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					<description><![CDATA[Vanga Kalyani: Apples help to make you look young by reducing the speed of aging process. They are found to be rich in various minerals and nutrients such as pectin, tannin, sugars, and various organic acids, which help nourish, moisturize, renew, and soften the skin, t]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Vanga Kalyani: <p>Apples help to make you look young by reducing the speed of aging process. They are found to be rich in various minerals and nutrients such as pectin, tannin, sugars, and various organic acids, which help nourish, moisturize, renew, and soften the skin, thus making it glow and look young. Due to properties of apples, they are widely used in various cosmetics and spa products for treating aging problems related to skin and hair. Here is a description of seven such apple-based products, which will definitely help you to reduce the signs of aging.</p>
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<p>  Apples give a glowing skin, as they are rich in vitamin C, which is a critical element in improving complexion and treating various hair problems. Many nutrient experts have confirmed that apple increases as well as speeds up cell production, which makes the skin look radiant. They also strengthen hair and nails. Apples contain vitamins like B5 and B9, which prevents skin from acne and irritation.</p>
<p><b>1. Anti-aging eye cream</b></p>
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<p>As said earlier, apples are very helpful in treating skin related problems. Due to their anti-aging property, they are used in the preparation of various anti-aging products. One such product is the Benefit It&#8217;s Potent! Eye Cream, in which the collagen-boosting apple extract is used to smooth the aging lines and brighten up the skin area around the eyes. This eye cream will give you the perfect looking eyes without the use of concealer.</p>
<p><b>2. Glow getter</b></p>
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<p>Apples are a lot richer in Vitamin C. This vitamin helps the skin in lightening the complexion by giving your skin a glowing radiance. Using this property of apples, Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum is produced, which helps the skin in various ways by acting as a concealer, primer, and a tinted moisturizer. Moreover, using this serum will not give your skin the feel of being packed up under layers.</p>
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<p><b>3. Sensitive skin wash</b></p>
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<p>Apples are also known for their soothing and softening skin properties. Placing this property of apples along with the extracts of aloe vera and chamomile, the Gentle Nourishing Organic Cleanser skin wash by Desert Essence is produced, which is used for gently removing the makeup without irritating or stinging the skin. This skin wash is ideal for every skin type and due to its skin friendly nature, it is loved by most women.</p>
<p><b>4. Mascara with benefits</b></p>
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<p>It is also found that the use of apple stem cells can help in making the eyelashes grow stronger. This property of apples is used in Lancome Difinicils Precious Cells Mascara, which gives a double benefit of beautifying the eyelashes in addition to providing nutrients for their stronger growth.</p>
<p><b>5. Strand softener</b></p>
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<p>Apples are also effective in treating hair problems. Thus, apples are utilized in the Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple conditioner to give you soft, supple, and detangled hair. Along with the nutritious properties of apples, their sweet smelling aroma is infused into the conditioner, which apart from giving your hair a supple, shiny and soft finish, will leave them smelling good and make you feel fresh.</p>
<p><b>6. Buildup buster</b></p>
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<p>After a sweaty session in gym or after a windy ride or when you are just back from a travel trip or when your scalp is feeling oily and itchy, try the apple formulated Lavera Apple Milk shampoo. The apple extracts present in the shampoo help to detangle your hair, thus making them soft and manageable. Vitamin E, which is known for its usage in beauty enhancing treatments and spa products, is induced into the shampoo, giving your hair that silky texture and feel.</p>
<p><b>7. Skin saver</b></p>
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<p>Apples are well known for their moisturizing properties. This moisturizing property of the apples is extracted and utilized in the Garnier Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV lotion, which helps the skin stay hydrated and supple throughout the day. The Garnier Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion absorbs deep into the skin and helps to keep the skin soft all day; the presence of apple water inside the lotion makes this possible. In addition to the moisturizing property, the lotion has an SPF of 15, which is ideal for protecting skin from harmful UV radiations.</p>
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					<dc:creator>Trishna Chaudhuri :)</dc:creator>
					<description><![CDATA[Trishna Chaudhuri :): Women have always used make-up to adorn their faces to look attractive. Even in the years prior to the mega-cosmetic industry, women used natural emollients to smoothen their skin, and juices of colored berries to brighten their lips. Every woman is beaut]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Trishna Chaudhuri :): <p>Women have always used make-up to adorn their faces to look attractive. Even in the years prior to the mega-cosmetic industry, women used natural emollients to smoothen their skin, and juices of colored berries to brighten their lips. Every woman is beautiful, and make-up acts just as a catalyst to embellish their splendor. For her, make-up is a part and parcel of life. It enhances her beauty, and makes her look more stunning. But, this does not mean that in order to look beautiful one will have to always apply more and more war paint, or make-up inappropriately. Suppose that you are in office, then, it is very obvious that over there you would make-up in a professional way, and would not be applying party or disco make-ups.</p>
