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What is cellulite?

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What is cellulite?

What is cellulite?What is cellulite? what causes it to form and how can it be treated?
Cellulite, edematous-fibro sclerotic panniculopathy, can occur in both genders. However, this condition known as cottage cheese skin is more dominate in the female population. It roughly affects about ninety percent of women. While cellulite is a common condition in women, it is not a result of being obese or overweight. Research proves that cellulite can occur in any body type. Cellulite can be found almost any where on the body. However, it is most common in the areas of the buttocks, thighs, and abdomen. There are several factors that can cause cellulite to develop such as hormones, lifestyle habits, and age.

In women, cellulite tends to develop during times of hormonal changes. These time periods include during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, and during the first couple of months of birth control use. Cellulite is a result of a slow down in blood flow, lymphatic drainage, fat, and a breakdown of connective tissues. Hormones help to regulate the changes that occur within these processes. When there is a change in these processes, the appearance of bumpy, cottage cheese like, skin known as cellulite occurs.

  • Certain lifestyle habits can cause cellulite to form. Despite regular exercise and a well-balanced diet, it is possible for cellulite to form. However, an unhealthy lifestyle in which there is little to no exercise along side a poor diet can worsen the appearance of cellulite. Also, poor exercise and diet can result in poor circulation and water retention which can further the effects of cellulite.
  • Over time, as aging occurs the loss of skin thickness happens as well. The loss of tone in the connective tissues within the upper dermis and superficial fat layers can cause visible dimpling of the skin. Developing research has linked estrogen to cellulite suggests that estrogen breaks down collagen. This break down of collagen by estrogen is said to lead to the formation of cellulite.
  • There are several non-surgical treatment options on the market for cellulite. Treatments include creams, pills, and teas. A restricted diet in which salty, chemically additive, and spicy foods are eliminated may also help. Also, a proper exercise regime to help improve circulation will also aid in the elimination of cellulite. How well a product will help to minimize the appearance depends on the age of the cellulite. A combined regime of products, exercise, and healthy diet may reduce the visibility of cellulite.

  • A surgical treatment option for removing cellulite is liposuction. Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which excess fat is removed by suction. There are several types of liposuction that can be performed. A licensed surgeon can help recommend which is the best option pending on the person. Liposuction can be beneficial, however as with any surgery there are risks. These risks include but are not limited hypertension, diabetes, and cardiac problems. It is best to seek the advice of a medical professional with experience before making a final decision on liposuction. While cellulite can be embarrassing to have, it is also something that can be easily removed over time through patience. It is best to maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid creating further problems with cellulite.

    • Vitamins and your skin

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    Vitamins and your skin

    Vitamins and your skin Vitamins are an important contribution to healthy skin. Many skin problems can be treated or prevented by taking the proper vitamins.
    Most people realize that what you put into your body affects your entire health. Doctors have also known that certain vitamins have rejuvenating or healing powers when it comes to the skin. As a matter of fact, before there were specific medications for most skin conditions, experts commonly depended on vitamins, along with other natural products, to treat these ailments.

    WHAT KINDS OF SKIN CONDITIONS RESPOND WELL TO VITAMINS?
    First of all, if you consume the proper vitamins in the appropriate quantities, your skin will start out healthier and more vibrant to begin with. But if you find yourself deficient, vitamins A, C, D, and E are especially important and are often prescribed for dull, lifeless skin. If you're curious about specific conditions that vitamins can treat, dry skin, acne, psoriasis, and skin eruptions are just a few of the problems that can be helped with vitamins.

    I HAVE HEARD THAT VITAMIN A CAN TREAT ACNE. IS THAT REALLY TRUE?
    YES. Before we had the vast array of acne preparations available, vitamin A was often prescribed as a very effective treatment for acne. Even today, some people find that over-the-counter and prescription concoctions too harsh and drying for the face. These same people can safely consume a daily dose of vitamin A and their acne will greatly diminish. If oral vitamin A isn't giving you the results you desire, synthetic vitamin A-like compounds called retinoids can be applied directly to the skin. These compounds not only help clear up acne, but they also even out pigment changes and heal the skin damage that results from too much sun exposure.

