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8 Home Remedies That'll Get Rid of Those Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 03:52:00 +0000

If people are constantly asking you why you look so tired, then maybe it's time to get rid of the puffy dark circles under your eyes.

Eye puffiness, eye bags, and dark circles have many causes, some of them being a cold, sinus infection, seasonal allergies, sleep deprivation, or the fact that you spent several hours sobbing uncontrollably in your bedroom after watching a super-sad movie the night before.

Most commonly, you can place cold cucumber slices directly on your closed eyelids for 10-15 minutes to help reduce the circles under your eyes, or something similarly cold like cold potato slices, chilled tea bags, cold metal spoons, or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel.

For a more esoteric self-spa treatment, you can also use crushed mint leaves, almond oil, or a cotton ball soaked in rose water to help reduce eye puffiness.

If the dark circles under your eyes persist, you may want to consider seeing a doctor to ensure that the dark eye circles are not indicators of a more serious problem than not having a good night's sleep.

Got your own personal home remedies for treating dark circles under your eyes? Share with us.

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Acupressure Points

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The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:03:00 +0000

Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact)
Build muscle, reduce cravings

Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
Build strong bones, fire up weight loss

Eggs
Build muscle, burn fat

Turkey and other lean meats
Build muscle, strengthen immune system

Berries
Improve satiety, prevent cravings

Enova oil (soy and canola oil)
Promotes fullness, not easily stored as fat

Peanut butter
Boosts testosterone (a good thing even in women), builds muscle, burns fat

Fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel)
Trigger fullness, fire up fat burning

Grapefruit
Lowers insulin, regulates blood sugar and metabolism; be sure to eat the fleshy white membranes

Green tea
Fires up fat burning

Chili peppers
Spikes metabolism

Spinach and green vegetables
Fight free radicals and improve recovery for better muscle building

Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice, whole grain cereal)
Small doses prevent body from storing fat

Beans and legumes
Build muscle, help burn fat, regulate digestion

Whey
Builds muscle, burns fat

Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:40:00 +0000

5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

1.Applying sunscreen AFTER going outdoors.
Sunscreen needs to be applied 15 to 30 minutes BEFORE going outside to give it time to be absorbed into the skin. Follow manufacturer's instructions for absorption time, which is typically up to 30 minutes before heading outside.
2.Not applying enough sunscreen.
Experts recommend that an adult should use about 1 ounce of sunscreen for adequate coverage. Remember that all body parts that will be exposed to the sun need to be protected. Most people forget to apply sunscreen to their face, ears, neck and feet.

3.Not reapplying after swimming or sweating.
Sunscreen that is not labeled "waterproof" or "water resistant" does come off while you're in the water or sweating. Even waterproof and water-resistant sunscreen provide a limited window of protection. Check the product label to learn how often to reapply it. Most provide between 45 minutes to 2 hours of coverage.

4.Not reapplying sunscreen at all.
Many people have the misconception that one application of sunscreen will provide all-day protection. Not true. Sunscreen generally needs to be reapplied every two hours or after exercise or water activity. Check the label for specific instructions.

5.Using sunscreen only when it is sunny.
Sunscreen needs to be used on both sunny and cloudy days. Harmful UV rays can still affect people when it's cloudy. It's important to keep in mind that all people are at risk of skin damage caused by the sun's harmful UV rays, so it is crucial to wear sunscreen regardless of your skin tone or ethnicity.

Glowing Skin in Minutes Simple Home Remedies

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000

Cool looks in Hot Summer

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Vaseline: Your Secret Beauty Weapon

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:16:00 +0000

Who doesn’t have Vaseline sitting around in a cupboard or drawer in their washroom? Though we don’t use it nearly as much as we should, we all own it for some reason. But why?

What is Vaseline?

Vaseline is a product that was created in the late 19th century by a chemist named Robert Cheesebrough. Throughout the course of his work, he observed that the factory workers were using the rod wax to moisturize their skin and discovered that the wax also helped speed up the healing time of any skin cuts and wounds. He took this knowledge and made up several different batches or “lines” of products that contained the key ingredient, petroleum jelly, and put them in vases. This is where the “vase” in “Vaseline” originates from.

To Improve your Smile

Did you know that you can brighten your smile with just a touch of Vaseline? Take a small amount on your finger and then rub it all over your front teeth and gums to really make your teeth glisten. When you’re watching a beauty pageant on TV, notice their gleaming smile – that’s all thanks to Vaseline!

To Soften your Feet

If you have rough and calloused feet, you can use Vaseline to help soften them up. Soak your feet in a warm tub of water for up to 15 minutes, and then rub the rough areas of skin with a pumice stone. When you are finished exfoliating the skin, take some Vaseline and rub it into those areas. Throw on a thick pair of socks and go to bed. When you wake up the next morning, you will notice a considerable difference in the softness of your feet!

To Moisturize your Lips

The simplest lip gloss product that you can ever find is Vaseline. Taking a bit of Vaseline on your finger and then rubbing it into your lip will not only hydrate your lips, but it will give them that wet, kissable shine. You can apply Vaseline right overtop of any lipstick you may be wearing, too.

