"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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