The Best Advice On ... Radiating Beauty
1. Love your face the way it is and the way it will age. And be sure to embrace the qualities that make you unique. If all we do is focus on our imperfections, we'll never recognize our individual beauty.
2. Give yourself a beauty treat at least once a week. Get your nails done, have your hair blown out, buy a new lipstick ... The point is: You deserve to take care of you, and often it's often the smallest indulgences that can make a dramatic difference in how you look and feel.
3. Make caring for your complexion a priority. It's never too early in life to start pampering your skin; you don't have to wait for problems (think dry skin, acne and more) to develop. Cleanse, moisturize and protect yourself from the sun's damaging rays today.
The Best Advice On ... Keeping A Youthful Glow
4. Wash your face before going to bed -- no matter how tired you are. Makeup left on overnight can block pores (triggering breakouts) and give skin a dull cast.
5. Slough off dry, dull skin. One of the quickest ways to get a radiant complexion is with a gentle exfoliating scrub, which literally sloughs off dead, dulling cells on the skin's surface-- and allows newer, healthier and more radiant skin cells to shine through.
6. Try, really try, to reduce stress in your life. Studies link it with a weakened immune system, which in turn can trigger everything from acne flare-ups to eczema. Exercise, a good night's sleep and a healthy, balanced diet are all things that can help soften anxiety's impact on the body -- and the skin.
7. Put an end to body breakouts. Clean pimple-prone body skin (back, shoulders, buttocks) at least once a day with an acne wash or with a wipe/pad that contains breakout-busting salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide; regular use of either will help clear skin and prevent new pimples from forming.
8. Know your skin's triggers. If you have sensitive skin, avoid perfumed, anti-bacterial and deodorant products, which can easily aggravate it. And look for the words "for sensitive skin" and "fragrance free" on product labels.
9. Eat foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Bright-colored citrus fruits, berries and orange or red vegetables are packed with antioxidants, which experts say help maintain youthful skin. Salmon, tuna, walnuts and flaxseeds all offer omega-3 fatty acids, which help form the skin's lipid layer -- responsible for keeping skin hydrated and smooth.
10. Develop a relationship with a local dermatologist. You don't need to wait for a skin problem to develop to book an appointment. Yes, a board-certified dermatologist can help treat everything from embarrassing blemishes to serious conditions like skin cancer, but he or she can also advise you about the right products for your skin and discuss how your skin will age. (August 1992)
2006 UPDATE To find a dermatologist in your area, click on aad.org, the American Academy of Dermatology website.
The Best Advice On ... Applying Makeup The Right Way
11. Lighten up. Avoid heavy foundations and powders, which can settle inside pores and make them seem larger.
12. Wake up your eyes. A concealer or eye cream with light-reflective pigments (look for ingredients like "mica" on labels) will brighten eyes instantly.
13. Become a pro at applying eyeliner. To make eyes appear larger, use a darker shade near the top lashes and a lighter shade (in the same color family) on the lower lash line. Don't line eyes all the way around with the same color.
14. Get kissably soft lips. Exfoliate lips with a toothbrush every morning, or use a lip-exfoliating product. An added benefit: Lipstick will go on smoother.
15. Plump up your pout. Use a lip pencil that's slightly darker than your lipstick to line just outside your lips. Next, apply lipstick, then dab a spot of foundation onto the center of lips. Top off with gloss.
The Best Advice On ... Healthy Hair
16. Coloring your hair? Get a trim too. The tinting process weakens hair and almost always guarantees you'll end up with split ends when the color is rinsed out. A tiny snip after chemical processing, and every six to eight weeks after that, will keep your locks lustrous and healthy. (September 2003)
17. Switch up your shampoo. Summer's salt water, chlorine, extra sweat and the sun's ultraviolet (UV)rays can leave hair brittle and weak. Now's the time to change to a more hydrating shampoo to keep hair shiny and soft.
18. Rinse pool water out asap. Dousing your head with tap water after swimming will prevent algaecides in pool water from turning blond hair green; it also rids the hair of drying chlorine residue.
19. Wake up with silkier strands. Before bed, work a tiny amount of deep conditioner into dry ends of hair. Shampoo out in the morning.
