Get that flawless look with Airbrush make-up

Get that flawless look with Airbrush make-up     We have heard of this new airbrush make up which is currently in vogue especially for the girls who are getting married and also for professional photo shoots .For the uninitiated airbrush makeup involves light spraying of makeup which gives a fine layer of make up on the skin and hides your pores and other marks for an even look- almost like the Photoshop effect! Benefits of airbrush makeup: 1. It allows you the option to custom blend different foundation colors together, 2. Creates a flawless complexion, 3. Lasts all day and night, is resistant to everything from sweat to tears, and 4. It looks amazing both in photographs and on camera. What do you need: For the airbrush makeup, you need to get an airbrushing kit that comes with a spray gun , air source and liquid foundation to match your skin tone. How do you do it: 1. Plug in the compressor; make sure that you check your air source in order to make sure the spray gun is evenly distributing the foundation. 2. Do a test patch of a piece of paper or on the back of your hand. 3. The next step in the airbrush makeup application process is to shake the foundation to remove air bubbles then insert a few drops into the spray gun opening. 4. When spraying the makeup on your face, do it in slow, circular motions and continue to layer until you get the desired coverage. It is better if you don’t do this by yourself and take professional  help from makeup artists from reputed salons as the airbrush kit and compressor required is expensive to buy and also not so easily available .Secondly without  proper experience it is not possible to get the flawless look and you could end up looking like a disaster. If you are not ready to buy an airbrush machine, you can also look into applying foundation with a brush, which will still give you a flawless effect.    

Youthful liquid face lift with Derma Fillers

Youthful liquid face lift with Derma Fillers In the previous article we saw what Derma Rollers are and what they can do for your skin. The other beauty treatment which many of our celebrities subject themselves to for youthful skin are the Derma Fillers. Where is this given: Now this is similar to Botox as this also involves an injection on the face to the frown lines between your brows, the deep lines from the corners of your nose to the corners of your mouth, depressions along the jaw line, the sunken areas under your eyes, or the hollowed areas of your face, wrinkles and lines. Botox is injected around the forehead and wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet) to stop muscle movement that results in wrinkles. It has nothing to do with the plumping smoothing effect dermal fillers have. What is used: Dermal fillers called Hyaluronic Acid (HA) are found naturally throughout our body.  HA is a complex sugar that maintains its three-dimensional shape in the body by attracting and holding large number of water molecules. In the skin, HA fills the space between collagen and elastin fibers and replenishes the natural support layers lost with aging while delivering essential nutrients and hydration. You also have the synthetic fillers depending on which Cosmetologist you go to, as they use different brands.   What it does: By age 50, you have roughly half the HA of childhood. Fortunately, with dermal fillers you can restore the HA in the skin and give your face the volume and structure lost with aging or enhance your current features without any surgical procedures. It is injected in the specific areas and makes sagging skin plump causing it to give a youthful look. Depending on your age it may last up to 6 months to 2 years. A qualified cosmetologist who knows what s/he is doing is very important as it requires experience to inject these serums into your face. There could be reactions based on your skin types and this treatment should not be done frequently. As a follow up for any cosmetic corrective procedure, daily use of well-formulated skin-care products and sun protection   is needed to keep your skin looking younger and healthier for a very long time.