To Style Dry Hair

Have dry hair? Then pick up a jar of Vaseline. Dab a very small amount of Vaseline onto your fingers and style your hair as you usually would (do use it sparingly as Vaseline can quickly make your hair go from healthy looking and shiny to greasy and oily in seconds). The Vaseline will hold your style and your hair will feel and look better too!

To Tame your Brows

Did you know that Vaseline can be used as a great product to hold your eyebrows in place? Take a tiny little bit of the product and then apply it to your eyebrow area with either an eyebrow brush or with your fingertip.

To Remove your Eye Makeup

Yes, Vaseline can also remove your eye makeup if you are ever in a pinch. Put a small amount of Vaseline on a cloth or a towel, and then rub it gently over top of your eye area. You should notice that all eye makeup has been removed, including your waterproof mascara!

Taking Advantage of Lipstick Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:31:00 +0000

Pinks, reds, plums and purples. Browns, tans, nudes and neutrals. Going to choose a lipstick that will work with your skin tone may seem torturous or like it is a painful experiment, but it does not have to be that way. Having so many different lipstick colors and shades available to you isn’t a mistake or a cosmetic brand trying to trick you either. These shades are available because each shade compliments someone – even you!

Daytime Lipstick Shades
Daytime lipstick colors just continue to expand larger and larger as more sheer tones and browns and golds come into the picture. It can be pretty hard to choose which one would suit you best, especially if you are unaware of the almighty lipstick rule:

CHOOSE A LIPSTICK BASED ON YOUR SKIN TONE, NOT ON YOUR MAKE UP OR ATTIRE.
That’s right, you do not need to choose a lipstick that you “think” will best suit your green eye shadow, nor do you need to pick out a lipstick that matches your dress. It’s all about what skin tone you have and how to couple daytime lipstick colors with it. There are two skin tones:

Blue undertones (cool complexion with pink or bluish hues under the skin)
Yellow undertones (warmer complexion with brown or golden hues under the skin)

It is also possible for you to have a mix of both, in which case you can generally pull off any lipstick color you choose.
Those with a blue undertone to their skin will do best with:

Light, sheer pinks
Sheer berry tones

Those with warmer undertones will benefit the most from these daytime lipstick colors:

Nude
Neutral sheer brown shades
Sheer darker pink tones

Nighttime Lipstick Shades
Nighttime lipstick shades are the fun shades, where you can go out and play up your lips ten times more than you would during the day. When most people think of “nighttime” lipstick colors, they think of bright reds that most women believe are impossible to pull off (complete misconception!). This could not be further from the truth, though we will cover what type of “red” shade both skin tones can “pull off” if they choose.
Blue undertones will be able to work the following shades into their nighttime lipstick repertoire:

Deeper red shades with a dark blue undertone
Berry shades
Dark pinks, magentas, and muted purples

Those with a warmer complexion will benefit from using the following lipstick colors:

Red shades with an orange undertone
Darker browns and tans
Warm colored lipsticks with a gold sheen

The general rule when it comes to lipstick colors is that those with a cooler complexion will look fabulous in any sort of jewel tone, such as blues and greens, pinks, purples, and mixes of the above. Those with a warmer complexion will look stunning in more earthy tones, which include yellows, orange tones, browns and yellow-greens.
As for those crazy colors you run into every once in a while, like deep blackish purples and navy blues, anyone who is brave enough to pull those lipstick shades off need not bother consulting with their skin tone to try and find the perfect shade!

Cleaning Jewellery

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:35:00 +0000

Is there anything more disappointing than putting on a necklace or a diamond earring that seems to have completely lost its glimmer and shine? There are a number of reasons why jewelry loses its shine: dirt, oil, grit, and products that we use on our body such as hair spray and body lotions. The good news is that you don’t have to live with dull jewelry the rest of your life. Follow these steps below to restore that sheen and shine to your jewelry.
Silver
Each of the metals require a slightly different technique from the other to help have that shine restored, but the end result is all the same. To help shine up that silver, what you need is:

A soft-bristle tooth brush
Toothpaste
Dishwashing liquid
1 chamois (or other soft cloth that is lint free)

Start off by taking your soft-bristle toothbrush and applying toothpaste to the brush. Now stroke the brush across that piece of silver jewelry that you need shined, and allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
Next, fill up a bowl or a sink with warm water that has had a few dashes of dishwashing liquid added. This will help rinse off the toothpaste. Rinse off the piece of jewelry, and then polish dry with that chamois or any other lint-free towel.
Gold, Diamonds and Platinum
To really get these jewelry items cleaned up, you will need:

Rubbing alcohol or vodka
Alka-Seltzer or any other denture cleaning product
A soft-bristle tooth brush
A chamois or lint-free cloth

Start off by removing any sort of a dirt or greasy film by soaking the jewelry in either rubbing alcohol or vodka. Next, drop two fizzing denture cleaning tablets into a glass of water. Add the jewelry to the fizzing glass and allow it to sit for 2 minutes.

