5 Ways To Prevent Stretch Marks

5 Ways To Prevent Stretch MarksStretch marks can manifest themselves due to a number of reasons. They mostly occur on the arms, thighs and abdomen, but they can occur almost anywhere on the body. Stretch marks are a result of skin expansion. When the skin expands, the elastic tissues which lie under the skin tear and these tiny tears manifest themselves as stretch marks. It is common for pregnant women to develop stretch marks. Teenagers and those who gain weight or lose weight rapidly can also develop them. A number of medical conditions may also cause them. But, the good thing is that stretch marks are very much preventable and in this post, we will take a look at how they can be prevented.

1. Healthy diet

A balanced diet is very important when it comes to maintaining the overall health. If you are looking to prevent stretch marks, then you must eat nutritious and well balanced diet every day. The idea is to get enough vitamins and minerals that can help you reduce your chances of developing stretch marks. If you are able to get the necessary vitamins and minerals in the right amount from your food intake, then you don’t need supplements to prevent stretch marks. Read more

10 Tips For Healthy Winter Skin

10 Tips For Healthy Winter SkinThe winter season can bring dryness to the skin. But for some people, the problem can get really worse. Dry skin can easily cause flaking, cracking and inflammation if it is not managed properly. Here are 10 tips that will help you make sure that your skin is moist and smooth throughout the winter.

1. Use lukewarm water

When it comes to taking a shower in the icy winters, try to use lukewarm water instead of hot water. It may feel good to bath in hot water when the season is chilly but hot water can cause a lot of damage to your skin. Hot water can strip off essential oils from your skin which can cause excessive dryness, flaking and cracking.

2. Keep your skin moisturized

Immediately after taking a shower, you must use a good moisturizer on your skin. When your skin is still damp, applying moisturizer will help seal the dampness making your skin feel smooth and soft. You must use a moisturizer every time you wash your hands and face.

3. Look for a good moisturizer

Your choice of moisturizer is very important because the ingredients in the moisturizer can either protect your skin from dryness or cause excessive dryness. Moisturizers which are petroleum based are not good for the skin during winters. You must look for moisturizers which are rich in Vitamin E and are oil based. Read more

10 Effortless Overnight Beauty Tips

Effortless Overnight Beauty TipsSome women don’t have the time to pamper themselves like they used to do when they were younger. The reason could be kids, family, work, etc. But being busy doesn’t mean that your looks have to suffer. You can still look beautiful and young with these 10 effortless overnight beauty tips.

1. Soft feet

Before you get into bed, use warm olive oil or Vaseline to massage your feet. Put on your socks to get rid of rough feet. When you wake up in the morning, you will have soft and smooth feet.

2. Treat pimples

It is possible to treat acne and blemishes when you sleep. All you need to do is apply tea tree oil on the affected area and go to sleep. In the morning, it will disappear or diminish.

3. Use a silk pillow cover

Sleeping on silk is not only about getting a luxury experience, but it can also have benefits for your skin and hair. Sleeping on silk pillow covers can help you reduce split ends and damage to your hair. In addition, it will prevent creasing on your face and keep you looking fresh after you wake up. Read more

Baking Soda For Entire Body Care

Baking Soda For Entire Body CareMany people think that baking soda is just a kitchen staple that is best suited for baking. But they don’t realize that this versatile powerhouse has the capability of doing much more than just producing delicious desserts. The use of baking soda dates back to hundreds of years where it was used in the creation of body care products, cosmetics and cleansers. About a few decades ago, our grandmothers used it as an effective treatment for dandruff as well. Baking soda is an inexpensive and versatile kitchen item and there are a number of ways it can be used for entire body care. Here’s a look at some of the home remedies and uses of baking soda for body care, beauty and health.

Facial wash

Baking soda has great benefits for the skin. Combining two teaspoons of baking soda with one teaspoon of warm water can help you create a paste that you can gently massage on your face and rinse off to get smooth and flawless skin.

Exfoliator

Baking soda is grainy and it can be used as an effective exfoliator to get rid of dead skin cells. You can either mix a teaspoon of baking soda to your cleanser and use it as a scrub or you can combine a teaspoon of baking soda with two teaspoons of oat flour and water for deep cleansing. Read more

Surprising Beauty Benefits Of Oats

Surprising-Beauty-Benefits-Of-OatsOne of the best ways to start your day is with a bowl of hot oatmeal or oatmeal in yogurt (or kefir). Because oats are packed with the right amount of carbs and protein, it can keep you feeling full for longer and provide the energy you need to fuel your day. According to a number of studies, consuming oatmeal for breakfast on a daily basis can help you fight many health related problems. Oats is not just a nutritional powerhouse, but it can also be used topically to treat many skin problems. Oats offers numerous surprising beauty benefits and in this article, we will take a look at some of them.

Treats Acne

Cooked oats can be a great natural remedy when it comes to treating acne. Simply soften some oats by boiling in water and allow it to cool. Once it has cooled, apply it on the face, especially the affected area and rinse off using cold water after about 10 minutes. Doing this everyday for a couple of weeks will help remove excess oil from the skin and also exfoliate dead skin cells which will eventually provide protection against acne.

