Health Tips

Brighten This Summer

2012-06-10T07:43:00.001-07:00

Bring on the bright purple rain in the summer time. Lancome’s ultra lavande is a bright purple which you can apply this summer and make yourself look unique. How about raspberry Jammin and go bright with a black colored dress. It will make you look fresh in summers and obviously will attract men as well. An orange crush will make you the apple of every man’s eye if you apply the bright coral one on your nails.

Teal blue looks superb and hot when talking about the bright nail colors in summer time. Along with that, some fun patterns can be experimented too. A green street looks fabulous in bright summer time as it is unexpectedly a hot color to be applied on nails in summer time. Last but not the least, you can always be your guy’s pink lady if you are afraid to try some bright nail colors. But try mixing and matching a bright red along with this pink color to give it a new refreshing bright look in the summer time.

Summer is all about bright colors as we all need a break from the dull winter colors. Clothes and accessories if kept simple then girls can put all the focus on their bright nail colors in summer. Lilac, hot pink, orange blossom, parrot green and neon blue, colors like these in summer take priority over the typical flowery and leafy shades in the summer time. Bright nail colors go perfect with the makeup in summer season. Try going out of the box this summer and experiment from the unusual. Get away from the yellow daffodils, creamy browns as there is a wide variety to choose from the bright category of nail colors.

Try mixing wild colors or give it an animal skin touch. If you wearing a yellow colored dress, try the cheetah print on your nail colors. Peacock colors on the nails in summer look cool too. Rainbow colors are also bright and fun to experiment with. Many experts believe that the most shocking colors can become the daily wear in bright summer too. Everyone has a right to make their own fashion statement and look bright in summer. So it’s high time to go off the tracks from a simple pink to something wild and eye-catching in bright summer time.

Why host a Party? What are Our Parties?

2012-04-14T13:15:00.001-07:00

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Your Diet and Acne Breakout

2012-04-14T13:00:00.000-07:00

Hiding in your house, too embarrassed to go out, social life is deteriorating – all these just because of your acne. That’s too bad. But you know what; acnes can be controlled and treated. But it would make more sense if you can control their breakout in the first place, right? And it all starts with the food you take. Foods high in fat, oil, sugar, and even carbohydrates can cause the breakout of acnes. But they do not cause the acne themselves. Limit you intake of these kinds of foods. Maintain a healthy diet. Eat more organic food. Junk foods should be avoided if you have acne problems. Also, know the foods which you are allergic to, allergies can also lead to acne breakout. Stay hydrated. Dehydration is bad for your skin. Take vitamin E to keep your skin healthy.

Beauty Tips For Face

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1. Take 1 tbsp olive oil and mix with 2 tbsp of fresh cream, leave it on the face for 10 minutes and then wash your face with warm water.

2. Mix 1 tbsp of honey with 15 drops of orange juice and 1 tbsp of fuller’s earth and add 1 tbsp of rose water. Mix well and apply on the face, wash off after 10 miuntes.

Face mask for oily skin

1. Mix a tbsp of honey with 1 egg white and apply thickly on the face and neck. Leave for 10 minutes and wash off.

2. Mix 2 tbsp of papaya pulp with 10 drops of lemon juice and leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse well.
3. Take fresh juice of any of the fruits (orange, sweet lime, watermelon or papaya) and apply on the face as a mask. This is very relaxing, it cleanses the skin, closes pores and stimulates blood circulation.

Carrot Facial Mask

Ingredients Needed:
2-3 large carrots
4 1/2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.
Glowing Facial Mask

You will love your radiant skin after using this recipe…
All you need is:
1 tbsp fuller’s earth
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp mashed papaya
Mix and put on face for 20 minutes then rinse off.
Honey Facial Mask
Perhaps the best facial mask is honey.
Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Use once a week.
Orange Yogurt Mask

Ingredients Needed:
* 1 tsp plain yogurt (I chose Balkan Style)
* the juice of 1/4 of an orange
Stir to mix and then dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.
* Yogurt will cleanse and nourish your skin
* The orange is full of Vitamin C and AHA’s

Skin Beauty Tips For Girls

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Did you know that your diet contributes greatly to the clarity and condition of your skin? It�s true. Pay attention next time you eat an entire candy bar by yourself, or take notice of your skin�s tone and texture if you opt for a better diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, healthier foods, and lots of water. Natural skin care at its best…
Nutritional consultant and author Elaine Wilkes, N.C., M.A. offers a delicious tip to getting radiant, glowing skin. In her book

Food Choices Made Easy! Finally A Summary of What All The Health Experts Say!