The Best Advice On...Hair Removal
20. Calm tweezer trauma. After plucking, press a cold washcloth to the spot.
21. Shave as a last shower step. This way, hair can soften in the warm water for smoother, nick-free results.
The Best Advice On...Sun Protection
22. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Sand and water reflect 60 percent of UV rays, so even under an umbrella, you may be exposed.
23. Mix up your anti-agers. To better protect skin from the aging effects of the sun, treat it with a medley of antioxidants -- a polyphenol like green tea, vitamin C and/or a form of vitamin A (retinol); dermatologists believe they work better than any one ingredient alone.
24. Protect your eyes from the sun's rays. The skin around the eyes is thinner and more transparent. Why? The natural, skin-firming tissue collagen found there breaks down faster than in other areas of the skin, which is why lines show up here first. (The sun's UV rays speed the breakdown.) Experts recommend dabbing on an eye cream with SPF 15 or higher every day.
25. Check (and recheck) your moles. Research shows that people who take digital photos of their moles (or have their doctors do it), and use the shots to monitor their skin from year to year, were better able to detect suspicious changes during self-exams.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Sweet Coconut Rice Recipe
Ingredients :
500 g glutinous rice
2.5 cups coconut milk
2/3 cup sugar
Water
Method :
Fill a colander with water and soak the glutinous rice overnight. Then drain and steam the soaked rice for about 45 minutes or until the grains are all soft. Put the rice into a saucepan, add coconut milk and sugar and simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the milk is fully absorbed. Turn on to a plate and flatten with a greased banana leaf or the back of a spoon. Allow to cool and set, then cut into diamond shapes. Serve with slices of ripe bananas as a delicious dessert or snack
500 g glutinous rice
2.5 cups coconut milk
2/3 cup sugar
Water
Method :
Fill a colander with water and soak the glutinous rice overnight. Then drain and steam the soaked rice for about 45 minutes or until the grains are all soft. Put the rice into a saucepan, add coconut milk and sugar and simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the milk is fully absorbed. Turn on to a plate and flatten with a greased banana leaf or the back of a spoon. Allow to cool and set, then cut into diamond shapes. Serve with slices of ripe bananas as a delicious dessert or snack
Golden Shrimps Puffs Recipe
Ingredients :
750 g Fresh raw shrimps
5 medium Red chilies finely chopped
1 tablespoon Finely grated fresh ginger
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Fish sauce
1/2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
2 Egg whites
1/3 cup Rice flour
1/2 cup Cooking oil
Chili sauce to serve
Method :
Remove the shell and devein the shrimps. User a food processor to blend the shrimp meat, cilantro leaves, chili, ginger, egg white, garlic and fish sauce for 10 seconds or until the mixture is well combined. Pour the mixture to a bowl and stir in the rice flour. Refrigerate the shrimp mixture for at least 30 minutes or until you are ready to fry the puffs. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Very gently drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture into the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes, carefully turning them with tongs until golden brown on all sides. Drain the puffs on paper towels and serve immediately while hot with chili sauce.
750 g Fresh raw shrimps
5 medium Red chilies finely chopped
1 tablespoon Finely grated fresh ginger
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Fish sauce
1/2 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
2 Egg whites
1/3 cup Rice flour
1/2 cup Cooking oil
Chili sauce to serve
Method :
Remove the shell and devein the shrimps. User a food processor to blend the shrimp meat, cilantro leaves, chili, ginger, egg white, garlic and fish sauce for 10 seconds or until the mixture is well combined. Pour the mixture to a bowl and stir in the rice flour. Refrigerate the shrimp mixture for at least 30 minutes or until you are ready to fry the puffs. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Very gently drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture into the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes, carefully turning them with tongs until golden brown on all sides. Drain the puffs on paper towels and serve immediately while hot with chili sauce.
Fish in Red Sauce Recipe
Ingredients :
750 g fish fillets
4 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 fresh chilies, seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
Method :
Heat a wok with oil and fry the onions over medium heat until the onions are soft and golden brown. Add vinegar, tomatoes, chilies, salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until tomatoes are pulpy and sauce thick. Add fish, cover and cook until fish is done. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped cilantro leaves.
