Awesome Winter tips for Lip care, Hand care. Dry, Cracked Hands and Lips

Winter is the time to give additional love for your lips and hands as they are more prone to dryness and the rough surface so be certain that you are neglecting these parts.

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Winter tips for Lips

1. Never brush or rub your lips with your teeth or fingers, apply a natural exfoliator by mixing a few drops of Argan Pure cold pressed oil with one tablespoon of brown sugar for smoothening lips.

2. Honey is a natural and great moisturiser for a chapped lip. On the go apply honey on your lips or make a paste of honey and glycerin and apply it before going to bed.

3. Use fresh milk cream on your lips and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then, with cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water gently was your lips. Apply this daily to enjoy soft and pink lips.

4. During winter, a lip care routine should be habitual before going to bed. Wash your lips completely with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry with a soft cloth and then immediately apply lip balm.

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Winter tips for Hands

1. Wear rubber gloves for your washing to protect your hands. Always apply a good moisturizer or a hand cream post washing hands to retain moisture.

2. Don’t forget to massage your hands at night with a good nourishing cream and don’t forget to massage your nails and skin around your nails.

3. Before bath, apply oil and massage into your skin. It will help in making your hands soft and supple.

4. Remember to apply cream immediately after the bath. Because your skin will be damp at that time and applying moisturizer soon after you take the bath helps lock moisture in your skin.

5. For winters try soaps with glycerin or shower gels.

6. Prepare a mixture with 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon yoghurt and massage your hands with this mix. Wash it off after 10 minutes to reduce dryness in your hands.

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7. Break the lip-licking cycle: With the onset of winters, lips get very dry. People have a belief that licking their lips will help from dryness. But this have a reverse effect on the lips; saliva makes the lips drier. Remember to keep your body always hydrated by drinking ample amounts of water; this will help in keeping both your body and lips hydrated.

8. Make lip balm a must: Pick lip balms with nourishing and healing properties with ingredients such as organic ghee, almond oil and coconut oil that is highly moisturising and help protect the lips.

9. Lipstick: Lipsticks is an easy solution and a great protection against cold weather and help prevent chapping. Choose lipsticks colours like pink and plum to have fun during winters. The best choice is to opt for lipsticks that not only add a pop of colour to your skin but also moistures the lips. Stuff like Organic ghee, honey, almond oil, Rose oil will help keep lips soft during winters.

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10. Hand cream: Use of hand cream regularly will help protect the hands from dryness, irritation and cracking. Keep your skin nourished and soft with ingredients like kokum butter, organic honey, aloe vera, turmeric, sesame oil. Apricot oil has the ultra-moisturising ability.

11. Sun protection cream: Use of sunscreen cream in winter is not considered as important as in summers. But you have to protect yourself from sunscreen. It is mandatory to protect our skin from the harsh sun rays, which can make them drier and look hydrated. Use a Sun protection cream before going out in sun to keep it from cracking and peeling.

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How to Look Younger? 20 Anti Aging Tricks to Look Young & Beautiful

Looking fabulous in your forties is not impossible all you need to do is stay healthy and fit by following these simple tips regularly, this will make you to know how to make skin glow and young.

1. Drink plenty of Water

Water hydrates your skin, improves its elasticity, hides ugly wrinkles and keeps it glowing. Enough reason to drink eight to ten glasses per day. And in case you're wondering, tea, coffee, colas, and alcohol are not good substitutes for water.

2. Eat Organic.

Fruits, nuts, and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. These chemical compounds are your natural defense against the free radicals that break down our body cells and accelerate aging.

Carotenoids which found in carrots, apricots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, papayas, spinach, and broccoli, vitamin C which found in /Indian gooseberry/amla, oranges, grapefruit, cantaloupes, guavas, strawberries, litchis, tomatoes, and cabbage. 

Vitamin E which found in almonds, avocados, and kiwi, all these natural food neutralizes toxins, fights infections, and keeps you fit and young.