, Wilkes provides helpful tips compiled from hundreds of health advisors on how to get skin that looks and feels healthy and young. Tips she delves into include advice on weight loss, great foods to eat and those to avoid, and money saving tips, to name a few.
So what is the secret to smooth, healthy, youthful skin?
Wilkes points to a fabulous beverage recipe as the answer.
�Believe me, I have tried everything,� Elaine Wilkes says. �But, doing this tip, I have had strangers come up to me and ask me why my skin looked so healthy. Say goodbye to weary skin with juicing.�
Elaine Wilkes is also a Certified Practitioner of Metabolic Typing, which means she matches people�s nutrition to their metabolism, taking into account their genetics, personality, blood type, etc. She recommends creating a juicy cocktail for a vivacious skin tone and healthier complexion, and to help anyone achieve glowing skin.
�Combine fresh green vegetable juices such as cucumber, celery, kale, parsley, spinach, and a little bit of apple for a delicious taste, into a juicer,� she instructs.
Wilkes also suggests also adding lemon and ginger for a yummy zing.
�Soon, you will notice a glow to your new, plumped-up, radiant skin,� she details. �For more added benefits, drink half your weight in ounces of water each day. Beautiful skin is about what is going on inside your body. Nourish your inside with these tasty, healthy juices and your skin cannot help but look terrific. Oh, and you’ll feel great, too.�
For healthy skin that looks and feels great, make a conscious effort to improve your diet. Also take the time to practice a regular cleansing routine, and engage in a realistic exercise program. These commitments to yourself will give your body and skin the boost they�ve needed to get on and stay on the right trac

Be Aware of Contact Lenses

2009-09-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

A 21 year old guy used to wear a pair of contact lenses. While barbecuing, he stared at the fire charcoals continuously for 2-3 minutes. After a few minutes, he started to scream for help and moved rapidly, jumping up and down. No one in the party knew why he was doing this? Then he was admitted into the Hospital, the doctor said he’ll be blind permanently because of the contact lenses that he had worn.
Contact lenses are made by plastics, and the heat from the charcoal melted his contact lenses.
Dear All Kindly pass on this information to many people as much as you can so that people may learn a lesson from it.
DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHERE OVERHEATING AND FLAMES ARE CONCERNED…..OR WHILE COOKING…
This sory is sent by Waqas Dogar

Tips About Perfume

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With time, perfume which was once the elite luxury item of the rich has become a part and parcel of every dressing table.
Various brands and labels have come up and today we can well say that a lady is known by the perfume she wears. A Perfume is a blend of some fragrant essential oils with aroma compounds, certain fixatives and a solvent and is used to give a pleasing smell.
There are various sources of making perfumes. The most widely used sources are plants. They are used to derive aromatic compounds and oils. The sources of these compounds may be derived from various parts of a plant. The most commonly used barks are cascarilla and cinnamon. The biggest source of aromatics of a plant are its flowers like the commonly used rose and jasmine,as well as mimosa, osmanthus, tuberose, and certain blossoms like those of citrus trees.
Certain fruits like juniper berry and the much-loved vanilla are also employed to give expensive perfumes. Other sources include leaves like lavender,patchouli, violets and rosemary. Apart from this, the animal sources include Ambergris, Honeycomb and musk. Most of the modern perfumes employ synthetic means to produce various combinations of smells. Synthetic smells are usually synthesized from pine resins, petroleum distillates etc.
There are some really interesting facts about the perfume. Women are supposed to have sharper sense of smell than men and it is greatly affected by our lifestyle, our diet and medications. Believe it or not but perfumes can ctually produce different reactions from blondes, redheads and brunettes.
Perfume vapors tend to rise upwards and when you wear your favorite perfume near your face or behind your ears, then it is sure to rise and disappear before you reach the office or meet your partner. It is believed that oily skin type can retain a perfume smell better.
While trying out new perfumes, do not try out more than three smells at a time as your nose will no longer be able to distinguish between different aromas if you try too much. Wait for at least ten minutes after you test the perfume, to get the accurate smell after its reaction with your skin.
If you have invested in a branded or expensive perfume then obviously you want to make the most out of it. Here are some tips to maintain your perfume and make it last long.

Preserve your perfumes properly by keeping it away from heat and by storing them in a cool and shaded place where they are not exposed to light. An opened bottle of perfume can keep its smell as it is for nearly a year but only if it is nearly full, as the occurrence of oxygen in the emptying bottle’s air will react with the perfume elements and try to change its character.
Perfumes should ideally be used all through the day. Even those perfumes that are concentrated will not last you for the whole day. You have to apply and e-apply your perfume after every three to four hours. Nowadays you get a wide variety of perfumes and are almost spoilt for choices. It is recommended to use different perfumes for the morning and night. Generally you should choose a light floral smell for the day and something heavy and dramatic for evenings.You can also choose a perfume depending upon your mood.

