Be beautiful from the bottom of your skin... June 02, 2012 10:47
We have talked to the core about how to prevent and get rid of acne, pimples, black heads and even scars... All we have known is how to prevent and take care of these hurdles of our beauty, externally... for long lasting and affective results, let us find out the diet plan we need to follow for a beautiful skin that glows from a bottom of our skin’s layer; There are many factors contributing to the growth of these spots. The major factor is diet. Diet affects your kidneys, which are crucial organs in eliminating waste. The skin is another organ which eliminates toxins. If the majority of wastes are excreted by the kidneys via urine, then you won't face so many skin problems like pimples, acne and blackheads. You can help your kidneys by drinking plenty of water. Plain water will encourage excretion of toxins as the wastes are flushed out with the water. There are many effective creams on the market that may give a measure of relief. Far more effective though, is to control the problem by making an adjustment in your diet. While some people are genetically predisposed to blemished, they may find that, by learning what nutrients can help with the problem and adjusting their eating accordingly, they can indeed, find some solution. Eating greasy, sugary junk food often leads to common skin problems. The typical junk food diet is glaringly deficient in several vital minerals and vitamins, Zinc, for example is an important mineral in controlling acne. You can get more zinc in your diet by eating more of the following foods: lean meat, skinless chicken, shellfish, nuts, seeds, skimmed chicken. you should also try to take in a good amount of beta carotene. The body will convert this into Vitamin A. Vitamin A will help maintain the health of your skin. Beta carotene can be found in dark green or orange vegetables like spinach or carrots. You can also get it from apricots or carrots and mangoes. Vitamin A can also be sourced from liver and eggs. It has also been shown that polyunsaturated fats can help to control blemishes. you can also get these from nuts, seeds oils and oily fish. Vitamin E is useful in helping to maintain and repair the skin. Of course, it is also recommended that you cut down on your intake of fatty foods in order to control your skin problems. Try to gradually replace fatty and fried foods with whole grains, vegetables and fresh fruits. Wean yourself off those high sugar soft drinks and try to acquire a taste for water - aim to drink 8 glasses everyday. If you exercise and sweat a lot, you need to drink water after exercise to replace the fluids lost as sweat. Sweat contains wastes and toxins, so you need to shower them after your exercise session. Secreted oils also contribute to clogged pores which give rise to the problem of pimples, acne and blackheads. Use an exfoliating body wash or scrub to clean your body and a gentle exfoliating cleanser on your face. Exfoliation literally means t clean away the built up layer of dead skin cells and accumulated dirt from your skin. Also try to cut out on chocolates and sweets as well as highly salted snacks. Rich foods like cakes, sugary food and alcohol produce toxins. Sometimes, these wastes are excreted through the skin in the form of pimples, acne and blackheads. Other sources of hidden sugars are in refined starches, such as white bread. To reduce the amount of oil secreted through your skin, cut down your consumption of oils, fats and fried foods. For a healthy lifestyle that doesn't clog your pores, eat more lean meat, fish, beans, vegetables, fruits, whole grain breads and cereals. Readjusting your eating habits will take a great deal of discipline.
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For that Instant glow in your face! May 31, 2012 15:53
Right from your salary hike, to getting a new job, getting committed towards marriage and even heading to a party last moment... everything has become so very instant... for any last moment surprises, we need to have not only a perfect look and outfit to wear, but also that instant glow in the face… and for this, consider following this tips; Honey and Banana Face Mask Make a mixture of 2 tablespoons of honey and one banana and apply it on your face and neck. Wash it off after 15 minutes and within minutes you would see a glowing face in front of the mirror. This face mask is a great a moisturizer and also helps to tighten the skin. Potato Mask For oily skin potatoes are really very helpful. Apply a grated raw potato as a mask by rubbing the potato on your skin. Leave the mask on for 30 minutes and then rinse off with water. Potatoes help to absorb excess oil in your face and also help to avoid wrinkles. Tomato Scrub Simply cut a tomato into half and then rub it directly on your face. So simple, easy and very effective. Rub the lovely tomato all over your face gently and leave on for 5 minutes. In the end rinse off with lukewarm water. Tomatoes is a good astringent, contains immense amount of vitamin C and has cooling properties which helps to brighten the dull skin in a jiffy and gives your skin a natural glow in an instant. Hot and Cold Water Therapy One of the easiest and simplest ways to get a glow on your face is by placing a hot towel on your face for 10 minutes and then splash you face with cold water at least 10 to 12 times. This is the most natural way to get that glowing look and is good for every skin type. Papaya Scrub Use the skin of the papaya and of course you can enjoy eating the papaya. You got to rub the inner part of the skin of a papaya on your face. And then let it dry. One it is dry wash your face with cold water and wipe dry. This will make your skin glow beautifully and is very opt for normal skin. Massage with Oranges Extract the juice of half an orange and mix it with two teaspoons of curd. Lightly massage onto your face in an upward direction. Let it dry. Then, wash your face with cold water and wipe it slowly. It is very good for normal skin type. Cucumber Mask Cucumber can be used if you have an oily skin. Grind half a cucumber and squeeze to remove the juice. Apply the juice on your face and leave it to dry. Then wash with water and pat dry. It helps refresh, tighten your skin and also makes it glow.
