By Shahnaz Husain Does chocolate actually benefit the skin? In the high-end spas and salons, chocolate facials are premium treatments. Research has shown that the cocoa content in dark chocolate does benefit the skin. It is said to be high in antioxidants, thus helping to delay the formation of aging signs. It also helps to nourish …
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Avoid Beauty Mistakes
By Shahnaz Husain There are some mistaken ideas about beauty care. Since the wrong beauty habits and ideas are not clarified, people continue to make some common beauty mistakes. They need to be clarified: Washing the face with soap and water several times is good for greasy and problem skin. No, this is not true. …
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Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon I have stretch marks on my arms and abdomen. I want to get rid of them. Stretch marks form when there is weight loss after weight gain. They usually fade with time, but are never removed totally. Apply “til” oil or olive oil daily on the area …
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Shahnaz Husain Q&A Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon Q1. I am getting white scales after I have a bath and rub my skin with a towel. How to get rid of it? This could be due to dryness of the skin. However, if there is any itching, it should be referred to a …
Keep Cool in Summer
By Shahnaz Husain The main problem during summer is how to look and feel cool. Perspiration detracts from the cool feeling and worst of all, can lead to body odour. Actually, perspiration is the body’s natural way of cooling itself. The skin contains sweat glands, which are distributed all over the body. The glands excrete …
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Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon I have acne on my back and also some spots. How to get rid of them? Check if you have dandruff, as it can lead to acne on back and shoulders. Apply an astringent lotion on the back twice a day, using cotton wool. Mix a little …
How to Deal with Skin Allergies during Spring
By Shahnaz Husain All of us want to look good, no matter what the season. Spring often brings problems for people with allergies, including skin problems like rashes and itching skin, due to pollutants and pollen in the air. A sensitive skin may become red and start itching, when there is urticaria or dermatitis. If …
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Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon I have warts on my face and neck. How to remove and prevent them? Warts are small, hard, uneven, raised growths, with a rough surface. They can appear on the face and other parts of the body. Some warts are caused by a virus and spread fast …
The Moms Co.’s Ceramide Range
A leading mother, and baby care brand is announcing the launch of its new range, Natural Ceramides Range– an advanced natural & toxin-free solution to boost skin health. The Ceramide range comprises 3 products below mentioned: Face Cream: The Moms Co Natural Face Cream is packed with the goodness of Ceramide, Rice Water, Cica, and Niacinamide. Clinically tested …
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Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon How can I get shiny and silky hair? To add shine, give the hair a tea-water and lemon rinse after shampoo. Boil used tea leaves again in enough water. After boiling, there should be about 5 to 6 cups of tea-water. Cool and strain it. Then add the …