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GENDER FLUID- fashion and design

The FDCI X Pearl Academy First Cut show slated for March 21:

Taking forward the relationship this year too, young designers from Pearl Academy, from fashion design, fashion styling. And fashion makeup will showcase their collection at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week from March 16 to 21, 2021. The show is set to take place on Sunday, March 21st, 2021 at 4 pm. And will be showcased at all the FDCI & LFW channels.

Titled ‘Gender Me Good’, FDCI x Pearl Academy First Cut show revolves around gender fluidity as expression of self.

The concept has been inspired by Judith Butler’s Essay titled ‘Gender Trouble’ and it attempts to break constructs built by society, taking elements from what most consider masculine or feminine.

“Students are the torch bearers of tomorrow as they usher in styles that reflect societal mores. We are happy to continue our partnership with Pearl Academy as the FDCI has been an incubator of talent always providing wholesome opportunities,” said Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI.

Speaking about the students’ showcase Mr. Antonio Maurizio Grioli, Dean, School of Fashion says, “We are proud to have showcased our student’s collection as part of ‘first cut’ with FDCI. The event is a successful collaboration between our students from fashion design, fashion styling, and fashion make-up. For the gender-fluid theme, our students responded to the social-cultural landscape by using innovative techniques.”

About Pearl Academy

Pearl Academy is India’s leading creative education institution as per industry surveys by ASSOCHAM, India Today- MDRA, Outlook-Drshti & I-CARE. The Week- Hansa, Business of Fashion, and The Economic Times. The institute offers 40+ under-graduate, post-graduate, and professional development programs in design. Further, fashion, business, and media through its campuses in Delhi-South, Delhi-West, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Bangalore. For 28 years, Pearl Academy has been a catalyst for success for its students through its unique Total Learning System, constructive tie-ups with industry bodies. And international universities that are strongly reflected in our placement record of accomplishment of over 99 % year-on-year. For more information, please visit: www.pearlacademy.com

A non-oily solution for summer protection by Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals Dermashade SPF 30

Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals is India’s first professional skincare brand that has for over three decades. Through skin science, chemistry and true human ingenuity. Transformed the skin of Indian consumers. As part of the L’Oreal portfolio, all of Cheryl’s products are developed through advanced research. And testing and enriched with active ingredients. They are personalized for different Indian skin types to deliver healthy, radiant skin. The brand also aims to provide sustainable skincare solutions and target skin concerns through its expert-led salon treatments and home care products.

Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals Dermashade SPF 30

Further, spray is a non-oily sunscreen that enhances the skin with vitamin C and Niacinamide. Plus it acts like a mirror on your skin reflecting the rays away from it and can also be used by men. And it suits all skin types including acne-prone and sensitive skin.

The Dermashade spray contains the purest form of scientifically-proven actives. And bio-technological ingredients for advanced sun protection and anti-ageing skincare. It provides the ultimate protection to the skin by blocking the sun rays and protecting the skin. From the harmful UV rays of the sun in the hot and humid summers.

Also, The mattifying formula used for making Dermashade SPF 30 adds an invisible layer of protection on the skin. Without giving out the dreaded shine you usually get when you apply a basic sunscreen. Its unique UV reflection technology reflects UV rays away from the skin-saving you from suntan and skin damage.

“Keeping the Indian summers in mind we have curated Dermashade SPF 30, a sunscreen that is specially designed for all skin types. Unlike your regular sunscreen, Dermashade protects and nourishes your skin with it’s non-oily, lightweight unique spray format. Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals products are endorsed by thousands of skincare professionals across India, said Gunjan Jain, National Education Head, Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals”.

Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals Dermashade SPF 30 spray bottle is priced at INR 575/- (50ml) which is available on Nykaa, Amazon, Flipkart, and at all leading salons.

Mohini Sharma on Women’s day

What is the significance of Women’s day ?

The reason International Women’s day was established is so that there would be a global focus on different issues concerning women. As a society, it’s nice to men and children pampering the ladies in their life by cooking for them, planning an outing or getting gifts, which show their care and affection. For many years, women have been fighting the battle of getting even basic respect. They are often taken for granted and their contribution to the household or office is not acknowledged. With women’s day it is an opportunity to make them feel valued and important.

Do you think women’s are liberated in the modern scenario?

