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Relieve burning sensation in the feet and palms with these remedies 2007-05-25 02:06:00 Some people experience a burning sensation in their feet on hot summer days. No need to panic or resort to medications in such cases. These simple cures will help counteract this problem. * This burning sensation in the feet as well as in your palms
can be relieved by the use of henna leaves. Grind henna leaves into a fine paste and apply the same over the soles. Allow the paste to stay on for a
Fungal infections may affect your feet 2006-08-19 18:33:00 In monsoons, our skin is often at the receiving end, especially our feet. With our kind of streets, wading through knee-deep water and accidentally stepping into an open drain is quite possible. Wet footwear is the worst. Fungal infections caused by using covered footwear through the day lead to irritating itches and subsequently, the scaling of the toes and the spaces between them. The crinkled
Pedicure at home-easy steps 2006-07-19 02:26:00 Home-pedicure is easy to do, and works wonders for your feet. Simply follow these steps
and you will soon see how easy it is to have beautiful feet.
1. Begin your pedicure by carefully removing old nail polish, using a nail polish remover. Always use a good brand of remover.
2. Now you can cut your toenails and file them to give your feet a neat, well-groomed look.
3. Once you have your toenails Read more:Pedicure
Feet-Pamper them 2006-06-25 11:09:00 Though we cannot do without them, feet are probably the most neglected areas of our body. They do not receive as much care and attention as do our face, hair and hands. Our feet endure a lot of wear and tear in the course of the day. So it is our duty to protect them, pamper them and guard them from infections. Strong, clean and well-looked after feet invite admiring glances from everyone.
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Fruit juices for a cool summer 2006-06-06 12:05:00 Though torrential rains have lashed most parts of South India, some parts of North India are still in the throes of the hot summer. Whether it is to quench your thirst or for a celebration, a cool refreshing drink is always welcome in summer.
Benefits of drinking juices in summer
In summer, juices not only help in overcoming fatigue but also boost energy and work wonders in a state of dehydration Read more:Fruit
Make-up tips for summer 2006-05-19 11:10:00 Summer is the time when make-up doesn’t stay on for a longer period of time or the way we want it to be. So make-up in summer should be kept to the bare minimum. Too much of make-up & foundation tends to smudge and run with heat. It also prevents the facial skin from breathing properly, leading to various skin-problems like acne.
* Dab on an astringent lotion to seal off your skin pores, if you
Cool ways to beauty in summer 2006-05-18 11:33:00 Summer is often dreaded by women. They have horrifying pictures about themselves suffering from prickly heat & boils, a face breaking into pimples, blackheads & smelling of sweat. But today’s beauty products and well-documented beauty secrets along with a few changes in the daily routine promise to make anyone a luscious beauty even at the peak of summer.
* Rush and panic in the morning will
Some tips for summer 2006-05-14 04:56:00 1) Drink at least 12 glasses of water or diluted fruit juices in a day. It is very important to drink water because your body needs water to prevent dehydration during warm summer days & also to keep the skin moisturized and clean.
2) Avoid too many aerated drinks, or too much tea and coffee as these are diuretic and will cause water loss to the body.
3) Bathing twice a day is one of the ways or
Sunscreen-the neccessity of summer 2006-05-11 04:05:00 People indulge in a lot of travel, sports and outdoor activities in summer. But few of them know that it could have a devastating effect on their skin & eyes. The harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun have the potential to cause ageing of the skin, DNA damage and skin cancer. Scientists are of the opinion that both UVA & UVB can damage the skin. A sun-tan is the proof of the fact that the skin has Read more:Sunscreen
About Deodorants and Anti-perspirants 2006-05-07 05:58:00 Summer is here, bringing along with it all the sweat and grime. This is the time when most people buy deodorants and anti-perspirants to prevent bad body odor. But there are certain things that you should know about these before you use them.