750 g fish fillets
4 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 fresh chilies, seeded and chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
Method :
Heat a wok with oil and fry the onions over medium heat until the onions are soft and golden brown. Add vinegar, tomatoes, chilies, salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until tomatoes are pulpy and sauce thick. Add fish, cover and cook until fish is done. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped cilantro leaves.
Best way to preserve food
Natural fermentation of food is the safest way to preserve food. Not vinegar pickles but fermentation pickles and all kinds of food.
So, is fermentation really safe?
Leaving foods unrefrigerated for two weeks or more can be disturbing to those who weren't raised with a crock of pickles in the hallway. But U.S. Department of Agriculture research service microbiologist Fred Breidt says properly fermented vegetables are actually safer than raw vegetables, which might have been exposed to pathogens like E. coli on the farm.
"With fermented products there is no safety concern. I can flat-out say that. The reason is the lactic acid bacteria that carry out the fermentation are the world's best killers of other bacteria," says Breidt, who works at a lab at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, where scientists have been studying fermented and other pickled foods since the 1930s.
Breidt adds that fermented vegetables, for which there are no documented cases of food-borne illness, are safer for novices to make than canned vegetables. Pressurized canning creates an anaerobic environment that increases the risk of deadly botulism, particularly with low-acid foods.
So, is fermentation really safe?
Leaving foods unrefrigerated for two weeks or more can be disturbing to those who weren't raised with a crock of pickles in the hallway. But U.S. Department of Agriculture research service microbiologist Fred Breidt says properly fermented vegetables are actually safer than raw vegetables, which might have been exposed to pathogens like E. coli on the farm.
"With fermented products there is no safety concern. I can flat-out say that. The reason is the lactic acid bacteria that carry out the fermentation are the world's best killers of other bacteria," says Breidt, who works at a lab at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, where scientists have been studying fermented and other pickled foods since the 1930s.
Breidt adds that fermented vegetables, for which there are no documented cases of food-borne illness, are safer for novices to make than canned vegetables. Pressurized canning creates an anaerobic environment that increases the risk of deadly botulism, particularly with low-acid foods.
Apples are Peaking; Choose the Best Preservation Method
Did you know that once an apple tree begins to bear fruit, it will do so for a century? Today, there are over 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States. Fall weather brings the best fresh apples in bushels.
How can I preserve these apples while they are peaking, you ask? Preserved apple products can add lots of variety to the menu. Apples can be dried, made into applesauce or apple butter, or even made into a delicious apple pear jam. Apples do not make the highest quality canned or frozen slices, but they can be preserved by those methods, also.
Whether you are buying apples at the grocery store, visiting the nearby orchard, or picking apples from your backyard, choose the preservation method that is best for your apple variety. Varieties that are good for freezing include: Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, Jonathan and Granny Smith. Varieties that are good for making applesauce and apple butter include: Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, Jonathan, Gravenstein and McIntosh. Red Delicious apples are best eaten fresh. They do not freeze or cook well.
When selecting your apples, remember that their flavor is best when they are at the peak of maturity. To judge the maturity of apples, don=t go by size. Choose apples that are free of defects, such as bruises, skin breaks and decayed spots. Russeting, or little brown spots on the skin of the apple, does not affect quality. Also look for firm (hard) apples since soft apples tend to have a mealy texture and overripe flavor.
If making applesauce, apple butter or dried slices with your apples, use them as soon as possible after harvest. If any apples must be stored, keep them in a cool, dark place. They should not be tightly covered or wrapped up; a perforated plastic or open paper bag, basket or wooden crate are good choices. If kept in the refrigerator, apples should be placed in the humidifier compartment or in a plastic bag with several holes punched in it (or in a zipper-type vegetable bag). This prevents loss of moisture and crispness. Apples should not be placed close to foods with strong odors since the odor may be picked up by the apples.
How can I preserve these apples while they are peaking, you ask? Preserved apple products can add lots of variety to the menu. Apples can be dried, made into applesauce or apple butter, or even made into a delicious apple pear jam. Apples do not make the highest quality canned or frozen slices, but they can be preserved by those methods, also.
Whether you are buying apples at the grocery store, visiting the nearby orchard, or picking apples from your backyard, choose the preservation method that is best for your apple variety. Varieties that are good for freezing include: Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, Jonathan and Granny Smith. Varieties that are good for making applesauce and apple butter include: Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, Jonathan, Gravenstein and McIntosh. Red Delicious apples are best eaten fresh. They do not freeze or cook well.
