Beauty and Personal Grooming

Eyes are one of the most expressive features of the face and naturally thick, long eyelashes enhance their beauty. Most women are keen to know about the products, natural or otherwise; which can make their lashes grow longer.

It’s a known fact that high levels of cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol in the blood contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries in the heart). Compared to other races, Indians are found to be genetically more predisposed to heart attacks. Hence all health conscious people should try and maintain normal cholesterol levels to prevent the risk of heart attacks. Not all cholesterol is bad. Normally LDL (Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) cholesterol is referred to as bad cholesterol and HDL (High-density lipoprotein cholesterol) as good cholesterol.

Wheat is an excellent source of iron and phosphorous. The outer layer of the barn provides fiber which gives bulk and regulates the absorption and excretion of nutrients from the body. The germ contains riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin E and trace minerals such as zinc, copper, iron and magnesium. Wheat is the best nourishing food which can be easily given to patients and even babies.

Read through Make-up-Initial steps Choose your foundation according to your skin type: * an oil-free base for oily skins which help control and absorb the excess oil secretion and keep the skin oil-free and glowing for hours. * a moisturizing foundation for dry skins and * a water-base pigment for the combination skin . The color of the foundation you choose should be as close to your natural skin tone as is possible. Shades that are much lighter than your skin tone, or foundations with a pink tinge, should be avoided. Foundations are available in different forms: 1. Liquid foundation, 2. Cream foundation 3. Solid foundation in stick, block or cake form. Before buying test the foundation on your face and on the back of your hand. Concealer: A bit of concealing is sometimes necessary to cover up dark under-eye circles, scars or pimple blemishes. Concealers are available in stick or cream form. Remember: A skin with wrinkles or pimples must avoid heavy foundations a...

Blemish: You are all set to go for an exciting outing or an important meeting when suddenly a red sensitive blemish pops out on your face overnight, much to cover your consternation.

Cough is a reflex mechanism to expel any irritant from the trachea or wind pipe. Coughing can be due to number of conditions like cold and flu and more serious conditions like chronic bronchitis, asthma and whooping cough. Coughs must not be suppressed and should be allowed to run its normal course. In fact ‘coughs’ are good for the lungs. The phlegm should be expelled out.