Choosing Right Jewelry

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Jewelry like clothes can make or mar your appearance. It is no use having a smart well-cut choli and a beautiful saree if you will ruin it with unsuitable jewelry. What makes a woman appear pleasing and draw attention to her is her good jewelry sense. A sophisticated woman would always team a white chiffon saree having jet black print on it with either light diamond or pearl jewelry in this attire. This is to tell you that every attire requires different type of jewelry. In this way, every season, every mood and different
occasions require different types of jewelry.
In summer to feel cool and garden-fresh, you should wear light clothes in softest of shades. Soft shades should be offset with either silver, pearl or diamond jewelry. But avoid wearing too many jewels as these will make you feel hot and uncomfortable. Wear the barest amount and look cool and graceful.
Monsoon requires vivid vibrant colors glowing turquoise, rich green, deep orange to beat the grey rainy days. And with vibrant colors you require vibrant jewelry made of gold, precious stones and mina work, anything which puts a glow in your complexion should be worn during this season. And winter is the season when you can wear everything and anything and look bewitching.
Like different seasons, the different occasions require different makeup tips and jewelry. You should choose the jewelry you wear during different occasions very carefully, because badly chosen jewelry can ruin you whole personality.
For morning outings wear a simple strand of pearls, delicate mangulsutra or a simple gold chain. Ear tops or other delicate ear-rings with one or two gold bangles on the arms will look pretty.
For afternoon lunches and parties you can go in for a little more elaborate jewelry and this means delicate sets of diamond, mina or precious tones. At night, you jewelry can be mire elaborate but very heavy jewelry with elaborate diamond mina and precious stones should be worn on very dressy occasions only.
Different colors of dresses also require different colored jewelry. All the women should have two basic shades of jewelry in an excellent combination with cream, yellow, red, most greens, violet and various shades of brown. Silver looks excellent with peach, white, pale pink, blue almond green and every delicate shade. Besides these two basic types of jewelry which every woman can afford, there are the exclusive diamonds, pearls, jadau and mina jewelry. It you can afford blue mina jewelry, a pink saree would look beautiful with blue mina jewelry and a cream or black outfit would look stunning in a diamond set. If you can, buy varied type of jewelry, add to it jewelry by wearing it by rotation. In this way you will be the envy of all the women and remember jewelry is not only a great asset which adds to you appearance but is also an extremely sound investment

Don’ts of Beauty Care

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There are certain things which all men and women should take care of to maintain their beauty forever.
- Never sleep with make up on is a priority beauty care tip. Always clean your face with damp cotton wool and cleansing milk before going to bed.
- Don’t retouch an old lipstick, clean the lips and put on a completely new coat. This will look fresher and keep it original color better.
- Don’t wear scarlet lipstick if you are very pale it will make you look even paler. If you must wear this color, then add a little more color to your sin with a shade darker foundation and add a little more color to your cheeks. This goes a long way in your personal beauty care.
- Don’t wear a beige lipstick if you have mousy hair and beige skin-your lips will blend into your complexion and won’t be noticeable.
- Don’t’ wear pale lipstick if you have a problem skin, the blemishes will show up darker than your lips. Also, if pale lipstick is worn over discolored teeth, the teeth will look dirtier and yellowier.
- Don’t eat too many chocolates, a widely disregarded beauty care tip. The cocoa flavoring stimulates oil glands to become active and the high fat and sugar content encourages spots. Try eating apples instead.
- Don’t eat more than two oranges a day; their high acid content can cause a red rash.
The same applies to grape fruits and strawberries. Eat them by all means but don’t overeat them.
- Don’t fall for fizzy drinks in hot weather. They don’t quench thirst as well as cold water, fruit juice or tea and they are laden with sugar. Cola, like chocolate contains cocoa extract and therefore stimulates oil glands to over activity, follow this beauty care tip for a healthy and beautiful living.
- Avoid taking more than two cups of coffee or tea during a day. Instead, learn to take fruit juice, lassi, carrot or cucumber juice.
- Don’t be a grease spot. Your skin will absorb the nourishment it needs within 20 minutes, so wipe off the excess cream and then sleep happily.
- Don’t use the bar of soap which you use for your body on your hair. The bar of
soap which you use for your body on your hair. The bar of soap is very damaging to the hair because it leaves an insoluble alkaline film on the scalp even after the hair has been thoroughly rinsed. This deposit can clog the hair and oil openings in your scalp and its drying qualities may give rise to ugly dandruff. In addition, the alkaline quality of soap removes the natural acid mantle of the healthy scalp and invites bacterial invasion of the areas,
therefore, it is always wise either to wash with home-made shikakai (natural beauty care) or to invest in a good shampoo.
- Don’t ever use any of the “Medicated dandruff Shampoos” so widely advertised. Medicated shampoos don’t clear the dandruff but make it return with a vengeance. They give only temporary relief and can do a staggering amount of scalp and hair damage.
- Don’t use marketed hair oils on your hair. They contain white oil which gives rise to premature grey heads. For the same reason, don’t use hair dyes, they not only contain harmful chemicals which cause harm to the scalp and to the skin, but if once discontinued will give you a full head of grey hair.