When selecting your apples, remember that their flavor is best when they are at the peak of maturity. To judge the maturity of apples, don=t go by size. Choose apples that are free of defects, such as bruises, skin breaks and decayed spots. Russeting, or little brown spots on the skin of the apple, does not affect quality. Also look for firm (hard) apples since soft apples tend to have a mealy texture and overripe flavor.
If making applesauce, apple butter or dried slices with your apples, use them as soon as possible after harvest. If any apples must be stored, keep them in a cool, dark place. They should not be tightly covered or wrapped up; a perforated plastic or open paper bag, basket or wooden crate are good choices. If kept in the refrigerator, apples should be placed in the humidifier compartment or in a plastic bag with several holes punched in it (or in a zipper-type vegetable bag). This prevents loss of moisture and crispness. Apples should not be placed close to foods with strong odors since the odor may be picked up by the apples.
FIXING HAIR DISASTERS
Sometimes beauty treatments can do more harm than good. Find out how to set right, hair treatments gone wrong and more.
Simona got her hair coloured and in about a week her hair appeared dry like straw. Her bad hair not only earned her rude remarks but also got her confidence level dropping down to an all time low. Had it not been for her cousin who gave her some heart lifting advice on how to fix her hair, her hair would have remained a disaster.
Fashion and beauty trends keep changing all the time. When streaks become a fad we see many heads streaked in different hues. If your favourite sports, movie or TV star sports a certain hair style you too may follow suit. But many a times the hair colour or cut may not suit you or worse, the chemicals used in styling may end up having adverse effects on your hair. After a bad hair job all you can think of is, what do I do to fix my hair to like it was before? If you do not have helpful cousins, read on to turn bad hair days into I love my hair days.
When straightening goes messy
You loved the results of your straightened and wanted to kiss the mirror. But after the first wash you met with a rude awakening. Your straight hair had turned dry, wavy and frizzy. You would not dream of stepping out of the house with such hair. Wearing a cap for months is not the solution. Here are some quick solutions for undesired straight hair.
Quick Fix
Get a hair cut that decreases the volumised look
Get hot oil massage done every week
Get hair protein treatment every month
Get a hair cut done every two- three months
Apply some leave-in conditioner every time you wash your hair
Use shampoo for dry damaged hair
Oil your hair every alternate day. Oiling hair before turning in for the night is helpful
Apply Aloe Vera gel before washing your hair
Tie a pony tail if you feel your hair is unruly.
Wear a bandana to cover your mane and look stylish
Do not get any chemical treatments done for the next six months.
You will have to wait for some months for new hair to grow. Remember the process cannot be reversed in an instant but is temporary. You need to be patient with yourself and treat your hair with some tender loving care.
When your perm looks like a nest
You got bored of your poker straight hair and wished you would have curls dangling all over your shoulders. Every time you use rollers on your hair, you are showered with compliments. You wished deep inside your heart that if these curls would stay with you forever, it would change your life. So you got your hair permed.
Within a few days your mane has split ends; it is dry and turned frizzy. Soon hair fall began. You started tying your hair in a bun in the hopes that it would hide your disastrous hair. Alas, a strand or two would just spring out of nowhere. If your hair is simply driving you up the wall, get some relief from the chemical treatment gone wrong. Use the tips given below and reach out to healthy hair.
Quick Fix
Trim your hair to avoid split-ends
Get hot oil treatment done every week
Get deep conditioning done every ten days
Ask your doctor for a prescription to control hair fall
Use a shampoo for dry and damaged hair
Oil your hair before turning in for the night every alternate day
Avoid blow drying
Wear a wig if the damage is too hard to handle. Buy something that suits your personality
Perming will take some time to wear off so take it easy and be patient. Be kind to your hair and it will be better.
When your hair colour is a shock
After fantasising yourself in that lovely hair shade a zillionth time you finally got your hair coloured. But horrors of horror it turned out an absolute mess. It doesn't look like the picture you had seen. Follow these tips to save yourself of questions you do not want to answer.
