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For that Rosy Look

For that Rosy Look    If you remember the old nursery poem Chubby Cheeks, dimple chin, Rosy lips etc., the Rosy lips can be extended to your face also. How? Simple just apply this wonderful homemade Rose petal face pack and make your skin glow like that of a child. Rose and rose water are known to have many skin benefits and have been in use since the Mughal period. The Royal ladies were known to have bathed in Rose water. The Rose petals contain skin nourishing nutrients like carotene, B &K vitamins. They smooth, tone and moisturize dry sensitive skin. Rose petals can work as an anti-inflammatory, reduce wrinkles, sun damage and keeps your skin moisturized. Ingredients · 6 to 7 rose petals ( not the Hybrid roses but the pink ones which have a faint rose smell) · 2 teaspoons of powdered oats · 1 tablespoon of milk · 1 teaspoon of honey Method · Wash the petals gently in cold water. Put them in a blender along with the powdered oats. · Add milk and honey to form a thick consistency paste. · Cleanse your face with raw milk, to remove the dirt. · Apply the paste on your face and massage it in upward strokes for 5 to 6 minutes. · Leave the paste on the face for 5 to 10 minutes. You could add a little fuller’s earth to prevent the pack from falling off. · Wash the face with cold water gently. You could spray some cool Rose water on your face as a finishing touch. Rose petals and oat face pack is popular with teenage girls as it cleans  clogged  pores and prevents acne and is great for skin fairness treatment. Try this rose petal pack for a refreshing look this Summer.

Anti Tanning packs & Tips

Anti Tanning packs & Tips   Face  Anti Tanning Tips - In New Look:  We found this very useful Video on Anti Tanning tips which we felt we must share with you again .Summer has set in and with the sun rays and pollution causing havoc on our skins , Prem , a beauty expert shows us  natural face packs which we can use twice a week  to  remove tan from our skin. These packs can be made with ingredients which  are easily available in our kitchens.

అందమైన జుట్టుకి ఆహరం

అందమైన జుట్టుకి ఆహరం అందమైన జుట్టు అమ్మాయిల అందాన్ని మరింత పెంచుతుంది. కానీ ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో జుట్టు రాలిపోవటం అన్న సమస్య పిల్లల నుంచి పెద్దల దాకా అందరిని ఇబ్బంది పెడుతోంది. ఆ సమస్యకి ఆహారంతో చెక్ పెట్టవచ్చు అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. అదెలా అంటే... రోజూ తీసుకునే ఆహారంలో ప్రోటీన్లు, విటమిన్ A,C,D, ఒమేగా 3 ఫ్యాటీ ఆమ్లాలు, సెలీనియం, జింక్, కాల్షియం తప్పకుండా ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలట. ఇంత లిస్టు వింటుంటే కంగారుగా ఉందా? సరే మీకు సింపుల్ గా అర్థమయ్యేలా చెప్పాలంటే... అందమైన జుట్టు కావాలంటే రోజు చేపలు, నట్స్, ఆకుకూరలను ఆహారంలో ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలి. చేపలు నుంచి అందే ప్రోటీన్లు, ఒమేగా 3 ఫ్యాటీ ఆమ్లాలు.. మాడుని పొడి బారకుండా చేసి, తేమగా ఉంచుతాయి. సహజమైన నూనే ఉత్పత్తి అయ్యేలా చేస్తాయి. అలాగే బాదం, జీడిపప్పు వంటి నట్స్ లో ఉండే సెలీనియం జుట్టు ఎదగడానికి సహాయపడుతుంది. అలాగే వీటిల్లోని జింక్ జుట్టు రాలటాన్ని తగ్గిస్తుంది. ఇక ఆకుకూరలు ఆరోగ్యానికే కాదు అందానికీ ముఖ్యమే. ముఖ్యంగా పాలకూర, తోటకూర వంటి ఆకుకూరల్లో ఉండే విటమిన్ A,C జుట్టు కుదుళ్ళు పొడిబారకుండా చేస్తాయి. జుట్టు అందానికి ఏవేవో ప్రయత్నాలు చేసే అమ్మాయిలు కాస్త ఆహరం విషయంలో కూడా శ్రద్ధ పెడితే చాలు. మీ జుట్టు వత్తుగా, అందంగా పెరుగుతుంది అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. - రమ

