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How to Remove Underarm Hair – Easy Tricks and Home Remedies

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How to Remove Underarm Hair – Easy Tricks and Home Remedies

In a Summers , it is time to wear our sleeveless, short and breezy summer dresses! With it, however, comes the buggery of keeping the body sans the annoying body hair, including remove underarm hair. Well, hair removal on other parts of the body still does not cause as much treachery as the underarm hair as it is one of the most delicate areas of our body. However, in this post, we shall be talking about some easy tricks and home remedies that can ease your underarm hair removal woes. Read this post to learn more!

Simple Ways to Remove Underarms Hair

Here are some simple ways of removing underarms hair:

1. Using an Epilator

One of the easiest and most convenient options for getting rid of unwanted underarm hair is using an epilator.

What You Will Need

  • Epilator
  • Any moisturizing gel

What to Do

  • Take a warm water bath to soften the skin. This makes hair removal less painful and easier.
  • Raise and stretch your arm and keeping the epilator at 45 degrees, start removing the hair by keeping the epilator settings on the lowest mode.
  • Move the epilator in all directions of the hair growth to remove hair.
  • Apply the gel to soothe the skin.

2. Turmeric Paste

If you want to know how to get rid of underarm hair in a natural way, try using turmeric paste for the same.

What You Will Need

  • 4 to 5 tablespoons turmeric powder
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon rosewater or milk
  • A soft washcloth

What to Do

  • Take turmeric powder; add rosewater in it to make a paste of a smooth consistency. Add more rosewater if required.
  • Take a warm water bath or wash your armpits with warm water and soap. Pat dry.
  • Using the tips of your fingers apply the turmeric paste on your armpits and let it sit on the skin for half an hour.
  • Soak the washcloth in warm water, squeeze extra water. Wipe the underarm area with the cloth. You can wash your underarms if you wish.
  • You can use this remedy every day or on alternate days. Read More………..

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8 Way to Take Good Care of Your Feet

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8 Way to Take Good Care of Your Feet

Your feet work hard for you, and taking care of them is essential for overall health. But feet are often the last thing we think about when assessing our health. It’s time we all start paying more attention, and providing some common sense care, to our feet.

Think about it! Feet are amazing. They support the entire body and allow us to enjoy an active and very mobile lifestyle. Taking care of your feet will take you places.

Here are some of our recommendations on how to best care for your feet.

Wash your feet. Feet get dirty. Think of all the places they go. Wash your feet daily to remove all the dirt and bacteria that can build up. After washing, make sure you dry them completely, especially between the toes where fungus can develop.

Moisturize your feet. All the daily pressure and wear put on your feet can cause dry, cracked, or scaly skin. A good moisturizer will help keep your keep your skin softer and healthier. Keep moisturizer to a minimum between your toes.

Walk. Exercise. Be more active. The muscles in your feet need exercise to stay strong. The more you exercise your feet, the better the blood flow is to your feet. This contributes to overall foot health. A simple walk is often the best exercise for your feet.

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Your feet work hard for you, and taking care of them is essential for overall health. But feet are often the last thing we think about when assessing our health. It’s time we all start paying more attention, and providing some common sense care, to our feet. The more you exercise your feet, the better the blood flow is to your feet. This contributes to overall foot health. A simple walk is often the best exercise for your feet.

17 Ways to Get Natural Highlights

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17 Ways to Get Natural Highlights

Hair dye, Highlights, bleach, heat—we’re all guilty of putting our hair through more than it deserves. And, most of the time, the chemicals aren’t even worth it. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) states that over 5,000 different chemicals are used in hair dye products, some of which are reported to be carcinogenic in animals.

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1. Lemon for Hair Highlights

This trick has been around for a while—meaning, it must have good results, right? The science behind it says that when the citric acid in lemon juice heats up in the sun, it opens hair cuticles and lifts out the pigment.

Try this lightening spray or squeeze 1/3 cup of lemon juice into a spray bottle and dilute with 1 cup of water. Spritz on damp hair, focusing on areas you want to lighten more than others (like around the face), and sit with your hair in the sun for 1–2 hours. Be forewarned, some hair types may become a bit brassy with this technique.

2. Honey

We know that honey is an awesome hair conditioning ingredient , so this truly is a double-duty lightening ingredient. Although effective, brightening your hair with bleach can be super damaging, so honey is the ultimate replacement. How does it work? Well, honey has an enzyme called glucose oxidase that produces hydrogen peroxide, which acts as a bleaching agent.

