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आलू

अगर आपकी आंखों के नीचे काले घेरे हैं तो कच्चे आलू के टुकड़ों को प्रभावित स्थान पर रगड़ें। आप चाहें तो आलू को कुचलकर इसका गूदा भी प्रभावित जगह पर लगा सकती हैं। आलू के प्रयोग से काले घेरों से छुटकारा मिलेगा।

पालक

इसमें मौजूद पोषक तत्व जैसे आयरन और विटामिन ए त्वचा के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद है। इसका जूस निकालकर या इसे उबालकर त्वचा पर मलने से सौंदर्य में निखार आता है।

बंदगोभी

अगर आपके चेहरे पर असमय झुर्रियां पड़ गई हैं तो बंदगोभी के पत्तों का रस निकालकर इसमें एक टीस्पून शहद मिलाकर चेहरे पर लगाने से लाभ मिलेगा।

गाजर

गाजर का रस निकालकर त्वचा पर लगाकर कुछ समय के लिए छोड़ दें। तत्पश्चात साफ पानी से धो लें।

टमाटर

टमाटर का सेवन करने से एक ओर जहां स्वास्थ्य सही रहता है। वहीं इसका उपयोग सौंदर्य निखारने में भी किया जा सकता है। टमाटर का रस निकालकर नींबू के रस की कुछ बूंदें मिलाकर चेहरे पर लगाने से स्किन मुलायम होती है और उसमें निखार आता है।

संतरा

संतरे का रस निकालकर इसे रुई के फाहे से या साफ हाथों से चेहरे पर लगाने से त्वचा मुलायम होती है। यही नहीं संतरे के छिलकों को गुलाबजल एवं बेसन में मिलाकर लगाने से मुहांसों से राहत मिलती है। साथ ही त्वचा में निखार भी आता है।

How to maintain luscious healthy lips

Our lips need just as much care as the rest of our skin. Here are some helpful tips for taking care of your lips....

- Avoid licking your lips whenever they turn dry. Your saliva evaporates quickly, leaving them drier than before. Also, try not to breathe with your mouth open.

- Choose a lip balm with a base of beeswax, petroleum jelly or paraffin - as they help in sealing the moisture.

- Avoid smoking and excessive intake of alcohol and caffeine, as they cause darkening of lips.

Printed pants for spring and summer

Prints are always in vogue. They come in various colours and range from animal prints to pretty floral ones. Prints draw attention to your legs so it is easy to sport them wrong, but when paired right, you are sure to look your trendiest best. Here are our tips to sporting them...

Opt for a plain top: You don't want to go out looking like a table cloth, so when wearing printed pants, play it down with the top and choose one that is in the same colour as that of the prints. Pick stylish tops rather than simple ones for a sophisticated look. But always avoid figure hugging tops.

Team it up with accessories: Since your top will be plain, a pretty neckpiece works wonders to your outfit. But again, don't overdo it. Bracelets or watches are options for a casual look. Pair these withcolourful, but plain, handbags and wallets.

Neutral footwear: A pair of chic footwear in a nude colour looks best with printed pants -be it loafers, bellies or pumps. If your printed pants are of a neutral colour, such as black or white prints, choose footwear in hot colours and contrasts.

Go classy: Printed pants have even made their way into offices, so you can attempt to look formal by pairing it with a plain and light jacket at day and a darker one looks great for the night.

Makeup and hair: Dark shades of makeup are a big no. Ensure your makeup is neat, but your hair messy .A loose braid, side pony or hair let down works best. Tying up your hair gives you a serious look.

How to make hair removal wax at home

Step 1Take a saucepan and heat some sugar in it. Keep stirring until it starts melting. Let the sugar caramelise.Step 2Mix in a few drops of honey and lemon into the mixture. Keep stirring until the mixture becomes really hot.

While stirring, you need to make sure that the wax has good consistency .

Step 3

If you think that the mixture is too thick, add a little water to it and keep mixing.

Step 4

Once the mixture is ready , take it off the stove and keep it at room temperature for about an hour and allow it to cool down.

Step 5

Once the wax has been cooled, take a tin container and refrigerate it.

Benefits of using homemade wax

- Compared to the ones that are available in the market, a homemade wax has several benefits. Here are a few.

- Since the wax is made using natural ingredients, it makes your skin soft and glow.

- You are not likely to develop any skin rash or infections by using homemade wax.

- It will remove the hair as well as will also moisturise your skin.

- Homemade wax lessens the production of hair, so the next time you wax, you will realise that the hair growth has considerably reduced.

- It will exfoliate your skin and also open the pores of your skin to allow the dirt to get out.

How to take care of your skin after waxing

- Always apply a moisturiser after you are done waxing.

- You can also wet the skin us ing a damp cloth so that it stays nourished and does not dry out immediately .

- Avoid going out in the sun too much after waxing. In case you have to, always wear a sunscreen.

- Avoid taking warm or hot wa ter showers after you've waxed. This will strip you off the essential oils.

- Before you go to bed at night, apply a nourishing lotion on the area so that your skin stays moisturised.

- If the area starts itching or turns red, apply talcum pow der to reduce it.

- You can also try applying a cube of ice on the affected area to reduce the redness.

There are times when you can't find the time to visit the salon to get your waxing done. When that happens, it's better to get waxed at home instead of shaving.

Homemade fruit masks

Fruit masks are now the in thing. With the vitamins and minerals present in fruits it immediately gives a boost to your skin. So this summer eat lots of fruits and now even apply them. 

Banana: You can use a banana as an all-natural, homemade facial mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste. Gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water.

Tomato: This helps a lot in clearing the scarring and pimples also. Rub a thin slice of tomato on your face. Let it dry then wash with cold water or you can also squeeze a tomato and apply on your skin. The seeds give a scrubbing action while you wash it off.

Grape pulp: You can apply it to get rid of blemishes and minor acne. Mash the grapes to obtain the pulp of the fruit. Apply onto your face and leave on till it dries. Then wash it off.

Papaya pulp: This natural face mask is wonderful for tanned skin. It rejuvenates skin and makes it glow. Take a ripe papaya, and scoop out the pulp. Massage on to damp skin for 15-20 minutes and wash it away.