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Heavy Upper body?? Should not be a problem anymore... May 30, 2012 15:11
We are not born with such an luck that our body would poses a picture perfect figure... but, thanks to all these techniques of Yoga to Gym, we can transform our body to desired figure... if your body type is that of ‘heady upper body’ with well grown arms, you can try out these tips to get the shape of your arms, right... All it takes is a proper diet and the strength training exercises that target your arms to help reduce this excess fat and make it less noticeable within only a few weeks. Just as with any problem area it is always more beneficial to focus your efforts on your overall body and health so your arms are not the only area of your body that are toned and in shape. When many people hear the term "strength training" they are immediately scared and don't want to take part in it because they are not looking to gain big bulky muscles only lose their excess arm fat. The truth about strength training is that there are several ways to utilize it and unless you are planning to become a body builder there are dozens of ways to use strength training to tone your arm fat and the rest of your body as well without creating the out of proportioned muscles everyone fears getting with this type of regime. As part of your workout routine you first want to include exercises that target your biceps, triceps and shoulders as these are the most important features of your arms that retain the excess fat you want to lose. By choosing to target each and every muscle within the arm, you have a better chance to lose muscle throughout the entire arm as well as sending a message to your body to store its excess fat somewhere else. You cannot choose one or only two of these three muscle groups and expect to see results, work on each of the three or don't bother because you won't see results any other way. There are many different forms of exercise you can utilize in order to work the entire arm within one exercise or several different exercises for each muscle group. The push-up is very effective for strengthening and toning your entire arm but if you are not prone to doing push-ups they can be very hard in the beginning. Start off slow with only 5 push-ups and constantly raise the number so you are always faced with a challenge. The second your chosen exercise becomes easy, you are not pushing yourself hard enough. Next you will want to focus your attention on the dumbbells. There are dozens of different arm exercises you can utilize here and best of all you can do them at home as well. The dumbbell curls target your biceps, bench dips target your triceps and barbell extensions are good for your biceps. These are only a few of the different techniques and can be used and remember that your form is very important for any of these exercises to be successful. There is no way to lose arm fat alone so make sure you are incorporating these arm targeted exercises into your regular fitness routine that works your entire body, as the fat melts throughout the rest of your body, it will reach your arms as well. Also, make sure to include aerobic activity into your workout routine as this is the fastest way to burn calories and fat in your arms. Make sure to utilize any of the cardio machines at your gym or running from home for at least 20 - 30 minutes every other day for best results. Begin targeting your unwanted arm fat today
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Curly haired??? Don't change your hair type, instead pamper it... May 29, 2012 13:25
We are actually seeing n number of celebs who are flaunting their curly hair... only straight hair is no more fashion... if you believe fashion is all about being yourself, then here are some tips to pamper your curly hair; Styling Never brush curly hair as it will promote frizz and damage the cuticle. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to gently detangle the hair. Avoid any styling products that contain alcohol or ones that will weigh the hair down. It is a good idea to only use hair-dryers when absolutely necessary as the heat will zap curly hair of moisture and is the fastest way to create frizz and fly-aways. Whenever styling, always moisturize the hair first with a simple body moisturizer before applying styling products. The moisturizer will keep the hair protected from damage and reduce static and frizz. To get your hair to fall into its natural curly shape, style when wet and then leave your hair to air dry and try to resist scrunching or touching. Sleeping in wet hair will guarantee out-of-control curls. Combat this by braiding or plaiting your hair in three separate sections and by resting