Learning Basic Makeup

Hey beauties,

I  am a no-makeup- girl and I am about to get married (blush). I am bit tensed how would I manage pre-wedding, wedding, and post-wedding glams. I don’t know the ABC of makeup application. 

To me make up is - washing face, applying rose water, and then top it with aloe vera gel (Patanjali). How can I forget to mention lip balm? I use lip balm on regular basis as I have very dry lips. 

Therefore, I have planned to learn some makeup basics. I would love to share my learning experience with all such ladies as I progress. 

Home Remedies for Swine Flu

The fear of swine flu is increasing with every passing day, people are trying all kinds of traditional and alternative medicines to keep H1N1 virus at the bay. Here are some home remedies to fight swine flu virus:

Remedy 1:  Take ample vitamin C to boost immune system and increase the number of white blood cells. One can take vitamin C supplement. 

Remedy 2: If you symptoms of swine flu, start taking Zinc lozenges. It boosts the immune system.

Remedy 3: Consume garlic to decrease the growth of virus. Ways to Eat Ginger

Remedy 4: Make a herbal tea using: Bayberry bark, ginger root, cayenne pepper powder and take it twice of thrice a day to combat H1N1 virus. 

Remedy 5: Mix two tablespoons of vinegar, one tablespoon of honey, and one cup of warm water. Drink this mocha each morning to prevent and kill microorganisms that can lead to swine flu.

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Natural Body Scrub Recipe for Everyday Use

Here are few recipes of simple yet wonderful body scrubs for everyday use. These scrubs can be made in a little time and are easy to use. 

Coffee, sugar, olive oil: Mix 2 tablespoon of used coffee grounds, 1 tablespoon of finely grind sugar, and 2 tablespoon of olive oil. Massage the scrub in circular motion onto your body while taking shower. Concentrate on cellulite rich areas: elbows, knees, knuckle, feet, and other fry areas of the body. You will experience amazing difference in few days. You skin will become soft, tender, and velvety.

Gram flour (Besan), curd/raw milk: Make a paste with 4 tablespoon of besan and 2 tablespoon of curd or raw milk. You can add 2-3 drops of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric for added result. Massage the paste gently all over the body while bathing. You will get soft, fresh, and clear skin after few days of application. Your complexion will also enhance with this natural scrub.

Rice flour, raw milk: Mix 2 table spoon of rice flour with raw milk. Massage your body with the paste for 1-2 minutes and rinse off with water. 

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Morning Beauty Ritual for Your Face

Cleanse your skin: Cleansing removes dirt, oil, and bacteria from your skin. It stimulates the blood circulation in face, making them look fresh and rejuvenated.

Option 1: Simply wipe your face with raw milk in the morning using a cotton ball. You can add cucumber juice in the milk for better result. Rinse your face with cold water after 2 mins.

Option 2: If you don’t have sensitive and redness prone skin, you can use ice cubes every morning on your face to freshen and rejuvenate the skin. Simply rub the ice cube on your face for 1-2 mins. Isn't it simple way to get glowing face all the day?

Option 3: You can go for skin cleanser suited for your skin type. You can find variety of skin cleaner in market today.

Tone your skin: Many people skin toning routine in the morning, which is not at all good. It is very important step; toner balances the pH of your skin.

Dab toner onto a cotton ball and apply to your face and neck. Let the toner dry on its own. Don’t wipe them with towel or cotton. You should prefer alcohol free toner.  

Moisturize your skin: It help skin stay soft, smooth, and hydrated.

Use a moisturizer according to your skin type. White moisturizing, pay special attention to the area around your eyes and lips, which can get excessively dry. If you have oily skin, pay little more attention in selecting a moisturizer for your skin. Companies are offering a wide range of oil-free moisturizer these days.

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Cleanse your body from inside:

Drink a glass of warm water with the juice of half lemon each morning. This morning ritual cleanses the system, boosts your immune system, and balances pH levels. They are also abundant in vitamin C, which is vital for healthy and glowing skin. 