TIP: If you don’t happen to have denture cleaner, you can soak the jewelry in warm water mixed with a few dashes of dishwashing liquid.

Scrub the jewelry gently with your soft-bristle toothbrush, and then rinse it thoroughly so as to get rid of any excess suds. Polish it off with a chamois or lint free cloth, and you’re set!
Pearls (And Other Porous or Soft Gems)
This cleaning procedure works best with pearls, opals, emeralds, tanzanite, and other similar gems. All you need for this is:

Tissue
Mild soap
A soft-bristle tooth brush (or cotton swab)
A chamois or lint-free cloth

Take the tissue and rub it across the gem, taking care to gently remove any traces of dirt or cosmetic products. Once you have done that, dip the jewelry into a bowl of warm, sudsy water that has had a few squirts of mild soap added to it. Remove the jewelry, and then gently scrub away at it with the soft-bristle toothbrush. Once complete, polish the jewelry off with a chamois or any other lint-free cloth.

Natural Beauty Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:28:00 +0000

Sleeping on your back will prevent many wrinkles and breakouts on your face, and even wrinkles in your cleavage area.
Wearing clothes that are tight make you look heavier. Even a slim girl can bulge over too-tight jeans.
Put on a coat of clear nail polish before a colored polish to keep your nails from discoloring.
Being angry really does take away from your beauty now and will result in more wrinkles later.
Wearing less make-up makes you look younger.
Vitamins and minerals are needed for health and beauty, but more is not always better. Too much Vitamin A or Selenium can cause hair loss. There is nothing beautiful about losing your hair.
If you are unhappy with a hair conditioner, it will still make a great "shaving cream" for your legs in the shower.
When shaving, don't stretch the skin or you could cause ingrown hairs by shaving hair off slightly under the skin.
Drink plenty of water and get eight hours of sleep every day.
Tighten bra straps as they stretch out, or buy a new bra when they can't tighten any further, to keep the bosom looking young and perky.
Instead of shaving over and over, with the hairs coming in darker and thicker each time, try waxing. Waxing to remove hair will result in softer hairs each time and result in permanent hair loss after a few sessions. Aussie Nad's is an all-natural product which is easy to use.
Sleeping on two or three pillows at a time, or putting a wedge pillow under your regular pillow will help get rid of dark circles under your eyes.
Exercise while dieting is a must or your skin will be too large (and saggy) for your smaller body. It is much, much tougher to tighten skin after your body shrinks than as you go.
After washing your face, rinse in cold water (fair-skinned people should use cool instead of cold) to close the pores and tighten the facial muscles.
If you are out of quick-dry spray for nails, dip your fingers into a bowl of ice-cold water. (Don't to touch the sides of the bowl.) Your nails will dry very quickly.
Good posture can make you look much slimmer.
Wearing a low heel will give you better posture than wearing flat shoes.
Wearing very high heels too often will give you a masculine, muscular calf instead of a feminine, rounded calf.
Renew thick nail polish by adding a few drops of fingernail polish remover to the bottle.
Make a nail polish bottle not get stuck closed, put a thin coat of Vaseline inside the lid.
Clean hair brushes occasionally with dish soap and borax. In a dishpan of very warm water, add 1/2 cup of borax and a few drops of liquid dish soap. Swish the brushes to stir, rinse, and let air dry. Scrub any stubborn spots with a used toothbrush.

How To Use Your Hair Dryer For Salon Quality Straight Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:22:00 +0000

In almost every household washroom across the globe there is a hair dryer, most of which are used on a fairly regular basis to try and give women and men the hair style that they ever so desire. But while the hair dryer may sometimes be considered a blessing, it also can be considered an absolute curse for those with damaged hair, or for those who just don’t know how to use it correctly.
Heat is Not Always Best
We have been taught that our hair appliances need to be super hot in order to be effective, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While some heat (“some” being the operative word) is necessary in almost all cases, having your hair appliance at the hottest setting is definitely not necessary, nor is it even good for your hair. Make sure that the hair dryer that you choose has different heating settings, from low to medium to medium high to hot. You will also want a “cool” setting on your dryer as the “cool” setting helps give hair volume.
Additional Features
A lot of hair dryers these days come with additional features or attachments that can be added to help give your hair that more professional look. One that comes with almost every hair dryer is an attachment that will allow you to better direct the air direction in a more precise manner.
Another key feature for anyone who has curly hair is a hair diffuser. It’s important that if you do have a hair diffusing attachment included that you also have a “cool air” function on your dryer; otherwise there is nearly no point in having the diffuser to begin with.
How to Straighten your Hair with a Hair Dryer
Believe it or not, it isn’t always the best idea to try and get stick straight hair by just using a hair dryer on high heat. There is a method that you can use, however, to get your hair as straight as possible while not using your hair dryer on the highest heat so your hair will stay healthier and shinier.
Set your hair dryer to a medium-high setting, and grab a round brush. Take the round brush and bring it to the root of one section of hair. Turn on the hair dryer, and make sure that you point the nozzle so that the hair is pointed downwards. This direction of air will prevent your hair from splitting or getting a frizzy appearance. Make sure that the direction of air follows the round brush as you bring it from root to tip, and curl the tips under just a bit and hold the hair dryer there for an extra second or two.