Quick Fix
Avoid bleaching you hair again
Avoid applying henna on coloured hair. It makes hair brittle
Find a shade very close to your natural hair colour
Choose a dark brown shade if nothing else helps
Opt for an ammonia-free hair colour
Consult a credible hair stylist before the second round of hair colouring
Before colouring your hair get a strand test done. You do not want to repeat the same mistake again
Oil your hair regularly after the treatment.
Avoid getting chemical treatments at least for six months
Get regular protein treatments
Use shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair
When a hair cut goes wrong
There is very little you can do to turn around a bad hair cut. But there is hope. Read on to find some helpful tips that can rid you off an embarrassing cut.
Quick Fix
Consult an experienced hair stylist for giving another cut
Wear a cap when you move out
Wear a bandana till your hair grows back
Use clips to pin up hair neatly
Buy a wig if you have a social event and you want to look your best
Treat your hair with love and care. Agonising and worrying over your hair will not make it grow any faster. Occupy yourself with something else. Read a book, practice yoga or count your blessings.
When you have burnt hair
This can be really tragic. Burning hair with chemicals or fire can only be helped with a hair cut. In case the locks are at a higher end or near the forehead you will need these ideas to cover them up.
Try on a bandana
Get a haircut done
Wear scarves. There is a huge variety available in markets
Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner
Use a leave-in conditioner everyday to soothe hair
Oil your hair regularly
When you have dead hair
Dead hair is a result of using excessive chemicals and hair styling products. To prevent your mane from being dead here are some life saving fixes.
Quick Fix
Oil your hair regularly
Use a shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair
Avoid blow drying hair
Avoid chemical treatments
Avoid applying henna for six months
Apply egg mask every week
When you have chewing gum in your hair
This may be an accident or not. But there are some very easy ways to get out of this one without chopping off your beloved tresses.
Quick Fix
Apply coconut oil on the area. The gum will slide easily
Apply some moisturising cream on it, if you are out
Your hair is a valuable beauty asset and this is no secret. Treat it with care to prevent it from becoming a disaster. Be true to yourself and get makeovers done that are right just for you.
Did you ever have a hair disaster? How did you fix it? Do you think chemical hair treatments are the only way to look beautiful? To share your experiences, views, and tips
Simona got her hair coloured and in about a week her hair appeared dry like straw. Her bad hair not only earned her rude remarks but also got her confidence level dropping down to an all time low. Had it not been for her cousin who gave her some heart lifting advice on how to fix her hair, her hair would have remained a disaster.
Fashion and beauty trends keep changing all the time. When streaks become a fad we see many heads streaked in different hues. If your favourite sports, movie or TV star sports a certain hair style you too may follow suit. But many a times the hair colour or cut may not suit you or worse, the chemicals used in styling may end up having adverse effects on your hair. After a bad hair job all you can think of is, what do I do to fix my hair to like it was before? If you do not have helpful cousins, read on to turn bad hair days into I love my hair days.
When straightening goes messy
You loved the results of your straightened and wanted to kiss the mirror. But after the first wash you met with a rude awakening. Your straight hair had turned dry, wavy and frizzy. You would not dream of stepping out of the house with such hair. Wearing a cap for months is not the solution. Here are some quick solutions for undesired straight hair.
Quick Fix
Get a hair cut that decreases the volumised look
Get hot oil massage done every week
Get hair protein treatment every month
Get a hair cut done every two- three months
Apply some leave-in conditioner every time you wash your hair
Use shampoo for dry damaged hair
Oil your hair every alternate day. Oiling hair before turning in for the night is helpful
Apply Aloe Vera gel before washing your hair
Tie a pony tail if you feel your hair is unruly.
Wear a bandana to cover your mane and look stylish
Do not get any chemical treatments done for the next six months.
You will have to wait for some months for new hair to grow. Remember the process cannot be reversed in an instant but is temporary. You need to be patient with yourself and treat your hair with some tender loving care.
When your perm looks like a nest
You got bored of your poker straight hair and wished you would have curls dangling all over your shoulders. Every time you use rollers on your hair, you are showered with compliments. You wished deep inside your heart that if these curls would stay with you forever, it would change your life. So you got your hair permed.