Coconut Milk benefits for Hair

Coconut Milk benefits for Hair We all know the benefits of coconut oil for our hair, but not many of us know that the fresh milk extracted from a coconut has innumerable beauty benefits apart from its health benefits. The proteins present in the rich milk nourishes your hair, boost the hair follicles and hair growth. Coconut milk is also effective in repairing hair damage caused by blow drying, curling, straightening, and sun exposure. It is also known to prevent balding and acts as natural detangler. Just rub some coconut milk on your strands and comb it through. Coconut milk is a great organic hair conditioner to provide you with longer and thicker hair. You can take equal amounts of coconut milk and shampoo in your hands and rinse your hair as usual. You can also use it as a leave in conditioner which gives added volume to your hair without making them greasy. Take a small amount of coconut milk on your palm and rub your hands together  and rub the coconut milk on your hair from roots to ends including the hair at the nape of your neck.   The best part is that you could make it right at home by putting pieces of fresh coconut in the blender with water and grinding it till you get a liquid .This can be strained and used on your hair. Now we know why the Keralites and Thais have such beautiful glowing skin and hair!  

Oil Facial Massage

Oil Facial Massage     The next time you invite your girl-gang over and have fun you could also indulge in some beauty therapies on each other which will not only be relaxing and fun, but this could leave you and your friends with rejuvenated & refreshed skin.   Try this simple DIY oil facial massage  and all you need are the following ingredients below.   Olive oil -1 small cup Few drops of Rose/Lavender or any of your favourite essential oils   To massage: 1. Rub your right hand downwards from the top of your neck outward across your collar bone to your shoulder. 2. Massage from the middle of your forehead up towards the hairline and outwards towards the temples. 3. With alternate hands massage upwards along the middle of the eyebrows upwards along the forehead. Also massage gently under the eyes. 4. Gently pinch the chin and jaw line with your thumbs under the chin and fingers on top of the jaw line. Finally massage the face like you are washing your face in circular but gently.   Tips: · Mix together the facial oil and essential oil and warm them between your hands by rubbing the palms. · You could also smell the oil which works partly like aroma therapy. · Put a hot turkey towel on your face and let the oil absorb into the skin.

Tips for Healthy & Lustrous hair

Tips for Healthy & Lustrous hair   Watch our expert beautician Madhu give useful tips as to how you can take care of hair at home. She also explains the way to massage your, shampooing and drying it and various other tips relating to colouring , henna and other basic tips to protect your hair.

DIY Home facial

DIY Home facial  Watch our Expert beautician Madhu show us how you can do a facial at home with ingredients which are easily available at home. She also cautions as to use only the upward strokes In the facial and gives a few tips about what ingredients like Sandalwood which you could use for the facial ,which is easy to do and brightens your skin tone.

DIY for Smooth Elbows

DIY for Smooth Elbows     Scaly and rough elbows are perennial problems especially for women with dark skin tones .The dead cells tend to cause this condition apart from bending and leaning your elbows on flat surfaces. Just like any other part of the body the elbows also need a lot of care and moisturizing. Check out this simple process which can be done regularly to keep them smooth and bright. ->Start by bleaching your elbow depending on how dark the area is. -> The next day you when you shower rub the loofah, pumice stone or a nice scrub in a circular motion and clean it. -> After you dry the skin you need to apply a paste of baking soda with milk. Apply this paste on your elbow in circular motion and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash off with cold water, dry it and moisturize with a good lotion which has Shea butter in it. -> Regularly scrubbing the elbow when you bathe will help keep the elbows soft and supple.  -> Apply a good SPF cream on the elbows when you go out and this will prevent the elbows from getting dark. As and when the elbows become dark you could follow the above simple DIY steps for a smooth and bright elbows maintenance schedule.

