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| Beauty & Personality Grooming |
| Beauty, Health & Personality Grooming tips. Herbal & home remedies for health, skin-care, and hair care etc. Home-made face packs, Medicinal & cosmetic values of certain fruits, vegetables & herbs, make-up tips & tricks and a host of other things… |
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| Tattoo removal and women |
| 2008-07-23 03:14:00 |
Many teenage girls and boys go in for a tattoo due to peer-pressure or the overwhelming desire to feel unique and different. They may go on flaunting their body-art for quite some time but after a while they start feeling that it wasn’t the best thing to do. And quite a few are motivated to get their tattoos removed. The interesting fact, however, is that more women than men are unhappy about...
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| Hairs sticking out of your nose? Trim them using nose hair trimmers |
| 2008-07-20 05:27:00 |
You all must be familiar with the situation where you see an impeccably dressed and otherwise well-groomed person – could even be one of your close friends or a relative with few nose hairs protruding out of his/her nostrils. You instantly experience a slight shudder and disgust at the person’s indiscretion, while he or she may not even be aware of it. Outwardly it might appear to be a frivolous...
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| Interesting health and body facts |
| 2008-07-18 23:30:00 |
Our nails grow at a rate of around 0.1 mm per day. So it would take roughly 3 months to replace an entire fingernail.Synesthesia is a rare condition where the human senses are combined. Synesthetes can 'see' words, 'taste' colors and shapes, and 'feel' flavors.The velocity of your cough can be up to 60mph.Like a finger print, every person has a unique tongue print.If the amount of water in your...
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| Hana Flat iron review |
| 2008-07-18 21:35:00 |
Hana Ceramic Flat irons are by far the best flat irons around. Made of 100% pure ceramic, they are available at an affordable price even for non-celebrities. Most ceramic flat irons plates are usually made of aluminium and coated with ceramic which doesn’t make them the real “ceramic flat irons.” The Hana straightening plates, however are made of 100% reinforced tourmaline ceramic with no...
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| Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Body Lotion: Review |
| 2008-07-14 22:01:00 |
My love for the wonder-herb aloe is such that any product with aloe in it catches my attention. This summer I tried Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating body lotion. As you can see in the picture, it comes in a pale green bottle, with a nozzle and flip lid. The lotion itself is, like the bottle, pale green in colour, and contains aloe and cucumber extracts. The smell is quite fresh and pleasant and not...
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| Self-Moisturizing contact lenses? |
| 2008-07-14 01:15:00 |
Looks like contact lenses are also in the league of joining the ‘Go-Green’ bandwagon. Researchers at McMaster University have found out that a common fluid ‘hyaluronic acid’ found in our bodies can be used as a natural moisturizing agent in contact lenses. It was shown that this fluid can be entrapped in existing contact lens material without affecting its optical properties. Not only that, using...
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| Lakme Matteffect Icy Fresh Gel:Review |
| 2008-07-11 21:50:00 |
Summer times are horrible on oily skins but that’s no reason to skip using a moisturizer. The fine moisture and oil balance that is often disrupted by constant exposure to environmental factors is best restored by using a lightweight, water-based 'mattifier' like ‘Lakme Matteffect Icy Fresh Gel’. It’s oil free, cool and instantly hydrates the skin. This gel restores the skin’s suppleness leaving...
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| Bindi Mint Eye Mask to relieve puffiness |
| 2008-07-11 08:45:00 |
If you have a tendency of waking up with swollen, puffy eyes in the morning, then this sweet, warm minty mask is just right for your delicate eyes. In addition to eye exercises and some habitual practices to keep your eyes in a good condition, application of this mask will surely help relieve puffiness. It soothes and calms the undereye area and helps drain the lymphatic fluids that causes the...
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| Lakmé Strawberry Silk Splash Face Wash: Review |
| 2008-07-09 05:58:00 |
I picked up this tube on an impulse. It had slightly sparkling red gel stuff inside it. Yes, I’m talking about Lakmé Strawberry Silk Splash Face Wash. The cleansing power of strawberries is said to be packed in this small tube and it’s gentle on the skin and suits most skin types. Most certainly, this face wash left my face clean and fresh and the lovely fragrance of strawberries lingered...