TIP: It is best to brush your hair in such a way that you are visualizing bringing your brush towards a dot that is 6 inches in front of your head. This will help your hair fall about your shoulders in a feathery soft manner.

How to Use Loose Powder Eyeliners

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:41:00 +0000

Most women use eyeliner because they want bigger or better defined eyes. Some use top liner only. Some use bottom liner only. Some use a combination of both. Much of that decision is based upon what the individual woman wants to achieve with liner, the time of day it is being worn or the occasion for which it was chosen. The truth is that “why” the liner is worn isn’t nearly an important issue as “how” it is worn.Unfortunately, perfect eyeliner is something that eludes a lot of women. Whether the eyeliner is cream, cake, liquid or powder isn’t really the problem. It lies within the tool used to apply the liner. However, of all the lining choices, powder eyeliner is the one that is gaining in popularity. The reason for that may well lie within the product’s versatility and ease of application.

Instructions

Powder Eyeliner

Powder eyeliner
Powder eye shadow
Eyeliner brushes
Eye makeup remover
Tissues
Cotton swabs

Determine if pre-existing powder eye shadow can be ground to create powder eyeliner or if existing eye shadow can double as a liner.
Purchase one or two powder eyeliners to try in order to determine which brand works best for you. Also purchase one or more eyeliner brushes to try. Different people find different types of brushes work for them. It is a process of trial and error.
Remove any eye makeup like eye shadow, mascara or other eyeliner from your face.
Grind down a cake eye shadow if that is what to be used. This can be done with a thoroughly cleaned and disinfected knife. Grind only as much powder as will be needed. The remaining powder should be thrown away, rather than risk contamination that might damage your eyes.
Apply the eyeliner powder dry for a soft day look. Wet the eyeliner brush in water and then squeeze out all of the excess, leaving it just damp enough to easily absorb the powder. Dip the eyeliner brush into the powder. Obtain a solid brush coating without too much excess. Starting at the inside corner of the eye, run the brush over the top of the eyelid. Keep as close to the bottom part of the lid (the part closest to the eye) as possible. However, be cautious not to get the ground powder into the eye or it will tear or run, undoing or smearing the liner. For a smoky look, smear the liner ever so slightly with a sponge tip applicator or cotton swab.
Wet the eyeliner brush thoroughly for a heavier, nighttime eyeliner. Be sure to keep the brush wet throughout the application process. Dip the brush into the powder, swirling it to make sure there is a heavy application. On a tissue, smear a bit of the liner to make certain a strong depth of color is being obtained. Once the color is correct, follow the same application procedure as outlined in the step above. Nighttime shadow can be applied in a more intense line width. It can also be applied underneath the eye. For a smoky look, smear the liner with a sponge tip applicator or cotton swab.
Swing the line of the eyeliner up on the outside part of the upper lid for a dramatic cat's eye look.
Mix eyeliner colors together in wet form in order to create a customized color. This technique works well when attempting to match eye shadow or clothing.

Causes of Wrinkles and Wrinkle Prevention

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:31:00 +0000

Wrinkle free face tips

Once thought of as an indicator of wisdom, today most of us do everything we can to avoid or get rid of wrinkles. Although there are some factors that we cannot control, there are some steps you can take to help protect your skin and prevent the onset of wrinkles. In this article, we’ll take a look at what factors promote wrinkles and how you can lessen your chances of developing them in the future.
As we age, our skin ages all over our bodies, but none so much as the places that are exposed to the sun the most – our faces, hands, or arms. Sun damage, or photoaging, can bring about changes such as dryness or roughness of the skin, skin growths such as keratoses (also known as liver spots), sagginess and wrinkles. Wrinkles can appear in either deep furrows or fine surface lines that are easier to remove with wrinkle creams and treatments.
Unfortunately, there are some factors that determine if we’ll have wrinkles that are out of our control. There are genetic factors, as some families simply wrinkle more than others, while those with fair skin and blue eyes are more likely to suffer from sun damage which can promote wrinkles. This doesn’t mean, however, that those with darker complexions are less likely to have wrinkles, however.
Those that spend long hours in the sun, whether because of work or a love of outdoor activities such as golf, sailing, or sun bathing, are equally susceptible to sun damage. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as "safe tanning", so sun worshippers are likely to run the risk of developing wrinkles wherever they expose their skin to the sun. Smoking can also damage the skin and lead to wrinkles.