Combine 1/4 cup of organic honey with 1 cup of water in a squeeze bottle (an old shampoo bottle works great for this) and shake well. Let the mixture rest for an hour before applying to damp hair.

Put on a shower cap and allow the honey to sink in for 1–2 hours (don’t apply heat, don’t go out in the sun, just relax while the honey works its own magic). Skip the shampoo and rinse the honey out with water. Then follow up with conditioner.

3. Chamomile

Chamomile tea has so many benefits for our bodies and our hair! This method for getting natural highlights is a bit more gradual but is still sure to bring out some bright highlights. Steep 3 chamomile tea bags (or 3 tablespoons of loose chamomile tea) in 8 ounces of hot water.

Next, strain and set aside to cool. While waiting for it to cool, wash your hair. When your hair is clean, pour the chamomile solution through your wet hair. Wrap it in a towel and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing out.  Read More…………..

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How to Get Glowing Skin: 6 Dermatologist Tips

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How to Get Glowing Skin: 6 Dermatologist Tips

Summer is here, and it’s time to shine. But if you have extra dry skin or oily pores, achieving a beautiful glow (not just a sweaty sheen) can feel impossible. So we reached out to the dermatologists at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York to find out how to get glowing skin all season long. First, we wanted an expert’s definition of glowing skin because we weren’t even sure what it means to glow. “Glowing skin is skin that is moist and soft—not dull, dry or flaky,” says Dr. Tina Funt. “Glowing skin is characterized by small pores, even complexion and clear skin without blemishes.”

Here are six dermatologist-recommended tips and tricks for achieving healthy, naturally glowing skin.

1. Stay Hydrated 

According to Dr. Funt, first you need to stay hydrated for a healthier you. Drinking plenty of water improves your body’s overall health and does great things for your largest organ: your skin. Glow from the inside, out.

2. Know Your Skin

Do you have oily skin, dry skin or combination? Take stock of what your skin is up to by looking at the size of your pores and where you typically get oily or dry. According to Dr. Funt, larger pores are a sign of oily skin and needs plenty of astringents and retinoid to balance oil production. “Products like astringents, retinoid and benzoyl peroxide decrease sebum or oil, and help eliminate shine,” says Dr. Funt. “Oily skin is caused by hormone changes which cause excessive sebum and enlarged pores.”

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If your skin dries, cracks or peels during the summer you may want to adjust your environment. “Dry or ashy skin can be due to lack of moisture from overuse of products that dry skin like retinoid or benzoyl peroxide, change in estrogen levels due to menopause or workplaces with dry environments and excessive air conditioning or lack of humidity,” says Dr. Funt.

We Recommend: Bliss – Active 99.0 Multi-Action Day Cream
This day cream is dreamy for dry skin. With glycolic acid and a fruit-based complex, it will restore damage from UV rays and clear away any dead skin cells that are preventing your skin from getting the moisture it needs.

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5 Amazing Skin Benefits of Olive Oil You May Not Know

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5 Amazing Skin Benefits of Olive Oil You May Not Know

To uncover all the dynamic skin care benefits of olive oil. We chatted with Amanda Rhoades, retail account rep at DHC (a Japanese skin care brand based entirely around olive oil). Read on to learn why you should be incorporating this miraculous oil into your routine today.

1. It Moisturizes Your Skin Without Clogging Your Pores

One of the most nourishing oils in the world, olive oil is high in anti-aging omega-3 and polyphenols. Because it deeply hydrates, it’s been a natural beauty mainstay for decades. ”Ours comes from an organic olive farmer whose family has been producing the most prestigious grade of olive oil for more than 200 years,” says Rhoades. ”With its unique ability to mix with water, olive oil helps moisturize your skin without clogging its pores.”

2. It Protects Your Skin and Balances Its Moisture Levels

According to Rhoades, olive oil also helps balance your skin’s moisture levels and shield it from potential irritation. She notes, ”Oxidized oils can cause blackheads and a host of other problems, but because olive oil has a naturally lower oxidation rate than your skin’s natural oils, it is a perfect barrier to protect skin from irritants.”

3. It’s Teeming With Skin-Beneficial Nutrients

In addition to antioxidants and fatty acids, olive oil also contains skin-healing vitamin K and squalene, which help to plump, soften and hydrate the skin. With virgin olive oil being the healthiest variety and offering the most skin benefits, it also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agent and shows promising results for those with acne-prone skin. Rhoades continues, ”Our signature product, DHC Olive Virgin Oil, is Flor de Aceite—the finest quality, extracted from organic Spanish olives that are handpicked when they are bursting with skin-beneficial nutrients. This superior oil is extracted from the crush before the first cold pressing to preserve its many nutrients.”