Beauty Secrets

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Beauty is not skin deep, a real beauty has more secret attributes to her than the naked eye can see. Attributes that combine to make a really beautiful individual are Beauty Secret number one is Confidence……this takes you right to the centre of things, when you have it you belong everywhere, so what will give you confidence?
Good looks plus good grooming but that is not all. Confidence means that when you are faced with an embarrassing situation, you should not get panicky and you should know how to make the best of the situation. Confidence in other words means to be self assured always.
Watch your manners……another important beauty secret, play watchdog about your own mannerisms and try to push them out of your life. Recognize an ugly mannerism when you see one. Here are some to watch out for.
-Scratching face, nose, head, legs, hands
-Digging your nose
-Biting fingernails lock of hair knuckles
-Rubbing, arms, forehead, chin, back of neck
-Chewing lips, tongue, foreign objects
-Twisting hands hair, ring, jewellery
-Blinking or squinting you eye
-Tapping desk or table with nail, pencil etc.
-Foot swinging and toe tapping
-staring into space.
-Leaning on walls, doors and other people to be always happy which is not just cheerfulness or disorder, but genuine enjoyment of life. All of us have our bad moments, but real charmers do not cling to them. They know that it is better to be happy than unhappy because happiness attracts people like bees to honey, another beauty secret for you.
Try to have good thoughts: Worry, anxiety, hatred and mistrust play havoc with emotional and physical health. Good thoughts are helpful allies towards maintaining beauty. Don’t dwell on ugly thoughts, whenever they make an entry into your mind; quickly switch over to some constructive thinking. To have a clean mind remove the unwanted thoughts of envy, jealousy, humiliation, anger, disappointment, sadness.
Take time for prayer and meditation.
Meditation an effective and closely guarded beauty secret, is of tremendous value for maintaining mental and spiritual health. Prayer and meditation are food for the soul, strength for the body and health for the mind.
Your posture is another one of beauty secret
A bad posture not only affects your personality but also your health. If the body is allowed to sag, the lungs get compressed and the oxygen intake is limited. This also gives rise to improper digestion of food. Therefore, always learn to walk and carry yourself gracefully.
Kindness:
This secret of great beauties is lacking in today’s world. A kind world, a helping hand besides giving you inner serenity opens wide the floodgates of goodwill and fellow feeling. Alert and knowledgeable mind: For this you need to develop a general interest in what goes on around you by keeping abreast with current news, keeping up with latest fashions and trying to know something about latest books, this is another beauty secret. Everyone loves an intelligent and lively person, no one cares for a dumb beauty.
Relaxation:
Practice this beauty secret to fight fatigue and emotional disturbances. Chronic worrying brings sleepness in its wake causing wrinkles on your face. Therefore, learn to relax at all times.
Pleasant voice:
It is a beauty secret and an asset which attracts people. So, cultivate a soft, gentle voice. Tone it with sincerity and polish it to a pleasing pitch and see that your conversation is always pleasant. Be free from ugly gossip.
All the above beauty secrets are like glowing pearls which is cultivated will always make you the beloved of all.

How Should We Dress?

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It depends on what type of figure we actually have, and there are basically six types of figures.
The Skinny Type
The skinny type is, well, skinny. Skinny women are those whose bodies are thin, angular, and yes, with very little fat in them. What skinny women would want is to create the illusion of curves, and this illusion of curves is achieved by creating bulk through layering clothes ? vests over tops or dresses over trousers. Aside from layering, wearing clothes with extra details like ruffles, pleats and gathers also add bulk to the body and make it seem curvier.
The Top Heavy Type
Top-heavy women are women who have bulkier upper bodies and busts that are bigger than their hips. What they would want is to create a balance by playing down the upper body. This can be done by wearing dark tops, or tops that have monochromatic prints, and then pairing them with light-colored pants or skirts. Wearing necklines that give the illusion of length, such as V-necks, will also help tone down the bulky torso.
The Bottom Heavy Type
Bottom-heavy women are those who have hips that are bigger than their upper bodies. Women with these body types ought to draw the attention away from their hips by wearing light-colored tops that enhance the cleavage and pairing them with sober, dark-colored skirts or pants. The eyes can be further drawn to the torso through the use of chunky necklaces, dangling earrings or long chains around the neck.
The Long and Lanky Type
Women with long and lanky bodies have more flesh than the skinny ones; they are also generally taller. But they have the same concern: how to create the curves that they do not have. The layered look also works for women with this body type. Wide skirts or pants with wide legs in light colors will also work, but never pair them with tops with a low cut.
The Petite Type
Petite women are those whose bodies are short, lean and thin, but straight. They are small-breasted and do not have waists. These women would need to create the illusion of a waist by wearing a bold belt that greatly contrasts with their tops or their dresses, or full skirts.
The Curvy Type
Women who have curves should feel good no matter what the sizes of those curves are. Curves are beautiful, and they should be enhanced by clothes that skim the body, like wraparound dresses or blouses, or clothes with fabrics that drape the body. Baggy clothes should be avoided because they only add unwanted bulk.

