Facial Care for Summer

Working women tent to get exposed to Sun during summer and all the time. Sometimes, inspite of using sunscreen lotion, you get tanned. Relax and chill with these tips and face packs which will do wonders to your skin.

Yogurt Face Pack : Make a paste of yogurt and besan (gram flour). Add more yogurt if required, apply the pack on face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Clean it with normal waterSandalwood Face Pack: Make a paste of sandalwood (chandan) and rose water (gulab jal). Apply to face and neck, leave it overnight. In morning clean it with cold water

Cucumber Face Pack: Mix cucumber paste with milk. You can also use cucumber juice. Apply to face and neck. After 15 minutes wash off with cold water

Multani Mitti Pack: Make a paste of rose water and multani mitti. Apply thick layer of paste to face. After 15 minutes clean it with normal water

Mix the juices of cucumber and tomato, apply all over the face and neck. This can be applied under eyes to prevent and reduce dark circles.

Rubbing used lemons on feet and elbow helps in lighten the dark skin and remove the dead skin

Facial Care for Summer

By: Blooger on: 10:07 AM

Prevent Premature Wrinkles

Dryness of the facial skin leads to premature wrinkles besides the fact that it is a cosmetic problem. There are number of moisturizing creams available in the market that can be used. But if you believe in home remedies then, these tips are best suited for you.

- Mix one tsp of rose water in mashed ripe banana. Apply on face and neck and wash off after 30 mins

- In one tsp of orange juice, add honey and apply on face

- Intake of one glass of carrot juice once a week, keeps wrinkles away

- Apply egg white to the under eye skin

- For fine wrinkles and to prevent them in future, use pure castor oil regularly.

Apply on under eye skin and throatDaily care to prevent premature wrinkles:

- Thoroughly cleanse face with cleanser and avoid soap. Use a good moisturizer

- On regular bases, exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells

- Wear high SPF sunscreen, whenever you got in Sun

- Go to bed early every night. You get the best body and skin repairing between 10 pm and 2 am

- Give up smoking. It can cause the skin develop smoking lines above the upper lip

- Do not use strong anti-aging cream, which might be too strong for the skin

- Eat sweet potatoes that are rich in hyaluronic acid, which helps in getting rid of wrinkles

Prevent Premature Wrinkles

By: Blooger on: 10:05 AM

Hair Nourishment - Food for Healthy & Beautiful Hair

Poor nutrition, hormonal changes, stress and shock plays a major role in affecting the condition and growth of hair. Here is the list of food you should have to promote hair growth and for healthy and beautiful hair.

Vitamin A: promotes a healthy scalp

Food Sources: Dark green leafy vegetables, orange and yellow fruits and green vegetables

Vitamin B: Complex regulates the secretions of oil, keeps hair healthy and moisturized

Food Sources: Cereals, tomatoes, lean meat, liver, kidney, Brewers' yeast, eggs and green vegetables

A severe lack of biotin can lead to hair loss. It works best with Vitamin B5, B12 and folic acid. Bread, barn and bananas

Minerals: Such as zinc, iron and copper promote healthy hair

Food sources: Zinc – lean meat, chicken, pumpkin seeds and green vegetables

Iron – Beef, dried apricots, lean red meat, parsley, eggs, wheatgerm, and sunflower seeds

Copper – Animal organs, seafood, egg yolk, and whole grains

A lack of iron is cited to be the cause of hair loss among women who have not reached menopause.

Proteins – Hair is made up of 97 % protein (keratin), so consuming enough of it gives a natural shine

Food Source: Lean meat, grains and soya.

Hair Nourishment - Food for Healthy & Beautiful Hair

By: Blooger on: 10:02 AM

Trends of the Season

As the warmer weather approaches, the glow of the spring and summer season can be seen in flowers in bloom, our wardrobe and even our makeup hues. The dark heavy colors of winter can be removed from makeup kit, leaving room for natural palette. Go for low maintenance make up and select a product that looks natural.

Start with...

