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Skin Care in Winter – Tips
Everyone desires a good healthy skin around the year. Our skin gets dry, flaky and rough during winters. The reasons are dry weather and dry air. The people residing in cold areas suffer a lot. [highlight]Our skin especially face, lips, hands and feet gets flaky in winter season.[/highlight] Our skin faces dehydration problem a lot as we drink less water and fresh juices.
[quote]Dry air and hot bath results in dry skin. In such situation our skin gets thirsty, so it needs proper moisturizing and care.[/quote]

Tips for [intlink id=”263″ type=”post”]Skin Care[/intlink] during Cold Weather:
1. The major problem which our skin faces during winter is dehydration and loss of moisture in our skin. Drink a lot of water and fresh juices to hydrate your skin and maintain moisture in it.
2. Mixture of olive oil and honey is very effective for dry lips in winter. Chap stick is also good for dry lips.
3. Use oil based moisturizer especially of almond oil. Use moisturizer frequently after every shower and face wash.
4. Pre-bath oil massage of body is good for skin in winter season.
5. Use milky cleanser daily to moisturize your skin properly.
6. Use petroleum jelly on dry areas of skin.
7. Use Luke warm water for shower and use towel dry after every bath.
8. Use a light scrub for exfoliation because our skin becomes dry and lifeless in winter. The skin becomes dead, it really needs exfoliation.
9. Use moisturizing lotion after washing your hands. Our hand skin is extremely thin it will help in locking moisture in hand skin.
10. Use a humidifier in your home so that there will be enough moisture in air and moisture can be locked in your skin.
11. Go for oil bath. A few drops of almond oil used in bath will wonder you a lot.
12. Only use moisturizing facial masks in winter.
13. Apply sunscreen before thirty minutes going outside because sun rays are still harmful for skin in winters.
14. Use creamy facial cleanser to remove the makeup.
15. Use hat as it protect your scalp from dry air.
16. Use gloves as it protect your hands from dry and cold weather.
[quote style=”boxed”]One should use fresh juices and water in winter to make skin moisturizing as it needs special care in dry cold weather. So follow these preventive measures to make your skin moisturizing and enjoy the cold weather without fear of dry skin.[/quote]

Avoid:

Avoid the following things to have fresh, flossy and beautiful skin in winter;
- Do not use such skin & hair products which contain alcoholic content.
- Avoid heavy use of sunscreen in winter.
- Avoid excess use of facial masks in winter as they make our skin dry.
- Do not use alkaline soap, as they cause dryness and rashness on skin.
- Avoid hair blowing as its heat damages your scalp and dry air adds more problems to it.
- Do not go for hot shower though it is enjoyable but it causes severe dryness and dullness in our skin.
December 8, 2012
Hair Care Tips & Treatments
Hair is most attractive feature of our body. Long, silky, shiny and strong hairs have a charming and magnificent impression on others. One cannot ignore the charm of beautiful hairs. There are many hair problems such as hair breakage, dandruff, dryness, dullness, etc. One can have healthy hair by practicing the right shampoo, drying and styling of hairs. In our previous articles we discuss the hair structure and some hair growing tips, but today we share much more tips and treatments for hair care with natural remedies, for all of you. Because healthy, shiny and long hairs are the desire of almost every women and girl.

Basic Hair Care Tips:
- Trimming is necessary for avoiding split ended hairs. So trim your hair at least after one month.
- Massage your hairs and scalp gently with oil daily as it increases blood circulation and improves hair growth.
- Use soft hair ties for reducing hair stress.
- Use wide-toothed comb to avoid hair breakage.
- Brush/comb your hair 3-4 times a day.
- Avoid cholesterol and fat containing diet as it damages your hairs and make them dull and lifeless.
- Don’t brush wet hairs as it leads to a major hair breakage.
- Always go for a towel dry after shampooing and then go for hair blowing as it saves your hairs from excess heat.
- Always use normal water for rinsing shampoo hairs as it moisturizes the hair properly. Oiling is necessary for your hairs.
- Always massage your hairs with finger tips not with palm as it avoids hair breakage.
- While washing your hair don’t leave shampoo in your hairs more than 30 seconds. It will reduce the hair breakage.
[quote style=”boxed”]A good diet is necessary for strong and healthy hairs. Green vegetables, fish, soybeans, honey, cereals, milk products, eggs and low cholesterol food is suggested for healthy growth of hair and their strongness.[/quote]

