Should I Use Moisturizer in the Winter?
Should I Use in Winter Moisturizer?
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Should I use moisturizer in the winter? That’s the question many people ask, because winter air is obviously different than the air of other seasons. In the summer, you know moisturizer with sunscreen is imperative in order to maintain healthy skin and prevent sun damage. But winter is another story. Or is it?
In the winter, the air is much drier due to the cold temperature and weather patterns. As a result, the skin dries out, and if left untreated, begins to flake or even crack. Cracked skin can be very painful, especially on the hands or feet. The flaky itchy skin is almost as uncomfortable and often results in skin damage due to scratching and the development of related rashes. Yet the simple use of moisturizer can prevent or relieve many of these problems. Skin care in winter requires different attention to your skin but it doesn't mean necessary spending more time.
The question is: Should I use moisturizer in the winter? The answer is: Yes, you should. Moisturizer used once or twice a day can seal in skin moisture which prevents the skin from drying out. The drier your skin, the more intense the moisturizer should be. The thickest and most pore sealing moisturizers are the oil and cream based products. The cream contains ingredients, such as petroleum and glycerin that literally seal the skin so moisture can’t escape.
It really does not matter what kind of climate you live in either. Even milder climates experience drier winter air which can lead to skin problems. Whenever the moisture in the skin evaporates due to the condition of the air surrounding you, the body will draw upon water stored in the body. It’s much better to keep your skin moisturized on a daily basis, and in doing so, prevent additional water loss.
The answer is you should use moisturizer year round. That’s the only way to protect your skin from the sun, wind, humidity, cold and anything else the weather can produce. You should use a deep penetrating night time moisturizer and a lighter daytime moisturizer you can wear under your foundation.
Hair terminology
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Human hair is growing in definite cycles. Below you can find out some information concerning three phases of hair growth.
Anagen is the phase of hair growth which is from 2 to 8 years long. During this period the cells in hair papillas divide themselves continually and this way they build the stalk of a hair. A stalk becomes hardened with keratine while gradual growing out of the cells into the skin pores. At the same time the cell is growing into deeper layers of skin to get nutrition.
Catagen is the next phase which is relatively short because it lasts for only 2 to 4 weeks and it the phase of a hair renewal. The hair follicle stops growing thus becomes degenerated but it does not fall out right away. It shrinks to around one sixth of its normal width. Its bottom part becomes destroyed and a hair papilla gets separated from its follicle. A hair bulb is separated from the blood nutrition and, as a result, the whole stalk becomes pulled outside when a hair follicle gets disintegrated.
Telogen is the last phase of a rest which lasts from 2 to 4 months. During this period a hair still is not growing, although it is detached to a follicle while its papilla is at rest. If the whole process (cycle) of hair growth is taking a normal course then app. 10 to 15% of hairs remain at this stage.
After the Telogen phase the whole cycle is completed and the Anagen phase begins. The new stalk of a hair is being formed and the old one id being pulled out and falls out.
Important!
When a new hair (new stalk) begins growing out of the hair cell, it has to get rid of the old one first. If that happens to many hair cells at the same time, we can observe the process of casting or losing hair (ecdysis), which means that large amount of hair is falling out at the same time.
Washing hair sensibly
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Last year one of the English cosmetic companies made detailed research on 500 people. On the basis of this research there has been agreed the best way to wash one’s hair, at least according to the British taking part in the questionnaire. The most important is the temperature of water used for washing: it should be exactly 36.7°C.
Another important thing is to use the right amount of shampoo. People with short hair should not use more than 6ml of shampoo, whereas people with long hair should use no more than 10ml. Decide for yourself if you use these pieces of advice or not. We want to add a few of our own:
If you feel like, you may prepare the homemade herbal shampoo. Here’s the recipe: 2 spoonfuls of chopped soap-wort root mix with the same amount of nettle leaves and burdock root.Pour 2 glasses of boiling water on this.After half an hour take the herbs out and cool the liquid a bit more. This shampoo will clean your hair and scalp very well without drying them out.