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<p>  Doing a proper make-up is not always easy. The reason behind this is that a particular way of make-up might suit one woman, but might not go with some other woman. Again, make-up varies according to the place and occasion, for example, the make-up at parties would differ from that of the wedding ceremonies. But, things become knotty when one does not understand what kind of make-up is apt at workplaces.</p>
<p>In office, you need to be professional and your styling must not be such that you become the laughingstock over there. Your make-up must not distract the attention of people in any way. Of course, I am sure you would not like your boss or colleagues to glare at your sparkly lips, rather than your presentation. That obviously does not mean that I am telling you not to apply any make-up at all. However, in order to acquaint you with the correct style and make-up that you should pick for official purposes, I have discussed below the following five tips.</p>
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<h4><b>1.      The nitty-gritty of make-up</b></h4>
<p>  The first thing that you should keep in mind is, do not do too much with your make-up as far as your office is concerned. Preparing yourself for your upcoming meeting should be the prime concern, and not the amount of time you can spend in front of the mirror. Secondly, do not keep applying coats, and do not keep adding or darkening the colors of your eyes or lips. Always remember that it is your office, and so being simple yet attractive should be your style. While you have to run from one task to the next, you would not be having any time to look at yourself. So, apply your make-up in such a way that it requires the least amount of maintenance and retouching.</p>
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<h4>2.      Face</h4>
<p>  For face, firstly apply the face wash which suits your skin type. Then, cleanse it thoroughly with cold water. After this apply primer or moisturizer. Pat powdered foundation on it, and then flush the face nicely. Do not apply liquid foundation. Use your hand, cotton or brush to apply the foundation evenly until you reach the hairline. If you are confused with which kind of foundation will go with your skin tone, then just choose three shades that you feel goes fine with your skin color. Along with your jawbone, apply all the three shades next to each other. Blend each of these separately and see that which one blends most perfectly with the color of your skin. The one which blends is the one that you should use. Keep in mind to use only that foundation that contains a sunscreen. If your foundation does not have that, then buy a sunscreen lotion, and apply before you layer up your face with the foundation. Next, to cover up the marks, scars, and flaws, use your concealer. Then, you can apply either colored powder or translucent powder with a soft brush on your skin. Do not forget to merge it completely with the foundation. Avoid blushers, and instead, use highlighters to get that professional look.</p>
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<h4>3.      Hair</h4>
<p>  Most women are concerned about the right hairstyle that will give them that ideal professional look. Well, it depends on the face cut, and your ability to handle the hair. While some women are able to manage long hair, some are not. Short hair, layered razor cuts, side-swept, middle or side parted fringes are appropriate in a working environment. Nevertheless, whatever is your hairstyle, comb your hair nicely and pin it properly.</p>
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<h4>4.      Eyes</h4>
<p>  Eyes, the windows to a woman’s soul, have always been attended to, and enhanced with every known make-up tip. So, to make them look more elegant and pretty, you need to beautify it with lots of caution. Use the best brands of eyeliner, eye shades and mascaras which can last for hours. Since, it is about office, I would suggest you not to apply glittery eye make-ups. Go for some frosted honey-colored eye-primer and shadows. Deep brown eyeliner or mascaras will look really good. Make sure that all these do not get smudged after a long hectic office work. Apply some brow gel on to your eyebrows to bring the dazzling look. Depending on your eye color, choose the perfect eye shades. If you have green eyes, then you may apply copper, crimson or mauve-colored eye shades. If you have blue eyes, then coral, golden or orange color will suit you. Bronze, plum, copper, navy blue, etc., will do magic for someone with brown or black-colored eyes. And, if you have hazel-brown-colored eyes, then you can pick grey-green, golden, brown or khaki colors.</p>
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<h4>5.      Lips</h4>
<p>  For lips, some light and simple colors should be preferred to give you a professional look. Surely, you would not have any time to maintain the lip color, so use lasting quality of lipcolor. For office, you can apply only gloss. But, if you have time, then coffee-colored lip pencil and lip gloss are perfectly fine. If you have thick lips, then pink, maroon, brown, copper will make your lips look thinner. To make the natural line of your lip hazy, just apply a mite of foundation. You can then draw the desired outline and shape your lips. Similarly, for small lips, you can draw a lip line outside the natural lip line to make them look thicker and use light-pink, frosted, peach, metallic or beige colors of lipstick. You can use lip plumber to add perfection to your lips. And, at the end, touch up with a lip gloss.</p>
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					<dc:creator>Siddharth Agarwal</dc:creator>
					<description><![CDATA[Siddharth Agarwal: Every few years, there comes a time when a need for change is really called for. And this becomes a very sought after affair amongst the fashionistas. Right from the tip of your hair to the wiggly tiny toe, everything goes through an adventurous and at ti]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Siddharth Agarwal: <p>Every few years, there comes a time when a need for change is really called for. And this becomes a very sought after affair amongst the fashionistas. Right from the tip of your hair to the wiggly tiny toe, everything goes through an adventurous and at times a blissful beauty adaptation.</p>
