Tip of the day : Get rid of dry and frizzy hair!

Suffering from dry and frizzy hair? The solution is finally here! Apply hair mask to your hair and wrap it with a clean towel. Leave it overnight and rinse it in the morning. Hair becomes softer and rescued!

Have you tried a hair mask before? 

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Say Goodbye to Panda Eyes!

Dark circles can be a result of allergies, lack of sleep, heredity or medications. It can be an issue for lots of people. However, there are plenty of ways to minimize the appearance of dark circles. Keep reading and learn how!

Tea bags – Tea bags reduce discoloration and swelling. Lie down and place the chilled tea bags over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes.

Raw potato – Potatoes can be used to relieve swelling under the eyes and also to lighten your peepers.  Place raw potatoes over the eyes and lie down for 10-15 minutes.

Frozen spoon – This method reduces eye bags temporarily and keeps the swelling down. Hold the frozen metal spoon over your eyes for a few minutes.

Lemon juice – Lemon acts as a natural bleach. After a few treatments, there will be a noticeable change in the texture of skin. Squeeze a lemon in a bowl, take a cotton ball and dab it with the juice. Apply under the eye and let it dry for about 10-15 minutes.

Almond oil – Almond oil is a very effective way to minimize the appearance of dark circles. Do a regular under eye massage using almond oil for about 10-15 minutes. 

Gentle massage – Gently massage your eyes for at least 15 minutes in a circular motion to improve the blood circulation.

Extra tips :

- Avoid rubbing your eyes. Rubbing irritates the skin and breaks the capillaries, leading to discolouration and puffiness.

- Do not take too much fluids before bedtime. This will cause eye bags.

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Home Remedies for Acne Scars

5 cheap yet effective methods to treat acne scarring :

1) Baking soda – Mix a small amount of baking soda with water to form a paste. Massage the baking soda onto your skin and leave it on for two minutes before rinsing it off.

2) Egg whites – Whip 2 egg whites until it becomes fluffy. Spread the egg whites onto your skin using your fingers. Let it dry and leave it on for about 3 minutes and wash afterwards. Repeat 2-3 times a week.

3) Lemon juice – Squeeze a lemon in a bowl, take a cotton ball and dab it with the juice. Apply it to your face, focus more on affected areas. Repeat 2-3 times a week. If you have sensitive skin, you might experience a stinging effect. It may happen the first couple of times. If the stinging effect prolongs accompanied with redness, stop using it immediately as your skin is too sensitive for this method.

4) Honey – Honey can be massaged onto your skin or can be eaten just like that. It can be applied as a facial mask, add a few drops of fresh lemon juice.

5) Oatmeal – Mix oatmeal with yogurt and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply the mixture on your scars and leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Finally, rinse off with cold water.

XOXO

Can Your Phone Really Give You Zits?

These days, cell phones are a part of everyone’s daily lives. You will be horrified to learn that all that time spent with your phone to your ear could be causing you to break out! If you are getting pimples along your cheek and jaw, those may be from your cell. Look at which side you generally talk on your mobile. If your breakouts are on the same side, cell phones are to be blamed.

We text on our phones, check emails, update our social sites and carry them everywhere. After all that, it is no surprise that our phones are covered with germs. Now think about how every time you talk on them, you are actually allowing these substances to get on your face. Yuck! 

Here are some tips to reduce breakouts on your face :

    

    1)  Instead of calling, texting can be an option. If calling comes in cheaper, hold the phone carefully  without it touching your skin.

      

      2)    Clean the phone at least once a week by rubbing alcohol on it.

      

      3)    Wipe over your phone with hand sanitizer.

      

      4)    Next you use your cell phone, let your hair make contact with the mouth piece.

     

      5)    If your phone has buttons, use a dry q-tip to get any dust out from in between the buttons.

     

      6)    Drink water throughout the day.

      7)    Keep up with your daily skincare routine ( cleansing, moisturizing etc).

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