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The Benefits of Vinegar: No one really thinks of vinegar as being part of their beauty routine. But it is really quite beneficial.
Try adding half a cup of white vinegar to your warm bath for a beautifully soft skin.
For dry hair or dandruff, massage a few tablespoons into your scalp. Apple cider vinegar also treats lice.
For oily skin, mix 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% cool water, makes a good astringent and helps with acne.
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The Benefits of Green Tea: Green tea is a metabolism booster and aids in weight loss. It is also an immune enhancer and the stimulation of the immune system helps in guarding the body against infection. Green tea removes the toxins from the body, thereby helping in body detox, It also has anti-bacterial properties.
Green tea helps in reducing LDL cholesterol present in the body. |
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How to prevent razor burn: Exfoliate your skin for facial shaving, for the bikini area (which is also susceptible to razor burn) soak the area in warm water to soften the skin and open the pores. Always use a good shaving cream or gel to ensure good lubrication which lessens the friction and always use sharp or new razor blades. Shave with the grain or with the direction of the hair. Finally moisturise using a good aftershave balm or skin lotion. |
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2011 Spring Beauty Trends: Shiny hair is in. A silicone or oil based hair serum will do wonders for your overall hair condition. Smokey eyes are out, instead, fashion gurus are opting for the colourful dramatic eye. The same applies for lip colour of matte coral hues, almost verging on neon. Throw away your tweezers ladies, as the bold brow is making a comeback. To avoid looking like a throwback to the 80’s, it might be advisable to select one of the trends to incorporate into your beauty regime, not all of them at once.
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Foot make-over for Spring: It’s time to say goodbye to those Winter scales, corns and cracks. Spring has sprung it’s time to get those feet back in shape for those sexy sandels you have been longing to wear. Firstly massage and soak your feet then pat dry. Remove any old nail polish and push back cuticles. Wax away those little tufts of hair on the tops of your toes. Use a file to scrub calluses off the bottoms of your feet and the backs of your heels then rinse and dry. Massage some exfoliating cream into the feet to remove dead skin cells, wipe off then rinse. Apply moisturising cream to all areas of the feet and ankles, leave to be absorbed. Finally apply some bright spring nail polish. You are now ready to dazzle |
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Liquid Gold: Just can't seem to get away from the nasty winter colds and flu's? The trick is to act quickly, as soon as you start feeling sick, increase your daily Vitamin C in-take, either by upping your normal portions of fresh fruit and veggies, or by taking a supplement high in Vitamin C. By doing this your body is better equipped to fight the sickness and decrease the chances of a prolonged illness or secondary infection. |
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Winter hands: To prevent chapped hands this winter, use a hand sanitizing gel to cleanse hands, rather than soap and water; rub hand and nail moisturizer into the skin, cuticles and nails and, finally, wear gloves – not only do gloves look stylish, they’ll protect your hands from the biting cold and prevent moisture loss. |
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Hot Winter Nail Shades: While we enjoyed those fresh, bright lumimous summer colours, it’s time to embrace this Winter’s Top Five Nail Colours: Metallics (Bronze, Gold or Silver) Super-Darks (maroon, blue, charcoal or black), Greige (a combination of grey and beige), Emerald Green and, of course, Classic Reds. |
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Get a Vitamin B Shot : With winter fast approaching, do you feel less inclined to roll out of bed in the mornings? Get a Vitamin B12 injection from your doctor, clinic or pharmacy. Vitamin B12, a water-soluble vitamin implicated in brain and nervous system functioning, prevents symptoms of vitamin B deficiency like fatigue, aneamia and depression. |
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Fresh Face: Melting make-up, caused by summer heat, is a gal’s worst nightmare. To maintain a fab, fresh face throughout the day, don’t pile on the base. Rather use a light tinted moisturizer or layer your foundation thinly. Dust with a little loose powder and finish with a bronzer. Keep a powder compact handy for touch-ups. |
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Beat the Frizz: Summer’s strong winds, heat and high humidity levels often renders hair unmanageable. Keep frizz at bay by avoiding overstyling your hair with heat appliances or over-using hair products. Ensure that you add moisture through a high quality hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Gel waxes are good for keeping your style in check. |
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Hot lips: Red lips are a hot trend right now, but choosing the right shade of red can be tricky. Fair skin tones should opt for classic and pink reds; olive and caramel skin tones should try berry and cherry red; while dark skin tones should go for deep, warm reds. Red lipstick is best applied with a lip brush. |
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Make your manicures last longer: by applying clear polish every so often. With such a busy schedule, it is amazing you have your nails done in the first place. To keep your pretty look alive as long as possible, apply a clear topcoat daily to prevent the nail polish from cracking and chipping. |