    I HAVE ECZEMA? DOES THAT RESPOND WELL TO VITAMINS?
    Often times, yes. Inositol is a substance that is particularly useful in the treatment of eczema. If you have a stubborn case, give inositol a try. You've got nothing to lose but your itchy, scaly skin.

    WHAT ABOUT SOME OF THE OTHER VITAMINS? WHAT BENEFITS DO THEY HAVE FOR THE SKIN AND WHAT CONDITIONS CAN THEY TREAT?
    Below is an overview of the most important vitamins in the treatment of common skin conditions.
    VITAMIN B-2 OR RIBOFLAVIN
  • This vitamin is necessary for proper skin balance. Too little of it causes the face to be oily.
  • This vitamin aids in healing cracks and sores of the mouth and lips. Even doctors quite frequently prescribe vitamin B-2 for their patients who appear in their office with this painful condition.
    VITAMIN B-6
  • This vitamin helps to treat dermatitis as well as a vast array of other skin eruptions and rashes.
    NIACIN
  • This popular B vitamin is important in the maintenance of healthy skin.
  • Successfully treats canker sores.
    PANTOTHENIC ACID
  • Treats painful, burning feet.
  • Keeps skin healthy and strong by assisting in cell building.
    BIOTIN
  • This is sometimes prescribed when skin is dull and the pallor is gray.
    VITAMIN C
  • This is an extremely important vitamin that aids in wound healing. If you have a cut or a sore, try adding extra vitamin C to your diet.
  • Sufficient vitamin C helps prevent broken capillaries and excessive bruising.
    VITAMIN E
  • Prevents and treats dry skin.
  • Slows down cellular aging.
  • May prevent skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure.
  • Though not scientifically proven, some women claim it helps diminish stretch marks.
  • Treats nipples that are sore and cracked from nursing a baby. Simply break open a vitamin E capsule and apply a small amount topically to the painful area.

    CAN I SAFELY TAKE LARGE DOSES OF VITAMINS?
    Yes and no. Most vitamins are water-soluble and are quickly eliminated from the body. It is safe to consume varying quantities of these vitamins. Other vitamins are fat-soluble. That means that they are stored in the body and can build up over time. Mega-doses of these vitamins should be avoided. The fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, and E.

    IF I CAN'T TAKE LARGE DOSES OF THE FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS, HOW CAN THEY BENEFIT ME?
    By taking the proper amounts of these vitamins, you can maintain healthy skin and prevent problems from occurring in the first place. If you do have one or more of the above-mentioned skin conditions, you may be deficient in one of the fat-soluble vitamins. Look to your diet and see if that could be the case.

    SHOULD I TAKE SUPPLEMENTS OR CAN I GET ALL I NEED FROM THE FOOD I EAT?
    It would be ideal if you could get all of the nutrients that you needed through the foods that you consume. However, this is often not possible. High quality supplements, coupled with a healthy diet, will ensure that you get all of the nutrients that you need.

    DO I NEED TO CONSUME THE SUPPLEMENTS ORALLY FOR THEM TO HAVE BENEFITS FOR MY SKIN?
    No. Some supplements are applied topically. For an example, vitamin E is often applied to wounds and scars to hasten healing. Vitamin D can be absorbed through the skin when you are exposed to the sun, and as was stated before, vitamin A is available in a variety of topical preparations.

    FINAL THOUGHTS
    Many skin conditions can be prevented or successfully treated by using vitamins either orally or topically. But most important is consuming a healthy diet on a daily basis. Without the proper amounts of fats, proteins and carbohydrates, vitamins can't do their job.
    If you have a skin problem that isn't responding to conventional treatment, give vitamins a try. They are safe, cheap and highly effective.

