BEAUTY TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN

How to grow healthy eyebrows and eyelashes?

2011-10-23T05:10:00.006Z

Eyelashes and eyebrows are an essential part of you face. No matter how beautiful you are , if your eyebrows and eyelashes are not healthy you will not look your best. Now the question is what to do for them.
Actually speaking if you have healthy scalp hair, your eyebrows and eyelashes will also grow healthy. You can try some of these tips to get the black lustrous eyelashes and eyebrows back:
1. Scalp hair massage - this improves the blood circulation of not only your scalp but also face making the eyebrow and eyelash hair thicker and darker.
2. Almond oil- take a drop of almond oil and massage it over your eyebrows gently.
3. Figure of eight massage - i have talked about this method in sections on facial massage. this helps to keep your eyes healthy and improves blood circulation around them.
4. No eyelash curling - if you curl your eyelashes artificially hair become brittle and fall off quickly
Getting your eyelashes back is no magic. It make take some time (days to months). this is true only if you have not being suffering from any medical condition. If you are suffering from some medical condition you must talk to your physician about it.

Beautiful glowing skin make-up tutorial

2011-09-14T18:20:00.005Z

Anti-aging face mask - easy and simple!

2011-08-18T09:28:00.003Z

I have a new face mask recipie that you can use on on your face and neck . It has natural ingredients with anti-aging and skin conditioning effects. So lets get started..

Take two spoons of multani mitti (you can easily buy it from an Indian store near you). In a mortar take one spoon of uncooked rice. Now add a pinch of turmeric powder to it. Add two spoons of lemon juice to the rice and mix all these ingredients and grind it with the pestle. Grind till the rice breaks into small pieces. Now use the liquid part from the rice mix and use it to make a paste with the multani mitti. Make a thick paste of multani mitti using the liquid essence drained from rice mix (add water if required) . Apply a thick layer of this paste on your face and neck. Let it dry completely. Wash off with plain water and pat dry with a clean towel.

You will see a sheen on your skin. your skin will look more brighter, hydrated and fine lines will just disappear!

Skin toner for instant glowing skin

2011-07-26T19:58:00.004+01:00

Get rid of your black heads now!

2011-07-26T18:10:00.004+01:00

Blackheads are a common problem and you can rid of them over time but it is best to be patient about it.All the methods of getting rid of them that you have tried till now make your skin pores bigger and further aggravate the problem. So what is the solution?

First let us examine some of the the preventable causes. Some of them are listed below:

trying to squeeze them out to get rid of them.
Oily skin that is not regularly cleaned
Use of oily moisturizers, lotions, sunscreens
Oily make-up

So the solution for these causes is simple. Just prevent them!

Now let me tell you how to get rid of them.

Use a face scrub to gently cleanse the skin to remove the dead cells. Remember to be gentle.
Avoid any dirt or dust directly on your face on a windy day.
Use a regular skin cleansing routine. Read my article on skin cleansing on this blog.
Tomato magic- tomato is very good for skin as it has cleansing properties. Take a slice of tomato and rub the pulp on the area affected with black heads. Keep it applied for 5-10 minutes and the wash off with water. Use it once a week.
Drink good about of water everyday.Blackheads just indicate you are keeping your skin dehydrated.

Following these tips will work magic for your skin but results will take some time. You will see your skin pores get smaller and no black heads. A word of caution is that do not disturb your skin with with any kind of self medication or treatment if you have active acne.

How to do a perfect manicure at home?

2011-07-20T19:58:00.001+01:00

How smoking affects your skin?

2011-07-16T19:52:00.009+01:00

Secret to long strong and thick hair

2011-07-16T18:52:00.005+01:00

If you have tried every other hair product to get the perfect hair texture ...you have come to the right place. I will give you a very simple routine to keep your hair beautiful. So lets get started !

1. Wash your hair twice a week.Do not use too much shampoo (just enough to clean your hair). Unlike what most shampoos claim, they are essentially detergents to clean the dirt off your hair. If you don't believe check out the label on your shampoo "detergent base".

