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7 deadly skin sins

September 9, 2016 Srijita7, deadly, sins, skin

How you age is not just a matter of your genes. Your skin is pretty much a reflection of your lifestyle, which, in turn, is all about how you eat, drink and live. If you are moaning and groaning over why your skin is suddenly looking dull, lifeless, tired or just old, check if you haven’t committed one or more of the seven deadly skin sins. 1. Dehydration Are you getting enough water? Dehydration could be the reason why you look older than you are, and wrinkled. Lack of…

Bronzing hacks you should know

September 9, 2016 SrijitaBronzing, Hacks, Know, Should, You

A bronzer can give you a different look (Thinkstock) It is important to remember to use a bronzer very carefully or you’ll end up looking like a caricature. The idea is to have a subtle look, so you have to choose one that depending on your skin tone. Here are some things to keep in mind… If you notice that your powder has cracked up slightly, fret not. Simply add a few drops of facial oil to the pieces and use it as a liquid bronzer. You can also…

Skincare guide for dark skin

September 9, 2016 SrijitaDark, for, guide, skin, Skincare

No matter how overpromising fairness creams might sound, the truth is – what makes a person beautiful is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook. Dark is beautiful and certainly demands as much attention as a light skin-tone would. We spoke with celebrity cosmetologist Dr. Blossom Kochhar to unravel the best ways of standing out if you are a dusky beauty. Indians believe that fair is beautiful, but we all know about the enigma of ‘dark beauty’. If taken care, dusky skin can beat the ‘sexiness’ of a…

Mermaid Thighs, the anti-thigh gap trend

September 9, 2016 Srijitaanti-thigh, gap, Mermaid, The, Thighs, trend

WHAT IT IS: A trend in which women are posting pictures showing their thighs touching. HOW IT STARTED: The trend is actually an anti-thigh gap campaign, in the sense that it encourages women — with curvy bodies, in particular — to post pictures of their thighs touching, and in the process, be proud of their bodies. And why Mermaid Thighs? Because that’s what the silhouette of a woman whose thighs touch looks like. HOW IT’S DONE: All you have to do is take a selfie showing your thighs touching.…

Why folks are obsessing over oil-based cleansers

September 9, 2016 SrijitaAre, cleansers, folks, obsessing, oil-based, Over, Why

This one is going to break age-old notions that you may have heard all along of how ‘oil clogs the pores’, how it’s ‘bad for sensitive skin’ and more. But if the latest hype is anything to go by, oil-based face cleansers are becoming the new skin obsession. A case in point is how more celebs are turning to coconut oil to remove make-up as it is anti-inflammatory and a skin softener. Here’s more… HOW IT WORKS Derived from natural plant oils, these cleansers use oil instead of the…

Amy Jackson Gets in Shape Following Angelina Jolie’s Diet Regime

August 8, 2016 SrijitaAmy, Angelina, Diet:, Following, Gets, In, Jackson, Jolie's, Regime?, Shape

Being one of the most sought-after female stars in India does not come easy, they have to work hard to maintain and keep up with their appearance as well as talent in the competitive industry. Actress Amy Jackson, orginally from Britain, teaches us a thing or two about hard work and gives us major body goals as she shares her secret to staying fit and getting her body ready for her movie roles. While preparing for her next movie with legendary actor Rajinikanth, Amy Jackson has decided to adopt Angelina Jolie’s diet plan to get fit. The ‘Ekk…