Natural Remedies for Hair Care:

Tips to get silky and healthy hair:
1. Take an egg (only white part), 1 tsp glycerin and 2 tsp castor oil. Mix them well and apply the mixture on hair and scalp. After half an hour wash it with shampoo.
2. Castor oil is also good for healthy hair growth.
3. Mayonnaise is best conditioner for hairs. Apply it on dry hairs, leave it in to hairs for half hour and then rinse hairs and go for shampoo.
Tips for longer hairs:
1. A mixture of coconut oil and Amla powder makes hair long.
2. Drink lots of water, it makes hair long.
3. Mustard oil and henna paste makes hair long.
Tips to get rid of Dandruff and Itchy Scalp:
1. Take 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 tsp mustard oil and 1 tsp castor oil, mix them well. Apply this mixture on your hair for minimum 2 hours. Then wash it away with slightly warm water. It is an easy tip to get rid of dandruff.
2. Massage your scalp with olive oil in evening for eight days. Leave the oil in your hairs overnight. then shampoo them the in morning. Your hairs will be strong, dandruff free and vibrant.
Dry and Dull Hair treatment:
1. Massage coconut oil into your hairs, half an hour before shampooing. You will feel your hairs much manageable and silky soft after rinsing them.
Treatment For Extremely Dry and Brittle Hairs:
1. Put 3 tsp olive oil and 3 tsp boiling water in blender and blend it on high speed till the two liquids get merged into one another. While the mixture is hot apply this on your hairs and leave it for fifteen minutes and then go for shampoo.
Treatment for Damaged hairs:
1. Apply the mixture of olive oil and one egg yolk in your hairs for 2 hours and then go for shampoo. Do this once in a week for a month. It will make your hairs strong.
Treatment for Oily hairs:
1. Apply lemon juice in your hairs, leave it for fifteen minutes and then rinse off your hairs. It is best cure for oily hairs.
December 3, 2012
How to Get Rid of Dark Neck
Dark neck is a common problem and many of us are facing it. A good face with a dark neck leaves a bad impression on others. Dark patches, uneven skin tone, dark spots and fatness around neck are main problems faced by many of us. [highlight]Everyone desires of a graceful and creamy looking neck.[/highlight]

Reasons of dark neck skin:

We do very care of our face but a few cares the neck area. Mostly women practice the daily routine care of their face while neglecting the neck area and consider it enough. We have to understand that our neck skin also demands some care. Well, it is a very basic reason of having a dark neck. The other reasons are stated below;
- Neck has skin folds; the dirt, derbies and sweat accumulate there and cause darkness of neck skin.
- The exfoliation of dead skin cells does not takes place. It’s a main reason causing neck skin darkness.
- Excessive fatness around neck also causes dark neck skin.
- Exposure to sun light also causes darkness of neck skin.
- We don’t go for neck cleansing, washing, moisturizing and toning. So its also a major reason of dark neck.
Tips to avoid neck darkness:
1. Very basic and primary step is recommended here to get rid of dark neck is, to maintain hygienic practice (wash neck) after coming home.
2. Tomato is a natural bleaching agent. Apply juice of tomato around your neck. It is best for lightening dark neck and toning.
3. Honey is best natural scrub for your neck. It helps in reducing scar formation and dark spots. It nourishes your skin naturally and will lightening dark neck.
4. Cleanser, moisturizer, toner, sunscreen and scrub should also be applied on neck areas, to get flossy and beautiful neck.
5. Aloe Vera gel is very effective for skin lightning of dark neck.
6. Use umbrella while going outside, it will protect your neck skin from getting dark.
7. High collar shirts are recommended for avoiding darkness of neck.
8. Exfoliate your neck skin by using scrub on it.
9. A scrub of walnut and yogurt is also recommended. The massage of this scrub should be in circular motion with slow hands as walnuts is in solid form.
10. Raw milk is best cleanser for neck skin.
11. Potato is also a bleaching agent. Its juice is very helpful in lightening dark areas of neck.
12. Olive oil and sugar crystal paste scrub is very effective. Massage this paste with slow hands till the sugar dissolves. The olive oil is very nourishing for skin.
[quote style=”boxed”]The above stated tips are very helpful for lightening dark neck. All treatments are natural cure. It will surely help you in gaining a creamy looking neck.[/quote]
December 2, 2012
Get Natural Beauty Through Fairness Treatments
Fairness is considered as an essential attribute of beauty from ancient times. The recent situation hasn’t considerably modified. There is still a charm of fair complexion. A fair person is considered beautiful even he/she is healthy or has a symmetrical face, while dark tone is considered as an unattractive. The people are crazy after fair complexion. A fair complexion is a symbol of beauty. Everyone especially women and teenagers want a fair complexion. There are creams and fairness treatments, which are costly and are not affordable by everyone. There is no magic which can change your skin color in few hours or few days. All such claims are fake and don’t have real grounds.

