ticked the anticipated boxes of being fragrance free (so I could put it on anytime) and I expected it to be delicate for my skin which it was. I don't have particularly sensitive skin but over the past few months my elbows have become increasingly sore and dry. I have tried other creams on this area but while they have moisturised the skin the stinging that came with it was not worth the hassle. I was pleasantly surprised that this left my elbows in no discomfort and actually eased the dryness and soreness that came with it. It literally did this instantly.
One of my biggest frustrations is creams and lotions which takes an age to sink in to my skin. I am very impatient and the last thing I need to do is to flap around trying to wave myself dry. I was really impressed that considering how light and 'wet' this lotion seemed to be, after 30 seconds I was free to get dressed or move as I please. The instant moisture didn't wipe off and my skin was grease free.
**Overall **
This cream is aimed at dry or sensitive skin. I have combination skin and it works like a dream. It was not greasy on my already oily bits and on my sensitive dry sections it felt like Roman milk.
It is an all-rounder for the whole family. A little goes a long way and should really be a staple in your bathroom, car, office, handbag etc.... it really is a great lotion that moisturised and improved the feel and appearance of my skin.
I have been using this lotion for the past 3 weeks and can say that it really has been a retro gem.
By the way, at the time of writing, E45 are currently giving away free samples of this lotion if you want to try it yourself. I am assuming it is for a limited time but I would suggest you give it a go. http://www.e45.co.uk/our-offers/lotion-campaign/.
Available in most supermarkets and pharmacies.
So im one of those bzz agents who manages to get some rather nice freebies that I can test out on myself rather like a human guinea pig and then share my findings with all who can be bothered to read them. On this occassion I was offered the chance to try the new range of e45 body lotions plus the old original perfume free lotion so I jumped at the chance as I moisturise daily so know what is good foe my skin.
The e45 bottle is plain white which to me gives the impression of something plain and natural, asthe bottle states it is perfume free and hypoallergenic.
The bottle is 200ml which seems little in liquid form but for a lotion is a good size.
The lotion says it is to soften and soothe dry sensitive skin and can be used by the whole family on the hands body and face, this is even suitable for babies making this seem like the ultimate lotion to have around the house.
The lid is a flip up which is secure from leakages but is easy to open. The lotion is white and liquid but not too runny and does even stay on my forehead when poured straight on. There is a slight fragrance of talc, it is gentle and smells like a natural product.
I have greasy and spotty skin so to use this on mt face is a great thing as I have to be so careful what I put on it, it worked wonders for my winter skin after only three uses. So far I cannot see any disadvantages to this product and would highly recommend it.
I've used E45 for years so was really excited to receive a campaign from Bzz to trial two body lotions from their new range; I've now used both and although I adored the fragranced E45 Nourish & Repair lotion, I thought this 'plain' E45 Moisturising Lotion has been the best for my family on the whole - as of today we've all used it, after Alice applied it to her face following a 'dry spell' on her forehead.
It's an incredibly gentle lotion; dermalogically tested to be safe for all skin types and perfectly fine even for the youngest family member, in fact it's come in most useful for two year old David who is suffering from dry skin following a pretty nasty illness which has left him run down. The lotion itself has a nice consistency; it's super smooth and reminds me of Johnson's baby lotion as far as the feel of it goes, it applies nicely and absorbs surprisingly quickly considering it feels fairly rich while I'm rubbing it in.
The best thing about E45 Moisturising Lotion is the fact that it is completely non-greasy and once it has been absorbed my skin is left with no hint of dampness or the clamminess I sometimes experience after using these 'gentle' body moisturisers. When I use it myself, which admittedly isn't all that often, I like to apply it after my morning shower as it seems to set my skin up hydration-wise for the day and leaves me feeling comfortable until my nighttime bath when I apply a heavier body butter or cream. I'm in a rush in the mornings, with six of us all getting ready to leave the house I can't linger in the main bathroom for ages waiting for my body lotion to dry - with this one I don't have to and can get dressed straightaway, thankfully as I'm usually running ten minutes late in the morning anyway!
After application my skin feels great, soft and smooth with a very apparent enhanced level of moisturisation. It's completely inoffensive in every way, as a body lotion it works beautifully to both prevent dry skin and also to deal with any dry patches which have already developed - for me this is 'winter skin', but a couple of my kids are also suffering with dry skin issues and it's worked wonders for all of us. David's skin is much improved, his illness had left his skin so dry it had an almost dusty feel to it - by the time the antibiotics worked on his symptoms it was apparent to me that I'd need to do something else to combat this strange dryness. I started off applying a small amount of E45 to his legs as although I trust the kindness of the E45 brand I wasn't sure about using it across his whole dry and feverish little body. I needn't have worried, within two days I could see how much healthier his skin looked and felt so proceeded to slather the rest of his body in the lotion - just three days later he was back to normal and I was able to cease using it altogether. I was pretty astounded to tell you the truth as his dry skin had been so severe that I was planning a GP visit, but as I applied the lotion I could see and feel his skin drinking the moisture in so I guessed it was going to have the desired effect.
My partner gets heat lumps at the beginning of every summer, and this year is no different. He's at the stage now where the lumps are starting to dry out so each evening I've been rubbing a little Moisturising Lotion into them to hopefully prevent the unsightly scabs which sometimes form over them - it's worked a treat and although he still has the lumps, at least they're comfortable lumps! He's the kind of bloke who snubs any kind of skincare for fear of becoming less manly, it's quite pathetic sometimes to watch him suffering with some skin issue or another that he martyr-like refuses to treat with anything other than soap and water. He doesn't mind this E45 lotion though as it's so incredibly unfeminine (neither is it blokey!) - the bottle is plain with not a hint of flowers (he hates flowers in skincare), the lotion even smells sexless with its general creamy fragrance so suits a man like Mark down to the ground.