Women today are definitely more liberated than they were earlier. This change can especially be seen in urban India where women are successfully balancing their careers and family life. Not only are they keeping their identity and individualism alive but also nurturing the next generation to be high achieving adults. Mrs India Inc was founded with the intent of giving married women a platform to showcase the best version of themselves. Women have come a long way today and are taking India to the world.

What is Women empowerment and feminism ?

Women empowerment is about holding your own while helping others discover themselves. It’s about being the best version of your self. Every woman is a queen, whether she’s wearing a crown or not and that’s what true empowerment is.

Message for the readers?

No matter what, never stop being the best version of yourself.

About Mohini Sharma

Further, Mohini Sharma is an educationist and winner of the beauty pageant, Mrs India 2016. Post her win; she started working on turning her dream into reality. For which her first step was to become the license holder of Mrs India World and give the pageantry industry a new direction. Mohini is set on a mission to identify the unseen potential possessed by women. She is dedicating her life to prepping Indian women for their journey of life and presenting their best version through her Project of Mrs India Inc.
Her vision is to empower women by providing them with a platform to present their beauty, wisdom and intelligence. Also, She is known for her dynamic yet humble personality and lives life queen size approach. Her organisation Mrs. India Inc carry the same qualities and is associated with the oldest and most prestigious pageant for married women “Mrs. World”.

Mohini’s perception about the world is to remove the stereotypes and create new patterns in order to defy conventions and take big steps which can bring about a change.
Moreover, The eureka moment in her life was when she got a license for the same and since then her drive to empower the women of India. Which has taken its full speed to fruition. Mrs India Inc” grabbed attention when it got onboard the Bollywood diva Soha Ali Khan as the ‘Presider & Judge’ of the contest. Apart from her, renowned actor Vivek Oberoi was also the pageant’s ‘Charity Ambassador & Judge’. Mrs World 2020 Caroline Jurie and fashion prodigy Masumi Mewawalla were among the judges’ panel.

Artist Shweta Sharma

The young artist recently showcased her artwork in an exhibition titled YAJNASENI. At RKG Art and Culture Center, New Friends Colony, New Delhi.

Quote from the Artist

YAJNASENI. At RKG Art and Culture Center Artist Shweta Sharma

Being fascinated by the occurrence of some past and present experiences. And memories going through into the inside world which may be real, unreal or imagery totally. But, when they get lost from this misty world and arrives outside into a new sphere, it absolutely, takes some new different identity. And make its own existence which completely would be minimal and abstract in every aspect. I find myself engrossed between the blurry boundaries of perception and experience. The choice of material in my practice as a result of intuition as I believe it is the essence of any raw emotion. In my work, I try to create a conversation between my spontaneous intuition and lost memory.

FDCI X LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK TO CELEBRATE SUSTAINABLE FASHION ON 18th MARCH

Over the years, Lakmé Fashion Week, Rise Worldwide and Fashion Design Council of India have undertaken numerous initiatives highlighting the benefits of Sustainable Fashion. And its impact on social & environmental issues. This season, the powerhouses of fashion & beauty in India -Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) jointly organised by Lakmé & RISE Worldwide (formerly IMG Reliance). And Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will be hosting leather-free Sustainable Fashion Day on 18^th March at the joint Fashion Week.

THE SHOWCASES SCHEDULED ON SFD AT FDCI x LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK ARE:

4PM – R|ELAN^TM PRESENTS CIRCULAR DESIGN CHALLENGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

Circular Design Challenge (CDC) is India’s largest sustainable fashion award presented by R|Elan^TM. “Fashion for Earth” in association with and United Nations Environment Programme. In its third edition, the program will see six shortlisted, innovative fashion entrepreneurs competing for the award. A pitch presentation before an esteemed panel. The panel will see Indian and internationals veterans of sustainability including Mr.Atul Bagai – Head Country Office India UNEP, Mr.Giulio Bonazzi – CEO Aquafil, Ms. Dia Mirza – Actor, Producer, Advocate – United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Goodwill Ambassador – United Nations Environment Programme, Ms.Orsola De Castro – Cofounder Fashion Revolution & Mr. Amit Aggarwal – Creative Director Amit Aggarwal. The winner will be felicitated with a 20-lakh cash prize, presented by R|Elan^TMto build their sustainable fashion brand. And get to showcase at the next edition of the fashion event. This edition will also see an additional recognition, R|ElanTM Award for Excellence in Circularity, to one of the finalists for outstanding innovation in a circular fashion.