How to Prevent Wrinkles

The best way to avoid getting wrinkles in the future is to avoid as much sun damage as possible and avoid smoking, two main causes of wrinkles. Always use a sun screen with an SPF factor of at least 15 when you are outside. It’s a good idea to use sun screen or a moisturizer with sun screen on your face everyday. Protecting your skin from the sun is the best defense against developing wrinkles as you age.
To summarize, causes of wrinkles are:

excessive suntanning and sun exposure
cigarette smoking: it's a bad habit and not only because it causes wrinkles. Each cigarette contains so many harmful substances that it's hard to imagine. It's also very hard to quit smoking but it's worth trying, you can find some books to help you quit smoking and maybe it's good to try electronic cigarettes, much better solution than normal cigarettes.
genetics - we can't do nothing about it

How to prevent wrinkles formation:

use moisturizer with sunscreen - at least SPF 15 when you are outside
use moisturizer + sunscreen on your face on daily basis

Cake Ideas

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Eye Lashes Care Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:52:00 +0000

Eyes are one of the most valuable gifts of God. To enhance the beauty of this valuable gift, God makes eyelashes. Which is no doubt another very precious thing as it not only protect our eyes but also make them more beautiful and impressive.

Eyes are one of the most valuable gifts of God. As one can see and enjoy the colors and real beauty of this world through his/her eyes. Eyes are also the most prominent part of our face. No one can resist the charm and allure of long eye lashes fluttering like a butterfly with the blink of an eye! Eye lashes not only protect our eyes form dust particles, foreign objects, sun light and perspiration but also enhances the beauty and shine of eyes.

Long and healthy eye lashes can easily make your eyes stunning and glamorous. Long, shinny and healthy eyelashes are the dream of every girl. They use number of eye beauty products for this purpose. But excessive use of these beauty products can damage your eyes and eyelashes.

Here are some very simple and natural eyelashes care tips to make your eyelashes long, shinny, healthy and alluring.

Eye Lashes Care Tips:

Wash your eyes and eyelashes daily with fresh and cool water. It will rejuvenate and refresh your eye lashes and make them clear and shine.
Use castor oil for long, shinny and healthy eyelashes. Castor oil is very good for eye lashes care. Pore some castor oil in your palm and apply it on your eye lashes with your finger tip.
It can keep your eyelashes from breaking and grow new eyelashes. It is suggested to apply castor oil before going to bed.
Rub your eyelashes with olive oil, coconut oil or almond oil for hair growth and shine.
Essential Vitamins like vitamin A, B and C are very essential for eyes and eyelashes health. Take milk, butter, cod liver oil, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy and impressive eyes and eye lashes.
Proper and adequate sleep is also very essential towards eyelashes care. 8-10 hours sleep is must for bright eyes.
Don’t expose your eyes to direct sunlight. Sunlight can damage your eyes and eye lashes very rapidly. Use sun glasses whenever you step out in the sun.
Don’t rub your eyes bluntly as it also damages your eye lashes and eye lashes area.
Don’t use harsh eye beauty creams or related products. Use natural or herbal eye care products as they will not only protect t your eye lashes but also make them strong and shinny.

Always remember to remove eye makeup before going to bed. Overnight make up bluntly damage our eyes, eye lashes and surrounding area.

Follow these simple eye lashes care tips for irresistibly beautiful eyes!

Mistakes you're making with your skin (that you might not know about!).

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:42:00 +0000

Despite our efforts to achieve glowing, flawless skin, many of us are making mistakes that stand in the way of the finest potions and lotions. Here, the 14 biggest mistakes women are making with their skin, and the fixes to set things right. Gorgeousness, here we come!
Mistake: You're not wearing sunscreen every single day
We are all sick of hearing this advice (it gets more play than Lady Gaga!), but dermatologists are probably just as tired of repeating it. This is the single biggest mistake most of us are making with our skin, and there's no need: it's an easy gaffe to fix.

The Fix: You know it already: Wear an SPF lotion or cream with broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection every single day. But why every day? While UVB rays are strong in summer, UVA rays stay the same year-round. "If you go outside to shovel shovel snow on the most overcast day of the year, you're getting the same amount of UVA as if you were on the beach during the summer," says Dr. Jeannette Graf, a Board certified, clinical and research dermatologist. Slather up, whether or not the sun's out.

Mistake: You think the SPF in your makeup is good enough.
We love a time-saving double duty product as much as the next lady, but this kind of two-fer just doesn't cut it. Why? Because dotting foundation on to even out skin tone or sweeping a powder across the t-zone simply isn't a generous enough application to offer real sun protection.

The Fix: "You really need to use an SPF cream or lotion," says Dr. Graf. In the winter, wear a moisturizer with SPF, but "during the summer you really need to bump it up and use a real sunblock that doesn't have any other ingredients but sunscreen and antioxidants," advises Dr. Graf. "You need that extra protection."

Mistake: You pick and squeeze.
We've all been there––it's just so hard not to!––but it's a habit that's not doing anything to help. "When you have a pimple under the skin, there is absolutely no way that you are going to be able to do anything about it in terms of squeezing," says Dr. Graf. "Nothing will come out and nothing good will come of it if you touch it." That is, unless you call scarring a good thing. (Nope!) Another mistake? Using a warm compress to draw out whatever is in there. That just expands the irritation even more, explains Dr. Graf.