2. Dry your hair naturally. Using artificial means for drying your hair leads to split ends.You can use a shampoo comb to untangle your hair but remember to be gentle.

3. Once your hair are dry you can use your regular comb.

4. If its a weekend and you can manage to stay indoor, its time to oil your hair after a hair wash. After washing and drying your hair use hair oil (almond or coconut). Do not use any synthetic hair oil. Partition your hair in between and pour about three spoons of oil directly on your scalp. Now work it into your hair roots by gently massaging. Use the pulp of your fingers to massage each and every part of your scalp.Now leave this oil overnight in your hair. This maintains the hydration and prevents your hair from drying, splitting and falling.

5. Wash your hair the next day.

Remember the trick is to apply oil to your hair after washing not before. applying oil before washing just makes them more greasy when your hair are already dirty.
Follow the steps mentioned above and you will definitely see a remarkable difference in your hair. Your hair will become smooth, shiny, thick and no split ends. Write to me about your experience with this magical method in the comments section.

How to keep your skin well hydrated?

2009-05-28T15:21:00.004Z

WELL HYDRATED SKIN....sounds familiar but do you have it? Does hydration have anything to do with the texture of your skin?YESSSS...very much! Have you seen fresh jelly.That's hydrated.Keep the jelly outside ,it will dry up.Our skin is just like jelly,it needs proper hydration to maintain the texture.If it doesn't get proper hydration it starts getting wrinkles,dried black heads and blocked pores( that become pimples).

Is it difficult to keep skin hydrated? Maintaining skin hydration is as difficult or as easy as maintaining a balanced diet.Here are simple tips and remedies:
1. Eat fruits and raw salads daily
2.Drink a lot of water.If you wish to check how much water is just enough,then a simple way is to check if you suffer from constipation.Most of the constipation problem (not all cases) are due to not eating fruits and salad and drinking too less water.
3.Don't use towel to dry your skin. Wash your face and just let it air dry without wiping it with a towel.You will notice a visible difference in the pore size on face.Your face will become smoother and shiny.
4.Tap your face lightly all over after washing.See the video below.This helps to improve the blood circulation on your face.

Beauty Fitness Massage - Toning Facials & Natural Face Lifts 1 - Celebrity bloopers here

Smiling can do wonders to your skin....read further to know why!

2009-04-22T11:39:00.003Z

A smile can be contagious for sure but did you know what it can do for your face in terms of age? Well,on a philosophical note a smile can light up your face but on a serious and scientific note your facial expressions affect your skin creases.

Face is the only part of the body where the muscle attaches its one end on the bone and the other on the loose tissue below the skin.Rest of the muscles of the body attach both ends on bone.This implies firstly that your facial muscles can be firmed up by the kind of expressions you use most of the day.If you frown or remain sad most of the day,it firms up your facial muscle in that way.

If you notice carefully you will find a lot of people around who have a constantly smiling face and appear to be smiling even when they are not.On the other hand some carry a constantly tensed look and and have forehead lines.when you smile it not only relieves tension on your mind,improves the facial expression.firms up the smiling muscles and of course makes everyone around feel happy too!

Celebrity Skin Care Secrets

2009-04-02T18:48:00.002Z

Smoothie for smooth skin!

2009-03-16T09:18:00.004Z

Summers are here.Fresh juicy fruits are here to quench our thirst but hey wait a minute ...did i tell you how to combine great taste with great health!Read on as I will tell you how a smoothie is a great drink for your skin.

We all need drinks other than plain water during the summers.If you are thiking of cola drinks already let me tell you they add only big calories...oh did you say diet colas ..well they don't give you even those and add nothing to nutrition...If you want to try maintain both your skin and weight this summer try some smoothie...It will quench your thirst and hunger (for the snack hours) and will give your skin all the benefits of real fruit.