White Pearl Nail Polish, as this is perfect for all occasions and for perfect manicure, shimmering white polish is the bestWear head band - The skinny headbands looks versatile and cute that can be used as a quick fix for messy hair or ponytail.

Brightly colored eye shadows, liners, mascaras and lipsticks are in vogue. Apply black mascara to lashes and then add a hint of green liquid liner.

Go for warm hair colors that complement the skin’s undertones. This provides both natural and relaxed hair a healthy and shiny lift. Browns and Reds are the colors of the seasons that givesa subtle yet stunning look

Pink lipstick is versatile, which is great for all the seasons.

Trends of the Season

By: Blooger on: 10:01 AM

Prevent Hair from Breaking

The longer the hair, the more damage it takes when styling, washing and blowing dry. Each time we wash our hair we strip it of essential oils that naturally protect it. To protect hair from breakage, try this:take ¼ to 1/3 cup of olive oil (use the best quality of oil and it makes a difference) and heat it for 30 seconds or until warm (not hot). With fingers liberally spread through your hair until the hair is saturated wash your hands (or rub oil into the skin of your hands for soft hands, then wipe dry). Give hot towel steam treatment to your hair. Shampoo as usual and condition. If you do so normally you will find hair much more elastic, shiner and feels great.

Prevent Hair from Breaking

By: Blooger on: 9:59 AM

Smoky Eys!

Smoky eyes never go out of fashion and they have always been a wonderful choice in makeup to look gorgeous! The key to get the perfect smoky eyes lies in proper blending of colours that you get by mixing light eye colour with the dark ones.
To get the smoky & sexy look, follow these steps:

To create smooth and clean base, start with applying foundation and under eye concealer and powderNext – apply eyeshadow base, a primer to eye lid to bring out more intense colours and to keep eye makeup from smearing or smudging
Apply eye liner, thick or thin, but make sure at the outer corner of eye the line is thick
Over the eye lids and into the crease, apply powder eye shadow blending the colour up and outwards
To frame smoky eyes more beautifully, define eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil
To enhance eye effect, use light blush & go for natural shades so that makeup doesn't look heavy
Finish eye makeup with mascara and make sure to blend the color in the lash line, so that eyeliner doesn't highlight much
Note: When eyes makeup is strong, use subtle and light makeup on lips. Apply light or natural shades. Avoid oil based makeup on eyes.

Smoky Eys!

By: Blooger on: 9:56 AM

Pamper your feet with Mint Pedicure

Feet are most neglected part of the body. They deserve the same treatment & grooming same as face and hands. Feet are subjected to rigorous work, do tough jobs, walk on high heels and support whole body weight...phew!!!

It's high time to give your feet loving & tender care. Indulge feet with perfect pedicure.

Get your feet mint condition. If you can't make it to an expensive spa to experience the minty toe pedicure, try this at home version. This is the perfect time to pay attention to your feet.Here is the Soak Recipe:

½ cup sea salt, 3 slices lime, 5 to 10 fresh mint leaves and 5 drops essential lime oil. Combine and add to a basin filled with warm water. Soak your feet in it and relax.

Pamper your feet with Mint Pedicure

By: Blooger on: 9:53 AM

How you will have Radiant Face?

We all know by now, to achieve beautiful skin, we need a skin regime. Cleanse, tone and moisturize. Sometimes we use a facial mask, or exfoliaters to bring out the best in our skin.

BUT, there is also something very important that we need to do but we always tend to neglect. What is it? Restore your radiance of face.Restore your face radiance with these simple & easy, home made recipes – For smooth soft skin,

Wash your face every day with plain, organic yogurt or buttermilk. Use it as you would use ordinary cold cream, avoiding the eye area. It's gentle enough for all skin types and as a bonus, it contains naturally occurring lactic acid. This acts as a mild exfoliant to remove dead skin.

How you will have Radiant Face?

By: Blooger on: 9:51 AM

Put Back Sparkle in your Eyes!

Beautiful eyes improves a girl's beauty manifold and it's equally important you should take good care of eyes. Eyes, if duly not taken proper care, will look dull and haggard, making you look more than your age. This is one of the most common beauty problem.