4. It Helps You Maintain Your Youthful Glow

”Olive oil is one of nature’s finest ingredients for helping you achieve and maintain healthy, younger-looking skin,” adds Rhoades. Lightweight and silky, olive oil works great as a daily moisturizer to soften and nourish most skin types while imparting a subtle, natural-looking glow. You can also combine a couple drops with a serum or moisturizer or with your favorite body lotion to trap moisture and leave your skin feeling smoother.

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5 home remedies to minimise the ugly pores on the face

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5 home remedies to minimise the ugly pores on the face

5 ways to get rid of open pores

There are loads of skin problems that we face on a daily basis and ugly pores on the face may be the most common one. An enlarged pore is an opening on the surface of the skin. While a normal one does not really cause much trouble, an enlarged one can lead to forming of sebaceous gland that releases oil to lubricate and protect skin. After a while, the oil turns into blockages and cause tiny pores on the skin to stretch. And, quite obviously these pores look ugly. And, if you are obsessed with these not-so-pleasant pores on your face, you need to try the following home remedies to deal with the problem.

1. Cucumber and lemon

The humble cucumber is the best way to bid goodbye to enlarged pores because the high silica content in the vegetable not only imparts a youthful look to the skin but also helps in tightening the large pores. Try mixing lemon to it for better results as the astringent in lemon will reduce the appearance of the ugly pores.

All you need to do is mix two tablespoons of cucumber juice with one tablespoon of lemon juice to make a pack. Now, apply the concoction to your face with a cotton ball. Let the juice dry out and wash your face with cold water thereafter.

2. Banana peel

Don’t we all love to eat bananas? But hey, have you ever thought of the benefits of its peel? Well, get ready to be surprised! Banana peel contains lutein, which is an antioxidant, that aids skin nourishment. Also, banana peels consist of potassium which promotes a flawless skin. Just pick up a banana peel and rub it against your skin in a circular motion. Continue to rub for fifteen minutes and then wash your face with cold water. Trying this remedy twice a week will shrink your large pores to a great extent.

3. Turmeric

We have read enough about the antibacterial properties of turmeric, but little has been written about its pore shrinking properties. Since turmeric reduces skin inflammation (it kills the bacteria growing inside the pores), it in turn reduces swelling around the pores. Take one teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix it with a few drops of water to form a thin paste. Now, apply the paste to your skin and leave it for ten minutes. Wash with cold water thereafter.

Vitamin E: Sources, Benefits And Its Deficiency Diseases

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Vitamin E: Sources, Benefits And Its Deficiency Diseases

Vitamin E is a collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds with many antioxidant activities. These are present in a large number of foods like vegetable oils, cereals, wheat germ oil etc.  and are even available in the form of dietary supplements. It’s chemical name is alpha-tocopherol.

Its main role is that it acts as an antioxidant and helps in removing the free radicals present in the body which can damage the cells. It even enhances the immune system and prevents the clotting of blood in the arteries.

It has the property of protecting the cells from free radicals and even preventing its production.

Vitamin E Rich Foods

There are a variety of foods rich in vitamin E like plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. Wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, spinach, beet greens, pumpkin, peppers, mango and avocado are excellent sources and should be present in our diet.

Natural vitamin e is known as d-alpha tocopherol and it is even produced synthetically. Its synthetic form is called dl alpha-tocopherol.

Vitamin E Functions

It is an antioxidant and helps in protecting cells from damage. It is fat-soluble and can be stored in the body and is used when required. It inhibits the release of reactive oxygen molecules which are produced during oxidation of fat and various free radical reactions.

It prevents platelet aggregation and reduces the formation of blood clots in the arteries near the heart.

It is considered highly effective in the prevention and reversal of various complications like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, cataract, Alzheimer disease and many more.

It is even seen that vitamin E stimulates the body’s defences and enhances the cell and humoral mediated immunity and even increases the phagocytic activities.

Vitamin E For Skin

Vitamins and minerals are important sources for maintaining the skin’s health and appearance. Apart from maintaining skin health, it is even useful for treating various diseases like acne, psoriasis and damage due to sun exposure.

It is even beneficial at reducing UV damage on the skin and its antioxidant properties help in preventing cell damage due to the released free radicals.