If you don't know how to make a smoothie.I can tell you a really simple one first.
Take a bowl of yogurt and pot it in a blender.Now a cup of fresh juice..lets choose mixed fruit.Now add a banana and blend all these ingredients till you get a smooth drink.Now crush some ice separately in a blender and pour the smoothie on top of it.Pour it in a serving glass and garnish it with mint leaves and split almonds.Your smoothie is ready!

This is very basic recipe.You can add any fresh fruit and any juice you like and create wonderful variations of this basic recipe and your smoothie is ready.

If you have been reading my blog you already know that fresh and natural are the key words for a skin recipe.Smoothie gives you this benefit minus the calories.Hope you enjoy your smoothie today!

And here's what you should eat to delay aging!!

2008-07-28T09:16:00.000+01:00

What foods to avoid to prevent aging and wrinkles

2008-07-28T09:04:00.002+01:00

Simple tips for aging,allergies and general skin care

2008-07-10T08:26:00.006+01:00

Someone rightly said,"skin is the reflection of your inner self".Skin is like a mirror of your health and habits. Many health problems are reflected by telltale signs on the skin. just a small example,If you have spoon shaped nails there is a high chance you are anemic(low haemoglobin in blood).There are many many others.My focus for this article is not to teach you medical terminology but to focus on easily preventable skin problems by using simple tips that you can use safely without medical supervision.

WRINKLES & LAUGH LINES
Starting with wrinkles and laugh lines.If you have wrinkles on forehead there can be multiple reasons for it.I will try to focus on aspects that you can take care of easily.
Sunlight-Excessive skin exposure can cause skin aging prematurely.Wear a suitable sunscreen when u are outdoors. If you have too many lines around your eyes called 'crow-feet' one reason could be looking directly in sunlight.As you try to close eyes due to bright light wrinkling occurs around the eyes.With time they form permanent lines.This can be easily avoided by wearing dark glasses in the sun.

Post Menopausal - Menopause is a time of hormonal changes of the body.wrinkling is just one aspect of it. medically prescribed hormone replacement therapy is also not prescribed beyond 5 years after menopause.Soyabean is a natural source of female hormone estrogen which can be included in diet if you are post menopause.Many skin creams are also being manufactured that include Soya as its ingredient.

Wrong method of applying cream there is a video on this blog about home facial techniques.It you use it even for applying cream daily on your face it will be very beneficial.Do not use random strokes while applying cream. It will only promote new lines on your face.

Dehydration-I keep mentioning this point repeatedly because this is the most preventable aspect of wrinkilng phenomenon.

ALLERGIC REACTIONS
skin can be allergic to anything and everything.Medicine being a common cause.Others can be metal jewellery, hair dyes, bleaches , cosmetics (including nail polish!) ,creams etc
Here are some tips to avoid allergic reaction on your skin.
1.If you have a history of allergies (allergic rhinitis,asthma,allergic dermatitis) then be careful while trying a new cosmetic.
2.Always tell your doctor about your allergies while taking a new prescription.Many reactions can be really dangerous!
3.Many products like bleaches advice you to do a patch test on small area of skin before using.Never skip this step.
4.Never apply a product on a sensitive area of skin like lips,undereyes,forearm,thighs unless it mentions that it is safe to use it there.

SKIN CANCERS
if you notice a change in
color
size
shape
suface
bleeding
of any mole on your body do not ignore it.It could be a melanma(a type of skin cancer).

VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES
Skin vitamins are Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B.Out of there only vitamin B and C should be taken without prescription.Vitamin E is being included in many skin creams and is safe to use it that way.Vitamin A should be taken only on a doctor's prescription.
Problems like drying scaly skin,cracking of mouth angles are taken care of by Vitamin B.
Vitamin C is particularly useful if you have a healing scar/scars such as acne scars.But once the scars have already healed it will not help.Vitamin A & E take care of skin maintainance.

Dont squeeze your Pimple!

2008-06-05T19:25:00.006+01:00

As most of my readers keep asking me "whats the harm in popping a pimple?", I thought of putting up a whole article on it here.Let me begin by asking you why you squeeze your pimple.most common reason is that it disappears fast if you squeeze it....right?

