Beauty and Personal Grooming

The summer heat, this time took a toll on my skin in the form of prickly heat. So I had to turn to one of the oldest, trusted & well-known prickly heat powders around for a long time - Nycil. Yes, today I'm going to review Nycil Prickly Heat Powder , its herbal variant, in fact known by the name Nycil Cool Herbal  Powder !

Cashew apples had been growing abundantly in our garden during the months of March and April. And we had a great time eating these fruits either by cutting them in slices or in juice form .

A long haul flight can sometimes feel a bit like limbo. A whole day suspended in a 200 square foot box surrounded by two inches of aluminium, possibly squashed between two complete strangers. There’s no hopping off to run those forgotten errands, or even, unless you’re travelling wifi-style, answering those beckoning emails! As such, there’s a tendency to pack for every possible kind of boredom or inconvenience that might occur. Image source

The warmer months of the year aren’t just about crop tops and cut off jean shorts, summer jackets are an important staple too. While hot weather clothes and bathing suits tend to get all the attention, lightweight layers are a must have for the season. Depending on the climate, a spring jacket or summer outerwear piece can be anything from a breezy sheer kimono to a comfy denim jacket. Lightweight layers also come in handy when moving from out in the sun to an air conditioned interior, or when going day to night with dropping temperatures. We’ve compiled a list of some great styles for the season. Read on for our picks for lightweight layering outerwear options.

Cornstarch , or cornflour (makkai ka atta) , is the starch of the maize grain, commonly known as corn. According to Dee Anna Glaser, MD, associate professor of dermatology at St. Louis University school of medicine, Cornstarch is one of the best home remedies to prevent irritated skin , as it relieves chafing by forming a protective absorbent layer between you and the outside world. With less friction, the irritation lessens when the skin rubs against itself or something else. Dr Glaser further says that you can also reduce the amount of moisture that normally develops over the course of a day by sprinkling odor-prone areas with cornstarch.

Discover science-backed cooling techniques that go way beyond the usual summer advice. Summer has arrived with all its glory—the longer days, the vacation vibes, and yes, that relentless heat that seems to sap every ounce of energy from us and leaves us grumpy by noon! We've all heard the standard advice a million times: drink water, wear cotton, find some shade. But what if I told you there are some fascinating, unconventional ways to beat the heat that go beyond the obvious? From ancient breathing techniques to the surprising power of our own minds, there's a whole world of cooling strategies that most of us have never even considered. Let me share some discoveries that might just change how you think about staying cool this summer. The Mind Trick That Started It All I love skimming through the Sunday Edition of Times of India supplement to read Vinita Dawra Nangia articles. She always has some wonderful insights to share in her column O-Zone. In one of her Sunday articles,...

In this scorching summer heat, our parched throats yearn for cool water to quench our thirsts. This liking for cold fluids and beverages could well be evolutionary in origin if we go by this PubMed study . While the Internet is replete with articles about how drinking cold water is bad for your health, interferes with digestion ,  causes dreaded diseases such as cancer , there seems to be little truth in this statement. Unless a person is in a state of hypothermia (low body temperature) or severe dehydration, there is no reason to believe that drinking cold water could harm a person. So go ahead and consume cool, chilled drinks without any guilt. Also cold foods and beverages do not harm any of our internal organs, so no need to worry. However consumption of  too much of water / fluids after an intense workout or after spending several hours in hot sun should be avoided. [Refer to this study ]

Trends in fashion change fast and this summer brings a whole new world of options when it comes to a fashionable well-dressed gent. The tendency to combine the aspects of comfortable and elegant is still big and it’s more than obvious in this year’s key summery elements for a stylish look.

Just because the cosmetic industry may spend billions on marketing expensive dry skin care products at considerable expense to you, doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. The above natural remedies we have mentioned above are effective and great ways to take care of yourself, without adding expense to your life you could be enjoying elsewhere! Most people don’t know that they can take care of their skin naturally and without huge expense, using a little known household kitchen item – Baking soda !