Derma Rollers- How they work

Derma Rollers- How they work   We have a seen the rise of skin & beauty salons offering skin treatments in a dime and dozen. With their catchy tag lines in offering younger looking skin while luring women, one needs to be completely aware of what these procedures entail, like the Botox , Derma rollers, Derma fillers, Laser treatment etc. which they offer through their pamphlets. If the above mentioned procedures are not done by qualified cosmetologists it could lead to major derma disasters, sometimes permanent disfigurement also. Derma Roller Today we will see what a Derma Roller does. It is basically used for treating acne, wrinkles, cellulite, anti aging, surgical scar removal and hair re –growth. Basically what looks like miniature road roller with a handle, it has fine needles of certain gauge like .5 to 2mm on it. Process of Derma Rolling - First the skin needs to be cleaning with surgical spirit or antiseptic lotion to prevent infection. After the skin dries the derma roller is rubbed on the facial skin in sideways, upwards, downwards, diagonally. Each time the direction changes you have to lift the roller up first and start rubbing again. The skin bleeds for a short time, but that soon stops.   How it works - The skin develops multiple micro bruises in the dermis that initiate the complex cascade of growth factors that finally results in collagen production. Histology shows thickening of skin and a dramatic increase in new collagen and elastin fibers. Results - You cans see results after about 6 weeks, but the full effects can take at least three months to occur and, as the deposition of new collagen takes place slowly, the skin texture will continue to improve over a 12 month period. Clinical results vary between patients, but all patients achieve some improvements. But after each treatment you are left with a reddish face and you need to stay indoors till it heals.     A face masque should be applied to soothe the inflamed skin.     The needle should be made of titanium and not any other metal.     This should be done by qualified cosmetologists under hygienic conditions.     People with severe acne should avoid doing it as this can spread the acne further. It is better not to do it on inflamed skin. If you purchase the OTC Derma Rollers follow the instructions properly and ensure that you dip the roller in surgical spirit or antiseptic lotion before you do it on yourself.

Triphala herbal treatment for Acne

Triphala herbal treatment for Acne   Acne a bane in a teenagers life whether it’s a boy or girl , can leave the face scarred if proper care is not taken. This skin condition is characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents. This is also because of hormonal fluctuations after the onset of puberty. The first thing when the acne starts is to not get overly worried about it and go for any treatments unless it turns chronic. Mild acne can be easily taken care at home itself. A simple and natural treatment using herbs can be used to keep acne at bay. First go through a herbal steam to cleanse your face. Inhaling the ingredients can also clear your nasal passage in the process. After the steam go through very mild and gentle exfoliation. So here goes!   For the Herbal Steam: 1 bowl of boiling hot water, 1 tsp citrus peel powder, 1 tsp tulsi powder, 1 tsp fennel seed powder, 1 tsp peppermint leaves. Mix these into the boiling hot water. Dip a turkey cloth in this water, squeeze excess water and place the washcloth over your face for 10 minutes dipping as when the towel turns cold. An easier way would be to steam your face with a towel covering your head.   For the gentle exfoliation: Make a powder mixture with Neem 1/2 tsp, Chandan (sandalwood) 1/2 tsp, Triphala 1/2 tsp, Multani mitti 1/2 tsp. You could use milk or rosewater but the key here is not to make it a water paste but rub the powders gently just dabbing a bit of moisture so that it covers the face. After gently rubbing this over the face let it stay on your face for 5 minutes and wash off with cool water. When done on a weekly basis it can help reduce the acne inflammation. Note - you should not rub or massage your skin roughly, just a gentle clean up to close the pores after the steam is needed.

Tips to avoid skin darkening

Tips to avoid skin darkening   When we saw actress Kajol turn up for an event a shade fairer than what she actually is , the media went on  a hype saying that she got a melanin treatment done for her skin to look fairer than what she is. Kajol has vehemently denied that she had any treatment done and attributed her fair looks to staying at home for a long period as she is not busy acting in movies anymore, which is true. Why we become dark are based on intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The intrinsic cause stems from imbalances in the hormone levels and is very difficult to treat and the external factors are  excessive sun exposure, wounds, skin treatments and procedures that might not suit one's skin and anything that stimulates the increased production of melanin (substance that gives skin and hair its colour).Now as women who are forever in the search for that magic potion or treatment for fair skin , check out these simple tips which you can follow daily to get a glowing & fair skin even when going out. -Avoid exposure to direct sunlight between 9am-4pm. - Apply SPF (sun protection factor) at regular intervals of 3 to 4 hours. -Water, water, water… drinking water and staying hydrated is an essential tip to prevent hyper pigmentation. -Avoid harsh colour cosmetics like 'blush-ons' and fragrances like lavender, as these absorb UV rays and can cause hyper-pigmentation and skin darkening. - Cut down or rather stop smoking, as this further stimulates the melanin causing darkness . - Try natural ingredients like potato, tomato, curd, lemon which are easily available at home and help in reducing pigmentation and make you fairer. Keep yourself covered while you go out in the sun if you have to (sunglasses, scarf, cotton coat to cover your hands etc) and stay Sun safe to avoid getting dark!  