Now let me tell you what happens when you squeeze a pimple.
Pimple(acne) is a skin infection caused by propionibacterium acnes predisposed by oiliness of face and increased androgen secretion in the body.Because it is a bacterial infection squeezing it causes thousands of bacteria to spill over your skin and pass into the blood circulation promoting pimples over other areas of your face.So this simply means if you have one pimple and you squeeze it then you are likely to get some more.

Moreover a pimple has associated inflammation with it.Squeezing a pimple promotes inflammation and also causes darkening of the skin around the pimple as you step out in the sun.This is called hyperpigmentation.It may take a while for this pigmentation to go.

The blackhead or the white head that you squeeze leaves the area injured that heals with a scar often making the pore bigger with poor elasticity making them look larger.It is one of the reason of having large pores on skin.

Now next time you see an ugly pimple on your face be patient to get consultation from a dermatologist and don't squeeze it right away.

What you did not know about Shampoos!

2008-06-03T18:47:00.004+01:00

Here are some interesting facts about shampoos.Most of the hair problems you are facing may be due to the wrong choice of shampoo or your way of using it.

1.The most common ingredient of a shampoo is a detergent base.This is how it cleans your scalp and hair.The main function and in my opinion the only function of a shampoo is to clean your hair.

2.Many herbal shampoos sold in the market have just 1-2% of herbal ingredients. Hence most of them are still synthetic.

3.Do not change your shampoo very frequently if you want to prevent hair fall.Once you find a suitable shampoo for you hair stick to it!

4.Even if you have a big bottle of shampoo with you ,don't use more than required amount because it will wash off the natural oils from your hair making then rough and dry.Hmm now you know why you got those split ends on your hair tips :(

5.Do not shampoo your hair too frequently.It will promote dryness and split ends.

Tips and Tricks to look ten years younger without plastic surgery

2008-05-22T11:16:00.006Z

Appearances can be deceptive....hmm turn it around to mean you can make your appearance seem younger without the need for any plastic surgery or expensive chemical treatments.Read on..
1.If you keep your hair short they look more heavy.This should work specially if your hair have thinned out and you still have them long like you used to have them ten years back.

2.For fine lines on your skin the immediate help is to use a concealer of one tone lighter than your skin and blend it in using a foundation.However a long term solution would be to get a regular facial done.A good facial help to prevent sagging of your face and will actually lift your face to some extent.

3.Dress in a darker color if you want to hide bulges on your body.But some dresses can actually make your curves prominent for example slacks! a big no no if you are plus size.

4.A lot of women have a problem of weight gain after they have lost it.You can maintain your figure if you simply sit erect and keep your abdomen and back aligned.This will allow your abdominal muscles to push back your internal organs and prevent a bulging belly.

5.If you are short in height and have put on weight you should add height to your appearance by wearing heels.But do not try this if you suffer from arthritis.

6.Beware of overdone make-up.Too much of make up to hide your facial flaws ends up making your face look like a mask....eeh phony!

7.This last tip is for ladies who have some fat around the face making it look chubby.To give better definition to your chin and jawline use Yoga neck exercises.Ask a yoga practitioner to teach you these exercises.By defining your jaw you will have a slimmer appearance.Slim face people definitely appear slimmer no matter what !

How to keep your lips red and soft?

2008-05-20T16:14:00.007Z

Lips have very delicate skin and need to maintained for a beautiful smile.If your lips are dark,cracked or dry it time to give 5 minutes to your lips.

Here are some useful tips for maintaining the beauty of your lips:

1.Quit smoking !! Yes you heard me right.Smoking darken your lips.

2.If you use lipstick regularly make sure you bye a good brand.Just like your eyes your lips have very delicate skin and lipsticks are ofcource chemicals.Make sure you cleanse your lips with a cream based moisturiser every night before sleep.

3.Too hot liquids like tea,coffee,cocoa also darken your lips.Just like teeth lips are also sensitive to temperature

4.Make sure you keep your lips clean....don't forget to wipe then after eating!

