Eye make-up

BRING FOCUS TO YOUR EYESEyes are the windows to your soul. Enlightening your eyes with mascara helps to maximize your lashes and bring focus to your eyes. Here are a few secrets to help you sport great lashes.• Clean your mascara wand at least once a month to get rid of clumps and prevent build up of bacteria on bristles. Coat the wand with a little Vaseline and gently wipe mascara from the bristles but don't damage the wand. Vaseline works best. Water won't remove the entire mascara residue and soap can irritate your eyes. Shelf life of mascara is 3 - 4 months.• Always have a dampened Q-tip handy when applying your mascara to clean up any smudges before they dry!• Use a lash conditioner to improve brittle, dry lashes, extend the life of the lash and to help mascara adhere better and longer....

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Effects of dandruff and FAQ

• Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off.• Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in a cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots.• As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold. DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU GET DANDRUFF? Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body’s metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, is constantly renewing and shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. And when the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process...

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Strong +beautiful hair tips

Even though natural texture and the rate at which your hair grows cannot be changed by what you eat, you can improve the way it looks and feels by switching over to a nutritious, well balanced, protein rich diet.NORMAL HAIREat: Low fat fish, chicken, pulses like dals and sprouts.DRY HAIRIncrease intake of low cholesterol, polyunsaturated oils such as margarine, sunflower oil, fruits and foods rich in Vitamin B.Eat: Foods rich in vitamin B, raw vegetables, pulses, wholemeal bread, brown rice, liver, bananas, nuts and oily fish. A supplement of Vitamin E capsules will also help.Avoid: Salty and fatty cheeses.OILY HAIRThis condition stems from over secretion of the sebaceous glands.Eat: Lots of green leafy vegetables, salads, fresh fruits, yoghurt, baked and grilled dishes.Avoid: Fried and greasy...

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DIET for your Hair

Long and beautiful hair has always been symbolic of a woman’s beauty. Every woman aspires for long, thick hair. But to flaunt a beautiful mane, a lot of regular hair care is required. Hair cannot be made beautiful by beauty aid alone. It requires a well balanced and nutritive diet too.Here are a few simple yet useful tips on appropriate diets for your hair:• If you want beautiful long hair, you will have to pay attention to your diet. The food you consume has a direct bearing on the health of your hair. The fresh items in the food certainly stimulate faster and healthy growth of hair.• If you are one of those who take in a nutritive diet and consume plenty of water, there is no need for you to take in any additional vitamins. Your fibrous foods can include fruits and salads. Stay away from...

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