3. Switch to Green tea

Antioxidants are not restricted to fruits and veggies. The poly phenol ECGC, or epigallocatechin gallate, is a super antioxidant that is abundant in green tea. It rejuvenates dull and dying skin cells, heals bruises and scrapes, removes blemishes, and protects us against damage from sun’s UV rays.

4. Choose healthy oils

While fighting the unhealthy fat and excess weight, don’t make the mistake of going off all fat. Monounsaturated fat in oils such as olive, flax seed and canola, can actually help you stay lean and fit. These oils also help you absorb fat soluble carotenoids and vitamins that have an anti-aging effect on our skin. 

5. Eat enough protein

Protein contains amino acids that are essential to build and repair our body cells. Consumption of adequate amount of protein (about 100-120 gm daily) supports the growth of healthy skin, hair, and nails.

6. Avoid Sugar

Its official now, sugary foods are bad for your looks. This is because a rapid rise in blood sugar causes sugar molecules to bind themselves to the collagen, a kind of protein, in your skin. This process, known as glycation, makes skin hard and rigid, causing sagging and wrinkling. So avoid these foods.

7. Prevent Sunburn

Get it right, sunlight is actually good for you. It provides vitamin D, helps absorb calcium and phosphorus, boosts our immunity, and relieves skin trouble. It’s the extended exposure, especially to the overhead afternoon sun, that is harmful.

This is because UV rays in sunlight break down collagen in the skin, making it rough and leathery, and causing wrinkles and premature aging. 

It also increases the risk of skin cancer. Protect skin against direct sunlight by covering all exposed areas or using a good sunscreen.

8. Use Soap safely

Buy soap to match your skin type, such as dry, oily, normal or sensitive. Avoid soaps with high pH or acid content, as these can harm your skin. Also, herbal soaps are a gentler alternative to those containing chemicals. For best result, use minimal soap to preserve the natural oils in your skin.

9. Look for Retinoids

While buying cosmetic products, check labels for those containing retinoids. Derived from vitamin A, these compounds increase collagen production and cell regeneration in your skin, thus helping you reduce the effects of aging.

10. Enjoy good sleep

Adequate sleep is crucial for your body to perform functions of cell renewal and regeneration. Regularizing your patterns and sleeping early will ensure that you get the optimum eight hours sleep daily.

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18 Home remedies to lighten dark lips. How to get pink lips?

There are many factors that cause dry and dark lips such as allergies, smoking, excessive caffeine intake, sun exposure, hormonal imbalances and low quality cosmetics. But, there are many natural ways to lighten dark lips. Here are some natural home remedies for pink and soft lips.

Lemon

Lemon juice works as a natural skin cleanser; it removes the dirt and dead skin cells. Lemon contains skin lightening and bleaching properties such as Vitamin C and citric acid.

1. Massage with lemon juice

Gently rub/massage fresh lemon juice to lips daily for 5 minutes to make it bright and glowing. Do this before going to bed and leave it overnight, wash it off in the morning.

2. Lemon-Sugar

Take fresh thin slice of lemon and sprinkle a bit of sugar on inner part of lemon. Gently rub it your lips for 5-10 minutes to exfoliate the skin of lips. This remedy will remove dead skin cells and lightens the lip skin by removing dirt and increasing blood circulation in the lips.

3. Lemon-honey-glycerin

Exfoliate your lips with a soft toothbrush and then apply mixture of fresh lemon juice (½ teaspoon), honey (½ teaspoon) and glycerin (2-3 drops) to lighten dark lips naturally. Do this daily before going to bed. Leave the mixture overnight and wash off in the morning.

Potatoes

Potato contains a natural enzyme called catecholase which helps to lighten the dark skin of face and lips.

4. Rub potato slices

Take thin potato slice and rub/massage it on your lips for 5-10 minutes every day to lighten your dark.

5. Apply potato juice

Extract 1 tablespoon of potato juice from raw potato by crushing and blending it. Apply this juice over the lips before going to sleep and leave it for overnight. Rinse it off in the morning.