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Coffee for Beautiful Hands

My hands are ugly. Yes, you read it right. My hands are dry, dull, and unappealing. Recently, I gave a try to coffee grounds and I can see the difference. Coffee grounds are natural exfoliator. Caffeine helps reduce calluses and banish dry, rough skin. Exfoliation with coffee powder removes dead and dry skins from the skin surface. If you follow the process religiously, your hand’s skin will look healthy and glowing.

Here a recipe: Mix coffee grounds with olive oil (you can use other oils such as coconut oil, almond oil, etc) and massage it onto your hands. The duration of massage should be 7-10 mins. Use circular motion to massage the mixture so as it gets absorbed into the skin. You can let the mixture sit for 5 mins more for added result; else you can rinse your hands with lukewarm water.

Follow this, twice in a week. This will soften hands, making them look wonderful.

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Tips to Tackle Oily Skin

Consistent face wash schedule:

If you wash your face too frequently, your facial skin will dry out. It will cause your body to try and compensate by creating more oil. If you don’t wash your face at required time, it will cause old oil to build up

So, follow a consistent face wash schedule to tackle oily face. Wash your face twice daily – in the morning and before going to bed.

Use right face wash or face soap:

Use face wash/soap that is made especially for oily skin. Don’t apply very harsh soap on your face. It will destroy natural oil and will damage the skin.

Wash your face with water at right temperature:

Using hot water will break out the oil. It will also open the pores and clear out the excess oil. Always remember to splash the face with cold water at the end; this will close the pores and tightens the skin.

Apply toner:

Toner is a must have for oily skinned beauties and gentlemen. It closes up the pores and dries up excess oil when applied after face wash. Put few drops of toner on a cotton ball and dab onto face after washing.

Exfoliate with baking soda:

 Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with little water so as to form a paste, and scrub your face for 1-2 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.

Apply fuller’s earth (multani mitti):

Fuller’s earth is boon for oily skin. Mix a tablespoon of multani mitti with required amount of rose water to form a paste. You can also add 2-3 drops of fresh lime juice. Apply the paste on face and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water. You can follow it twice or thrice in week to keep excess oil away.

Take steam:

Take boiled water in a broad mouthed bowl. Hold your face over the steaming water and cover the head with a towel. This will open the pores and cleanse the impurities such as dust and oil build up from the face.

Eat right:

Avoid oily foods. Include salads and fresh fruits in your fruit. Nuts can also cause oiling on your face.

Keep your hair away from the face:

Scalp oil for the hair can easily transfer to your face. Some hair oil and shampoo also creates oil in hair. Oil from hair will worsen the condition of your oily face.

Use blotting paper to remove excess oil:

Whenever you feel excess of oil on your face, blot the oil using blotting paper. A single-ply tissue paper will also absorb the excess oil effectively.  

Use clean pillow cover:

Wash your pillow case every week. Else, the dirt and oil on your pillow cover will get transferred to your face. Cotton pillow case is safe for oily skinned people. 

Food Cooked at High Temperature May Increase Alzheimer's Risk

According to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, eating food cooked at high temperature increases the risk of Alzheimer's Disease.

When a food is cooked at high temperatures; the content of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) increases.

(AGEs) are a group of compounds that are combinations of sugars, proteins and other large molecules. AGEs increase the risk of various chronic diseases including increased inflammation and oxidative stress. They can also combine to the receptor for AGEs (RAGE). RAGE transports beta-amyloid proteins across the blood-brain barrier and contributes to the development of Alzheimer's disease, the researchers explained. 

The researchers found that the higher the cooking temperature, the higher the AGEs content in food. Meat made the highest contribution of AGEs, followed by vegetable oils, cheese and fish. The diet containing larger quantities of AGEs were correlated with higher incidence of Alzheimer's Disease. The study was conducted by researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. 

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