Papaya recipes for your skin September 08, 2012 10:18
With your skin constantly losing its moisture in this season, exfoliating it is a good way to keep it looking great. Papaya is considered a wonderful wholesome fruit as it meets with some of our most essential vitamins, minerals and protein needs. Both ripe and raw papaya can be used to rejuvenate the skin. Ripe papaya is excellent for exfoliation of the skin and brings about newer looking skin and generally suits all skin types. Recipe for skin rejuvenation:1/2 cup ripe papaya pulp, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup of oat flakes. Run the mixture on your face and neck gently for about 5 minutes. Wash off with milk and water and notice the glow for yourself. Recipe for skin glow:1/2 cup ripe papaya pulp, 4 tsps orange juice, 4 tsps carrot juice, 1 tsp honey or glycerin. Mix the above ingredients and apply or massage the pack all over the face and neck. Regular applications of the above two-treatments can do wonders to the face.
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For the Thickness' in Eye brows...Looking Good... September 07, 2012 14:52
Eyebrows are one of the features on the face that can enhance the beauty of the person. Thickereyebrows have always been an additional factor in the attractiveness of a woman. However, not each one of us has been gifted long and thick brows by nature. There might be various medications and creams available in the market that can help you regain the growth of eyebrows. These however are very expensive as well as prone to after effects. Nothing can be safer and effective than adhering tonatural solutions to any problem. The same goes for those who are aiming towards having thick, black and long eyebrows. Here is a simple and uncomplicated guide that lists down the easiest ways to fulfill your goal-How To Get Thicker Eyebrows Naturally. Olive Oil Benefits: One of the simplest ways to follow here is to massage a good quality olive oil in the eyebrow area every night before sleeping. Regular application of this will start giving you visible results in just a couple of months. The Magic of Castor Oil: Application of castor oil at least 2-3 times daily is another home remedy that you can easily follow. This will help you get long, black and thick eyebrows that you always dreamt of. However one of the major drawbacks of this oil is the sticky nature. So make sure you apply less of oil in the areas using a clean cotton ball. Use Whole Milk: Whole milk is another natural product that can work real wonders for thick eyebrows. All you have to do is dab a piece of cotton with whole milk and apply it daily on the eyebrow area. Complete dedication to this remedy will give perfect outcomes in just few months. Essential Oil Combo: Some essential oils if combined together can act as a great solution to thinner eyebrows. You will need ½ a teaspoon each of lavender oil, thyme, rosemary, and sandalwood, Scotch pine and lemon oil. Mix them well and add some olive oil to it and preserve in an air tight bottle. Apply this mixture of oil daily on the eyebrows and keep overnight. This will really help you in bringing back the long thick eyebrows without much hassle.
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Bengaluru is silk capital! September 07, 2012 11:55
Sometimes we get our costumes designed but usually, I design all the costumes for most of our performances. Earlier we had to source material from Delhi, but Bengaluru has definitely emerged as the silk capital…
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Lighten the dark under arms... September 06, 2012 11:01
Underarm and armpit skin can darken for many reasons. Excessive sweat is the most common reason, since our armpits are constantly perspiring and cooling our body whether we feel sweaty or not. The sweat never…
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Things to remember before going to bed September 05, 2012 15:00
Here's a check list for your hair and skin that you just can't give a miss. Bushra S Khan reports After your daily dose of prime-time viewing, you brush your teeth, pop your vitamins and…
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Hair Care Basics..! September 04, 2012 10:39
Have you seen a strand of hair that got too close to a flame? It's light-colored dull, hangs in a weird half-curled shape and breaks at the slightest touch. This is hair without any moisture. To understand this reaction, we first need to understand how a strand of hair is constructed. What is Hair? Each strand of hair is comprised of an inner layer, or cortex, that determines the color and texture of the hair. An outer layer, called the cuticle, protects the cortex. These structures may sound simple, but they're formed out of many layers and coils of proteins, namely keratin. The cuticle is not a solid sheath, but rather formed of scales that slide over each other and give hair its flexibility. Healthy hair is made up of about 88% protein, 12% water. If there is a not a proper balance between moisture and protein, the hair will not be Healthy and will become difficult to manage. The Importance of Protein Too little protein in the equation will cause hair to stretch easily, thinning the individual strand, without giving the hair enough structure to pull itself back into shape. Too little moisture and the cuticle gets dried out, giving your hair a dull, dead look (even course, curly hair should have a bit of velvety sheen) and making it brittle. Protein will keep the hair strong, but if there's not enough moisture in it for elasticity it will break very easily. In addition, the edges of the "scales" on the cuticle can be damaged if they are not able to slide properly, making the hair shaft rough so it tangles easier. Dried hairs are thin, lightweight and lack vibrant color. Naturally Moisturize Your Hair There are many commercial hair products on the market geared toward helping you get the right moisture into your hair, but you may have to try a few before you find the one that will work for your hair type and the level of moisture you need. You can also add oils to your hair. Sebum is designed to coat each individual hair, lock moisture in, protect the hair from dirt and other damaging substances, and to allow the cuticle scales to slide smoothly. Adding oils such as jojoba or extra virgin olive oil can help protect hairs that have the sebum regularly shampooed off of them. Many hair care products such as cheaper shampoos and conditioners contain ingredients that coat the hair and can lock moisture away from the individual strands, so take care to select quality products that will truly help the hair rather than just make it look hetitlehy. The good news is, moisture imbalances are not difficult to fix once they're identified and can make all the difference in the look and texture of your hair.