your head on a satin pillowcase so that your hair doesn’t rub. Wear your hair with a soft side parting that is not too defined for a flattering look. Using a sea salt spray is a great way to redefine curls and texture and revitalize styling products. Know your curly hair type; Afro: The most fragile curl type, Afro curls have fewer cuticles in the hair shaft and are more prone to damage. The curls are very tight, coiled curls that cause the strand to have an almost wire like appearance. Boticelli: This curl type is "S" shaped in appearance and will vary in size. Boticelli curls fall flat and form in hair that usually has a fine to medium texture. Corkscrew: Have the appearance of small, tightly wound, coils. People with corkscrew curls generally tend to have hair that is frizzy and dry and will find it hard to get the curls to lie flat. Wavy: These are the loosest curls and may appear more wavy than curly. Humid weather will automatically frizz wavy curlsCommon Curl Patterns Curly: In short hair these classic looking curls will form tight spirals. In longer hair the curl will transform into longer spirals that are loose in appearance. A curly curl pattern usually comes with lots of volume. Loose: The trademarks with loose curls are slight waves that look straighter when the hair is cut short and curlier when the hair is grown into a long style. The curl of loose patterns is less defined than with other curl patterns. Kinky: Kinky curls are usually tight ringlets that come in a firmly coiled shape that may look like an "S" or a "Z" when pulled straight. A kinky curl pattern is very fragile and more prone to dryness and damage. Common Curl Textures Coarse: A coarse curl texture will keep hair free of moisture and frizz, but is usually found on straighter curls that don’t actually hold the curl that well. Fine: Although a head full of thick curls may actually appear to be a coarse curl texture, most naturally curly hair types have a fine hair texture and will benefit from using lightweight products when trying to care for the curls.
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Don't pierce them... treat them gentle! May 28, 2012 12:00
They are not any fruit to extract a juice out of them… I might sound geek, but this is what we do to remove our black heads and end up with scars on our face… there is a better way to remove black heads; A paste of coriander leaves and turmeric powder make a good home remedy to remove blackheads. A scrub made up of crushed almonds and besan is a very effective home remedy to get rid of blackheads especially from nose. Put few drops of lemon juice in one spoon of sugar and rub gently on your face, nose and cheeks in circular motion. This home remedy will remove blackheads and dead cells, making your skin clear and glowing. One of the best home remedy to get rid of blackheads is a paste of oatmeal powder combined with rose water. Apply it on your face for 20 minutes to remove blackheads. Baking soda mixed in water act as a great home remedy for removing blackheads. Apply on your face for 25 minutes and wash off with warm water. Rub a small amount of benzoyl peroxide face cream over the blackheads. Getting rid of blackheads will be easier this way as the product will kill bacteria and even oxidize the pores, preventing blackheads to occur. Spreading honey on face can be beneficial to clear blackheads. Mix well honey with crushed almonds and apply on face. This homemade face mask will clean up your skin drawing out impurities and also help to get rid of blackheads. Two tablespoons of yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice is a good homemade blackhead remover. Suffering from blackheads in between the crease of your nose? Here is an easy and effective home remedy to remove those blackheads. Mix few drops of lemon juice and 5 drops of olive oil and spread it over your blackheads on face. Do it every day to get rid of blackheads. Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the blackheads on nose and face. Gently rub the area with a toothbrush. This will help to dry out the oil and decrease any swelling from the blackheads. Mash a Tomato and apply it over your blackheads on face. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with water. Follow this home remedy regularly to get rid of blackheads. You can prevent blackheads easily by using homemade facial scrubs regularly. Facial scrubs help in removing dead skins cells and dirt from clogged pores and also lend a hand to get rid of blackheads. Warm up a small wash cloth and put it over blackheads on face for 10-15 minutes. This is an effective home remedy to remove blackheads. The moisture from the warm towel will clear out the pores, getting you rid of blackheads.