    • SkinCare Tips

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    SkinCare Tips

    Beauty Tips & Tricks : SkinCare Tips
  • Need to get rid of tired or puffy eyes immediately? Keep a spoon in the freezer and apply to eyelids for a few minutes to reduce redness.
  • To keep wrinkles at bay, soften your skin, and stimulate circulation, make sure you regularly do a face massage. Make sure your face and hands are completely clean, then gently but firmly move your fingertips in an upward and outward fashion towards your temple.
  • When washing your face, always wash your hands first - this prevents bacteria transferring to your skin.
  • If you are having trouble taming those brows, here's another little trick. Take a toothbrush, spray with a little hair spray and then brush your brows. The stickiness of the hair spray will help keep them in place.
  • If your brows are red and irritated from plucking, soothe the area with the help of a few cool, wet, tea bags. It will help immediately.
  • Oily skin has different demands than dry skin, so choose skincare products to suit your skin type.
  • If you have a pimple that has 'headed' don't squeeze it, rather, pull it, that way you are not damaging your skin underneath. And if it isn't 'headed' leave it alone! If you try to squeeze it you'll inevitably damage your oil gland underneath the skin, it'll spread, and that's how acne happens.
  • Your skin is completely rested when sleeping, so that's when skin cells are restored. Help out the process by choosing a moisturiser and eye cream specifically formulated for night.
  • Give your skin a boost with vitamin capsules. They contain vitamins concentrated in an oil which is applied directly to the face morning and night.
  • Always use a toner after cleansing. It keeps pores open so your moisturiser is more effective.
  • Use self tanner mixed with moisturiser to get a gradual natural glow.
  • Don't rub the skin around your eyes - the fragile texture will stretch leaving fine lines.
  • Don't overpluck your eyebrows. Full, shapely brows frame your face and look classier.
  • Always wear SPF sunscreen because your skin is at risk of being damaged every day by incidental rays.
  • Is your skin sensitive or dry? Don't use a creamy or foaming cleanser, instead just use a damp, warm soft flannel, it keeps the protective layer of you skin (the acid mantle) intact.
  • Running an ice cube wrapped in a paper towel over your face or washing your face in cold water when it's hot kills bacteria, decreasing the risk of pimples.
  • If you're sick of pimples, I've got a great solution. Mix a few drops of lavender oil with a bowl of water. Dip a face cloth in the bowl and wash your face with it three times a day. You'll soon see a difference.
  • Have regular facials to remove impurities and improve circulation.
  • Warmed honey makes a great facial cleanser.
  • Simply moisturising skin morning and night will take years off your age later in life.
  • Cool, damp teabags placed on closed eyes helps ease puffiness.

    • Superfluous Hair and treatment

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    Superfluous Hair and treatment

    Skin Care Tips - Superfluous Hair and treatment The most common places where the hair appears with or without associated growths are the face, arms, legs, stomach, back, the nail region and the nipples. This excessive growth of hair is associated with many causes which include endocrine imbalance, certain pituitary, adrenal and ovarian tumors.
    It is also due to lack of endocrine functioning, malnutrition, hereditary influences and sometimes to local inflammatory processes.
    A thorough medical checkup is in order in all such cases with a check on various glandular functions including a Basal Metabolism Test. If endocrine deficiencies are present, they should be treated immediately.

    While in most of the cases no endocrine deficiencies are found to be present, the fact that the first appearance and subsequent "spurts", of hair frequently coincide with endocrine crisis like the onset of menses, maturity, pregnancy and particularly menopause indicate some casual relationship between the growth of hair and endocrine glands.

    TREATMENT:
  • No internal treatment proves effective. The only possible cure is permanent destruction of hair through electrolysis. A very fine electric needle is inserted into the hair follicle to burn it out. This is an extremely expensive and highly specialised method and should be performed only by experts in the field. If handled by a person who is not very experienced at handling it, it will lead to permanent disfiguring of the face with unsightly scars.
  • Another effective and cheaper method of removing hair is by using wax on them. Waxing is the most long-lasting method of removing hair. This method pulls the hair right out by their roots and slows up the process of regrowth. To prepare your own wax at home, take 250 grams of sugar and squeeze in the juice of 6 large limes. Cook the mixture over a gentle fire till it turns light brown and sticky. Remove from fire and mix in 1 tablespoon of glycerin. Store in airtight bottle and use when required.
  • If in the hot season the wax turns thin, place it either in the fridge or on a bowl of ice till it gets back to the right consistency. If it becomes thick in cold season keep the jar for a couple of minutes in a bowl of hot water. Apply the wax in the direction of the growth with the help of a blunt knife. Place a strip of cotton cloth over it. Press down on all the sides for a firm grip.