Charlotte and Alice, my teenage daughters, have used it to combat small areas of dry skin which are a result of spending so much time in the house over winter. Alice's problem area was on her forehead and I think has been made worse by her fringe not allowing much air to get to this patch of skin, I'm happy to report that E45 Moisturising Lotion was fine for use on her facial skin (for some reason I always consider this a body only product) and within just two applications her skin was back to normal with no hint of the dryness which had been irritating her. She had to be very careful not to get the lotion near her hairline as the one time she did allow this to happen it left the front of her hair looking quite greasy - obviously this isn't the lotion's fault, but it's something to be aware of if you're planning to use it as a facial moisturiser. Charlotte has a touch of eczema on her hand which she has to keep on top of now she's working in a sandwich shop and dealing with the public and their food, our (rather overenthusiastic) GP gave her a steroid cream but I didn't collect the prescription as frankly the problem wasn't severe enough to be using such a strong preparation - turns out I was right as regular application of E45 has sorted it out and moisturised her skin well enough that the eczema has completely disappeared, she's using it as a hand cream so I'm thinking I'll purchase her a bottle of the actual E45 hand cream at some point as it seems to be suiting her so well.
All in all I'm bizarrely happy with this body lotion, far more than I thought I would be considering the fact that I usually opt for more 'interesting' body products which at least smell delicious even if they only work to a mediocre level. I've learned a lesson here - a nice smell doesn't necessarily make for a good product; what E45 lacks in the scent department it more than makes up for in pure usefulness as a skin care item, with the added bonus of being kind enough to be used by the whole family. Full marks, E45.
The E45 lotion is my preferred body moisturiser. I have naturally very dry skin and find that after showering my skin got particularly flaky. To combat this, I tried many different brands of body moisturiser and E45's labelling mentioned it is effective for this type of dermatological complaint and even suitable for more serious skin conditions like eczema, so it seemed to be tick the right boxes for me.
I am not a fan of creams that leave a sticky residue, I like for them to absorb into the skin after application and then disappear without a trace. This is exactly what the E45 lotion does. This product is much more liquid than the cream version and as a result I find that it will rub into the skin easily and in a minute or two left the skin soft and with no sign that anything was applied. Which is a bonus as you will not need to wipe your hands before touching other things you don't want to get cream on.
The liquidity of the lotion also allows a faster application to the body, good if you are either in a rush or don't want to waste precious time moisturising (I am of the latter category).
I have used this every day now for months and my skin no longer flakes like the nightmare before. I never have dry, cracked skin anywhere on my body and am very thankful for E45 in creating this product.
E45 Lotion is best bought when they are on the 3 for the price of 2 offers, these run quite frequently, so stock up on them as appropriate and then use them daily as I think is very important to maintain the smooth, moisturised skin and means should you miss a couple of days you have a grace period where your skin is still supple.
E45 Moisturising Lotion is a body lotion that has got no fragrance and so it is suitable for people with problem skin and also for people who have got very dry skin.
The lotion comes in a plain white bottle that I do not like because it looks very plain and like something that would be used for a sickness instead. It is a bottle that is easy to squeeze the lotion out and I like that the hole at the top does not get filled up even after I have been using the body lotion for many days and do not always take care to close the bottle properly.
The lotion is quite thick but not thick like the E45 cream is. It sinks into my skin quick and I do not have to spend a lot of time rubbing it in. It is creamy and not greasy so is pleasing for me to use all over my body. It does not smell of anything exept for being creamy and it feels very gentle.
I was sent this to try because I am a Bzz agent and I was happy to receive it because I use the cream when my children hurt themselves but have not used it for moisturising very much because of how thick it is.
I like the body lotion but think that it is a bit boring to use and so I quite often use something else because my skin is not dry so I do not have to be restricting with my skin care products. It is very moisturising and I think that if my skin was very dry this would be a very effective lotion, I do not have any dry skin to test it on but my daughter is 10 months old and she has got very dry skin on her shoulders so I have used this E45 lotion on her and it has improved the condition. I stopped using it yesterday because I have got some more products to test but I will use it for longer on my daughters skin.
It is very gentle and does not be irritating to our skin. I am glad for that because I do not like to rely on baby products for my daughter but a lot of adult products are too hard for her skin.
I like that you do not have to use very much every time you moisturise your body so the big bottle will last for a long time. I like also that my skin does not feel greasy or sticky after I have used it and it dries very quick so I can dress.
A 200ml bottle of E45 Moisturising Lotion costs about £5 and there are more available if you have got different skin problems or if you like to use something with fragrance.
4 Dooyoo Stars.
I am a BzzAgent, so get the opportunity to try out some products for free, in return for giving my feedback on them. I have recently taken part in a Bzz Campaign for a new body lotion launched by the "E45" brand, namely the Nourish & Restore Body Lotion. I was intrigued to note that a different product was included alongside the newly-launched bottle of lotion, in my pack from the Bzz company, namely the "E45 Moisturising Lotion", with this review outlining my experience of using the product.
The product is readily available, usually in two sizes, from a variety of retailers, including good drugstore such as Boots and Superdrug, and some supermarkets, such as Tesco. You can expect to pay in the region of £4.80 for the 200ml bottle from Boots, and around £4.50 from Tesco.
The packaging for the product is rather simplistic, I must confess, although such matters would never deter me from purchasing. Comprising of a plain-looking white bottle made of robust plastic, the familiar E45 branding appears on the front, in a bold blue and white design. There is a sturdy 'flip up' lid on top of the bottle that is very easy to use, and I have experienced no difficulty in opening or closing this during use. Similarly, I find the bottle's materials are not so hard or robust that they pose an issue with me dispensing the product, even though I suffer with limited strength in my hands as a result of reduced mobility. This is a significant problem that I encounter frequently with a whole variety of products, but I can't say that I have noticed any such issue during the time I have been using the products from the E45 range.
The lotion is dispensed easily from the bottle, through a small hole in the top of the bottle, located under the 'flip up' cap on top. The lotion's texture is very thin, and is definitely what I would describe as a lotion, as it is considerably thinner and runnier than body creams or similar products. It's colour is white, and it looks quite 'average' in its appearance, being free of any high gloss or shine, or other noticeable detail.
The E45 Moisturising Lotion is described on the front of the bottle; "Soothes, softens and relieves dry and sensitive skin." It is also described as being "Perfume Free - Hypoallergenic." I admit that I found these statements and claims as being something of a reassurance, mainly because my skin is very sensitive and will 'flare' aggressively if overly harsh products are used. In addition, my skin is dry, with my upper arms being a particularly difficult area to deal with as the skin here seems particularly stubborn in terms of obtaining full moisturisation without irritating the skin and making the problem worse.
The Lotion can be used all over the body, face and hands. I have been concentrating on using it on my upper arms and neck, in addition to applying it to my hands instead of a separate hand cream product. I like this 'flexible' nature of the product, as it makes it feel much more convenient than having a separate product for each task. In addition, I will often seek out products with a sort of '2 in 1' feel to them when going on holiday, finding that such products allow me to carry less toiletries with me when travelling... Often as issue for me, due to hefty weight restrictions on my luggage.
