Beauty Is What You Are You could be making simple mistakes with handling your skin everyday. Know these little facts can take you a step closer to having flawless skin. Lets start with understanding the needs of different skin types. For those with oily skin, it is important to use products that oil free and non comdogenic. Such products are known to prevent blocked pores that are usually lead to severe acne. Hair colour can make you look younger but do you know it can cause harm too? To avoid this harm, you must first see how your skin reacts to it, before you put all over your hair. A 24 hour patch test will tell you whether to go ahead or stay away from that product. If removing long lasting lipstick has always taken a lot of your time, here’s a quick and easy way to get rid of it. Simply apply sweet almond oil with a cotton ball. This will easy remove the stubborn lip colour very easily. Now, who doesn’t what beautifully set hair that remains like that for the  whole day? It is now very easy to have. All you need to do is to apply coconut oil ten minutes before washing your hair. These simple methods can make you the most good looking woman. To see the difference, try it out for yourself.  --Kruti Beesam

  Learn To Give the Right Shape To Your Eyebrows! The shape of your eyebrows can change your look to a great extent. Giving them the correct shape becomes very important. The good news is, it is easy too. To get the right shape of your eyebrow, make sure you follow your facial features. They will give you the best guidance that can be had in this regard. When removing excess hair from around your eyebrows, use slant edge tweezers. They will help you hold the hair firmly. Comb the hair properly in one direction to remove all the loose hair. There are some more things you need know when you are trying to shape your eyebrows perfectly. Remember to pluck every strand of hair separately from the root. This will ensure that every extra strands of hair is removed and you get a neat look. You must also remember to pluck excess hair in the direction of their growth. This way, you will cause the least damage or harm. In an enthusiasm to get the right shape, you may be removing more hair than is required. Be careful to avoid that. Apart from this, defining your eyebrows also plays a crucial role in making or spoiling your look. It is advised that you choose a colour that is closest to the natural colour of your hair. This way you can keep your look natural. Being careful with your eyebrows can work wonders for you. You can present an all new self before the world. Kruti Beesam

  Don't Let Your Hair Remain Oily Oily hair can be the monster on all your important days if you don’t know how to tackle it. Getting to know some interesting and useful tips, will help you avoid a bad hair day. The most important thing to keep in mind is to choose the right shampoo to wash your hair with. You must use one that is specially meant for oily hair. If you find that your hair is getting too dry with such a shampoo, use a suitable conditioner. Remember to apply it only on the shafts of your hair. In case you have oily hair with a dry scalp, a shampoo for oily hair will deal with both the problems. Make sure you take a mild shampoo that is not very harsh your hair. Next in importance, is the need to rinse your hair thoroughly after shampooing it. Leaving it incompletely rinsed will be of great harm to those with oily hair. Experts say that leaving residues of shampoo on the hair after washing it, causes it to attract greater amount of dirt and oil. To avoid this, rinse your hair properly after cleansing it with shampoo. Washing your hair more often can help get rid of the dirt that causes it to become oily. It is advised that people with oily hair must wash every alternate day to prevent dust from settling down on the scalp. There is a particular method of applying shampoo, that you must know. Gently rub the shampoo all over your scalp using your fingers. Make sure no part of your scalp is left out in this process. As simple as they are, these tips can be very useful and will improve your hair to a great extent. Kruti Beesam

  Dealing With Dry Skin Winter can rob you off, your smooth and glowing skin. You don’t have to wait until the end of winter to get back beautiful skin. You simply need to implement some home remedies that will take away the dryness like magic.  For the first remedy you will need three cups of warm water, a washcloth and half teaspoon of jojoba oil. Soak the cloth in warm water for five minutes. Following this, massage your face with jojoba oil in circular motion. Do this for 10 minutes and wait for the oil to soak in. Finally, wash it off with warm water. Repeat this procedure once or twice a week for best results. Remember to avoid using extremely hot water as it can scale your skin. A combination of olive oil and lavender oil can give you similar results. Just mix 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil with one or two drops of lavender essential oil. Massage your skin with this mixture for a while to see desired results. Since, this combination serves as a good moisturizer, it can be used everyday. Another method of dealing with dry skin is to use a mixture of sour cream and gram flour. Make a paste of these ingredients and apply after cleansing your face. Keep it on for 20 minutes to get rid of dry skin. The lactic acid in the sour cream is the magic potion that helps you stay pretty in winter. Dealing with dry skin, isn’t that hard! Kruti Beesam