  • Holding the lower end of the cloth, pull off with a firm, sweeping movement in the direction opposite to your hair growth. When the cloth is full of hair, discard it and use a fresh one. Apply calamine lotion to soothe skin after the treatment has been completed. Waxing hair for a number of years may cause sufficient damage to the follicle and ultimately cause it to a catastrophe without permanent cure from this problem.
  • Threading and tweezing too are effective as they too cause the growth of hair to diminish like waxing. Threading is the method for getting rid of superfluous hair.
  • Also, daily rubbing the affected areas with a pumice stone, after either waxing or shaving away the hair first, keeps the hair from protruding beyond the surface of the skin. In many cases, the continuous use of this method has lessened the growth. The best way to use a pumice stone is to lather up the skin with soap and water and use it in a circular motion on the area to be defused. Hair disappears through friction.
  • Shaving is the quickest and easiest method of getting rid of unwanted hair. But strict rules of cleanliness should be observed and no deodorant should be used immediately after shaving.
  • Finish off any shaving job with moisturizing lotion, as you often skim off the fine top film of oil from your skin when shaving. Be prepared for a fairly rapid regrowth, because you have only removed the hair above the skin level. The regrowth will feel a bit stubbly, since you have truncated the hairs straight across. For a longer-lasting effect and a softer regrowth, go for depilatory creams. These creams partially dissolve hair roots, so hair take longer to grow back again and when they do they have natural, tapered ends. But depilatories don't suit every one ? the chemicals that they may not suit some people so remember to do a patch test first.
  • Growth on the face, the best remedy is to take 1 tablespoon famflour add a pinch of turmeric powder along with enough juice paste. Apply it liberally over your entire face and neck. When the skin feels a little dry, start rubbing the face and neck vigorously with your hands until all the paste falls off. Remove the paste which still clings with water. If this is done regularly it will lighten and brighten the skin and make it soft and smooth. Another remedy is to bleach the hair.
  • Tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide 15 drops of liquid ammonia! And 1 tablespoon of pure soap flakes. Mix together and apply on the whole face and neck. Rinse after 10 minutes. After rinsing your skin, apply a thin film of almond or olive oil on the skin. When bleaching your face keep the mixture well away from your eyes.
  • Always bleach under a fan running at a full speed and turn your face towards the fan, otherwise the bleach will harm your eyes. When using the bleach, avoid any small cuts and grazes because it will make them sting.
  • Never bleach a pimply face. If your skin is the sensitive type, apply a little of it on the inside of your wrist to see whether it agrees with your skin. If it doesn't, never go in for bleaching. If your skin happens to be on the dry side, apply cold cream on the areas to be bleached before bleaching. In cold weather, it is very essential to apply cold cream before you use the bleach. If you have big hair on the face, pull these out with the help of tweezers and then use pumice stone on these areas.

    • The Benefits Of Vitamin C Skin Products

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    The Benefits Of Vitamin C Skin Products

