Health and Beauty Tips

What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a South Asian herb and a spice that is used for a variety of reasons. It can be used in our daily cooking as well as in cosmetic products.  It's called Haldi in Urdu. It contains the compound curcumin which has so many benefits to our health. A pinch of Turmeric contains a good amount of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. It may manage the stress level in the body and improve body immunity. Turmeric Benefits On Skin: Turmeric has numerous benefits for the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and it helps in healing wounds. Turmeric kills bacteria on your skin and its mask reduces inflammation in the skin. Oxidative stress can cause acne and turmeric has antioxidant properties which may help to cure pimples or acne on your face. Turmeric can also help in reducing dark spots and uneven skin tone. It rejuvenates skin cells and makes your skin glow. Turmeric mask reduces dark circles, dry skin, and eczema and gives skin-soothing effe

Home Remedies To Remove Facial Hair Facial hair is unwanted hair and you can change your looks by simply removing it. It's mainly around the upper lips, cheeks, chin or forehead. You may naturally be born with some facial hair or it may appear at some point in your life. There are different methods to remove facial hair but here I am writing about natural home remedies to remove it. These home remedies just not only help to remove hair but also gives your skin a natural glow. 1-Chickpea Flour Mask: Ingredients : For chickpea flour mask take, 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour or besan 1 tablespoon of rice flour 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2-3 tablespoons of milk Besan Benefits On Skin: Besan works as an exfoliator and removes dead skin cells. It also gradually helps in removing facial hair and making even skin tone. It just not only removes excess sebum (face oil) but also moisturises your skin. Rice Flour Benefits On Skin: Rice flour has anti-inflammatory properties and it'

You look beautiful if you have an even tone and glowy skin but if you want to have a fair complexion then you can try the following tips. Use A Right Face Wash & Moisturiser: You can improve your complexion if you take care of your facial skin on a daily basis. You need to wash your face twice a day with a face wash that suits you. There are different varieties of face wash available in the market so only select a face wash that works on your skin type. If you have blemishes then there are also face washes available for blemishes-prone skin. After face washing, pad dry your face and then always use a good moisturizer. Rosehip oil has amazing benefits on the skin. It doesn't only moisturise your skin but it also helps to lighten your skin colour. You can check its benefits in my post ' 4 Best Rosehip Oil Uses'. 3 Steps For Face Cleansing: It's better to do cleansing once or twice a week. It removes dead skin cells and rejuvenates your skin. 1-Cle

Dandruff is common and one in five people has got dandruff. Dandruff causes hair to fall. Men suffer from dandruff and baldness more than women because they usually have weaker scalp barriers than women. Before writing about how to get rid of dandruff, I want you to know what is dandruff and what causes it. What is Dandruff? Dandruff is a skin condition that is caused by the overgrowth of fungus in the skin of the scalp. It's small white or grey flakes on the scalp's skin and when it combines with dirt or oil then it gives itching and sometimes inflammation to the skin. When sebum (natural skin oil) breaks down into oleic acid then many people are sensitive to it and this sensitivity gives itching and inflammation. Dandruff can't be cured completely but there are treatments available that help to control it. Dandruff causes: There can be different causes of dandruff but sometimes the cause is unknown. However, the main reasons behind dandruff in the hair

What Is Oxidative Stress? Oxidative stress causes when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in our body. When we breathe, our body goes into the oxidation process. During this process free radicals also form that react to our body cells and harm or stress them. The oxidation process can be good or bad for the body. Similarly, free radicals can help in repairing cells and it's fine to have some free radicals in the body. The problem starts when free radicals get excited and start attacking the body cells. Therefore, it's better to consume more antioxidants to stabilise highly reactive free radicals. What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants help to stabilise free radicals. They react with free radicals and stop the long free radical chain reactions that damage cells. They improve the body's defence system but according to the latest studies, too many antioxidants are also not good for health. So it's better to have a balance between antioxidants and

When the skin shines and oil can be seen on the face after a few hours of washing the face then these are the signs of oily skin. Oily skin can also have blackheads, acne or large pores on the greasy part of the face. So, if you have an oily face and want to get rid of it then the following are the tips that can help you.                                    Wash & Cleanse Your Skin: For oily skin, it's recommended to wash your face twice a day with a face wash that suits oily skin. When you're going to buy facewash then check whether or not it is suitable for oily skin. Washing too often is also harsh on the skin so using face wash twice a day is just fine. Don't use soaps as most of them are alkaline in nature and can be harsh on the skin. Oily skin is prone to acne and dead skin cells so it's good to properly cleanse your face in the morning and use a scrub 2-3 times a week. Cleansing helps to clear clogged pores and remove excess sebum (natural oil of th

Have A Nice Breakfast A healthy breakfast is always a good start to the day. If you don't eat a proper breakfast then you might end up eating more snacks and also can't gain essential nutrition for the body. Sometimes, we don't give it much importance but it's not the right thing to do so. One of the main reasons for doing a good breakfast, it helps in the proper working of metabolism which may help you in losing your weight fast. Increase Water Intake It is recommended to take 8 ounces of water per day. It doesn't only flush out toxins from your body but it also helps suppress your appetite. Taking water before a meal and in-between meals makes you feel full and you eat less in this way. Also, sometimes we feel hungry but actually, we're thirsty. It's also recommended to replace high calories drink with water. Add Fruits And Vegetables In Your Diet Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet help you lose weight in a healthy manner. Fruits and vege