  A Trip To The Kitchen will make you Pretty Today you will discover some interesting methods of enhancing your beauty with the least effort from your end. So, whether it is oily skin, dull and frizzy hair or greying of hair, you will find a solution here. Let us first learn to tackle oily skin. There is a simple solution to this common problem. Massaging your face with iced yoghurt with sugar on it, can improve your skin in this aspect. Follow this with scrubbing your face with orange halves until it gets granular. Wash it off with iced water for best results.   If your skin is dull, tired and dry, there is no need to worry. There is a  simple home remedy that will bring your skin back to life. First, massage your skin thoroughly with papaya. After this, prepare a scrub with oats, honey and cold milk. Washing it with cold water will bring out the results you are looking for.   Frizzy hair could play a major role in spoiling your look even in the best attire. Now that is no longer an unsolvable problem! All you need is a spray made from two slices of lemon and two cups of water. Once you use this spray, there wont be any fly away or dry hair. You will have only beautiful and glossy hair. You no longer have to use expensive brands of hair colour to look younger. Everything you need is available in your kitchen. Some rosemary in two cups of water and two teaspoons of black tea can do the magic. Remember to mix these ingredients with ¼ cup of shampoo each time you wash your hair. These simple tricks can make you prettier than ever. Kruti Beesam

Get Rid Of Facial Hair At Home!   Does getting rid of facial hair always have to be so painful? No, there is natural way that doesn’t harm your as much as threading or waxing would. Using this method will not only help you remove facial hair but also prevent cancer with the vitamins and minerals in it. A natural scrub can serve the purpose in this regard. You’ll need one tablespoon of oatmeal paste, 6-8 drops of lime juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. A proper mixture of these ingredients will give you a scrub that will remove all your facial hair with ease.   There is a specific method of using this homemade scrub, that will give you the best results. Oatmeal acts as a great exfoliating agent and also as an anti oxidant. It has properties that will not only remove your facial hair, but also protect your face from harmful ultraviolet rays, keeps your face smooth, hydrated and glowing.   The correct procedure to use this natural scrub is to apply the paste evenly all over your face and rub in areas where you need to get rid of hair. You must rub it against the direction of your hair for quick and easy removal. Keep it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Repeating this 2 or 3 times a week, will eventually reduce facial hair growth. Try it and see the difference for yourself! --Kruti Beesam

  The Magic Of Vinegar For Your Hair! Smooth and simple hair is not only for those on the T.V. You can have it too! Just give your hair, the nourishment of vinegar when you wash your hair next time. There is a simple procedure which when followed can give you the hair you always wanted. Before you start using vinegar for your hair, you must remember that it is very intense or strong to be used directly. It is usually advised to use one fourth cup of vinegar with one fourth cup of water. You could either use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. The later is usually preferred for the body as the smell is less intense. The use of vinegar must be in accordance with the kind of hair you have. If your hair is oily, use an extra tablespoon of vinegar while shampooing. If its dry, reduce the amount of vinegar. After using vinegar, you can wash your hair normally. Washing your hair with lukewarm or cold water is a better option. This is because hot water can make your hair dull and frizzy. Since you have used vinegar already, there is no need to use a conditioner. Simply wash your hair and dry it like you always do. The result will be silky smooth hair in the first wash itself. Although you love the effect that vinegar has on your hair, it is not advisable to use it more than twice a week. Excessive use of vinegar can make your hair very dry. So use it moderately and flaunt beautiful hair. Kruti Beesam

