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How To Use Cologne

Cologne is the term used on context of a perfume that is made in the style that originated in Cologne, Germany. It comprises of a mixture of citrus oils, including those of lemon, orange, tangerine, bergamot, lime, grapefruit and neroli, in a base of dilute ethanol. Apart from that, cologne can also have essential oils, like lavender oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil, petit-grain (orange leaf) oil and jasmine oil, in it. In today's world, cologne is considered almost a necessary application, especially before you step out of the house. In the following lines, we will tell you the proper way to apply cologne.

How To Use Cologne
If you are using the cologne after a long time or have just bought the bottle from the market, first ensure that it is spraying out the correct amount. In such a case, you might have to take a few pumps to get the cologne out of the bottle.
Now, you should spray one pump of cologne on either your left or right wrist.
Rub the wrists together, so that the cologne gets evenly spread on both of them.
Spray the cologne on your hands/fingers and wipe them behind the ears, on the chest and on the side of your neck (where you feel the pulse).
If your cologne bottle doesn't come with a spray top, put your finger over the top and turn the bottle upside down.
Thereafter, apply it on the inside of your wrists, behind the ears, on the chest and on the side of your neck.

Some Tips
It is always advisable to pat the cologne on the desired body parts. Do not rub, as rubbing would make the natural oils on your skin cover the cologne.
While spraying cologne, make sure to keep it away from your clothes. If you spray it onto the clothes, you might end up running them.
Whenever you buy cologne, spray a little from the tester onto the inside of your wrist. Wait for a few seconds before smelling it. If you like the fragrance, buy it.
Remember that the cologne should be enough to leave a lingering presence after you have passed a person. But, it should not be so powerful that a room starts reeking of it the moment you enter.

How To Apply Bronzer

You want to amaze people in the party with your recently tan looks! Of course, neither do you have time to sit at the shore or tanning salon, nor are the negative effects of UV rays letting you take the natural tan. Obviously, you will be relying on bronzer to give your face a sun-kissed appearance. To assure you once more, you have chosen the right way to look great without being exposed to the bright sun. However, application of bronzer needs immense consideration, since uneven or excessive bronzer can make your skin look shabby and fake. If you’ve correct know-how about application, then bronzer is the best as well as quick and easy way to get that lovely golden tan. The powder form of bronzer is the most popular one, so here are given simple steps to brush on a natural glow.

How to Apply Bronzer

Things Required
Bronzer
1 Large Soft Brush
1 Cotton Pad/Sponge

Procedure
First of all, apply a base or translucent power over face and neck as it will absorb the oil and moisture from skin. Such oil and moisture can lead to steaks and make the bronzer look unnatural.

You can apply the bronzer to the whole face. However, bronzer is usually applied to the key areas such as forehead, nose and cheek-bones.

First of all, swirl the brush evenly in the bronzing powder and tap off the excess.
Start sweeping motions with the brush from the top of the forehead, working down the nose and then the cheeks.

Start working lightly and fabricate the color steadily for an adapted shade. You can apply it to chin also.

Check the application in daylight or natural lighting to make sure that there are no streaks or bronzer is not too heavy.

If bronzer is too much, then blend it down evenly with a cotton pad or sponge.

Tips
Apply bronzer mainly to the key areas i.e. the areas where sun mostly rests, like cheekbones and the bridge of nose.

Apply bronzer not only to face but also to your neck, otherwise it will create a fake look. Blend the bronzer well.

Don’t over apply bronzer; otherwise it will give you a fake and shabby look.
Don’t apply foundation instead of powder, because it can make the tan look appear muddy.

For dry skin, it’s better to apply moisturizer evenly before applying the base powder.

Prefer not wearing copper lipstick or eye shadow when wearing bronzer, otherwise you’ll look metallic.

While removing excess bronzer, don't blow on the brush because if a little moisture reaches the brush, it can lead to streaks.

How To Buy Sunscreen

The sun spares nothing, whether it is a dense forest or your exposed skin. The notion is not new and perhaps all of us know that the sunrays can be harmful. Though you cannot stop moving out of your house, you can guard yourself with adequate clothing, a hat and glasses. However, such protection isn’t viable at all times, so all you can do is use sunscreen lotion which is quick and easy means to shield yourself from the Sun. Now the point is which sunscreen to buy since the market is loaded with many brands and to choose the right one is a big deal. Don’t worry, here we are providing some requisites of a good sunscreen to help you buy the correct one for yourself.