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A matured view towards 'Beauty'... May 26, 2012 12:01
Now, let us also think beyond, beauty referring to the physical appearance... the more healthy we are, the more beautiful we naturally would be... and I would definitely say, one of the hurdles of our health and peace is our back pain, that we tend to ignore turns out to be a major cause of us being impatient... let us know how to get rid of it, for our peace, happiness and beauty; The most common cause of back pain is due to muscular strains. This happens when an unexpected force, twist, or pull is applied to one or several of the muscles in the back. As a result, several tears occur in the muscle. These muscular tears cause pain felt in the back. Ligamentous sprains are another common cause of back pain. This occurs when the ligaments of the back are stretched beyond their means. Sprains often occur along with muscular strains. Herniated discs result in back pain by compressing the spinal nerves where they exit the spinal column. They are often the result of repetitive vibratory motion (as experienced by truck drivers/machine users) or due to a sudden heavy loading of the back (as occurs with improper lifting) This injury results in a radicular type of back pain in which pain is felt at the site of injury and along the course of the affected nerve. Sciatica, for example, is a type of radicular pain. Spinal stenosis is another cause of back pain. It occurs more commonly in people over 50 years old. The term refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. Spinal stenosis has many causes including thickened ligaments along the spinal canal, bony spurs, and enlarged joint cartilage from arthritic changes. This condition often results in back pain that is worse with extended periods of weight bearing or walking. Surgery is sometimes necessary to correct this disorder. Osteoarthritis affects the joints of the spine. As with spinal stenosis, it found more commonly in people over 50 years of age. It is often referred to as degenerative joint disease. With time cartilage starts to degenerate in the discs between our vertebrae and in the joints of our spine. Without this cartilaginous cushion, our bones begin to rub against each other. This results in inflammation, swelling and stiffness that in turn cause back pain. As this disorder progresses bones develop spurs and ligaments become thick, both of which result in spinal stenosis as described above. Osteoporosis is a common cause of back pain especially in women. It is a disease characterized by progressive loss of bone density. This results in thinning of bone tissue making one more susceptible to fractures, or broken bones. The bones of the spine are especially affected in this disorder. Injury from falls, lifting of heavy objects, or even the force of sneezing can result in painful vertebral compression fractures. Lastly, fibromyalgia is a common cause of chronic back pain. It is a rheumatic condition characterized by widespread soft tissue pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and the presence of evenly distributed areas of tenderness. A history of at least three months of widespread pain and tenderness in eleven or more of the eighteen designated tender point sites is required in diagnosing this disorder. However of you really sense the pain much than bearable, don’t wait to take an expert advice!
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Fair and glowing skin in this Summer? Possible? May 25, 2012 15:27
Getting fair and clear skin in Summer is almost next to impossible?? Could be not… of you try out the following tips; Rub orange peels with curd/milk as a home remedy to get fair, soft ,and glowing skin naturally at home. You can massage you face with almond oil , coconut oil, jojoba oil ,mineral oil, or olive oil as a beauty tip to get fair, smooth, and glowing skin naturally at home .Add a pinch of saffron in the oil you chose. Try this easy home remedy. Apply aloe-vera juice for getting soft, and glowing skin naturally. Apply the mixture of 2 spoons of rose water, 1/2 spoon of glycerin ,sunflower oil ,and sugar to get soft ,and glowing skin naturally at home. Apply the mixture of banana ,honey ,potato ,Bergamot essential oil for 20 minutes to remove pigmentations, and all marks from your face.Potato is a natural fairness agent. Use 1 spoon of milk ,1 spoon of honey, and 1 mashed papaya to get glowing, and fair skin at home naturally. Follow this beauty tip. Mix 1/4 part of an orange and ,1 spoon of curd to get soft, and glowing skin naturally at home .This home remedy is really effective as curd has lactic acid to make you fair, and orange contains AHAs with vitamin C to nourish your skin. Apply 1/2 spoon of cinnamon with 2 spoons of honey to get fair, and smooth skin naturally. Apply raw milk/milk cream to get smooth, and fair skin. Mix a pinch of saffron to enhance the effect of this home remedy .Follow this beauty tip for cleaning your face with cotton balls naturally. Rub lemon on your face to get glowing ,and fair skin. You can add a pinch of turmeric in lemon juice as a beauty tip. Lemon has ascorbic acid ,which bleaches the skin naturally to make it fair at home .This home remedy will remove the tan also. Apply the mixture of corn flour, and egg white to get glowing, and fair complexion naturally at home. Massage your face with 3 spoons of baby oil , and 2 spoon of sugar daily .Follow this beauty tip for getting baby soft skin ,and glow. Apply malai/milk cream with lemon juice daily .Use this home remedy to get irresistible smooth, fair, and glowing skin naturally at home. Use 1 spoon of milk ,1 spoon of honey, and 1 mashed papaya to get glowing, and fair skin at home naturally. Follow this beauty tip. Boil cabbage/cumin seeds in the water to make you fair . Wash off your face with this water to get incandescent glow in your complexion. Follow this easy beauty tip for getting facial like glow . Mango peels mixed with 1 spoon of milk can be applied on face, and neck to impart healthy glow to your face. Mix 1 spoon of sugar in the juice of 1 lemon. Scrub on your face, and body till sugar melts completely. This home remedy is very useful beauty tip for getting soft, and fair skin for all over the body.