While you wash your hair you may want to massage your scalp with round movements. Firstly massage the front part of your head, then both sides, then the top and finally the part above your neck at the back; take half a minute for every part. This stimulates the blood circulation and increases hair growth.
Always use cool water for the final rinsing which helps to close the hair shells and makes your hair shinier.Do not rub your hair with the towel. This destroys it. Instead wrap a towel around your head and squeeze it gently with your hands.Leticia
I know many recipes for lotions and hair masks, and whenever I have some time I use them. To make my hair shiny and soft I always add a teaspoon of vinegar or a nettle infusion for the last rinse. When I want to make my hair fairer I rub some lemon juice into my hair for a few months. It works!
Chrysanthemum
This flower may also be used in cosmetology. In particular it is very popular in the Far East. Japanese women prepare lotion made from fresh petals: they pour them with mineral water and put his into a fridge. Then they use the liquid to wash their faces. This lotion helps to get rid of tiny wrinkles and hyper pigmentation. Warning! Chrysanthemum may cause allergy.
Yoghurt Diet
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It is rich in easily assimilated proteins, calcium, phosphorus and vitamins. Buy only those yoghurts which includes alive cultures of germs, which facilitate and they speed up digesting. In this diet, except from mentioned lower fruits, bread and other components, it belongs to eat following kinds of yoghurts: natural with lower fat kontent, fruit with no fat, and fruit with normal fat content. We use this diet for two weeks, it is possible to lose in this time even 5-6 kg.
Note! It 175 g is a half of small yoghurt.
1st Breakfast: 150 g of natural yoghurt with 2 spoons of cornflakes, big mandarin.
2nd Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt, slice of bread subtly oiled with margarine with one slice of chicken fillet, tomato.
Dinner: 2 cooked potatoes, 100 g of steamed fish fillet, with vegetables ( carrot, parsley, onion, half of celery), glass of salad from white cole with lemon juice, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of no fat natural yoghurt
Supper: Slice of whole-meal bread subtly oiled with margarine, 2 thinn slices of white cheese, 175 g of natural yoghurt, half of grapefruit.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt with musli, an apple.
2nd Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt mixed with half of glass of tomato juice, and one spoon of tops of parsley, sandwich from slice of bread roll, thinn slice of white cheese and 2 leaves of lettuce.
Dinner: 2 cooked potatoes, 100 g of fried on one spoon of oil chicken breast, 250 g of cooked cauliflower, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of fruit yoghurt.
Supper: Slice of grahama bread subtly oiled with margarine, tomato, half of paprika, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of fruit yoghurt with one spoon of petal oat, kiwi.
2nd Breakfast: Slice of crispbread with one spoon of cottage cheese, pickled cucumber, 175 g of of natural yoghurt.
Dinner: Cooked potatoe, vegetables strangled on 1 spoon of oil, ( 2 average carrots, half of average celery, half of onion) 100 g of smoked salomon, 175 g of of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of fruit yoghurt, half of grapefruit.
Supper: 175 g of natural yoghurt mixed with glass of multivegetable juice, slice of crispbread with one spoon of cottage cheese.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of fruit yoghurt with one spoon of pumpkin pips, an apple.
2nd Breakfast: Slice of roll bread subtly oiled with margarine, with a slice of chicken fillet, fresh cucumber, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Dinner: 2 cooked potatoes, 100 g of turkey breast fried on 1 spoon of oil, salad from carrot and apples, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of natural no fat yoghurt, pear.
Supper: 175 g of natural yoghurt with half of pepper and a spoon of tops of parsley, slice of grahama bread.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt with cornflakes, banana.
2nd Breakfast: Slice of crispbread, 175 g of natural yoghurt with a spoon of chives , tomato.
Dinner: Cooked potatoe, fish fried on 1 spoon of oil, salad from carrot and apples , 250 g of cooked asparagus, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of natural no fat yoghurt, 2 mandarines.