[quote style=”boxed”]The use of good face wash, cleansing milk and sunblock is very necessary for getting good results. Use sunblock before getting outside, as it is very helpful in curing damages caused by UV rays and sun rays, also avoid too much makeup on daily basis.[/quote]

Fairness treatments

The tips & treatments, given below, are very easy and will help you to get a fair skin tone gradually;
1. Drinking milk daily is very helpful to gain a good fair complexion naturally, as milk is a complete diet besides stringing teeth and bones; it is also helpful in brightening skin tone.
2. Saffron paste with milk (raw milk) is helpful in lightening dark skin tone. Saffron is famous for its magical results in fairing skin tone. This tip is recommended for its amazing and effective results.
3. Similarly, saffron paste with milk cream (malai) also helps in getting a fair complexion.
4. Lemon is an effective bleaching agent. Scrubbing face daily with a lemon will help in lighting your skin tone.
5. Yogurt/curd contains zinc and lactic acid; both are helpful in lightening dark skin tone. Applying plain curd on your face will make a difference.
6. Egg white is also known for lightening dark skin tone. Applying egg white on your face twice or thrice a week.
7. Apply raw milk on your face. It is very helpful in getting a good fair skin.
8. Tomatoes are highly rich in antioxidants and gives a good protection against sun damage. Its use is also good to get fairness. Apply tomato pulp on your skin as it is very effective in bleaching skin and also helps in closing pores of skin.
9. Juice of potato is very good in bleaching your skin, apply it get fair skin.
10. Orange peel mixture with milk is also very effective to get fairness.
11. Coconut oil is very helpful, apply coconut oil on your skin it works amazingly in getting fair skin tone.
12. Apply lemon and honey mixture on your skin as it is very effective in brightening up dark skin.
13. Multani mitti mixed with rose water is a good remedy for brightening up dark skin tone.
14. Spray rose water on your skin for getting a good fair complexion.
15. Apply juice of ripe pineapple on your skin for getting a good complexion.
The above said tips will help in getting fair skin tone as all remedies are natural. A good and balanced diet promises a good skin, so take very care of your diet as it will take care of your skin. Spinach, egg, milk, walnut, cheese, yogurt, apple and fresh juices are suggested in diet for fair complexion.
November 28, 2012
Treatments for Dark Lips
Everybody wants to look natural because natural beauty keeps them healthy and active. Among this beauty the most significant is lips beauty that evokes originality on your face and keeps you attractive! But the lack of improper care causes to spoil its beauty so to get back this beauty you need to take some precautionary measures.

Diet and Care for Dark Lips

If you want to make your lips beautiful quickly then start caring from today. First avoid all those things that are responsible to demolish your beauty. Follow some constructive dietetic instructions that are useful in restoring the shade of your lips. This easy treatment for dark lips will surely give back your beauty. Daily drink almost 8-9 glass of water. Make an appropriate diet chart that’s enriched with vitamins like vegetables carrots, fruits and spinach. Moreover add some eggs and whole grains in your diet for quick recovery. Have sufficient ingestion of Vitamin C take fruit juices, citrus fruits and utilize all great sources of vitamins. Such specific treatment for dark lips will glow your face by reducing the dark freckles of lips.