Here are few tips:

- Gently tap your skin with your ring finger when applying eye cream to encourage the excess cream/fluid to drain away

- Apply the under eye cream only with your ring finger, as this is the weakest one and wont stretch your delicate skin. Use only a little creamStore cream in refrigerator, as the cold cream will help reduce puffiness

- Place strips of grated potatoes under your eyes to help reduce swelling

- Fill a small bowl with iced water or ice cold milk. Soak the cotton pads in the liquid and lie down with the dampened pads over your eyes. Replace as soon as they become warm. Continue this for 15 minutes

Along with reducing puffiness, this will brighten the whites of your eyes.

Put Back Sparkle in your Eyes!

By: Blooger on: 9:48 AM

How to reverse Hair Loss ?

Beautiful hair is like a crown. They enhance the beauty of a person and makes her look gorgeous. Maintaining beautiful hair has always been a challenging task. Unfortunately many experience hair fall and premature hair loss can be due to many reasons such as pollution, genetic disorder, nutritional deficiency, stress, endocrine disorder, illness & diseases etc. In general, women lose hair 2 to 3 months after delivering a baby. Excess of vitamin A, birth control pills, and medicine used for anti-coagulant can also result in hair loss.

It's difficult to prevent a hair fall. These are the helpful tips to help regenerate hair follicles, but they do not cure any underlying conditions or stress related hair loss.Try drinking this – blend Bananas with honey, curds and low fat milk. A drink rich in biotin can help keep your crowing glory firmly rooted.

Take dietary supplements such as vitamin B6, zinc and saw palmetto. Supplements are useful when you can't get enough from natural food sources.

Invert your head while you shampoo and massage your scalp. This helps promote blood circulation to the head.

Eliminate stress or else it can be disastrous to your precious hair!

Get enough sleep.

How to reverse Hair Loss ?

By: Blooger on: 9:46 AM

Perfect way to apply Mascara

Curled and long lashes makes eyes looks sexier and enhances your beauty. Mascara gets you the perfect lashes but at the same time its equally important to apply it correctly and in proper way for the desired result. Wrong application will spoil the complete look of the face.

Here are the tips to help you for perfect mascara application that will highlight your eyes.Before you apply mascara,

- the first and foremost thing to be done is select the right shade as per the colour of your lashes. Black colour is widely used as this stands out your eyes

- finish your eye make up, including eyeliner and mascara should be applied lastly

Use eye lash curler for perfect look

- Start applying very thin layer of mascara & take it to the tip of lashes. Once the first coat is dry, apply another coat on the bottom lashes

- Separate the lashes by wiggling the brush while applying the another coat. Let the second coat dry, before you move your lashes

Follow these simple tips for a very natural and beautiful look!!

Perfect way to apply Mascara

By: Blooger on: 9:45 AM

Fight the Pores !!

Use a natural scrub for cleaning pores like mixture of rice flour,lemon and honey while going to bed . This can done thrice a week.Applying egg white and lemon or honey every day for 20 minutes will reduce the pore and makes skin energeticMassaging the face with ice while going ti bed for 10-15min will tighten the skin. Mixture of tomato pulp and milk cream helps as cleanser for pore removes acne and dust in pores and makes the skin to glow

Apply the cucumber juice ,papaya or apple pulp, these help in removing the dead cells and in controlling the pimples .

Fight the Pores !!

By: Blooger on: 9:41 AM

Facts about Eczema

Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is the name for a group of diseases that are the result of inflammation of the skin. The inflammation is a reaction of the immune system to a complex series of factors. These include the genes you inherit and external elements such as the climate and the food you eat.

There are many different forms of eczema; they can affect any age group, and their pattern and severity differs from individual to individual.

Eczematous skin tends to be red and scaly, sometimes with small blisters. It is intensely itchy and scratching can cause bleeding and infection.

Eczema is the commonest type of skin disease seen by doctors, and your doctor or pharmacist will be able to give you more detailed information on the disease. Here is some brief information about some of the more common types of eczema.