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<p>One of the most thought about and enjoyed and experimented part of beautification is embracing the right color on your tender lips to achieve that perfect tone. Red, peach, pink, purple and even the dorky black has found their way to the path of your lips. However, now comes the time to get a little more adventurous and flamboyant. If the last line wriggled your presently dormant eardrums, orange is the word that they are seeking.</p>
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<p>Orange is trendy, funky and in, if you live a fashioners life. Yes! its time to drop those red shade sticks and move a shade below the common color. You simply enhance your beauty and refresh your routine make up. You feel tangy orange or want to go for rich corals, you have a 7 option palette for you and your skin shade. So feel the tangerine change on the most sensuous  part of your body. Checkout the shades and pick them before someone else does and make the world follow you!</p>
<p><b>1. Yves Saint Laurent rouge pure shine sheer lipstick in blood orange:</b> Reincarnate the fashion-wary beasty side of your love for lip color. Add the shimmer to your lips and shine to your face with this shade of orange. Available in a trendy royal golden case, the product adds to the sophistication of the wearer. The hydrating formula along with the veil of color enhances your appeal.</p>
<p><b>2. Make-up forever Rouge Artist Intense in satin bright orange:</b> Feel like enjoying the glossy pigmented shade on you? The satin bright orange is a long-lasting formula to your share of true color bliss. Feel the satin touch on your lip without the fear of parabens, this lipstick is made from a perfectly crafted mixture of waxes.</p>
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<p><b>3. Go gaga over those Topshop lips:</b> Now here&#8217;s a perfect shade for your warm sunny outdoor venture, designed to accentuate and keep those pretty lips moisturized and smooth as velvet. So get yourself in your next door Topshop outlet and go Ohh La La.</p>
<p><b>4. Rimmel long-lasting finish lipstick in coral in gold:</b> If you wish to invest less and still spread that coral in gold smile all day long, the Rimmel lipstick is an irresistible deal for you. This lipstick, rich in pigmentation, has an all day long finish and is a real charm for all the warm skin shades.</p>
<p><b>5. Barry M Lip Paint in coral:</b> This is another money saver from the palette of orange which has the essence of all the other must-haves of a lipstick. Also, this vibrant shade of tangy orange becomes your ideal complement to those electrifying evening parties. So keep that smile healthy and affordable in your own beautiful way.</p>
<p><b>6. Dior Rouge goes blazing red:</b> This Dior formula for ultra-nourishing keeps the old tradition of blazing red on the dance floor. On the more of the red end of the orange palette, this lipstick is a sure treat for all the ladies who love to flaunt the dramatic red in their talk.</p>
<p><b>7. Estee Lauder pure color Gloss stick in orange poppy:</b> Last but not the least, a lipstick which is as cool and as glossy as the tangy orange shade and that too for an everyday wear. Made to help you flaunt that high shine shade, it is a result of a pure hydrating and conditioning formula and as a glossy do is the ideal way of wearing that orange gold smile, this lipstick from Estee Lauder will make sure that you won&#8217;t miss it on any given day.</p>
<p>You have to agree on the fact that flaunting an orange wear on the lips is a tricky affair but if you are in the mood to show the oomphy side of you, hover around the glossy formulas and always opt for the orange shade which also has a bluish tint as it complements a variety of skin shades. Try not to linger around the yellow tint of the orange palette.</p>
<p>So, follow the glossy effect which suits you the best and wear this rather tricky color confidently without a speck of concern. You now surely know what shall compliment your beautiful side to get the tangy feel in your mood. Go trendy, go naughty, orange is the color that will add vibrancy to your mood and luster to your lips. Happy Orange!!</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mainak Saekar: <p>Modelling, is considered as a lucrative profession these days since it promises fame, glamour and money. You could travel to exotic locations at the same time. However, these can be achieved only if you are a successful model. Walking down the ramp with countless cameras clicking is truly a star like experience. However, there is a dark side to this sizzling career too. There are certain instances when even a veteran model loses balance and falls while doing catwalk down the ramp. Nobody wants a beautiful damsel to get hurt. Nevertheless, when such an incident occurs, shock waves engulf the spectators. All wait with baited breaths to see how she handles such a macabre. In case she maintains reticence and manages to get on her feet quickly, the show is saved for the day! Or else, she might be completely taken aback and lose her calmness. Let us look at this compilation of incidents of the top seven runway mishaps.</p>
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<p><b>1. Abbey Lee&#8217;s Fall and Karlie Kloss&#8217;s Train at Rodarte, Fall/Winter &#8216;08/&#8217;09</b></p>
<p>In September, 2008, before Prada, it seemed as if Rodarte had the most horrible season in New York. Australian model, Abbey fell flat on her face while  making an exit. During the show’s finale, it was required that Jourdan Dunn, Karlie Kloss and Kasia Struss pose in their chiffon gowns. These models misjudged their timings and stopped abruptly on the runway, thereby trying not to stumble on each other. In spite of that shaky scene, Sasha Pivovarova gracefully led the line out from the wings. It was a close call<b>.</b></p>
<p><b>2. Lekeliene Stange opening at Marc Jacobs, Spring/Summer &#8216;07</b></p>
<p>You might have often wondered why these models just don&#8217;t get rid of their troublesome footwears! They do that when they have presence of mind and that is exactly what Dutch model, Lekeliene Stange did. While walking down the tricky and snake like ramp, she realized that the new flats of the sandals were slipping. The paint made it impossible for her to walk. At first, she tried to readjust the shoes while walking. Since the shoes caused her tremendous pain, she decided to kick them off and continue walking. Now, that’s a site!</p>
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<p><b>3. At Prada, Spring/Summer &#8216;09</b></p>
