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Home Spa :Massage Your Face with 1 table spoon of apple juice with half teaspoon lemon juice & wash after 10 min. to remove excess facial oil.
 
Skin :Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA & UVB rays. Look for the words broad spectrum protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or more. [UVA - Ultra Violate - Long Wave, UVB - Ultra Violate - Medium Wave, SPF - Sun Protection Factor]

Hair :Need to smoothen those tangles, look for shampoos & hair products that list vaternary ammonium on the label.

Home Spa :Mix one table spoon of corn flour with water mixed with 1 table spoon vinegar, 1 tea spoon lime juice & some shampoo for 10 minuntes. Moisturize after scrubbing.

Home Spa :To remove makeup & refresh skin, gently rub a cotton wool dipped in unboiled milk on the face in gentle, circular movements.

Makeup :For Extra-long lashes, ensure you drench them in mascara from root to tip. Apply kohl to the base of the eye to add intensity. [ Kohl : Black powder used as eye make-up. MESH ]

Skin :Avoid using cleansers that contain alcohol even for oily skin. They strip skin of essential oils. Maintaining a balance is the key.

Makeup :Makeup items are vulnerable to fungle growth especially in the summers. Keep their covers on tight and out of sunlight.

Home Spa :Mix carrot juice with green tea & use as a facial rinse to rejuvenate pollution – damaged skin.

Routine Tip :Sitting on a fat wallet in your back pocket can torque your hips unevenly and cause pain. Switch the wallet to the front pocket or thin it to the essentials.

QUOTE : "Doubt makes the mountain which faith can move."

Diet & Mood :Chew on pumpkin seeds. Apart from being a good source of magnesium, it helps clear a muddled head and lift a bad mood.

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Routine Tip :During midday, stretch your neck and upper body for a while, to relieve tension & reduce the compression through your lower vertebrae. You'll feel energetic.

Diet Tip :Eat a little healthy fat, like a handful of walnuts, about 20 minutes before a meal. It will take the edge off, so you won't be tempted to overeat.

Look :Make a ponytail look sexy by pulling your hair back haphazardly with your fingers and tie it. Spritz with hair spray and pull out a few stray tendrils.

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Diet Tip : Eat a little healthy fat, like a handful of walnuts, about 20 minutes before a meal. It will take the edge off, so you won't be tempted to overeat.

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Skin Tip : Lack of sleep causes premature aging. If you find you are getting wrinkles at an early age, try using rose, patchouli or orange oil. [ Patchouli = A strongly scented East Indian Plant or it's perfume. This is native name in Madras ]

Home Spa : Kaolin or clay is a traditional skin lightener. Blend with orange rind, rose-water and milk for a lovely glow. [ Kaolin=Fine soft white clay. Rind=Outer layer, Chhaal. ]

Makeup : If you use eyebrow powder, always apply it with a wedge brush and work in the direction of hair growth with short, brisk strokes.

Face / Skin : In the case of any skin type at all, face masks should be applied consistenely at least once a week to achieve the maximum benefits.

Home Spa : Oil extracted from fenugreek ( METHI ) seeds is supposed to be a natural remedy for hair loss.

Look : If you have a round face, avoid haircuts that add more fullness. The ideal hairstyle is one that keeps hair off your face.

Fashion : Metallics continue to be big. Golden coloures are making their way to skirts and jackets adding lots of glamour and elegance.

Fashion : To create the illusion of sexy curves, wear a dress with eye-popping patterns such as stripes, polka dots, pretty much anything.

Food : Increase the intake of bitter gourd in your diet. Rich in vitamin A, B1, B2 and C, it purifies your blood tissues, enhances digestion and stimulates the liver.

Skin Tip : To get rid of scars and tants, scrub lime with granuals of sugar on affected areas to help in lightening the skin and removing dead cells.

Mind : Stare into a tank of fish. There's mesmerizing solace in something that is constantly moving yet remaining the same. Peace seeps into you.

Hair Tip : Add one tea-spoon of camphor to a cup of coconut oil and massage on the scalp to reduce itchiness caused due to dandruff.

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Body : Put some spice in your fitness regimen & improve your social life with salsa dancing. It builds endurance & stamina, lowers blood pressure & keeps you healthy.

Food : Nibble on low-fat, healthy snacks through the day. It'll keep you full & help curb the temptation to over-indulge when you're out socialising.

QUOTES

Rabindranath Tagore : "Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man."

James Allen: "You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you."

Brault: Looking back you realise that a very special person passed briefly through your life - it was you. It is not too late to find that person again.

MAHATMA GANDHI: The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

Lao Tzu: "Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment."

Albert Einstein: "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."

If you work long office hours with a big gap between lunch & dinner, have a multi-grain sandwich or a bowl of sprouts at 4 pm to avoid overeating at dinner.

Boost your libido and get greater sexual satisfaction by eating mashed-up avocado containing energy-boosting folic acid and nutmeg which increases sensuality.

Look hot with fab footwear. Blood red pumps elongate your silhouette and make sure you make an impact at any soiree.

Avoid an overdose of fibre before a workout. It can stimulate the digestive system at an inappropriate time. Steer clear of beans and fibrous veggies...

Bored of exercise? Have fun window-shopping at malls. You'll burn 400 calories an hour walking around. Add some stretches for extra benefits.

Exfoliating 2-3 times a week and body brushing daily helps skin glow, boosts circulation and combats cellulite. Brush skin from toes up working towards heart.

Try probiotics. They have good bacteria that stop food from fermenting in the gut, causing bloating & discomfort. They maintain a healthy immune system too.

Want to boost your energy ? Have a glassful of juice by blending 1 medium beetroot, 2 sticks celery, 1large carrot, some peeled ginger & juice of a lemon.

Want to boost your energy ? Have a glassful of juice by blending 1 medium beetroot, 2 sticks celery, 1large carrot, some peeled ginger & juice of a lemon.

To clean burnt woks with ease, boil a few onions peels in them. Scrub with a solution of vinegar and salt. Follow with a scouring powder or detergent.

Make a ponytail look sexy by pulling your hair back haphazardly with your fingers and tie it. Spritz with hair spray and pull out a few stray tendrils.

Ideally, 30 minutes of cardio thrice a week will keep your metabolism up and running and weight gain at bay.

For oomphy, tousled strands, blow-dry your hair, switch to the cool setting, flip your head over and aim the nozzle around randomly for a few minutes.

Increase the intake of bitter gourd in your diet. Rich in vitamin A, B1, B2 and C, it purifies your blood tissues, enhances digestion and stimulates the liver.

Chamomile oil is great for migraines. Just rub a little into your temples and the throbbing will go away.

Fasting once a week and having light food at night, the same day, boosts your digestion process and flushes out the toxins from your body too.

Instead of using a mop to clean the floor, do it with your foot. This is a great workout for your hips.

(Tip courtesy: New Woman Magazine, others)