8 uses of Honey

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1. Make a soothing facial treatment
Blend 2 tablespoons of honey with 1/2 cup of ground oatmeal. Add a few teaspoons of water to thin the consistency to preferences. After cleansing your face, apply the mixture evenly. After 30 minutes, remove with a soft, damp washcloth. Admire your glowing skin!
2. Enjoy a milk and honey bath
Add around 1/3 cup of honey to 2 1/4 cups of milk.Mix thoroughly. You can even add a few drops of essential oil to give you honey milk bath additional scent. Place into your bath water and enjoy!
3. Treat minor skin abrasions and wounds
Honey has been shown to be a good antibacterial and antifungal agent and has mild anti-inflammatory properies. Apply a small amount to a wound or burn to keep unhealthy bacteria at bay and speed up the healing process.
4. Make a soothing honey body moisturizer
Mix 1/2 cup of honey with 1 cup of cold water and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Mix thoroughly and apply to your entire body after your shower.
5. Relieve sore throat pain
Mix honey with a little lemon juice and take several teaspoons a day when you have a sore throat. This has wonderful soothing properties for a sore throat.
6. Stop a cough
The same mixture of honey and lemon juice used for sore throat pain can help relieve the symptoms of a cough.
7. Condition dry, frizzy hair
Mix honey with olive oil and apply to the end of your hair to combat dryness and reduce friziness. Leave in your hair for 20 minute with a hot towel wrapped around it. Rinse and shampoo as normal.
8. Use it as a sugar replacement when cooking or baking.

Facial At Home

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What You Need:
. Gentle cleanser
. Exfoliating scrub
. Warm water & a washcloth
. Clay-based or cream facial mask (based on skin type)
. Basic moisturizer
Cleanse the skin
You’ll want to wash the face to remove any grime or dirt. If you have oily or combination skin, try a cleanser like Clinique Wash Away Gel Cleanser or Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash . For dry skin, your best bet is a cream or milky cleanser such as Cetaphil .
Exfoliate
Using your fingers, rub a gentle exfoliating scrub in a circular motion on your face. Concentrate on the areas around your nose and forehead or if you have combo skin, work harder on the areas that tend to be ‘greasy.’ Rinse your face well since exfoliating scrubs tend to be drying. Clinique makes a simple, but excellent face scrub.
Steam
Fill your sink with warm water, dip a washcloth in and press to your face. Repeat 2-3 times.
The mask
For oily skin, use a clay-based face mask. For dry skin, go for a hydrating gel or cream mask.
Apply the mask, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Keep it on for 10-20 minutes (or, according to the directions on the product). Rinse completely.
Moisturize
Smooth on a soothing with basic moisturizer.

Glowing skin

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. A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
. Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
. Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
. For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
. Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
. Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
. Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
. Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
. Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
. For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
. Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
. Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
. For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
. For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
.Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
. For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
. Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
. For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
. Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
. Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
. Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
. Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
. Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
. Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
. Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
. Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
. Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
. Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
. For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
. For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
. For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
. Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
. Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
. Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.
. Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.
. Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

Remove Black Spots

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Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
. Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
. Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
. Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
. Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
. Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
. Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
. Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
. To remove black spots… apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
. To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time

Pimple Tips

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Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face .
. Mix thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil. Apply on the face.
. Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face.

Natural Beauty(b)

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Banana
This fruit is rich in Potassium and have wonderful emollient properties when used as hair or skin treatments.
Banana Facial
. 1 ripe ripe Banana
. 1 T Honey
. 1/2 teaspoon Jojoba oil
. 1 T Yogurt
. 1 egg white
. 1 T Kaolin (white) clay
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg white, then blend in the Yogurt, Jojoba oil, Honey and then the Kaolin clay until it becomes a smooth creamy mixture. In a separate bowl, mash up the banana until it is smooth, then blend into the first mixture.
The best way to use this masque is while sitting in the tub because it is a bit messy. Apply to the entire face, neck and shoulder area. As it sits, keep applying more while you build the masque up as well as massage it in. Let sit for at least 10-15 minutes and then remove with a warm washcloth. Finish with a tonic or hydrosol on a cotton ball to remove any excess product from the skin, then moisturize as usual.
This is a wonderful softening and firming treatment in one.

