Beauty and Personal Grooming

Women accept to try everything that can improve the state of their skin. One of the modern effective remedies is a facial. Nowadays the application of face-packs is especially popular beauty procedure.  Up-to-date face-packs can be manufactured on the basis of ordinary stuff (fruits, rice) and more exotic stuff (gemstones and pearls, silver and gold, diamonds). All of them have rejuvenating properties and offer prospects of permanent youth to the skin.   A lexeme “exotic” means rare and lovely but face-packs should not be scarce. Exotic face-packs consist of seldom applied ingredients because of their limited quantity. Facials have to ameliorate the health and beauty of skin. Bear in mind that our skin is a natural protective barrier from the environmental elements and therefore it should be cared and nourished. If you want to conduce to brilliant stretchy skin, then you should apply one of the existing exotic facials. Natural ingredients will have a startling effect o...

Dandruff, certainly isn't a life-threatening problem, but it can be irritating and sometimes a source of embarrassment,  more so, when you are wearing a black dress and those white flakes falling over it become all the more noticeable. There are several ways to tackle this dandruff, but the best and safest of all are DIY home-remedies . A hot oil massage with olive oil , coconut oil , almond oil or sesame oil work wonders for a scalp affected by dandruff, as these oils supposedly have anti-fungal properties. So also a massage with pure alovera gel or soaked and ground fenugreek seeds paste or lemon juice. Then there is this  homemade oil with curry leaf stalks that's not only good for minor skin ailments but also for dandruff. There are a plethora of such home-remedies that are highly effective for dandruff. (Also read Fight dandruff yourself, Dandruff - Home remedies , Quick remedies for dandruff flakes and DIY Remedy for itchy dandruff .) Amongst the several options ...

The older we get the more aware we are of how certain styles make us look. What younger people often don’t realize is that what they are doing with their hair might actually be making them look older than they really are. And let’s face it none of us want to look older than we really are; what we want is for people to think we are younger than we are. Here are five hair mistakes that women make that actually age them.

If you’re handy with a blending brush and can apply mascara like a pro, you may have the steady and skilled hand to apply your own wedding makeup. On average, a bride can spend around $183 for hair and makeup . Budget-conscious brides can save money by practicing their makeup techniques at home for a stunning wedding makeup that looks professional. With your engagement ring sparkling on your finger, your hair entwined in a romantic up-do, and your face camera ready, you can say “I do!” with the utmost confidence.

A lot of men don't like to admit it, but they need to groom just as often as women do. Whether it's a scraggly beard of unkempt hands, men need to work hard to make sure that they're looking top notch. There are the basics, like washing your hair and clipping your fingernails. However, there are some lesser known grooming tips that more men need to try. Here are the top five surprising grooming tips that you need to consider.

A closet has always been the perfect place to store your shoes, clothes, and accessories, yet it can also lead to frustration. No matter how much you try to keep it organized, it seems to become a cluttered mess within days of “organizing” it. While this can be aggravating, it doesn't have to be the case. A shoe rack in your closet can save you cleaning time and general space, leaving you with less clutter to clean up. It can also be stylish and really match the rest of your closet well, which you can do if you follow these simple guidelines to building a stylish rack for your closet.

Going to a themed party calls for a special outfit. A mask should always be complimented by a matching dress and exquisite accessories. However, if you want to make an impression and dazzle everyone around you, pairing your masquerade mask with your lipstick will certainly draw some attention. Some lipstick colors are bizarre, unusual, and striking, yet the main purpose of a masquerade outfit is to be noticed.

Natural products are gaining popularity as the preferred type of product to use. Natural is taking over supermarket shelves, designer stores, and boutique shops. Essential oils are used in place of fragrances that are artificially created. Here are five surprisingly natural products that will nourish your body or protect your skin.

Many people have their reservations about oil pulling . A prevailing view is that it’s not much more than a trendy fad that will inevitably fade out in a few years once the next thing shows up. In Western Medicine it’s not viewed as a legitimate of cleaning your mouth. It’s certainly natural to be skeptical. A basic online search of oil pulling will result in a large number of sites hawking their oil pulling wears, which is mostly just oil or an oil mixture. With these types of remedies, it’s essential to take a step back and make observations and do a little research. Just because someone allegedly sees extraordinary results doesn’t make it universal. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. But, before going much deeper, it’s important to understand what oil pulling is.

Capsicum is a genus of plants some of whose members are used as spices, vegetables and medicines. They originated in Central and South America, but are now grown throughout the world. Cayenne or Capsicum or hot pepper derives its name from the Greek, 'to bite', in allusion to the hot pungent properties of the fruits and seeds.