When applying the Lotion to my upper arms, I find that a 'blob' around the size of a 50p coin is enough to deal with this area on one arm. The lotion's texture is thin and has a 'light' feel to it that makes it feel quite pleasant as it is smoothened over the skin's surface. I am not particularly fond of creams and lotions that feel 'heavy' on the skin, finding they don't always agree with my skin type, or its sensitive nature. This is not an issue with the E45 Moisturising Lotion, however, as it feels light during use, with its consistency feeling like it is allowing my skin to 'breathe' underneath, rather than being smothered. The lotion spreads easily too, which is another plus point as far as I am concerned; I don't have a lot of stamina or energy to spend on such tasks, so the fact I am able to undertake my body moisturising routine in a short space of time is absolutely ideal for my own needs.
I don't find that the E45 Lotion feels particularly greasy during use, which was a concern I had, particularly as I used it on my neck. I didn't find that it felt 'tacky' or sticky during use either, but I did find that I had to wait a short while before dressing, following application. This was really just to allow the Lotion to be fully absorbed into my skin, to avoid my clothing sticking. I was able to dress a short time afterwards, with this result being on a par with most other Body Lotion and Cream products that I use regularly. I don't have any cause for complaint when considering this aspect of the product, and I did find that it slotted quite neatly into my everyday 'skincare' routine, causing nothing in the way of fuss or extra effort. I feel therefore that the product is versatile and easy to use, with a straight-forward approach and simplistic nature.
I will admit, however, that I was VERY aware of the product's lack of scent during use. I am a huge fan of fruit or citrus-scented body care products so I feel that the E45 product's omission of any fragrance or aroma is really going to be extra-noticeable to me, as I am so used to smothering myself in a whole host of products with robust fragrances. Other consumers may find this to be less of an issue, but for me, I couldn't help but notice this aspect of the product caused disappointment.
On the plus side, I felt that the Lotion's lack of perfume or scent made it extra gentle and with a soothing, caring nature that my dry skin welcomed and embraced. This allowed me to witness something of an improvement to the troublesome skin that is most affected by dryness, which is at my upper arms. Where the skin here is usually dry and with a 'tightness' present in the skin's surface after bathing or showering, the E45 Lotion offered a little 'calm' to the area, quieting the discomfort and tightness and offering an overall 'soothing' feeling to be experienced instead. This was a pleasant surprise to witness, as I had rather thought that the Lotion wouldn't be up to scratch in terms of coping with the extreme dryness that is often present. I find too that if the Moisturising Lotion is applied at night time before bed, the 'softened' feeling is still present the following morning. This result exceeds those expected from me prior to using the product, and certainly beats those experienced from other products used from rival brands in recent times.
Taking everything into account, I do feel that the E45 Moisturising Lotion works so well in combating my notoriously dry skin that I will repurchase it again in the future. It works so well that I am able to obtain top results if it is used only twice a week, which is ideal as the product is just not 'nice' enough for me to use more regularly than this. If I HAD to use it more often, I would, as its results are impossible to overlook. I really prefer to experience a soft scent or fragrant fruity aroma during my skincare routine, however, so will be sticking to my fruit-scented skincare products from other brands to get this 'fix' as it were. This matter is probably down to personal taste, so I won't be deducting any marks from the product rating score on Dooyoo for this aspect of the Lotion, and I do appreciate that its unperformed formula is no doubt a contributing factor to it's suitability for sensitive skin.
In summary, I do really recommend the E45 Moisturising Lotion, particularly for those consumers who, like me, suffer with dry or sensitive skin. It's formula is so mild and gentle that it is the ideal product to use to obtain a 'calmness' to irritated or easily-aggravated skin, and I do really recommend it for this purpose. For a little luxury, however, you may need to look elsewhere.
A light lotion which can be used all over the body, face and hands to care for dry skin / E45 Lotion is perfume free, allergy screened and / /


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I really like cottage cheese, as it's nice and salty and talk about versatile! It goes great with eggs, for example, and the whipped kind is a nice cream cheese substitute. Sometimes I like to dress it up, though as there's only so much of it I can take plain. Knudsen Blueberry Cottage Doubles does just that - it offers the staple (cottage cheese) with an exciting twist of a fruit-flavored pairing. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to pick one of these up.
A container has two sections, one for the cottage cheese and a smaller one of fruit-flavored goop. It's basically like a slightly more spreadable jelly, which is good on a bagel, but I wasn't sure how it would work with the yogurt. I scooped up some blueberry jelly added some cottage cheese, and tasted. I wanted to like this a lot, but for me it was just okay. The blueberry stuff was quite sweet, and I thought it overpowered the cottage cheese somewhat.
Each portable container of Knudsen Blueberry Cottage Doubles (156 grams) provides 140 calories, 6% and 8% of the daily value for total and saturated fat, 16% of the DV for sodium, 1 gram of fiber, 14 grams of sugar and 11 grams of protein.
The pros: Okay taste & a good amount of protein.
The cons: Too much sugar - the whole point of cottage cheese is to get a low calorie, protein filled snack, so other than fruit, I'm not big on the introduction of other less healthful ingredients.
I bought a container for $1.89 and although this flavor wasn't particularly tasty, I might get it in a pinch, but hopefully the other flavors are better. If you've tried it, leave a comment letting us know your favorite Knudsen Cottage Doubles variety.
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By Russ Parsons,
Tribune Newspapers
June 19, 2013
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Once many years ago I came across a fish vendor at the farmers market with a whole tray full of beautiful fresh anchovies. On a sudden impulse, I bought them all. Real anchovies, the ones that have been packed in salt to last, are an essential flavoring, the garlic of the sea and much better than the oil-packed.
And then I repented at leisure, trying to figure out what I was going to do with them. Apparently preparing your own salted anchovies is something that had not occurred to many cookbook writers. I searched through a dozen books trying to find a method before I came to a rough description of a poor Greek fisherman preparing them in one of my favorite cookbooks, Patience Gray's "Honey From a Weed."
"Assisted by his children and a gallon bottle of amber wine, he pulled the heads off the fish which at the same time removed the guts, and laid the fish neatly in the petrol cans, alternating each layer with a layer of salt and finally putting a weighted board on top. In this way he provided himself and his large family with supper throughout the winter."
