Its winter and time you began your skin care routine. Winter means different things to different people… relief from humidity, basking in the sunshine, log fires, a promise of spring…. But to most of us, the cold season means beauty problems in the form of a dry, dehydrated skin. And, … Read more
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder but signs of beauty do not last forever. Advancing age often transforms what we perceive as attributes of beauty. For example, hair is considered to be one of the objects of beauty. Millions of rupees are spent every year by marketers and … Read more
Items for your handbag: Tissues are very handy and wet tissues are ideal during summer. A powder compact, with compressed powder, is a must. It comes with its own applicator and is most useful to touch up and refresh your face. First dab your face with tissue and then touch … Read more
Even if you cannot afford professional treatment, there’s still a lot you can do for yourself from home beauty treatments. A weekly light scrubbing down with pumice stone or a scrub gives a regular exfoliation, which is a must to give the skin a satin smooth look. Also include healthy … Read more
Use a dark foundation by two shades of your skin colour. Its job is to create shadows, to slim, minimize and hollow. So, it should essentially be matte as any sheen would catch the light and bring it to the fore. Highlighter Its job is to pick out your ‘high’ … Read more
It never fails. Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the face invaders, they’re back and larger than life! Suddenly, you feel like an alien, and the only thing you want to do move…to another planet. But wait! Instead of waging war on you skin by blasting blemishes … Read more
CLEAN! Wash your face with a gentle, oil- and fragrance-free cleanser; preferably a nondetergent one labeled pH balanced. If you have oily skin all over your face, use a cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid. Don’t scrub – irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts. … Read more
Real beauty comes with maturity. With a little help from our beauty expert, you can easily take on the world and come out the winner. The older woman actually has a better idea of the colors that suit her and has probably developed good taste. Make-up certainly helps to add … Read more