Sunday, 29 Dec, 2024

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Get rid of pigmentation

Never forget the sunscreen Select a sunscreen with SPF of at least 20. The sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before sun exposure, to allow it time to be absorbed by the skin. It should be reapplied if you are in the sun for longer than an hour. The harmful effects of the sun increase

10 tips for divorcees to find love again

The divorce rate today is 41%, so never before have there been so many 'silver singles' looking for love again. But what really strikes as worrisome is the commonality of zero confidence that people suffer from. With a steady career, a calm, committed nature and in most cases with kids,

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Soft Lashes’. Take your makeup box and try…Soft LashesBlink and you’ll miss the subtle falsies adorning actress Keira Knightley’s upper lash line. We love how her lashes look like her own, only fuller.‘We decided that the look should be

Bring walls to life with decals

Walls are not just for fortification. When it comes to decor, there's a lot one can do with it to beautify your space. If you plan to revamp your living room or even your office space, you need not change the entire decor for that, all you need to do is use decals and watch your room

10 tips to avoid jet lag

When you cross time zones, the pineal gland -which controls your body's temperature and internal clock -is disrupted by the change in light, playing havoc with your natural rhythms. The World Health Organisation warns that the effects are far greater than problems with sleep -jet lag can

5 rules to a flawless complexion

To get the flawless face you crave, follow these five easy rules.Keep skin cleanNever ever go to bed with your makeup on (it gets pushed deep into pores while you toss and turn), and when washing, spend a minimum of 30 seconds massaging in a cleanser. Use a face wash that suits your skin

Have you tried frexting yet

Yes, it's the new cool thing on the messaging block! But, what's frexting and how is it any different from sexting, which involves exchanging sexually explicit messages or pictures Say you wake up in the morning and send a just-outtabed pic to your guy (disheveled hair, smudged kohl,

Easy tips for smudge free make-up

Here are some tips by make-up artist Kanikka Gauraav Tandon for keeping your make-up perfect alwaysMoisturiseMoisturise your skin before applying make-up, but be sure that the moisturiser is oil-free to make the make-up stick to its place. Besides that, use a primer. Go for mineral powder

Bollywood actress on surviving as a vegetarian in Australia

There were hardly any 'pure' vegetarian restaurants there. Being a vegetarian, I had to walk for miles to get 'my' type of food. But being a big time foodie, I really didn't mind it. Honestly there were times when I was surviving only on fruit salad and corn flakes.One food joint in

Find out what your eye colour says about you

Eyes reflect your emotions and your eye colour dictates your behaviour to a certain degree. According to studies conducted by Charles University, Prague, brown and hazel eyes are not only trustworthy but more attractive too. Find out what your eye colour says about you.Grey eyes Largely

Beauty lies in whole appearance not isolated body parts

Most men still perceive beauty based on the whole physical appearance of women rather than isolated body parts as previously believed, new research has revealed.Researchers found that attractiveness depends on internal consistency - whether the movement and the shape of the body match

Are you a step mum

The children may not like a step parent, or the step parent may not be emotionally and physically capable of handling the numerous difficulties that one faces in the beginning, explains clinical psychologist Dr Seema Hingorrany. It isn't that difficult in all cases. A classic example

Spices enhance your beauty treatment

What your grandmother said has come true, with more people realizing the benefits of Spices in fighting acne, clearing clogged pores and enhancing the the complexion.Benefits galoreSeveral spices can add value to the skin. Says Dr Rashmi Shetty, Mumbai based cosmetologist and anti-ageing

RASGULLA RECIPE

- Boil milk in a heavy bottomed dish till it steams for 2-3 minutes.- Add and stir lemon juice or dahi in ample quantity to curdle the milk.- Make sure the milk gets curdled just enough and not fully. To prevent overcooking add cold water or ice cubes.- Take a fine cotton or muslin cloth.

Complete yoga workout to improve flexibility

In this fast moving world where one hardly gets time to hit the gym, we bring to you a complete yoga routine that you can follow to improve your flexibility.Warm up routine- Perform soft rhythmic jumps 50 timers.- Swing the arms forward and backward powerfully 10 times.- Circle the

Budget friendly beauty tips

We are all constantly looking for beauty tips which are easy on the pocket, after all what's better than looking good and not spending much while you are at it.Here are a few budget-friendly beauty tips you can followStay hydrated Drinking the mandatory eight glasses a day can do wonders

Are brown eggs better than white ones

The golden rule that we have been following is that brown is always better, when it comes to food items. Be it brown bread, wheat pasta, or whole wheat crackers, all are considered healthier in comparison to their white counterparts. What about brown eggsIs it really the colour of the

7 super foods for your child

Here are seven nutrient-packed superfoods that should be a part of your child's diet.1. Oatmeal Research shows that kids who eat oatmeal are able to concentrate better and pay attention in school. Fiber-rich whole grains, like oatmeal, digest slowly, providing kids with a steady stream of

5 unusual vitamin-deficiency warning signs

A diet rich in processed food is one of the main culprits, aside of the consumption of lack of food. But the main concern remains that all the chips and biscuits that you so love strips you off all the essential nutri ents. Junk fare is mostly `dead food' and seldom has any nutrients to

Workout beauty regime for healthy…

Capital-based dermatologist Kiran Lohia recommends a few tips for keeping you gorgeous during your fitness regimePre-workoutBefore a workout, it is vital to prep in some simple ways. First of all, wear a deodorant. By wearing such anti-sweating products you can prevent a multitude of

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