జుట్టు అందంగా, వత్తుగా పెరగాలంటే

జుట్టు అందంగా, వత్తుగా పెరగాలంటే     చక్కగా ఉండే జుట్టు అందమే వేరు. అందంగా ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉండే తల కట్టు స్వంతం కావాలంటే ఏ షాంపు వాడాలి, ఏ నూనె రాయాలి అని ఆలోచిస్తారు కాని ఏం తినాలి అని ఆలోచించారు ఎవరు. అయితే అందమైన ఆరోగ్యమైన జుట్టు కావాలంటే షాంపూలు,,కండీషనర్ లతోపాటు ఆహారం విషయంలో కూడా కొంత శ్రద్ద పెట్టక తప్పాదు అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. సమతుల,పోషకాహారం, అలాగే కొన్ని ప్రత్యేక వ్యాయామాలు జుట్టును ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉంచుతాయట. మరి ఏ ఏ పోషకాలు మన జుట్టుకు అందాన్ని, ఆరోగ్యాన్ని ఇస్తాయో  చూద్దామా! ప్రోటీన్లతో పొడవైన జుట్టు : జుట్టును ఆరోగ్యంగా,బలంగా ఉంచేవి ప్రోటీన్లు ప్రోటీన్లు తగ్గిన కొద్దీ జుట్టు పలచబడిపోతుంది. అందుకు ప్రోటీన్లు సమృద్దిగా ఉండే పాలకూర, క్యాలీఫ్లవర్,కీరా, క్యాప్సికం,టమాటా, వంటి కూరగాయలని రోజు తీసుకునే ఆహారంలో ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలి. అలాగే sulfur amino acids కూడా జుట్టు ఒత్తుగా ఉండేందుకు దోహదం చేస్తాయి. సోయాబీన్స్ ,రాగి,బీట్రూట్,నువ్వులు, అరటి,, ఖర్జూరం, ద్రాక్షా, కోడిగుడ్డు ల నుంచి ఈ సల్ఫర్ అమినో ఆమ్లాలు పుష్కలంగా దొరుకుతాయి.   సిల్కీ హెయిర్ కి విటమిన్స్ : జుట్టు సిల్కీగా, మెరుస్తూ కావాలంటే ఆకుకూరలు,నారింజ, అన్ని రకాల కూరగాయలు, రోజువారీ, ఆహారంలో తీసుకోవాలి. ఎందుకంటే ఇవి విటమిన్ ఎ ని అందిస్తాయి. అలాగే చికెన్, పాలకూర, నారింజ, బెండ, బీట్రూట్, గోదుమలు కూడా జుట్టు ఒత్తుగా పెరిగేలా చేస్తాయి. ఎందుకంటే వీటిలో ఫోలిక్ యాసిడ్,బీ- 12 లు అధికంగా ఉంటాయి. ఇక అటుకులు, రాగులు, వేరుశెనగ, బాదాములు,పాలు , పాల ఉత్పత్తుల నుంచి  ఇనుము, జింక్ లభిస్తాయి. ఇవి జుట్టును రాలిపోకుండా చేస్తాయి.ఇలా జుట్టుకు ఏ ఆహారం కావాలో తెలుసుకుని తింటే చాలు పట్టుకుచ్చులాంటి జుట్టు స్వంతం అవుతుంది. - రమ.

