How to Whiten Yellow Nails

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How to Whiten Yellow Nails

Most likely, your nails have been stained by this winter's dark polishes. Brighten up yellow spots by bleaching them in a DIY solution:

- Mix 1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 2 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda in a small plastic bowl.

- Use a cotton swab to press some of the pastelike mixture firmly under the tip of each nail as well as over the top of the nail, covering all the nails on one hand.

- Let mixture remain in place for about three minutes before rinsing with warm water.

- Gently buff the nail surfaces.

- Use a base coat to prevent future stains.

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beautiful." - Sophia Loren

Olay - Complete Touch of Foundation

Daily Moisturizer plus a touch of maX factor foundation.

The ease of an Olay moisturiser, the finish of a sheer Max Factor foundation.

This daily moisturiser with a hint of Max Factor foundation hydrates skin for up to 24 hours and evens out your complexion for a light, effortless look you can wear every day.

• SPF 15 protects skin from harmful UV rays
• moisturises all day long to ensure skin glows with radiance
• enhances and evens out skin tone with a touch of Max Factor foundation

Yes, it does enhances and evens out the skin tone. It is easily blended without any streaking. It gives a matte tinted effect.

The shades available here are only fair, light and dark skin tone. I have the light skin tone and luckily it suits me. There are no testers available. If you wipe the skin with a tissue it will come off. You can dab gently.

It turns oily after few hrs of application especially on my T zone (i have a combination skin). So i prefer to fix it with a compact.

Texture is light. Its light texture does not clog the pores and is easily absorbed. Packing is very convenient 50ml plastic bottle with a pump. I prefer it for a daily use since it does even out the skin tone with out giving a heavy make up look. And the SPF 15 protects skin from UV rays and moisturizes all day.

How does it work?

It contains everything your skin needs most, up to 24 hrs refreshing, moisturisation, skin pampering vitamins, SPF 15 plus a touch of maX factor foundation.

Direction :

Apply evenly and gently massage on to your face and neck.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Polyethylene, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Triethanolamine, Polyacrylamide, Alumina, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Silica, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Alfa-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499.

Yes i will definitely buy this product next time for my daily office use.

Have you ever tried Olay Complete Touch of Foundation?

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Eating Fruits for our Internal and External Beauty

One of my friend send me the fw. message this morning. Find it informative and am sharing it with you..

EATING FRUIT...

It's long but very informative
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We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
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What is the correct way of eating fruits?
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IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
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If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
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FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
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In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....
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So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
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Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
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There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
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When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
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But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
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KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
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ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
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WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher.. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
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GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
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Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
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A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting.. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack . Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive...

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Beauty and Health

Apple-cider vinegar as energy booster

When you feel tired take a bowl of warm water and add few tsp of ACV, soak your feet in the water mixture and relax.

Splash 1 cup of water mixed with 2 tbs of ACV on your face when you feel sleepy and tired.

Apple-cider vinegar for blocked pores

Clean your skin and apply apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball. ACV

helps flush out the pores and keeps the skin looking beautiful. Vinegar acts as an astringent and helps remove excess oil, kills bacteria, and normalizes the skin's pH. This remedy should work quickly.

Heat three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of water in a pot over the stove. Once the vinegar and water start steaming, turn off the stove. Steam your face over the pot using a towel draped over your head. After a few minutes of steaming, dab some apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball and pat it on your face to remove any loosened dirt. Gently remove blackheads using a tissue and light pressure. Rinse with lukewarm water and then spray or pat chilled apple cider vinegar to close the pores. Remember, to fix skin problems with apple cider vinegar, steam your face with diluted vinegar, remove excess dirt and close your pores with a spritz of cold apple cider vinegar

Apple-cider vinegar hair rinse

Mix together half cup of apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of warm water.

After you have finished shampooing massage it

gently with this

solution on your scalp and in to the roots.

Wash it off with warm water.

Your hair will feel softer shinier bouncier and dandruff free with this home made hair rinse.