Natural Beauty(a)

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Strawberry
This fruit contains several polyphenols that have high antioxidant capacity. They are also high in Vitamin C which is also a potent antioxidant.
. 8-10 Strawberries
. 2 tablespoons Apricot Oil (you may substitute olive oil)
. 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt, or Sea Salt
Mix together all ingredients, massage into hands and feet, rinse, and pat dry. Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid which aids in exfoliation.

Homemade Facial Mask

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Turmeric Facial Mask
This is the traditional mask, also used for a bride, seven days in advance of marriage.
Take in a cup half a cup of besan (gram flour), 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tsp of sandal wood powder, 2 tsp of ghee or almond oil, add some water to make a paste. Apply to face and whole body and leave for 5-10 minutes. Rub with pressure with both palms and fingers to remove all the paste.
Honey Facial Mask
Rinse your face with warm water to open up the pores. Apply honey and leave for half an hour. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Oily Skin Mask
Mix 1 tsp. brewer’s yeast with plain yogurt to make a thin mixture. Apply it thoroughly into all the oily areas and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Dry Skin Mask
Mix 1 tsp. of butter in 1 teaspoon of water. Apply it thoroughly into all the dry areas and leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water,
Banana Mask for wrinkles
Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy and apply on face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Oatmeal Facial Mask
Take 2 tsp oatmeal and 1 tsp baking soda and add water to make paste. Apply to face and all over the skin and rub gently.
Facial Mask
Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white. Apply on your face and leave for overnight. Wash your face with warm water.
Clay Facial
Choose the right clay for your skin type. Add plain water or floral waters or try wetting agents such as fruit purees . Make a thick paste of the clay. Apply the mask to your skin and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Repeat weekly.
Multani (Gypsum) Mitti Body Mask
Make a paste of multani mitti adding water to the mitti powder. Apply to whole body and hair. Take bath after half an hour.
Grape Cleanser
Split 2-3 grapes and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse with cool water.
Banana Face Pack for Dry Skin
Mash half cup of natural yogurt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1/4 ripe banana. Apply this pack on face and neck and leave for 10 minutes and then rinse off.
Cucumber Face Pack to get Smooth Skin
Mash 1 whole cucumber, strain water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Put in a container,l keep refrigerated and take out whenever you want to use it. Apply on your face and leave for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water and enjoy the smoothness of your skin.
You canttry on it on other parts of body as a scrub.

Makeup Tip

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Makeup Tip 1) Sweep a little loose powder under your eyes when applying dark shades of eye shadow to catch any falling specks and prevent them from staining your skin. Makeup Tip 2) Make your lips look larger by wearing a bright, light lipstick. Or make the appear small by wearing dark and more muted colours.
Makeup Tip 3) If you do not have a specialized contouring product for cheeks, simply use an ordinary face powder a couple of shades darker than your usual one to slim down the cheeks.
Makeup Tip 4)Add a drop of witch hazel available in all good pharmacies to turn ordinary foundation into a medicated one, it will work wonders on oily skin which is prone to acne and pimples.
Makeup Tip 5)Mascara your lashes before applying false ones to help them stick properly.
Makeup Tip 6)If you look tired then blend a little concealer just away from the outer corner of your eye - it makes you look as though you had a good night’s sleep.
Makeup Tip 7) If you have not got time for a full make-up, but want to look great, paint on a bright red lipstick - its is happy, glamorous color which immediately brightens your face.
Makeup Tip Never apply makeup before blow drying your hair - the heat from the dryer can make you perspire and cause your makeup to smudge.
Makeup Tip 9) The colour of powder eyeshadow can be made to look more intense by dipping your eyeshadow brush in water first.
Makeup Tip 10) Keep eye lashes smooth and supple by brushing them with petroleum jelly before going to bed at night.
Makeup Tip 11)Apply cream blusher in light downward movements to prevent it from creasing in specks of colour from catching in the fine hairs on your face.
Makeup Tip 12)If mascara tends to clog on your lower lashes then try using a small thin brush to paint colour on to individual lashes.
Makeup Tip 13)Make sure you give moisturizer time to sink in before you start applying your makeup as it will help your makeup go on more easily.
Makeup Tip 14) If your eye liner is too hard and drags your skin, hold it next to a lighter bulb for a few seconds before applying.
Makeup Tip 15)Lip gloss can look sophisticated if you just apply a dot in the center of your lower lip.
Makeup Tip 16)If you are unsure where to apply blusher, gently pinch your cheeks. If you like the effect, apply blusher in the same area - it will look wonderfully natural!
Makeup Tip 17)To prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth, try this tips - after putting it on, put your finger in the mouth, purse your lips and pull it out.
Makeup Tip 18)Women who wear glasses need to take special advice on makeup. If you are near-sighted, your glasses will make your eyes look smaller. So, go for brighter eyeshadows and lots of mascara to ensure they do not disappear.
Makeup Tip 19)A little foundation lightly rubbed through your eyebrows and brushed through with an old toothbrush will instantly lighten them.
Makeup Tip 20) For long lasting blush on sunny days or hot nights, apply both cream and powder blusher. Apply the cream formulation first, set with translucent powder then dust with a little powder blush.

