How to get Soft, Beautiful and Youthful hands:

Do you want to have soft, supple and youthful hands?

Pamper your hands with tender loving care and follow these simple points:

1.  Moisturize:

Keep your moisturizer somewhere close -within easy access, so that you can apply it on your hands time and again everyday especially during winters. As every time you wash your hands they strip off some moisture, so in order to compensate the moisture loss you need to smear on the moisturizer at regular intervals. Apply the moisturizer on your cuticles as well to avoid cracking and drying.

2.  Apply Sunscreen:

As far as sun protection is concerned, we concentrate on our face and neck and forget about the hands. As our hands are exposed to sun even they need protection from harmful UV rays.  So, don’t forget to apply sunscreen with SPF 15-30 on your hands before leaving home.

3.  Gentle wash:

Use a mild and anti-bacterial soap/hand wash to prevent dryness (as dryness can cause the hands to look older).

4.  Protection during domestic chores:

Always wear gloves while washing the dishes or whenever your hands are exposed to harsh detergents and hot water.

Dark chocolate keeps you young:

Chocolates are quite irresistible and once we begin to eat, it becomes difficult to control the sweet temptations.

Do you know the delicious bar can even "Turn back the clock"!!!

Chocolate (especially dark chocolate) is rich in antioxidants and contains anti-aging properties as well. It increases the production of collagen which helps in skin tightening and renewal, thereby delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

It imparts a healthy glow to your skin keeping it young and glowing.

Note: Stick on to unsweetened and high-quality chocolate (with at least 70 percent cocoa) not the sugary milk bars.

Home remedies to get rid of pimples fast:

1. Ice:

Ice aids in the reduction of redness, swelling and inflammation of pimples in a short span. Just wrap the ice cube in a cotton handkerchief and hold it on the affected area for few seconds then wait for few seconds and again do the same (repeat the process for 5 minutes). This will help in improving the blood circulation, removing the excess oil, tightening the skin pores and thereby quickly healing the affected area.

2. Toothpaste:

The white toothpaste that you use to clean your teeth can be used to cure pimples as well. This remedy is really effective when used after ice remedy. Just apply the toothpaste on the affected area before going to bed and rinse your face the following morning. Follow this remedy religiously for few weeks; you will definitely witness a significant improvement in your skin.

Note: Don’t use gel based toothpaste. Go for the regular white toothpaste.

3. Lemon:

Lemon juice is a miracle cure for pimples as it helps pimples to dry up faster. Take a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice mix a tablespoon of honey in it. Apply the concoction on the affected area for 10-15 minutes (using a cotton ball) and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

4. Garlic:

Another quick remedy to get rid of pimples is a garlic clove. Cut a garlic clove into two and rub it on the affected area. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Note: For better results eat a raw garlic clove daily as it helps in blood purification.

5. Tea Tree Oil:

The anti-bacterial properties of tea tree oil make it an excellent cure for acne and pimples. It helps in fighting bacteria and soothes the skin by reducing redness and inflammation of pimples. Take a few drops of tea tree oil and mix a tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel in it and dab the mixture on the affected area using a cotton ball. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

Sonam Kapoor’s Earrings Collection:

Sonam Kapoor is a style icon for countless girls and entices to impersonate her, with her impeccable fashion sense and unbeatable style. When it comes to dressing up for an event she always enchants us with her fashion flair and extravagant taste. While her outfits are drool worthy, she always teams it up with a pair of exquisite earrings.

Let’s check out the earrings collection of this Fashion diva: 

These dazzling earrings are complementing her Indian attires making her look jaw dropping beautiful in her Desi Avatar:

This lady rocks the western looks as well. Look at the fusion of western dresses and the chandelier earrings:

 

The Fashionista knows- how to add a zing to the casual look. Check out the way  she has embellished the ensemble with the light danglers:

Winter skin woes-Tips to stay protected:

Turn down hot water bath (though irresistible) and avoid the use of soaps during winters. As, harsh soaps and hot water tend to strip your skin of its natural oils making it rough and dry.

• Always use lukewarm water.  

• As far as possible, go for home made body packs and choose a moisturizing soap/body wash enriched with emollients like Cocoa butter, Shea butter, Aloevera, Milk cream etc.