Apple-cider vinegar for Acne

Mix a tsp of ACV with 2tsps of green tea.

Green Tea is packed with antioxidants to fight the aging process and this will give your skin an extra boost because of the caffeine content. This is then applied to the skin with a cotton pad. ACV is an excellent natural skin tonic alternative to expensive products. You must moisturize afterwards otherwise you may be uncomforatble with the drying effect.

Apple-cider vinegar for weight loss

1cup ACV 1cup honey and 8 cloves of garlic mix the ingredients in a blender. Pour the mixture in to a glass container. Seal and leave in the refrigerator for 5 days.

Normal dosage is 2 tsp in 1/2 glass water or juice on empty stomach before 30 mins of breakfast.

ACV helps in balancing the PH level of the body.

It aids in improving hair growth.

Note: Apple Cider Vinegar is very acidic in nature. It may cause irritation to your skin. ACV is not recommended for sensitive skin. Always test before you apply on your face.

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Longer Lasting Lipstick

Exfoliate the lips using a damp tooth brush.

Before you apply the lipstick, use a sponge to dab a powder foundation around the outside of the lips. It will help the color from seeping out side the lip line and it will make a subtle contrast which will make the lips look fuller.

Apply lip moisturizer. If there is any excess remove it by pressing a tissue.

If you need a lighter application use the brush. If you apply directly from the tube the pigmentation will be more and it will last longer.

Line the edges with a suitable lip liner pencil. it will create a barrier against further bleeding, since the liner pencil is more drier and waxier than the lipstick.

Blot the lips by putting a tissue between the lips and gently press down. It will take off the excess pigment that cause the lipstick smear. If you want you can apply a second coat.

After you applied the lipstick cover your index finger with a tissue and put it inside the mouth and pull it out. Its the best way to remove any color that has spread to the inside of your lips.

Apply lip gloss using a brush.

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Simple Beautiful French Manicure

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• Remove the existing Nail polish using a nail polish remover. Cut the nail in to square or oval shape.

• Take warm water in a bowl, add 1 spoon of mild shampoo and glycerin. Soak the hands till wrist for 10mins.

• Massage the hands gently with a hand scrub to remove the dead cell for about 3 minutes.

• Wash the hands and pat dry.Now shape the nails with a nail file. Do this only in one direction, from one corner to the other.

• Now apply almond oil and massage for few mins. Cover the hands for 5mins with a clean towel dipped in warm water.

• Apply a hand pack and rest the hands for 15mins. Clean and pat dry.

• Put on some cuticle cream and massage. you can use even olive oil instead of cuticle cream.To remove the dry cuticle, rub a cuticle stick around the nail in very small circles so that the dead cuticle is rubbed off. You can push the rest of the cuticle back.

• Clean away all the nail dust and once again wipe the nails with a nail polish remover to wipe away any oil residue.

• Brush on in 2 coats of base coat. Let it dry.

• Stick the french manicure tape strips on each nail underneath the free edge of the nail. Coat the tip and pull of the strips. Let dry. If u want you can stick nail art and Coat the nail with pink or nude nail polish. Finish with top coat for a durable french manicure.

Benefits :

French manicure last longer compared to the traditional manicure.

The feeling it creates will easily compliment any personality.

It looks very natural.

It wont show much imperfections and chips.

No need to change the nail polish according to your outfit.

Skin Care Recipes for Natural Glow

Cucumber Lotion

Take 4 tsps of cucumber juice add 1/4 tsp of lemon juice and rose water mix well, apply this mixture to the face and neck with the help of a cotton ball. Keep it for 20mins and wash off.

Tomato Lotion

Mix 1tbs tomato juice with 2 drops of lemon juice and apply on the face and wash after 20 mins. This will clear blemish and leave your skin with a natural glow.

Carrot Lotion

Mix together 2tsp of carrot juice and a tsp of honey. Wipe it off after 20 mins using a cotton ball dipped in water mixed with soda bi carbonate. This will help to make the skin smooth and soft.