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| Hip fat is actually beneficial |
| 2008-07-08 06:24:00 |
If you were always envying those lissome models with perfect figures and feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable about that little extra flab around your hips, then there’s some good news for you. A new study has come to the conclusion that subcutaneous fat around the hips is actually beneficial. It’s the visceral fat of the pot bellies that are bad and which is likely to cause type II diabetes...
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| Juara Skincare Milk and Red Sandalwood Mask |
| 2008-07-05 02:20:00 |
Red sandalwood also called as Rakta Chandan has always been held in high-esteem in Ayurvedic medicine. Unlike its other counterpart sandalwood or chandan, it has a dark, blood red hue. Being an antiseptic, it is used to treat variety of aliments. It is successfully used to heal wounds, treat inflammations, redness, acne, acne scars, sunburn, prickly heat and the like. Prepare a great...
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| Leaves as beauty aid |
| 2008-07-03 03:11:00 |
Nature’s bounty provides us with a galaxy of things that we can use to beautify ourselves. For thousands of years, Indian women have been aware of this and have made the most of them for their beauty routines. Grandmother’s Pandora’s Box of beauty tricks consisted of many natural ingredients which are commonly available. While fruits, flowers and vegetables are often used in different beauty...
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| Mango bite to save your sight |
| 2008-07-02 00:58:00 |
Mango, the tropical seasonal fruit available abundantly in summer is not just great to taste but also strengthens your eyesight. Here’s why - Mangoes are loaded with beta-carotene and vitamins C and E, three anti oxidants that protect your eyes from vision-altering free radical damage. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic believe that these antioxidants help decrease vision loss in patients with...
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| UNIL InfraShine Ceramic Flat Iron |
| 2008-07-01 05:05:00 |
If you wish to style your hair from the comforts of your home and without the hassles of visiting a saloon, then you should consider buying a hair straightner. UNIL InfraShine Ceramic Flat Iron which is available at the online stores Missiko is a good choice. The reason it is better to choose a ceramic flat iron over a metal one is that its heating time is shorter where only a few seconds...
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| A Magnetic device to zap migraines |
| 2008-06-29 02:15:00 |
I’ve always had this problem of migraines; it used to strike me unawares at odd times; usually once in a month and would almost suck the life out of me. As I am practising Anulom Vilom, Bhramari and Kapalabhati Pranayam (breathing exercises) regularly these days, the frequency and intensity of the attacks have reduced significantly. Now this piece of news caught my attention. It seems that a...
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| Homemade Body Scrubs |
| 2008-06-23 06:53:00 |
Check out some of these amazing scrubs to whisk off those dead cells from your skin.
COFFEE BODY SCRUB Ingredients: 2 cups of coarsely ground coffee
1/2 cup raw sugar or sea salt
2-3 Tbsp massage oil Method: Mix all ingredients together. Take a hot shower to moisten your skin and open your pores. Using wide, circular motions, rub the coffee exfoliant onto your skin with strong, even...
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| Gingko herb and vitiligo |
| 2008-06-21 04:52:00 |
Several natural ingredients like black pepper have been found to work wonders on the dreaded and embarrassing skin pigmentation disorder vitiligo (leucoderma), though more research is required in this area to ascertain the efficacy of these ingredients. A recent review reveals that the Gingko biloba ( a Chinese herb) taken orally and the amino acid L-phenylalanine, administered along with light...
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| Sandalwood face pack:Review |
| 2008-06-19 05:12:00 |
I just can’t do without this Multani mitti (fuller’s earth) face pack in summer, it’s a must for my extremely oily and acne-prone skin. Another natural ingredient which I can’t live without in summer is sandalwood (chandan). I dust sandalwood powder all over my skin to get relief from prickly heat and rashes. Sometimes I pummel a small piece of sandalwood on a flat stone to extract its paste....
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| how to acqure a svelte figure |
| 2008-06-13 23:52:00 |
Guest post by RJ
A beautiful body is not just a matter of chance,but a life-long effort of discipling ones body and mind. A svelte body is a sum of total of several factors, most important of them being exercise,diet and posture.
Exercise; people leading a sedentary life are more prone to amass fat at the wrong place and lose their body shape. Aerobics, asanas,...