Tips on Shalwar Kameez

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-The kameez should be a little longer in height. It makes you look taller. If your height is around 5 feet 3 inches then your kameez height should be around 47- 48 inches.
-If you have broad shoulders then avoid wearing puffed sleeves.
-If you have fat arms and therefore cannot wear sleeveless then go in for sleeves of about 5 inches length. This will hide the flab on your arms and your hands will look thinner.
-Shalwar Kameez can be worn in many styles. Styles keep changing with Trends. Recently big bottoms were in fashion and now short Kurtas Are back in vogue.
-Chudidar looks good on long kameezs or Kurtas. Avoid wearing them on short Kurtas. Chinese collar (closed neck) makes you look tall, but avoid it if you have broad shoulders.
-Wear a Shalwar Kameez around your naval area, as it will pull in your stomach.
-If you have the tie strings on your side, it reduces the look of the paunch.
-Tucks might be out of fashion but they give a very good cut to the Kameez.
-Avoid Organza or any stiff cloth if you want to look slimmer.
Dark colours like maroon, red, blue or brown look very good on dark women.

Tips on fashion

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-Using colour to balance your body is a great idea. Wear light colours where you re small and dark colours where larger. For example, if you have large hips, wear dark skirts or pants and a light coloured blouse. Wearing set-in sleeves with shoulder pads will help you to balance wide hips. The shoulder pads will add to your shoulders therefore balancing with your hips.
-Don’t choose clothes that are too tight. Clothes that fit well will make you appear slimmer while tight clothes will only add pounds.
-Wear tops or dresses that have a scoop neckline with half or long sleeves to hide heavy arms and draw attention to the face and neck.
-Clothes in solid colours with simple lines will make you appear taller.
-Always break in new shoes before wearing them out for a special occasion.
-Wear straight silhouettes in a solid colour to hide a thick waist.
The skinner the stripe, the thinner you appear.
-Don’t wear black on a hot day or at a wedding.
-A straight cut skirt and full leg pants will hide large thighs.
-To appear shorter, jackets or tops should fall below the hips.
-To lengthen your legs wear slim, straight leg pants.
-To appear taller and thinner, try a pinstripe suit.
-Long sleeves should hit just at the wrist bone.
-When you are wearing a white shirt, wear a bra close to your skin colour.
-To hide wide hips, try an a-line style dress.
-Give a new updated look to an old blouse or jacket by sewing on new buttons.
-Pleats add pounds. If you want to look larger through the hips, wear pleats. If you don’t, avoid pleats! · If clothes don’t fit, have them altered. If they don’t fit, they’ll remain in the closet.
-One of the biggest trends for spring is denim. You can find it in skirts, shorts, jeans, jackets, and shirts and even kurtas.
-These are the basics measurements you need to find your correct bra size. With a measuring tape, measure around the torso at the underarm level and under the breasts. If the number is odd, add one to it. For example, if your measurement is 35, your bra size will be 36. Next, measure around your bust at its fullest part.
-Subtract the bra size from this number.
-Pin a safety pin to the inside of your slacks in case of an emergency. If a button comes off or the zipper breaks you will be prepared.
-Are your zippers sticking? Rub them with a lead pencil and they will slide smoothly.
-When you buy an everyday item, try to think of at least three things you already own that you can wear with that item.
-Choose your accessories wisely. Accessories can completely change the look of an outfit.
-Women with larger hips should choose jeans that are generously cut through the hips with a flared leg.
-When losing weight, don’t wait to choose wardrobe pieces. Choose pieces that will camouflage problem areas.