Within a few days your mane has split ends; it is dry and turned frizzy. Soon hair fall began. You started tying your hair in a bun in the hopes that it would hide your disastrous hair. Alas, a strand or two would just spring out of nowhere. If your hair is simply driving you up the wall, get some relief from the chemical treatment gone wrong. Use the tips given below and reach out to healthy hair.
Quick Fix
Trim your hair to avoid split-ends
Get hot oil treatment done every week
Get deep conditioning done every ten days
Ask your doctor for a prescription to control hair fall
Use a shampoo for dry and damaged hair
Oil your hair before turning in for the night every alternate day
Avoid blow drying
Wear a wig if the damage is too hard to handle. Buy something that suits your personality
Perming will take some time to wear off so take it easy and be patient. Be kind to your hair and it will be better.
When your hair colour is a shock
After fantasising yourself in that lovely hair shade a zillionth time you finally got your hair coloured. But horrors of horror it turned out an absolute mess. It doesn't look like the picture you had seen. Follow these tips to save yourself of questions you do not want to answer.
Quick Fix
Avoid bleaching you hair again
Avoid applying henna on coloured hair. It makes hair brittle
Find a shade very close to your natural hair colour
Choose a dark brown shade if nothing else helps
Opt for an ammonia-free hair colour
Consult a credible hair stylist before the second round of hair colouring
Before colouring your hair get a strand test done. You do not want to repeat the same mistake again
Oil your hair regularly after the treatment.
Avoid getting chemical treatments at least for six months
Get regular protein treatments
Use shampoo and conditioner for coloured hair
When a hair cut goes wrong
There is very little you can do to turn around a bad hair cut. But there is hope. Read on to find some helpful tips that can rid you off an embarrassing cut.
Quick Fix
Consult an experienced hair stylist for giving another cut
Wear a cap when you move out
Wear a bandana till your hair grows back
Use clips to pin up hair neatly
Buy a wig if you have a social event and you want to look your best
Treat your hair with love and care. Agonising and worrying over your hair will not make it grow any faster. Occupy yourself with something else. Read a book, practice yoga or count your blessings.
When you have burnt hair
This can be really tragic. Burning hair with chemicals or fire can only be helped with a hair cut. In case the locks are at a higher end or near the forehead you will need these ideas to cover them up.
Try on a bandana
Get a haircut done
Wear scarves. There is a huge variety available in markets
Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner
Use a leave-in conditioner everyday to soothe hair
Oil your hair regularly
When you have dead hair
Dead hair is a result of using excessive chemicals and hair styling products. To prevent your mane from being dead here are some life saving fixes.
Quick Fix
Oil your hair regularly
Use a shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair
Avoid blow drying hair
Avoid chemical treatments
Avoid applying henna for six months
Apply egg mask every week
When you have chewing gum in your hair
This may be an accident or not. But there are some very easy ways to get out of this one without chopping off your beloved tresses.
Quick Fix
Apply coconut oil on the area. The gum will slide easily
Apply some moisturising cream on it, if you are out
Your hair is a valuable beauty asset and this is no secret. Treat it with care to prevent it from becoming a disaster. Be true to yourself and get makeovers done that are right just for you.
Did you ever have a hair disaster? How did you fix it? Do you think chemical hair treatments are the only way to look beautiful? To share your experiences, views, and tips
10 BEAUTY TIPS
1. Brushing Up
Make body brushing a part of your daily routine. Scrubbing out dirt and grime is the least of its advantages. Body brushing tones and stimulates skin, helping with the natural drainage of the lymph glands. It also helps combat cellulite. When brushing, work towards the heart, up from your legs and thighs, and down from your neck. Oh, and remember, skin should be dry while body-brushing, so make sure you have a soft brush - you don't want abrasions that are hard to explain!
2. Banana Rama
For a great homemade face softener, try this: mash a banana and apply it to your face. Leave on for ten minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Your face feels like satin. Plus, it puts those over ripe gooey bananas to good use!
3. Pearly White
Ever looked in the mirror and felt that your teeth were going from white to off-white to yellow? Take a hard look at your habits. The biggest culprits in the teeth-yellowing process are tobacco, coffee, tea and red wine. So if you must indulge, brush your teeth afterwards whenever possible, or at least rinse with water.
