Beauty and Personal Grooming

With monsoon in full swing in India, it’s time to look for a shampoo that helps fight frizz. The extreme humidity and rains in monsoon tend to make hair rough, frizzy and unmanageable. So when I came across an ad depicting the virtues of Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Fortifying Shampoo as the perfect frizz-control shampoo, I immediately purchased it. I don’t stick to shampoos or conditioners of the same brand ; I like to experiment with different combinations. It’s a myth that changing shampoos frequently causes excessive hair-fall . All you have to look for in a shampoo is the ingredient list (some may have issues with the presence of SLS/SLES in shampoos), it’s suitability for the season and the hair-type.

Beauty is not a prerogative of models, film stars and other celebrities. Given proper and affordable beauty products, you too can look great without cutting a huge hole in your pocket. The question, however, is where to find good beauty products that fit right into your budget.

Follow these simple pointers during the rains to keep your feet looking great. * Get regular pedicures and keep your toenails trimmed. Also cut your toe-nails straight across and not the corners to prevent ingrown nails . Once in a week, you should also clean the insides of your nails with an orange stick dipped in hydrogen-peroxide to ward off nail infections. * Paint your toenails bright, happy colours. * Steer clear of leather footwear. They become soggy when wet, and are not suitable for monsoons. But perchance if you were wearing leather footwear during an unexpected shower, here's what you should do with your leather sandals . * Say goodbye to closed footwear and start wearing open footwear, it'll allow your feet to dry quickly and let your toes breathe. Flip flops let your feet breathe and help that moisture evaporate in no time. * Before wearing your shoes or sandals, clean them thoroughly with a dry cloth. This helps remove any fungal growth or moulds in your we...

Skin is the largest organ in our body and accounts for around 16 percent of the body weight.!! It is the first line of defence against foreign substances entering the body as well as protecting the body from trauma. It regulates body temperature and its slight acidity protects us from bacteria and other microorganisms. It's the pigment Melanin in the skin that gives it the color!! Physical description and functional attributes apart, let's see what famous personalities have got to say on this amazing organ of our body.

Roundup of some of the best posts from the first half of the year 2009. I have specially picked them up for you all to revisit. Articles that might interest you: Rubbing nails cures hair loss? Do beauty products contain actual fruits? Your hair can get sunburnt too Do chocolates or greasy foods cause acne? Why women love makeup Fashionable Flu masks Are our eyes ageing faster than our bodies? Uses of hair clippings-Best out of Waste Smart contact lenses to treat glaucoma How tos, Tips and Home remedies: Home remedies for hardened palms Puff out puffy eyes Glass stuck in your palm? Here's what you should do. Sanitize your toothbrush Sun Protection Mantras for Desi Skin Bleaching your skin? Follow these dos and donts Skin pick-me-up Should you use shampoo and conditioner of the same brand ? Products and Reviews: Pears Oil-Control Soap: Review Vichy Oligo 25 Foaming Cleansing Face Wash Sh...