How To Remove Armpit Hair

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Shaving
Shaving is the most popular and easiest way to get rid of armpit hair. All you need to do is get shaving cream or gel and a razor. The process is very economical, both in terms of money and time. The first step for removing armpits hair through shaving would be to apply the saving gel or foam in the underarms. In case you do not have a shaving gel, you can also go for hair shampoo. Now, just shave off the area with the razor. For people who are using a shampoo, it is important to rinse the underarms after hair removal, to make sure that no residue is left.
Waxing
Another popular method of getting rid of armpit hair would be to get waxing done. You can either do waxing on your own or you can go to a salon to get it done by professionals. For waxing, you would require a special heated wax, paper strip, sponge and some water. Apply a thin layer of heated wax in the underarms and then place the paper strip on top of it. Press it a little, so that it sticks to the wax. Now, rip the off paper, against the direction of hair growth, in a quick movement. Repeat the process, if small hair growth is still there. Once all the hair has been removed, dip the sponge in water and rub the waxed area softly.
Hair Removing Tools
There are many hair removing tools that are available in the market today. Some of them are epilators, electrolysis devices, electric hair removal pads and modern tweezers. Epilator is like an electronic shaver that claims to remove even the shortest of hair that waxing can miss. Some epilators also come with mini spotlight and massage rollers. As for the electrolysis devices, they are battery operated and are designed in such a way that they allow an electric current to pass through the hair, which assist in pulling off the hair painlessly.
Electric hair removal pads work in circular motion, removing the hair in the process. As the circular pads rotate clockwise and anticlockwise, all your underarm hair gets removed. Lastly, the modern tweezers are a refined version of the older ones. They help pluck the hair with more accuracy and also pluck 30 times faster than ordinary tweezers. They also claim to give a painless experience in the process.
Laser Hair Removal
The most expensive of all, laser hair removal, undertaken in cosmetic studios, help removes the hair permanently. All you need to do is find a cosmetic studio near your place and fix an appointment. Upon reaching the place, the concerned people would ask you to lie down or even make you sleep. You would only wake up to find a smooth armpit. With laser therapies and the like, cosmetic studios remove the armpit hair permanently. The process, however, is very costly and you would have to shed off a large buck from your pocket to get it done.

Maintain Youthful Glow

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We all will age with the passage of time. It is natural phenomenon from which none of us can take release, no matter how much science progresses. The physical changes that announce the arrival of old age include graying hair, receding hairline and wrinkled skin.
These natural alterations are accompanied by other bodily changes such as memory loss and a host of various diseases associated with old age. But, we can successfully slow down the process of aging.
The anti aging creams and the numerous other modes of available medications are increasingly becoming infamous for their terrible side-effects. It is advisable to go for natural ways of anti-aging. The most effective way to enjoy that enviable youthful glow is to strengthen your immune system.
The most basic step to boost our immunity level is to ensure the daily intake of a balanced diet. The food materials that you choose to have should be high in their nutritious content. As we age, it is always wise to bring down the daily calorie intake. Food stuffs that are high in oil, salt, sugar, fat and bad cholesterol should be taken away from your menu card.
A fiber-rich diet should be essentially practiced. A diet rich in calcium will save you from many bone disorders such as osteoporosis. Inactivity is sure to make your body host many diseases. After consulting with an expert, an effective exercise regimen should be made part of your routine.
In this way, you will able to save your body from most of the cardio-vascular health hazards. It should also be ensured that both your body and mind is free from physical and mental over-strain. Adequate rest is also extremely important in remaining youthful even as you age.
One nice thing to consider as well is at least taking some time to visit your health professional for regular check ups. These can be done, along with a balanced diet, by taking some vitamin and food supplements.
There are indeed natural ways to help you still enjoy a quality life and a healthy golden era with the same physical glow and strength as those of your younger years.
All you need add up is the positive thinking that aging is all in the mind and that with a constant healthy disposition in life free of unhealthy stress, you can fight back the negative signs of aging.

Remove Freckles

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*It is better to stay away from the exposure to sun as far as possible. If you are going out, do not forget to apply a sunscreen lotion that contains at least 20 SPF.
*Retinol is popularly used to treat freckles and has proved to be quite effective as well. However, retinol products should be used over a long period of time, in order to be useful.
*You can opt for laser treatment for getting rid of freckles on your face. Treating the freckles with chemical peels is also recommended by many dermatologists.
*Bleaching agents are commonly used for the removal of freckles on face. However, you should be cautious while using bleach, because it contains harsh chemicals that may lead to scars. Make sure that the bleaching powder is not too strong. One option is to stick to herbal bleach.
*Daily care and protection of your skin can fade away the freckles effectively. Rinse your face with sour milk at least twice a day. The lactic acid present in milk will help lighten the freckles to quite an extent.
*Lemon is a natural bleach, which can be used as a face wash for treating freckles. Rub lemon juice onto the affected area, at least twice a day. For sensitive skin, soaking a cotton swab in lemon juice and wiping your face with it will be helpful in getting rid of the freckles.
*Face masks made of mashed cucumber, apricots or strawberries are also effective in lightening freckles. Apply the pack on your face and leave it on for ten minutes. Thereafter, peel off the pack and wipe your face with a soft cloth. Repeat the process twice a week for best results.
*Make a mixture of the juices of parsley, lemon and orange. Add the mixture to your face cream. Make sure that your cream contains Vitamin E. Apply a little amount of cream on your face at least twice a day. This will help you get rid of the freckles easily.
*Increase the intake of Vitamin C, as the nutrient helps lighten freckles. Eat citrus fruits like orange, lime and grapes, for the purpose. You should also add tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage to your diet.