How To Remove Skin Tan?

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Tan can occur anywhere on your body depending on the rate and intensity of exposure to sun. It is summer, and your chance to get a sun tan is more than other seasons. The ultra violet rays of the sun will cause an increased production of melanin, which will result in skin tan. This usually will be of an uneven tone. The remedial measures for sun tan usually focus on the renewal of new cells under the tan and to exfoliate the affected skin. If sun tan and skin care are the main factors that force you to keep a distance from your summer outdoor fun, then here are some effective and easy remedies. Try these tips and play in the sun without worrying about sun tan.

How To Remove Skin Tan? 

Exfoliation: Mix salt or sugar, essential oil in a small bowl and a teaspoon of honey. Blend until you get a smooth texture. Add lemon juice and blend with spoon. Gently scrub this on your face in circular motion to exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Doing this two times a week will remove tan from the face.

Gram flour can be used to scrub the skin after mixing with water. Wash it after 10 minutes. This is an effective method to remove tan and to make your skin fair. If you have oily skin, this will be the best method.

Lime juice and honey are very effective for removing sun tan. Apply the mixture of equal quantity of honey and lemon juice directly on the tanned skin. Leave for 20 minutes and wash using a mild soap. This can be used daily if you are getting exposed to sun for a long time.

Yogurt is a very good solution for your skin tan. Apply yogurt on your skin. Keep it for half an hour and then wash it off. This will effectively remove sun tan and will keep your skin look fresh.

Sandal wood turmeric pack is another choice for removing skin tans. Mix equal quantity of sandal wood and pure turmeric powder. Add rose water to form a paste. Apply this on your skin and leave until it is dry. Wash using cold water. 

Milk lemon pack is another easy home remedy for tanned skin. Mix three tablespoons of milk and one tablespoon of lemon in a bowl. Apply on the affected skin and let it dry. Wash off with cold water when it dries.

Lemon glycerine pack can be used to make your skin fresh and free from tan after spending a whole day in the sun. Mix glycerine and lemon in equal ratio. Apply the mixture on the affected portion of your skin and wash when it dries. 

Home Remedies For Genital Odour In Women

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Genital odour is an extremely embarrassing problem that will keep you mentally disturbed.  Treating or managing your body odour is easy and has many options. But most of us are diffident to take a step forward to resolve genital odour. The problem is more prominent in women, due to the anatomical and physiological peculiarities of vagina. A healthy genital area always keeps a distinct smell.  Before thinking of some tips to solve your problem, you have to identify the reason of your smelly vagina. Consult a doctor and make sure you don’t have other medical conditions like yeast fungal infections, leukorrhea or other genital diseases.

You may think that bad odour is due to poor hygiene. But this may not be true always. There are many other factors that will contribute to this like pH changes, certain medications or different stages of the menstrual cycle. Genital odour management is more imperative when it comes to your bedroom. This will take away all your self-confidence especially if the problem is noted and commented on by your partner. But do not worry. Here are some easy remedy tips for your awkward genital odour.

Home Remedies For Genital Odour In Women 

Personal hygiene: This plays an important role in avoiding smelly genitals. Wash the genital area regularly, especially if you sweat more than normal. Remember to wash thoroughly before coming out of toilet and after having sex.

Avoid excessive washing and use of douches:  Excessive washing will give you an opposite result. This will affect the normal pH balance of the vagina, causing bacteria other than normal commensals to grow and create a foul smell.

Wear panty liner and cotton under garments: Wearing a scented panty liner is an easy tip to try. This will absorb the excess discharge and sweat.  Give up those fancy synthetic panties, and prefer cotton undergarments. These will keep you dry and take away any bad odour.

Use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a natural anti-bacterial. Add 1 to 2 cups of it to your bath water and use it for washing your genital area. The vinegar helps to get rid of toxins and bacteria that causes genital odour.

Take yogurt: If you suspect yeast infection, adding yogurt to your diet may help. Yogurt is rich in lactobacillus, which helps to restore the normal vaginal pH level. Eat two cups of unsweetened, plain yogurt daily. Another option is to insert a tampon soaked in plain yogurt into vagina and washing it off thoroughly after some time.

Indian gooseberry: Include it in your diet as it is a natural blood purifier and organic cleanser which helps to control infections that may causes vaginal odour. It is a natural remedy for those who have leukorrhea. 

Remedies For Dark Fingers and Toenails

Your hands and feet are the correct indicator of your beauty and hygiene. All the time and effort you invested in making your face beautiful, keeping your body in shape or wearing the most trendy clothes will be a waste if you do not have a clean and healthy hand and foot. One of the most important problems that may make you disturbed is the dark colour of your nails. It is true that your foot says about your health because in most cases this darkening of nails is associated with some health related issues.

