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STRETCH MARKS

STRETCH MARKS Stretch marks are the result of sudden body changes such as puberty, pregnancy or weight gain or loss where the skin stretches out to accommodate the body changes. The best way to combat stretch marks is to prevent their formation. Stretch marks, also known as Striae Gravidarum are scars that develop mainly around the arms, breasts, abdomen, thighs and buttocks. They are pink, purple or red when newly formed and turn silver or white over time. Stretch marks develop in the dermis i.e. the middle layer of the skin. Rapid or sudden weight gain is said to be the main cause of formation of stretch marks. Therefore, stretch marks are primarily the bane of pregnant women. 75 to 90% women develop stretch marks during pregnancy. The main cause of stretch marks is excessive production of the hormone, cortisone, during pregnancy. Collagen, a protein, helps keep the skin supple. Cortisone decreases the level of collagen present in the skin leading to development of stretch m

HAIR REMOVAL METHODS

HAIR REMOVAL METHODS Read on for a quick run-through of various hair-removal methods, and select the options that work best for you. Often, a combination of various methods is the best. Waxing Waxing is a very widely used method of hair removal here in India. It is very convenient as one needs just do it once a month or so. In addition, there are a number of women who readily come to your home, charge very nominally, and wax your body quickly and efficiently. The advantages of waxing are that as opposed to shaving or using a cream, hair grows back much slower. Th is is because the hair is removed from the roots. However, if your skin is sensitive you may not be able to wax, as you may develop boils on certain areas of your skin. You may also develop in-growths when the hair grows out, leading to rough skin. But not everyone has these issues. If waxing works for your skin, it is an efficient, hassle-free method of hair removal. Threading Threading is best when used on

ORANGE PEEL SKIN

ORANGE PEEL SKIN No, this is not a food article. These phrases are popularly used to describe the dreaded phenomenon of cellulite. Dimpled knees only look cute on babies. If you're way past the baby stage and you have dimpled fat below your waist level, you've got cellulite! The pinch test Pinch your skin between your thumb and finger or between the palms of your hands. If it is just plain old fat, the pinched skin will appear smooth. However, if the pinched skin has ripples or bumps similar to an orange peel, it's cellulite. Skinny people have it too Cellulite can affect any age group and there is a depressing statistic that claims that 99% of all women develop some cellulite after 30. However, men can also have cellulite around their necks and stomachs. As you may have guessed from the title, it definitely appears on the thighs. It also settles around the buttocks, the hips, the stomach, the ankles, the upper arms, the upper back below the shoulders and the lo

LOSE WEIGHT: 5 POINT PLAN

Eat an early dinner. Finish off your meal at least three hours before you hit the sack. At what time do you have your dinner? Research suggests that you should have finished your dinner at least three hours before going to bed. So if you start your dinner at nine and are in bed at eleven, you're not doing it right. Needless to say, for most of us it is more practical to change the time we have our dinner than it is to change our bedtime. Don't do it gradually. The most important thing is to make up your mind, make a plan, and stick to it. And what should your plan be Simply to keep a cut-off time after which you will not eat anything. How many of you return home from office at around 7:00, then eat a snack, and have dinner at around 9:30 or so And then, before long, you go to bed. The result All that food, just sitting in your stomach. Not very healthy, to say the least. Instead, skip the snack and have your dinner as soon as you return from office. Not only does is t

Home Remedies for Dry Lips

Chapped lips or dry lips can be painful and very uncomfortable as they are characterized by cracked, flaky, dry, and sore lips. This is one problem  which is faced by almost everyone from time to time at any time of the year. Dry lips become all the more uncomfortable when they interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, eating and talking. Symptoms of Dry Lips Cracking Dryness Redness Tenderness and sensitivity Splitting Peeling Pain Causes of Cracked Lips Dehydration Vitamin B2 Deficiency Lip Biting Ill-fitting dentures Allegy & Infections Dry weather Winter colds Overexposure to extreme temperatures Smoking Certain medications Home Remedies for Dry Lips Natural Treatment for Cracked Lips One easy and simple home remedy is to apply honey on your lips but you cannotlick it. Wipe it later. Your lips become nice and softer then before. Coconut oil is another home remedyfor dry lips Aloe vera works wonders on chapped lips Crush some rose petals and add few drops of glyce

Home remedies for pimples for Pimples and Acne

what is a pimple and what causes pimples? what are pimples actually - Pimples are small spots that are inflamed and are often filled with pus. Pimples are caused by many factors including imp roper hygiene, hormonal imbalance, oily make up and a poor diet. Because they leave aesthetically unpleasant scars on their faces, most people try to get rid of pimples. They may occur on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and back. There are several known ways on how to remove pimples including the use of medicine, natural remedies and observing proper hygiene. These are very easy but effective Home remedies for pimples Take an Half Onion Grate the Onion Take Juice of It.Apply it on the affected Area for 15 mins.Rinse thoroughly.Try this remedy for few days. It worksss Neem powder and neem oil do magic on pimple treatments. Apply this daily and leave it for 20 minutes Pimples have been known to positively react to the addition of niacin (100 mg; three times per day) Add vitamin A to a

Facial Hair Removal Natural Remedies

Home Remedy for Facial hair Removal I Take Half Cup of Basin Half cup milk 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon fresh cream mix it well scrub it on the face for 2 minutes apply a thick layer on the face leave it for 20 minutes wash properly after that Home Remedy for Facial hair Removal II soak half bowl of lentils overnite in water crush it and make it a paste Take a bowl of peeled and crushed potatoes Extract its juice 4 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp honey mix it well apply it on face Permanent Facial Hair Remover Solutions 1. Laser Hair Removal – This procedure is the best way to remove facial hair if you want to get rid of facial hair permanently. The laser technology offers pain-free and non-invasive hair removal solution. You just have to save around 6000 for it since it is totally expensive as it is done professionally.This can be used for facial hair removal for men. 2. Electrolysis Hair Removal – Yet another promising hair removal method is the electrolysis hair removal tha