5.Keep your lips well moisturised using a chap stick specially in winters.

If you already have dark lips you can try this simple to use remedy:

Take a small amount of milk cream and add lemon juice to it.Massage your lips with it for 5-10 minutes and wash it with water.It will remove darkness and make them red,soft and moist.

Understanding Acne

2008-05-18T17:49:00.000Z

10 Step Night Routine For Clear & Flawless Skin

2008-05-16T04:43:00.008Z

Throughout the day your skin attracts enough dirt to deserve some cleansing at night before going to sleep. Night is the best time to cleanse the pores because next 8 hours of sleep will allow your skin to restore to its normal texture and prepare it to face next day's dust and grease!

To cleanse your skin :
1.Start by washing your face with soap and cold water.Cold water improves the blood circulation on face by bringing in pure blood to the skin and removing impure blood .If your skin is oily use an oil eliminating soap for better results.

2.Take a piece of ripe papaya and rub it lightly over face and neck.Papaya has natural enzyme called papain that helps to loosen up the dead cells from your skin.So it is the best exfoliating agent that one can use regularly.Leave the papaya pulp on your face for 10 minutes and wash it with water.

3.Cleanse your skin using a cream based cleanser if your skin is normal/dry.Do not use it if your skin is oily.Instead you can use an oil eliminating cleanser .Best one available in market is Neutrogena.

4.After Cleansing use a toner to close the pores that we opened during cleansing.If you are afraid of using too many chemicals on your face try using an ice cube on your skin.It works like a toner and closed your skin pores.

5.Now apply a night cream/moisturiser on your face and neck using 'Facial strokes'.....if you don't know what this means ....give me some time...i will soon write a whole article on it.For now just apply it as you do daily.

6.If you use computer for long hours during the day.This is specially for you.With finger tips massage circularly around your eyes using olive oil.This will help curing dark circles and improve your sleep too.

7.Apply some Vaseline or moisturiser on your lips and hands too.

8.Cleanse your elbows and knees using a scrub(facial scrub).This is the part that attracts most of the dust during the day .

9.If you wear sandals during the day apply some Vaseline on the back of your heels to prevent them from drying/cracking.

10.Now take 2 minutes for your hair.Use your comb to remove any knots in hair.Using comb run it on your scalp gently so that it touches your scalp all the way down till the neck while you are combing.Now you will ask how is it different from combing.This method helps to improve the blood circulation on your scalp and will help in boosting hair growth in the follicle.
****Good night!*****

Therapy for lifeless,thin and falling hair

2008-05-14T18:32:00.004Z

Falling and lifeless thin hair...common hair problems that can be prevented and treated.No!...i am not talking about the latest shampoo with conditioner in market.

Use oil to massage your scalp with your finger tips for 15-20 minutes twice a week.
1.Massage improves blood circulation and helps to enhance growth in the hair follicles.
2.It will make your hair stronger and prevent breakage
3.Oil is a natural conditioner .If used 1 hour before a hair wash it will make your hair soft and shiny after hair wash.

After you wash your hair wrap a towel dipped in warm water on your hair.It will help to restore the moisture in your hair by its steaming effect.

If falling hair or dandruff is your main concern then take lemon juice in a bowl and massage your scalp with it before hair wash.It can cause some tingling sensation but it is normal.

This will make your hair strong,shiny and well hydrated to the tip.

Treatment for Dark Circles

2008-05-07T10:55:00.007Z

Dark Circles is not just a cosmetic problem.It occurs due to stasis of blood around the eyes being reflected as dark blue/brown.It offen occues due to eye strain, lack of sleep,allergic rhinitis.

1.The most important step is to get a sound sleep of atleast 8 hrs every day.

2.If you are a computer user make sure you take a break in between if you are using computer for long hours.

3.Make sure your are wearing correct power glasses for near/distant vision.This will avoid eye strain.

4.Putting cotton pads soaked in cold water on ur eyes is a good way of refreshing the eyes.