Supper: Cold soup from: 175 g of natural yoghurt, glass of beetroot juice, fresh cucumber, spoon of chives, spoon of dill, boiled egg.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt with a spoon of wheat brans, an apple.
2nd Breakfast: Slice of bread with thinn white cheese, pickled cucumber, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Dinner: 100 g of chicken breats fried on 1 spoon of oil, 3 spoons of cooked beetroots, 2 cooked potatoes, fresh cucumber, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of fruit no fat yoghurt, kiwi.
Supper: 175 g of natural yoghurt with a half of pepper and tomato, slice of crispbread.
1st Breakfast: 175 g of natural yoghurt with a spoon of cornflakes, orange.
2nd Breakfast: Slice of roll bread with a spoon of cottage cheese and chives, half of pepper and 2 leaves of chicory, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Dinner: 2 cooked potatoes, fish fried on 1 spoon of oil with 2 carrots, half of celery and a half of onion, 3 leaves of lettuce, 175 g of natural yoghurt.
Tea: 175 g of fruit no fat yoghurt, pear.
Supper: 175 g of natural yoghurt mixed with choped cucumber, a spoon of chives, Pinch of garlic salt, slice of crispbread.
Should I lose some weight?
Should I Lose Some Weight?Tweet Share
Maintaining a healthy diet and following an exercise regime are the best ways to ward off disease and live a long, full life. Unfortunately, gaining weight and obesity have been a growing problem not just in the United States, but all over the world. With our ever increasingly busy lives, we rarely leave ourselves enough time to eat a balanced meal or make time for exercise. In this article we’ll discuss why maintaining a healthy weight is so important and how to know if you need to lose some weight.
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are very important in preventing a number of different diseases and disorders. Being overweight can put extra strain on the heart, causing high blood pressure and can eventually lead to heart disease. Exercising helps build healthy bones and can prevent or slow down the onset of osteoporosis. Not only is exercise good for the body, but it’s also good for the mind. Exercising releases serotonin, which regulates the mood. It can leave you feeling elated after a good workout and can relieve stress. Exercise can also relieve tense, stressed muscles after a long day.
Getting in better shape will not only help you in the long run, but will give you a better sense of self confidence. Let’s face it – there’s plenty of discrimination out there for people that are overweight. Getting in shape will make you feel better about yourself.
If you’re not sure if you need to lose weight, try calculating your BMI, or your Body Mass Index. This calculation, based on your height and weight, can give you an approximation of how much fat is in your body. To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and then divide by your height in inches twice. The target is to have a BMI of between 18.5 and 25, while 25 and higher indicates being overweight, while over 30 is obese.
Tips on Shaving Sensitive Skin for Men & Women
How to Shave Sensitive Skin: Tips for Men and WomenTweet Share
Shaving is an extremely unpleasant experience for some people. You start shaving, the skin is smooth, and then it turns red, becomes full of rashes. You have got a sensitive skin if these problems are a common occurrence. People with sensitive skin should take some precautionary steps before and after shaving, so please enjoy our tips for men and women on shaving sensitive skin.
You have got a sensitive skin if fine texture is covered by a thin layer of outer skin. Blood vessels inside the epidermis appear quite close to the surface in such cases. This skin gets irritated very easily upon exposure to heat, cold, commercial products and ultraviolet rays.
You may end up with bumps, dryness, stinging and redness if you are not careful while shaving areas with sensitive skin. A sensitive skin is likely to develop undesirable redness, dehydration and blotchiness due to external or internal changes. Clinical trials conducted by various independent study groups and research organizations suggest that mild and fragrance free shaving products are best suited for the sensitive skin.