<p>This event is worthy of being mentioned, simply for the number of mishaps that occurred on the ramp. Prada featured little black sockets which were knitted. They were attached inside the shoes. It was getting very difficult for the models to walk because the socks started sliding along the smooth leather. This led to a series of falls, as the models tried their best to tip-toe on the ramp. Some of them fell more than once.</p>
<p><b>4. Karen Elson closing the show at Zac Posen, Fall/Winter &#8216;08/&#8217;09</b></p>
<p>The crazy heels of  Karen Elson were to blame for this mishap. She practically sank on the ground. However, credit should be given to Caroline Trentini who helped her up. Also, we should not forget P.Diddy who broke rank to offer help. Karen Elson remained composed and calm. She carried herself with charm and grace.</p>
<p><b>5. Monika Jagaciak</b></p>
<p>Very often, staying calm and flashing a smile can straighten out a lot of things and save the day. This is precisely what Monika Jagaciak did. The pretty model was dressed for a catwalk when she slipped and fell on her backside. This incident took place in 2009 show for Herve Leger by Max Azria. Though Monika was hurt, she got on her feet with a smiling face and completed her walk.</p>
<p><b>6. Elise Crombez</b></p>
<p>The culprits for this unfortunate incident were probably the aviator glasses that she was wearing. Or else, her manner of tight walk on the ramp gave her away. In the spring of 2007, Proenza Schouler was a bit carried away by her stunning performance. As she went on to present herself, the fact that she was wearing sky high heels escaped her mind. She twisted her ankle and down she went!</p>
<p><b>7.  Kamila W. at Vivienne Spring/Summer &#8216;07</b></p>
<p>Vivienne Westwood is known for styling up her models with 9&#8243; bondage fetish platform heels. This has been the reason for quite a few professionals to trip and fall. One of the most notable incidents was that of Naomi Campbell. She experienced a terrible fall and was in acute pain. It was a shame to see that nobody came to her aid. However, she got up and carried on her ramp walk.</p>
<p>These are a few mishaps, which have slightly shaken the tinsel world.  What matters is the grace with which these beautiful women carry on, in spite of such unforeseen accidents, thereby winning rounds of applause.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deblina Ray: Face masks are an easy way to get that glowing and youthful skin. They not only moisturize and deep cleanse the skin, but also soothe, energize and act as an effective stress reliever. Facemasks are like velvet curtains, which hide our face for a few mome]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Deblina Ray: <p>Face masks are an easy way to get that glowing and youthful skin. They not only moisturize and deep cleanse the skin, but also soothe, energize and act as an effective stress reliever. Facemasks are like velvet curtains, which hide our face for a few moments and then unravel the glowing beauty beneath it. A mask must be an essential addition to every woman’s beauty regimen. If you want to maintain a flawless skin without investing in the high range parlor or spa products, then you must invest in a facemask. Here we give you a description of the facemasks that are suited to different skin types.</p>
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<p>Regardless of the type of mask you are using, before applying it you must always steam your face over hot water or press hot wash cloth to your face, as heat tends to soften the debris present in the pores and cleanse the skin.</p>
<p><b>1. Dry and sensitive skin</b></p>
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<p>Dry skin is more prone to wrinkles; hence, a proper skin care regime should be followed. People with dry or sensitive skin should apply a hydrating mask. Rather than an exfoliating or a clay mask, opt for a cream formula in order to replenish skin hydration. Dry skin can be treated with natural ingredients. A  mixture of Greek yoghurt and a teaspoon of honey work great for dry and sensitive skin. Yoghurt is known for its probiotic properties and acts as a cleanser. The lactic acid present in the yoghurt soothes irritation, clarifies pores, removes dead skin, and softens the skin. Too much scrubbing should be avoided as you want to rejuvenate and protect skin rather than inflame or dry it.</p>
<p><b>2. Acne-prone skin</b></p>
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<p>People tend to develop acne due to excess production of sebum or oil by their body. This oil clogs the facial pores, and as a result, bacteria develop in these pores, leading to the formation of pimples. People with such skin should use facial oil as a mask. The best way to fight sebum is through oil, which balances your sebaceous glands and helps in healing the spots. Drying out of face should be avoided as this leads to the production of more oil, and thus you end up with more clogged pores and finally the acne develops. To clean pores, you can use a clay or gel mask to which a little amount of oil can be added to double the impact.</p>
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<p>Oily skin usually looks great when you move out for work and becomes greasy by the time you are back for the lunch. Oily skin contains a lot of sebum, which prevents the skin from drying out. Oily skin tends to attract dirt and dust comparatively more than the dry skin. For such people claymask is a perfect remedy. This mask exfoliates and removes the impurities from the skin. The clay mask needs to be followed by a hydrating mask in order to restore the moisture. A mixture of honey and aloe vera is a fantastic hydrating mask. This mixture can be left overnight. You must leave both the masks for about 10-15 minutes on your face as it requires time for the skin to absorb the ingredients.</p>
<p><b>4. Combination skin</b></p>