Thus inspired, I spent the next couple of hours carefully pulling the heads and guts out of several pounds of 2-inch fish and arranging them neatly between layers of kosher salt. In the end, I had enough salted anchovies to last a year, but I promise you it made the $10 or so you'll spend for a pound of the store-bought ones feel like a grand bargain.
Though there are dishes in which salted anchovies star, such as the Piedmontese anchovy-garlic dip bagna cauda, most often they're happy to stay in the background, lending a deep savoriness that is absolutely necessary to the success of the recipe even if its source remains anonymous.
One of my favorite ways to use anchovies is in roast lamb: Stud the leg with a bouquet of anchovy, garlic and rosemary, and the flavors melt into the meat. The other night I was fixing eggplant for the grill and wondered about doing the same thing. I cut slits into thick slabs of eggplant and inserted thinly sliced garlic, a little slip of salted anchovy and a sprig of rosemary. Yowza.
Salted anchovies are also the foundation for salsa verde, a varied mash of anchovies, garlic, capers and green herbs thinned with olive oil. Try it as a sauce for grilled fish, or steamed or grilled asparagus.
Grilled eggplant with anchovies, garlic and rosemary
Prep: 38 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Servings: 8
Note: Look for salted anchovies at Italian groceries or delis or the deli or cheese department of a gourmet grocery. They are most often sold in large cans, 1 1/2 pounds or more.
3 salted anchovies (6 fillets)
6 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil, plus more if necessary
2 large (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds) round eggplants,
2 long branches fresh rosemary
1. Rinse the anchovies under running water to remove excess salt; soak in water to cover in a small bowl until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the fillets, discard the skeletons and soak another 5 minutes until flexible. Cut into approximately half-inch crosswise pieces.
2. Slice the garlic crosswise as thin as you can. Reserve the tops, bottoms and odd-shaped pieces in a bowl; cover with olive oil. Cut the eggplants into 1-inch-thick crosswise slices.
3. Working with one slice at a time, cut 5 shallow slits into the eggplant — four at the compass points and one in the center; they should be about one-half-inch deep and should not go all the way through.
4. Insert a garlic slice in each of the slits (if necessary, widen the slit by wiggling a paring knife in it). Insert a piece of anchovy in each slit. Finally, insert a tuft of rosemary in each slit. The fillings should be as close to flush with the surface as you can make them. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices. Sprinkle both sides of each eggplant slice with salt; brush generously with the garlic olive oil.
5. Grill over a moderate fire until browned on one side, 4-5 minutes. Brush with more olive oil; turn to the other side. Brush that with oil as well. Continue cooking and brushing with oil until the eggplant is browned on both sides and tender, 3-4 minutes. Remove to a platter, brush with any remaining oil and serve.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 283 calories, 28 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 59 mg sodium, 4 g fiber.
Salsa verde
Prep: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
1 salted anchovy (2 fillets)
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed thoroughly if salted
1/2 cup mixed green herbs, at least half parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1. Rinse and soak the anchovies as before; chop coarsely.
2. Pound the garlic with the salt to a smooth paste with a mortar and pestle. Add the capers and anchovy; pound to a coarse paste. Add the herbs; pound to a paste. Starting with just a little at a time, add the olive oil, stirring with the pestle to make a smooth emulsion. Stir in the vinegar. Taste; adjust salt and vinegar.
In a blender or food processor: Pulse anchovies, garlic, capers and herbs to a coarse paste. With the machine running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Stir in the vinegar; add salt to taste.
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 124 calories, 14 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g protein, 301 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
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Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima) Samanea Resort Khao Yai
100 Baan Lerd Thai Mooseee Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima
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Located on a hilltop the resort offers a unique view over the National Park and surrounding mountain ranges as well as spacious and comfortable bungalows in traditional Thai style.
Beside adventurous trips to the national park, you can relax on the large terrace of your bungalow in our tropical garden or explore the surrounding small villages and temples on foot or by bicycle.
Samanea is probably the only resort in Khao Yai from which you can easily take a short walk or a long hike directly into Khao Yai National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, to visit nearby waterfalls and explore the abundant flora and fauna.
Samanea Resort - Design and Concept
Samanea Resort in Khao Yai National Park provides 28 bungalows a restaurant and swimming pool. The resort is located on a hilltop with a breathtaking panoramic view of the park, the nearby Thai villages and small farms and with its design and shape, it adapts itself perfectly into this beautiful landscape.
Living in Harmony with Nature
Samanea Resort is designed as a traditional Thai Village and harmonizes with the surroundings not only because of the shape of the buildings but also by the use of the selected natural materials. Inside, the bungalows provide modern and spacious rooms. Large glass fronts on two sides open the Bungalows up to the surrounding nature. A large outdoor area allows relaxing privately in the tropical garden which provides the feeling of a tropical residence in harmony with the nature.
Water & Wastewater
To make sustainable and with the ecology of the environment harmonizing tourism possible without harming the nature of the national park or to affect the infrastructure of the small villages, the water and wastewater system was designed for independent operation. Freshwater is pumped out of the Resort internal deep wells. Wastewater is recycled by a natural filter system and the water is gathered for re-usage through a system rewarded with the Environmental Idea Competition Award in Thailand.
Restaurant & Food
To continue this concept we provide regional dishes in accordance to the seasons. Apart from our daily changing menus, our restaurant also offers a variety of traditional Thai and European foods. All dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients, partly from our own cultivation and partly from the surrounding farms and gardens.
The Khao Yai National Park is located approximately 160km north of Bangkok. Per car or transfer the park and the resort can be reached in just under 2 hours. The drive leads first from Bangkok north over the highway No. 1 to Saraburi. Then past highway No.2 towards Nakhon Rachasima. Near the town of Pak Chong you will find the Exit to Khao Yai. From here the Highway No. 2090 leads directly to the park.
By Bus or Train
Busses leave Bangkok from the northern Bus terminal at Morchit every 30 Minutes to Pak Chong and Nakhon Rachasima.
Several trains of the northeastern line leave Hua Lampong Train Station on Rama 4 Road in Bangkok every day and travel north past Bang Pa In and Saraburi on a scenic route to Pak Chong.
From the Train and Bus station in Pak Chong you can take a Song Teow Taxi to the park and the resort. We also provide a transfer Service from Pak Chong to the resort.