Health tips for Body Piercing

Health tips for Body Piercing The latest in fashion is getting your body pierced. Whether it is the second or third top on the ear, nose,  belly button, tongue or upper /lower lip, nipples or any other part which you would like to be pierced, the most important aspect is hygiene. Check out these basic tips to follow before you get a body piercing done. · Body piercing is a painful job and you need to know whether your body can handle the pain.So check your tolerance levels first and then go for the plunge. · If you have sensitive skin which doesn't heal fast you need to check with your doctor for medication after the piercing or else the healing process would take a very long time. · Go to a salon of repute where the tattoo artist is a known person and knows his/her job properly - in short is experienced in body piercing. It may be expensive but you are assured that the tools and equipment used are hygienic. ·  Also check if the jewelry used which is made from titanium, gold or platinum  suits your skin and you are not allergic to either of the metals used. ·  The jewelry needs to be cleaned first with alcohol to prevent infections. Ensure that the equipment is always cleaned and sterilized before use. · Make sure that the needle that they use is always new. · Ensure that that the person who is doing body piercing is following all the standards of body piercing operations. · Post body piercing see to that you clean and keep the area from any bacteria to avoid any infections and use medications if necessary.  Just by following these tips you could have a healthy body pierce done and be safe.

Conceal the Grays’ naturally

Conceal the Grays’ naturally   Concealing the grays is something we can’t avoid doing and at the same time it is important to see that it complements your skin tone and doesn't look too obvious that you have colored it. For those who have naturally black hair it’s important that you colour hair and ensure that you don’t end up looking older than what you actually are . Presenting a few tips to help you dye naturally. -> See to that it complements your natural skin tone. -> Don’t  stray from rich tones and stick to your natural shade. -> If a new colour is added the natural hair will oxidize and turn the strands into an orange shade. -> When you have a dark hairline it tends to get dark faster. Use a colour that is two shades lighter for the hairline. -> Avoid hair colour that too dark and inky   which is called the "shoe polish" effect. It can look opaque, which can showcase grays and re-growth. It will also sap life and color from your face. -> Ask for a single-process highlights that bring your natural hair color one shade lighter which will add dimension & disguise the grays. -> For those using at-home hair-color kits, buy a box that's one shade lighter than the color you desire. -> Don’t leave the color on your hair for too long as it can get really dark and will make it look awkward. Try the medium-to-dark chestnut range of colours for your dark hair as these colours will keep it from looking obviously dyed, and will make you look much more natural and youthful.

Brighten Up Your Eyes

Brighten Up Your Eyes   Eyes are the most attractive and appealing part of a woman's body. So it is essential to make them look pretty and bright all the time. In an era where many women work in front of computers, there is a possibility of eyes becoming duller. However, constant care and attention can help us overcome this issue. Here are a few tips that can brighten up you eyes and make them look more expressive and beautiful.  1. Always Moisturize Your Eyes : Use a smooth moisturizer around the eyes and gently massage them for a couple of minutes everyday before you hit the bed.  2. Kajal Is the Magic : Most Indian women love using Kajal on their eyes. But here is a new tip !!! Never stop with just black. Mix and match your Kajal with two colors to make your eyes more vibrant.  3. Do Not Over Pluck : It is necessary to understand that hair growth reduces with age. This applies to eye brows as well. So you grow older, stop over plucking your eyebrows. Instead use tweezers to just set your eye brow curves right.  4. Use a Different Vegetable : Usage of cucumber on the eyes is old. Start using raw potato slices on the eyes to soothe your vision and also to remove the tan around the eye surface.  5. Contrast Eye Shadows : Eye shadows come in every color possible. Stop wearing the ones that match your clothes. Instead use a contrast color which will help you portray your eyes on the brighter side !!!  

DIY Manicure and Pedicure at Home

DIY Manicure and Pedicure at Home   Watch our expert beautician Madhu give simple Do-it-yourself tips for  a manicure and pedicure session at home. You can have healthy and beautiful hands and feet in the comforts of your home and the products mentioned in the video are easily available in the market.

