Beauty and Health

With the festive season around the corner and endless parties and festivities that go with it, the skin and hair need to look healthy and stunning. In this article I have conjured up some INSTA recipes (both magical and natural) that are guaranteed to work and give some fabulous results to dead looking  skin  and hair. So wake up and imbibe these spells into your festive look. 1. For dull, oily and combination skin Massage the skin with iced yoghurt and sprinkle some sugar along with it. Now takeorange halves and scrub gently until the granules melt. Wash the face with iced water and see the difference. 2. For dull, tired and dry skin Massage the skin with papaya. Then make a scrub by mixing oats and honey along with a little cold milk and scrub the skin. Wash off with ice cold milk and water and pat dry. 3. Suffering from frizzy hair? Try this simple, quick and easy-to-make spray. Take slices of two lemon and simmer in two cups of water until it reduces to half th

A healthy and beautiful complexion is not really a rocket science, if natural skin care tips and homemade skin care tips are kept in mind. So, don’t break into a sweat every time you have a pesky pimple, see those ugly tan lines, or spot the first signs of ageing. Relax! They can easily fixed with the help of easy to make natural homemade remedies. Follow the beauty tips given below and bid adieu to every and any skin problem you have ever had. Step 1 – Cleanse: Find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it. You can use a deep pore cleansing lotion if you have dry skin or a face wash if your skin is acne-prone. It’s important to remove signs of dirt, grime and pollution every day. However, be careful not to cleanse too often. When you wash your face too often or use harsh cleansers, you tend to strip all your natural oils, which is not a great thing. Don’t wash your face more than two times a day; in fact, washing your face at night is most essential to

Being an oily skinned beauty, I am always very careful about picking a new product. The main concerns for oily skin are generally clogged pores, sweaty skin, acne, scars, and blemishes. So, I always need face packs that are light on the skin and take care of these issues. I have created this list of face packs that are the best for oily,  acne-prone skin . Pick any one of your choice and your life will be saved. 1. The Face Shop Damyang Bamboo Fresh Soothing Gel: At times, oily skinned beauties badly feel the need of hydration. But, using a heavy moisturizing pack can cause breakouts. This bamboo gel can be a savior for such skin. The gel spreads smoothly on the skin and provides a great dose of hydration in 15-20 minutes. It gives an instant cooling sensation and refreshes the  dull skin . If you have oily skin, this product is a must in your kitty. 2. Himalaya Clarifying Mud Pack Combination to Oily Skin: This is the most effective Multani Mitti pack available and it clarifies

Aloe vera gel Aloe vera is the cheapest and most effective moisturizer available for oily, acne prone skin. The gel based formula keeps the skin soft without making it greasy or oily. This product is loaded with the goodness of cucumber and liquorice, known for their skin calming and antioxidant properties respectively. It never causes any breakout and also helps fade stubborn, old acne scars. Other affordable aloe vera gels are available from various brands like Patanjali and The Face Shop. 2.  Fab India Vitamin E De Pigmentation Cream This is another affordable option from an Indian brand. Although the cream looks a little thick textured, it actually gets absorbed very well into the skin and does not make it look greasy at all. The goodness of vitamin E brightens up the face, fades scars and makes the skin super soft and supple. 3.  Aroma Magic Vitamin C Skin Lightening Gel Vitamin C is known for clearing tan and other marks, making the skin bright and giving an even finish. Thi

​Lemon and honey water LEMON AND HONEY WATER: The oldest trick in the book, lemon and honey water is concoction which never fails. Lemon with its acidic properties and honey with its cooling effects are the perfect combination to ... LEMON AND HONEY WATER: The oldest trick in the book, lemon and honey water is concoction which never fails. Lemon with its acidic properties and honey with its cooling effects are the perfect combination to serve as a morning weight loss drink. Coffee with lemon shot OFFEE AND LEMON SHOT: The caffeine charged drink has numerous benefits for weight watchers. All you need is an expresso shot and add lemon juice to it. Consume this before your workout for better metabolism. RASPBERRY OR STRAWBERRY MINT WATER: Packed with vitamins, minerals, and high level of antioxidants, berries are another set of extraordinary fruits for weight loss. If the bland tasteless water does not appeal to your tongue, add a mint sprig and berries to make your weight loss less b