  Lighten Your Underarms at Home Many people may be looking for a way to get of the darkening of skin at the underarms. But, this is being done without the knowledge of its causes hence the solution has always been unsatisfactory. Like every other problem that troubles humans, nature has a solution to this problem too. Let us first start with understanding what causes the underarms to blacken. Experts say that darkening of the underarms is a process similar to sun tan. Just like you acquire tan due to exposure to the sun, underarm skin darkening happens due to continuous exposure to certain substances like alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants. This is a problem with multiple solutions that are very simple to implement. Rubbing a slice of potato on the affected area, can work very well. It is a result of the mild acidic properties that you will be able to lighten your skin in that area. For best results, rub a sliced potato and leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off with lukewarm water. Cucumber also has a similar effect, if you rub it on your underarms and leave it on for 30 minutes. The lightening of skin happens in case of cucumber because it acts as a natural bleach without leaving any side effects on your skin. Repeating this exercise twice everyday, can make things change in your favour. Another  solution to this problem is to use lemon. Unlike all the other solutions described above, lemon needs only 10 minutes your skin. The antiseptic and anti bacterial properties make this a possibility. So, use any of the above solutions and get rid of dark underarms forever. --Kruti Beesam

For The Beautiful Bride On Her Big Day! As a bride there is a lot of unsaid pressure on a girl to look beautiful. However, this is not very tough anymore! There are only a few things you need to take care of, to look your best on the big day. To start with, pay a lot of attention to how your eyebrows are shaped. It can enhance your look to a great extent. Well shaped eye brows will shift the focus to your eyes, when compared to the rest of your face. You must remember that, when you use this trick, you must go easy with the make up on other parts of your face. You can sport this look for mehendi, sangeet, reception or a cocktail party.   If you want a specifically different look for any of your wedding functions, try the winged eye look. For this, you simply need to extend the eyeliner, beyond the edge of your eyes. This will make you look stunning and you will not miss out on people’s attention, even for a little while. If you are someone who has always liked to experiment with your look, don’t hesitate to add a little colour at the edges. For your engagement or a party among other functions, try out a simple look with minimal make up. It will only require you to hide your flaws with foundation and a pale lipstick. Applying mascara will add to your beauty. Another option would be to go in for a coral lipstick along with some blush on your cheeks.   You can use the sculpted cheeks look for any function at your wedding. It will make you look nothing less than a diva. Applying bronzer on your cheek bones and jawline with gentle strokes, will help you achieve this captivating look. A coral or peach blush will complete the look for you. Try out these tricks to be the bride every girl longs to be! --Kruti Beesam

Its Honey... My Honey!! Smooth and glowing skin is a dream of every woman. There are many ladies which try out different skin treatment to get a smooth skin. The treatments include cosmetic creams and treatments. There is a famous saying that our face is the reflection of our personality. The first and foremost thing that anybody notices on our face is our skin. But with the changing lifestyle routines of most of us it has become quite difficult to maintain a healthy skin. There are many skin care products available that claim to offer you with a great skin.The main question here is does these creams and cosmetics provide long lasting smooth skin ? The answer is no! Then what one should do to get a smooth skin? the best way to maintain the natural health of our skin is by incorporating healthy food eating habits and some natural skin masks. If you are looking for how to get smooth skin naturally? Then you can choose honey as your skin care partner. Check out the home remedies for smooth skin using honey as they offer great results in achieving that glowing skin that most women want! Honey consist of many medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antiseptic and antiviral properties which help to keep your skin protected from infection. It also helps to keep your skin hydrated and provides necessary nourishment to the skin. The application of honey clears the accumulated dirt from the skin pores and make the pores wide open. It also heals the damaged skin and provides even skin tone. The regular application of honey also improves the texture of your skin. Tip One: Plain Honey Mask   * Apply organic honey all over your face and neck area. *Leave this honey mask on the face for about 10-15 mins or until it dries completely. * Later wash your face with lukewarm water and gently pat the skin dry. * This process can be repeated twice in a day for three weeks or until there are visible signs of a smooth skin with a natural glow. Tip Two : Honey Yogurt Mask: Take  2 tbsp of Yoghurt, 1 tbsp Honey and mix in a bowl . * Now apply this face mask all over your face and neck area and leave it on for about 10-15 mins. * Later wash your face with cold water and pat the skin dry. * This process can be followed once in a day for 3-4 times in a week as honey contains all the necessary vitamins for smooth skin. Its Honey all the way Honey to enjoy a healthy and smooth skin --Pushpa