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| YOGA MUDRAS |
| 2008-06-12 04:32:00 |
Guest post by R. J.
A part of yogic science-Mudras has recently gained importance.Treating ailments,peace of mind,personality development,spiritual growth are all aided by mudras. These may be combined with yoga postures or performed individually. Some mudras must be performed till you are cured of your ailments and your problems cease to exit.There is no particular place or specified time to...
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| For persnal pleasure |
| 2008-06-09 06:45:00 |
Guest post by R.J.
1)Think of something that would bring happiness to you.
2)Write something everyday,a note to a friend,a bit of poetry or an entry in a diary .
3)memorize an observation regarding life by some famous author.
4)Do something different.
5)Exercise your talents Do something like painting or handwork sing.
6)Read something inspiring that will challenge your thinking...
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| POCK MARKS |
| 2008-06-08 08:45:00 |
A pock-marked face is a curse. Make-up can hide these marks but cannot remove them. There are two ways to remove them permanently Sand-paper surgery and skin-peeling. . The patient has to suffer a lot of pain due to numerous small operations on the skin.
These operations should be done only by a specialist.For skin -peeling,many kinds of pastes are applied on a patients face.
A layer of skin...
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| Himalaya almond cucumber Peel-off face mask |
| 2008-06-07 19:14:00 |
If you have used Everyuth Peel-off Skin Vitaliser and loved the way your facial skin felt afterwards, then you should try Himalaya Herbals’ almond cucumber face pack also. It is packed with the goodness of a number of amazing herbal ingredients to cleanse and nourish your skin. While pineapple removes impurities and dead cells, and firms up the skin, cool cucumber, almond, amla (Indian Gooseberry...
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| Emotional health quotes |
| 2008-06-05 06:38:00 |
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.
- Mother Teresa
The thousand mysteries around us would not trouble but interest us, if only we had cheerful, healthy hearts.
- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.
- John Steinbeck
A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a...
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| Homemade Skin Toners |
| 2008-06-02 18:39:00 |
Three awesome skin toners which you can prepare at home: Essential oil toner 1 tsp almond oil
½ tsp castor oil
1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 capsules of vitamin E
1 drop patchouli oil
1 drop sandalwood oil
3 drops geranium oilMethod:
Blend together and lightly pat on the skin. Lemon Toner
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup distilled water
2/3 cup witch hazel
Method:
Combine all ingredients. Pour...
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| Bleaching facial hair: the herbal way |
| 2008-05-31 19:36:00 |
If you are not comfortable using chemical bleaches to bleach your facial skin, then you may want to try this herbal bleach. Lime and honey are known to have a mild bleaching effect on hair. You can repeat this treatment once every week. Though it is a slow gradual process it comes off as an effective, harmless treatment. Ingredients: 1 tsp of Honey
1 ½ tsp of cream
1 tsp of lemon juice...
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| Quotes on ageing |
| 2008-05-28 20:25:00 |
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind … it doesn’t matter. - Mark Twain Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. - Chili Davis To live to 100, have something to live for. Living for something is part of living long. Never regret growing old; not everyone has that privilege. -Anonymous Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. - Douglas McArthur Age does...
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| Garnier Naturals’ Deep pore Exfoliating face wash:Review |
| 2008-05-26 22:19:00 |
If you have been following this blog religiously, then you must be aware that I have an oily, acne-prone skin and am constantly on the lookout for products that can control excess sebum-secretion. Himalaya Gentle Face Wash Gel for oily skin. helped me to some extent. But I needed something stronger this summer. So I purchased Garnier Naturals Deep pore face wash and am quite happy with it....
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| Happiness quotes |
| 2008-05-24 18:31:00 |
While we pursue happiness, we flee from contentment.
- Anonymous Happiness itself does not stay -- only moments of happiness do.
- Spanish Proverb The purpose of life is not to be happy – but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.
- Leo Rosten, American teacher and humorist
Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life....
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| Healthy Vegetable juices |
| 2008-05-23 22:05:00 |
Gulping down vegetable juices is also a great way to quench your thirst and cleanse your system not only in summer but in other seasons as well. They are packed with nutrients and minerals. In fact, a glass of your favorite vegetable juice everyday will prevent any breakouts if you have an acne-prone skin and rejuvenate it to reveal a sparking and glowing complexion. Vegetable juices can be very...