 Along with trying any methods to resolve your problem, finding out the source from which you got it will help in prevention.  If it is due to a fungal infection, it can be from public pools, public showers, saunas or other places where you expose your fingers to moisture. In certain cases trauma, agnail or even excess use of low quality nail polish will result in nail discolouration.

Usually, a black nail due to infection will eventually fall off and regenerate on its own. But if pain or signs of infection persists or if the discoloration covers 25 percent or more of your nail, you have to seek medical advice. But generally, it is easy to manage this dark colour of your finger and toe nails, using some simple and easy tips and tricks. Try these tips to get rid of those unwanted dark discolouration of your nails.

Remedies For Dark Fingers and Toenails 

Keep nails dry: Since moisture enhances the dark colour of your nails, try to keep your nails dry. After bathing, swimming or any activity that makes your feet wet or sweaty, dry them as soon as possible.

Water and vinegar: Soak your fingers in a solution of water and vinegar for at least half an hour. Do this daily. This lowers the pH of your nails and because of this fungus will not survive. Be patient, as it will take some time to effect.

Use an anti-microbial soap: Using an anti-microbial soap will help to prevent further infections. This will help to speed up the action of any treatment taken for dark nails.

Use tea-tree oil: Mix tea-tree oil with vinegar and alcohol. Apply this to your nails with a dropper. Doing this regularly will help to manage dark colour of your nails.

Trim with care: Never tear off affected nails with your fingers. Always use a clean nail clipper or long-handled nail scissors. The best time to trim your nails is after bathing when the nails are soft enough.

Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar Drops: Combine equal amount of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Drop the peroxide-vinegar solution on the nail. Do the treatment every day as needed.

Allow air circulation: Try to be barefooted. This will increase air circulation around your toe nail. Increased air circulation will keep the nails dry.

Cedar wood oil: This is known to have anti fungal properties. It is effective in keeping sweat and moisture away from your feet.  Applying cedar wood oil will help to reduce the dark colour of your nails.

Apple cider vinegar:  This will help to remove dark coloured nails to promote growth of new one. Soak a cotton piece in the vinegar and tie them onto the affected nail. Doing it regularly every night will make your nails extra soft so that it will be very easy to trim it off.

Use moisture absorbing socks: If your problem is dark toe nails, remember to use a moisture absorbing socks. Instead of synthetic socks, go for cotton ones. Do not use tight shoes.

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What We Expect From Our Partner?

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Harmony in thoughts and action is the most important thing to be happy in a family. As we know, all are not alike and different individuals have different streams of thought, hence complete harmony in everything is just an ideal case which never occurs. But this does not validate complete negation of others feelings just because you have a different opinion.  Co-operation, compassion and adjustments from the side of both partners can make a happy family.

Nothing will make your life more beautiful than loving and being loved. Getting a partner of your mind’s choice to share your love will make it even more exciting. Everyone will have expectations about their partner to be in a certain way which will make the relation successful. These are some of those desired characteristics every partner seeks in their dear ones.

·         Love: The first and foremost thing everyone wants from their partner is love. They expect love to be unconditional and everlasting. Everybody wants to feel that they are loved. Expressing love and affection will make a relation strong.

·         Understanding: Without proper understanding no relations can survive. Knowing the partner’s passion, interests, likes and dislikes can form a better understanding. Everyone wants their partner to provide some space and time to listen what they have to say.

·         Care: Either it is men or women it is essential to get good care from the partner to have a healthy relation. Emotional support from your partner will give you enough strength to overcome any crisis in the life.

·         Trust and sharing: Trust is the foundation of every relation. All partners expect to be trusted by their better half and to share any personal matters with trust to them. Once broken, it will not be the same, even if you think you succeeded in joining it back.

·         Respect: Everybody expects respect from their partner as an individual. Everyone wants their personality and interests to be properly considered by the partner.

·         Romantic attraction: Romance is the bonding force between partners and is essential to enjoy togetherness. Romance gives excitement which adds energy and life to the relation.

·         Appreciation: The desire of getting appreciated will be there in everybody’s mind. It is essential to keep up the inspiration towards any passion.

·         Friendship: It will be a dream for everyone to be considered as the best friend by the partner. It will avoid ego and clashes. It will help to express ourselves without being conscious of rights and wrongs.

·         Commitment: Another key factor that everybody seeks in their partner is commitment for an everlasting relationship.