6. Potato-lemon juice

Prepare 1 teaspoon smooth paste of raw potato; add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of honey in it. Mix them properly and gently massage your lips for 5-20 minutes and apply reaming paste on the lips, then wash it off after 30-45 minutes. Do this twice a day.

Olive oil

Olive oil contains vitamin E and A, it also contains very rare and strong antioxidants called hydroxytyrosol, which prevents radical damage on skin cells, that’s why olive oil is very beneficial in anti aging and anti wrinkles treatment. It has anti-inflammatory properties and works as natural skin moisturizer.

7. Massage with Olive oil

Apply olive oil on the lips and gently massage for 5-10 minutes daily before going to sleep to lighten the darkness of the lips.

8. Olive-sugar scrub

Mix 5-8 drops of extra virgin olive oil with half teaspoon of sugar and gently scrub/massage your lips for 5 minutes with this mixture. Do this 3-4 times a week. Lip scrubbing restores the natural shade of the lips and removes darkness of the lips by exfoliating them within few weeks.

9. Mustard oil- cocoa butter

You can also use mustard oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil and cocoa butter for glowing lips. Simply apply the oil every day before going to sleep. But the olive oil is the best among the others, as it does not have any side effects.

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Mouth Ulcers (Canker sore/Tongue Sore) - 20 Best Home Remedies for Fast Relief

Mouth ulcers are painful sores in the mouth, which appears on the tongue, behind the lips, on the inside of the cheeks, gums etc. These sores can occur either individually or in clusters. They are generally white and yellow in color, bordered by red circles. Pain from mouth ulcer usually lessens in few days and sores generally heal within 1 -2 weeks without any treatment. 

Mouth ulcer is also known as aphthous ulcers and canker sores. Mouth ulcers are very painful during brushing teeth, eating and drinking, this leads to difficulty in movement of tongue and lips. Mouth ulcers and cold sores are different from each other. There are main three types of mouth ulcer -

1. Minor ulcer - This ulcer is very common in most of the cases, and can be heal within 7-14 days.

2. Major ulcer - This ulcer is very painful and large in size, this ulcer is also known as aphthous stomatis or as stomatis ulcer.

3. Herpetiform ulcer - This ulcer is very painful in nature and it is caused by infection with herpes simplex. 

Causes of mouth ulcers

Stomach Problems such as acidity, indigestion etc

Lack of nutrition such as vitamins C. iron, Vitamin B 12 etc

Poor dental hygiene

Bowel disease

Food allergies – Avoid coffee, chocolates, tomatoes, almonds etc

Stress and hypertension

Hormonal imbalance

Viral infection

Infections mostly herpes simplex.

Biting cheeks accidently.

Hand foot mouth disease.

Injury during tooth brushing

Hereditary

There are many natural solutions are available in our kitchen to get rid of mouth ulcer quickly within 2-3 days. Try following simple natural home remedies to say bye to painful mouth ulcers.

1. Honey

Honey has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It can alleviate mouth ulcers, by maintaining adequate moisture, prevents dehydration and it speed up the sores healing process. 

Apply 1 tablespoon of honey on the mouth ulcer with the help of fingertips or clean cotton ball. Do not swallow honey immediately, leave it for 4-5 minutes in your mouth, then you can swallow it or spit out. Do this 4-5 times a day; it will take just 2 days to get rid of mouth ulcer. Y you can also use Vitamin E oil and glycerin in the same way to heal mouth ulcers but honey is very fast and effective natural home remedy.

2. Coconut oil with Honey

Add 1 ½ teaspoon of pre coconut oil in the 1 teaspoon of honey and apply this mixture on the sores directly for 30-45 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 time a day to heal sores.

3. Coconut milk

Grate fresh half coconut and extract the milk from it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey in it; if you don’t have honey, then you can use only coconut milk. Take ½ cup of the coconut milk and swish this coconut milk around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day. Coconut milk gives soothing effects to sores and helps in healing them.

