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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Natural Remedies to Treat Acne Scars

We can all admit that pimples are just annoying! Not only do they linger around our face, but even after we zap them away…they leave a nasty scar. Post-acne marks and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are both just as horrible as it sounds. These marks can take days, weeks or as long as months to lighten and fade away. With so many brands coming with with products and treatments claiming to reduce acne scars, natural home remedies can work just as well if not better.

Before we get into the remedies, it’s important to note that exfoliation is important to help lighten any pigmentation and scar. By scrubbing, our outermost skin removes all the dead cells to develop new skin.

Amazing Beauty Benefits of Aloe Vera

As an all around practical plant, the Aloe Vera has been used for centuries for various health and beauty regimens. We can date back to Cleopatra who used Aloe Vera on her body for hydrating and anti-aging her skin.

The plant has numerous benefits when applied onto the skin, with its antiseptic benefits it can help with skin bacteria including acne and psoriasis. Not to mention howaffordable and convenient it is to purchase your own Aloe Vera plant. A stem alone can last you weeks! Forget spending tons of money on skincare and go for an all-natural regimen with Aloe Vera. We have a few basic uses to help curb your beauty issues.

Bad Beauty Habits to Break & Solutions

We all want to look younger and youthful for years to come. We spend tons of money on skincare and beauty products to turn back the clock from aging skin, pigmentation and fine lines. By not taking preventative measures to ensure your skin looks glowing and healthy, you might be adding years to your skin by doing any of the following beauty habits.

Using dirty makeup brushes, skipping sunscreen, rubbing your eyes and picking on your chapped lips can be harmful to your skin’s firm texture and appearance. Now it’s time to stop and break away from these beauty habits to help you towards beautiful skin in the long run.

We’ve picked the best and easily available solutions to help kick these habits to the curb!

Skipping Sunscreen

In Pakistan the scorching sun has been proven to cause premature aging, wrinkles and discoloration on the surface of our skin. Can you imagine how damaging the sun is underneath our skin?

Bronzed Glow- Makeup for Summer

From shimmery creams to earth hues, this summer calls for illuminating skin. Since the heat and dreaded sun of Pakistan ends up giving us a tanned complexion, go au-naturale and skip the unnecessary with your makeup routine.

Let’s break down the essentials for a Neutral Bronze makeup look. Since our warm toned skin gets especially tanned during many outdoor activities, a natural/earth tone will enhance your skin without giving you a cakey or dark appearance With a tanned skin tone, going with earthy and natural hues complements your skin perfectly.

Quick and Chic Hairstyles for the Office

If you spend day in and out at the office, chance are you hardly give any thought to your everyday hairstyle. Creating ultra chic yet sophisticated hairstyles for the office is a bit of a challenge since you don’t want to distract any co-worker and not to mention your boss.

Keeping a sophisticated personality in the office while juggling a hairstyle can be easier than you may think. Creating a fashionable hair-do at the office calls for a few tips and tricks without being a diversion. We have some hairstyle picks which requires very little maintenance throughout the day. So get your hairspray out and ready!

Side Swept Pony Tail

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Those with shoulder length can easily pull off this hairstyle. A side-swept pony tail with your natural air-dried hair can look ultra-chic and sophisticated. Better yet if you hate having your hair fly everywhere while at work this is the best hairstyle to go for!

Knowing your Facial Types

We all want healthy, luminous, glowing skin all year around. Good skin is a key sign to good health and we all want to look youthful even at an older age. Since most of us are busy handling our daily lives- taking care of our skin is hardly ever our top priority. Sure we can spend tons of money on skincare regimens that promise to reduce key signs of aging but the most important thing you can do for your skin is practice a monthly facial regimen. This regimen can be done at any salon or even at home with a few key products.

Facials allow your skin to receive a deep, detailed cleansing which can prevent discoloration, dark patches and flaky skin. A facial can give your skin a fresher appearance since it’ll rid of any and all impurities and pollutants from your skin. A professional beautician can help you achieve glowing skin all year around. How to determine your facial before you visit a salon is a must! Doing your research can rid you of any skin problems and leave you less confused at the salon.