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Not ready for Wrinkles? Then stop them... September 03, 2012 10:49
Wrinkles are most likely to make you look aging performance, look to get themselves young, would come later some of the wrinkles, how to delay the appearance of wrinkles? 1, Back sleepingMany people feel that back sleeping are not comfortable, but in fact, back sleeping can reduce the facial wrinkles. This sleep posture can not only make the muscles relax, and can reduce facial wrinkles. Therefore, for women, proper back sleeping to prevent the facial wrinkles, delay aging. 2, Do not rub the eye and squintingThe root causes of eye fine lines, or dry, water scarcity, eye area skin is too thin to protect the capacity is weak, easy to evaporate moisture than other parts of the face prone to wrinkles. There are many reasons are self-inflicted, because a lot of fine lines is the expression lines, so control of their hands, do not vigorously rub your eyes, do not squinting or straining to see things. 3, Eat more fishEspecially salmon. Salmon and other deep-sea fish is not only important source of protein, they are also rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids, fatty acids nourish the skin, helps reduce wrinkles. Can also be eat more carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, liver, legumes and other rich in vitamin A and vitamin B2 eye protection and other beneficial food. 4, Do not over wash your faceHuman skin will be a day of dirt, sebum, sweat and residual skin care products, so the washing the face is necessary, but extremes meet, over wash your face not only can not protect the skin, but also damage the skin. Skin is also ongoing metabolism, there is a certain self-cleaning feature, and because the sweat and sebum on the skin surface to form a weak acid lipid membranes, have a shiny look. If you rub hard, frequent washing will damage the normal epidermal cells, easily lead to the formation of wrinkles. 5, Eat more fruits and vegetablesTulane University study found that vitamin C can increase collagen synthesis, prevent UVA and UVB damage to the skin, reduce pigmentation, improve skin inflammation. 6, Eat more soyResearch shows that soy helps protect or treat some of photoaging damage, improve skin tissues, make it more compact. Soy also contains proteins that make skin and hair beautiful, but fat is low, eat less meat and eat more soy, to achieve healthy weight loss results.
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The Best Shoes for Your Foot Type September 01, 2012 12:26
Fetishes aside, step out in footwear best suited to your shape. Suit your styleTall women wearing a short dress or a denim skirt can experiment with kitten heels, a Mary Jane style or bright tie-ups to jazz up the outfit. Short women in need of a boost can find solace in comfortable platform stilettos for the snazzy evening look or funky wedges for day wear. Curvy short women should avoid wearing closed shoes. Wedges or French heels will give you muchneeded elevation and soften the look. Calf or knee-length boots are a great way to highlight a slim, tall pair of legs. Wear them over skinny jeans or a knee-length dress or skirt. For men, navy blue, black or military green pants warrant black shoes, where as grey, khaki and lighter colours can take on brown shoes. Broad feetFeet that are wide towards the toes and substantially narrow towards the heel, are considered broad. People with broad feet require ample room at the front of their shoe for their toes to breathe. Wider footfronts work best for them. » Ankle straps and cross over styles work very well, giving them a dainty yet comfortable fit. In keeping with flats, strappy thong sandals are also a good option. Opt for cross-over straps or open toed pumps for heels instead of closed shoes. This gives feet a visually slender look, and a little more room for your feet to breathe. Men with broad feet should steer clear of very blunt and rounded toes. Not very pointed, but a slight tapering end will help take away from the width of the foot and still manage to give you ample squiggle room. Narrow feetThese feet are slender all along, from the heel to the toe, and with proportionately narrow ankles. They require footwear to hold their feet at more than one junction for a good fit. Anything strappy and loose, without proper support becomes difficult for the wearer to walk in. Instead, try colourful tie ups that hold the foot firmly in front. Flat ballerinas are also a good option for the slim footed. For a little variation, try experimenting with a little heel, like a Mary Jane or French or kitten heels. Stilettos and pumps also look good with draped short dresses, gowns with flares or office formals. Make it easy for yourself and find a pair with a slight platform front for better hold and comfort. Men with slender feet can try tapering shoes but ensure that they aren’t very pointed at the tip. To give the foot more definition, ankle length boots work well too. Flat feetMany people have feet that don’t have clearly defined arches on the sole. This makes it difficult for them to wear shoes that have a lot of elevation, since the foot doesn’t get the required support. Arch supports can be found at most sports-wear stores and at select chemists. These can be inserted into a closed shoe for a better fit. While you can wear most closed shoes with the help of an arch support, try strappy footwear that has colourful, girly wedges with floral detailing or solid colours or crossover straps.