Potato Lotion

Take 2 tsp of Potato juice, apply on the face and neck. Clean it with warm water after 20 mins.

This will make your skin tone lighter. This lotion is good for sun tan too.

Lip Balm

Take 2 tbs of petroleum jelly, 1-2 drops of food color, 2 drops of strawberry extract (essence), 1/2 tsp of glycerin in a glass bowl.

Heat it in a microwave for 5mins, mix well and transfer to a lip balm container.

Lipgloss Tips and Tricks

• If you are not happy with your current shade of lipgloss, don't throw it away. You can always try a mix and match of two or more shades.

• Take the applicator out of the lipgloss and rub it on any of your favorite lipsticks. Get a good amount and insert it back in the lipgloss pull it in and out few times. Test the color. If you are not happy with the current shade repeat the process until u get your desired shade.

• If you have a clear lipgloss you can add any color to it, even a drop of red or orange food coloring for a burst of bright color. You can even give a lighter shade a deeper by this method.

• You don't have to be stuck with the shade of lipgloss you get in a pot.You can still create another shade by rubbing your finger on a shade of lipstick, then inserting it in the pot of gloss and mixing it.

The new unique shade of lipgloss is all yours...

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Beauty Day

Take a quick bath or shower.

Get ready an herbal bath infusion.

Make a facial pack

Put it on your face and let it dry.

Pour the herbal infusion in to a hot bath,get in and soak.

Wash of the facial pack and apply a whipped egg

Soak in the tub of aromatic herbs.

Wash of the egg.

Give yourself a pedicure and manicure.

Read a book.

Spread honey on your face

Rub your body with a luffa.

Wash of the honey.

Rinse with a milf aromatic vinegar.

Dry off and BE THE BEAUTY.

My beauty day is Friday. which is yours? SUNDAY?????

Hair Removal By Waxing

I do my waxing at home. Once in a while only i get it done in saloon. l have been practicing it at home for long time.Used to get the Sleek Hot wax from India. Hot wax is less painful compared to the cold one. It softens the skin and hair. I do use the hair removing cream once in a while if i am in a hurry. Personally i don't prefer it.

• First wash the area to be waxed with soap.
• Pat it dry with a clean towel.
• Apply talcum powder.
• Test the temperature of the wax before you apply on the skin.
• Then apply a thin layer of warm wax using a spatula to the preferred area in the same direction of hair growth.
• Now cover the area with a waxing strip and press the area with hand.
• Tighten the surrounding with one hand and pull the strip with other hand.
• Always pull the strip on the opposite direction of the hair growth.
• Follow the same procedure for the rest of the area.
• Wash the waxed area, remove the wax throughly form skin.
• Pat dry and apply an antiseptic moisturizing cream.

You can prepare your own wax at home.

Wax Recipe

Sugar - 2cups

Water - 1/4cups

Lemon juice - 1/4cups

Method

Pour all the ingredients in to a saucepan, heat it over low flame. Keep stirring until all the sugar melts and turns a thick brown liquid. Let it cool for a while,

check the temperature and use it.

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St.Ives Apricot Scrub

The best scrub i have ever used. My sister bought me the first pack of St.ive Apricot Scrub some 13yrs back. Since then i am using this product.

It is non drying and oil free.Gently exfoliates the dull and dead surface cells to instantly reveal smooth radiant healthy glowing fresh skin.It leaves the skin smooth immediately after you wash it off.

I use it once in a week. Scrub gently with a circular motion. I prefer to leave it on the face for a few more minutes and then only wash it off.

I do not buy a separate foot scrubber, even though St.ive's foot scrubber is available in the market. I use this no my face as well as feet

100% satisfied with this product.This is one product that i would recommend to everyone.

The medicated version is for acne prone skin,i have used that too. It has got a good smell with a minty cool feeling.

St.ives scrub is the only product i used and still using for such a long period.

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Cheese Cake Face Mask

You might be wondering what am i talking about... hehe .. Here we go......

