Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Types of Dandruff: Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying an Anti-Dandruff Product

December 13, 2016 Srijitaan, Anti-Dandruff, Before, Buying, dandruff, In, Keep, mind, of, Product, Things, to, types

Hush yourself and look away from that swanky black shirt or your stunning little black dress as dandruff can get ruthless. The little white flakes can wreak havoc, putting you in an embarrassing situation in a social gathering. And besides depriving you of an exciting wardrobe, dandruff can cause itchy scalp, making it hard for you to manage on a day-to-day basis.Dandruff is often attributed to poor hygiene and/or improper diet. In most cases it results from the flaking of scalp triggered due to dryness. Dietary nourishment as well as…

Men’s Skin: 5 Face Care Tips to Prevent Acne and Blemishes

December 13, 2016 Srijita5%;, acne, and, Blemishes, Care, Face, men's, Prevent, skin, Tips:, to

When we talk about skin and beauty, unknowingly or so, we always refer to women, side-lining the men. In the polluted urban cities that we live in, skin care is imperative to both men and women. In fact, men have thicker skin as compared to women, with larger pores that become a magnet for all kinds of dirt and debris if proper care is not taken. At the same time, men’s facial skin experiences the trauma of shaving every day, and this makes their skin more vulnerable to irritation. The…

Guava Leaves for Hair Growth: How to Use This Ancient Beauty Remedy

December 13, 2016 SrijitaAncient, beauty, for, Growth, Guava, hair, How, leaves, remedy, This, to, Use

Winter mornings are beautiful; the dewy grass, foggy sky and piping hot masala chai. But as much as I love the season, I dread it for the beauty woes it brings along with it, particularly hair fall. It’s hard to put in words my struggle with hair fall over the years. From undergoing various salon treatments to using expensive hair products claiming to bring respite, I have tried it all. Yet none of them have brought me any luck. And just when I was giving up, I discovered a miraculous…

Besan for Skin: 10 Best Natural Packs for All Skin Types

December 13, 2016 Srijita10', All, Besan, Best, for, natural, Packs, skin, types

Besan ubtan is just another desi nuska our mothers and grandmothers have up their sleeves, something that’s been passed down from generation to generation. And we assure you, it’s no hoax. Besan (gram flour) has antimicrobial properties and is known to remove dirt and toxins from deep within. That’s perhaps why it is used on every soon-to-be Indian bride, to give her a beauty boost and make her skin glow (and how!) on her big fat wedding day. The best part about besan (gram flour) is that it works for…

Health Benefits of Cloves (Laung): A Spice That Deserves More Attention

December 13, 2016 Srijita(Laung):, a, Attention, Benefits, Cloves, Deserves, Health, More, of, Spice, That

One of my favourite winter spices, cloves are often pushed to the edge of your plate. They are mostly used to flavour dishes but seldomly eaten whole. But if you’d know about their impressive qualities, you’d agree they deserve more attention. Looking back, cloves were probably first used by Chinese emperors to hide bad breath. Over the years, cloves grabbed a prominent place in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda to treat nausea, digestive disorders and flu. The clove tree which is native to Indonesia bears dry, aromatic flower buds which…

Message on Dangers of Smoking Not Getting Through: Cardiologist

December 13, 2016 SrijitaCardiologist, Dangers, Getting, Message, Not, of, On, Smoking, through

The message about the dangers of smoking and its correlation with heart attacks is not getting through to the public strongly enough, a leading cardiologist has warned and added that younger smokers are at the greatest risk.While the government can resort to punitive methods or declare substances as illicit, the best strategy is to improve our health education, recommends Dr (Col) Anil Dhall, Director of Cardiovascular Sciences at Venkateshwar Hospital here. Awareness of the risks of smoking is undoubtedly an important public health message, because it potentially allows targeted intervention…