Is there some magic ingredient in goat’s milk that performs miracles for skin that is affected by eczema or psoriasis? There are those that say, yes, indeed, goat’s milk does have almost magical properties when it comes to skin. Cleopatra bathed in goat’s milk in ancient Egypt, and goats are … Read more
It’s a lesson many learned early in life: drink your milk to build strong, healthy bones. Moms and dads recognize the importance of milk – which is rich in calcium and other nutrients – in their growing kids’ diet. Unfortunately, that message often is lost later in life. Karen Hudson, … Read more
London: Slumdog Millionaire’s golden run continues. The film is all set for the Oscars next month with 10 nominations to its credit, three of which belong to A R Rahman. The film has already bagged four Golden Globes and 11 Bafta nominations. Commercially too, it has already grossed over $40 … Read more
Following tips from our expert ensure a carefree winter for all those who dread it. Skin For itchy skin, add half a cup of vinegar to a bucket of water. Use it at the end of your bath. Add a tablespoon of honey to your bath water. This also has … Read more
Use a facial scrub once a week. For very dry skin, avoid soap and use a cleansing gel or cream. For the body, use a mild, glycerine soap. Apply sesame seed (til) oil on the body before your bath. Mix honey with egg yolk and a little milk and apply … Read more
1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. 2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour. 3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose … Read more
Pamper your hands and feet with these simple beauty aids. The face may be the window to our soul and thus, deserving of all the special care that we lavish on it but our hands do a lot for us and those around us and our feet do the important … Read more
One of the joys of womanhood is taking the time to pamper to face each new day looking and feeling the best. Women normally reserve pampering for special occasions such as weddings. On the contrary, periodic pampering sessions ensure that women are always prepared to face new challenges with confidence … Read more
As a beauty aid, turmeric prevents and cures pigmentation, maintains the PH balance and makes the skin glow. Turmeric is an integral part of a bride’s beauty regimen in Pakistan and even as far as Java. Turmeric, which is a perennial plant about 60 to 90 cm in height, has … Read more
Skin should be your prized asset. A healthy diet, enough sleep, regular exercise and a complete beauty regime are all very important in maintaining good skin. Your skin just like you requires a diet to keep it taut and supple. But this diet needs to be altered to meet the … Read more