1tsp yogurt

1tsp honey

1tsp lime juice

Mix all the ingredients together, keep it in the refrigerator for 5 mins. Apply it on to your face and neck.let it stay for 20-30 mins and rinse.

Moisturizes and freshens the skin. gives a fresh and soft glow.

NB:The taste and smell is just yummy. of course the cheese cake, you will love it for sure.

Rose Water Astringent

Mix equal quantities of rose water and 50% alcohol.

It can be too strong for you in that case, mix 3/4 cup of rose water to 1/2 cup 50% alcohol.

Hot Oil Treatment (Vatika)

Vatika Hot Oil Treatment

The Hot Oil Treatment from Vatika, I use the olive almond henna combination since my hair was dry and dull. As the product claims it helps to make the hair silky and shiny, thats true.It certainly helps to improve the texture and prevents the hair from getting dry. The ingredients are all natural.Some times i apply the cream to dry hair cover with a shower cap and leave it overnight.It helps in conditioning the hair leaving it soft and manageable.

It really works.

VATIKA NATURALS HOT OIL TREATMENT INTENSIVE NOURISHMENT FOR DAMAGED, WEAK AND FALLING HAIR

EGG, HONEY, CASTOR, MARROW - STRONG HAIR FROM THE ROOTS

Egg - repairs and strengthens hair from the roots

Honey - coats and conditions hair

Castor - propagates hair growth

Marrow - penetrates hair shaft to revitalize hair

VATIKA NATURALS HOT OIL TREATMENT DEEP CONDITIONING FOR DRY, DULL AND LIFELLES HAIR

OLIVE, ALMOND, HENNA - SILKY AND SHINY HAIR

Olives - give complete nourishment

Almonds - soften and penetrate to strengthen the hair

Henna - coats, protects and gives shine

Method:

After shampooing or normal wash apply cream on your hair. Massage your hair and scalp gently with your fingertips to ensure complete application on hair from root to tip. Leave on for 10 - 15 minutes. For best results keep hair wrapped in a hot towel. Rinse off as usual.

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Cool Sharp Eyes

Elaneer Kuzhambu

This eye drop improves the vision,cools and gives a pleasant feeling to the eye.

Its a ayurvedic mixture available in almost all pharmacies and department stores in Kerala.

Even though its a bit burning at the beginning,gradually you will love it. It helps remove all the impurities from your eyes, freshens and cools.

You must apply 2-3 times a week for better results.

All the brands give the same feeling. you can find it online here.

Natural Astringents

Cucumber Astringent

Add 1 cup cucumber water to 1 cup alcohol (either 50% non scented rubbing alcohol or 50% grain alcohol). Mix thoroughly and apply.

Shiny White Teeth

Mix together 1 oz. baking soda and 1 oz sea salt. Brush the mixture on to your teeth with a soft tooth brush.

The white shiny teeth is all yours. Open your mouth show your teeth and smile.

Olive Hair Oil

To 4oz. olive oil, add 1tsp. of of rosemary oil and 5 drops oil of lemon grass.Rub a tiny bit into the hair and scalp every night. This is a variation of an old-time recipe that is said to help the hair to grow.

Sally Hansen - Feet Spa Nightly Repair

One of the best foot cream i have ever used. You will wake up with a really beautiful feet.

It helps to reduce the wrinkles on the feet and mousturizes and transforms the dry rough feet to a dramatically smooth and soft one.

Non greasy and absorbs very easily.

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Control Blow Dryer Damage.

First of all choose a good quality branded hair dryer. The wrong blow dryer, however, can leave you with brittle strands, split-ends, dry locks, and a head full of hair that is dull, limp, and lifeless.

Towel dry hair first to remove excess moisture. By removing as much moisture as possible you can cut down on drying time, thus reducing the time your hair is subjected to the damaging affects of the heated air.

Hold the hair Dryer as far as possible. Never hold the hair dryer any closer than 12 inches from your hair. If you hold the dryer too close to your hair you risk burning your hair strands and scalp.