To start with, make out the distinction between a sunscreen and a sunblock. A sunscreen could be any form of product, having a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or less. An SPF of 15 indicates that it would take 15 times longer to burn the skin with the sunscreen than without. An SPF of 30 or more is found in a sunblock.

If you have fair skin, use a sunblock with SPF 30 or more and you need it especially more between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, when you’re at high altitude, near the equator, or outside in a sunny day. It is essential for everyone, including kids. Throughout the life-span, skin mostly gets damaged before the age of 18. Fair-skinned people require more protection.

Ensure that your sunscreen is marked ‘broad spectrum’ as it will shield against, both UVA (ultraviolet-A) and UVB (ultraviolet-B) rays. If you are over-exposed to the Ultraviolet radiation, it increases the risk of basal-cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.

Make out what protection you’re receiving. A sunscreen with SPF 15 provides you 94 to 95% UVB coverage, while SPF 28 gives you up to 96% coverage.

If you remain outside for longer duration daily, purchase zinc oxide or titanium oxide (or dioxide) to guard your ears, nose and lips. Such opaque and chemical-free sunblocks are perfect for sensitive skin. Z-Cote is the latest product that offers zinc-oxide protection. It is transparent; therefore you can evade that whitest look.

If you do swimming or sweat a lot, then but a water-resistant or waterproof sunscreen.

In case you’re allergic to certain skin products, go for PABA-free, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic sunscreen. Take a patch-test on your skin to verify whether the sunscreen is actually non-allergic.

If you’re prone to breaking out, choose a sunscreen which is noncomedogenic as it will not block the pores.

Based on your personal liking, select from the range of lotions, gels, ointments, wax sticks and sprays. Wax sticks are usually for lips. For restless kids, sprays can be an easy job.

30 minutes before going out in the Sun, sunscreen should be applied liberally to the exposed parts. Reapply the sunscreen in every two hours, or more frequently if you sweat too much.

Best Brands of Sunscreen in India
Avon
Ayur
Biotique
Fair & lovely
Himalaya
Lakme
Lotus Herbals
Nivea
Oriflame
Shahnaz Hussain
VLCC

How To Buy Bronzer

A tanned look to the complexion imparts a healthy glow. In fact, this glistening look has now become a part of the latest fashion. However, the actual tanning could be harmful for skin and thwart the preferred upshot. To evade such situation, bronzer is a wonderful provisional solution that also aids to conceal blemishes and enhance features. With a little patience and right knowledge, you can buy the right bronzer matching your skin tone. L'Oreal, Avon, Nivea, Olay and Revlon are some of the best brands for bronzer in India. Follow the steps and give your skin a sun-kissed glow.

Procedure
Check out the stores and explore your options. Make certain that you're not allergic to the bronzer you select, by reading-through the constituents mentioned on the packet.

Decide the kind of coverage you would prefer, because bronzer can be applied to your entire face (including neck) or simply over key areas for enhancing features like cheeks.

Select the type of bronzer that can do best with your skin. Bronzer comes in the form of spray, liquid and powder. Try to find one which has numerous different shades so as to provide a more natural tan look to your skin.

Match the bronzer anchored in your skin tone. It must create a natural tan look, without getting too dark. So, the bronzer must be just a few shades darker than your natural skin tone.

For application, take the appropriate applicator that goes well with your type of bronzer. A sponge-like applicator or fingers work fine for liquid, while a blush or powder brush work great for a loose bronzer.
Tips
Don’t go by the attractive packaging, but use your sense and refer the steps to land yourself in safe situation.

If you have fair complexion, go for a honey-colored bronzer and a rose-bronze or gold flecked bronzer in case of medium skin tone. For dark complexion, a tawny or amber bronzer is the best one.

While using powdered bronzer, buy a large and soft brush. Select a wide and fluffy powder brush, having a rounded top. A very small and stiff brush can lead to blotchy results.