    Beauty Tips & Tricks : The Benefits Of Vitamin C Skin Products
  • A popular anti skin aging ingredient is Vitamin C. In anti skin aging treatment Vitamin C is the most effective ingredient. The skin receives many good benefits from Vitamin C. Not only does this vitamin help get rid of the free radicals that can damage your skin but it also helps your body increase the production of collagen.
  • The biggest challenge for the skin care industry is the stability of Vitamin C. When exposed to the air, Vitamin C oxidizes immediately. When Vitamin C is oxidized it not only becomes ineffective but it is also harmful to individuals since it will increase the production of free radicals.
  • Manufacturers have invested lots of money on researching a way to find alternative forms of solving the major oxidation problem. Increasing the concentration of Vitamin C so it doesn't loose its effectiveness is one solution they have found. Often time manufacturers will increase the concentration to ten percent. As the concentration of Vitamin C increases so does the price. So for this reason many consumers look for alternatives to skin products that contain Vitamin C.
  • Vitamin C derivatives have also been found by researchers that can be used as ingredients. Derivatives of Vitamin C that can easily penetrate the skin cells and release a proper amount of acid to help the production of collagen are ideal. The most common fat soluble Vitamin C derivative in skin care products is ascorbyl palmitate. This ingredient is more stable and less irritating than Vitamin C. Another derivative is the water soluble magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. This ingredient is also good for products that are made specifically for sensitive skin. Both these derivatives don't oxidize as easily as Vitamin C and don't cause as much irritation. Although they aren't as effective as pure Vitamin C.
  • It is best to check a product first before buying a skin care product based with Vitamin C. You can determine which products are effective to use since Vitamin C oxidizes easily. You can determine the effectiveness by the color of the product. A product is useless and harmful if it is yellowish-brown since this means it has been exposed to the air. With Vitamin C products you should read the label carefully to ensure you aren't wasting your money on a product that won't work.
  • Depending on the individual the effectiveness of a product will vary. While Vitamin C products will work well for some they can be useless for others. Some skin care product ingredients don't respond effectively for all skin types. To maintain and improve the efficiency of products you should make sure you store products properly.

    • Skin types and Skin care

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    Beauty Tips & Tricks : Skin types and Skin care Your Skin
  • To bring out your skin's best quality you must first know to which category it belongs. Generally, we recognize three skin categories: oily, dry and normal.
  • Within this range a great variety can exist. Sometimes some women suffer from what is known as combination skin. Combination skin is a combination of both oily and dry skin.
  • To know whether your skin is dry or oily or a combination of both, upon rising from bed, wash your skin with warm water and then cold water. Blot dry. Leave your skin free of makeup for at least an hour or so.
  • Then press a clean tissue paper against the entire facial surface. Now, examine the tissue your skin's degree of oiliness can be determined by the amount of grease on the tissue. The total absence of oil will indicate a dry skin.
  • Heal dry skin naturally through our wide selection of natural skin care products. Read our customers' testimonials on how they were amazed with the instant result from our products.

    NORMAL SKIN
  • Normal skin should really be called ideal skin since it is extremely rare; it is the skin of babies. It is fresh and delicate to the touch. Squeezed the texture shows no pores and it have an attractive pink color: It usually-stems from good circulation and an excellent health.
  • CLEANSING TECHNIQUE: Apply cleansing milk to the skin twice a day and wash off with plenty of water. Once a week wash your face with mild baby soap. At night, to keep your skin's normal moisture balance applies a thin film of moisturization lotion to the skin.
    Any time your skin becomes slightly oily or slightly dry in any area correct these tendencies by following the advice given in this section on these types of skin. This deficiency is particularly more in your body if besides a dry skin you have goose flesh on your legs or arms action is to take 35,000 to 50,000 units of Vitamin A every day for 2 weeks and then go to maintenance level of 10,000 to 20,000 units daily.
  • GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once in a fortnight steam your face. Steaming means thorough deep-cleansing, which is highly beneficial for all types of skins. It cleans the skin of all surface dirt, stimulates the circulation and unclogs blocked pores. Take a large bowl of boiling water. Add some scent of perfume or herb of your choice to make it pleasant.
    Now cover your head with a towel, making a tent around the bowl. Do not get close to the water for if the steam is too hot it will cause broken veins and harm to the eyes. Steam your face for 10 minutes. Steaming will clean the skin of all surface dirt, stimulate the circulation, open the pores, loosen black heads and bring spots to a head.
  • CLEANSING TECHNIQUE: Never use soap on the face, instead cleanse your face with a milk cleanser. Warm a couple of tablespoons of milk and mix in a teaspoon of oil. Dip piece of cotton wool in it and cleanse the skin.
    You will be amazed to find that it removes makeup even after you have used cleansing cream on your face. Apply a thin film of oil to the skin to seal in the moisture.

