All coffee worshippers know how this drink can brighten up your day and fuel your energy levels to get you through a hectic day. However, this wondrous beverage can also perk up your looks, not just your mornings. Whether in liquid, ground, or extract form, coffee has so many skincare benefits, that you will start loving it even more. Get rid of those dark under-eye circles and puffy eyes, reduce cellulite, exfoliate dead skin cells, or dye your hair, while enjoying a nice cup of your favorite joe. Continue reading
Where are my 30-something girls?
Yes girls, hitting 30 is the right age to begin your anti-ageing journey. And if you ask me about the best anti-ageing cream to start with – I will always tell you to get on the Olay TRAIN! Continue reading
According to a legend, mangosteen was the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria. No matter if it is a myth or a historical fact, mangosteen indeed has a lot of health benefits. Before the official list of reasons why you should have a mangosteen as a part of your diet, Continue reading
With long nights and souring temperatures, summer is finally here! So girls, before you go out and have fun in the sun, here are some top skincare tips to summer proof your skin against six skin sins by The Skin Center
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Summer Skincare Tips by The Skin Center
A lot has been said and written on what is to be done to have glorious looking skin and to look your best. However, it is equally important to know factors which destroy your skin and cause it to look dull, lead to an uneven skin tone and make one look tired and older than the actual age. ‘The Skin Center’ attempts to address the six most common skin sins that many commit and that have the potential to destroy skin and appearance. Continue reading
Under Eye Skin Guide – 2
Troubled with dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness around your eyes? Learn what causes dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes and how you can treat them in my previous post here.
Now if you want to know whether over the counter eye creams for dark circles and wrinkles can really change the look of your eyes and under eye area, the answer is yes!
Every season is sunscreen season, right? But let’s confess girls, we only get serious about applying sunscreen, when the weather begins to heat up! Isn’t it? And now when the spring sun has started to bite, we all have become obsessed with finding the best sunscreen. Continue reading
Although, chemical peels are the most popular and sought after cosmetic procedures, they are also the most misunderstood skin treatments available. To know what is a chemical peel treatment, different types of chemical peels, their effects, recovery time, cost, and risks involved please refer to my previous post here.
In this post, I will talk about the long term effects of chemical peels, the right candidates for chemical peel treatments, and whether I would personally like to undergo chemical peel treatment for skin rejuvenation or not. Continue reading
Chemical peels being a non-surgical, relatively inexpensive procedure with a promise of resolving all skin problems is fast gaining popularity among women and young girls alike. From acne to wrinkles, scars to pigmentation, a series of chemical peels performed at a doctor’s office can easily and safely get you rid of all these skin problems. Continue reading
I was having a busy day at the office. In fact, my life had taken on a hectic track with numerous priorites yelling for attention all at the same time. No doubt, the beauty freak in me had to take a back seat. While, I was still religiously following my basic skin care rituals, cleansing, toning and moisturizing and washing my face before going to bed, come what may, I was shocked to see my image on the washroom mirror of my office.
All kinds of spots, blotchy complexion, big open pores and limp hair stared back at me. I never knew stress and mood can have such deep impact upon your skin. We all have heard about this well known phrase “our eyes are windows to our soul”. But how we feel inside, reflects so well on the outside has now been scientifically proven. Where happiness brightens your complexion, blues make your skin look dark and sullen.
Well, not just the skin, your mood affects your mane too. Hair become dull and lifeless. Linger a little longer in the funk and soon wrinkles will start forming and hair will start falling. Scary but true. Now here is some beauty science, why this happens and how this happens. I know we love things that are all girlie and easy but beauty requires a little bit of brains too. Learn how different moods affect the look of your skin and health of your hair.
Take Stress and Age Your Face:
This is the biggest beauty bummer. Stress causes the adrenal glands to increase the production of cortisol hormone. While, cortisol helps you achieve your tasks and keep you going, it depletes your system overtime leading to hormonal problems like hair loss, acne, skin discoloration, pigmentation and dull complexion.
Feel Low and Blow Your Glow:
No matter what the reason but the moment you start feeling low, you actually blow all radiance off your skin. Blues leach all moisture from your skin cells causing dehydration. Dark circles, puffy eyes, lack lustre skin and dull, flat hair are mainly due to dehydration. Overtime, it can lead to loss of collagen creating fine lines and premature wrinkles.
Anger & Frown, Dig Burrows in your Brow:
Ever wondered how do you look when you frown? You actually have to raise your eye brows up high your crown and lower the corners of your mouth down to your neck to construct a formidable frown. Quite a hard work! No surprise, it takes only 17 muscles to smile, while 43 to frown. The tension mars all your beauty, digging big burrows in your brows and pulling down your entire face. Another reason, you should have control over that menacing temper.
Get Scared and Make Your Skin Go Pale:
Too much of anxiety, nervousness, unnecessary fear and fretting cause all blood from the body including your face march towards the heart as your mind goes into ‘fight or flight’ response. When all blood will move out from your face, obviously your skin would wear a pale and ghostly appearance.
So the next time you ask mirror mirror on the wall, do a quick mood check deep inside your heart. No matter, what the situation, how you feel, finally it all shows on your face. Laughter is the best medicine, we all know, but laughter is the greatest beauty aid, we now know.
Laughter along with releasing the feel good hormone, endorphin, increases blood flow to the face, making you look bright and radiant. So for everlasting beauty and natural blush, don’t forget to wear your smile high and keep your spirits from falling dry. Happy Smiling!!
PS: The post was originally published on Aug 5, 2013 and here’s the latest update to it:
“All the emotions you most predominantly express throughout your life become visible on your face. All your pain, fears, worries, judgments, and disapprovals finally get written on your face and reflect as the person you are in your heart and mind. So beauty in the most simple words is a choice that you make daily by choosing the way you feel at the moment.”
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