5PM – PETA INDIA PRESENTS KILLER LOOKS WITHOUT KILLING ANIMALS

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India continues its collaboration with Sustainable Fashion Day by showcasing a lookbook of a conscious. Leather-free wardrobe by curating multiple brands. The lookbook features a day in the life of two of PETA India’s ambassadors. In a variety of vegan outfits, for date night, office wear, leisure, and at leisure, highlighting the fact that it’s easy to have a killer look without killing animals for fashion. Some of the brands featured here will include Urvashi Kaur, Outhouse, Papa Don’t Preach, Kunal Anil Tanna, Jenjum Gadi, No Nasties, and more. PETA India and Fashion Design Council of India x Lakmé Fashion Week. Further, will also be launching an Instagram filter to encourage audience members to go leather-free in their fashion choices.

6PM – COCCCON A CIRCULAR STORY OF PEACE SILK

Purn vritt is the latest avantgarde collection by Indo-German designer duo Prakash and Georg for the label Cocccon. The collection will resemble the indigenous performing art of Jharkhand which speaks about conflict between circular (jeevan chakra) and linear (jeevan rekha) lifestyle. The collection is made of materials which are biodegradable and have no trace of negative impact on mother earth. The principal material is organically produced peace silk, where silkworm completes their full life cycle and become beautiful butterflies. Sericulture is performed under strict organic procedures, including zero carbon measures. Patterns of this collection are made using zero waste techniques. This collection is plastic free (crude oil free) in terms of auxiliaries. Materials such as Silicon/ plastic boning, polyester mesh can-can, chemical adhesive-based fusing, pasting etc. are avoided, and instead alternative materials are used from natural resources like bamboo or cane. Project Cocccon is GOTS, WFTO, OCS certified and won German Sustainability Award Design 2021.

7PM – RISE WORLDWIDE PRESENTS ALL ABOUT INDIA FEATURING – CHOLA | HUEMN | KHANIJO

Taking forward its initiative from last season, RISE Worldwide introduces the second edition of ‘All About India’. A project that not only brings about designer & cluster collaborations to revive crafts but also curates designer showcases with out of the box creative concepts. Three designers, namely, Chola, Heumn, Khanijo through this showcase will be seen breaking stereotypes assigned to sustainable fashion: of it being boring, of it lacking style. Of it lacking glamour and so on. The film will highlight processes & techniques that make sustainable fashion not just fair to the people. The planet but also stand for style (everlasting even), statement, conversation starters, glamourous and everything. That is generally not associated with ethical fashion.

8PM – PAYAL PRATAP

Payal’s collection that is titled ‘View With A Room’ is almost whimsical, a fantasy. It is a collection born over this past year reflecting, internalizing, celebrating the good in us. And viewing what lies ahead with positivity. Shades of Plum, Deep Purple, Midnight navy, Fuschia, Ruby, Petrol and Coffee, Auburn Autumn and Ochre make up the rich colour palette. As the dusk settles, the night comes, and we begin anew. A collection that heralds the oncoming of a new dawn. Maxi dresses, wrap dresses, saree dresses, riddled with peplum sleeves, gathers, smocking and handwoven details. Handloom wool stripe and check jackets peppered with embroideries. Cross stitch embroideries, hand-embroidered sequin highlights make an appearance. Vibrant floral prints print on print layering is accessorized with embroidered and hand-made wool felt boots. Opaque stockings, wool handloom scarves. Wood buttons, gold plated hand-beaten bangles, gold plated loop earrings, and handmade wool felt boots accessorize this collection.

9PM – TRESemmé PRESENTS RITU KUMAR

Steeped in craftsmanship and blended with modern silhouettes which is a signature of the brand. Ritu Kumar will be showcasing her Spring Summer 2021 collection in collaboration with TRESemmé. The collection reflects modern minimalism with a bohemian culture and includes yarn dyes, mix and match of floral prints. Patchwork with different laces, geometric designs and organic sarees. Sustainability is woven into the DNA of Ritu Kumar and has always been at the forefront of everything the brand undertakes. Each collection over the years has included pieces crafted out of fibres that are as close to nature as possible. Ritu Kumar’s endeavour has been to continuously expand the horizons for innovative and sustainable solutions. In sync with the same, Ritu Kumar’s Spring Summer 2021. Showcase presents organic soya fabric sarees that are environmentally friendly and close to nature.