    DRY SKIN
  • Take a tablespoon of fresh mashed strawberries and mix in equal quantity of cream of milk, apply on face and neck. Leave for a few hours. Then remove with hot and then cold water. This makes the skin smooth and soft and removes tiny wrb1kles.
  • In winters the dry skin turns drier. The best remedy for this is to apply liberal amount of til or sesame seed oil on the face and neck. Now apply a hot towel squeezed in hot water leaving the eyes and the nostrils clear. When the towel becomes cold, .again wring it out in hot water. Repeat this several times, then apply carrot and corn mask on the face and neck. Grind together carrots and corn and apply the paste on the face and neck. Leave it on for half an hour.
  • The high protein content, Vitamin A and fat content soothes a dry skin while at the same time it contains the building material for a healthy skin. In hot days apply juice of grapes on face. This is nourishing and wonderfully refreshing at the same time.
  • In the night, massage into the skin after you have steamed the face, apply a solution of unbeaten egg white mixed with a pinch of camphor and milk to make a loose paste. When this dries on the face, dab on warm honey which has been heated. When the honey is sticky dry, rinse and rub on the whole surface warm olive oil and blot dry.
  • It is a delicate and fragile skin which is more prone to wrinkles. Dry skin is a sign of Vitamin A deficiency in the body. A teaspoon of olive oil mixed with few drops of lime juice. This not only lightens the skin but also makes it soft and supple.
  • GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS-Dry Skin: Massage the skin daily before going to bed with cod liver oil. This will slowly change the dry skin into a supple one. Dry, rough and etched skin will also benefit by applying Vitamin E on the skin. Simply open a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents on your skin.
    A surprisingly large number of people have been cured of dry skin with this treatment. In addition before you go for your baths beat egg yolk and mix with a little cream of milk and apply on the face and neck.
    Leave it on for half an hour. Before you go out apply a thin layer of oil, splash on warm water, next splash on cold water mixed with a few Drops of apple cider vinegar and very carefully pat the skin dry.
    If you will now wear makeup, the oil base can become a foundation over which you can apply anything you choose. The main aim of using the oil before going out is that you skin will be protected with a thin coating of oil and an acid mantle that prevents winter's itching.

    GREASY SKIN
  • Greasy skin looks shiny, thick; slightly toneless has coarse ores, pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. If you have very oily skin, take a diet rich in proteins but restricted in sugar, fluids and salt.
  • Also take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, pork and fried and highly seasoned foods should be avoided. Add brewer's yeast to your daily diet. This invaluable B vitamin will normalize oil balance on your skin.
  • It looks drab, dull and flabby, comparatively early in life, it turns prone to wrinkles. This type of skin cannot be made supple within a few days; it requires constant attention over a period of months to turn into soft and supple skin.
  • Start first with a correct diet. Take 4 to 5 tablespoons of butter, ghee or oil either raw or in milk, soup, dal, rice or vegetable. Take Vitamin A in the form of tablets. .. see dry skin. Also Vit. E tablets are beneficial cleansing techniques. . . . (see dry skin).
  • CLEANSING TECHNIQUE & GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Wash your face frequently with mild soap and water. Here is a good makeup remover. Put a tablespoon of skimmed milk in a cup.
    Add enough water to create a milky consistency. Apply with cotton wool allover your face and neck, then remove with facial tissue and blot dry.
  • GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS- Oily Skin: Apply yeast mask on your face once a week. Clean your face, then rinse with water to which a few drops of apple cider vinegar has been added. Now take 1 teaspoon of yeast (ground yeast tablets) and mix in 1 teaspoon of skimmed milk. Add enough water to form a loose paste. Apply on the face and neck and let it dry. Then rinse with warm and then cool water. Blot dry. Here is another mask you can use once in a week.
    Take 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, 2 tablespoons skimmed milk powder and 1 egg white. Blend to a paste in the electric blender. Apply on the face and neck and rinse after half an hour. A good astringent for an oily skin is made by mixing a cup of distilled Water with 1/2 tsp of powdered alum and apply on the skin and when it is dry you can use your makeup over it.
    Here is a skin refresher for oily skin. Mix together lemon juice and water in equal quantities. Freeze in the ice cube tray. In the hot days just run an ice cube lightly over your face. This treatment will leave you with a cool tingling feeling and will alleviate the oily skin condition considerably.