Atopic Eczema

Atopic eczema is thought to be hereditary as there is often a family history of atopic allergy (eczema, asthma or hayfever). Approximately 60% of sufferers develop atopic eczema before the age of one year but fortunately most grow out of it by the age of 16. However the inherited tendency to eczema never goes away and it can return in later life. The natural course of the disease is that it flares up and then dies down from one week to the next, often affecting the wrists, ankles and behind the knees. The intense itch disturbs sleep and results in skin damage by scratching which can lead to secondary bacterial infection. The aim of treatment is to stop the skin flaring and keep the condition under control.

Contact Dermatitis

There are two types of contact dermatitis - irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. As the name suggests, the individual will have come into contact with external irritant which has caused the eczema.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis generally develops over a long period of time as a result of regular contact with a substance. It is the body's immune system reacting against the substance that causes the eczema. Typical substances a person can become allergic to are perfume, make up, and the nickel in costume jewellery.

Irritant Contact Dermatitis usually affects adults and is due to contact with irritants to the skin, commonly on the hands. Household detergents and chemicals used around the home or the workplace are the main culprits. New mothers often develop this type of eczema; the arrival of a new baby inevitably leads to more frequent hand washing. Hair dressers are also prone because their hands are frequently in water and in contact with chemicals in shampoos and hair dyes.

Seborrhoeic Eczema

This can affect adults or babies. In babies it is more commonly referred to as cradle cap and can be found in the scalp and nappy areas. Unlike atopic eczema, although it looks bad, it is not sore or itchy and generally clears up from the age of one onwards.

In adults, men are more susceptible; it usually affects the 20-40 year old age group. It causes redness and scaling of the skin. Dandruff is a mild form of seborrhoeic eczema. It can also involve the face, the eyelids and the eyebrows. This type of eczema is usually associated with yeast growth.

Varicose Eczema

This is more common in women than men and tends to develop in later life due to poor circulation. It may be associated with varicose veins. It affects the lower legs and ankles and leads to increased risk of ulceration in those areas.

Discoid Eczema

The cause of discoid eczema is unknown. It usually affects adults, often in later life. The affected skin appears like coin shaped red scaly patches usually on the lower legs.

Is eczema contagious?

No. Although eczema looks unpleasant, you cannot catch it or spread it by touching.

What causes eczema?

Eczema is a very complex condition and there is rarely one single cause for a person’s eczema. It is usually a combination of the inherited tendency and a trigger factor.

External trigger factors include house dust mites, contact with pets, climate, or the dyes in synthetic fibres. Stress, and occasionally diet can also have an effect.

Is there a cure?

Currently there is no cure for eczema. By following a good skin routine with emollients and appropriate medical care the effects of eczema can be managed and controlled.

Facts about Eczema

By: Blooger on: 10:11 AM

Top 5 Homemade Acne Masks

While many people are suffering from acne only a few of us have the knowledge to make our own acne treatment that helps us reduce our acne problems. With this short guide you will find out how to make homemade acne mask from few simple ingredients that are present at almost every home.

For easier start we have selected top five acne mask recipes which you can use for your endless struggle with acne.

Acne Mask #1: Salt Mask

This one of the easiest homemade acne masks that you can make. To make it you need sea salt or cooking salt and some water. You put the salt in the water for 20 minutes then apply the mask to acne spots and leave it on for 10-30 minutes. Salt cleans the skin and dries acne spots which makes it perfect treatment for acne scars. If you have the option then go to swim in the sea and you do not even have to make the mask, you just swim in it and enjoy the natural acne treatment.

Acne Mask #2: Baking Soda

Another easy homemade acne mask which makes miracles for some of us when it comes to acne treatment. To make this mask all you need is water and baking soda. First clean acne spots with preferred cleanser (skin cleanser that you use normally will do the task), then mix the water and baking soda and apply the mixture on acne spots. Leave the mixture on for a while, do some household chores, read a book, go on internet, talk to your friends, watch television or do whatever makes you happy and then rinse the mask off your face. When soda mask will be removed you can feel how soft and clean is your skin. This treatment does not work the same for everyone, while some see drastic improvement in their acne treatment, others do not see any results. It depends on a person and skin type but if you find this mask suitable and efficient repeat the treatment several times a week for few weeks and you can say good bye to acne.