Ashwath Swaminathan, Head of Innovations, Lakmé said, “Sustainability is one of the core pillars of Lakmé Fashion Week. This season, we’re glad to make our program and actions even stronger through our partnership with FDCI.”

Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI said, “FDCI has always been at the forefront of creating awareness around the importance of sustainability. We are glad to be joining hands with LFW this season to further promote this cause.”

Jaspreet Chandok, Head – Lifestyle Businesses at RISE Worldwide said, “This edition is special as we work jointly with FDCI to present shows and engagements that represent various elements of sustainability across the fashion industry. From key designer showcases to bringing back the third edition of India’s largest sustainability award – Circular Design Challenge, we are addressing sustainable design, collaborations, as well as continuing to promote craft revival projects with the help of valuable partnerships.”

Lakmé Salon And Pankaj & Nidhi Present A Fluid

Unfettered Collection With Kaleido At FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week

This collaboration celebrates new beginnings, encouraging you to embrace the future with optimistic and unbridled self-expression.

India’s most respected salon chain, Lakmé Salon, unveils its latest hair collection at the much-awaited. FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week, in collaboration with the award-winning designer duo, Pankaj and Nidhi. The show, titled “Kaleido”, marries the designers’ graphic-cool aesthetic with the textured. Free-flowing hair looks by Lakmé Salon, inspired by the fine hairdressing craftsmanship of TIGI Bed Head’s hair collection.

Pankaj & Nidhi’s geometrically sharp and precise collection comes in a burst of rainbow hues of brilliant reds, luscious oranges. Unabashed pinks, ultra-violet blues, and electric greens. The silhouettes are holiday-ready — flowing maxi and mini dresses to kick back and let loose. And tailored co-ord sets with sporty elements, to acknowledge our pursuits towards wellness and fitness. The fabrics are sheer, translucent, breathable, and easy to wear.

Complementing this collection are five distinct haircut and style looks curated by the team of experts Lakmé Salon. Taking inspiration from TIGI Bed Head’s latest collection, each look is a celebration of a woman’s natural hair texture and form, inspiring her to break free of last year’s confinement and be her best self, living her best life. From easy, undone glam waves, to textured bobs and edgy curls, this hair collection represents every woman in all her innate glory.

More into it…

The collaboration is a way to forget the past and ring in a brighter future and new beginnings. After a truly testing year, the designer duo and the experts at Lakmé Salon are striving to spread joy and laughter, in the most trendy, stylish way possible.

Speaking to the collaboration, Pushkaraj Shenai, CEO Lakmé Lever, said, “Inspired by our purpose to Beautify the Future, all of us at Lakmé Salon strive to help our clients look and feel beautiful, expressing themselves in their own unique way. Created by our National Creative Directors and Backstage Heroes, and inspired by the latest TIGI Bed Head looks, this collection does just that. Each look has been curated keeping in mind different hair lengths, textures, and face shapes, to ensure that every woman is inimitably stylish. Pankaj & Nidhi’s contemporary, vibrant aesthetic complements ours perfectly and together we want to assist our clients to embrace their Kaleido – which is derived from the term ‘beautiful form’.”

Designers Pankaj & Nidhi added, “A kaleidoscope generates changing symmetrical patterns from small pieces of coloured glass, symbolising constant evolution. Creatively, too, we are always evolving, and this is the essence of our collection. With hand-cut appliqués, a riot of rainbow colours, a plethora of breathable fabrics. And an array of wearable silhouettes, we want to help usher in a new beam of light into our lives and rejuvenate our souls. We’re excited to be collaborating with Lakmé Salon, which shares our core values. And has created a collection of fluid, free-spirited hair looks that beautifully offset our pieces.”

Join at FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week on Wednesday, March 17 at 8pm as Lakmé Salon and Pankaj & Nidhi unveil Kaleido.