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Homemade Deep Conditioner For Natural Hair

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Homemade Deep Conditioner For Natural Hair

Thick, curly, natural hair, can be pretty hard to tame, but once you understand the dynamics of natural hair, you’ll be able to better care for it using natural ingredients. This homemade deep conditioner for natural hair care uses all-natural ingredients that penetrate thick, dry hair better than most store-bought products!

Basically, natural hair, or African hair, is different than Asian or Caucasian hair because it is much curlier and much thicker, therefore making it prone to dryness. Because of this, it’s also much harder for products to penetrate the hair follicle.

This is why it’s super important to use a deep conditioner 2-3 times a week, and especially a natural one at that. Store-bought conditioners are laden with chemicals and other ingredients that can further dry out the hair follicles. Keep reading for this homemade deep conditioner for natural hair!

Homemade Deep Conditioner For Natural Hair Recipe

You’ll Need:

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, mash a ripe avocado using the back of a fork.
  2. Add the mashed avocado, olive oil, and mayo into a food processor or blender and pulse into a smooth, creamy consistency form.
  3. Apply to dry hair, and massage gently into the scalp for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Leave on for 30-60 minutes and rinse out with cold water.
  5. Follow up with a shampoo and conditioner of your choice.
  6. Use 2-3 times a week for best results.

Why This Works:

  • Avocado is super rich in fatty acids which is excellent for dry, unruly hair. It moisturizes the hair, and gets deep into the follicles to tame frizz and add hydration.
  • Olive oil is also super hydrating and will help smooth and tame wild locks. Olive oil also has the ability to penetrate super deep into the hair follicle.
  • Mayonnaise is an all-around amazing ingredient for ALL hair types, but especially so for natural hair because it’s packed full of fatty acids that moisturize dry hair. read more

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5 Simple But Very Effective Acne Vulgaris Treatments

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5 Simple But Very Effective Acne Vulgaris Treatments

Acne Vulgaris Treatments: It commonly called acne, is a skin problem plaguing individuals of all sexes and ages, be it a teenager or an adult. Acne begins to appear on an individual with the onset of puberty and increased levels of testosterone in the body in both the genders, and can diminish with increasing age.

1. Washing the Face with Water:

Washing and cleansing the face twice regularly, no more and no less than that, helps to remove the dirt and unwanted oil from the face, clear the blocked pores, helps the skin to breathe and stay fresh while also avoiding acne and pimples. This is a very effective treatment for acne.

2. Use of Benzoyl Peroxide:

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most common and effective treatments to battle an acne outbreak. Present in a large number of anti-acne products like creams, lotions etc, this topical treatment, with its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties helps to restrict and inhibit the growth of the P.acne bacteria and prevents formation of comedones, thereby treating and preventing acne.

3. Cleansing and Exfoliating the Skin:

Dirt, dead cells and sebum clog the pores of the skin thereby initiating a bacterial attack on the skin, leading to the appearance of acne on the face. Hormonal imbalances like periods and pregnancy in women also lead to increased sebum production in the skin and consequently cause acne.

Protecting the skin against harmful exposure to the sun is also important to keep acne away. UV rays of the sun cause sun burns, sun spots, etc, that increase the number of dead cells on the skin, thereby clogging the pores and causing acne. Use of sunscreens and SPF packed cosmetics help to combat this issue and thus help to prevent acne and keep the skin healthy and flawless.

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Anti Aging Face Masks You Must Try At Home

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Anti Aging Face Masks You Must Try At Home

Anti Aging: All of us are obsessed with anti-aging products. Once we hit our late 20s, we get paranoid and try whatever hits the market. Doing that is mindless. Instead, you can try making these amazingly effective face masks at home. Yes, you can fight skin aging with kitchen ingredients that make your skin look younger. Anti-aging treatments made at home are generally safe and full of nutrients.

1. Coconut Oil Face Mask

You Will Need
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate seed oil
What You Need To Do?
Take a bowl and mix the coconut and pomegranate seed oils. Apply the mixture to your clean face and neck.
  1. Let it stay on your skin for an hour and wash it off.
How Often?

You can use this mask daily.

Why This Works?

The face mask makes the skin firm and reverses skin damage. It protects the skin from sun tanning and revives it.

2. Bentonite Clay Face Mask

You Will Need 
  • 2 teaspoons bentonite clay
  • A few drops of rosehip oil
  • A few teaspoons of water
What You Need To Do?
  1. Mix the clay, oil, and water in a non-metallic bowl until it forms a paste and apply it all over your face and neck.
  2. Let it dry for 10-20 minutes and then wash it off with warm water.

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