Acne Mask #3: Yogurt Mask

If two masks mentioned above were easy to make here is the third simple homemade acne mask that everyone can make. It consists of Yogurt and Honey and does not need a lot of preparation.

Take one teaspoon of honey and heat it up a little so it becomes softer (if you have dry skin ad additional teaspoon of honey for better effect). Then mix the honey with one tablespoon of natural yogurt which is medium fat (do not use low or non-fat yogurt). Mix the ingredients at room temperature for a while. When it is prepared apply it to acne spots that you wish to treat. Leave it on 10-20 minutes and then was it off with washcloth. If this acne mask helps you, try to use it several times a week and get rid of acne fast.

Acne Mask #4: Oatmeal and Onion Mask

This is a bit more complicated homemade acne mask than the masks I mentioned previously but its efficiency is very promising. You might dislike the smell of onion but you have the results in mind while setting aside the pleasure. Peel one medium sized onion and shred it until you get a puree. Cook ½ cup of plain (non-sweet) Oatmeal, when cooked set it aside to cool down and add the onion puree. When the mixture is cold apply it to your face and leave it on for 5-15 minutes. If the mask is not thick enough to stay on your face then you might add some honey to make it more sustainable. Then slowly rinse it off and wash your face. If you did not use the whole mask for treatment you can store it in refrigerator for 5-7 days before it gets old.

Acne Mask #5: Egg White Mask

This is the last but not least simple homemade acne mask. It is called the Egg white mask because you have to remove the yolk from the egg whites. No other preparation is needed. When yolk is separated you can put it away and take only egg whites. Then whip the white part until you have a dense paste. For people with oily skin it is advisable to apply some lemon juice and mix it with a paste to achieve a better effect. Clean your face and gently apply the mask. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with warm water or washcloth. After using this mask your skin will be tightened and red spots will be cleared.

Top 5 Homemade Acne Masks

By: Blooger on: 10:07 AM

Tips for Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive skin care is more than just choosing the right sensitive skin care product. To provide the best sensitive skin care, you need an overall approach to providing the best possible care.Problems Faced by People with Sensitive Skin

People with sensitive skin face many problems. The redness, irritation and blotchiness associated with sensitive skin can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. It can be annoying having to avoid everything that may cause sensitive skin to flare up. Providing the right sensitive skin care can be particularly difficult, as many skin products will have a negative effect.

Dealing with Sensitive Skin

NATURAL METHODS

Natural skin care can be an effective way of treating sensitive skin. Natural products are less likely to trigger the reaction that other products may have on sensitive skin. Here are some of the best natural ways to treat sensitive skin.

Food Intake and Hydration

Diet can play a big part in sensitive skin break outs. A healthy diet (containing plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables) will help skin look healthy. People with sensitive skin should pay attention to their diet and take note if any foods seem to trigger a sensitive skin reaction. Even some healthy foods may cause a reaction in some people, so do not discount these when you look at possible triggers. Hot and spicy foods are particularly likely to cause a negative effect.

People with healthy skin should also drink lots of water, which will help keep their skin hydrated. When skin is adequately hydrated, it is healthier and better able to fight off skin irritations.

Herbal Remedies

Herbal remedies are very good for sensitive skin, because they are free from the harsh chemicals that can cause skin problems. Generally, products that contain natural ingredients will be better for your skin and less likely to cause a sensitive skin reaction. Try the following remedies for some special sensitive skin care.

• Use almond or jojoba oil to cleanse your face.
• Comfrey steeped in water can make a good toner.
• Make a facial exfoliate by mixing grapefruit with oatmeal.
• Make a face mask out of fruit.
• Cucumber and yoghurt also makes a good face mask for sensitive skin.
• Licorice is a good product for sensitive skin. Look for skin care products that contain licorice.
• Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help prevent sensitive skin reactions.
• Aloe Vera can soothe skin that is red, irritated and blotchy. Apply directly to the skin.