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Shiny healthy hair: Dull hair can be caused by the food you are eating. Avoid processed or highly refined foods and try to include more fresh fruit and vegetables in your daily diet. Avoid fizzy drinks, excess coffee and caffeine. Avoid deep fried food and rather opt to bake or grill your dishes. And remember to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. |
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Copy your kitty: Learn to do stretching exercises when you wake up. It boosts circulation and digestion, and eases back pain. |
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Curry flavour: Hot, spicy foods containing chillies or cayenne pepper trigger endorphins, the feel-good hormones. Endorphins have a powerful, almost narcotic effect and make you feel good after exercising. But go easy on the lamb, pork and mutton and the high-fat, creamy dishes served in many Indian restaurants. |
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For strong nails: Swiss researchers say people who take 2.5mg of biotin a day grow firmer, harder nails. Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin and is also useful for strengthening human hair and maintaining steady blood sugar levels. Biotin supplements are available from health stores. |
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Laugh and cry: Having a good sob is reputed to be good for you. So is laughter, which has been shown to help heal bodies, as well as broken hearts. Studies in Japan indicate that laughter boosts the immune system and helps the body shake off allergic reactions. |
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Rule of skin: Any substance applied to your skin, will also be absorbed by it? Choose your cosmetic and beauty products with this simple rule in mind: If you wouldn't eat it, don't wear it or use it on your skin. |
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Get Gorgeous Hair: Boil two handfuls of celery leaves in a small pot of water until the leaves are limp and soft. Strain the water, discard the leaves and set the water aside to cool. Mix in a tablespoon of vinegar, then use the water to rinse your hair after a your normal shampooing regime. The overall health and shine of you hair will vastly improve. |
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Benefits of the Squat: The squat, has a plethora of health benefits. It keeps the hips open, works the lower back, the legs, and tones the organs of the digestive system helping with constipation and digestive disorders. Simply squat down, keeping your feet hip-distance apart, lean forward and stretch, hold this pose for a minute. |
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Men's Health: Male Pattern Baldness is a natural condition which is experienced by a high percent of middle aged men. Biotin has been known to be extremely beneficial in reducing the onset of hair loss. It is an essentially B vitamin that encourages cell growth and has been known to contribute to healthy hair, skin and nails. |
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Eyeliner Tips: When applying eyeliner, open your mouth slightly. This will help relax the eye to make sure that you get the straightest and most even line possible. |
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Choosing a Bronzer: Although very similar to blush, Bronzer will give you a more natural sun-kissed look.
It is critical that you do not pick a bronzer that is too dark or it will just make your skin look dirty. Pick a bronzer that is one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone for an all round healthy glow. |
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The Benefits of Cranberries Part 2: They have significant anti-aging properties and can help to boost memory power and coordination, both of which are aspects that tend to decrease with age. |
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The Benefits of Cranberries: Cranberry seeds are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as vitamin E. all of these are helpful in counteracting the effects of aging. Oil taken from Cranberry seeds has the lowest amount of saturated fat and can be used in cooking |
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The trick to controlling stretch marks Part1: If you massage your body regularly with coconut and almond oil, it will keep stretch marks away.
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The trick to moisturising is moisture: By slightly dampening your hands before applying a moisturiser will improve the ease in which it is applied, alternatively moisturise immediately after toning when you face is still slightly damp. You will find that the cream is easily applied for a more even coverage. |
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How to add shine to different hair types, Part 2: Normal Hair. Shampoo that has silk amino acids will add softness and repair hair structure. Lecithin restores hair texture.
Gels and creams will add shine without weight. |
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How to add shine to different hair types, Part 1: Fine Hair. Look for a shampoo that has wheat proteins and polymers as ingredients. This coats the hair shaft, making it appear thicker.
In addition, you should also use volumising sprays. They are light enough to deposit a light mist, without weighing the hair down.
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Strawberry Hair Mask: Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage into washed, damp hair. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination. This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss. |
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Avoid Excessive Drinking: While studies indicate that a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. |
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Benefits of Coconuts Part 2: Coconut oil has wonderful antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage. When coconut oil is consumed and used topically on our skin, it helps our bodies absorb other nutrients more effectively as well, such as Vitamin E, another powerful antioxidant nutrient that protects the skin. |