5.Apply cucumber juice on the dark circles for 5 min regularly and wash off with water.

6.Refigerate round slices of cucumber and place them on your closed eyes for the cooling and relaxing effect.

7.Daily massage with oil(olive oil) can help improve the blood circulation around eyes and relieve dark circles.

8.Skn around the eyes is very sensitive.Try to avoid contact with scrubs , chemical peels or packs on the skin around eyes.

However the best is to treat them....for a quick cover up a good make up can help.Watch the tips on this video

How to do a Facial Massage

2008-05-01T19:40:00.002Z

Glowing skin in 5 minutes!

2008-05-01T17:35:00.004Z

Try out these very easy to use recipies for glow on skin:

1.Just apply some pure honey..n keep it for 5 min..and wash it off..ur skin will b glowing fresh and smooth.

2.Mix honey with lemon jucie....apply on ur skin for 5 minutes...your skin will be great !

3.Daily cleansing, toning, moisturising and sun protection will also keep your skin soft ,supple and glowing.

4.Drink a lot of water daily.Water is something that keeps your complete system fine and allows proper hydration of cells so that skin does not wrinkle.

5.Maltani mitti with chandan powder face pack/mask helps in controlling pimples and keeps skin clear.

6. Apply an ice cube on face once or twice a day. it acts as a toner of sorts that helps close pores.

7. in case ur open pores secrete oil too then apply pack of multani mitti mixed with curd for drying but if ur not old enough to have wrinkles on ur face avoid drying,remove it before it is dry with gentle scrubbing.

Dark skin of neck and armpits-no problem!

2008-04-26T12:27:00.005Z

Even if you have a spotless face it can be a problem if skin colour of face does not matches with neck colour.How to remove this darkness over the skin around neck.Even if you often bleach your neck still it doesnt work because bleaches only lighten the hair color.Here is a simple solution-This recipe is good in whitening dark underarms and neck.

You will need:Lemons,Cucumber,Turmeric

Procedure:

1.Extract lemon juice and cucumber juice.

2.Mix them together with a pinch of turmeric.

3.Apply to neck or underarms daily and leave this for 20 minutes.

4.Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

BEAUTY TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN

How to grow healthy eyebrows and eyelashes?

Beautiful glowing skin make-up tutorial

Anti-aging face mask - easy and simple!

Skin toner for instant glowing skin

Get rid of your black heads now!

How to do a perfect manicure at home?

How smoking affects your skin?

Secret to long strong and thick hair

How to keep your skin well hydrated?

Smiling can do wonders to your skin....read further to know why!

Celebrity Skin Care Secrets

Smoothie for smooth skin!

And here's what you should eat to delay aging!!

What foods to avoid to prevent aging and wrinkles

Simple tips for aging,allergies and general skin care

Dont squeeze your Pimple!

What you did not know about Shampoos!

Tips and Tricks to look ten years younger without plastic surgery

How to keep your lips red and soft?

Understanding Acne

10 Step Night Routine For Clear & Flawless Skin

Therapy for lifeless,thin and falling hair

Treatment for Dark Circles

How to do a Facial Massage

Glowing skin in 5 minutes!

Dark skin of neck and armpits-no problem!

How to get rid of forehead lines?

Skin Cancer Symptoms, cure, and Prevention

How to improve your appearance?

Body Piercing can be dangerous!

How to get rid of dead cells from your skin?

Mud Mask magic for oily skin

Natural cleanser and whitener for skin

Benefits of juices for skin

Home Facial Techniques

Beauty Tips on How To Eliminate Puffy Eyes

Antioxidants for beautiful skin

ALOVERA to make your skin soft and glowing

Is your skin prone to pimples?

Is my daily routine affecting my skin?

How i manage to stay slim!

Why does my skin need SUN PROTECTION ?

COSMETICS

Health Benefits of Coriander

Health Benefits of Papaya

Health Benefits of Apples

Health Benefits of Carrots

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

ACNE TREATMENT

Pamper your body with fresh fruits and veggies!

How to get a natural glow on the skin?