Deodorants are cosmetic substances designed to reduce the body odor caused by bacteria which is facilitated by perspiration. They inhibit the growth of
Eye care in summer 2006-04-30 08:20:00 Like all great things, the powerful and resourceful energy of the sun too has a flip side to it. The ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted from the sun could cause serious damage to the human eye, with maladies ranging from cataracts, cancer of the eye-lids, macular degeneration, corneal burns, benign growths and solar retinopathy. Harmful as they are, UV rays are even more intense during the hot summer
Baths 2006-04-23 06:12:00 The ritual of taking a bath is centuries old. Bathing is not just wetting your body or applying lots of soap and foaming it to look like a snowman. It is an important activity to keep the body clean, healthy, fresh and relaxed.
Soap, no matter which, would cause dryness ranging from mild to excessive scaling of the skin. Soaps are alkaline and cause undue moisture losses from the skin giving Read more:Baths
Get rid of your skin's oiliness in summer with clay masks 2007-05-30 02:19:00 In summer there is a tendency for increased secretion of the skin’s natural oils. So one ends up looking oily and sticky. And as a consequence of this one is likely to develop blackheads or has to cope up with a flare up of acne. At any time, it is bad for skins to have blemishes, spots, or sport an uncared-for look. More so, in summer, when the world probably sees rather more of you than is
How To Apply Eye Lash Extensions 2007-05-29 02:37:00 By Nita Kahlon The latest craze amongst celebrities is eye lash extensions. When done professionally eye lash extensions give you long lushes, beautiful lashes that look natural. Having beautiful lashes means you do not have to put on a lot of make-up to look great. Eyelash extensions are a great way to enhance your eyes and your face. The longer and fuller your lashes are the more dramatic
Excessive perspiration in the feet: Home Remedies 2007-05-28 01:49:00 This excessive sweating of the feet is not necessarily a problem faced during the summer. In some the sweat glands do not function well. The sweat combines with bacteria and decomposition sets in. But whosever has this problem has to face a lot of discomfiture because the foul smell and the strong odor emitted makes everyone around to turn up their noses in disgust. In summers almost everyone is Read more:Remedies
Dark underarms-causes 2007-01-20 03:43:00 Do you shy away from wearing sleeveless outfits because of darkened armpits? You might have been maintaining scrupulous hygiene, removing superfluous hair from the underarms, bleaching the underarm skin, and trying out a host of herbal/home remedies to get rid of this hateful skin discoloration….however, nothing seems to be working for you. What could be the reason/reasons for this? There’s Read more:causes
Your clothes for summer 2007-06-01 02:26:00 Is that sweltering heat bothering you too much? How about a slight change in your wardrobe? With the right choice of the type and color of clothes, you can actually beat the heat and feel cooler. Here are a few tips; though not a complete list in itself, it’s worth a glance. Tuck away all your nylons, synthetics and heavy silks. Confine yourself to cool, crisp cottons only for day-wear, and
Caring for your hair in summer 2007-05-31 03:54:00 During summer, it’s not just the skin on the other parts of your body which sweats, even your scalp does. So you need to wash your hair more frequently. Use a good shampoo and conditioner. If you have oily hair then the problem is even more severe. However don’t overdo this washing business. A hair-wash once in two days will suffice even for the oiliest of scalps. Too much of washing and Read more:Caring
Tulsi for inflammation and itching of the eyelids 2007-06-06 03:11:00 Sometimes when one wakes up with a swollen eyelid or an inflamed eyelid, which could well be due to an ant bite, what does one do? If it starts itching then all one does is scratch… scratch… scratch – rubbing the eyes so vigorously and almost mishandling them in the process. Surely our delicate eyes deserve a better handling and quite a bit of pampering particularly at this time. Here’s a
Aloe oil for split ends in the hair 2007-06-04 02:02:00 When those over-publicized, fancy-packed hair-oils can’t do the trick and you end up losing your hair, it’s time to open grandma’s age-old recipe book for answers. These home-made, cheap and harmless potions are a perfect choice when you deal with something as important as your crowning glory. You simply can’t afford to make wrong choices. Take the case of split
ends in the hair, for
Home remedies for excessive thirst 2007-06-03 02:56:00 Excessive thirst
– this doesn’t sound like a malady at all. After all everyone feels thirsty. It’s so very normal. And with the change of seasons, there is always an appreciable change in everyone’s appetite and thirst habits. Summer times, especially, are thirst times. But an excessive and incessant craving for water could well point out to something grave. Hence ‘excessive thirst’ as such
Links for Sunday 2007-06-03 02:51:00 All things Medical Carnival All Things Medical Carnival. May Edition at RDoctor Carnival of Healing Carnival of Healing #88 at Mind Mart. Beauty Links Ellen met with a M.A.C PRO Artist at Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint Use clay masks in summer to get rid of greasiness of your skin.