WATCH AS HORACIO LLORENS AND RAFAEL GOBERNA DEFY GRAVITY, AND AIM FOR THE SKY OVER THE WORLD’S LARGEST FOUNTAIN

Two of the world’s top pro paragliding pilots teamed up to take part in an exclusive one-off stunt to showcase the Palm Fountain at the Pointe, in front of destination resort, Atlantis, The Palm

In the spirit of demonstrating that anything is possible. By pushing their own adventurous boundaries – Red Bull athletes Horacio Llorens and Rafael Goberna teamed up to take part in an exclusive one-off stunt to showcase the Palm Fountains at The Pointe and Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.

This performance – now showing in a new Red Bull TV short film. “The Breaking Pointe” – didn’t just involve your typical paraglide. With the world-famous Atlantis, The Palm resort as a backdrop. Llorens and Goberna donned special paramotors to take to the sky; gliding between the Palm Fountain’s jets of water and Atlantis, The Palm’s iconic towers.

Website

atlantisdubai.com

To watch the full video please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bEMumT3wXg

About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region. And located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions. As well as 17 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals. In lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.

About the athletes

Hailing from Madrid, Horacio Llorens is an aerial legend – a five-time world champion and Infinity Tumbling Guinness World Record holder.A pioneer of aerobatic paragliding, Llorens, 38, began his life with wings at 14, when watching his cousins fly at his uncle’s paragliding school in the Spanish industrial aviation hub of Albacete. Find him on Instagram: @acroracio.

Meanwhile, after starting acrobatic paragliding flying at an early age with his father, Brazilian native Rafael Goberna established himself as the country’s youngest-ever pilot, as well as one of the youngest pilots in the world.
In fact, Goberna, now 26, entered the Guinness Book of World Records winner at only 12 years old.
Find him on Instagram: @rafaelgoberna

About Nakheel Malls (www.nakheel.com)

Nakheel Malls owns and operates a diverse range of world-class retail experiences with a distinct portfolio of iconic lifestyle, shopping, dining and entertainment destinations across Dubai. Its strong heritage has been a driving force behind its well-established footprint, which spans 1.4 million square metres of gross leasable space. Nakheel Malls’ 14 developments and 5,000 retailers together shape the lifestyle of 90 million customers every year.

The Palm Jumeirah – Nakheel’s award-winning, world-famous landmark and a symbol of the UAE’s ambition and creativity – is home to The View at The Palm, Nakheel Mall, Golden Mile Galleria, The Pointe, the world’s largest fountain The Palm Fountain, Club Vista Mare, Palm West Beach and The Palm Monorail, a celebration of enhanced lifestyle experiences for residents and tourists alike. Its exclusive franchises include gourmet food hall concept Depachika and Food District.

Nakheel Malls’ expanding portfolio is a testament to its creative spirit that reflects people’s aspirations. It includes distinguished, large-scale shopping centres such as Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart (which launched its e-commerce platform in partnership with DP World in 2020), the Pavilion Community Centres located across six Nakheel residential communities and waterfront trading hub Souk Al Marfa, in partnership with DP World. Upcoming projects include Souk Warsan and Circle Mall.

Nakheel Malls is the retail arm of world-leading master developer Nakheel.

About The Pointe (www.ThePointe.ae)

The Pointe is an iconic waterfront dining and entertainment destination managed by Nakheel Malls.
Located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, it is home to The Palm Fountain, the Guinness World Records™ title holder of the world’s largest fountain, which offers spectacular daily shows to visitors and residents from 6pm onward.

The Pointe comprises a publicly accessible pristine beach area for hours of fun under the sun and a 1.5-kilometre promenade. For sporting activities and leisurely strolls. The pet-friendly destination spans 1.4 million square feet and offers round-the-clock entertainment, fine dining and lifestyle offerings including Nakheel Malls’ gourmet food hall concept Food District. The Pointe is also home to Reel Cinemas featuring a dine-in experience by culinary star Guy Fieri. Cheeky Monkeys’ flagship kids’ play concept, a children’s playground, a Union COOP supermarket, gyms and fitness centres, beauty salons and unique gifting concepts.

Follow Atlantis, The Palm on Social Media

Facebook: @AtlantisThePalm

Twitter: @Atlantis

Instagram: @AtlantisThePalm

#AtlantisThePalm #AWorldAway #ServingTheExtraordinary

Vector X Launches sound ball for the Visually challenged

Football – ‘the beautiful game’, has mostly been inaccessible to those who are visually challenged due to the shortage of necessary arrangements. With inclusivity as one of its core brand values, Vector X, an innovative sports brand, has launched Sound Ball– a football with sound, intending to make this sport accessible to one and all. Soccer Group India, as a firm, are ardent believers in curating products that are accessible to people from all walks of life.