4. Shades Of Summer
A snazzy pair of sunglasses not only looks great, but also delays the onset of crow's feet (wrinkles on the sides of the eyes) which are accelerated by squinting in the sun.
5. Peaches And Cream
Great looks come with great skin, so get crackin' on that epidermis. Dirt and oil blocks pores causing blackheads and pimples, while dirt, grime and pollutants are drawn to oily skin like moths to a flame. So wash your face as often as possible, and cleanse at least twice a day.
6. Instant Glow
So you've just reached home after a nerve-wrecking day at the office and have to leave immediately for a dinner party thrown by your husband's most revered business client. How to get that glow in a flash? You could cheat and layer on the blusher, but a better option would be to try this: simply mix equal amounts of lemon and honey, apply it to your face and wash off after ten minutes.
7. Luscious Locks
Nothing improves the quality of your hair better than getting a regular oil massage. Get it done at home once a week if you have a husband or mother-in-law that dotes on you, or visit your neighbourhood parlour.
8. All Steamed Up
After applying oil wrap your hair in a steaming towel for twenty minutes. Give your hair this steaming treatment at least once a month. Steaming hair after applying oil helps it soak deeper into the follicles.
9. Fun In The Sun
The sun's warmth may make you feel good but it's ultraviolet rays over time cause at best, dry wrinkly skin and at worst, skin cancer. Don't step out without loading on that sunscreen. In the summers, avoid stepping out between 12:00 to 2:00 when the sun is at its peak.
10. Water, Water Everywhere
You can never drink too much water. It flushes out your toxins and is great for the skin, liver and just about every conceivable body organ! It keeps you cool and feeling fresh, reduces dehydration and rejuvenates your body cells. Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Bottoms up!
Make body brushing a part of your daily routine. Scrubbing out dirt and grime is the least of its advantages. Body brushing tones and stimulates skin, helping with the natural drainage of the lymph glands. It also helps combat cellulite. When brushing, work towards the heart, up from your legs and thighs, and down from your neck. Oh, and remember, skin should be dry while body-brushing, so make sure you have a soft brush - you don't want abrasions that are hard to explain!
2. Banana Rama
For a great homemade face softener, try this: mash a banana and apply it to your face. Leave on for ten minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Your face feels like satin. Plus, it puts those over ripe gooey bananas to good use!
3. Pearly White
Ever looked in the mirror and felt that your teeth were going from white to off-white to yellow? Take a hard look at your habits. The biggest culprits in the teeth-yellowing process are tobacco, coffee, tea and red wine. So if you must indulge, brush your teeth afterwards whenever possible, or at least rinse with water.
4. Shades Of Summer
A snazzy pair of sunglasses not only looks great, but also delays the onset of crow's feet (wrinkles on the sides of the eyes) which are accelerated by squinting in the sun.
5. Peaches And Cream
Great looks come with great skin, so get crackin' on that epidermis. Dirt and oil blocks pores causing blackheads and pimples, while dirt, grime and pollutants are drawn to oily skin like moths to a flame. So wash your face as often as possible, and cleanse at least twice a day.
6. Instant Glow
So you've just reached home after a nerve-wrecking day at the office and have to leave immediately for a dinner party thrown by your husband's most revered business client. How to get that glow in a flash? You could cheat and layer on the blusher, but a better option would be to try this: simply mix equal amounts of lemon and honey, apply it to your face and wash off after ten minutes.
7. Luscious Locks
Nothing improves the quality of your hair better than getting a regular oil massage. Get it done at home once a week if you have a husband or mother-in-law that dotes on you, or visit your neighbourhood parlour.
8. All Steamed Up
After applying oil wrap your hair in a steaming towel for twenty minutes. Give your hair this steaming treatment at least once a month. Steaming hair after applying oil helps it soak deeper into the follicles.
9. Fun In The Sun
The sun's warmth may make you feel good but it's ultraviolet rays over time cause at best, dry wrinkly skin and at worst, skin cancer. Don't step out without loading on that sunscreen. In the summers, avoid stepping out between 12:00 to 2:00 when the sun is at its peak.
10. Water, Water Everywhere
You can never drink too much water. It flushes out your toxins and is great for the skin, liver and just about every conceivable body organ! It keeps you cool and feeling fresh, reduces dehydration and rejuvenates your body cells. Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Bottoms up!
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