The Fix: "If you start to feel a blind pimple under the skin, take it to the dermatologist's office for a shot." Can't make it to the doctor? Apply an ice pack, suggests Dr. Graf. The cold will help constrict the blood vessel and could help make the blemish smaller.

Mistake: You over-dry your skin.
It's the battle of the blemish, and we're all just trying to use our strongest artillery. But this plan of attack actually backfires. Over-drying the skin creates irritation and redness, and what's worse, dry skin leads to clogged pores. Keep this up, warns Dr. Graf, and "you're actually going to get more breakouts and more clogging."

The Fix: Take the path of moderation and lay off the full-on product offensive. You might need to try using your acne treatments every other evening or only a few times a week.

Mistake: You treat your entire face like it's a problem area.
It's like trying to use a chainsaw to shape your eyebrows. While you might have a few oily areas, like across your t-zone, you don't need to treat your entire face with products formulated for oily skin. When you treat combination skin like an oil slick it leads to irritation. And you know where irritation gets you––more clogging and more blemishes.

The Fix: As adolescence turns into adulthood, what was once oily skin is more often combination skin, explains Dr. Graf. Evaluate your skin type and treat it accordingly, whether you're dry, oily, or somewhere in between.

Mistake: You only protect your face from the sun.
Since we're trying to protect ourselves from the signs of aging, it makes sense that we'd focus on putting our best face forward. But as Dr. Graf warns, "one of the biggest places I see aging is on the chest." Also scary: covering up with clothing isn't much help. "A white t-shirt gives you an SPF of about 5," explains Dr. Graf.

The Fix: Any day you're going to be outside for a prolonged period of time, apply sunblock from head to toe, not just on your face and exposed arms and legs. Don't forget your ears!

Mistake: You're religious about using oil-free or non-comedogenic products.
Women with oily or blemish-prone skin have been taught that these words are the preventative gold standard for a break-out. In fact, many of us won't buy products that don't boast these terms on the bottle. But we might want to think again. "The terms non-comedogenic and oil-free are not FDA-approved terms. That's really just a selling point," explains Dr. Graf. The terms date back to the 1950s when beauty products used industrial-grade mineral oil that could break you out. "Today's mineral oil is a totally different cosmetic grade and is not going to break you out."

The Fix: If you're someone with oily skin who lives in fear of a break-out, you should use a pH-balanced foaming cleanser on your face, and you might want to add in a silicone-based powder or gel, suggests Dr. Graf. But you don't need to rely solely on products billed as oil-free or non-comedogenic. Seek out products you like, regardless of meaningless marketing terms.

Mistake: You're over-exfoliating.
Quick science lesson: Over the course of 28 days, the bottom layer of your skin––the basal layer––migrates toward the surface of your skin. When it gets there, it dies. Enzymes in the dead skin cells then cause the dead layer to fall off. That natural process is called exfoliation. Got it?

"If you see a 3-year-old child, that process is working perfectly. As we get older, that's not working as well. Why? Because the enzymes in our skin require hydration and moisture in order to be activated. When we lose that natural moisture over the years, our enzymes don't work. We have that dead skin cell layer that hangs on, and we need to remove it. That's why we use exfoliators."

But exfoliation needs to be gentle in order to be effective. "I've seen doctors on television talking about exfoliating. 'If it burns, great.' I see this, and I want to cringe."

The Fix: Steer clear of harsh scrubs and exfoliators like BuffPuffs, which can break blood vessels, and apricot scrubs, whose needle-sharp pits will break your skin and cause redness. At home, "using a peel kit or microdermabrasion kit is great. Using it every single day is not," says Dr. Graf. Any deeper exfoliation should be done in the care of a skin care professional, she says.

Mistake: You're using the right products at the wrong time.
You've got an all-star line-up of retinols, sunblock, and microdermabrasion kits in your medicine cabinet. But when you use your products is as important as what you're using. "Everybody's using the kitchen sink in the morning," complains Dr. Graf. Retinols are light-sensitive, so using them during the day isn't such a bright idea.

The Fix: "You want to use protective products in the daytime," says Dr. Graf, so slather on sunscreen twenty minutes before you leave the house. At bedtime, bring out the big guns, like exfoliators and retinols, "when your skin's natural circadian rhythms renew themselves," explains Dr. Graf.

Mistake: You use products with gold or metal in them.
It might seem super luxe to use creams flecked with gold, but you're better off keeping your money in your pocket. "They can cause contact dermatitis and there's no evidence that they do anything except drain your wallet."

The Fix: Invest your money in gold you can wear around your neck. And when you feel like splurging on a rich potion, pick something that smells divine or has a luxurious texture––but is free from any precious metals.

Mistake: You go to sleep with your makeup on.
We've all been there: You get home late and can't quite muster the energy to wash off the day or your makeup. (And waking up looking as "done" as Kim Kardashian can seem kind of screen goddessy.) "A lot of people will go to bed with makeup on. And a lot of people who don't go to bed with makeup on won't wash their face in the morning," says Dr. Graf. Both are big mistakes.