Onions for Hair Growth

Onions for Hair Growth     Who would have ever thought that the humble onion could help in hair growth and prevent hair fall ! It also poses to be a smelly affair but what doesn’t one do for beauty and hair care. Now how is Onion beneficial for hair growth?  Onions are high on sulfur content and sulfur helps in increasing blood circulation. It also prevents skin inflammation due to its antibacterial properties. Moreover, onion juice makes your hair stronger, opens up the pores of your hair follicles that were blocked and prevents scalp infections at the same time. That’s a three-in-one benefit and why shouldn’t we make use of it. -> Blend on a couple of onions in your blender / mixie, add a small quantity of water so that it becomes easy to extract the juice. -> Strain the juice and apply this on your scalp avoid coating hair with this liquid. -> Leave it for 30 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo. -> Apply this on alternate days and remember for anything to work need time and your patience. -> You could also try mixing some rose water  to avoid the smell and enjoy the benefits of this juice for enhanced hair growth  One study from the Journal of Dermatology found that just after four weeks of using onion juice, 74% of individuals with alopecia areata experienced significant hair regrowth. Within six weeks of using onion juice, 84% of the individuals were reported to have hair regrowth.So its a scientifically proven fact that onions are good for hair growth.

Try the Hydra facial

Try the Hydra  facial   One of the latest beauty treatments for younger looking and healthy skin and especially for ladies who are on the run , this facial lasts only 20 minutes depending on the condition of your skin. The entire HydraFacial is performed using a vacuum based skin abrasion tip which is loaded with various serums, specially formulated to target and combat different skin complaints. The probe massage may not be soothing as a hand massage by  a facialist's hands, but the results are remarkable. The probe removes dead skin cells while bathing the healthy underlying skin with deep cleansing, exfoliating and antioxidant serums meaning that they are worked deep into the skin - exactly where they can take effect. The serums are clinically formulated to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, congested pores, hyper-pigmentation and acne-prone skin and are prescribed according to your needs. Post treatment it's recommended that you don't touch your skin with any product until the next day - to allow your skin time to absorb what’s already been pumped into it with the vacuum tip. The 50 minute version of the HydraFacial is something that celebrities like  Kate Winslet, Beyonce and Eva Mendes swear about which they have before their red carpet events.

Miss India 2014 –Koyal Rana

Miss India 2014 –Koyal Rana   The finals of the Miss India beauty pageant was an evening of extravagant entertainment at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai ,the winner of the contest was Koyal Rana from Delhi who was crowned Femina Miss India World 2014. Jhataleka Malhotra from Mumbai finished as the first runner-up and  Gail Nicole Da Silva from Margao, Goa as the second runner up. They were selected from the  top 5 finalists including Gail Nicole Da Silva, Jhataleka Malhotra, Koyal Rana, Lopamudra Raut and Nikhila Nandgopal.The judges for the event were Actors Vidyut Jamwal, Aditi Rao Hydari, Malaika Arora Khan, Abhay Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, fashion designer Manish Malhotra, rapper Honey Singh, Miss World 2013 Megan Young and World Champion Boxer Vijender Singh and actor Riteish Deshmukh compeering the event.

Summer Rosettes for your hair

Summer Rosettes for your hair   The braided rosette hairstyle is a very fresh and summery and this beautiful and very fairy princess kind of look is easy to do. Follow the steps given below and team it up with floral summer pinafore dress and add a few fresh flowers to your hair, for that fairytale look. It is easy, effortless and eye-catching. Step 1 : Spray locks with water sprat and scrunch gently for the wavy look. You need to get loose curls and if more movement is desired, curl random strands around a styling wand for 10 seconds, to create loose, natural curls. Step 2: Beginning in the right temple, pick up three strands of hair and twine together in a classic plait. Work to the ends and secure with a hair band, then repeat on the left. Pull the two braids around the center of the head, and tie them back of the head. Step 3 : Pull out a thick tuft of hair between the two plaits and twist it in the shape of a circle and pin it in place. Create a third braid, directly below the rose from three new strands of hair.