  Hair and skin care For Winter Cold winter air can create havoc for your poor skin and hair. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself during the coldest season of the year. This will not only help you to look good, but will prevent your skin from early signs of aging. When you are going out for a walk or on some work, you need to take good care of ur skin and hair. Invest in a warm pair of gloves to protect your hands and prevent the skin on them from becoming dry and flaky. Don't forget to wear a scarf as it help protect your hair from drying out and they keep your head nice and warm. Too much exposure to cold, harsh weather can leave hair brittle and dry making it more susceptible to damage. Hair needs special care during winter. There are plenty of shampoos that help your hair to be strong and healthy during winter. Hair goes dry, weak and brittle during winter, but if you give it the right treatment you'll avoid it becoming a big issue. Look for shampoos and conditioners which aim to protect and heal your hair, making sure it's slightly more moisturizing than what you use normally, but still good for your hair type. Also, it may be a good idea to try a moisturizing hair treatment once or twice a fortnight to help repair the effects of winter, you could even make one yourself! And when it comes to skin, it becomes drier in cold weather, especially if it's windy, because the moisture off the skin is evaporated more quickly by the wind, and the skin doesn't produce as much oil. Try using a slightly heavier moisturizer than you use in the summer, although still make sure that it's suitable for your skin type. Make sure you moisturize every morning, especially if you are going outside, to prevent your skin from becoming dry and flaky. Then at night, before going to bed, wash your face to remove make up and pollutants which could irritate your skin, and apply moisturizer to treat your skin while you sleep. A couple of times a week you should use a gentle exfoliate to scrub away dry skin which can become an issue in cold weather. To wrap it up 6 major points which will help you to take care of your skin and hair. Caring for Skin and Hair in Winter: 1.   Moisturize Frequently. As the outdoor humidity drops, so too does the water content of your skin. ... 2.   Protect Your Hair 3.   Exercise and Stay Hydrated. 4.   Don't Turn Up to too much Hot Water. 5.   Exfoliate Naturally. 6.   Use a Humidifier --Pushpa

  Age Is Just A Number Crossing 30 years mark always brings gloom to many women's life. This mark always makes them think they are getting Old and they cant stop looking so. But the reality is you are as old as you feel. So stop feeling old in first place. And make amends to your routine to look fit and feel energetic.And when it comes to your skin its a priority to take care of it to look young.If you are having problems like wrinkles and aging skin, don't worry take care of your skin so that it looks young. I would like to share some beauty tips about how to say bye to anti-age skin. All the beauty ingredients are mostly available @home or a store near you. Let’s start   1)Carrot Pack   Cut half inch carrot and ½ potato, boil them, then mash it properly. Add one pinch turmeric, mix well. Apply over your face, leave it for 2 minutes, and wash off with lukewarm water. This pack helps to reduce wrinkle and gives smooth skin. 2)Rose Water   Pack-Add 2 tsp of rose water with one drop glycerin and 2 drops of lemon juice. Make a pack and apply on your face and neck with the help of cotton ball. Keep it whole day like moisturizer. Use it as a homemade moisturizer, it removes anti-age skin and gives youthful skin. 3)Coconut Milk Pack-Squeeze out the milk from the 1 grated coconut. Apply over the skin, after 20 minutes wash off face with cold water. 4)Banana Pack Take 5 to 6 pieces of ripe banana, mash with warm water. Make a fine paste. Apply over the face and neck. Keep 10 minutes rinse with warm water. These packs will enrich your skin to have more glow and sheen. But you should support this with proper diet and workouts.I know women give less time to themselves when compared to family,but that should change a bit if not too much. Make some time for yourselves at least once in 2 days. Keep your spirits high and keep Rocking!! And remember Age is just a number...its your thought that matters. --Pushpa

