Pamper your hands this winter

The  most noticeable part of a person after the face is his hands. Hands speak volumes about a person's inclination towards health , hygiene and self grooming.Beautiful, soft and smooth hands are a revered and admired . Whereas unkempt, dry and discolored hands are often looked down upon.
Its our hands that bear the load and the responsibility of doing almost all the chores every day. So it becomes our foremost priority to pamper our hands.
Hands should be taken care of all round the year, but the task becomes more crucial and  pronounced during the cold winter months.
Lets learn a few consequential tips to keep our hands soft and supple.
Most importantly , avoid over-washing hands with harsh chemical based soaps/cleansers. Always keep hands free of water and dry them properly using a soft towel.
Never forget to moisturize your hands after cleansing them. Use a good quality moisturizer to keep hands hydrated and soft.If hands feel dry, moisturize them more often.
Oil therapy works best for dry / wrinkled hands . massage your hands with sesame, olive or coconut oil and leave them for 10 mins before a shower.Works wonders to prevent dryness.
Give your hands a gentle oil massage every night and let the oil get soaked into your skin overnight. This can leave your hands feeling soft and smooth in no time.
Scrubbing is of great significance for attaining smooth and glowing hands. A homemade scrub made of lemon juice, gram flour  and fine sugar granules, really help in removing the damaged skin cells and bringing out new and healthier skin.
And of course , avoid exposure to sun and pollution. Wear protective clothing/ gloves to shield the hands from the environmental pollutants and the harsh UV rays.

Get set for happy , healthy and beautiful hands!

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"Your nails are like jewels,don't use them as tools"-Essie

Nails are the protective keratinous structure covering the fingers and the toes of almost every living being. Strong, smooth, shiny pinkish nails with whitish outer rims are the signs of healthy nails and healthy body. Well groomed healthy nails embody good health and hygiene. Healthy, neat and groomed nails garner lots of compliments and appreciation!

It is of great importance to take care of our nails and take the extra effort to always keep them healthy, strong and shiny. It should always be taken care of and keep them safe getting soft, brittle, discolored or gnawed.
A few simple tips should be followed to achieve the desired nails.To achieve an outward beauty, it is important to nourish the body from within. A diet rich in protein is to be taken for strong nails for example eggs, chicken, soya, legumes and dairy products. And our internals organs must be sufficiently hydrated to keep nails from getting brittle.

Externally a lot can be done to achieve healthy nails. Nails must be kept dry and clean to avoid any infection. Regular filing and paring of the nails should be done to remove any snag and allow uniform growth of the nails.
Regular manicure and pedicure, using only natural ingredients like baking soda, salt, oils, essential oils etc, should be done on regular basis to maintain healthy nails. Minimize the usage of cheap quality nail paints to prevent nails from discoloration.
A concoction of 1 part lemon juice and 3 parts olive oil helps great deal in obtaining strong and shiny nails. Nails should be dipped  for 10 to 15 mins in this mixture twice a week, for desired results.

Follow the simple tips and be ready to flaunt those lovely and healthy nails!

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Significance of hydration during the winters..

Its is a ubiquitous knowledge that our bodies are made of 70% water. It is of pronounced gravity to provide the adequate hydration to the body, externally and internally.
The  winter weather takes a toll on the skin and hair and most people do redress the problem by using good moisturizing agents for the skin and hair. But it is mainly like the second line of defense.
The primary line of defense for protecting and maintaining the integrity of skin and hair is the hydration of the body from within. Our skin and our hair is made of 70% water. To keep this level of water intact, it is mandatory to keep body hydrated by consuming ample amount of water.
During the summer days, people keep sipping water due to the intense heat, and compensate for the water loss and keep the water level accurate.
But the real challenge comes during the winters, when owing to the cold temperature, people refrain from consuming enough water. Due to the low consumption of water, the body goes dehydrated which eventually disturbs the moisture level in the skin and hair. And dryness and dullness is evinced in the skin and hair.
Rather, it becomes indispensable to consume more water instead of curtailing water consumption. Due to the ancillary dryness in the weather, the consumption of water should rather be elevated. Internally if the body is hydrated, it is reflected by the shine and glow of the hair and skin.
Drink water, fight the woes of winter and stay beautiful!

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Get an insight on hair frizz

Smooth and lustrous mane is longed and cherished by all. But it is often thwarted by dry and frizzy hair. It renders the hair dull, lifeless and unmanageable. Frizz appears in the outer layer, cuticle, of the hair. Lack of moisture and proteins tends to make the cuticle porous. Water tends to pass through  the open pores and leave the hair dry and unruly.
  The primary cause of frizzy hair is undernourishment and lack of moisture in the hair. Since we know that our hair is made up of proteins, a proper diet ,which is rich in protein, is always needed to maintain the integrity of the hair. Moisture helps in holding up and maintaining the structure of the hair. An accurate protein to moisture level is also to be maintained. An excess of protein may also lead to frizz. Its indispensable to include lots of water in the diet for attaining a smooth cuticle.
It is of equal significance to provide nourishment both internally and externally. To begin with, a few precautions are a must to avoid frizz. Hair should not be towel dried, instead the excess water should be gently squeezed out. Care must be taken to wrap hair in silk/ satin while in bed. Hair should be combed with a wide toothed comb, while it is damp. It should  not be left unattended until it dries. Reduce on styling instruments that use  heat.
Besides the precautions, some more caring steps can be taken towards a frizz free hair.Weekly once, a deep conditioning natural hair mask should be applied to the hair. It can be mask made of egg, olive oil and soaked fenugreek seeds. It should be followed by washing the hair with a non drying shampoo.
Twice a week, a hot oil treatment, with frizz treatment oils like olive oil, argan oil and coconut oil, is a must.

