Applying chemical-laced mehndi (henna) on the hands can cause serious side effects including skin infection, doctors said, cautioning girls and women against using it. Mehndi dermatitis cases are on the rise, said Rohit Batra, dermatologist at Sir Gangaram Hospital. “We are getting 8 to 10 patients every day with serious side effects after applying mehndi on their … Read more
Stressed and hectic lifestyles, pollution, an unbalanced and unhealthy diet are just some of the reasons why skin looks lack luster. Try these pick-me-up masks and banish sallow skin. Papaya Mask Why papaya: The concentrated levels of vitamin A in papaya make it rich in anti-oxidants which help in fighting free radicals. … Read more
Dry skin can look awful, since it tends to flake, inflame and wrinkle easily. It also ages faster. These face packs will surely work wonders in keeping skin moisturized and hydrated. Avocado Mask Why avocado: With its healthy fats and phytonutrients, avocados are great for moisturizing dry skin and hair. They are full of monounsaturated fat … Read more
Winter is the one time of the year where your body demands lot of attention. Be it hair, skin, body-functioning – everything needs to be taken care of. Dry skin is common problem in winter. So, to keep glowing and flaunt a soft-as-silk skin, one should be very regular with … Read more
Essential oils are powerful concentrates of herbal energy, true essences of well being. They are good for the heart because of their beneficial scent, good for the body and the skin, but they need to be used carefully. Here’s our guide to using them. What are essential oils? Essential oils are … Read more
This mask, based on roses, is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin. Ingredients: Optional: 6 fresh rose petals 2 tbsps rosewater 1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat) 1 tbsp runny honey (to get honey runny, you can warm it in … Read more
To get beautiful skin, you’re spoil for choice in terms of products. But if you want something other than manufactured cosmetics, natural home remedies can work wonders for your complexion. Here are a few of our favorite granny remedies. Dry skin Use rosebay willow herb to remove make-up Throw a bunch … Read more
Blush is beautiful & a makeup must have. Here are some unique uses of it. 1. Eye Shadow I actually use this one all of the time! Did you know that one of the uses for blush can actually revolve around using it as an eye shadow Blush has been known to … Read more
Cleanse and mositurize your dehydtared and dry Skin with homemade masks is no longer difficult. Try this citrus mask for wonders. Ingredients: ½ Ripe Organic Avocado 3 Chunks Fresh Pineapple ¼ Organic Lime 1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 TBS Honey (Local, if available) To Cleanse Before Mask: approximately ½ … Read more
Coffee and cocoa masks have long been a favorite of beauty aficionados. As a combination, they decrease puffiness in the face and the eye area, brighten skin and wake up a dull-ish complexion (hello caffeine!). What I love most about this mask is that the ingredients are so readily available … Read more