The Fix: Wash your face morning and night. But doctors sympathize with real life; they just want us to be prepared. "You go out on a Friday night and come home at 2am––it's going to happen. At the very least, have those pre-moistened makeup removers at your bedside. I'd rather you do that than not do it at all."

Mistake: You don't give your skincare products a chance.
We live in a quick fix world, so when we don't immediately see results from a new skin care regimen, we can get frustrated and give up. We then bounce from product to product, trying to find the magic potion.

The Fix: Exercise some patience. We take multivitamins, Dr Graf explains, knowing they're good for us, even when we don't see results. Sometimes you have to give your products the same measure of faith. "When you're using a skincare product, don't be so hard on the product. Understand that it's doing something for you." And that means waiting more than two days to see a difference––more like four to six weeks.

Mistake: You smoke.
If your health isn't motivation enough to quit, let vanity convince you. The toxins in cigarettes cause decreased oxygen flow to the skin, resulting in a dull complexion, explains Dr. Amy S. Pappert, assistant professor of dermatology at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Repeatedly contracting your muscles to inhale, or squinting to protect your eyes from smoke can deep, premature wrinkles around the mouth, frown lines, and crow's feet.

The Fix: There's no better time to quit than now. Talk to your doctor about a game plan, and comb online resources like the Mayo Clinic, the American Cancer Society, and the American Lung Association. Your skin, not to mention your family and your friends, will thank you

The 8 craziest beds you'll ever see

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:40:00 +0000

Home Spa

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:29:00 +0000

You don’t always have to invest heavily for the luxury spa experience. With the right ambiance and ingredients a spa can be created in your own home.

The spa experience is a luxury not everyone can afford. Although the natural and herbal spas have proven to have a positive impact as stress relievers, the spa still remains a luxury beyond the reach of many people.

It is not difficult to create a home spa. The home spa is a great way to relax and sooth yourself. Home spas can be created in your bathroom quite easily, using various home spa recipes with ingredients from your pantry.

Herbal home spas can be created using either home spa products purchased from a store, or better yet using various herbs found in your kitchen. All you need to create a luxury home spa is:

Plush towels and bathrobe
Soothing music CD
Scented aromatherapy candles
Soothing and stimulating essential oils
Some homemade skincare recipes
Facial masks using facial mask recipes.
You can create a great ambiance in your personal home spa by combining aromatherapy candles and soothing music of your own choice. It’s amazing the difference subtle lighting can create, and you won’t need any type of fancy home spa equipment either. You can create a luxury home spa simply by using products readily available in your own home. You can create your own home spa recipes for body scrubs.

Method: Combine brown sugar, crushed almonds, a little coarse salt, and your favorite liquid soap. Combine all ingredients and rub all over to slough off dead cells.

Apply a homemade facial mask as you relax in your hot tub:

Method: combine yoghurt and honey, to make a quick and easy face mask. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil too.

Another easy recipe using honey is:

Method: Combine ¼ cup honey, ½ cup glycerin and 2 teaspoons of your favorite liquid soap. You can store this cleanser and apply with cotton whenever needed, and wash off.

Another very important ingredient for a great home spa experience is the essential oil you choose for yourself. Essential oils come in a range of unique aromas. There is a range of soothing essential oils if you want to relax, which include, jasmine, lavender and chamomile. The other range available is for revitalizing, which includes peppermint, rosemary, and basil.

The main reason for creating a home spa is for you to relax yourself, physically and mentally after a rough day. Once you try some easy skincare recipes, or facial mask recipes yourself and create your own luxury home spa, you’ll get so hooked to the experience that you’ll want to do it every week.

Hair colour trends of 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:00 +0000

The idea of looking different and stylish inspires many people, and hair colour provides one such option. 2010 hair colour trend offers richness, brightness and variety in hair colours.

So check out some of the latest trends.

We bring forward variation and tantalizing look in 2010 hair colour trends. There is a variety to choose from a vivid colour, for your skin tone according to your personal taste. The chunky hair colours and highlights are a part of the upcoming trend. 2010 hair colour trends are deep shades of brown, deep plums, mahogany, bright red, shades of auburn, blond shades, hombre style highlights, chunky hair colour shades, black undertones and lavender hues.

The latest trends are bold and full of contrasting colours which gives you an impression of vintage collection mixed with modern concepts.

Hair colour trend in brown: Shades of brown are high in demand as it suits all the complexion and you can choose from light brown to dark brown and enjoy the feel of warm hair colour.

Hair colour trend in blonde: Next 2010 hair colour trend is blonde hair as it gives ladies sexy, attractive and feminine appearance. It is a very popular hair colour and most of women choose from a variety of blonde shades. You can go for ashy blonde colour or add some accents of a warm blonde to yellow gold. Then there is a strawberry blonde or platinum blonde also.

Hair colour trend in red: Red hair colour is related with mystery, fire, passion and innocence. You can play with it in different ways, the deep bold red or orange red hair colour make you look bold and confident. Similarly, the deep red shades of maroon, burgundy, crimson red, cherry red or fire red will look great with a mix of strawberry blonde highlights makes your skin glow and appear soft.