  Beauty Tip Winter Skin Care As Summer is known for tanning of skin Winter  is known for Dry skin.  There are many issues regarding skin in winter season. Skin goes rough and dry and foot will be crack because of lack of moisture in the air around us. So ,Exposed Skin like hand needs much care and protection.  If we go to  buy creams they are either highly priced or don't suite our skin .So lets try some home made beauty tips .   * Make a lotion of 2 tsp of lemon juice and 2 tsp of honey. And apply on your hand and legsand wash off with warm water ,it will moisturize your hands and legs. * Prepare a beauty lotion  with glycerin,lemon juice and olive oil and keep it in a bottle in fridge for regular use. You  can apply to  legs and face for 5mins and wash with warm water. It gives natural soft and shine skin. * Special lotions for hands Prepare a mixture of lemon juice,coconut oil, glycerin and rose water. Apply it on your hand before going to bed and keep it over night. Next day morning wash your hand with warm water. Your hands will become soft and beautiful. * Take 2 tsp of vinegar and add 2 tsp of honey and apply it on your hand and wash it with warm water after sometime. * Added to the above tips as an external use your intake of more vegetable and fruits in your diet and drink 8 glass water in everyday will do wonders to your skin specially in Winter. --Pushpa

Have Younger Looking Skin Forever! Age can rob you off the naturally beautiful skin that makes you look stunning. As you grow older, your skin decreases its oil production making it sag, which gives you an older appearence. Who wouldn't like to turn around the effect of time? Now, you can do that! All you need to do is start using a skin tightening mask that will bring you back to your younger self. There is a wide verity of skin tightening masks out there. Use the one that is most suitable to you. The first thing that we will talk about is an egg white mask. Seperate the white and the yellow then beat the white thoroghly before applying it evenly all over your face. Wait until dry and wash it off with lukewarm water. This can work like magic when used regularly. Another mask that can be used regularly for the same purpose is that of egg white and flour. Mix a well beaten egg white with flour along with some glycerin. Just like the other masks mentioned above, wait until it dries and and wash it off with lukewarm water. People with oily skin must exclude glycerin in this face pack for best results. In this way, younger looking skin will never leave you. --Kruti Beesam

  Light up your skin glow on this Diwali! While lights are on around, let your skin also glow with new radiance  in  this  festive season. Experts say, healthy and glowing skin is more important to look good. “Radiant skin is the key to look beautiful” say beauty experts. Eating fresh fruits, drinking green tea , exercising on regular basis will help you to achieve this they add. Glow naturally: Ensure that your food intake and drinks you consume won't allow your skin to  become dull. How much ever busy you are, let your skincare regime be intact in this festive time too. Use a cleanser and a nice almond pack to get the glow. You can also use coconut oil to achieve a glowing skin.this is a natural and pure product brings life to your hair  and aswell skin.  Massage your face with coconut oil and leave it for 10 min and wash. This is a simple way that leaves a big impact on your skin. Take sufficient rest and don't disturb your sleeping routine.. If you are still busy working for festival or catching up with friends and family by stretching yourself then there is a possibility of developing dark circles on your face. To avoid this use a potato. Grate a potato, and put this mixture around your eyes. This will take off  dark circles and brightens your skin too. Make sure to take out your make up gently when you close your day.  Apply nourishing cream and sleep. This will help you to wake up to a beautiful and glowing skin in the next day. --Bhavana