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<p>A combination skin is caused when two or more different skin types occur together on the different parts of the face such as nose, forehead, cheeks, etc. For such skin type, each area should be treated individually with care. A clay mask is preferred for the oily part of the face and a hydrating mask for dry area. Yoghurt work wonders as a hydrating mask. Your skin tends to change depending on seasons, hence, the facemasks need to be changed accordingly. Beauties with combination skin should stick to enzyme mask, as this mask is gentle and serves as a best remedy for such kind of skin. Certain home remedies such as mashed up pineapple when mixed with yoghurt also works great. A mashed up papaya is also an excellent mask. Fruits such as pineapple and papaya contain certain enzymes that help in removing dead cells.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ranjini Ram: Body scrubs are a great way of keeping body beautiful by exfoliating the skin. Exfoliants, also known as body scrubs, are used to remove dead skin and hydrate the body. They are usually used in spas by massage therapists to get a soft and supple skin. Scr]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ranjini Ram: <p>Body scrubs are a great way of keeping body beautiful by exfoliating the skin. Exfoliants, also known as body scrubs, are used to remove dead skin and hydrate the body. They are usually used in spas by massage therapists to get a soft and supple skin. Scrub is not a smooth cream but granular in texture. Some of the scrubs also contain aromatic oils and other massage oils. They have oils that hold the mixture together and help to keep the skin soft. Scrubs are of different varieties and may contain a mixture of salts, coffee grounds, cocoa, crushed grape seeds and spices like cardamom. Here is a description of some good body scrubs from which you can choose one based on your skin type.</p>
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<p>    <b>1. Giovanni - Hot chocolate sugar scrub</b></p>
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<p>This body scrub removes the cellular debris and makes the skin sparkling clean. This organic skin care has crushed cocoa beans and essential oils. The perfume gives an intoxicating experience when massaged onto the skin. It has essential fatty acids too which smoothes and repairs the skin. It contains 100 percent vegetarian ingredients and comes in a container which is exclusively double-walled ensuring product freshness and temperature.</p>
<p><b>2. True blue spa refreshing citrus body scrub - Need a Margarita</b></p>
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<p>This amazing scrub is a good exfoliant with sugar crystals and a little salt. The plus point is that salt and sugar are not hard particles as they dissolve when rubbed onto the skin. It has an exotic blend of oils like coconut, avocado, jojoba, and almonds. The oils keep the dry winter skin soft and moisturized. It feels refreshing and clean every time this product is used. The margarita fragrance is just what you need to be transported to an idyllic island.</p>
<p><b>3. The Body Shop - Shea body scrub</b></p>
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<p>It is a perfect body scrub, as it has a splendid scrubbing power and keeps the skin moist for a long period. Another pro of this product is that it does not leave the skin greasy after using it. There is a lot of Shea butter, which softens and hydrates the skin. The butter is known to be used as a sunblocking agent in cosmetics and has a limited capacity to absorb UV rays. It has a light fragrance, which is very subtle and not overpowering at all.</p>
<p><b>4. Origins - Ginger body scrub</b></p>
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<p>This scrub has a combination of Dead Sea salts and ginger. The salts have a therapeutic benefit like relieving allergic reactions by cleansing and detoxifying. It also includes emollients like macadamia, soyabean, kukui nut and almond oils, which removes skin roughness totally. All the cracks in the feet and patches of dry skin are sloughed off in a few days and the skin feels smooth and invigorated all over. A must for dry winter skin; it keeps the skin healthy and glowing, and of course clean to the pore.</p>
<p><b>5. Caudalie Gommage crushed cabernet scrub</b></p>
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<p>The Gommage cabernet scrub is a signature scrub from Caudalie Vinotherapy Spa. The ingredients are very natural in the form of grape seeds, honey, essential oils, and brown sugar. It is very gentle and even people with sensitive skin can use it without a problem. It also has a booster in the form of cellulite-fighting oils, which helps in burning fat around the stomach, hips, and thighs.</p>
<p><b>6. Champneys Citrus Glow sugar scrub</b></p>
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<p>This divine scrub has a delicious citrus aroma. It contains lemon and cardamom. It is specially designed to boost circulation of blood and burn cellulite. Lemon is a facial cleanser in itself and cardamom imparts a warming sensation to the skin. It is also formulated with coconut fibres and Demerara sugar, which help scrub the skin to a healthy glow. It does not foam but is not rough on the skin too and is best when applied to wet skin.</p>
<p><b>7. Liz Earle energising body scrub</b></p>
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<p>The ingredients in this scrub are damask rose water, glycerin, jojoba beads and vitamin E. It also contains essential oils of sweet orange, grapefruit, geranium, peppermint, patchouli, petit grain, eucalyptus, rosemary and pine, and olive stone granules. It should be massaged onto the body in circular movements on wet skin. It is not recommended on face, neck or other sensitive areas. The scrub is like a gel and does create lots of foam. It is a good product to use as Liz Earle products use natural ingredients.</p>
<p><b>8. MD Formulations face and body scrub</b></p>
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<p>It contains polyethylene granules in a cream base. This excellent scrub uses tanning products. With regular use of this product, the skin softens and improves in skin texture and clarity. It is generally ideal for dry and flaky skin.  It is also very useful for photoaged skin, which is induced by exposure to UVA and UVB rays.</p>
<p><b>9. Body Shop mango scrub</b></p>
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<p>This body scrub has a lovely fresh mango fragrance when used and it is best for dry skin, especially in winter. This is a soft-textured scrub with exfoliating salt grains and organic sugar. It also contains oils of mango seed and soy, which softens the skin and keeps it well hydrated. The mango seed oil has antioxidant and exfoliating properties which heal and regenerates the skin. Therefore, the need for a body moisturizer is nullified. It gives a great sheen to the skin.</p>