Use a brush with natural bristles which absorb some of the heat.

Moisturize your hair with oil frequently if you are a regular Blow Dryer user.

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Heal your pretty feet.

Cracked heels are a sign of lack of attention rather than just over exposure or lack of moisturizing.

Home remedies are cost effective and result oriented solutions one can experiment with.

Here are some popular and effective home remedies for your cracked heels.

1. Apply the pulp of a ripe banana on the cracked or dry area of the feet. keep it for 10mins and rinse and pat dry. Moisturize with a foot cream.
2. Make a paste of small onion and apply it on the dry cracked area of the feet. leave it for 10-20mins and wash with warm water. pat dry and moisturize.
3. Apply a mixture of glycerin and lemon juice daily on the cracked area until one finds a difference.
4. Soak the feet in warm soapy water at the end of the day for about 15mins.Rinse feet and pat dry. Prepare a healing mixture with of 1 lemon juice and 1tsp of Vaseline. Rub the mixture on to the affected areas till it is thoroughly absorbed. This can be applied daily until visible results are obtained.

OLIVE OIL

DRY SKIN MASK

olive oil 1/2 tsp

raw milk 1tsp

honey 1 tsp

mix all the ingredients well and apply on the face. keep it for 15 mins and wash with cold water and pat dry.

MAKEUP REMOVER

take a little of olive oil on to a cotton pad and gently wipe the eye area. it will remove the make up and also moisturize the sensitive eye area.

FOR THE NAILS

Remove the nail polish with a acetone free nail polish remover. wash the nails in water pat dry and apply Olive oil on the nails or dip the nails in olive oil for 30 mins and wipe off. this will help to protect your nails from drying and breaking.

LIP SCRUB

olive oil 1/2tsp

sugar 1tsp

mix oil and sugar take it in a baby tooth brush and gently scrub the lips

ARE U 25+

• Moisturizer

As soon as you clean your face in the morning,apply a moisturizer according to your skin type.

it will help your skin from dryness and flaking. It’ll also plump up the skin and reduce the visual effects of fine lines and creases.

• Eye cream

Eye creams are specially designed to treat the sensitive skin around your eyes.

before going to sleep apply the eye cream with your ring finger and keep it for 5 mins before washing off.

• Facial

Facial must be done once in a month.find out the appropriate facial for your skin type with the help of your beauty consultant.you can go for an anti wrinkle or firming facial depending on your requirement .

• Hair treatment

Massage your scalp with warm oil at least once a week.let it remain for 30 mins and wash off with a mild shampoo. always use a conditioner after shampooing. make sure you wash your hair thoroughly after conditioning and shampooing.

once in a month go for a hair spa treatment.

• Hands

clean your hand and Apply hand and nail cream before you go to sleep. you can wear cotton gloves. once in a week massage your hand with egg white. apply almond oil on the nails and cuticle. it will help soften the cuticle and prevent from drying.

always use gloves while you work with strong detergents or chemicals.

• Feet

Manicure is a must.do it every week by yourself and once in a month in a saloon or spa.apply oil daily before shower and use pumice stone to remove the hard skin, pat dry and apply foot cream. scrubbing the feet with rice powder or green gram powder is good and u can apply any fruit juice as mask.

take care of your feet as u take care of ur face.

FOR YOUR NAILS

Short Nail Beds

Wear light to medium colors - stay away from dark hues since they make tiny tips look even shorter. Fake length with light and shimmery tints.

Long Nail Beds

For long nail beds, file straight across nails and round off edges slightly to prevent snags or scratches. You can wear almost any color but stay away from very bright and metallic colors - that might make your nails look like claws.

Wide Nail Beds

Slim the look of wide nail bases with an oval shape. Leave a narrow strip on each side of the nail unpainted. Steer clear of intense colors -- plums, deep reds and browns -- that emphasize width. Pinks and sheers better camouflage your nail size.