Hair colour trend in black: 2010 hair colour trend also offers black for fair and tanned skin complexions. But before you go for it, you need to be sure that the hair colour suits you, as it may make your skin look dull and lifeless. If black suits your complexion, it will make you look really sexy and attractive and get second looks where ever you go. Other than the above four popular 2010 hair colour trends, there are many other attractive shades, that will help you maintain your attractive appeal. You can try shades of chocolate with streaked highlights or purple hair colour to add some extra edge to your look. Make sure that whatever latest trend in hair colour you follow, it should suit your persona also

In Vouge Kurtis Collction

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Rich Look Salwar Kameez

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:06:00 +0000

Glowing skin

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:35:00 +0000

A 15 minute treatment that will result in glowing skin.

1)The papaya treatment:

Rub piece of papaya on face and neck.Leave for 15 minutes.Rinse off with warm water.then wash off with cold water.pat your skin dry.Do not apply papaya if you're allergic to it.

2)The Chocolate truffle treatment:

Apply the icing of the chocolate cake,leave on face for 15 minutes.wash off with cold water.dont apply soap or night cream. leave overnight.In the morning you'll have the most glowing and soft skin.

3)The boroline treatment.

Cleanse your face.Apply rose water.Apply boroline.Leave for 1 hour.wipe off.Apply sunscreen and get glowing.

4)The Yogurt Treatment.

Apply yogurt with white vinegar.Leave for 15 minutes.wash off.

5)The honey and banana treatment

make a mixture of 2 teaspoonful of honey and 1 banana and apply on face.let it sit for 15 minutes.wash off.do not apply honey if you're allergic.

6)The Ponds Microdermabrasion Kit.

Apply as per instructions.

7)The Lush Cupcake mask.

Apply as per instructions.

Hair Pack for damaged Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Rythm of life) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:30:00 +0000

After perming my hair twice and colouring it thrice,i had the most brittle hair i have ever seen.After seeing a lot of dry damaged hair to wow hair on ads,i decided to check on some of the products.The first thing i bought home was sunsilk conditioner for dry damaged hair.These are some of the products i tried and i have some ratings for them:

Rating out of 5

Sunsilk conditioner for dry damaged hair : 2/5
(didnt work at all)

loreal paris elvive: 3/5
(specially the one for coloured hair is good)

loreal professional absolute hair repair: 3/5
(i found the smell to be very strong,which didnt go well with my sensitive skin.yes hair and skin
are related!Also,the loreal professional products are related to hair fall for me.)

fab india avocado conditioner: 2/5
(didnt work much)

the body shop olive shampoo/conditioner: 3/5
(worked but not quite well)

the body shop honey shampoo: 2/5
(too heavy on my hair.smell is nice though)

the body shop honey conditioner: 4.5/5
(excellent conditioner,should try!,awesome smell too)

pantene for dry damaged: 3/5
(worked good)

pantene live in conditioner: 4.5/5
(excellent live in,leave strands smooth and untangled)

garnier dry/damaged: 3/5
(worked ok)

garnier fructis dry/damaged shampoo:4.5/5
(worked excellent)

body shop amlika live in conditioner:3/5
(the strong smell made me sneezing all day.maybe i am allergic to some ingredients)

dove dry hair shampoo: 3/5
(the strong smell again and not as good as i thought)
kerastase for dry /damaged
(havent tried,but heard its good,bit expensive though)

Here are Just a Few Ways a Shampoo can Affect Sensitive Skin:
· The pH of your skin can change, leading to other product interaction issues you never experienced. Look for pH balanced shampoos and other haircare products.
· Your skin’s surface oil layer (the sebum) can be removed. Without this layer to keep your skin’s natural moisture from evaporating off the surface, you may develop excessively dry skin.This also lead to an increased sensitivity to other products, as the chemicals can be more readily absorbed by your unprotected skin.
· Some shampoos can actually cause dandruff by interacting with the bacteria and yeasts already on your scalp.
· If you already have dry skin, certain detergents (like sodium lauryl sulfate) can provoke an allergy-like reaction called irritant contact dermatitis where your skin becomes red and chafed.
· The fragrances in the product can cause contact urticaria, an immediate redness, itching and swelling of the skin as well as an allergic reaction.
· Certain botanicals like chamomile, lavender and rose oil as well as preservatives like Kathon CG and quaternium-15 can all cause allergic reactions in individuals with sensitive and even normal skin

So,i thought why not trying to make an all repair homemade hair mask.

hair mask:

1) 1 ripe avocado(can get in retail stores like food bazar )
2)curd

message your hair with oil and leave overnight.In the morning,mix curd and avocado in a grinder and apply after you have shampooed your hair with garnier fructis dry/damaged shampoo and conditioned with body shop honey conditioner.apply for 15 minutes,and wrap a hot towel on hair.wash off,with water.finally rinse with honey mixed with water.do this for 1 month.you'll have your lustrous hair back.