B E AU T Y T I P S
Skin hacks every woman
need to know today!
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woman's skin goes through several changes over
the years. Thanks to years of makeup and excessive use of products, your skin goes through dryness, flakiness, loss of elasticity, dullness and a host of
other problems. Help is at hand though. Here's what will
help.
*Don't think that just because you're no longer a teenager, you can bid goodbye to the problems of acne and
pimples. Adult acne is very much prevalent and more
common that you imagine. If you get a bad breakout, it is
best to visit a dermatologist but if the pimples come now
and then, zap them with special medicated gels that will
dry them out before they get out of hand. Alternatively, if
you're really desperate, dab some toothpaste on the zit
overnight and see it dry up by morning.
*Use petroleum jelly on your elbows and heels every
night before you go to bed. This will soften your heels
and lighten the dark patches on your elbows.
*Instead of using a face scrub with chemicals, make
your own homemade one with sugar and honey. Take
a teaspoon of honey and mix two tablespoons of sugar.
Use this as a natural face scrub twice a week and see
how your skin glows.- Stick to washing your face twice a
day. Washing it multiple times will only strip it of moisture
and essential oils, leaving it dry and prone to flakiness.
*Use baby lotion to cleanse your skin every day. This
is gentle enough for your face and will leave it soft and
supple.
*While applying sunscreen on your face and arms/ legs
is a must, don't forget your decolletage. Sun damage
can make this area look saggy and cause wrinkles, not
to mention dark spots.
Ways to pamper yourself
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ometimes you have to pamper yourself; especially
when you are in a rut, bored, stressed and feeling
low. Gifting yourself a beauty treatment will lift your
mood instantly and make you feel special. Says beauty
expert Amyn Manji, "There's nothing more soothing to
the senses than going for a facial or a hair makeover."
Go for a hot oil hair massage:
The perfect way to release stress, hot-oil treatment
works wonders for your hair as well. A weekly hot-oil
therapy reduces hair loss and dandruff also.
Swedish massage:
A full-body massage, it has five styles of long, flowing
strokes. This massage is beneficial for increasing Oxygen levels in your blood, decreasing muscle tension,
improving flexibility and circulation, and also easing tension.
Hair makeover:
It's one of the best ways to perk yourself up. Says Nikos
Narkissos, "Go for a peppy haircut that will make you
look different. If you have short hair, make it shorter or
add hair extensions. If you have long hair, add more lay-
ers to it or simply cut it short."
Manicure and pedicure:
Get these done once every fortnight. Mani and pedi
have more advantages than just giving you beautiful and
clean nails. They take care of your hands and feet, and
keep them healthy and glowing for a long time. These
treatments also nourish the skin, prevent it from drying
out and remove dead skin cells.
Hair spa:
It's a great way to release everyday stress and tension,
and feel rejuvenated. Says Manji, "If you want something more than just a head massage, go for hair spa. It
not only lends shine to your hair, but also relaxes you.
The treatment also includes hair masks, which make
your hair healthy."
Back and foot massage:
If you've been feeling tired lately, go in for a back or foot
massage. It involves pressure therapy - that is, applying
focussed pressure on certain reflex points in your foot
to cure or prevent diseases. This helps release stress,
aches and also nourishes your skin.
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