Things you should Avoid To get Pink Lips
1. Pass up your smoking habit.
2. Avoid drinking excessive tea and coffee.
3. Don’t use cheap lipsticks must prefer a renown brand.
4. Don’t consume caffeinated drinks.
Major Reasons of Dark Lips
- Poor health
- Bad habits
- Medication
- Atmosphere
- Allergy
- Dryness
- Excessive use of lipstick
- The sun rays
Treatments for dark Lips
- Use fresh milk cream on your lips this treatment for dark lips will soft lips and reduce your freckles .
- Use of jelly Vaseline is the best treatment for dark lips! It reduces your lip dryness.
- Apply ghee or butter on lips. It will clarify patches of lips. This cure is tested and 100% guaranteed.
- Apply antibacterial products like honey. To get best results you can add lemon juice. After that use this balm on your lips surely this black lip treatment will cure you!
- Another treatment for dark lips is Aloe Vera! It’s used for miscellaneous health treatments. If you want to soften your lips then rub a coat of Aloe Vera!
- Make a mixture of milk and coconut oil and use this balm on your lips. For more specific treatment of dark lips you can add olive and castor! This remedy makes your lips smooth, silky and soft.
- To turn your lip beauty back and to get rid of dryness use mustard oil.
- Use sun recovers before going outside.
- Use cosmetics after consulting your skin specialists! Usage of specific lipsticks is helpful for treatment of dark lips.
November 27, 2012
How to Get Rid of Acne & Acne Scars
Natural ways to get rid of Acne and Acne Scars

Are you looking for natural ways to get rid of acne? Congratulation! You have stopped by the right place then!

Obviously, all of us have to suffer from acne in our lives. Acne does not only destroy your skin but also your confidence. Acne make you beautiful skin look ugly and dirty. Acne attacks almost 80% of teens and 5% adults worldwide. After you get rid of acne, you may be left with red acne scars that look even uglier. Before you look for a treatment for acne scar removal, you must learn about the causes of acne.

Causes of acne and acne scars?

Obviously, the exact causes of pimples are unknown. The process of development of acne is extremely intricate. There is not a single reason behind getting acne, rather multiple reasons for it. Acne tends to develop when your skin pores clogs the opening to sebaceous glands. The clogging results in the build up sebum under your skin. The oil multiplies and stimulates the bacteria present on your skin resulting in inflammation.

Basic factors of acne

Several factors that may cause pimples and acne are:
- Hormonal changes
- Heredity
- Clogging of hair follicle
- Extra production of sebum
- Depression and stress
If you get acne, always consult your skin specialist to suggest you some anti-biotic. People have a misconception that acne is caused by dirt or dust; however, this is just a myth. Some people start washing and scrubbing their face after getting acne as a cure. However, this action just irritates the skin and worsens the situation. When acne disappears, you might be left with acne scars. Than a new problem arises that how we can get rid of acne scars?
There are various types of acne scars depending upon the types of acne lesions. There are various ways to treat acne scars. Most people like to use acne scar creams; however, these creams do have lots of chemical that may produce fast but temporary results. That is why the best way to get rid of acne scars is to treat them naturally.

Natural tips for getting rid of Acne

Obviously, there are various ways to get rid of acne such as laser, surgery, cosmetics etc. the best way; however is to treat acne and acne scars naturally. Natural ways are best because they are cheap and have least or no side effects. There are several cheap ingredients that are available in your kitchen and can remove acne scars permanently. Some of the most common remedies are as follow:

Rubbing Ice to get rid of Acne Scars

Rubbing ice cubes on acne scars for 15 minutes is a great and inexpensive idea. Ice has a cooling and soothing effect on skin and it helps reduce inflammation and redness. For fast results follow this 3-4 times a day. Many people have found is most effective remedy for acne scars.

Fresh Raw Milk is best to get rid of Acne Scars

Fresh raw milk is also effective in getting rid of acne scars. You may dip cotton ball in fresh raw milk and apply on acne scars for 20 minutes daily.

