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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…

Here’s how leaky calcium puts epileptics at heart risk

August 2, 2016 Srijitaat, Calcium, epileptics, Heart, Here's, How, leaky, puts, Risk

Here’s how leaky calcium puts epileptics at heart risk (Keith Brofsky/Getty Images) Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has long bedeviled doctors and now, a team of researchers may have found the cause of it. In a paper, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine reported how a mutation in a gene involved in the regulation of calcium inside brain cells can help trigger blackouts of the brainstem, the center that controls heartbeat and breathing, and increase the risk of sudden unexpected death. “SUDEP turns out to be the most common…

Beauty hacks for the bride-to-be

July 19, 2016 Srijitabeauty, bride-to-be, for, Hacks, The

Woman getting married If you have just a week left for your wedding and have no time for elaborate rituals, here are some quick remedies to make you glow on your big day. Monsoon is that time of the year, where no matter how much you have been taking care of your skin, it will still get oily and make your face look dull. Beautician Nishi Manchandani says, “Most brides have a problem with oily skin during this season. No matter how many facial treatments you have been going…

Age is just a number

July 19, 2016 Srijitaa, Age, Is, Just, Number

Age is just a number (Plume Creative/Getty Images) Anti-ageing treatments can be a tough one to decode. Here’s how to separate myth from fact and make informed choices. Like fine wine, every woman wants to age gracefully. And so, we ditch cigarettes and chug green juices for a youthful glow, stock up on SPF-infused makeup and blow half our paycheck on a small jar of antiageing cream. But how effective are these measures? We blow the lid off eight myths that surround the concept of beauty and help you…

Deepika’s messy bun to Priyanka’s waves: Let your hair rule this monsoon

July 19, 2016 Srijitabun, Deepika's, hair, Let, messy, monsoon, Priyanka's, Rule:, This, to, waves:, Your

Let your hair rule this monsoon (Image Courtesy:Twitter) As we welcome the monsoon, it’s time to embrace the cheerful drizzle and flaunt your gorgeous mane. From Deepika Padukone’s favourite messy bun to Priyanka Chopra’s classy waves, one can easily try out these hairstyles with a few simple ways. Shailesh Moolya, National Creative Director, Hair at Lakme Salon, decodes four of their top hair trends that can add style and glamour to your monsoon look. Deepika Padukone’s messy bun: First, mist the hair with a volume boost product on the…