Best Bronzer Brands in India
Avon
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
MAC
Max Factor
Maybelline
Nivea
Olay
Oriflame
Revlon

How To Pick Best Foundation & Concealer

There is a party in you family after two days and suddenly you have pimples appearing on your face. What to do? How to look your best, with the cruel beasts bent upon ruining your looks. Don’t worry! In the present day world, there is hardly any fault that cosmetic cannot hide. In the present scenario, using a concealer and a foundation will be your best bet. Not only will they hide the pimples, but also make your skin look totally smooth. To help you with the task, we have provided complete info on foundations and concealers.

How to Pick Best Foundation & Concealer
The type of concealer and foundation you pick will depend mainly upon your skin type and skin tone.

Those with oily
skin should always go for foundations and concealers that are water based or oil-free.

On the other hand, people with dry skin should consider oil-based products as their best bet.

Now comes, the tone of the concealer and foundation. Usually, products with yellow tinge work best on all skin tones. However, if you are pretty fair, go for pink shades.

To make sure that you select the foundation and concealer best suited to your skin tone, do a little testing. Dab a few drops of each color on your jaw line and spread it properly. Select the one that matches your skin tone the best.

Make sure to check the color of the foundation & concealer in sunlight, since tube lights and bulbs can be misleading.

Always choose the foundation & concealer that perfectly matches your skin tone and is as good as invisible.

How to Apply Foundation & Concealer

First things first. You should always apply the concealer before the foundation; otherwise your skin will end up looking patchy.

Cleanse and moisturize your face properly. Now, wipe out any excess moisturizer with a tissue.

Take the concealer and dab it over the problematic areas like under-eye circles, blemishes, scars, etc. But, don’t rub. Spread it gently.

Using fingers or sponge, apply dots of foundation on your cheeks, chin, forehead and tip of the nose.

Blend the dots together with fingers or sponge, moving from inside to outwards. Make sure that there is a smooth look on you face.

Now, the last thing to do is to apply light powder to give a matt finish and make sure that the foundation stays put.

Best Foundation & Concealer Brands in India
L’oreal
Chanel
Revlon
Estee Lauder
Avon
Lakme
Lancome
Elizabeth Arden
MaxFactor

How To Pick Best Foundation & Concealer

How To Apply Compact Powder

How you ever wondered why your face look like an oilcake in summers, while some of your colleagues end up looking fresh always?. The answer is very simple; it is all the magic of a compact! One of the basic makeup tools, compact helps give a non-oily and shiny look to your face throughout the day. It is also used after the application of foundation, to give your face a smooth look. Now, you know the reason behind that perfect and fresh look. All you have to do is learn the nuances of applying compact. Just follow the instructions given below and learn how to master that flawless look.

How to Apply Compact Powder
The first thing to be kept in mind about the application of compact is that it takes place after the use of foundation and concealer.
At the same time, compact is applied before the use of blush-on, lip makeup and eye makeup.
For application, take the puff and wipe it over the compact. Shake the puff to remove any excess powder.
Now, wipe your face with the compact puff in long, even strokes. Make sure to move from the inside, to the outside.
Make sure to apply compact over your neck as well as the entire area beneath the neck that is visible. Otherwise, your face will end up looking distinct from the rest of the body.
Take a tissue and lightly wipe your face with it. This is to make sure that you do not have excess powder over your face.
Make sure to keep the compact with you throughout the day. You can easily touch up your makeup, to remove any excess oil from your face and look fresh.

How To Pick Blush

Not everyone is born with a rosy complexion, but it does not mean that you cannot have it. Confused? Don’t be. I’m talking about blush on. God bless those who create makeup, especially blush on. It helps give the perfect rosy color to your cheekbones. Not only that, these days we have copper-shimmer blush also, which can give you a rich tanned look. However, it is very necessary to buy the perfect blush. Otherwise, you might end up looking like a clown, rather than sexy. In this article, we have provided tips on how to buy the perfect blush.

How to Buy Blush
A blush-on comes in five different forms, namely powder, cream, tint, shimmer and gel. Make sure to select the right type of blush on.
Powder blush is the best for females who have an oily skin. It will last much longer than the other ones and also absorb the excess oil from the skin.
If you have dry skin, it is the best to go for cream blush on. It will help keep your skin moisturized.
Tint blush works the best during daytime. However, it tends to get dry quickly, so it should be applied very fast. The best part is that once applied, it will come off only if you wash your face.
If you are planning to party at night, shimmer blush-on will be your best bet. It gives a light radiance to your cheekbones.
Gel blush is another blush that dries quickly. It is best for normal and oily skin and adds a glow to your face.
After deciding on the type of blush you want, it is now time to decide on the particular brands of blush on.
Thereafter, it is the time to test the various blush, to select the one with the best color. The best place to test the blush is your jaw line. Make sure to check out the effect in sunlight.
Before buying the blush, it is advisable to check the ingredients put in it. This will make sure that you do not buy the products to which you are allergic.
It is always advisable to test the blush on your cheeks after buying it. This way, you can be completely sure that it suits in color as well as texture.