Thoroughly wet your beard before you start shaving: Use a little warm water to wet your beard thoroughly. This should be done at least 5 minutes in advance. People with sensitive skin should shave after the shower and not before it. Shaving off wet hair is easier. Your razor blade will cause less skin damage in that case.Always use a sharp razor blade: It is very important to use a sharp razor blade if you have a sensitive skin. Old or used razor blades can cause a lot of pulling and irritation. Your skin will suffer more damages in such cases. Dull razor blades are likely to cause a burning sensation. These blades do not glide smoothly over the skin. They will just chafe the skin as you try to remove the beard.Do not use common shaving products: People with sensitive skin should always buy products that are labeled as "perfume free" or dry free. Chances of an adverse reaction are much less if you use safe products. Commercial products that are especially labeled for sensitive skin have ingredients with lower pH value. Experts recommend products with natural ingredients for people who have sensitive skin. Also, you should look for products that have butyle paraben or methyl paraben as preservatives. In any case, you should avoid products with botanical or antibacterial ingredients. Your skin will be more supple and well hydrated if you moisturize it properly.Lather up no matter where you are shaving: Whether you are shaving your beard, legs or underarms, you must remember to lather properly. You can use a mild soap with low pH or a shaving cream labeled "for sensitive skin".Have patience: Don't be in a hurry when you start shaving sensitive skin areas. Never run the razor blade over skin areas that have been shaved off already. You will end up with burning sensations or itching immediately if you run the blade over areas that you have shaven already. It is fine to spend an additional five minutes to shave slowly and avoid extremely irritating consequences including redness, dehydration and blotchiness.Try to shave less: Your skin will burn a lot less if you apply fewer strokes with your razor blade. Apply effective and careful strokes every time.Do not shave against the hair growth: You should always shave in the direction of the growth of hair. Less pulling and irritation takes place when you apply razor blade strokes along the grain of hair growth. Shaving in the opposite direction will lead to irritation almost immediately.Leave potentially dangerous areas: Hair over a sensitive skin will protrude a little more than normal if you go on pulling and stretching. Chances of ingrown hair are pretty high if you shave over the stretched skin area.Exfoliate on a regular basis: You should use a good exfoliating cleanser at least once a week. This way, your skin will get rid of dead skin-cells that cause damage. Also, trapped hairs on the sensitive skin are freed by dead cell removal.Do not temper existing bumps: It is important to avoid existing razor bumps. These bumps can cause significant irritation or scars. They will start bleeding as soon as you run the razor blade over them.Moisturize the skin on a regular basis: It is important to use a lotion with aloe for this purpose. Always buy moisturizers meant for "sensitive skin" only.Getting a smooth and painless shave is possible if you are ready to follow tips for shaving sensitive skin (for men and women as well) mentioned above. Taking all these precautionary measures is really worth it. You can successfully avoid razor burns, bumps, rashes and ingrown hairs. Be a little careful and you can easily avoid adverse effects.
Best conditioners for curly hair
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Curly hair can be difficult to manage because it is often naturally dry or becomes frizzy in humid weather. The best way to manage curly hair is to choose a good conditioner that is formulated for curly hair, and knowing what to look for is an excellent place to start. In this article, we’ll discover what to look for when choosing the best conditioners for curly hair.
Curly hair is often naturally dry because the natural oils that are produced in the scalp have a harder time traveling down the hair shafts than they do with straighter hair. This is why it is so important to use a conditioner that is creamy and has plenty of hydrating properties. Conditioners with essential oils and botanicals, such as avocado and jojoba oil are a way to use natural ingredients to help keep hair hydrated.
Many of the best conditioners for curly hair will include panthenol, which experts claim penetrates the hair follicle, making it stronger and more resistant to breakage, silicone, or dimethicone. While you should generally avoid alcohol in your hair products, which can dry out your hair, cetyl or stearyl alcohol can be beneficial for curly hair. That is because these kinds of alcohol are fatty, saturated alcohols, which can restore hydration to the hair follicles and make the hair easier to comb through when it’s wet.
A common problem with curly hair is that shampooing it too frequently can dry it out, but conditioners can help combat this effect. Even if you don’t shampoo every day, you can still rinse your hair and apply a conditioner to help keep the hair moisturized.
If you do choose to use a cream conditioner in your hair every day, be sure not to use very hot water, as this can also lead to dry skin. Condition your hair lukewarm or cool water to get the best effect from your new conditioner.
