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.

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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