The scorching heat of summer is here! And like thousands of other fashion divas, you must be worried too about what to wear and what not. Comfort is indeed the main consideration while shopping for summer attires. But that does not mean that you’ll have to compromise on the fashion part. Here are some trendy choices to consider while you are clothes shopping online for summers.

With the summers fast approaching, its time to bring out the summer dresses, breezy skirts and the colorful shorts to beat the heat and get your holiday vibe on. So for those looking to avoid the scorching heat, here is our guide to help you dress smart and enjoy this season.  

Every woman loves to look fashionable and beautiful. For this, they look for the mesmerizing and viral-worthy collection of not just the dresses but also the accessories. Women keep a close eye on the latest trends and carefully watch every fashion stay abreast with the vogue. With the change is the season, the search for latest style trends has again started. Almost every woman is exploring the online world for the style trends for spring and summer 2016. (Possibly you are also reading this post for the same reason.)

If you happen to reside in a country (somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere) that requires you to hibernate more than staying outdoors due to cold weather, you will desperately be waiting for summers. Summers are that time of the year when you can easily flaunt your beautiful body and skin. Imagine those beautiful summer dresses that you have been waiting to show-off!

The theme for summer 2015 could be summed up as everything old is new again. From what’s underneath to what’s on top, the trend is to reinvent pieces from a simpler time. Don’t worry – these pieces don’t look or feel old. They are modern day – retro. Here are five looks you will want to try today.

“You have the right attitude towards it. Summers, have become an unwanted and a much-maligned guest in India. No one seems to want them or like them,” laments Shobha who has reasons to enjoy the winters as well as the summers with equal fervor. She continues, “Have you ever seen a child ever cribbing about the summers or winters? It is always the mother who is complaining, “ Arey, thand lag jayegi ” or “ Garmi lag jayegi ”. Of course, with a little planning, you can have fun even in stuffy and sultry days of summer.”

There it is—summers again, spring is heading us towards warm weather and sunny skies. Time to get rid of those long warm pants and switch to sexy shorts and skirts. But, is there something that is stopping you from showing your legs off. For many of us, these wonderful summer days can become quite stressful. Everyone doesn't have perfect legs and sometimes it becomes quite embarrassing to display them.

Finally the sun is out, and we can leave our stuffy rooms and the four walls we have been staring at for the last couple of winter months. We have picked up our phones, called our friends and arranged a coffee house meeting for a spring gossip session. And what are you going to wear? Probably like all women, you have just enough clothes in your wardrobe, but the problem will be that it is all last season. If you have no time to go shopping, the good thing about living in the 21st century is that women’s clothing can be bought online. Your new pair of Marry Janes are just a click away, but what else will you need this season to keep in pace with the trends? Here are a couple of necessary items you should fill your closet with this spring.

Summer is on its way, bringing higher temperatures and higher hemlines. Do you feel ready to don your suit and sandals and hit the beach? If not, here are some tips to help you get ready for the long summer days ahead.

The habit of taking a bath and keeping oneself clean began well before man even suspected that cleanliness had anything to do with health. The very first baths were probably taken for a combination of ceremonial, religious and aesthetic reasons. It was only later that people began to realise that they looked better after a bath. They also derived a lot of fun doing it, adding many pleasures to the basic ritual, including exercises, massages, perfuming, etc. Even today, we bathe not only to keep ourselves clean and healthy but also for the sheer pleasure and comfort. In respect to health, a good bath is necessary to equalize circulation, improve digestion and the muscle tone and at the same time, give a boost to the activity of the perspiratory glands and get rid of dead cells and toxic matter from the body. Even an ordinary bath serves as an excellent beauty and health routine.

There isn't anything that goes better with a tan than sparkling white teeth. We all get caught up in toning our tummies or smoothing our feet when we prepare for summer but it's important to not neglect our dental health. It's hard not to smile during this deliciously wonderful season, so make sure your teeth are in tip top shape to brave the world with your beautiful smile.