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The Coolest Nails From New York Fashion Week
The clothes might get most of the attention on the runways at Fashion Week, but backstage, it's all about the nails. Check out the coolest manis (past and present!) we can't stop obsessing over!
By Kara McGrath
Nanette Lepore - S/S15
Get The Look:
1. File and clean nails, removing all traces of polish and oil residue.
2. Use a base coat to protect nail; Jin used JINsoon Power Coat.
3. Apply two coats of a light crepe or white textured polish.
4. On the accent nail, use a nail art pen to paint a black dotted line down the nail, using quick, short strokes vertically down the nail.
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To qualify for a waiver a candidate or committee must meet the following requirements:
The reporting period which you are filing is the 2011 Annual Reporting Period.
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Crowded into NYU's Skirball center, the New York tech world got one step closer to developing Skynet Tuesday night at the monthly New York Tech Meetup, just one day after NYTM reached the 25,000 member mark.
"What I fell in love with was the community. I had not really had any tech in my background at all, and yet felt totally at home here," gushed Jessica Lawrence, the managing director of NYTM, as she announced their membership accomplishments to cheers from the boisterous crowd.
Perhaps of more relevance to the future of our society—Jonathan Gottfried, a developer evangelist at Twilio, did a live demonstration of the TwilioBot 3000, a possible predecessor of assassin cyborgs. Mr. Gottfried was able to control the TwilioBot with his phone, sending it commands by typing numbers on his keypad … until he accidentally hung up on the TwilioBot. Read More


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This roll was a little fat when it came out of the camera, so the ghost of the film paper backing is visible on a number of shots. Home-processed black and white roll #15 (developer: Rodinal).
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FAQ - Financial Aid
What is the tuition at Washington State?
Beginning Summer Term 2013, tuition is $136.00 per credit hour for Ohio residents, and $272.00 per credit hour for Non-Ohio residents. For a worksheet of average costs, CLICK HERE, Fees and payment plans, CLICK HERE.
What is "verification" and why do I have to complete more paperwork?
Any student who applies for federal student aid (FAFSA) can be randomly selected for verification. Once you are selected, you must submit certain documents to confirm information on the application. These documents may include, but are not limited to, signed copies of IRS Federal Tax return transcripts for student, spouse and/or parent; verification worksheets; W2 forms, proof of child support paid or received, etc. Financial aid cannot be finalized until all forms are completed.
Why do I have to use last years' tax information - that information isn't accurate anymore?
Even if you feel the FAFSA will not reflect changed financial circumstances in the current year, complete the FAFSA as best you can, supplying the information requested. Washington State Community College has a formal institutional appeal process to handle unusual circumstances. Students may submit a special circumstances appeal form to help determine if your circumstances bear consideration in reevaluating your financial aid eligibility. This form must be completed by financial aid applicants who are requesting a special circumstances review due to a drastic/unusual change from previous year income to current year income. Download form here (.pdf)
Can I use all of my financial aid for the year in one semester?
No. Federal regulations require us to disburse aid equally across terms of enrollments.
Why do I have to use my parent's tax information if I don't live with them and they don't support me?
The instructions on the FAFSA reflect rules set by Congress. If you have extenuating circumstances, such as parental abuse or if both parents are deceased, please file an appeal by using this form (.pdf). We are NOT able to consider appeals to become independent just because you live on your own and are self-sufficient, you are not claimed by your parents as a tax exemption, your parents refuse to provide information on the FAFSA or your parents do not support you.
I need a copy of my IRS Federal Tax Return Transcript and I don't have one?
You may obtain a copy of federal tax return transcripts at www.irs.gov or by calling 1.800.829.1040.You may obtain copies of W-2's from your previous employer(s).
Do I need to file a tax return?
You may contact an accountant to determine your filing status, or you may visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov and follow the directions there.
How will I know how much financial aid I'm getting?
If a student is eligible for financial aid, he/she will receive a Financial Aid Award Letter. This letter tells: type(s) of award(s) student will receive; amount(s) per semester; terms and conditions to meet while receiving aid. The award letter must be signed and returned to the Financial Aid Office once it is received in order to activate the aid offered. Students may also check their WebAdvisor account - financial aid can be viewed and updated automatically there.
How long before I know about my financial aid status?
It will take 7-14 business days for the Financial aid office to receive information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will be notified by mail of the next step to take in order to process your financial aid. It can take 6-8 weeks to complete the entire process.
I don't think I will qualify for aid. Should I apply anyway?
Yes! Many families mistakenly think they don't qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid such as unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans that are available regardless of need. The FAFSA form is free. The financial aid office cannot process any aid for a student without the FAFSA on file.
What happens if I have to withdraw from all my classes, or I fail?
WSCC is required to determine when the student withdrew. The withdrawal date is: The date the student began the institutions withdrawal process by completing a withdrawal form and submitting it to the Records Office; or An unofficial withdrawal, the last known attendance at a documented academically- related activity; or the midpoint of the period of enrollment period for a student who leaves without notifying the institution.
NOTE: Failing all courses may constitute an unofficial withdrawal if the institution cannot document the student attended past the 60% point of the term.
Federal Return of Title IV Funds Calculation
A student earns aid based solely on the length of time he or she attended. If the student withdraws are stops attending classes before the 60% point of the semester, a portion of the total federal aid the student was eligible to receive may need to be repaid immediately. Title IV aid and all other aid is viewed as 100% earned after the 60% point of the semester. Unearned Title IV funds, other then Federal Work Study, must be returned. Unearned aid is the amount of disbursed Title IV aid that exceeds the amount of Title IV aid earned. The responsibility to repay the unearned aid is shared by the institution and the student. Institutional responsibilities in regard to the return of Title IV funds: Provide each student with the information given in this policy. Each student will receive this information in writing with their award letter. Identify students who are affected by this policy and complete the Return of Title IV Funds calculation for those students. Return any Title IV funds that are due to the Title IV programs in the following order within 45 of determining the student withdrew: unsubsidized Stafford Loan, subsidized Stafford Loan, PLUS Loan, Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant.
Student's responsibilities in regard to the return of Title IV funds: Return to the Title IV program any funds that were disbursed directly to the student and which the student was determined to be ineligible for via the Return of Title IV Funds calculation and in the order as followed by the Institution stated above. A copy of the worksheet used for this calculation can be requested from the Office of Financial Aid. If earned aid exceeds disbursed aid, additional funds may be disbursed (Late Disbursement). Additional disbursements are precluded if the amount of earned aid is less than the total Title IV aid that was disbursed prior to the institution's determination that the student withdrew.