Indulge in Self Massage

Indulge in Self Massage There are times when we feel stressed out and lethargic and feel the need for some sort of stimulation for the body. The first thing that comes to our mind is to have therapeutic massage, but feel too lazy to go out. We found this interesting Massage session which you could try doing it at home and feel invigorated. Doing this regularly will help in detoxifying the body and improves circulation and keeps your body skin supple. Just try these few steps and feel the difference.   1.Take any oil, coconut, sesame or olive. Add some camphor to it and lightly  heat the oil  2. Pour a tablespoon of the warm oil onto your scalp and vigorously work in the oil. 3. Using your fingertips, vigorously massage your head and scalp with small circular strokes 4. Wipe your hands and take some more oil and gently  massage your  face and ears.   5. Rub and massage both the front and back of the neck. 6. Vigorously massage your arms, using a circular motion at the shoulders and elbows, and back-and-forth motions on the upper arms and forearms. 7. When massaging your chest and stomach, use a gentle circular motion and a straight up-and-down motion over the breastbone. 8. After applying a bit of oil to both hands, gently reach around to the back and spine and massage them as well as much as you can reach. 9. Vigorously massage your legs as you did your arms, using circular motions at the ankles and knees, back-and-forth motions on the long parts. 10. After massaging your legs, spend extra time on your feet. Don’t forget the  soles of the feet. This can be done sitting on a chair or on the floor with a cloth covering the chair from the oil grease. 11. Once this massage is done , take a Turkey towel and dip in hot water and squeeze out the excess water. Make sure the water is hot enough and wrap yourself with the hot towel. Repeat till you cover the whole body. Take a smaller turkey towel and dip it in hot water and wrap your hair .The same need to be done for the face also. After this “Turkey” steam you can go for your bath. You can use the herbal bath powders and scrub the oil from your skin or use a loofah and bath gel and scrub your skin. Enjoy this self indulgence in the comforts of your home and relax!

DIY Anti Tan Treatment at Home

DIY Anti Tan Treatment at Home We have had an over dose of information for DIY Anti- Tan treatments with stuff available in the Kitchen. Yes ! We all know that lemon , honey glycerin, eggs , aloe gel, tomato juice etc. etc.,  do help us in naturally cleansing and removing tan from our skin. We also tend to end up going to the parlour /salon for that instant bleaching session when we feel that the tan has gone beyond home care.  To make things simpler and with usage of bleach and natural ingredients you could also try this Anti Tan Treatment at Home. Simple just follow these few steps and come out glowing. This can be done for the face, hands, neck and feet.   Step 1-Bleach your skin : Buy any good bleaching cream available in the market. Follow the instructions and apply the bleach on the required area ( face/hands/neck/feet). Once the bleaching process is complete- DON’T wipe of the bleach .   Step 2- Scrub with  Bleach on Skin : Take a nice scrub ( you get a variety in the market especially the walnut ones etc.) or you could make it at home with salt- castor sugar granules and massage the bleach in circular motion for about 5 minutes. That should do too much of scrubbing with bleach on could lead to itching.   Step 3- Wipe the bleach and Scrub: Clean the bleach and scrub from the skin and wash it clean. This should leave your skin squeaky clean. Wait! The process doesn’t end there.   Step-4 - Papaya Massage: After the bleach and scrub session , its time for some pampering. Take a really ripe Papaya, some honey and lemon juice and make this into a nice a squishy paste. Apply this on your skin and again massage this yummy paste in circular motion for about  a good 7- 8 minutes. You could sit in front of the TV with a cloth covering yourself and your sofa and do this.     Step-5- Papaya Pack: With the remaining paste apply some Fullers clay or Multani Mitti and apply the pack and let it dry .Wash of the paste and pat dry your skin. The nutrients in Papaya have a great skin nourishing and anti tanning effect and you will see visible results once your follow this process. The next would be to maintain your skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun with your – SPF cream, Scarf, hat,  umbrella, Glasses, coat to cover yourself, gloves to protect your arms and the socks to protect your feet. Can’t walk/drive in the heat without these armors can we?