Taking care of sensitive skin
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Sensitive skin is characterized by skin that reacts adversely to changes to the environment, such as too much sun, extreme temperatures, or reactions to certain cosmetics or other pharmaceuticals. Sensitive skin can react by becoming swollen, red, itchy or dry. Sometimes, sensitive skin can be confused with skin disorders such as eczema or rosacea. If you think you might have sensitive skin, you may want to consult a dermatologist, who can determine if you’re suffering from a skin disorder. Sensitive skin can vary from mild to severe, but it can be managed with good skin care. Here are a few tips for taking care of sensitive skin.
Cleaning and moisturizing your skin are very important parts of your basic skin care regime, and those with sensitive skin should use products that are as pure as possible. Choose products that are fragrance-free, color-free, and preservative-free. Clean your face twice a day with a very gentle cleanser and follow up with a water-based moisturizer. Avoid moisturizers that are oil based and contain lanolin or mineral oil, as these can block the pores and cause pimples or black heads. The best kind of moisturizer will contain a sun block with an SPF of at least 15.
If you use makeup, be sure to use products that are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. You may wish to avoid products that are mineral based, as these can prompt an allergic reaction. Always be sure to remove makeup when you wash your face at the end of the day. Also, try to avoid washing with very cold or very hot water and avoid very hot baths, as these can over dry the skin.
Exfoliating is an important part of the skin care regime, and just because your skin is sensitive doesn’t mean that you have to skip this step. Use a very gentle exfoliant once a week to remove old skin cells and help your skin breath, keeping it looking healthy and fresh.
Vitamins and Weight Loss
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Vitamins play an important part in the fight to lose weight, but don’t be fooled by "lose weight fast" gimmicks of pills and supplements. The safest and healthiest way is to lose weight through a healthy diet and exercise program, and all of the vitamins that will help you lose weight can be found in a wide range of healthy food choices. Plus, when you lose weight gradually through diet and exercise, you’re less likely to gain the weight back. Here are a few vitamins that will help you lose weight and the types of food where you can find them.
Vitamin B2 helps promote healthy thyroid and metabolic production, which in turn helps you burn calories more efficiently. Foods rich in Vitamin B2 include, milk, eggs, liver, kidney, almonds, hard cheese and green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin B3 also helps regulate thyroid hormone production and also helps your body tolerate blood sugar. Foods rich in Vitamin B3 include meat, chicken, turkey, tuna, eggs, salmon, barley, oats, cheese, dried fruit and brown rice.
Vitamin B5 helps us use fat to burn energy, instead of muscles, and helps in energy production. Foods rich in Vitamin B5 include poultry, meat, liver, kidney, eggs, nuts, wheat germ, beans, oats, barley, and green vegetables.
Like Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6 helps regulate thyroid hormone production and the metabolism. Foods rich in Vitamin B6 include beef, poultry, eggs, sardines, mackerel, dried fruit, cabbage, brown rice, bananas, avocados, wheat bran and wheat germ.
Vitamin C helps the body in a number of different ways, but it helps those trying to lose weight to convert glucose to energy. Foods rich in Vitamin C include broccoli, green peppers, black currents, kiwi fruit, Brussels sprouts, lemons, oranges, cabbage, and strawberries.
While Choline isn’t considered a vitamin, as it is produced by the liver, it does make up a part of the Vitamin B complex, and helps the metabolism work efficiently. A deficiency of choline can lead to a build up of fats in the liver. Foods rich in choline include beef liver, beef heart, egg yolks, cucumber, cauliflower and peanuts.
Much like choline, inositol is a part of the Vitamin B complex and helps the metabolism work efficiently. Foods rich in inositol include beef liver and heart, eggs, soy, nuts, whole grains and citrus fruits.
Hair Removal Buying Guide
Removing body hair can be a chore. For decades hair removal methods were either messy, painful or both. Today there are many different methods to keep your skin smooth and hair free.