Best Blush Brands in India
Given below is a list of the best blush on brands available in the Indian market.
Avon
Chambor
Chanel
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
L’oreal
Lakme
Lancome
MAC Cosmetics
Max Factor
Maybelline
Oriflame
Revlon

Homemade Face Paint

Face painting is such a popular activity to have at children's events, parties, and nearly any other occasion. Today, we will tell you some great face paint recipes. These easy face paint recipes will show you how easy it is to make homemade face paint using common household ingredients.

All you need to do to make homemade face paint is just mix these and store in some food jars or some other safe place. You can then use it for some kids’ party or any such fun event. To learn how to make homemade face paint, read on.

Recipe No.1
You will need the following items:
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon cream
½ teaspoon water
Food coloring; preferably, use a variety of colors

Steps
Mix cornstarch and cream together, until they blend well.
Add water and stir nicely.
Add a little food coloring to get the desired color.

Recipe No.2
You will need the following items:
3 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
¾ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon liquid food coloring

Steps
Start by mixing cornstarch and the flour together in a bowl.
Then, mix the corn syrup and water in it, until the whole mixture becomes smooth.
Pour the mixture into individual containers as required and then add food coloring, as you like.

Recipe No.3
You will need the following items:
5 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon flour
A little Vaseline
Food coloring

Steps
Blend all the above items nicely on a paper plate.
Add food coloring judiciously to get various colors.

Recipe No.5
You will need the following items:
Corn syrup
Red and blue food coloring
Milk

Steps
Add some red food coloring to the corn syrup
Next, add a drop or two of blue color to get more realistic dark color.
Finally, add milk which will make the color appear opaque and realistic.

Tips
Remember, face paint generally works best when a child's face is clean.

Always apply the paint in layers and with the help of regular paintbrushes.

Let the first layer of paint dry before you apply the second layer.

Always, wash your hands between colors

A collection of acne home remedies to prevent and cure acne or pimples fast and naturally.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider or even regular plain vinegar can be very helpful for clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance skin's pH, and absorb extra oil from skin.
First clean and dry your skin than apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. Rinse off after ten minutes.

Garlic in acne cure
Garlic is also one of the oldest home remedies for clearing up acne. Gently rub your affected areas with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to have cured the toughest of pimples problems. The external use of garlic helps to clear the acne scars, skin spots, and boils. But the key point is gentleness, any harshness will even worsen the lesion. Acne can further be cured by eating three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month.

Tomatoes
When pulp of raw tomatoes is applied over active acne lesions, it gives a soothing effect. However one thing must be kept in mind that while dealing with active acne lesions always be gentle, any scratching or squeezing may worsen the condition. Tomatoes slices or pulp can be left over for sometime to let it work. Then rinse with cold water.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a cheap and easily available acne solution. Regular use of coconut oil over a period of time helps to clear your skin.

Baking soda
It is a very cheap cooking ingredient that most people have in their kitchens. This can be used as a great scrub to exfoliate the skin, thus removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores and finaly lead to pimples and zits. For this purpose, mix a small amount of baking soda with some water to form a paste and gently massage this paste into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds. Then rinse the baking soda off, and pat your face dry with a clean towel. Surely, this is an easy and quick acne natural cure. Baking soda is also an effective home remedy for burns.

Orange peel
Homemade Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece of stone and apply to acne affected areas.

Mud Mask
Some people with oily skin may benefit clay or mud mask.

ToothPaste
One of the home remedies for acne redness is common tooth paste, any brand will work best. It gives a soothing feeling on any burning sensations and help in clearing acne when used regularly.

Clove and Mint
Another acne solution is to make a paste of clove powder and mint by adding a few drops of water. Apply this every night for some twenty minutes after washing your face thoroughly. The paste will also give a soothing sensations (like tooth paste) due to mint and help to control any redness and burning. It will take about two to three months to clear your skin and get rid of pimples.

