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Purifying Neem and Aloevera Face Wash : Review
Top 3 Beauty Trends for Fall
The Pixie Haircut
Short haircuts are usually synonymous with breezy, summer days. And they also served a practical purpose as well since, historically, long heavy frocks were shed during the warmer seasons. But celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Rihanna were showing edgy new dos that prove that short hair is back in!
Matte Nail Polish
It’s such a strange concept, but matte nail polish is definitely in this fall as the must have beauty item. Matte nail polish is exactly as it sounds—nail polish color without the quintessential glossy sheen. The result is a deeper, richer color with a velvety finish. Some great shades for this fall are matte black nail polish, matte indigo nail polish and matte grey nail polish. The OPI matte nail polish collection features a wide range of autumn appropriate colors with fun names like Russian Navy and You Don’t Know Jacques.
Golden Eyes
An easy way to add a pop of color to your otherwise drab fall attire is to lightly swipe your lids with a sparkly, metallic eyeshadow. We’ve been seeing a lot of neutral and grey lids, but color lovers will never be satisfied with a monotone palette. Try a gold eyeshadow like the Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Gold, Nars Duo Cream Eyeshadow in sheer platinum and sheer gold or Cargo’s Mediterranean Nights Palette. Make your eyes pop this fall!
Guest Post by Linda (Become.com)
Interesting facts
* According to a study, other than clothes, house and flashy cars, the socio-economic status (SES) of a person can be guessed by his or her body language, according to a study.
* According to a study, a strange new fact has come to light. It seems that someone who has momentarily lost confidence in her intelligence is more likely to purchase a pen than a candy bar; the pen helps restore her belief in herself as an intelligent person.
* Lead concentrations in the blood are associated with an increased risk of death from coronary heart diseases. A study of 533 American women has shown that those with blood lead concentrations above a certain amount were three times more likely to die of coronary heart diseases.
* Exercising is good for overall health. We all know this. But British researchers say that rigorous workouts lasting as little as three minutes may help prevent diabetes by helping control blood sugar. Furthermore, exercise combined with adequate sleep is good for more than just your waistline. A recent study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research suggests that regular physical activity can lower a woman's overall risk of cancer – but only if she gets a good night's sleep. Otherwise, lack of sleep can undermine exercise's cancer prevention benefits.
* Do you like coffee? Then beware! Drinking coffee in moderation may be okay and could also be good for your skin but downing more than three cups daily can shrink the size of your breasts. Researchers in
* If you are pregnant, it is best to sleep on your left side. This can help ensure that the foetus receives optimal amount of blood, a main source of crucial nutrients and oxygen. It can also minimize varicose veins and swelling. Dr. Y.S. Thornton, director of the Perinatal Diagnostic Testign Centre at
* Do you remember grandma’s age-old advice “Don’t think too much. Trust your gut.” A recent study, in fact, has found it to be quite true. So don't think too much before purchasing that new car or television for that study has found that .people who deliberate about decisions make less accurate judgments than people who trust their instincts.
* Did you know that rejection can make you more intuitive? New research suggests individuals who have been rejected are more intuitive and can more easily spot phony people. The ability to spot a fabricated smile, exhibited by test subjects who had suffered rejection, could be a relic of our past, the researchers said.
Style tip: Get out of that rut and reinvent yourself
Get out of that rut. Don’t do the same things over and over again. Generally as a basic pointer, if you look the same whether you are wearing jeans or a skirt, then it’s time to change.
There’s no need to go overboard and do some irreversible changes like chopping off your long tresses or thinning your lush eyebrows. Do a little bit everyday.
Think, survey, plan and think again if that is what you want to do it. Reinventing oneself is a good thing and how better than to start with visible ones?
Be bold. Try a new type of dress, a new color you never ventured to buy as “magazines” said it was not your “type”, some funky accessory, something you never dared to do till now.
If you are scared to buy a dress in a very different color, say mustard or shocking red, buy something smaller, a scarf or a top.
If you like it, buy a dress the next season (or when you have enough money).
(Style tip contributed by reader Geeta)
October 15th is Global Hand Washing Day
I normally use Dettol handwash or Dettol antibacterial soap every now and then to clean my hands thoroughly.
It's not really necessary to use an antibacterial soap, even an ordinary soap will do, as recent research has found that antibacterial soaps offer no more protection than good ol' fashioned soap and water.
Sanatana Soap : Review
A spiritually inclined friend of my mine gifted me this soap; the name being Sanatana Soap and the chief ingredients, Neem and Panchagavya. It has a nice smell, doesn't lather much and is rather kind on my normal to dry skin ( it didn't strip my skin dry like many other soaps). It could be suitable for oily & acn-prone skin too (Neem and Panchagavya have antibacterial and antiseptic properties). Now I have to admit that I have used it only thrice, so that's all I can say about it right now. A 75g bar costs just Rs.13/-
(Guest Post by Smitha)
More interesting hair trivia
Here's another interesting collection of some fascinating and little known facts about hair and hair care products:
Hair is made of keratin, an extremely strong protein, largely responsible for hair health. The thicker the layer of keratin, the healthier the hair.
Ceramides and proteins are found naturally just under the hair cuticle-which lies flat on a shaft of hair, making it look smooth and shiny. When the hair is damaged, ceramides are the first casualty.