Cucumber for Acne Scars treatment

Cucumber has a soothing effect on skin. It draws the heat from the skin and leaves cool skin behind. It helps reducing inflammation and redness. It also helps lightening your skin and that is why it is used in many lightening creams and cleansers. You may use the juice of cucumber on your skin for half hour a day.

Lemon juice to remove Acne Scars

Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. Lemon juice is very effective in lightening the dark spots and acne scars. It does not only help remove your acne scars but also gives you a fair and glowing skin. You should apply the juice of lemon on skin for 15-20 minutes daily.

Baking Soda is best for Acne Scars

Baking soda is a natural cleanser that helps relieve several skin conditions such as acne scars. A small amount of baking soda mixed with water to make a thick paste acts as a great exfoliating cream and helps remove the dead skin cells. You may use this mixture on acne scars and massage in circular motions for 15 minutes.

Most natural remedies are not only safe but effective; however, consulting a skin care professional is always a better option!

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- How To Ge Rid of Acne Scars at Home
April 3, 2012
How to give yourself Pedicure – Tips & Tricks
Our feet pick up the whole weight of our body and helps us to move from one place to another, so it is the foundation of our body. If the foundation is strong, healthy and beautiful then it will give a prettier impact to the whole body. So we should take care of our feet by spending some time on pedicure. It’s a cosmetic treatment of the feet, as removal of corns and trimming of toenails, performed at home or in a salon.
Now the question arises that how can we do it easily at home???

Things you’ll need:

Following instruments/things are required for self pedicure:
1. Nail polish remover
2. Warm water
3. Cuticle oil or olive oil
4. Tub
5. Towel
6. Nail file
7. Nail cutter
8. Moisturizer
9. Pumice stone
10. Nail polish
11. Cotton swab
12. Cleanser
13. Orange stick
14. Bath salts
Instructions:
- Firstly remove the nail polish that was previously applied to your nails with the help of nail polish remover.
- If you need to trim the nails or cuticles, soak your feet in plain warm water.
- Now gently trim cuticles.
- After this file your nails to desired shape but remember file your nails only in one direction.
- Now wash your feet with a gentle cleanser for 3-4 minutes.
- Use a pumice stone to soften the soles and heels of your feet.
- Once you finish this, wipe your feet with a towel and follow up with your favorite moisturizer.
- Apply the nail polish and when it dries apply the second coat of nail polish.
- Finally finish your pedicure by applying a top coat of nail polish and let it dry for additional 20 minutes.
Here I also share a video for your convenience:

Tips to have beautiful feet:
1. Always keep your feet clean.
2. Moisturize your feet daily with suitable moisturizer.
3. Soak your feet in warm water once a week.
4. Choose comfortable shoes and avoid high heels.
Avoid:
- Avoid the excess use of nail polish remover because it contains very harsh chemicals that can damage your nails and cuticles.
- Avoid over soaking, it may dry the skin, damage your nails, and hurt the cuticles.
- Never over push or over trim the cuticles, it cause nail problems.
- Avoid cutting nails too short.
Related articles:
- How to Do a Self Pedicure
- Pedicure Tips
October 31, 2011
Eyelashes Care Tips
Eyes are the most beautiful and sensitive part of human face gifted by God. As far as the concern of eyelashes they not only play an important role in the protection of eyes but also add beauty to them or we can say that the long, thick and beautiful lashes prominent the beauty of whole face. So, we should know that what are eyelashes? and how we can take care of them?

What are eyelashes?

Eyelashes are one of the short curved hairs that grow from the edge of the eyelids.

Function of eyelashes
- They protect our eyes form dust particles, foreign objects and sun light.
- They enhances the beauty and shine of eyes.
Long and healthy lashes make your eyes stunning and glamorous. Long, shinny and healthy eyelashes are the dream of every girl. So don’t be so worried about it and just give proper attention, care & natural treatment to your eyelashes.