An enrollment percentage will be determined by the number of days in the semester (including weekends) divided by the number of days enrolled (including weekends). However, scheduled breaks of 5 days or longer would be excluded in this calculation. The Title IV Refund formula assumes that funds are directly disbursed to the student only after all institutional charges have been covered, and that Title IV funds are the first resource applied to institutional charges. Institutional Charges consist of the amounts that have been assessed to the student's account prior to the student's withdraw, not a reduced amount that might result from the institutional refund policy. The responsibility to repay unearned aid is shared by institution and the student in proportion to the aid each is assumed to posses. The institution's share is the lesser of: The total amount of unearned aid; or Institutional charges multiplied by the percentage of aid that was unearned. The student's share is the difference between the total unearned amount and the institution's share. Students return their share of unearned aid attributable to a loan under the terms and conditions of the promissory note. The student will also be billed for any amount due to WSCC resulting from the return of Title IV Funds that were used to cover institutional charges. Students will receive notification of the Return of Title IV Funds Calculation and the amounts that are owed by certified U.S. mail. The student will have 45 days to set up a satisfactory re-payment option with the institution's Business Office and the US Department of Education, whichever applies, for the student's share of the unearned aid attributed to a grant after reduction. After 45 days have lapsed, the account will be turned over to collections to the Ohio Attorney General's Office for an overpayment of Title IV funds. Students who owe an overpayment for Title IV funds are INELIGIBLE for further disbursements of Title IV federal financial aid programs.
The following example illustrates how the Title IV Refund Policy would affect a student who withdraws from classes at Washington State Community College:
Student is attending Spring Semester, which is 119 calendar days in length with a 5 day break.
Financial Aid: Pell Grant $2775
Subsidized Loan $1750
Total Financial Aid Award: $4525
Institutional Charges: $2500
Aid Disbursed to the student after
Charges are paid: $2025
Student withdraws from classes on the 66th day of the semester, which is the Wednesday of the 11th week.
Percentage of federal financial aid earned =
Completed Days (66) / Total Days (114) =
Percentage Earned (57.8%)
Amount of federal financial aid earned =
Percentage Earned (57.8%) x Aid Awarded ($4525) =
Aid Earned ($2615.45)
Amount of federal aid to be returned=
Aid awarded ($4525) – Aid Earned ($2615.45) =
Aid to be Returned ($1909.55)
Amount School to return =
Percentage Unearned (42.2%) x Institutional Charges ($2500) = ($1055.00)
Of the ($1909.55) that needs to be returned to the
Department of Education WSCC returns ($1055.00)
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Of the ($1909.55) that needs to be returned – Amount school returns ($1055) =
Amount Student to Return ($854.55)
*Student is not required to repay grant program since the total in unearned grants is less then 50% of the total federal grants. *
As WSCC had to return financial aid funds used to cover tuition and fees, the student would also be billed by the Business Office for the unpaid portion of his/her institutional charges.
Worksheets used to determine the amount of federal financial aid funds that must be returned are available in the Financial Aid Office upon request.
Is there a deadline to apply for FAFSA?
WSCC does not have a deadline for filing the FAFSA, unless the student is applying for an institutional scholarship. If the student is applying for an institutional scholarship then the deadline is April 2, 2013.
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From 6 to 11 September at the Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm, the 1st convention of the ITF, the Convention was attend by many Masters, Instructors from different countries such as Argentina, Canada, Usa, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Ireland, England, Scotland, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece, Austria. With the presence of 3 Grandmasters Dan IX, 4 Senior Masters VIII Dan, 12 Dan Masters VII and many instructors.
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Grand Master Hector Marano, Gran Master Willem J. Bos and by GM Ung Kim Lan , conducted the IIC, with great success as usual for them, in which was discussed about technique and how to train and develop knowledge of the forms, techniques and applications. All participants could enjoy the knowledge of the Grand Masters and learned many technical details of the 24 patterns, face to face techniques, grappling, wrestling, were stretching training for 3 days.
The President of the ITF, GM Trajtenberg, Secretary General Master Ferrando, and the entire Executive Committee were present, most of them were training for the IIC, in addition to meetings and the rest of the convention.
After IIC exams took place degree examination on major categories, Ms. Vera Haynymen, was promoted to 4th Dan, Mr. Alejandro Banega and Mr. Jose Luis Diego, was promoted to 6th dan, and Mr. Adalbert Wagner, was promoted to 7th Dan, with the title of Master, CONGRATULATIONS to all of them.
The atmosphere that was experienced was very good and the comments we received from participants was excellent, representing the Technical Committee, my thanks to the ITF and all of them.
Teaching the "DO" workshop
This programe was conducted by Dr. Gauthier and Miss Juliette Tran and assited by Mr. Mark Banicevich.
"DO" is an essential component of Taekwon-Do because that is mental and internal part of Taekwon-do, Taekwon is the physical and the mental and Do is the mental work.
We learned that problems of contemporary society about the lack of ethical and moral principles, are faced by practicing Taekwondo, part of the study in which the principles of Taekwon-Do of "courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit" forms training and teaching.
All participants were impressed by the workshop and the practice and training methods. Many of them ask to ITF for increasing seminars that deal with the "DO".
Child education program
Conducted by Master Nardizzi and Mr. Fabian Izquierdo, (designer of the book).
Both impressed the participants for their methods for conducting a KIDS class, they showed the new form of education, for this modern times, and how lack of values for younger.
ITF require more attention to teaching the younger, having created new programs for children from 3 years named "Development KIDS program", and Master Nardizzi and Mr. Izquierdo showed which were new ways to treat and teach children from three years, with games and other methods that capture the interest of the younger, how to boost your confidence, avoiding complex, improving their coordination and physical preparation . This program was one of the stars of the Convention on the importance and concern that we have in the ITF in teaching children.
Workshop on development and management of schools
Was conducted by Master Andressen and Mr. Van Schaik.
This workshop was a request by many professional members of ITF, was concerned with the professional training, it has been show how important is the management for chairman of sports centers and how to be successful in their career, this agenda was on development and organization of schools and clubs to teach Taekwon-do, anything of great importance for the successful implementation of taekwon-do schools, which is what helps us to project the taekwon-do.