Matte finish your Makeup

Matte finish your Makeup     This spring the matte look is the new order of the day and it’s all about getting a velvety-smooth finish that doesn't look too made up. Now this is one kind of makeup that can suit both oily and dry skin types. A good daily skin routine is essential for all skin types before applying your makeup. Whether you have oily or dry skin, choosing a lightweight foundation with a good coverage. Not too much or else you end up with a pancake and too little may not cover your flaws. Color-match your foundation by applying the cream along your jaw line and blend down onto the neck, the right shade should blend into your skin tone How to apply the Matt look Apply the foundation lightly and, starting at the center of your forehead, blend the foundation outward, and add more coverage where it is needed. The shine-free look of matte skin makes it ideal for daytime or nighttime.  If you have oily skin, use a fluffy powder brush to lightly dust an oil-controlling pressed powder on shine-prone spots. If your skin is on the dry side, apply powder only to your T-zone; this will keep your lightweight matte finish from appearing cake-y. The beautiful matte base is right on trend and its classic, elegant and sophisticated!

Avoid frizzy Hair - Tips

Avoid frizzy Hair - Tips   Try these tips to keep your hair frizz free… Avoid Over shampooing Sodium lauryl sulfate, the key ingredient in most traditional shampoos, is an effective cleanser, but can leave hair dry and frizzy. To keep yours hydrated, try a 100 percent sulfate-free shampoo, and shampoo less often. For fine hair, cleanse every other day to keep the hair frizz free. Conditioning regularly Use a  good conditioner after shampooing your hair. You have special leave in  Conditioners for frizz prone hair which  will add moisture and shine to hair. Be sure to leave it on for at least five minutes in the shower for it to work effectively. Avoid rigorous towel drying Wiping wet hair with a towel will damage the  hair's cuticle, so gently press and squeeze out the water with a cloth preferably a cotton towel which absorb water. Hair care Style your hair with a brush made of soft and nylon bristles—This helps in distributing the natural oils and smoothing the cuticle. If your hair is curly, avoid the brush and use a wide toothed comb or simply run your fingers through your hair. Avoid pulling your hair Avoid running you fingers through your hair unnecessarily. As a habit when we are in deep thought we tend to pull or twist hair, the more you mess with it, the more frizz you create so let your tresses be.

IPL for Dark circles under the eyes

IPL for Dark circles under the eyes We have heard many tips to calm puffy eyes like placing slices of cucumbers, chilled tea bags, placing cold spoons and frozen ice under your eyes. These help in reducing the swelling under your eyes but the problem of dark circles still persist. What can you do? Makeup can help conceal dark circles. Hiding dark circles with concealer is a simpler option. Choose a concealer that matches your skin tone and pick a liquid formula for more coverage and lightly pat the concealer from the inner corner of your eye to just past the outer corner and blend it into your skin. Skin lightening creams that contain hydroquinone or kojic acid or Vitamin A may also diminish the darkness under the eyes. Another but slightly expensive optionis the  IPL or Intense Pulse Light treatment. The technology utilises a broad spectrum lightsource, with a general spectral range of 515 to 1200 nm. Because of the broad spectrum of the IPL light source they are unique, as opposed to lasers, in the ability to filter the light spectrum to target various chromophores in the skin. This can help by destroying those pigment cells and smoothing the skin. To see improvement you need to take at least 4 to 5 sittings. But if the dark circles are caused by extremely thin skin then it may not be so successful.

For Odor-free underarms

For Odor-free underarms   Come summer and the problem of smelly underarms is a bane for any man or woman. This is caused by apocrine glands, which are concentrated in your underarms and genitals and which secrete a substance that caused bacteria and thus causing strong odor. But to avoid this unpleasant odor you can try a few of these remedies to prevent it. ->Try rubbing vinegar or hydrogen peroxide onto your underarms during the day to cut down the bacteria. ->Some Deos which have which have witch hazel in it are known to keep the area dry and prevent odor. ->Baking soda or cornstarch is known to absorb moisture so you could try these. Try mixing either of them with plain talcum powder if you feel uncomfortable in using it directly. ->Keeping your armpits free from hair can help reduce sweat and smell. ->Try wearing underarm sweat pads which absorb sweat when you are wearing light clothes. This way you can prevent your clothes from sweat stains. ->Wearing loose cotton clothes is the best option for allowing air to circulate prevent body odor. Avoid any kind of polyester, nylon, silk and other fabrics which cause sweating. If the condition persists even after summer and if it is a genetic condition it is best advised to see a doctor who will give right medication to help you tide through this.