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Going Bald, not 'in' for Women... May 24, 2012 21:16
With the recent researches on baldness in Women, showing some shocking results that reveal, if not taken a proper care at a proper time, Women would also be affected with baldness, time for us to take a proper care of our hair, not ignoring our hair loss just be a normal issue; To correct vitamin deficiency causing hair loss, such women are advised to take high potency multivitamin and multi mineral tablets daily. They should contain beta carotene, the major vitamins, vitamins C, E and minerals iron, zinc, copper, silica and free form amino acid complex. Thinning hair can be a sign of poor nutrient absorption stemming from insufficient stomach acid or bacterial growth in the stomach. Such women need appropriate doses of hydrochloric acid along with a digestive enzyme capsule to correct this condition. Some women have had success in using aloe by rubbing on the scalp and taking two teaspoons orally before going to bed. Other scalp massagers to stimulate hair growth in women include arnica that can be applied in the form cream, ointment or tincture dissolved in warm water; jojoba oil, that may reduce hair loss when applied to the scalp, emu or kalaya oil is recommended as a moisturizer and root stimulant and promote hair growth; rosemary has been used for centuries to keep hair healthy and lush and should be used with almond oil, sage has been used for centuries by women fearing hair loss extracting it in the form of at least for massaging on the scalp; safflower oil has been known to be a good vasodilator and massaging it for twenty minutes a day stimulates hair growth. Massaging all of the above oils. Improve blood circulation in the scalp and stimulates hair growth in women. It is estimated that there are about 100,000 hairs on a woman's scalp, so losing 100 of them in a day should not be a cause for alarm. However, the hair loss and the hair gain process would be analyzed by yourself on observing your hair growth structure... if your really understand it is a time to act against your hair loss, before your scalp turns bald, don't hesitate to go for some tests and take an expert advice. After all, a good, healthy hair is a address for a beautiful you!
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Let your hair be strong to be long! May 24, 2012 10:17
This is not just an attractive tag line to promote a hair product, but a fact... for your hair to be long and beautiful, it should be long first... apart from taking all that extra care for your hair, let us have a look on how to keep a check on our diet, for a strong, beautiful and healthy hair, that would double your beauty; Lack of protein can cause the hair to become thin, break and become pale due to loss of pigment. A lack of essential fatty acids can lead to development of dandruffs and make your hair dry, brittle, and slow growing. Foods that can provide the required essential fatty acids and Omega 3 Fatty acids include: salmon, walnuts, spinach, mackerel, herring, sardines, trout, flax, hemp seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, and whole grain products. Vitamin A helps to produce and protect the oil in the scalp. Note that excess of vitamin A (due to supplements) causes hair loss. It is easy to get significant amounts of Vitamin A from sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kiwi, oysters, yogurt, salmon and tomatoes. Lack of Vitamin B causes slow growth and leads to weak and brittle hair shafts. Vitamin B6 helps create melanin, which gives hair its color. Although there is no evidence that this vitamin has useful effect, Vitamin B7 is now a common additive to commercial shampoos (check the label of your shampoo). The best sources of Vitamin B include: walnuts, yoghurt, spinach, wild salmon, spinach and oysters. Another very beneficial micro nutrient is vitamin C, which plays an important role in both maintaining great hair and fabulous scalp. Deficiency of Vitamin C can cause hair breakage.It is basic to acquire sufficient vitamin C from most of these foods: peppers, blueberries, sweet potatoes, spinach, tomatoes,oranges, strawberries, lemons, and broccoli. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which helps protect scalp’s natural oils. Good sources of vitamin E include wheat germ, sunflower seeds, safflower & sunflower oils, almonds, peaches, prunes, cabbage, asparagus, and avocados. Iron plays a role in hair health because it helps red blood cells carry oxygen to the hair follicles. It has been well established that women with hair loss and baldness often have low levels of iron in their blood. The best sources of iron are oysters, spinach, and tomatoes. Other animal sources of iron include lean beef, turkey, duck, lamb, chicken, pork, shrimp, and eggs. Good plant sources of iron include soybeans, lentils, beans, and bran. Selenium helps keep skin supple and elastic by preventing cellular damage from free radicals. Paradoxically, too much selenium can cause hair loss. Eating any of the following foods will deliver significant amounts of selenium: salmon and oysters, tuna, crab, whole wheat bread, wheat germ, garlic, eggs, and brown rice. In the human body, silicon is found in high concentrations in the skin and hair. It is important to the health of the scalp, plus it helps strengthen the hair. High-fiber diets contain lots of Silicon, which is widely distributed in whole grains, bananas, root vegetables, rice, soybeans, and many other foods. Sulfur is present in cysteine, an amino acid that makes keratin and is crucial to hair growth. Sulfur helps body to create longer, stronger hair. Consuming any of the following food will provide sufficient Sulfur; eggs, meat, fish, dairy products, onions, and garlic. A zinc deficiency can cause, hair loss, loss of eyelashes and cause the scalp to become dry and flaky. Zinc is an antioxidant and helps guard against free-radical damage to the scalp.
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Pimple care in summer... May 22, 2012 16:16
Treating any skin issue that we encounter is different and treating the same considering the climatic conditions is a different aspect all together… let us know how to take care of pimples and 'Summer pimples' that pop up due to 'over heat' and the adverse reaction of our body towards this climate; Oil glands overwork with heat and humidity. To control oiliness, wash your face thoroughly with a foaming facial cleanser to get rid of the dead cells and dirt. Keep the cleanser gentle so it doesn't over strip and irritate skin, making it overproduce more oil. I love the JUARA Rice Facial cleanser which is sulfate and oil free, takes away makeup, dirt and oil but keeps skin super soft with the rice starch. Using a daily sunscreen is a must to avoid sun-damaged skin. But sunscreen may contain oil which is just as bad for the pores as sebum. Go for a oil-free sunscreen of at least SPF 15 (SPF 30 is even better), and make sure you put enough on! During the summer, go for a light-weight moisturizer and oil-free. Also, moisturizing lotions can be a good switch as they’re much lighter than creams. As an oil-free moisturizer alternative, try the JUARA Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner – an oil-free, alcohol-free toner serum that hydrates skin, giving it a drink of water – and feels like silk! Refrain from wiping your face frequently as you’re sweating because it can irritate acne, as dirt accumulates on your skin. Sweat should be washed away gently with a non-drying acne wash or with lukewarm water. Also, shower after working out or after you’ve been sweating. Many people believe that the summer sun is good for their skin since it tends to burn off pimples, but prolonged exposure to UV radiation is dangerous for your health. Keep in mind that the sun simply burns the topmost layer of the face skin and doesn’t deal with the true causes of acne. A good hydration plays a major role in keeping your skin away from acne. Water also helps cells move nutrients in and toxins out. Rubbing honey on your skin can help to get rid of the pimples. Honey is a powerful antibacterial agent and it does not cause unpleasant side effects such as dry skin, itchy skin or allergy. Choose a high quality honey, warm it, leave it on your pimples for 10 minutes and watch the results!