First aid workshop
Conducted by Dr. Francisco Mira.
An accident at a gym can end the career of an instructor, which is why so important to have some knowledge about how to react to these situations, Dr. Mira clarified many doubts on this agenda and complete knowledge of our Masters and Instructors.
Warm up work shop
Conducted by our senior Vice-President Master Weiler.
Once again the Master Paul Weiler showed us his knowledge in this field, showing exercises that that even in the past were used they should not be done because their practice can result in lesions in our body, and he showed which exercises should be practiced in the place. Prevention is better than cure.
This Convention been coordinated by Master Weiler, and once again demonstrated their professionalism and success. Congratulations Master Weiler.
Following the workshop spoke about toning warm up and avoid injuries during the development and practice of Taekwon-Do.
The last and how to act in case of injury during class, this workshop was led by Dr. Frco. Mira doctor in Benidorm Hospital.
At the conclusion of the Convention, all expressed their satisfaction with the agenda and organization, inquiring about date and place of the next convention.
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Minnesota Muslim group receives award
FRIDLEY,MN–A Fridley-based organization has received a rare honor as it prepares to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its founding,
Islamic Resource Group (IRG) won a special recognition award in May honoring its mission of building respect for human rights, the Patch reported.
The award, which isn't given every year, came from Advocates for Human Rights (AHR), a group based in Minneapolis that bills itself as the largest volunteer-based human rights organization in the Midwest.
Every individual in the community should be treated with respect and without discrimination, said AHR Executive Director Robin Phillips in praising IRG.
"They have done a great thing in our community in making sure human rights are respected for Muslims in our community," Phillips said. "They're a really positive force in our community."
'Intro to Islam' course at UCLA
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA's undergraduate students. Academic Affairs Commissioner Raquel Saxe is working to get class syllabi online before enrollment. Her office is also in talks with the Muslim Student Association regarding a proposal to develop an "Introduction to Islam" undergraduate general education course. The association said it hopes to have a plan for such a class ready by fall.
Hillary Clinton Launches "Muslim Civilization" Science Exhibition
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, launched an award-winning exhibition about scientific achievements from the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization, with a special video message at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The 1001 Inventions exhibition, which has attracted more than 1 million visitors over the past year during an international tour, opened for a VIP launch day on May 25th attended by LA County Sheriff Lee Baca and Ambassadors from LA-based foreign consulates.
In her pre-recorded message, Secretary Clinton praised the work of the 1001 Inventions initiative for "celebrating a millennium of science and innovation in the Muslim world," and described the launch of the exhibition as "an exciting day."
Mrs. Clinton remarked that "the Muslim world has a proud history of innovators" and highlighted the achievements of pioneers like Fatima Al-Fihri, who founded the world's first modern university, and master engineer Al-Jazari, who created the crank mechanisms that drive every plane, train and automobile on the planet.
Prof. Salim Al-Hassani, Chairman of 1001 Inventions, commented, "We're honored that Secretary Clinton agreed to launch our exhibition here at one of the most prestigious science museums in the world. California Science Center has an international reputation for excellence in providing engaging and entertaining science experiences for young and old alike.
"The goal of 1001 Inventions is to highlight the astounding contribution that Muslim civilization has made in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and how those advances still affect our lives today. More than a million people have already visited the 1001 Inventions exhibition during the first year of its global tour and that is the greatest endorsement we could ever hope for."
The 1001 Inventions exhibition is currently on a five-year global tour, sponsored by ALJ Community Initiatives. Following blockbuster runs in London, Istanbul and New York, it will open to the public at the California Science Center, in Los Angeles, on May 27, 2011 for a seven-month run. The exhibition explores the scientific contributions made by men and women during the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization. Through interactive displays, guests will explore basic science principles that are often taken for granted, in such fields as optics, time-keeping, hydraulics, navigation, architecture and mathematics.
1001 Inventions highlights the contributions of scholars from a diverse region stretching from Spain through China during the 7th to 17th centuries. Visitors will discover how scholars from this region, of various faiths and cultures, preserved, nurtured, and advanced the world's knowledge in science and technology.
The 1001 Inventions exhibition was recently crowned "Best Touring Exhibition" of the year at the annual Museums and Heritage Excellence Awards in London – considered by many to be the "Oscars" of the Museum world – fighting off stiff competition from some of the world's biggest names in exhibitions.
I'm delighted to send greetings to each of you at this year's 1001 Inventions, celebrating a millennium of science and innovation in the Muslim world. This exhibition honors the remarkable accomplishments of Muslims throughout history. From a woman who founded a University in the ninth century, to a thirteenth century inventor and mechanical engineer, to a surgeon whose writings influenced European medicine for hundreds of years, and so many more.
And of course, we're looking at the impact of technology in the Muslim world right now as young people throughout the Middle East and North Africa find new ways to use social networking to get organized and to express their aspirations. Connection technologies offer an unprecedented opportunity. A platform through which everyone, from farmers to students to entrepreneurs, can exchange ideas and hatch plans for the world's next great invention.
But technology does not decide the future. People do. So as this exhibition shows, the Muslim world has a proud history of innovators. Now is the time to tap in to that legacy to harness the power of science and technology, and to create new pathways to prosperity. This is an exciting day and thank you for letting me share it with you.
About 1001 Inventions
1001 Inventions is a global educational initiative that promotes awareness of scientific and cultural achievements from the 'Golden Age' of Muslim civilization and how those contributions helped build the foundations of our modern world. This period lasted approximately 1000 years from the 7th century onwards. The 1001 Inventions exhibition and educational products all highlight the scientific and technological achievements made by men and women, of different faiths and cultures, who lived in or were connected with broader Muslim civilization.
Originally funded by the British government and launched in the United Kingdom in 2006, 1001 Inventions was created by the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilization (FSTC). FSTC is a British-based non-profit, international network of the world's leading academics with expertise in the history of science and technology. Both 1001 Inventions and FSTC are non-religious, apolitical organizations and have received support from various arms of the British government, the Wellcome Trust and the British Science Association. Prior to its London launch in January 2010, the content of 1001 Inventions was rigorously reviewed by its inaugural host, the London Science Museum.


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^He made comments about unions. That's when it became political, Tombastep.
Republicans blame the unions for everything that ails man. He gave us a story about being terrorized by unions that strained credulity, to say the least.