Honey Paste
Another easy and effective homemade acne treatment is to make a paste of honey with cinnamon and nutmeg. All you need is about one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and about half of it nutmeg powder. Add some honey to make enough paste to cover the inflammed area completely. Just lie down as honey may dribble down. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and wash with luke warm water.

Easy tips to prevent and cure acne or pimples,

There are certain easy tips which help to clear existing acne and prevent appearance of new lesions.

USE SUNSCREENAvoid exposure to sun rays as it has a very damaging effect on skin especially face. If sun exposure is inevitable use some good sun block. This really helps for facial acne. While selecting a sunscreen, look for "oil free" or "acne free" labels.

NO MORE SMOKING.
If you really want to prevent acne and have a healthy glowing skin, stop smoking immediately. It destroys vitamin C in your body that is one of the most effective antioxidants, resulting in different unwanted skin effects, including early aging signs and aggravation of acne lesions.

REGULAR EXERCISE.
Regular exercise will nourish your skin with oxygen. When you exercise each cell in your skin is bathed in blood and lymph travels rapidly in your lymph vessels. This helps to clear skin all over the body resulting in reduce acne lesions.

SHAMPOO REGULARLY.
Have a bath regularly with lukewarm water. Shampoo your hair 2-3 times a week and keep them away from face. Keeping yourself clean will remove all dirt on your skin and opens the skin pores for successive sebum discharge.

AVOID STRESS.
Stress has a profound impact on your skin. It turns your skin black, rough and rigid. Most acne sufferers complain provocation of their pimples during stressful days. Try to avoid stress to keep you and your skin healthy and acne free.

STOP SQUEEZING
Or touching your pimples, this helps to clear acne lesions more rapidly

Guide To Skin Whitening

Home Remedies for Skin Whitening Care

Here are some simple home remedies for skin whitening that you can do to lighten the skin tone and get a lighter complexion. However, they must be done regularly and best results are obtained if they are inculcated as a part of daily routine.

Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.

Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks.

Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes the tan. Lime juice is a natural bleach.

Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.

Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

A tbsp of gram flour mixed with 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days.

Apply a mixture of grated tomato with 2-3 drops of lime juice on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing off. Do this twice a day for 15-20 days for best results.

Diet for Getting Rid of Dark Skin

Although there are no particular foods that will lighten your skin instantly, a balanced diet definitely helps by giving your skin a healthy glow. Drinking an optimum amount of water hydrates your skin and keeps it blemish free. Some recommendations regarding diet are as follows –

Avoid excessive consumption of heavy and oily foods.

Incorporate whole cereals, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Drink at least 4-5 liters of water every day. Water washes out the toxins from the body.

Other suggestions for Dark Skin

1)
Use a good quality sunscreen when going out in the sun to protect the skin from tanning as well as the sun's UV rays.

Be regular and persistent with the home remedies for skin lightening as suggested above.

Homemade Body Scrubs

Exfoliation or scrubbing is a process by which skin gets rid of dry, rough, and peeling outer layer that gets blocked with dirt. This is generally due to exposure to extremes of condition. Homemade natural body scrubs are the best resorts to help you clear the skin from impurities thereby allowing it to breathe. Some people have very sensitive skin. Using homemade body scrubs minimizes any reaction to the skin.

Homemade body scrubs have three basic components in their content - exfoliators, carrier oils, and essential oils. An exfoliate can consist of sea salt, ground almonds or wheat bran. Grape-seed, hazelnut, or almond oil is generally used as carrier oil. While carrier oil gives elasticity and a soft shine to the skin, the essential oils stimulate and refresh adding fragrance and healing to the whole process. In the following lines, we provide you with recipes for homemade body scrubs.

Homemade Body Scrubs

Sea Salt Body Scrub

Ingredients:
1 cup Fine Sea Salt

1/2 cup Grape-Seed, Hazelnut, Or Almond Oil

10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

10 drops Juniper Essential Oil

Directions:

Mix the ingredients in a bowl and stir thoroughly so that everything is well blended.

Once properly blended, damp your skin. Apply the mixture and massage it well. Deal first with the tough, rough, thickened areas of the body, such as the feet and elbows.

Wash your skin and feel the tenderness.

