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Ways to moisturize your skin after waxing

cooldude — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:38:05 +0000

Waxing makes our body soft and smooth. But an after care post waxing is also important to maintain the beauty of the skin and keep it free from any kinds of irritation.

Post waxing, it is indispensable to moisturize the waxed part regularly. It will keep your skin smooth, glowing and prevent any sort of itching. Moisturizing is also required to prevent the ingrown hairs, a result of dry skin. Use a cream or oil that has antiseptic properties, especially when you are moisturizing your sensitive parts. The tea tree oil, witch hazel and aloe vera are a few instances. Aloe vera is very useful as it nourishes your skin and makes it soft. You can also use baby oils as they are mild and very effective. Minimize using chemical products as much as possible.

Avoid using harsh bathing bars after waxing. They can cause damage on the skin. Have a healthy diet. Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated.

Manicure: a way to have clean and pretty hands

cooldude — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:50:43 +0000

Manicures have suddenly become a beauty must have for all women these days. This age old beauty regime never goes out of fashion because it comes in so many forms and types. A good manicure doesn’t only make nails healthy but also enhances the beauty of your hands. While there are several types of manicures offered at parlors and salons, you do your basic manicure at home itself.

Arrange your items properly. You will need a cuticle pusher, a nail polish remover, a clear nail coat and polish and a nail cutter. Make sure you have cotton wool and moisturizer at hand as well. At first, moisten your fingertips in the warm water and then use the cuticle pusher to push back any uneven surfaces. Then cut and file your nails as you desire. Finish up the job by applying nail polish and top coat. Finally when it dries, apply moisturizer and you are all ready to shine!

5 steps for silky soft skin

cooldude — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:34:09 +0000

Skin is the most important part of a feel good regime. While your eyes might not be the right shade and the shape of your nose might not even be satisfactory, yet if you have the silky soft skin, you would realize that all those flaws get covered by the health of your skin.

There are five simple steps that you would have to follow to get the right kind of skin. The first and foremost step is to keep your skin clean. Make it a point to take a shower on a daily basis. The next step is to use the right products on your skin. Never use a harsh soap when you are taking a shower. It is a good idea to use a body gel.

Thirdly take adequate after bath care. If you live in a cold place, use moisturizer after bath and if you live in a warm place use the right kind of moisturizers. Fourthly, never take any step that would be wrong for your skin, like always wash off make up or applied powder, wax instead of shave and the like. Fifthly and most importantly, eat right.

How to keep your feet clean

cooldude — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:43:33 +0000

You might be very particular about the cleanliness and hygiene of your hair and skin. But as long as you do not maintain the hygiene of your hands and feet, the job is only half done. Hence it is very essential to give yourself a pedicure at least once a month to keep your feet clean and healthy. The skin on your feet it quite prone to drying and is most subjected to dirt. Hence a regular cleaning is almost indispensable if you want to keep them looking nice and healthy.

Start with some lukewarm water and mix well any sort of mild shampoo or body wash gel in it. Give it a good stir so that the mixture becomes nice and frothy. Next, dip in your feet in the water for a minute or so and then gently scrub with a pumice stone. Next with a soft brush, gently scrub your nails and ankles to make them squeaky clean.

Once you are done with the procedure, wipe your feet with a soft towel and apply some foot moisturiser rich in Vitamin E. For a more aromatic effect, you can even add aromatic essential oils to the lukewarm water.

How to make a homemade facial scrub

cooldude — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:21:18 +0000

Of late with the increase in the level of pollution, keeping your skin healthy and glowing is becoming tougher day by day. Nevertheless, scrubbing is a wonderful way to removing dead cells from your skin a leaving it fresh and supple. It is quite easy to prepare a facial scrub right at home and you don’t even need to purchase the expensive ones from the market.

For this particular homemade scrub, you can find all the ingredients right in your own kitchen. The two main ingredients are honey and oatmeal. Mix the two very well and keep it aside for a couple of minutes. Then massage the whole mixture on your face using circular motion. Do so for 15 minutes and wash your face with cold water and towel dry it.

This will leave your facial skin, glowing, fresh and youthful. Another wonderful exfoliate which can be a fantastic natural scrub is sugar. Use them once a week and you will have the perfect skin in no time.

Importance of olive oil for hair and skin

cooldude — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:04:23 +0000

Olive oil is obtained from the tree crop olive. It has been used over the years in almost every practical purpose- be it in soaps or cooking or cosmetics or even as fuels in lamps. Olive oil is excellent for hair and skin purposes.

It works as a magic wand for hair treatments. It provides special nourishment for that dry hair of yours. All you have to do is take some olive oil on your hand. Massage it on the hair and leave it overnight. If you do not want to put it for entire night, then just massage your scalp with it in the morning followed by a turban therapy. After that, wash your hair twice. You will have hair as soft as silk.

You can moisturize your skin with a mixture of olive oil and castor oil. Your skin will start shimmering. It also helps in shaving your body and facial hair.