As dreams and imaginations are not limited to one person, remember to satisfy your partner’s expectations as well.

Why You Need A Health Insurance

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 Life is a series of expected an unexpected incidents that could have a significant impact on your financial situation. Insurance is an assurance of financial support in case of any crisis. Health insurance particularly aims on your health related needs like medical diagnosis and treatment. In this modern world, where we are leading an advanced lifestyle, the need of a health insurance is more.

 Even though we all are aware about the importance of a medical insurance, we will not think about taking one until we meet a crisis due to any medical emergency which can hit you at any time. This unplanned visit to doctor may change all your family budget plans. The increasing cost of hospitalization and healthcare expenses have made health insurance an inevitable necessity. Here is why you need a health insurance. 

Why You Need A Health Insurance

Go relaxed to your doctor: Insurance plans offer services not only for a wide range of health issues, but also for your lifestyle. There will be a certain number of specific diseases covered by the policy. If you have a health insurance, go relaxed when you visit a doctor for any of these diseases. On the basis of the doctor’s report, you will get a lump sum amount from the company.

Hospital expenses:  A health insurance plan typically covers the hospitalisation expenses for treatment of disease and accident. This includes room rent, medicine expenses, specialist fees, diagnostic expenses and other medical expenses related to treatment. Pre and post hospitalisation expenses will also be paid to a certain extent, but will depend on the policy you have taken. 

Pay for your gym membership: Many people do not realise that you may be able to claim Gym Membership and Weight Management Program fees based on the type of health insurance you are choosing. So taking a health insurance will provide added benefits to your body.

Save tax:  We all prefer to have options that will help us save our taxes as well as offer a good return on investment. One of the best investments undoubtedly, is health insurance, which can save a good amount of your income tax bill.

Select the most suitable plan which will be more useful for you, after checking the offer documents for details. Be sure about the conditions, limits, and waiting periods of  plans before proceeding with any decision to purchase. Taking a health insurance will offer you peace of mind.

Keep Your Home Summer Ready

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Summer is the time to lighten up and to add cheerful colors to your home. It is time to add enjoy more shining plain summer. Rearrange your living area and make it more comfortable for the hot summer months.  Summer home décor projects are a great way to refresh your living space. A beautiful interior can add extra shine to your rooms. Make your rooms more spacious and bright this summer. There is no need to think of a big investment for making a change. If you have some creative ideas, you can change small and simple to big and wonderful.

Set a summer theme with bright and light colors with some green and enjoy the change. Decorate your home taking advantage of all the summer sunshine. Remember to make a difference with natural elements, such as plants, pebbles or seashells and to extend your living area outside, and get connected with your surroundings.  If you are ready to spend a few hours for making your home ready to welcome another summer, here are some tips which will help you.

1.      Decorative pillow and cushion:  This is one easy way to make your room look luxurious this summer. Get inspired by the bright, sunny colors of summer. Light fabric with dark strips will be perfect for this season.

2.      Flower votive displays: Fresh flowers are not only perfect for spring but also for summer shine.  It creates tabletop decorations fit for relaxed summer entertaining.

3.      Move your room to outdoors: Move your interiors to outside. Consider an outdoor dining or living room set-up in your yard or balcony. Remember to take measures for shades for day and lights for night. Pillow seats and potted plants create the perfect setting for an outdoor summer.

4.      Wooden furniture: Plain wooden furniture will be perfect for making your rooms look elegant this summer. Plain furniture and stripped accessories will be a good combination.

5.      Window curtains:  Change your curtains now. Light cotton curtains will be the perfect choice. Remember to make it match your room theme color.

6.      Go stripped or floral: Stripped or floral designs are the best choice for a summer season. Add it where ever you can. Bed sheet, cushions, pillows, table mat, rugs or curtains can be made unique by this designs.

7.      Interior plants: Add some green to your room when it is all dry out side. This will give make your home lively and lovely.

8.      Floating candles or flowers: Table top decors are all season favorites. Try floating candles or flowers to make your room reflect the shine of summer.

9.      Interior fountain: Nothing will be more soothing in a hot summer that adding a fountain to your interiors. It will keep your room cool and natural.

10.  Paint you rooms: Use light colors which will make your room reflect the sun shine. Wall decors with yellow or orange flower paintings will add beauty.

10 Beauty Benefits Of Castor Oil

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Castor oil is a natural plant oil from the seed of the castor plant. Castor Oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, which possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which contribute to a beautiful body.  

