How to get rid of dark underarms:

Dark armpits can be detrimental to one’s self confidence (especially in public). Woman with dark underarms face crisis as they can’t wear sexy sleeveless blouse or cocktail dress. Discolored underarms should not be a hindrance to wear your favorite outfit as they can be naturally treated at home.

The best way to treat underarms is to eliminate the causes that result in this condition, various causes of dark armpits are- wearing tight clothes (that constantly abrade your armpits), excessive sweating, removing hair using blunt shaver, and use of alcohol based deodorants.

Home remedies to treat dark armpits:

1.     Baking soda:

Rub baking soda on the affected area after taking shower as this works as a natural whitening agent and controls body odor.

2.     Coconut oil:

Coconut oil is great in treating dark armpits just apply some coconut oil on the affected area.

3.     Potato juice:

Apply potato juice on your armpits for 10 minutes and rinse it off. Regular use of potato juice would gradually create whitening effects.

4.     Honey and lemon:

Take 1 tablespoon honey; add 5-6 drops lemon juice in it. Apply this mixture on your armpits for the fairer underarms.

5.     Lemon juice, turmeric powder and cucumber juice:

Apply a mixture of lemon juice, turmeric powder and cucumber juice on your dark armpits for 20 minutes to whiten your dark armpits.

A valuable suggestion:

Don’t shave your underarms as it darkens them. The best way to remove hair is waxing your underarms.

How to apply lipstick:

When it comes to make-up, lipstick is the crucial element to enhance our looks. This guide is going to teach you how to get good-looking lips regardless of size and shape of your lips.

Step 1- Exfoliate your lips:

Make a paste, using sugar and water. Rub the paste on your lips for 20 seconds and rinse it off. Smear some lip balm on your lips to moisturize your lips.

Step 2- Apply lip liner:

Lipstick lasts longer if you define your lips using a lop liner. Go for a lip liner 2 shades darker than your lipstick.

• For plump lips, apply lip liner just outside your natural lip line.

Step 3- Apply lipstick:

You can directly apply lipstick onto your lips from the lips but it is easier to get the right amount on and in the right place using a brush (make sure the lip brush is clean, dry and already there is no lipstick on it).

• Start from the middle and fill in the whole lips with color within the lip line (using the brush).

Step 4- Apply a second layer:

After adding the first coat, apply a little more if desired but remember greasy lips are unattractive and tend to rub off easily onto everything.

Step 5- Blot the lips:

Blot your lips to make your lipstick last longer. Simply blot your lips using a tissue paper.

Step 6- Lip gloss:

Add a little lip gloss for the final touch. Dab a little gloss on the center of your lips and spread it out.

Step 7- Reapply lipstick:

Reapply lipstick every few hours as no matter how brilliantly you have applied the lipstick, it will fade through the day.

How to make wax at home-Do It Yourself

Hair removal is one of the common beauty practices. There are various ways to remove body hair like shaving, hair removal creams etc. but waxing is the safest one and you can prepare homemade organic wax that too in an easy and cost effective way.

Ingredients required:

• Granulated Sugar (200 grams)
• Honey (150-200 grams)
• ½ Lemon
• Essential oil (10 drops)

Method:

Take granulated sugar in a saucepan and melt it on a medium flame. Allow the sugar to boil for two minutes (keep stirring it well using a wooden spoon to prevent it from burning). Once sugar attains the brown color, add aromatic essential oil (of your choice) into the sugar to render fragrant appeal. Now add honey to the saucepan and stir well (on a medium flame). Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture while you stir. Sieve the mixture using a clean cotton towel and allow it to rest for 2 minutes. Knead the mass (until its golden yellow) and store it in an airtight container.

5 tips to get straight hair naturally:

Do you want to flaunt your silky straight hair???

You needn't shudder at the idea of hovering around salons, spending hours on harsh chemical treatments to get straight hair. A few home therapies can definitely straighten your hair in a natural way. Just give your hair these home treatments and find yourself with silky straight hair that you have just seen in your favorite shampoo commercial!!!

1.    Coconut milk and lemon:

Coconut milk is an excellent way to push the frizzy hair making them straight. Take a glass full of fresh coconut milk and squeeze few drops of lemon into it and refrigerate the mixture for some time until a creamy layer is formed on the top of it. Apply this cream on your scalp and entire length of hair thoroughly. Cover your hair with a hot towel for 10- 15 minutes follow it up with a hair wash using a mild shampoo. Repeat this process once a week to get straight hair naturally.

2.    The Milky Way:

Milk treatment is another way of straightening your hair. What you need to do is to fill a spray bottle with (1/2 cup) milk. Wet your hair and let them dry before moving to the next step. Now, using the spray bottle spray milk all over your hair and leave them to dry for 15-20 minutes. Wash you hair using a mild shampoo followed by conditioning. Finally rinse off hair with Luke warm water and leave the towel on for 5 minutes then remove the towel and let your hair dry naturally. This method will add substantial amount of moisture to your hair leaving them smooth and straight.

3.    Luke warm oil:

Oil nourishes and hydrates your hair making them lustrous and straight. Apply Luke warm oil (you can choose coconut oil, olive oil or any other oil of your choice) on the scalp and hair properly and cover your hair with a warm towel for 20-30 minutes. Now wash your hair thoroughly using a mild shampoo and keep your hair covered with towel for few minutes. Remove the towel and let your hair dry naturally.

4. Milk and eggs:

Treat your hair with milk and eggs to get healthy and glossy straight hair. Comb your clean and dry hair using a wide toothed comb to get rid of tangles. Whisk an egg and add 2 cups of milk in it. Apply the mixture over your hair (for 30 minutes) and wrap a plastic cap over your hair (to retain the moisture). Now wash your hair using a mild shampoo, leave on the towel for few minutes and let your hair dry naturally.

5.    Fuller’s earth (Multani mitti):

Take 1 cup fuller’s earth (multani mitti); 5 tablespoons of rice and 1 egg white. Mix all the ingredients well and add some water to form a loose paste. Cover up your thoroughly with this pack and brush your hair down 2-3 times using a wide comb (the idea is to keep your hair as straight as possible). Let the pack dry which can take around 40 minutes. Wash it off properly with water to get silky, smooth and straight hair.

Happy straightening!!!

10 hot lipstick shades:

1.     Nude:

Nude lipstick is neutral that makes it perfect to complement any outfit you are wearing, from the brightest red to white to yellow tones.

2.     Pale peach:

Pale peach is sensational with blacks, whites, greens and browns but keep this lip color far, far away from reds.

3.     Wine:

Wine or burgundy works wonders with winter palettes, especially black and charcoal.

4.     True red:

For the sensational look, wear true red lip color with black, trendy grays and whites.

5.     Berry:

Berry is a well rounded color as it complements greens and browns, black and gray, white and cream …any color you pick except red.

6.     Dark Terracotta:

Terracotta endows your black, green or brown outfit with richness and warmth.

7.     Ruby:

Just like the gem it is named after, ruby lip color dazzles dark neutrals such as black and grays.

8.     Red-orange:

Red-orange lip color undoubtedly brings in attention and looks great with an outfit in muted gray and brown tones.

9.     Peachy pink:

Pink that tends to be peach gives forth soft touch and takes a back seat to heavy eye make-up and vibrant outfit.

10.   Hot pink:

Hot pink looks fabulous with toned-down eyes and outfits in neutral and metallic shades.