<p><b>10. St Tropez body polisher</b></p>
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<p>This body polisher is specially formulated for a gentle action, which lightly removes dead cells. It has to be used while bathing, concentrating on elbows, knees, and feet. The scrub has to be massaged in circular motions and rinsed well. This formula is a perfect tan optimizer and should be used prior to tanning.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sirisha Chadalawada: Nail art has become a trend these days. Nail art is purely artistic and is a result of a perfect creativity. Unlike the old times, the present trend has shifted from being cute to being wild. The nail art usage includes the waste by-products of various wi]]></description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sirisha Chadalawada: <p>Nail art has become a trend these days. Nail art is purely artistic and is a result of a perfect creativity. Unlike the old times, the present trend has shifted from being cute to being wild. The nail art usage includes the waste by-products of various wild creatures. The most popular latest nail art that has obsessed girls is the nail art produced by the remains of snakes. Snake&#8217;s skin is clipped and coated, thus turning it into the best of nail art ever produced.</p>
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<p>    This is a very expensive form of art. The snake&#8217;s skin could range from about $150-300 making it available for those who are passionate enough to pay for such a beauty. All you need for this form of art is snake&#8217;s skin, which is available in two categories. One, you can go for a natural snakeskin or you could opt for an artificial snakeskin textured sheet. This sheet when placed on the nails, gives you the same elegant and wild look as that of a real one.</p>
<p>The snakeskin has to be applied over your nails with the help of tweezers. One also requires china glaze, ultra shine formula to keep the polished look shining and sparkling on the nails. Scissors are used to cut the piece of skin into a rough shape of the nail whereas nail file and nail clippers are used to trim the skin coat after being applied on the nails.</p>
<p>Steps that are to be followed for getting the best look with the real snake skin nail art are as follows:</p>
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<p>Apply a base color to the nails individually. You can also use other colors instead of a base coat but this light and neutral color makes the snake&#8217;s skin stand out and enhances the its effect over the nails and immediately grabs the attention of people with a shower of praises by those who love unique and trendy stuff. It must be kept in mind that the nails have to be dealt individually for a better result, as the top coat applied dries up very quickly.</p>
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<li>First, you have      to use a scissor to cut the snake&#8217;s skin into a rough shape resembling the      shape of nail. The size of the skin piece cut should be a little more than      that of the nail size so that it can be re-sized and trimmed into a      perfect shape that suits best for the nail.</li>
<li>A layer of topcoat      is applied to the nails and the snake’s skin is applied onto the nail with      the help of tweezers. The top coat maintains the inter-molecular      attraction force between the snake&#8217;s skin and the nail and helps the skin      to remain stuck to the nail. Apply the snake&#8217;s skin with the help of tweezers on      the nail in such a way that the textured part of the skin is on the outer      side of the nail, thus reflecting its beauty.</li>
<li>A nail file of a      small or medium size is used to file the excess part of the snake&#8217;s skin      that is hung around the edges of the nail. The movement of the file should      only be in one direction that is from top to bottom. The skin may loose      its contact with the nail if the movement is from bottom to top.</li>
<li>Nail clippers      are used to clip the skin around the cuticles. As the finishing of the      snake&#8217;s skin is not soft but textured, clipping must be done very carefully      so that no part of the snake&#8217;s skin is cut in excess than what is exact, making      it appear awkward on the nails.</li>
<li>A layer of topcoat      is applied over the textured skin of the snake present over the nail for perfect result, making it shine and appear lustrous. The sides of the      skin attached to the nail are much focused when a top coat is applied.</li>
<li>The coat applied      over the textured skin coat has to be made dry and another layer of top coat is applied just to make sure that the art is performed to its      best.</li>
<li>The steps      mentioned above are to be performed for every single nail.</li>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Arpita Ray Barman: <p>The fact that chocolates can be good for skin is making them more and more popular among this generation. Chocolates contain flavonoids that act as powerful antioxidants and protect the body from aging. They also act as a relaxing agent and balance certain hormones in the body that leads to a healthy looking skin. They do have the ability to reduce sun damage, improve skin texture along with increased skin density, thickness, and hydration in a more rapid way than any other natural product. That is why various chocolate beauty care products, chocolate treatments, and wraps have become an instant success these days. The article will throw some light on the way chocolate can do wonders to your skin.</p>
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<p>Skin care chocolate is not the same as the chocolate we eat and it solely contains cocoa beans and cocoa butter. This incredible ingredient has reached to the common household by transforming it into various beauty skin care products by many companies. There are various reasons why chocolate products are good for your skin.</p>
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<li>Chocolate contains flavonoids, which have powerful antioxidant      properties and is considered a health food.</li>
<li>It contains cocoa butter, which helps in softening the skin.</li>
<li>The antioxidant properties prevent the free radicals from causing      damage to the skin.</li>
<li>It has a nourishing effect and exfoliates the skin.</li>