at Beauty and Personality Grooming Astara Facial Masks at Beauty and Fashion Tech Redefining Read more:Sunday
Does Vaseline make eyelashes grow longer? 2007-02-12 11:33:00 Looks like Vaseline
is one of the most popular products associated with eyelash growth. Many claim that it does thicken eyelashes and makes them grow longer. Read this post. But, what have the BeautyBrains got to say about Vaseline’s connection with eyelash growth? Does it thicken and elongate eyelashes? I suppose that coating your lashes with any thick, greasy substance could, in theory, make
Vaseline makes eyelashes grow longer and thicker 2006-12-10 10:02:00 Vaseline a.k.a. petroleum jelly is the oldest and the most popular cosmetic product used all over the world. Its versatility can be recognized from the fact that it is extensively used in innumerable skin problems and ailments’ including chapped hands or lips, toenail fungus, chest colds, nasal congestion, cracked feet – the list goes on! It is also used as an ingredient in skin lotions and Read more:Vaseline
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Skin toning lotion with grapefruit 2007-06-08 02:09:00 Would you like to try your hand at this home made toning lotion
using grapefruit? This toner is especially suited for oily and sensitive skin. A harsh-astringent lotion can only irritate your skin. So why not go in for a mild concoction like this. Skin toners as such have an evaporating and cooling action that causes muscles to contract and pores to shrink temporarily. Besides, toning is pleasant
How to apply cream bleach 2007-06-11 03:40:00 Generally, facial hair and for that matter even hair on the arms have a sparse growth but nevertheless they need to be tackled if one wants to sport a feminine hair-free look. Plucking, waxing or shaving is not quite suitable for facial hair. For those who have hairy arms and legs, waxing is just perfect. Waxing, as you know, guarantees smooth, hair-free arms and legs for a month or even more Read more:bleach
Get rid of your double chin with this simple exercise 2007-06-10 01:58:00 Double chins look so ugly and you desperately want to get rid of it. Usually if you are overweight or obese you tend to have it. But it is not a rule per se. For those who have a double
chin due to excess weight, the best thing to do is try and lose weight. And an overall weight loss ensures that you lose weight on your chin too. It is as simple as that. Or maybe not too simple for you. Then read
7 Foods To Avoid To Stay Young 2007-06-15 02:18:00 By Siew Yin Gark What has food got to do with youth? Why are we talking about diets? Because you're what you eat. Because beauty and youth are the natural reflection of health and well-being, and health is so much related to what we eat. Look. No matter how good we can control our temper, attitude and mindset, we definitely need to eat correctly to stay healthy. No doubt or argument on that. Read more:Foods
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Face masks to lighten blemishes 2007-06-14 04:08:00 A complexion, petal soft, flawless and that which exudes radiance is the dream of every woman. But very few possess it. Ugly scars and blemishes which tend to prop up due to various reasons prove to be a pain in the neck for teenagers and twenty-somethings. These three homemade masks are especially for those troubled by bothersome blemishes - economical yet efficacious they will lighten the
Home remedies for burns 2007-06-13 02:11:00 In the morning rush hour, it’s quite common for you to inadvertently touch a hot dish which you have just removed from your microwave oven, or sustain minor burns and scalds while handling gas-stoves. That is enough to get you in a frenzy, and you comb every nook and corner of your house and almost turn your house topsy-turvy in your frantic search for the elusive first-aid box. However, in this