Skin Lightening

Oats have skin lightening properties and applying it topically can help you smooth out blotchy areas and achieve smooth and even skin tone. Today, oats is widely used in skin care and cosmetic products such as lotions, body scrubs and exfoliating creams because of its surprising beauty benefits. Read more

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads

Natural Remedies to Get Rid of BlackheadsBlackheads are a common skin problem which is caused by the clogging of hair follicles on the nose and face. They are a form of acne caused by oxidation and its dark appearance can be very unsightly. But the fact is that unlike acne, blackheads are easy to treat. You don’t have to worry about using expensive chemical formulas and creams to remove blackheads from your nose and face. There are some simple natural remedies which you can use to get rid of blackheads easily. Let’s take a look.

Baking soda

Baking soda has antiseptic properties and it can work effectively to treat blackheads and remove impurities from the skin. To use this natural remedy, you can combine two teaspoons of baking soda with water and create a thick paste. Apply the mask on the face and allow it to dry. Wash with cold water and pat dry. Repeat the remedy two times a week.

Tomato

Tomatoes also have antiseptic properties that can help de-clog pores and remove blackheads from the face and nose. You can mash tomatoes and use the peel and juice as a facial treatment. Concentrate on the affected areas and if possible, leave on overnight and wash your face in the morning. Read more

Natural Home Recipes for Glowing Skin

Natural Home Recipes for Glowing Skin1.Banana-Milk Mask

Mash a banana and add some milk to this and apply this mask on your face to get a glowing and smooth face instantly. This homemade facial mask can act as a pre-party glow mask which you can use prior to going to any party.

2. Pumpkin & Honey

To get glowing skin at home, try a pumpkin face mask enriched with Vitamin C, A and Zinc. Boil pumpkin and take 2 spoons of pumpkin puree and 1/4 spoon of milk, one spoon of honey to make a natural face mask. Dab this cooling and soothing mask on your face to get glowing and supple skin naturally.

3. Aloe Vera Mask

Mix aloe vera pulp and glycerin to apply on your face. Men can try this face mask post shaving.

4. Oatmeal Mask with Chamomile & Honey 

Mix chamomile tea and oatmeal powder in equal measure and add 2 spoons of honey and 2 drops of almond oil to this mix. Slather this mix on your face for 20 minutes. This home remedy helps you get fair and glowing skin at home like a home facial. Read more

Health Benefits of Raw Garlic

Health Benefits Of Raw GarlicAccording to a number of studies, there are numerous health benefits of raw garlic and therefore you must include at least half clove of garlic in your meals. Garlic has a unique combination of sulfur containing nutrients and flavonoids which is quite important for your health. Garlic also adds aroma to foods. It is a nice seasoning and it contains added nutrition as well. To take advantage of the health benefits that garlic has to offer, it is essential to use raw pressed or chopped garlic in your dishes. Here’s a look at the main benefits of eating raw garlic.

Boosts immune system

When the world wars were taking place, garlic was commonly used to treat gangrene. But today, it is used to fight flues and colds during the cold weather season. This herb contains antioxidants which also boosts the immune system.

Treats acne

If you take a look at the list of ingredients behind the pack of a good acne product, you will find the name of garlic there too. This is because garlic is good for treating acne and getting rid of blemishes. The organic compound Allicin found in garlic can prevent the effects of free radicals in the body and kill bacteria. Therefore, garlic is a valuable herb when it comes to treating acne and skin problems such as scars, allergies and even skin diseases. To treat skin problems, it is also possible to use garlic topically. Read more

5 Foods for More Beautiful Skin

5 Foods for More Beautiful SkinEveryone wants beautiful and radiant skin. In fact, the desire to have flawless skin has turned the beauty industry into a billion dollar industry. Every now and then new products and lotions are launched that claim to do wonders for the skin. Wherever you look today, you will find beauty products of all sorts. But, do these beauty products really work? While some do help make the skin smoother and softer, the key to have beautiful skin lies in what you eat. As said, radiant and clear skin is all about what you take in and not what you put on. On this note, here’s a look at 5 foods that can make your skin more beautiful.

1. Salmon

Salmon offers numerous health benefits. The omega 3 fatty acid it contains is beneficial for the heart and the skin as well. According to a number of studies, elderly people who ate more fish in their lives had fewer wrinkles than those who did not eat much fish or restricted their diet to meat only. It is also true that salmon can lower the risk of skin cancer. There are a number of delicious dishes that can be prepared using salmon. Therefore it is quite easy to fit this fish into any beautiful diet. Read more

7 Unnecessary Beauty Products You Should Avoid

7 Unnecessary Beauty Products You Should AvoidAdvertisements, commercials and leaflets can be powerful and they usually make us buy products that we don’t really need. It is not only that because of these advertisements we end up getting things that are unnecessary, but we also end up wasting a lot of our hard earned money. If you take a good look at the products on your dressing table and your cosmetic bag, you will see how much money you have wasted on products that you don’t really need and therefore don’t use. Here’s a look at 7 of these unnecessary beauty products that you must avoid. The money that you save here can of course be invested in better things.

1. Makeup primer

Primers are used on the face after applying the moisturizer and before applying the foundation. But, these days there are tinted moisturizers available which you can use to balance makeup on your face. With the right moisturizer, you can get an even skin tone and prepare your face for the foundation.

2. Split-end remedies

There are shampoos and serums which claim to fix split ends. But this is not true. There are no products which can actually cure split ends. These products can only smooth the ends down. Split ends can be taken care of by getting the hair trimmed once in a while. Moreover, it is essential to avoid using hair dryers and stylers frequently. Read more

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