<li>Besides keeping it smooth, moist and non-scaly, it helps in making      the skin thicker, thus protecting it from the sun’s harmful rays.</li>
<li>A person can exfoliate the dead skin cells in order to regenerate news ones.</li>
<li>Hydration of the skin is possible.</li>
<li>Chocolate is a good moisturizer.</li>
<li>It rejuvenates the skin.</li>
<li>Due to the antioxidant properties, it helps to get rid of wrinkles.</li>
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<p>  The chocolate products are attracting more and more attention and getting quite popular these days. Earlier people had an impression that chocolate causes bad skin and acne. Now it happens to be the solution to perfect skin care. Let us have a look at five best chocolate skin care products.</p>
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<p><b>1.</b> <b>Raw chocolate face pack</b></p>
<p>This face pack helps to give a smooth and toned complexion. It contains high antioxidants with nourishing and beautifying ingredients including raw chocolate powder.</p>
<p><b>2.</b> <b>Chocolate face and body moisturizer cream</b></p>
<p>They are rich in cocoa butter and natural emollients, which moisturize your body and provide natural nourishment for dry skin.</p>
<p><b>3.</b> <b>Chocolate body wash</b></p>
<p>This body wash generally contains nourishing Shea butter. It helps in cleaning the dirt that you get from all day exposure to pollution, leaving your skin feeling amazingly soft with the lingering aroma of rich chocolate.</p>
<p><b>4.</b><b> </b><b>Chocolate scrub</b></p>
<p>It is packed with real cocoa pieces that remove the dead cells from the skin and leave it sleek and silky. In addition, thanks to the high strength caffeine shot, it is a dab hand at diminishing cellulite.</p>
<p><b>5.</b><b> </b><b>White chocolate body cream</b></p>
<p>These body creams are made with a blend of natural oils and butters, including cocoa and Shea, with coconut, sweet almond, and soya bean oils. Layer it on after bathing for the icing on a perfect pampering evening.</p>
<p>Not just the beauty care products, many modern spas use body wrap that helps detoxify the body, improve the blood circulation, and help in toning and tightening the skin. It works on your body by exfoliating with a cocoa bean and giving a sweet almond oil scrub first. Then the body is wrapped in a thermal blanket with chocolate cream, which helps draw impurities from the body. After this, chocolate cream is applied which is the secret to a glowing beautiful skin.</p>
<p>The chocolate bath treatments are considered to increase blood flow, relax the mind, relieve tension, and release stress.</p>
<p>If you want to give your hair a chocolate treatment, then you can mix it with the citrus of your choice. This chocolate <b><i>hair mask</i></b> will work magic on your hair as long as you can resist nibbling on a few strands. It softens the frizzy hair and hydrates your lovely locks.</p>
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<p><b>Perfume: A key of attraction</b></p>
<p>Apart from regular use, scent, which is a synonym of perfume, is also an important key to bring attention of others in a party or in any other occasion. A perfume of a named brand is a perfect thing to get every one’s eyes on you. A perfume&#8217;s or scent’s importance cannot be ignored. It is the smell by which people can recognize you before they see. It does not make any difference whether you are beautiful or handsome or rich, but if you smell bad then surely it can give you a mental agony for lifetime. Scents are similar to tastes, even if a person forgets your face, he or she can remember you from your good smell.</p>
<p>For a person who has just started using perfume, it is difficult in his or her part to select a good scent with good smell. It is important for you to make a signature scent rather having a wide range of collection. You should try to use a perfume which suits your personality and does not irritate others standing near by. You should skip using the perfume which you used earlier before going to buy a new perfume as suggested by an owner of Perfumerie Nasreen in the Alexis hotel named Nasreen Rehmat. Laurance Rahme, a perfume expert and founder of Bond No. 9 scents, suggests that it is not necessary to use a perfume just because it has been launched. Rehmat also says that a high quality perfume is like an “investment” which develops slowly on the skin. Both the experts, Nasreen Rehmat and Laurance Rahme suggest that we should avoid using perfume of quick spirit.</p>
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<p><b>The big names</b></p>
<p>Annick Goutal is a well known perfume brand which is opted by a large number of people. It is popular for its wide collection of perfume with very good quality smell. When you decide to buy a perfume, you should be bothered about the cost but you should be cautious about the brand and the way it smells, too. You should always fix a brand to use its perfume. The most romantic of all perfume is the perfume with floral scents. Statistics have showed that most of the people tend to select the perfume with floral scents. Paul Smith Rose, Woods Of Windsor True Rose, Yardley English Rose, Jo Melon White Jasmine &#038; Mint Cologne, Marc Jobs Perfume Daisy are some of the most popular world class brands which provide best range in floral scents.</p>
<p><b>The trend of perfumes</b></p>
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<p>The young teenagers are often seen to get attracted more towards the crisp scent of oceans and green scents. These perfumes are mostly reliable in summer. The world class brands like Givenchy Summer Collection, Ralph Lauren Summer Romance, Burberry Summer, Kenzo Perfume, Calvin Klein Escape are perfectly made for the refreshing mood in summer.</p>
<p>It is always suggested that you should always stick to using one or maximum two kinds of perfumes. The more number of perfumes you try, the more your senses get worst and thus result in bad decision. It is also advisable to wait for ten to fifteen minutes after you spray perfume to know the better scent with better smell. Better idea is that you can take a round of the shop or mall where you go for buying these perfumes. You cannot predict the actual scent of a perfume with its initial smell. Similarly, it is also not a good way to judge a perfume only by smelling the nozzle of the perfume’s bottle. You should make the habit of judging the perfume by spraying it on your wrist near the pulse point, as because the chemicals in the perfume may react with your skin and it may give a change in smell. There are some available perfumes in the market which do not costs much and are made with high chemical contain which afterward prove to be harmful in a way that they may be allergic or you may feel burning sensation when used over.</p>