Razors: There are hundreds of variations on the basic razor. For men, for women, single bladed, double bladed, triple bladed and quad bladed. The bulk of razors sold are disposable, with replaceable head razors coming in a strong second. Some models have thin wires across the blades to reduce nicks. Others have thick bars of shaving cream built into their heads or strips of a skin soothing soothing lotion.
Depilatories: These are lotions, creams or foams that remove body hair by chemically burning the hair at the root. Some depilatories are fast acting and do nit require a long wait time like the creams of the past. New formulations can be used in the shower and will not wash away until scrubbed or scraped with a special sponge/tool included in the package. New scents improve the once foul smell of depilatories.
Epilators: Hand held devices with a rotating head or spring type mechanism that grasps hair, plucking them cleaning from the follicles are known as epilators. The most famous are the Epilady and Epila Hair Removal Laser. Epilators can be painful, though no more so than waxing. Epillation of hair can cause hair to grow back much finer over time.
Buffing: Buffing is essentially a sand paper type of disc that is rubbed vigorously against the skin either by hand or with a rotating hand held tool. Hair is 'sanded' away, while the skin is left with a smooth, polished look and feel. The buffing tool is a very fine texture and does not damage the skin unless held in one place for an extended period.
Waxing: This application can be done at home or in a salon. The traditional method of waxing involves heating a wax, spreading it over the skin, then placing cloth strips over the wax. The strips are pressed against the skin and stripped away, removing the hair in the area. Cold waxes are used in the same manner, minus the heating which lead to burns in some people when the wax was overheated. Hair that is removed by waxing grows in finer and lighter over time, much like epillation.
Electrolysis: Electrolysis takes the most time of all hair removal methods. Hair is grasped strand by strand with a tool that looks like tweezers and an electric current is sent down the hair, into the shaft to kill the bulb from which hair grows. This is a permanent method of removal and can be done at home or at a salon that offers this type of hair removal service. It can be painful if hair is pulled or the current is high.
Laser Removal: Another technique used to permanently remove hair is laser removal. Until recently this method was only available at a special office, performed by a doctor or licensed technician. Hand held laser hair removal tools are now available for home use. One popular choice is the Epila laser tool, which costs less than a single visit to an office for this procedure. Permanent results may not be achieved without multiple visits for the laser treatment, making at home laser hair removal an economical avenue.
No Starch Diet
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This diet is also called The London Diet. It was developed by an Englishman- D. Alan Ebringer form The King’s Collage Hospital in London. He discovered that a bowel microbe Klebsiella and HLA-B27 antigen, that can be found in digestion system, are responsible for some of the immune system dysfunctions and the development of ZZSK. The London Diet is suspected to reduce the quantity of the microbe in the digestion system. As a result, it reduces the production of antibodies by the immune system that attack the connective tissues and lead to its degeneration- also called ZZSK. The lower microbe number in a one’s body has a significant influence on diminishing of the disease symptoms. In short, during this diet you should avoid starch and sugar in the meals, or considerably reduce their consumption. Your diet has to be enriched by protein instead.
Reduce the following:
Bread and flour products;Potatoes;Pasta;Rice;Sweet products;Other products containing starch.Increase the following:
Meat;Vegetables;Fruit;Eggs;Cheese;Fish.As you see the diet is very rigorous , but there are some visible results. Some people undergoing the diet, stopped suffering from pain and stiffening. They could cease taking anti-inflammatory drugs without side-effects. Unfortunately, the diet works only with few people. Probably, taking Sulfosalazine (an antibiotic that destroys the microbe) may help in some cases.
I decided to execute The NSD for about a month. I restricted rigorously all the rules for two weeks. In the meantime, I tried Sulfosalazyna and quit taking anti-inflammatory drugs- just to try and see the virtual results. The pain and stiffening withdrew almost completely. Unfortunately, it worked only for few days. I ceased using this diet, because of its strict rules. I tried to contrive a menu, but it turned out to be very difficult. I could not replace bread by any other food. What is more, starch is a basic energetic constituent of our diet, and I think its limitation may be dangerous. Anyway, I can recommend this diet. Maybe you will achieve better results. Let me know.
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