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| Treat yourself to beauty drinks |
| 2008-05-21 20:47:00 |
On a warm summer’s day, when you are feeling tired and dehydrated, nothing is more refreshing than a tall glass of nice cool drink. Fresh fruit juices are so good for health too being full of vitamins, especially Vitamin C. As most skin problems arise from within, it’s a good idea to detoxify our system by treating ourselves to some of these nourishing health drinks. Never ever succumb to the...
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| Gels to soothe sunburn |
| 2008-05-19 20:19:00 |
To soothe your skin from the harsh effects of sunlight, spritz on some of these cool sunburn gels. Ayur sunburn gel It cools and soothes skin instantly, helping to minimize the signs of short-term sun damage with the skin healing powder of Natural Chamomile. A blend of Aloe-Vera, Chamomile, Cucumber and multi-vitamin complex absorbs quickly to help minimize flaking and peeling. Also helps to...
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| Tips to ease sunburn ouch |
| 2008-05-17 19:45:00 |
Tips to ease sunburn ouch: * Chill a spray bottle of Vinegar in the fridge, then spritz it on your burn. * Puree a peeled Cucumber and rub it on your face. * Pop an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. * Never be without Aloe vera Gel, the all-round skin saviour. * Wipe your face with a napkin kept soaking in chilled rose water (gulab jal) after a long tiring day. * Apply mayonnaise on...
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| Brain Quotes |
| 2008-05-15 23:45:00 |
A handful of patience is worth a bushel of brains.
- Dutch Proverb
An idle brain is the devil's workshop.
- English Proverb
The mind is like a parachute - it works only when it is open.
- Frank Zappa
He who at thirty has no brains, will never purchase an estate.
- Spanish Proverb
It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.
- Montaigne
My own brain is to me the most...
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| Good things about the sun |
| 2008-05-13 18:30:00 |
The harmful UV rays of the sun penetrate the deeper layer of the skin cause cumulative damage over the years. The ravages are wreaked mainly on the elastic and collagen fibers that lie in the lower layer of the skin and which are responsible for its elasticity and smoothness and hence the cause for a majority of wrinkles can be blamed on the sun. Excessive exposure to UV rays can also cause brown...
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| Aspirin for acne-prone skin |
| 2008-05-11 20:20:00 |
Aspirin has been around for a long time and its health benefits are wide and varied. Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin's greatest benefit is reducing cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. According to the...
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| More Beauty Quotes |
| 2008-05-09 18:43:00 |
Enjoy these beauty quotes: When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful charm of her beauty.
- Gregory I There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
- Countess of Blessington
What a strange illusion it is to suppose that beauty is goodness.
- Tolstoy Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.
- Kahlil Gibran Beauty of whatever kind, in its...
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| Himalaya Refreshing fruit pack |
| 2008-05-07 20:40:00 |
All types of skins respond well to fruits and fruit juice masks. The enzymes in fruits and fruit juices work to firm tighten and rejuvenate the facial skin. This refreshing fruit pack from Himalaya Herbals is packed with the goodness of papaya, apple, cucumber and fig, along with the wonder clay ‘Multani mitti (fuller’s earth)’. Apple, a rich source of natural AHAs, nourishes and improves skin...
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| Clothes that can track your health |
| 2008-05-05 19:40:00 |
Clothes that can keep track of your health may soon enter the market. To date, developments in this field were just restricted to measuring a wearer's body temperature, electro-cardiogram, electromyogram, breath rhythm, etc, mainly, to detect cardiovascular risk. A new European project BIOTEX has plans of weaving new functions into these smart textiles. It aims at developing dedicated...
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| Home remedies for age spots |
| 2008-05-04 08:00:00 |
Age spots, also called as liver spots are yellowish, brown or gray flat spots that look like large freckles and are usually caused by aging, too much sun, impaired liver function, and a dietary or nutritional deficiency. Age spots can appear on any skin that has been exposed to the sun, such as the back of the hands, face, feet and back. They are extremely common during and after middle age and...
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