  Enhance Your Beauty This Diwali Diwali is approaching and every girl should be ready to charm the world with her flawless beauty. So, to get this flawless beauty at all the Diwali parties you may attent, follow some simple tips, to cast a spell on all the people you meet. First it is important for you to know that fairness cannot be had overnight. It takes time to give you the best results. You must also know that the fairness modern cosmetics give you is temporary. If you want  long lasting fairness, try something natural. For instance following the cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine can be very useful. Keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. Lack of water can lead to dryness, taking away the glow from your face. Sleep also plays a very important role in giving the fairness you always wanted. Without the right amount of sleep your skin wont glow as much as you would like it t. It will appear tired and dull. To avoid that make sure you sleep well. Coming back to the question of fairness, there's nothing that can lighten your skin better than lemon. Giving your skin the goodness of the lemon extracts will lighten your skin from within and bring out the hidden beauty in you. Other citrus fruits can also give similar results but lemon is the best among all. For fair skin, you must also keep away from harmful rays of the sun, that can cause tan. Although this effect of the sun is reversable, it is best to avoid it with the use of a sunscreen that will guard your skin. You must also try to eliminate the pollution you are likely to expose yourself to during celebration. Cleanse your face properly to prevent dust and pollution from settling down. Wash your face every time you step in after spending the whole day outside. Use a suitable and mild facewash instead of a harsh, cosmetic beauty soap for this purpose. Glow like the brightest star this Diwali. --Kruti Beesam

  Show the World A Beautiful You   To look pretty, there's not much you need to do. All you need is the knowledge of the things that can bring your hidden beauty out. Today, let us try and understand some such tips that will always show your beauty to the world. Sometimes, you may accidentally smudge the mascara while applying it on your lower eyeline. If the amount of mascara is not too much, don't worry! You can simply hide it with a tad bit of concealer. However, if it is too much, you will have to use the make up romover. We have all wanted the perfect cat eye look, but only few of us could master the trick of getting it right. Now, all of us can get it. For the perfect cat eye look, you need to take a few short pieces of scotch tape and align it with the angle of your eyebrow. Follow this with placing them at the outer corners of your eyes and use as stencils. Peel them off once you're done. This will give you the look that you have always wanted.     A moisturizer is a must for the perfect look. You must also know the right way to  apply it, to look your best. Experts say that applying it with a brush is more beneficial, in terms of even spreading and greater absorption than your fingers, although you may consider the later more economical. Another important aspect of getting the perfect look is to understand the fact that a foundation illuminator should always be applied before the foundation and not after it. Follow these simple tricks and you will take the world by surprise with your beauty. ....Kruti Beesam

  Style Your Hair Differently This Navaratri!   To match the energy, fun and enthusiasm of the Navaratri season, you would not only want interesting cloths to wear but also a head turning hairstyles that will make you the attraction of the Dhandiya nights. Now that is very easy to have. Explore the simplicity of getting 9 good hairstyles for the 9 nights. If you want to go semi traditional, try a messy bun with an invisible maang tika. It is easy to get it and nothing much for you to take care of. Anyone can carry it of easily and gracefully. So, try it out and see what a difference it makes to your  appearance.     Another option you have for such an occasion is a pulled back bouffant. This kind of a hairstyle will allow you to steal the show even in a sari. Let soft curls lie on your shoulder to add grace to your look. It will keep wondering what you do to look so beautiful. Carry it off elegantly with the beautiful smile. Coming back to the idea of having a bun, it does not always have to be a messy bun or the one worn by older women. You can simply have a nicely placed side bun and accessorize it with a gorgeous flower.   Girls with longer hair can also go in for a braid or a side swept hair do. Styling your hair in this manner, will give you a wider scope for accessorizing it. If this is one of your choices, don’t forget to get a bouffant which is held together with a clip that sits beautifully on your hair. This Navaratri surprise the people with a different hairstyle everyday. .......... Kruti Beesam