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Cracked heels troubling you? Trouble them by curing... May 19, 2012 13:37
Someone rightly said a complete beauty is not just a beautiful face but being beautiful from tip to toe... but yehi toh problem hai... your cracked heels, would not let you complete the basic requirement of being beautiful? Not any more... try these easy cure remedies that put a check for cracked heels and leave your feet, absolutely flawless; Cure cracked heels with ripe bananas Do not throw the ripe banana but use it as a beauty aid. Simply mash one ripe banana and apply it thoroughly on the dry and cracked heels. Leave the mash on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash with warm and cold water alternatively. You will experience smooth and slippery heels just after one application. Use Rosewater and Glycerin Apply a mix of glycerin and rosewater to your feet almost everyday continuously for 15 days and you will be amazed to see the results . You heels will restore their actual softness and will heal tremendously. Foot soak is a must Daily cleaning and moisturizing is essential, for healing the heels. At the end of the day try to soak your feet in warm salty water for at least 10 -15 minutes. After drying your feet, apply your favorite foot cream to moisturize. Do not leave your feet open but wear a pair of socks immediately and keep leave the socks on overnight. Honey Foot Soak To turn your feet softer mix 1 cup of honey to 1 gallon of warm water and soak your feet for 10 15 minutes. All the dryness from the heels will vanish completely and the heels will become soft and supple that you will end up touching them again and again. Apply lemon ScrubAfter the foot soak in warm, soapy water for 15 minutes, wash and dry your feet completely. Then take one teaspoon of Vaseline in a bowl and add lemon juice to it. Rub this mixture on your feet mainly the cracked areas and let the skin absorb this mixture thoroughly. Alternatively you can also cut a lemon and rub it directly on your feet. While rubbing lemon add few drops of Vaseline to it to to make rubbing smooth. Besides practicing these natural home remedies the other important thing to be kept in mind is proper diet Keep an eye on your diet Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated as water helps to keep your skin soft and supple and good hydration will not lead to dryness, cuts and cracks. Simply increase your water intake to at least 8-9 glasses everyday. Cracked heels and dryness is commonly caused by deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. Therefore to cure your heels you should consume a diet rich in iron, calcium, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids. Drink lots of fluids and eat fresh green vegetables, cereals, nuts, dairy products, meat, chicken, fish, eggs, brown rice etc to overcome the diet deficiencies.
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For getting rid of a Tan gifted by summer. May 18, 2012 17:31
Thinking of wearing a full hands blouse on a sari or a kurti to that special occasion that you have been waiting to attend and make yourself appear special, because of Tan ruling your body? Just wait for a while and try these measures of getting rid of that Tan; As I mentioned earlier (left sidebar) there are three ways to do this. First, you can avoid the sun when it's doing its worst – between 10am and 4pm. Secondly, you can wear tight knit, sun- protective clothing, as well as a hat and sunglasses. Lastly, you can wear sunscreen. As a light-skinned fellow, I only need around 10 minutes of sun daily to get my vitamin D requirements, and then I employ one or all of these safety measures to keep from burning (I wish I could tan). To get rid of a tan, you need dead skin cells to slough (shed) more quickly, and basically this is what exfoliating is. You can use a loofah or exfoliating brush before or during a shower to rub away dead skin cells. Use exfoliating, granular/abrasive cleansers to help take away the dead layers of skin. In a sense, being thorough with your towel after bathing is exfoliating. If you want to get rid of tan lines, focus on the lines to blend sooner. Whether you have a fake tan or a legit beach tan, exfoliating will speed up how fast you get rid of it. Use affective sun screen lotions, that have AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids) or BHA (beta-hydroxy acids), which, again, speed up the rate at which dead skin cells are shed. One thing to be mindful of is that exfoliating can leave skin dry and brittle, especially if you are using more than one method to exfoliate. Purchasing one that is designed for dry skin can help prevent this. Whichever product you choose, observe your skin's reaction, as people tend to have different reactions to different products depending on skin type and health. Before going for a shower, slice the lemon in half, rub the areas that you want to become paler for 1-2 minutes, and then finish your shower as you normally would. The citric acid in the lemon helps to break down partially dead skin cells, revealing your lighter side beneath. It may take a week of treatments, but this method has the benefit of leaving skin soft and lemony fresh. It is important to rinse the lemon off before going outside, unless you want to deepen that tan. If you cover up, use sunscreen, and avoid the sun from 10am to 4pm, your tan will fade and your tone will be back to "normal" in a matter of months. A sunless tan will fade in as little as a week. Your skin, or integumentary system, is the largest organ in the human body, and you should treat it kindly. Avoid harsh chemicals and easy solutions. If time doesn't fade your tan, visit the doctor, as this could be a sign of Addison's disease, severe skin damage, or a dermatological disorder. At least here after follow the mantra of ‘prevention is better than cure’…
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