<p>It was also revealed that Bond No. 9 scents like Chinatown with floral scent and Madison Soiree are the perfumes which are regarded as the best selling perfumes in United States. Rehmat who has a wide range of perfumes in her big store suggests that Royal Water by Creed which was actually created for Princess Diana and costs about $178 per bottle is among the most universally demanding perfumes. Its key ingredients like verbena, peppermint, bergamot more make it a scent of your choice. It is refreshing aroma burst out with a sweet smell and later fades into a mellow.</p>
<p>These are some of the points that you should keep in your mind, if you want to smell good and establish your own identity before others. You should be cautious enough, when you are opting for a perfume for yourselves. You should not care about the money it costs, if you are really concerned about the way you are going to smell. You should be extra cautious about the perfumes reactivity towards your skin. It should not be harmful for your skin. Moreover, it is always said that like a good wine, a good finish is what you expect from your perfume.</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[Anubhav Kumar: <p>The time is changing fast, and so are the thumb rules to look younger! The anti-aging techniques have changed a lot with new discoveries and several myths broken. Although, there are some tips that will never fade away with time such as: application of sun screen regularly to avoid early signs of aging, there are now new methods to keep you younger and make you look as scrumptious as years ago. Hair and makeup have emerged as the new mantras to look younger and fresh. Let’s look into the various hair and makeup tricks that will knock-off years from your face and will seal your youth to last longer.</p>
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<p>  <b>Hair tricks to look younger:</b></p>
<p><b>Warm hair tone:</b> Gray hair is the biggest enemy that knocks at your door as you tread the fine lines towards maturity. Most of the time, women go for pale highlights and blonder hair color tone to hide gray strands, however, it makes them look older. You must go for warm hair color tones as highlights, if you don’t intend to hide gray. If you are blonde, try a golden hair tone and if you are a brunette caramel tone will make you look younger. If you have to cover the gray hair, you must choose a hair color shade in warm tone and one or two shades lighter than your natural pre-gray shade of the hair.</p>
<p><b>Say no to mom-cut:</b> As women start growing older, they keep shortening the length of their hair. The most popular<i> `</i>getting-older&#8217; hair cut is overly layered ear length hair like that of Hilary Clinton. This mom-cut<i> </i>adds some additional years to your face. If you want easy-to-manage haircut, go for short crop like that of Halle Berry or you can choose chin length bob like Katie Holmes. Layered, long hair like Julianne Moore is also a good option, which is easy-to-manage and will also make you look graceful, young, vibrant and energetic. Getting older doesn’t mean an undefined and unflattering hair cut.</p>
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<p><b>Face framing with your tresses:</b> Back combing the hair in a ponytail can add years to your face. Let your hairstyle frame your face. If you have shorter hair, style it to frame your face, making it look younger. If you have long mane, fringes are the powerful anti-aging tool.</p>
<p><b>Skin and body tricks for a younger appearance:</b></p>
<p><b>Getting the glow back:</b>  Younger looking skin and exfoliation go hand in hand. Regular exfoliation will wash off the dead skin cells and will make you appear radiant and fresh, knocking off years from your face. Regular exfoliation also reduces the fine lines. It also helps the make-up to glide on and settle on your skin perfectly. Getting the glow back on your face is almost the battle won to look younger.</p>
<p><b>Take care of your hands:</b> You may hide your age beneath the super fine make-up but if you don’t take care of your hands, they will reveal your age easily. The wrinkles on your hand can tell the truth to the world, therefore, keep them moisturized to avoid wrinkles. Take care of your nails and apply sunscreen on your hands before stepping out.</p>
<p><b>Take help of professionals:</b> There is no harm in seeking the help of a dermatologist to reduce and prevent the fine lines. There are many less invasive and less expensive ways to keep looking younger that a dermatologist can help you with. Going to the dermatologist is not the same as going to the cosmetic surgeon.</p>
<p><b>Make-up tricks:</b></p>
<p><b>Keep it light:</b> Getting older doesn’t mean donning layers of make-up every time you step out. Heavy makeup will make you look older. Keep it light and simple to knock off years from your face. Don’t overload your face with heavy duty foundation and concealer, instead try tinted moisturiser for a simple yet glowing look.</p>
<p><b>Creamy texture is your savior:</b> Stay away from the powder, it will accentuate and highlight the wrinkles. Cream blush and cream eye-shadow blend well with mature skin type and will hide the fine lines as well.</p>
<p><b>Pick-up bright colors:</b> If you want to look younger, bid adieu to the browns and greys in your makeup kit. The bright colors will take a few years away and will add freshness to your face. A hint of lavender or pink will add up to your beauty without highlighting your age. You can go for olive gold for eyes. However, be careful while picking up the colors, avoid overdoing it.</p>
<p><b>Take care of your entire body than just your face:</b> Women, older than 30 look great in sleeveless dresses, remember the First Lady of United States, Michelle Obama. If you want to look as fabulous as the First Lady, take care of your arms, feet, skin and overall body. Keep your body moisturized, don’t let the oodles of fat sit on your arms and keep the dead skin cells off your body through exfoliation to look younger and radiant.</p>
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