    SHALLOW SKIN
  • Shallow skin has a "no color look". It is also lusterless, and shows a lack of vitality that is mainly due to anemia and lack of vitamins of the "B" family in your diet. Vitamin B1 is very good for curing you of paleness because it keeps the skin weIl nourished and rosy by keeping the blood circulation normal.
  • Also active physical exercise will help you because it quickens the blood circulation. Fresh blood and increased oxygen to the skin will put a rosy glow to your face.
  • GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: As you advance in years the shallowness will deepen due to poor circulation and give you a drab muddy look. You can help activate circulation by applying a paste of Soya bean powder mixed with equal quantity of curd on the face and neck.
    Remove after half an hour. If any dryness occurs apply a thin film of oil. This brings a new life to a shallow skin.

    DEAD AND LACKLUSTRE COMPLEXION
  • The best remedy for this type of skin is a pineapple facial. The brome lain enzyme in the fresh pineapple juice actually dissolves the top layer of dead cells and rids the skin of this slithering blanket which prevents it from breathing and encourages a dead tissue build up which no cream can remove.
  • 1/4 cup of pineapple juice with an equal quantity of carrot. Saturate a double thickness of gauze in this fresh juice and lying down apply the gauze on your face. Leave the moistened gauze on while you rest for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse your face with warm water; rub your face gently with a soft towel to remove the softened layer which has been loosened by the enzymatic action of the fruit juice. Rinse again in cold water. Now rub in the contents of Vitamin E capsule to nourish and soothe the skin. Go to bed and wake up with a fresh and youthful skin.

    UNEVENLY TANNED SKIN
  • Try using a freshly mashed raw apricot on the face. It not only improves this complexion but is also beneficial for enlivening lifeless skin and preventing ugly wrinkles prematurely. If fresh ones are not available, cook the dried ones to a pulp after soaking them whole night in water. Mash and apply on the face and neck. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

    COMBINATION SKIN
  • Combination skin is a combination of both oily and dry skin. There is a greasy centre panel consisting of nose, forehead and chin and a dry, panel consisting of cheeks, mouth and the areas around the eyes. The best remedy for this type of skin is to take the following treatment daily until you find improvement in your condition and then do this once a week.
  • To the oily skin, apply a bit of egg white mixed with a few drops of lime juice and in the dry area apply about 1/4 teaspoon of gelatin mixed with little cream of milk. After 30 minutes, rinse the face and blot dry.

    DARK SKIN
  • Dark skin is usually hereditary and no man made cream can help a dark skinned person to lighten her complexion. Another cause of a dark complexion is being out for long hours in the summer sun. The much advertised whitening creams whiten a complexion only a single shade.
  • But once you discontinue using them, your skin will go back to its original coloring. Besides, these creams contain chemicals which irritate and harm the skin.
  • If you are a dark skinned individual, always cover your face when going out in the bright sun. But if you have to work long hours outdoors then you must use sesame seeds lotion whenever you go outdoors.

    • Tips for Hands

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    Tips for Hands

    Beauty Tips & Tricks : Tips for Hands Hands are the most visible parts of you, but they also take a lot of abuse. You use them in everyday activity, and yet, they are the ultimate accessory. You must give them the same attention you give your face.

  • Soften your hands even while you do the dishes. Add a little almond oil (about a teaspoon) to dishwater. The water will soften rought skin while the oil seals the moisture.
  • Slough off dead skin cells with a solution made of sea salt lemon. Brush it into hands with an old toothbrush. Do this twice a week to soften hands and remove discoloration.
  • Wash hands thoroughly with warm water, then, using a coarse washcloth, rub briskly. While skin is slightly damp, apply a mixture of one teaspoon honey and one teaspoon olive oil. Place hands in small plastic bags, then in a pair of cotton gloves for thirty minutes. The heat helps the treatment penetrate.
  • Warm a cup of milk in the microwave for thirty seconds (or until warm, but comfortable to the touch). Soak your hands for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Not only is milk loaded with lactic acid, a natural alpha hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates dead skin, but its high calcium content will strengthen fragile nails.