• Always nourish your body with a daily moisturizer to restore its moisture, after the shower.

The Perfect hair oil for winters:

The cool breeze, warm sunshine and the vibrant winter palette makes us fall in love with the winters and the best part about winters is cozying up with hot and delicious cuisines. Likewise, our hair also needs some extra nourishment to ward off chilly winters. Here is the perfect treat for your hair:

Make a perfect cocktail by blending a combination of:

• Mustard oil
• Almond oil
• Coconut oil
• Olive oil

Take equal quantities of these oils and mix them together. Apply the concoction (lukewarm) from roots to scalp and massage your hair thoroughly for 15-20 minutes and wash your hair the following morning, using a mild shampoo.

This magical potion can work wonders for your hair as it helps in stimulating hair growth, combats hair fall, prevents premature graying of hair, strengthens hair follicles, restores the bounce of  hair and treats dry and damaged hair making them look long, thick and lustrous.

Benefits of rose water:

Rose water is an important product in a woman's beauty regime. It is a perfect treat for the skin and its regular inclusion in the face packs or direct application will give you incredible results . Here we go with certain benefits that rose water caters to your skin:

1. Moisturizing properties of rose water helps in nourishing, softening and protecting the skin in harsh weather.

2. Rose water works as a great cleanser that aids in removing excess oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores, preventing the outbreak of acne and pimples.

3. Rose water acts as a mild astringent, can even be used after facials and clean-ups to close the open pores.

4. Rose water with its anti-inflammatory properties soothes and calms the distressed and irritated skin by reducing the redness.

5. Rejuvenating properties of rose water helps in fighting the signs of aging and reducing wrinkles. Applying rose water after steaming helps in tightening the skin pores.

6. Rose water can be used as a natural makeup remover, use it at night to get rid of all the dirt and grime that your skin has gathered throughout the day.

7. Freshen up your face especially in the scorching summers by spraying rose water mist on your face.

So, don’t just extol!!!! Dab a few drops of rose water on your face to reap these benefits.

7 Biggest Exfoliating mistakes:

Exfoliation is one of the pivotal elements of a woman's beauty regime as it aids in removing dead skin cells, dirt and impurities from the skin's top layer giving you soft, supple and radiant skin but we  tend to take  the exfoliation part so easy and snappy, that we can hardly think of any possible exfoliating mistake. However there are a number of ways you might be harming your skin while exfoliating instead of imparting any help to it.

So beauties don’t devastate your skin any more by making any of the mistakes listed below:

Well you don’t have to make the major changes but there are certain points you should be aware of when you are exfoliating your skin.

1.  Dry Exfoliation (without water):

When the very thought of dry scrubbing is so painful just imagine the damage it can cause to your skin, as dry scrubbing creates a lot of friction on your face thereby harming the sensitive skin. Always splash some water on your face before you start exfoliating as it helps in lubricating the skin and makes the scrubbing easier.

2.  Using the wrong product:

For choosing the right product for exfoliating your skin, the golden rule is to go for a mild scrub (one with rounded micro beads is gentle) and avoid the one with scratchy or pointed beads or particles.

3.  Exfoliating dirty/unclean skin:

Use a mild cleanser to cleanse your face before scrubbing and make sure that your skin is free from any sort of dirt, grime and makeup before you start exfoliating. As dirt or grime on the skin hinders the job of the scrub, can even clog the skin pores instead of cleaning them.

4.  Too much Exfoliation:

Most of the women are tempted to use the scrub quite often with an idea “The more the better and cleaner” but this is not true. Limit the use of scrub once or twice a week (once a week is just perfect).

5.  Using wrong technique (for exfoliation):

Avoid vigorous rubbing and strong strokes, as your facial skin is delicate. Gently wipe out dead skin cells using a mild scrub (in a circular motion) for not more than 15-20 second.

6.  Exfoliating  distressed skin :

When your skin is irritated or is in a bad condition defer the use of scrub until your skin recovers its natural health. Scrubbing your skin in its vulnerable state can even worsen the skin problems.

 

7.  Skipping moisturizer: 

Pamper your skin with a mild moisturizer after exfoliating your skin. As scrubbing may leave your skin dry hence it is really important to slather on the moisturizer immediately after exfoliating to take care of freshly cleansed pores.