Use this scrub once a week.

Almond and Bran Scrub

Ingredients

1/2 cup Very Finely Ground Almonds

1/2 cup Coarse Wheat Bran

1 cup Hot Green Tea

10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Directions

tionsCombine the almonds, bran and tea and blend it to form a smooth paste.

Add the lavender essential oil, thoroughly blending the mixture.

Spread this mixture on your body and massage well.

Wash your body for a smooth feel.

You can use this scrub once a week.

Top 10 Skincare Tips

1. Protect yourself from the sun -- use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 and 2.

2. Don't -- I repeat -- don't smoke. Your skin is a large organ and it needs a lot of circulation. Smoking impairs that dramatically. That's why smokers' skin looks dull and gray. Instead of having oxy-generated blood delivered to the surface of the skin, they're getting poisons and oxidants.

3. Get adequate rest and nutrition.

4. Protect yourself from stress -- both emotional and environmental stress.

5. Wash your face twice a day and put on the proper treatment product. I'm amazed when women tell me they don't wash their face in the morning. A lot of icky stuff collects overnight -- dead skin cells, dirt, and dust!

6. Don't neglect certain areas of the skin. Elbows, heels, neck, and decolletage need moisturizing, and your scalp and the tops of your feet need sun protection.

7. Touch your face less and wash your hands more! Don't get too surgical on yourself. It's very tempting to pick, poke, squeeze, and scratch in front of the mirror. But the more you traumatize the skin, the greater your risk of scarring. Apply treatment products and let them work.

8. Keep your makeup clean. Replace the sponges in your compact on a regular basis. Now and then, toss the whole works and start fresh -- the average shelf life for cosmetics is 6 to 12 months. Don't buy products so expensive that you'll be heartbroken if you have to throw them away.

9. Exercise moderation. More is not always better. Moisturizer, for example, is the most overused product in America. We've been bamboozled by cosmetic companies into thinking every square inch of our body has to be slathered. And it's simply not true. Exfoliators are another thing to be careful with. Used too often, they overacidify and irritate your skin.

10. Beware of counter girls. If it were up to them, you'd be in the bathroom for two and a half hours each morning -- putting 80 layers on your face. Keep your regimen simple. And when you do add a new product, do it gradually so your skin has time to adjust. Each skincare or makeup product has an average of 20 to 40 ingredients -- you're introducing 20 to 40 potential allergens to your face every time you try something new

Cauliflower Juice Warts Remover

This recipe removes warts naturally

You will need:
Cauliflower

Procedure:
Squeeze the cauliflower and drain its juice then apply the juice on the warts daily until it will fall

Tomato Wrap

Make a puree of 4 tomatoes. Soak some rice for 30 minutes and grind it coarsely. Add this to the pureed tomatoes. Apply this mixture all over the body and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Bathe with warm water; this is a good scrub recipe for oily skin.

Tomatoes are Anti-Oxidant hence including tomatoes in your daily diet will make your skin Wrinkle Free. And using the paste of one day old curd with a tomato and applying it to your skin soft. Also, if you skin is oily then applying the its pulp on your face for 15 min. then rinse your face with warm water. This will absorb extra oil from your skin and improve your complexion

For Chicken Pox Marks

Kachha doodh with chiraunji (bheegi hui) mix it well and make a paste, apply it on chicken pox marks, they will disappear in few days.

Daily Skin Care

Your skin is not a part of your body that you can forget about (like an appendix or a kidney), assuming that it will look after itself. It is a high-maintenance part of your body, which is sensitive to the slightest changes in your health, emotions and environment. You binge on chocolates and your face becomes a mass of pimples; you don't get a good night's sleep and dark circles appear under your eyes; you're out in the sun a lot and you get burnt or develop freckles. The list is endless. So let's take a look at skin care regimes for different kinds of skin

Dry skin
Use a rich cream cleanser instead of soap and water. Avoid astringents, as they will further dry your skin. Instead, use a mild skin toner after cleansing your skin. Apply a good moisturizing lotion in the day, before sleeping, before applying make-up and after removing make-up.

Once a week, wash your face with the juice of a melon. You can give yourself a weekly facial by mixing a yolk of an egg with two tablespoons of milk and half a tablespoon of honey. Apply this on your face and leave it on for about fifteen minutes. Then wash with lukewarm water. If you're out in the sun a lot, milk mixed with melted butter helps soften the dry skin.