Natural eyelashes care tips
1. To get strong and long lashes daily apply few drops of olive oil on your lashes before going to sleep.
2. For thick and long lashes apply some coconut oil on your lashes before going to sleep.
3. Apply the mixture of honey and castor oil to get the beautiful, shiny and healthy lashes.
4. Wash your eyes daily with fresh and cool water. It will not only rejuvenate and refresh your eyelashes but also make them clear & shine.
5. 8-10 hours sleep is must for the proper growth of healthy lashes and bright eyes.
6. Take proper diet such as milk, butter, egg yolk, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy and impressive growth of eyelashes.
Don’t s for thick & healthy eyelashes
- Don’t rub your eyes bluntly because it damages your eyelashes.
- Don’t use the beauty products in excess, it can damage your eyelashes.
- Don’t use harsh eye beauty creams or related products.
- Always remove your eye makeup before going to sleep because it bluntly damage your eyes, eyelashes and surrounding area.
Follow the above given tips to get the beautiful. strong, thick, long and stunning eyelashes. Hope these tips will be helpful for you to achieve your target of healthy eyelashes.
August 17, 2011
13 Steps To Give Yourself Facial
Every women have lot of burden of work due to which they look tired and their skin looks dull. To get rid of all kinds of tiredness and dullness she should has some time to relax herself and for looking pretty she needs facial massage therapy. It’s a treatment to beautify the face, usually consisting of a massage and the application of cosmetic creams.

Reasons to have massage
- It deeply clean the skin and pores
- Improve skin that is either too dry or too oily
- Rejuvenate skin that has begun to look old or wrinkled
- Makes you relax and de-stress
Things you’ll need
- Hair clips or hairband
- Facial cleanser
- Towel
- Sink or large bowl
- Warm water
- Exfoliating scrub
- steaming hot water
- Facial mask
- Cucumber slices
- Cold water
- Facial moisturizer
13 Steps to give yourself Facial massage
1. Tie up your hair
2. Wash your skin with warm water and apply a cleanser of your skin type to remove dirt, oil and make-up
3. Take steaming hot water in a large bowl or sink
4. Keep a towel over your head and take steam
5. On still wet face apply scrub with your finger tips
6. Gently clean your face with warm water
7. Now apply facial mask to smooth your skin
8. Put cucumber slices on your eyes and lie down to relax yourself
9. When your mask drys remove cucumber slices
10. Now wash your face thoroughly with warm water
11. Splash your face with ice cold water
12. Lightly dry your skin with towel
13. Lastly apply moisturizer to complete the process
Functions of Facial
- It not only pamper your skin, but completely relax your mind and body as well
- Cleanse the skin, shrink pores, moisturize, reduce blemishes and tone your skin
- It can be relaxing and rejuvenating, as well as beneficial to the skin
Here I also share a video which will help you to understand the procedure.

Related websites

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July 9, 2011
Basic and Easy Self Manicure Tips & Tricks
Basic and easy self manicure tips & tricks – Hand Care

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the finger, nails and hands performed at home or in salon. Hands and definitely with them nails are the most beautiful and workable part of our body. To keep them clean we should give our self manicure.

So, today I am going to share some “Basic and easy self manicure tips & tricks”.

A manicure consists of
- shaping of the free edge.
- massage of the hand.
- application of polish.
Here is the complete method of self manicure and for this you’ll require the following instruments/things:
1. warm water in bowl
2. scented oil
3. non-acnetone polish remover
4. towel
5. nail file
6. cuticle remover
7. cotton pads
8. brush
9. cuticle moisturizer
10. hand treatment mask
11. nourishing treatment
12. cotton gloves
13. nail pencil
Follow these instructions
- Firstly remove the nail polish thoroughly by using non-acnetone polish remover.
- Now file your nails to desired shape but remember file your nails only in one direction.
- Soak your hands in warm water for 10 or 15 minutes to soften cuticles.
- Push back cuticles by using a cuticle moisturizer.
- Use hand treatment mask and massage your hands. Use an exfoliating lotion if your skin is dry/roughened.
- Wipe your nails with a towel to remove excess oils.
- Apply a base coat and allow it to dry.
- Add a second coat for deeper color and Finish the manicure with a top coat of clear polish.
Here I also share a manicure video for your convenience.

Related self manicure articles

30 Manicure Tips
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May 15, 2011