Tips for Sensitive Skin Care

By: Blooger on: 10:04 AM

Use Blotters to Control the Shine on your Skin

Those with oily skin are always afraid of what their face looks like by mid day. With liters of oil pouring down an oily T zone or shiny cheeks that make your skin look dull; you begin to get frustrated with this condition. Fortunately there are a few ways to take care of this. Start with using oil free cosmetics or those that will help to reduce the oils from the surface of the skin.There are a few substances that help to get rid of the oil from your face; they are commonly known as blotters. Some are available in the sponge form while others are available in the form of tiny rubber strips. You may also see a few cotton rounds or paper tissues that serve the purpose.

Foams and sponges are economical and they serve the purpose. They can be washed and reused. Care must be taken to wash them regularly to prevent the bacteria from spreading. Use a mild disinfectant when washing them.

If you choose cotton rounds then you must make sure that they are pure cotton. Often they are adulterated with polyester fibers. These fibers stick to the skin and clog the pores causing damage to the pores. They are usually available in packs of 100 and are easy to store in a small purse.

Blotting paper and strips are small and easy to handle. They are available in packs of dozens. Simply dab onto your skin to soak the excess oils. They are disposable and bio degradable.

In addition to these products you can always use a tissue paper. Avoid using the ones that are perfumed. Dab and soak in the oils and maintain an oil free look all day.

Blotters help to control shine all day long and help to make your skin look radiant. It helps to keep your make up on throughout the day.

Use Blotters to Control the Shine on your Skin

By: Blooger on: 10:01 AM

Glow your Skin with Vitamin A!

The skin is the largest and definitely the most visible organ of the body, and it is only natural that you’d want to give it the best possible care. In fact, there are tons of skin care products available in beauty shops and health care stores everywhere. Too much, in fact, that making a selection can be daunting. To avoid the confusion though, there is only one thing you have to look for when it comes to skin care - Vitamin A.Increasing your Vitamin A intake is one of the best things you can do for your skin. Vitamin A has been known to get rid of stubborn acne, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, lines and crow’s feet, and protects your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. You might be surprised to see just how drastically your skin can improve just by increasing the amount of Vitamin A you take in.

To give you a head start, here are some foods that naturally have high Vitamin A content:

• Apricots
• Carrots
• Kale
• Kiwi
• Mangoes
• Papaya
• Peaches
• Red Peppers
• Spinach
• Tomatoes

Vitamin A is not very hard to find and if you are already eating a healthy balanced diet, the chances are good that you are already getting your body’s required daily amount of this vitamin. However, if you want to further increase your intake of Vitamin A, you can either eat more of these fruits and vegetables or take a Vitamin A supplement.

Glow your Skin with Vitamin A!

By: Blooger on: 9:57 AM

Tips to do Spa Facials at Home

Getting a spa facial is good for your peace of mind as well as your well-being. Facials are one of the most common treatments you can get when you are visiting a spa. What if you can’t afford a trip to the spa but still want that glow from within that spa style facials can give you? Your beautiful skin needs to cleanse, moist and supple, and facials give you just that. When you can’t afford a spa facial, why not follow the 6 steps below and give yourself a facial today.

6 steps to most facials are:

Relax, cleansing, exfoliating, mask, and then rehydrating (meaning moisturizing).After you gotten everything together that you want to be using for your facial, start off with:

Step 1~ The very first thing you need to do is get yourself relaxed. One way is to start off your facial with draping over your face a warm (not hot) damp towel. Leave it on till it cools or about a minute.

Step 2~ Take your favorite cleanser and warm it up in your hands. Then use gentle, circular motions when applying it. Wipe it off with a warm wet towel.

Step 3~ Exfoliate by applying a gentle scrub to your face. Make sure it’s a fine grain scrub not one that’s too rough for your skin. In fact its better to use a fine grain scrub once a week than a rough one every now and then. Facial scrubs help get rid of dry skin, dead skin cells and helps your skin renew itself. Gently remove the scrub with warm water.