Apply a lip mask as often as required: Lip masks can do wonders for your lips. Not only do they leave your lips feeling and looking incredibly soft, they have long-term healing effects for your lips. Here are some amazing DIY lip masks that you can prepare at home: •  Glycerin and lemon mask:  Mix one teaspoon of glycerin with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it on to your lips 2-3 times a week for super soft and pink lips. •  Lemon and honey mask:  Mix one teaspoon of honey with half a teaspoon of lemon juice to make this lip mask. The honey will heal and soften your lips, while the lemon juice will get rid of excessive pigmentation. •  Rose lip mask:  Soak a few rose petals in a bowl of cold milk overnight. Take out the rose petals in the morning, crush them to form a paste, and add a few drops of the milk to the paste. Apply this on to your lips for incredible results. •  Aloe vera lip mask:  For this, you will need a little bit of fresh aloe vera gel mixed with some coconut

To exfoliate your lips effectively, you will need an old, soft toothbrush or a washcloth and a good lip scrub. Although there are many lip scrubs available in the market, it’s easy to make one at home. Here are two recipes that you can try at home: •  Sugar and oil lip scrub:  A sugar lip scrub is one of the most popular DIY lip scrubs. All you need is a little bit of white sugar mixed with some coconut oil or olive oil. Apply this on to your lips and scrub away with a toothbrush or washcloth and you’ll be amazed by the results. •  Milk and turmeric scrub:  Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric powder with one teaspoon of cold milk. Apply it onto your lips and scrub it off once it is dry. Your lips will be healed, hydrated and incredibly soft.

In this post, I’m going to take you through some easy and effective ways to get baby soft and naturally pink lips. Because our lips don’t have any natural oil glands, they’re exceptionally prone to becoming dry, dehydrated and flaky. And although the regular application of lip balm can help to a certain degree, it doesn’t show great results when you have very  chapped lips . Soft, supple and naturally pink lips are a sign of good health and well being, and luscious lips can also greatly enhance your smile. Here are some things that you can try at home to get baby soft lips. There are many lip scrubs and lip masks that you can make at home for this purpose. 1. Exfoliate your lips at least once a week: 2. Apply a lip mask as often as required: 3. Invest in a good quality lip balm: 4. Wear a lip balm with SPF: 5. Don’t forget to take off your lipstick:

1. Collistar deep moisturizing cream This is a fabulous nighttime moisturizer which is non-greasy and non-oily in nature. It sinks into your skin and makes it breathable at the same time. It has a lovely fragrance and makes your skin radiant with continuous usage. It can also be used as a  makeup primer  in winters. 2. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Yogurt Lotion: The body lotion has a vanilla scent. This is light and non-greasy and makes your skin super-hydrated. This gets into your skin and in turn, you can enjoy the soft and supple skin. The lotion stays on your skin for long and thus, there is no need to reapply the lotion. 3. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream: This is a moisturizing cream which is non-greasy and very comfortable on the skin. It is lightweight and provides hydration throughout the day. Also, the cream does not clog pores and thus, keeps the skin light and breathable. Adding to this, it is a quite an affordable cream. 4. Himalaya Herbals Intensive Moisturizing Cream:

Facial creams are one of the most important parts of your skin care regimen. You need something that will moisturize and act as a shield to protect your skin from pollutants and prevent sun damage. But how do we identify the best creams? Well, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a compilation of the 20 best face creams available for women of different skin types and for women who are tackling different skin issues, because your skin deserves the best! Read on to find out more. Best Face Creams For Women Face Creams For Oily, Acne-Prone And Combination Skin If you’re someone with oily to combination skin, you were probably under the misconception that you don’t need to moisturize – but turns out, skipping moisturizer can only make your skin worse. Using the right kind of products for your skin type will help you combat and control excess oil production. So here we go. 1. Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydroxy Skin Renewal Moisturizer Buy Lotus Herbals Alphamoist Alpha Hydro