Every woman wants to look her best at all times, even when she is traveling. While your regular makeup routine may include enough items to fill a salon, when you hit the road, bringing along your entire arsenal of beauty supplies just isn't an option (unless you are prepared to pay for the extra baggage fees). Don't panic; you can look amazing and only pack a few beauty items.

You've heard or seen the alluring ads for high-end skincare, but is budgeting for the extra cost worth it? Two major things to consider before answering that question are your budget and your skincare needs. Is this face cream worth paying more? It depends on what you value most.

A personal trainer is a fitness expert who works individually with a person to help them achieve their physical fitness goals. Personal trainers can be affiliated with organizations and businesses as an employee or they can work for themselves out of a gym or even out of their own home. Many personal trainers make house calls to their clients, so they don't necessarily have to have an office at all. What's involved in being a personal trainer? The career of a personal trainer is very much up to that person. There is no one path a personal trainer has to follow. They can have as many or as few clients as they want, and they can charge whatever fee they want if they work for themselves, as long as it's in line with industry standards. Being a personal trainer is probably one of the most creative careers out there, in terms of how the business can be run.

Cellulite plagues millions of women each year, more common in those ages 20 and above. Men can also get cellulite but it is more uncommon than women, this is because men have thicker layers of skin so its much harder for cellulite to form on them. There are ways to lessen the cellulite or even hide it for a night out on the town, here I will discuss how! Pic Courtesy: Flickr

A set of big, bushy eyebrow is a movie joke cliche. Don't let your eyebrows be the butt of someone else's humor - you can look more polished and put together if you take the time to groom your eyebrows. Men, that goes for you, too! Grooming only needs to take a few minutes out of your day, but it does require precise technique to ensure you get your brows looking as good as they can.   Tweezing can your face a polished look.

We’ve all seen those shampoo adverts that feature flawless women demonstrating how effective the shampoo they are advertising is, right? Whilst there is more to life than having great hair, the foundations of what makes a woman feel confident about herself lie within her appearance. It’s a well known fact that women like to keep themselves groomed, whether it’s getting ready to go to work, go shopping or preparing for a Friday night date, 9 times out of 10 if a woman is asked, she will tell you just how crucial having great hair is.

Aloevera - the list of health and beauty benefits of this herb are endless. Instead of mentioning  it all over again, I would like to point you out to the post Aloevera- The wonder herb which  has an extensive list of its multifarious uses. Long time back, I purchased Patanjali Aloevera Gel / Baba Ramdev Aloevera Gel from a Patanjali outlet and this review was long overdue. I've been using this gel since last one year. Yes it lasted me that long! As you can see, it comes in a sturdy tube with a flip cap. When you squeeze out the gel from the tube, you can see that it's greenish in color. When you apply it to your skin, it feels sticky at first but gets absorbed into it easily when you gently rub it in.

Flawless, unblemished and even-toned skin is something which every woman desires. However when your facial skin is marred by dark spots and discoloration, it naturally affects your self-esteem. Patchy skin and hyperpigmentation can be due to various reasons. Melasma also called as pregnancy mask occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and it could persist even after your delivery. Other causes are due to post pimple marks, use of birth control pills, exposure to the sun without using proper sunscreen, freckles , age spots etc. Some types of discolorations can be due to burns and or bad habits such as pinching or plucking your skin or incorrect use of tweezers while removing facial hair. Flickr photos by sicchickk71

If you have dry skin it can be an annoying, embarrassing, and bothersome problem to deal with. There are a number of different things that can cause your dry skin. Normally the cause of this problem is due to some type of skin condition like eczema, hypothyroidism, or psoriasis. However, other factors like the weather, taking too many showers, high blood glucose, excessive exposure to the sun, old age or using harsh soaps can cause excessive dry skin.

Facial hair is something every woman has, for some it's very light and hardly noticeable while for others it's prominent. In some cases it's genetically inherited. If your mother or grandmother had a lot of hair on their bodies, chances are that you may have it too. But for some, it's because their hormones go out of whack, especially for PCOS or PCOD sufferers. Unwanted facial hair is something every girl/woman dreads and often searches for an easy, inexpensive way to remove it. However there are some brave women like Balpreet Kaur who are comfortable with their facial hair and don't give a hoot to what their tormentors think. Even though your facial hair was light and hardly unobtrusive when you were younger, once you are on the wrong side of thirties, hair begins to pop up in the most unlikeliest of places, your chin, nipples and abdomen. This usually happens because there is a slight imbalance in the ratio of female (estrogen) to -male (androgen) ho...