Developed based on extensive trials and player feedback with the Indian Blind Football Association’s assistance, the Sound Ballis a first of its kind to be made in India. The ball is made with soft PU leatherand fitted with a Mechanical Sound Deviceto assist visually challenged football players who depend on their hearing skills to play. The in-built six sound devicesfixed under the ball’s hexagon panels create a sound that guides them. This hand-stitched football has a low bounce bladderto allow for better game control. This leading-edge product will allow visually challenged Indian football players across all age groups, to access international quality Sound Balls at a fraction of the price. With this innovative gear, Vector X aims to boost the sport and the morale of those who may not have been able to access it, given their physical restrictions.

The Sound Ball Project was taken up as a unique initiative by the R&D team to have an affordable football of International Quality Standard. Spearheading this project is Shaalini Gupta,a Member of the Board of Directors of Soccer Group India. She leads the R&D and Special Product Development at Soccer International Pvt. Ltd.

The Sound Ball is available for purchase on the brand’s website – www.vector-x.com

Amitt K Singh gained 15kgs for a horror anthology web film titled Horror Notes

After playing Inspector Vinod in Bhaukaal recently. Now he’s all bulked up for a horror anthology web film starring Adah Sharma, Siddhanth Kapoor, Anuritta Jha, Dipanita Sharma & Mishti Chatterjee.Amitt is playing lead in one of the stories along with Anuritta, who was last seen in MX player’s Aashram.The story called “Pravaasi” written and directed by Elvin Raja & produced by Shahana Sunny of Creative music productions happens in two parallel timelines in present and 3 millenniums ago. It explores the cyclic nature of good Vs evil with a twist of horror.

Amitt is all excited for his body transformation and exclaims, “ yes, it’s a very special project for me, I would like to thank my director for believing in me. I had never attempted such different and brave character. When this project came to me, I was asked to gain 15kgs and I got really excited. I had 2 months to prepare for my character and I achieved the given weight target. I realised that my transformation helped me to get into the skin of the character who’s an Warrior gone rogue who is now a maniacal blood junkie who kills for fun.

Ask Shahnaz Husain

Frequently asked questions answered by Shahnaz Husain

I have oily skin. Can I use astringent mixed with rose water? Tell me how to use cleanser, toner, scrub and moisturizer. In which order should they be used?

If you have oily skin, you can wash the face with soap and then wipe with rose water and astringent lotion mixed in equal quantities. It would tone the skin, reduce oiliness and also complete the cleansing process. Buy a face wash for oily skin. Wash the face with it twice a day, morning and night. The cleanser should be used first, then astringent-toner and then moisturizer. Your moisturizer should be oil-free. Look for a day cream for oily skin. It would help to reduce the oily look. Scrubs suit oily skin. It may be used two or three times a week, after cleansing in the morning and before applying toner. Apply on face and rub gently on the skin with circular movements. Wash it off with water.

I am suffering from head lice. I comb with the lice comb, but the nits stick to the hair. Please suggest a remedy for this.

Apply apple cider vinegar on the hair and scalp. After an hour, comb with a fine lice comb and get the nits (eggs) taken out by hand. Vinegar loosens the nits and they are easier to remove. The nits must be taken out by hand. Then wash the hair with a mild herbal shampoo. After shampoo, add two tablespoons vinegar to a mug of water and use as a last rinse. Then comb again with the lice comb. Do this daily for one week.

I have hair growth on my upper lip. I am afraid of using anything that may lead to excess growth. Please help me out.

Waxing at a beauty salon may help. Waxing is said to gradually lessen hair growth. Home remedies do not remove facial hair. But, they help to lessen facial hair growth if used regularly over a period of time. You may try any of the following remedies for discouraging facial hair growth. Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of hair growth. Wash off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week. Apply a paste of turmeric powder and milk and rub this on the skin with a circular motion. It is said to discourage facial hair, but it may leave a slight yellowish colour on the skin.

About Shahnaz Husain

Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honoured with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.

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