But you're right. Politics brings out the absolute worst in me, so Tombastep, I'll take your advice and disengage from this thread.
I'm waiting for someone to turn this Twinkies subject into a racist thread...
Right...let me bring the thread back to reality by saying:
"I just stuffed a dozen unlubed twinkies up my ass"
Come on guys...lighten up!!!!
^ How come it only comes with WHITE creme filling??? What's wrong with other colors, huh?
Cut vs. uncut.
Pink creme fillings??? Glad to see gays are reprentin'
Zabriskie Point.
Exploding WonderBread.
Blaming the union is just an excuse. Here are the facts.
Hostess executives got a 30% pay raise.
At the same time, they demanded that the workers agree to an 8% pay cut and a 17% benefits cut.
Even as hostess is shutting down, the executives are voting themselves each a $1.75 MILLION bonus.
How is any of this the union's fault?
Hedge funds and private equity funds acting in a predatory or incompetent manner?
Happens all the time - and it's hard to tell how much debt the company's really in, given the amount claimed by the hedge funds could be way more than the same funds paid for the debts. Lenders have probably done the maths and figured they could sell the assets at fire sale prices for a profit while ditching any pay or pension obligations.
Blah blah blah, something enigmatic sounding...
"at the same time" is not correct.
the Hostess CEO gave the execs raises prior to their 2011 bankruptcy filings. when it was uncovered, the CEO in question was fired and the new CEO was brought in on a $1/year salary; I think most other execs also gave up their raises, though I cant be assed to google it at the moment.
I believe it's that new CEO who's demanding workers agree to a pay/benefit cut.
The workers had their wages cut enough... people need to stop blaming the unions. This was a case of where the management screwed up for years and continues to screw up. They may have got quite a bit of press coverage which could help their sales if they don't go out of business... but even if the bankruptcy court judge tries to saves the jobs, it's delaying the inevitable. It's MANAGEMENT FAULT the company has millions of debt and a lack of innovation. The workers don't vote on new products. The workers are being abused and lied to.
Even the conservative Forbe's magazine says it's a management failure. The writing is on the wall.
And it's even more now.in 2009 the renamed Hostess had $670M of debt at least 2/3 the total asset value!
I take care of my employees, and they're not union workers. They're lucky that I let them out of the basement to see daylight once a month.
They're back!!!
It also seems that some stores will receive frozen Twinkies, to which the store can affix its own expiration date.
Twinkies Will Last Longer Than Before When They Hit Shelves Again
Hostess Brands LLC says the spongy yellow cakes will have a shelf life of 45 days when they start hitting shelves again July 15. That's nearly three weeks longer than the 26 days the previous owner had stated as the shelf life for Twinkies.
A shelf life of DAYS??? I thought those things could survive decades/eons, and a nuclear war.
Here in Canada, they were never gone. I wonder how many Americans came over just for twinkies?
While they were up here, I hope they discovered other Canadian candies... such as Coffee Crisp, Eat-More, Cherry Blossom, etc... the list goes on. Americans are missing out on a lot!
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Re: Discussion - Saudi's chill response to Iranian plot and Clinton's statements
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US has given the Iranians the benefit of the doubt time and time again
over the past few years, so I can't imagine this changing any Iranian
minds about the US position.
On 10/27/11 6:44 PM, Michael Wilson wrote:
We wrote this is the weekly
Washington Sides with Riyadh
In the midst of all this, the United States announced the arrest of a
man who allegedly was attempting, on behalf of Iran, to hire a Mexican
to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. There was serious
discussion of the significance of this alleged plot, and based on the
evidence released, it was not particularly impressive.
Nevertheless - and this is the important part - the administration of
U.S. President Barack Obama decided that this was an intolerable event
that required more aggressive measures against Iran. The Saudis have
been asking the United States for some public action against Iran both
to relieve the pressure on Riyadh and to make it clear that the United
States was committed to confronting Iran alongside the Saudis. There may
well be more evidence in the alleged assassination plot that makes it
more serious than it appeared, but what is clear is that the United
States intended to use the plot to increase pressure on Iran -
psychologically at least - beyond the fairly desultory approach it had
been taking. The administration even threw the nuclear question back on
the table, a subject on which everyone had been lackadaisical for a
The Saudi nightmare has been that the United States would choose to
reach an understanding with Iran as a way to create a stable order in
the region and guarantee the flow of oil. We have discussed this
possibility in the past, pointing out that the American interest in
protecting Saudi Arabia is not absolute and that the United States might
choose to deal with the Iranians, neither regime being particularly
attractive to the United States and history never being a guide to what
Washington might do next.
The Saudis were obviously delighted with the U.S. rhetorical response to
the alleged assassination plot. It not only assuaged the Saudis' feeling
of isolation but also seemed to close the door on side deals. At the
same time, the United States likely was concerned with the possibility
of Saudi Arabia trying to arrange its own deal with Iran before
Washington made a move. With this action, the United States joined
itself at the hip with the Saudis in an anti-Iranian coalition.
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Since then we have the seemingly, extremely pragmatic stance the Saudi's
have taken towards the Iranians. They let Iranian FM Saleh visit. They
have said in multiple statements they are basically waiting to get all
the facts before they take a reaction. And insight suggests they are
waiting til the visit goes to court...in December
We also have the US saying it had direct contact with Iran over the
plot, Clinton's statements today about how Iran's military leadership is
not allowing a rapprochment (aka the US wants one), plus the technical
embassy idea.
All of his as US is withdrawing from Iraq where it has warned Iran not
to meddle too much
I agree with the weekly that the plot served to unite KSA and US, but I
am also wondering if it served another purpose that was not specifically
1) It makes both US and KSA look extremely pragmatic that they are
willing to negotiate after this. Its a good faith measure. It says,
look, we could have escalated if we really wanted to, but instead we are
being really pragmatic...you can trust us (Of course such measures
always run the risk of looking weak)
2) The plot is more of an affront against KSA. Sure it was on US soil,
but it was killing the Saudi Ambassador. This means that the Saudi's are
the ones that "decide" the tempo of negotiations. The US is just backing
up its homeboy. So if it looks like the Saudi's are leading negotations,
the other Gulf Arabs may be more willing to accept any agreement. If KSA
feels safe they feel safe
I feel more strongly about assertion 1 than assertion 2
Michael Wilson
Director of Watch Officer Group, STRATFOR
(512) 744-4300 ex 4112
Ben West
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