Normal Facial:

If you’re lucky enough to have clear skin without any acne or blemishes then a normal facial is ideal for you. Normal skin types who aren’t too oily or too dry can benefit from a normal facial since it can deep cleanse your pores, steam and massage your skin to prevent aging and fine lines.

Dark Eye Circle Treatments That Work

Many of use battle dark under eye bags and puffiness. Sure we can spend money on concealers and heavy duty foundations to cover the problem but why not prevent it? Knowing how totreat your dark under eyescan help prevent further discoloration.

The key sign to not getting enough rest is under your eyes! Now not all restless sleeperssuffer from under eye darkness, some might be experiencing this due to lack of blood flow around the eyes or genetics. A deep, restful sleeping routine is the best treatment for dark under eye circles, puffiness and inhibiting wrinkle formation. For those of us in the real world who still continue to suffer from problematic eyes, there are a few quick tips you can consider to add to your daily routine.

Before we get into these tips be aware that there is no miracle fix for dark circles caused by genetics, hyper-pigmentation, long-term stress and allergies. We can only help prevent further damage and lessen the problem.

Don’t rub your eyes!

This is the first step to reducing under eye darkness. We are all guilty of rubbing our eyes once in a while. Our eyes are the most sensitive and delicate part of our face. If you find your eye to be irritated, splash some cold water into them and gently pat the water into your eyes to relieve the itchiness. This will help wash out any particles that might have gotten into your eyes while also refreshing them. You can also try spray a bit of Rose Water to help the irritation and then lightly dabbing a tissue onto your eye. The key is to not be harsh and aggressive about rubbing your eyes since it can cause premature aging and wrinkles.

How to Cover Up a Bad Hairstyle

It happens to the best of us- stepping into a salon and expecting to walk out with an amazing haircut and style. While some end up with stunning hairdos, others aren’t quite sure how to deal with anunexpected chop!

To start with- try to be as positive as you can about the situation. Not only will it help you wrap your head around your hair conundrum, but you can also use this as a learning opportunity to style your hair. If you’ve suffered the nightmare of a bad haircut because a hair stylist thinks she knows what looks good on you, try to deal with the situation. Sure that half an inch trim turned into 4 inches and you’re ready to lift up your sleeves to start a fired up argument, but remember time will pass and your hair will grow out again!

Whether its too short, uneven or just wrong on all levels, its time to bring out all of your hair styling tools and products to practice a few new looks. By all means do not try to fix your hair on your own! Its better to leave your hair as is and just wait for it to grow out.

Say Goodbye to Hair Fall With Dove

Hair fall has become a common occurrence in women nowadays, with endless hairstyling tools to the latest treatments that can fry your hair. We go through so much to try and keep our hair looking impeccable while we forget hair fall is right around the corner.

Other reasons why you may be suffering from hair fall includes stress, climate change and poor diet. If your hair continuously falls throughout the year no matter how many changes, Dove has launched a new hair fall rescue system that nurtures and treasures your hair strands.

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Amazing Beauty Benefits of Ice Cubes

The cold weather can really do a number on your appearance- from flaky dead skin to dehydrated lips. While the dry and harsh weather can change the look of your skin, there is a secret to using cold ice on your skin. While some might say BRRR to the idea, ice can provide beauty benefits to a list of concerns.

Using ice can improve the circulation of your skin cells to reduce certain key problems. Not just ice but a couple of splashes of chilly water in the morning can reduce darkness around the eyes, prevent wrinkles and improve dull complexion.

Apply lipstick the right way!

It may seem easy and simple to use a lipstick. But the reality is that our lips are the center of attention on our face. Certainly you don’t want to create a mess on your teeth or buy a lipstick which isn’t long-wearing.

Lips are one of our most sexiest body part and they can play in your favor or against you. It’s brightness, color and texture are essential to make them look good. Lipsticks are ideal to highlight our lips. The next time you decide to pick up your favorite lipstick, don’t miss out on our tips to make sure your lip color application is to perfection.

Get your face ready

Not only before applying lipstick but any type of makeup, you must prepare your face carefully by washing and removing impurities. A good way to do this is by using a cleanser and then a little scrub. Apply these in a circular motion if necessary for a deep cleanse. There are specific lip-exfoliating products which can help prepare your lips before putting on your lipstick.