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Skin Rejuvenation with IPL Rosacea August 31, 2012 14:57
Rosacea. It turn s your skin red, causes skin sensitivity and sometimes acne. Some patients complain of painful, irritated eyes and thickening of the facial skin. Rosacea is a common skin condition which can be…
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How to buy anti-ageing creams August 30, 2012 13:34
While wrinkles may add 'character' to a man's face, the same represent a sad slippery slope toward senility in women. To erase these lines of misery, women go overboard in clinging to every new anti-aging…
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For a pink lips, that enhance your beauty... August 28, 2012 10:14
Dark lips aren't necessarily a bad thing! Everyone has a different natural lip color-it's as varied as skin color. Some people have pink lips, others have lips that are light, but others are darker. And dark can be beautiful! You can definitely use a deep, bold lipstick in red, dark red or wine to really make the most of your lip color and warm it up a bit. But if you really want pink lips, there are some ways to lighten lips-and to make them appear more pink. First of all, have your lips always been dark? If you went from pink lips to dark lips very rapidly, and they don’t seem to be changing back, it could be a sign of an underlying health problem. If this is the case, visit a doctor for a check up. But if your lips have always been dark, you might want to try a couple of these methods to lighten lips: Watch your diet For pink lips, first cut down on tea and coffee. Even red wine could be staining your lips the way it can stain teeth. Quit smoking, too. I heard that smoking can definitely make lips look darker. Use sunscreen Use a lip balm or gloss with sunscreen in it every day. That will keep the sun from tanning your lips any further and could help lighten lips over time. Reapply it often. Keep lips moist If you really want pink lips, you want to keep your lips well moisturized. First use a soft exfoliating wash and use it to scrub your lips in a circular motion whenever you wash your face. You can also use a soft bristled toothbrush to exfoliate your lips. This will get rid of any dry skin or flakes that can keep your lips from looking pink. Apply petroleum jelly or a lip balm every night before you go to bed so that lips stay moisturized. I really like Blistex medicated lip balm. It comes in a pink pot and keeps my lips from drying out. Use makeup You can use a concealer on your lips before applying a pink lipstick. Experiment with lipstick colors that can make your lips pink. Lipliner can really make a pink lip color stay on if you use it first. Another good choice is a lip stain, which can make it look like you’re not wearing a lip color at all but like you really have pink lips. Cover Girl has a good lipstain that’s like a marker, and Stila has one that brushes on. Longwearing lip colors could help lighten your lips, too.
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Perfect Foot wear for the RIGHT STEP... August 27, 2012 12:52
The first step in selecting the best shoes is choosing shoes that complement your clothing, rather than ones that compete with your outfit. For that reason, I always recommend pairing busier shoes with simple outfits, and wearing simple shoes with clothing that features a lot of prints, embellishments or dynamic accessories. It can be tricky to find shoes that complement your clothing, without dominating or being overpowered by it, but the reality is, it's a simple balancing act. · When you look in the mirror, does one element of your outfit stand out more than the others? · Is your outfit too chaotic? i.e. Are the sequins on your shoes competing with the crystals on your dress? · Do your shoes and clothing blend together too much? i.e. Do your black pants, black turtleneck, and black booties all look like one long body suit?If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then the quickest way to pull together a cohesive look is to simply try on another pair of shoes, and ask yourself the questions again.It doesn't matter how pretty they are, how comfortable they feel, or how discounted they were when you bought them -- if they don't fit the event, the environment and the occasion, then they are -- at least temporarily -- the wrong shoes. Glitzy evening shoes have no place in the office, and flip-flops aren't generally considered acceptable for a formal event. So how do you know which shoes you should wear? Well, the simplest approach would be to wear simple loafers or ballet flats for casual events, and classic pumps for anything dressy -- but that can get a little boring. If you want to play it safe without giving into tedium, go ahead and wear those widely-accepted styles but choose a unique color, or a pair that is embellished with a chic buckle or other accent. If you want to make a more dramatic statement, then by all means, pair stilettos with your jeans, and sandals with your suits -- but to avoid attracting the wrong kind of attention, you should still stick with shoes that are well-suited to your environment. Think about the day's events and locations. For example, if an outing to the park is on the agenda, then it's probably not a heels kind of day -- but where you really need to pay attention to which shoes you choose is at work, and at formal events. The following articles will help:Of course they'll be times when you'll wear a pair of evening sandals when it's cold outside, and you might even wear flip-flops long after the official end of summer -- but if, for example, you're wearing Fall clothing, the easiest way to select a pair of complementary shoes, is to choose shoes that look like Fall shoes. For instance, a pair of brocade pumps will look far more at home with a velvet evening suit than a pair of skimpy sandals will -- and those suede boots that looked great in all winter should be put away with your heavy coats. But it is worth noting that some shoes, like leather pumps, that are truly multi-seasonal, and weather permitting, there's no reason you can't wear open toes through Fall.
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