With a balanced diet and some extra care, you can tame your frizzy hair. Step forth for lustrous and silky hair that bounces with health !

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Horrors of preservatives used in commercial beauty products

Methyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben and Propyl Paraben  are the most customarily used preservatives in almost all beauty products, like creams and lotions. These are used in order to curb microbial spoilage of the products and therefore enhance its shelf life.
The efficacy of the above mentioned preservatives cannot be denied but simultaneously their ill effects on cannot be negated.

Several research papers, originating from some of the most renowned institutes, have corroborated time and again that Parabens are one of the most perilous chemicals for our skin and health.
Parabens have been strongly linked with skin ageing and interference with the glandular functioning. Parabens have also shown its negative impact on allergies and breast cancer.
Skin with Paraben based product, when exposed to sunlight, results in ageing and damaging. The UV rays react with the Paraben on the skin and lyses (kills) 19% of the skin cells compared to skin devoid of Parabens. It manifests in wrinkles and fine lines on skin.
Parabens disturb the normal functioning of the hormone producing glands leading to potential harm to male reproductive system and producing Pseudo Estrogen in females.


Usage of body care products devoid of Parabens and instead products containing organic certified preservatives save us from the perils Paraben based products.


Go Paraben free... Go Organic!

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Look forward to rosy lips this coming winter.....

Come winters and with it welcome the most delectable plethora of fruits, vegetables, numerous sumptuous delicacies, visual treat worth flora and the best time to cozy up with the loved ones!
But along with the goodness, comes the harsh and cold climate that wrecks havoc on beauty. The chill causes massive damage to our skin.  The skin of our lips are the most delicate ones.Our lips tend to pay the biggest price of this ruthless weather. Dullness, discoloration and dryness become nemesis to our beauty.
There are several commercial lip balms available to your rescue. But such chemical laden lip balms only bring a very short lived relief to the lips. In the long run they tend to make the lips drier and darker.
The best way to treat your lips is to pamper them with pure and organic ingredients.
Apply a mixture of organic virgin coconut oil and organic raw honey to the lips before bed.
Homemade lip balms composed of organic shea/kokum butter, almond oil and pure vitamin E oil can be applied several times a day.
Follow the above tips and welcome the winter with a kiss of your beautiful rosy lips!

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Beauty miracles of the Ganges!

Since the beginning of time, the river Ganga has been worshiped for its holiness and is considered sacred. Countless number of devotees, go for their morning ablutions in this holy water, which is believed to wash away the sins.
Apart from the spiritual reasons, the Ganga has immense healing properties. The Ganga originates at Gangotri, in the Himalayas. The water of the Ganga from the Gangotri, is in its purest form and it is known to cure various ailments and detoxify the body. The body is thoroughly cleansed with the regular consumption of this water.
The Gangetic plains, through which the Ganga flows, is one of the best reserves of alluvial soil. The alluvial soil, along the banks of Ganga, is a superior quality clay.
It makes an excellent mud pack/mask for the entire body. It tones the skin, increases blood circulation and imparts tightening effect to the skin.
It makes the skin free of various ailments like acne and eczema. It provides the skin with the essential minerals needed.

Cleanse and purify your body and soul in the lap of the Ganges!

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Reduce those open pores on your face, naturally......

Excess sebum production, acne and pimples cause the facial skin to open up their pores and become enlarged. It gives the face an undesirable , rough and uneven look! Cosmetology treatments are hectic, sometimes painful and of course burn a hole in your pocket. Even the results are not satisfactory.
So here comes a natural, effective, safe and really cost effective way to treat your open pores.
Take a teaspoon of baking soda (mind it.. not baking powder), a few of fresh lemon and add about half teaspoon of warm water. Make an uniform mixture. Take the mixture and gently scrub the affected area for a few mins. Then allow it to dry. Wash it off with cold water , pat dry and follow with a light and nourishing moisturizer.
Follow this regimen every three days a week, for about 6 weeks and you will find the difference.
Do it religiously and in no time will you have clean pores with a squeaky clean glow on your face.

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CHOCOLATES! Boon to your taste buds and your SKIN!

No wonder our senses get aroused even at the thought of the delicious bar! Dark chocolates are something that have been loved since long and by all .
Apart from being savored , it can also be used as a magic ingredient to give a youthful vitality to your skin.

Chocolates are made from cocoa beans.Dark chocolates contain a way higher percentage of cocoa compared to milk chocolates. Cocoa beans are known to be richly packed with anti-oxidants. Antioxidants scavenge the free radicals and prevent ageing. 1 oz of pure dark chocolate provides more healthy antioxidants than red wine!

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants procyanidins and flavonoids called flavanols, which include epicatechins and catechins. They are known to neutralize the free radicals and also undo the negative effect of the sun rays.

Use pure unsweetened cocoa powder with honey or rose water as an anti-ageing face pack. Or use it in combination with brown sugar as a rejuvenating facial scrub.
Savor dark chocolates with a minimum 65% cocoa to reap the benefits of the anti oxidizing properties of cocoa .


Treat your taste buds while reaping health and beauty!

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Know your facts....... One

Did you know that it takes less than 30 seconds for the peripheral blood of our body to absorb what is applied to our skin! Do not let your blood stream get accumulated with highly toxic substances like paraben, SLS, glycerol, paraffin and alcohols, which are abundantly found in maximum body care. Shun these slow poisons and let Mother Nature protect, heal and beautify you.

Go natural and organic!

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