Notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks – it’s that time of year again. When you’re shopping for your school supplies don’t forget about the other necessities you should keep handy throughout the day. While you’re not likely to carry a purse full of cosmetics you should be prepared for those little everyday “emergencies” that can’t wait until you get home. Keep these school bag essentials close at hand:

·    Acne concealing products - Acne, the most common skin problem during the teenage years, can have a devastating effect on your confidence. It’s hard to feel self-assured when you have a major breakout. If your skin isn’t flawless, and let’s face it, most teens have some type of skin issue, be sure to carry some type of blemish concealer. There are a variety of products which can be applied over pimples to clear them up all the while they cover the redness.

·    Lip gloss – Keep your lips moistened and enjoy a splash of color with a fun lip gloss. Worn alone or with lip liner these light moisturizing products can make your lips look fuller. Especially helpful to treat chapped lips, lip glosses can give you a fresh, clean, lighter look than a heavy lipstick.

·    Nail file – While it isn’t one of life’s big emergencies, a broken nail can be a major annoyance. If you have a tear in your nail, you’ll find that just about everything that you touch will catch on it. If you’re clever enough to keep one handy, you can make a minor repair by reshaping your nail. You can quite possibly save the nail if you get to it in time.

·    Hair clip – Unless your hair is cut quite short, it’s always a good idea to have some clips or combs around for those “bad hair days”. If you’ve ever had your hair style go limp midway through the day, it’s a nice option to be able to do a quick comb and restyle.

·    Your back-to-school kit wouldn’t be complete without a good comb. Choose a comb that is best suited for your type of hair. Look at the package to see if the comb is recommended for fine or coarse hair.

·    Tissues or blotting papers – If your skin is unusually oily a blotting paper can remove some of the oil thus keeping your pores from becoming clogged and infected. (That’s what pimples are!) Keep tissues handy for removing left over make-up, too.

Just the minute or two that it takes to freshen up can have an effect on your attitude and performance as well. When you feel like you look good, you exude confidence. You’re more likely to participate in class when you feel your best. This won’t guarantee that you’ll get straight A’s but it is certain to guarantee that you’ll be noticed.

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