Castor oil is commonly used as a laxative, but it has many other wonderful properties as well. It is extremely softening on hair and skin as it has the ability to maintain moisture levels. It is well known for its ability to strengthen hair. It is an emollient oil which acts as a deep conditioner for both skin and hair. Because of these properties, castor oil has been used as a hair and skin cosmetic for thousands of years.

Many derivatives of ricinoleate, are used in some common cosmetic products like soaps, eyeliner, deodorant, lipstick or perfumes. If you are looking forward to a good option to replace chemical treatments for any of your beauty problems, consider castor oil as your first choice.  Add castor oil also to your beauty kit and enjoy the new changes it brings. Here are some beauty benefits of castor oil.

1.      Fades age spots: Using castor oil is an easy way to fade age spots. Rub the oil over the age spot and massage in a gentle circular motion two times a day.

2.      Promotes hair growth: Castor oil is well-known for its ability to promote hair growth. Apply castor oil on the scalp and massage gently. Leave it for half an hour and then wash off with mild shampoo.

3.      Hair conditioning: The natural fatty acids in castor oil make it a good hair conditioner. Apply castor oil to the full length of your hair at least 15 minutes prior to the use of shampoo.

4.      Good for hand and nails:  Castor oil can be used to massage your hand which will keep it free from wrinkles. Apply castor oil to your cuticles and nails every night before bed. Castor oil softens the cuticle and prevents cracking.

5.      Skin cleansing: Castor oil is very similar to skin's natural oils. Because of this, it will help to keep the moisture of the skin.

6.      Treat cracked heels: If you are worrying about your cracked heels, then definitely it is time for you to start applying castor oil on your cracked foot.

7.      Prevent wrinkles: Castor oil is very effective in removing wrinkles. Massage the oil on your skin until it gets absorbed completely. Wash it off after some time.

8.      Effective on skin moles: Mix castor oil with 2 tbsp. of baking soda. Apply this paste generously to the mole. Remove after some time. Repeat the procedure for several days until the mole is removed.

9.      Act as skin moisturiser: It can be effectively used on dry and rough skin to make them smooth and supple. It is a good skin emollient which keeps the skin hydrated.

10.  Diminish stretch marks:  Mix two tablespoons of almond oil and one tablespoon of castor oil. Rub in circular motion over the stretch marks. Keep for ten minutes and then wash off.

11.  Prevent sagging of skin: As we grow older, our skin  loses its elasticity gradually and this causes the skin to sag. Castor oil can be used effectively for preventing sagging skin. Castor oil will keep the skin moisturised and tight.

Beauty Benefits Of Wine On Your Skin

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Do you love wine? Are you looking young and charming? No need to wonder thinking about the relation between beauty and wine. It is already proved. According to Richard A. Baxter, MD, a plastic surgeon in Seattle, wine can do miracles on the skin of both men and women. The main contribution is its anti aging effect with the action of antioxidants. 

The health benefits of drinking wine, especially red wine have been revealed over decades. According to  latest skin care studies, the  strong antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and natural alpha hydroxy acids present in wine are strong enough to offer you a more beautiful and healthy skin.

Ways In Which Wine Benefits Your Skin

1.Anti-aging:

Wine contains higher amount of antioxidants called polyphenols, including resveratrol.This is because we use the skin and seeds as part of the fermenting process in wine. These antioxidants are powerful to act against free radicals providing an anti-aging effect.

2.Prevent acne:

Acne-prone skin will respond positively to red wine since the high concentration of the polyphenol resveratrol may act to reduce inflammation. This will also reverse or prevent free radical damage keeping the skin less prone to acne.

3.Treat dry skin:

If you have dry skin, remember to select dry wine with high concentration of Alpha Hydroxy Acids like citric, tartaric, and malic acid. This is extremely helpful in restoring the natural moisture of your skin, keeping it soft and supple.

4.Tone your skin:

Dry red wine can be used directly on your skin as a toner.This will tone your skin to get a more even and smooth appearance. Acne prone skin can get more benefits by using dry red wine as a toner.

5.Exfoliate dead cells:

Mix 1 cup white wine or white wine vinegar with 1 cup of bran.Keep this for almost 4 hours.This will act as an excellent exfoliant when used as a body scrub.You can use this as a mask also once in a week. 

6.Protect skin from UV damage:

 According to a recent study conducted by AgResearch in New Zealand, white wine has significant benefits in protecting our skin from UV damage. The effect is mainly by the considerable reduction in the level of oxidation of the skin proteins.

Anything is harmful to our body if consumed in more than recommended amounts. Enjoy your favorite drink, but only in moderation. Your skin will also love it for its beauty benefits. 


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