Step 4~ You may want to practice this before starting your facial. Giving yourself a facial massage. Start by tapping your fingers lightly along your forehead. Now gently pinch your eyebrows along the brow line, then press your fingers along the bottom of your cheekbone. Now rub along your jaw line in a circular motion. Press your fingers along your cheekbone from your nose to your ear. Then press your fingers up and down the back of your neck, then using a circular motion, massage your scalp from your forehead to the top of your head.

Step 5~ It’s time for your mask. Gently apply whatever you decided to use as your mask. You can make your own or buy one that is organic/naturally handcrafted just right for your skin. Why not place cotton balls soaked in cool water or cucumber slivers over your eyes while you lay back and relax for a 10 to 15 minute break?

Rinse off your mask, and onto the last step.

Step 6~ Now its time to rehydrate your skin by smoothing on your favorite organic/naturally created moisturizer cream or lotion.

That’s all you need to do to create your own spa style facial at home. Saves you money and gives you and your pocketbook a break from the everyday world.

Tips to do Spa Facials at Home

By: Blooger on: 9:52 AM

5 Tips on Dry Skin Care

It’s still winter, and in many geographic regions across the world, winter air is rather cold, windy and dry. In such conditions, our skin dries up as well, resulting in skin cracks, discomfort, and even premature aging. Here are some simple rules for those who want to have young and beautiful skin all year around.

Do Not Stay Too Long in the Bath

Once the weather gets cold and windy, many people find comfort in hot showers or half-an-hour baths. Yet, long “water” sessions present the shortest way to dry skin and cracks in the skin. Therefore, try to spend as little time in the shower as you can, and take warm showers rather than hot ones. Pay attention to your soap as well; regular soap bars will dry your skin the most, so you should switch to shower gels, in particular the special gels designed for sensitive or dry skin. When you get out the shower dry yourself up, but do not rub your skin with the towel too much, as it presents extra trauma for your skin. While the skin is still dump after the bath, apply some moisturizing cream, this way the cream will be more effective.

Dress According to the Weather

Dry skin is particularly sensitive and is prone to micro-traumas. Dry skin gets scratches, cracks easier as well as can create discomfort from practically any form of contact. Thus, it is crucial to reduce the number of micro-traumas your skin gets during winter season. In particular, try not to wear wool or polyester materials (spiky fibers will be either too massive for the body, or cause itching). Give preferences to soft materials, cotton, and silk. Whenever possible, wear baggy clothes.

Artificially Keep the Air Humid

Another reliable way to “cheat” the winter cold is by creating your own weather at home. To do this, buy an air ionizer and keep it at 30-50% humidity level.

Avoid Stress

It is a known fact, that stress can seriously affect our health. Furthermore, if the person suffers from psoriasis, then stress will be reflected on the skin in the form of ugly plaques. On the other hand, stress can affect healthy skin as well. The more the person is under stress, the less moisture his or her skin will be able to retain, hence the skin will get dry.

Watch Your Weight

Some studies show, that strict diets and vegetarian lifestyle improve one’s overall skin condition and relieve skin diseases. Yet, winter holidays is definitely not the period of the year when we watch our nutrition carefully. Even if your Christmas dinner does not pose that much threat to your waist people consume on average 6-7% more food during winter season. Try to avoid this trend, and go easy on the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies during the season. In particular, go easy on alcohol, as well as fatty and diary foods.

5 Tips on Dry Skin Care

By: Blooger on: 9:48 AM

Tips To Have Shiny Beautiful Hair

We all would simply love to have the gorgeous hair that the model on TV has just shown off, although some of us, like my sister would say, in a fit of jealousy, “Pooh! That is just a wig! Don’t I know it! Just look at her swinging it; natural hair just doesn’t shine this way!”

Little do we realize that she is wrong, and that our own hair can shine as much as the next persons, if we take care of it and maintain it well.