  • Always apply a clear base coat before putting colour on your nails to avoid the colour staining.
  • Soak your hands and feet in warm water with a few drops of aromatherapy oil before pushing back your cuticles and doing your nails - it softens your skin and helps you to relax.
  • Keep your nail polishes in the fridge to keep the consistency more fluid.

  • Always when you do any hard work like washing or cleaning utensils, clothes etc., wear rubber gloves lined with cotton. But before wearing the gloves mix a teaspoon of cream of milk with % teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of turmeric and apply well into the hands. This way you give them beauty treatment at the same time.
  • Every night before retiring apply glycerin lotion on your hands. For preparing glycerin lotion, take 1 cup rose water, 112 cup glycerin and 1/2 cup lime juice. Place in an airtight bottle.
  • In extreme cold weather prevent chapping- of hands by applying sesame seed oil on the hands.
  • Another good home hand care treatment for rough hands is to take 1 teaspoon of olive oil and mix with it half a teaspoon of cream of milk and a few drops each of rose water and lime juice Apply on the hands an hour before you go in for Your bath: If you have dark hands you can whiten them by applying on them equal quantities of lime juice, white vinegar and cream of milk.
    This mixture whitens and brightens the skin on the hands. With beautiful hands, you should also have beautiful nails. Beautiful hands are often marred by nail-biting. A nervous habit it makes nails look like little stubs and a big area of bare skin is exposed.
    To get rid of this ugly habit, apply on your nails some bitter mixture like ground quinine pills, the distasteful mixture will surely help you to stop biting your nails. White spots on the nails occur because of air between the layers of the nail. This is caused by injury. Nothing can be done about this, so they will have to grow out as the nail grows.
  • Dry nails can flake and cause ridges along the edges. Oil the nails with olive oil regularly and liberally daily before going to bed to avoid this. Brittle and split nails can be cured by including Calcium and Brewers yeast in your diet. 1 tablespoon of gelatin dissolved in fruit juice, milk or tea if taken daily is an excellent cure for brittle nails. Another good nail strengthener is lime juice.

  • Squeeze a lime and put the juice into an old empty nail varnish bottle, then with the brush already in the bottle, paint the nails with it twice a day. This strengthens and whitens the nails. Nicotine stained nails and fingers can be improved by applying rose lotion on the hands and nails daily. Take tablespoon of glycerin and mix with it 3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide and 5 tablespoons rose water.
  • Put in a bottle and use as required for your hand and nail care. Your nails deserve a weekly manicure to keep them in a healthy condition. Remove old nail polish a day in advance to give them a chance to breathe in oxygen and get the benefits of air. Nail polish can be removed either with a good remover or with Acetone.
  • Buy a bottle of acetone from your chemist and add a teaspoon of glycerin to it - this stops it from being too drying and is much cheaper than the nail polish remover available in the market. Before beginning your manicure wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water using a soft shaving brush. Apply cuticle remover over cuticles with a cotton bud. Cuticle remover softens and loosens cuticles.
  • Never cut cuticles and do not push them back too hard as you might hurt live tissues at the nail base. Wash finger tips again, work off dead skin with a towel and then dry hands thoroughly. Massage a little warm oil around the nails then wipe thoroughly so that no trace of grease remains.
  • File nails in pretty ovals not too close using a nail file. Dip a cotton bud in hydrogen peroxide and with this wipe under each nail to clean thoroughly. Place your hands firmly on a table and apply a very thin even layer of nail polish.
  • Stroke brush down the middle, base to tips, then do the sides. For longer more slender looking nails do not apply color all the way to the sides. Stop and dry apply a second thin coat and wait till it dries up. Finally apply a thin top coat and leave to' dry. A good way to harden nail polish quickly is to dl~ finger-tips loosely in a basin of iced water for a couple of minutes and then gently wave then dry.
  • If you do not like applying nail polish all the time then you can have beautiful natural shaping nails. One way to achieve this apart from eating a healthy diet and constantly keeping them well-greased is to use a buffer. A buffer is a little pad of cotton covered with Chamois leather.

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