Fair Skin

Do not wear very light or yellow tones or dull colors - they can make your skin look pale. Choose bright colors to liven up your skintone.

Medium To Wheatish Skin

Most colors look great on this skin color especially colors in lilac and rust. Yellow and orange-based reds are great for wheatish skin.

Dusky Skin

Can wear almost all colors except bright pinks or oranges or dull browns. Yellow and gold tones will look great on you.

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HERBAL BLEACH

Make a fine paste of 1/4 tomato 1/4 carrot and to this add 1tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of coriander powder mix well and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 mins and then apply on the face wash off with warm water after 20 mins.

SKIN WHITENING

• Apply a mixture of orange peel powder and curd. wash off after 15 mins.
• Grate some potatoes and squeeze out the juice apply this juice to your face. keep it for 15 mins.
• 1teaspoon of almond powder 1teaspoon lime juice and egg white. mix it well and apply on the face. massage for few mins and Keep for 15-20 mins. wash using warm water.
• Cook oats in little water add a tsp of lime juice mix well to make a thick paste. apply to face and keep for 15 mins.
• Take equal portion of lime juice & almond oil to this add 1/2tsp glycerin mix well.apply this daily.
• Take ripe papaya mash it very well add 1/2 tsp honey and add1/2tsp of fullers earth make a paste and apply on the face keep for 20 mins or until it dries. wipe off with a wet clean towel.
• Apply a mixture of turmeric and lemon juice on to your face and neck.
• One teaspoon of gram flour mixed with 1 tsp of milk and few drops of lime juice. apply on the face evenly and wash off after 15 mins.

FOR A HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
• Include lots of fresh vegetables and fruits in your daily diet.
• Avoid fatty fried foods.
• Massage your face with olive oil or coconut oil .
• Wash your face in cold water 2-3 times daily.
• Remove all the makeups from your face before going to sleep.
• Use sunscreen always when you go out.
• Sleep at least 8hrs daily.
• Moisturizer your skin always. do not let it dry.
• Once in a week do a cleanup.
• Do not use facial scrubs daily. you can use them once in a week.
• Apply once in a week a facial pack which suits your skin type.
• Be happy and smile always.

GLOWING SKIN

• A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
• Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
• Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
• For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
• Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
• Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
• Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
• Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
• Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
• For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
• Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
• Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
• For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
• For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
• Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
• For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
• Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
• For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
• Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
• Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
• Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
• Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
• Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
• Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
• Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
• Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
• Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
• Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
• Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
• For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
• For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
• For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
• Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
• Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
• Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.

• Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

• Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

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FOR YOUR KITCHEN

• Put 3-4 neem leaf in the rice container to protect the rice from insects.
• Add few methi leafs to the wheat grains and store it.
• Make a pouch with salt and keep it inside the container where you store cookies or biscuits. It will help in retaining the crispiness of the biscuit.
• Clean the bread box with a clean cloth which is dipped in vinegar once in a week. It will help the bread from fungus.
• Store lemon in cold water. It will stay fresh longer.

FACE PACK

Face Pack for Oily Skin

Fullers Earth - 2 tsps

Olive Oil - 1 drop

Almond Oil - 1 drop

Yogurt - 1 tsp

Lime Juice - 2 drops

Mix all the ingredients together and apply evenly on the face leaving the eye area.

Let it dry or keep for 15-20 mins.

Wash off with water.

Fullers earth tighten your skin, reduce pores and a good cleanser. It will help absorb the excess oil and removes black heads.

Fullers Earth - 2 tsps

Almond Oil - 1 drop

Yogurt - 1 tsp

Rose Water - 2 drops

Mix all the ingredients together to make a fine paste.

Apply evenly on the face leaving the eye area.

Let it dry or keep for 15-20 mins.

Clean off with water.

Apply Moisturizer.

Fullers Earth - 2 tsps

Lime Juice - 2 drops

Glycerin - 1 drop

Rose Water - 2 drops

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly .

Apply evenly on the face leaving the eye area.

Keep for 15-20 mins or until it dries completely.

Clean with water.