Lanolin, apple juice, peach juice, sour cream and crushed almonds are also helpful for dry skin

Oily skin
You may not believe it, but oily skin actually has some advantages. As a result of excess lubrication, wrinkles do not form prematurely and skin is not much affected by wind and sunlight. However, oily skin is a magnet for dirt and grime and thus a good and regular cleansing regime is a must. If oily skin is not cleaned thoroughly and regularly, the dirt will clog the pores in the skin and blackheads will appear.

People with oily skin should wash their faces with medicated soap and water. The use of astringents is advised as they have a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Buttermilk or beaten egg whites also have a drying and tightening effect. Parsley juice mixed with honey and a few drops of lemon or ginger is good for an oily skin. This mixture controls the secretion of oil.

Fuller's earth (Multani mitti), oatmeal, almond paste, or lime juice or vinegar mixed with water are excellent cleansers. Steaming opens up the clogged pores and you can push out blackheads and whiteheads and prevent pimples.

Avoid rich fried foods and load up on green vegetables instead. Take two tablespoons of lecithin granules (a by-product of soyabeans) daily.

After washing your face, soak a towel in hot water and press it to your face. Repeat this process two or three times. Next wet the towel in ice-cold water and repeat the process two or three times to close enlarged pores.

Cucumber, parsley, cabbage, tomato, yoghurt and lemon are natural aids for an oily skin.

Combination skin
If you have an oily nose and forehead, but dry cheeks and chin, you will have to treat each area of your face separately depending on whether it is dry or oily.

Skin Care Through Eating Healthy

A healthy glowing complexion is the most important attribute of a natural beauty. Beauty care starts with the skin. The first step, then, would be to take care of what you put on the inside, because it shows up on the outside!

Did you know that scaly skin is a result of fluorine deficiency? Fluorine is the anti-resistant element of the human body, the absence of which creates problems in the blood and spleen. Since cooking and heating foods destroys fluorine, it is better to eat uncooked raw fruits and vegetables. Other foods rich in fluorine are goat milk and cheese, rye flour, avocados, sea plants and cabbage, cream whey and cottage cheese.

Sodium deficiency causes skin to become sticky and makes it wrinkle faster. Cucumbers are ideal for combating and preventing sodium deficiency because they are not only high in sodium, but also help in keeping the body cool, a great summer?s treat.

Skin rashes are the result of silicon deficiency. To avoid pus and rashes, eat plenty of sprouts, alfalfa, barley, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and figs.

Chlorophyll supplements that are found in wheat grass and other green leafy vegetables are excellent to combat skin eruptions.

Always remember that most skin problems start with the kidneys. So flush out your system with plenty of water and eat foods with high iodine content like carrots, beetroot and leafy vegetables. An ideal way to start your day is with a glass of water with a twist of lime and 1 tsp. honey. Drink at least 10 - 12 glasses of water the rest of the day; it not only improves digestion but also clears out toxins from your body

Quick Herbal Tips For Your Skin

Skin Cleanser
Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser ? good ol? unboiled milk. All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Another fine cleanser is almond oil, especially effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.

Skin Moisturizer:
For normal skin care, you can take 1 cup of yogurt, 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mix it into a paste. Apply it on your face as a mask and keep it on for 15 minutes. Then clean it off with a wet tissue watch your complexion glow. For dry skin, you could use a mixture of cooked oatmeal and honey; it will not only help moisturize the skin but also acts as a good cleansing agent.

Skin Nourishment and Bleach:
For nourishing your face try a protein mask. You can prepare this mask by first soaking 1 tablespoon urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it.

Wrinkle Prevention and Softer Skin:
To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process of the skin.

Skin Conditioner:
Another simple and excellent skin conditioner that can be made out of 1 tbsp. honey blended with 2 tbsp. cream (of milk). Leave it on for a few minutes and wash it off. It works like magic.

Skin Blemishes:
For skin blemishes, you can try rubbing a raw potato on your face.

Sun-Protection Lotion:
It?s summer time. Time to cool off. So let?s wind up with a good home-made sun-protection lotion. Take cucumber juice and equal amounts of glycerine and rose water and make a concoction. This should be refrigerated. Try it, it?s really cool.

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