Here are a few tips for you to soon possess that glossy superb mane of hair.

• The cleaner your scalp, the healthier your hair. Always make sure that you massage a little oil into your hair just before you have your bath, and then wash it off with a mild shampoo. Remember to condition your hair after (hair conditioner)every wash, as this will leave your hair soft and easy to groom.
• Mix one egg with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Apply this mixture to your scalp, and leave it one for at least twenty minutes. Wash off in tepid water; remember, hot water will scramble the eggs, and nobody wants scrambled eggs on their scalp!
• Make a paste of fenugreek seeds soaked overnight, mix with a spoonful of fresh curd, apply on your scalp and leave it for twenty minutes. Wash off thoroughly with mild hair shampoo, and your hair will shine brightly.
• Remember, never brush your hair when it is still wet; this will cause split ends and take away the shine.
• Do not blow dry your hair too often, because it may rob your hair of essential moisture and leave it dry.
• This is a tip handed down from my grandmother: before you go to sleep at night, apply a few drops of any oil of your choice to your scalp, bend down and brush your hair downwards. Tie your hair up loosely when you sleep, and in the morning, wash it off with a mild shampoo. This will definitely give your hair a boost, and make it shine gloriously, if you follow the routine regularly.
• Eat plenty of fresh green vegetables, fish if possible, and drink plenty of water through the day. This will keep your hair healthy(healthy hair), and also lend a glow to your skin.

Tips To Have Shiny Beautiful Hair

By: Blooger on: 10:49 PM

Tips to Maintain Healthy Hair

Every one of you needs beautiful and healthy hair to look more attractive and beautiful. In order to get good healthy hair, you have to allot some time for your hair care.

Healthy hair always needs good maintenance and care, which includes using some essential herbs, following good diet, and keeping your self free from stress.Essential herbs for healthy hair:

There are some important herbs which will help for the growth of your hair.

They are as follows:

Rosemary: This herb enhances good, healthy and growing hair. It helps in darkening of hair and is mostly recommended by many beauticians and dermatologists. It also helps in controlling dandruff.

Sage: This is the herb which prevents your scalp getting infected by pollution or dust and also by any other chemicals. This herb also solves dandruff problems and provides color to your hair.

Burdock root: This is very useful for healthy hair and also prevents hair fall.

Chamomile: Mainly used for growth of healthy hair.

Apart from these, Herbs that are helpful for healthy hair are mulberries, marigold, stinging nettle, horse tail, southern wood. Always try to prefer the hair products, which are made with these herbs.

How to treat healthy hair with home remedies?

Drink tea infused with nettle leaves when ever you feel stress and tiredness. This can prevent your hair fall. You can also use this infusion to rinse your hair.

Chamomile tea acts as a good conditioner for blond hair. To get extra shine, add one teaspoon of lemon juice to it.

For dry hair, infusion of elder flower and sage helps to moist your hair.

If your hair is greasy or oily, lavender or lemon balm rinse can help in controlling the sebum production in your scalp.

Sage and rosemary rinse is useful to color your gray hair. It gives a brown touch to your hair.

Leaves of hibiscus plant helps in strengthening your hair and also makes your hair soft. Flowers of this plant are very useful in the growth of healthy hair.

Paste of fenugreek seeds and hibiscus leaves is also useful in growth of health hair.

Developing healthy and good food habits is always essential to maintain good health and by maintaining these habits you can also avoid hair fall.

Take food which is rich in proteins and nutrients. Iron is very essential for the growth of healthy hair. So it is always important to add more iron contents in your diet.

Exercise daily for at least 15-20 minutes. Daily exercising not only avoids hair fall but it is also essential for good health.

Avoid doing chemical work to your hair like permanent hair straightening or dying your hair unnecessarily.

For any type of hair; dry, oily, silky or curly, it is always essential to maintain healthy hair to look more beautiful and attractive. By following these tips, you can get a certain level of confidence of having healthy hair, which can give best look to your hair.

Tips to Maintain Healthy Hair

By: Blooger on: 10:44 PM