4. Basil/Tulsi

Basil/tulsi leaves are very effective home remedy for mouth ulcers and it also cures bad breath.

1.    Chew 6-8 basil/tulsi leaves properly for 3-4 minutes and keep it in your mouth for more 2 minutes and drink cup of water afterwards. Repeat this 4-5 times a day for fast relief.

2.    Take 10 fresh basil/tulsi leaves; make a fine paste of leaves by crushing them with 1 tablespoon of honey. Add this paste in ½ cup of water and swish this mixture around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day.

5. Coriander leaves

1.    Boil 1 teaspoon of Coriander seeds in 2 cup of water for 3-4 minutes, strain the water and swish around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day.

2.    Take handful of fresh coriander leaves and mash them. Boil smashed coriander leaves in 2-3 cups of water for 3-4 minutes. Swish this warm mixture around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day for instant effect. 

6. Turmeric powder

1.    Take ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and add 6-7 drops of glycerin in it. Make a fine paste of it and apply this paste on the sores. Leave it for 30-45 minutes and then wash off with water. Do this twice a day for better result.

2.    Add ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder in ½ teaspoon of honey, mix well and apply this paste on the affected area for 30-45 minutes. Rinse off with normal or warm water. Follow this twice a day.

7. Salt water

Add 1 teaspoon of salt into glass of cold water (you can add few ice cubes in this water, mix well and use this water as mouthwash. Swish salt water around your mouth for 20-30 seconds, Gargle (for gargle use warm water) and spit out. Salt water is very beneficial in infection and sore healing.

8. Fenugreek

1.    Boil 1 cup of fenugreek leaves in glass of water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the mixture and Swish this water around your mouth for few seconds, gargle and spit out. Do this 2-3 times a day.

2.    Soak 1-2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds overnight in glass of water. Strain this water and swish around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Repeat this 2-3 times a day.

9. Baking Soda

Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with this mixture. This will reduce your canker sore and inflammation; it will also give you sparkling teeth.

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60 Surprising Practical & Beauty Benefits of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Vaseline's been around for 150 years—and with good reason. Vaseline Petroleum Jelly is a multitasking miracle cream, and you can utilize it for a slew of time- and money-preserving tricks. Here are 50 uses of Vaseline that are totally beauty related.

1. Heal sunburn

Forgot to reapply your sunscreen lotion at the beach? Do you have painful red skin; generously apply Vaseline to the affected area skin area. It’ll lock in moisture to your dry skin and prevent peeling immediately.

2. Eyelashes

Put a coat on your eyelashes before you go to bed. Lots of people swear by this - and say it will make your lashes grow longer and thicker over time.

3. Softer feet

Put a coat of Vaseline on your feet at night; cover them with socks and wake up to softer feet - every day!

4. Elbows care

Put Vaseline on your elbows every day – they will stay soft!

5. Remove eye makeup

Coat your eye lids, and then gently swab with a tissue.

6. Cuticles

Put Vaseline on your cuticles several times a day for softer and better looking cuticles daily.

7. Soothe cracked heels

Summer footwear can convert even your softest heels into a scratchy one, blistering mess. Before going to sleep, apply Vaseline on your feet, and then put on clean cotton socks for smoother, softer and well moisturized skin in the morning.

8. Chapped lips

Put Vaseline on chapped lips 2-3 times daily or once before sleeping.

9. Protect a sore nose

If you have a runny nose which often gets red and chapped or a cold or allergies, apply a bit of Vaseline around nostrils to get moisture back.

10. Lip gloss

You can also use Vaseline as lip gloss.

11. Colored lip gloss

Mix a little Vaseline with a little Kool-Aid powder and make a colored and flavored lip gloss!

12. Chocolate lip gloss

Melt Vaseline and one chocolate chip in the microwave, mix and let it solidify for chocolate lip gloss!

13. Stop squeaks

Apply generous amount of Vaseline petroleum gel to squeaky hinges on the doors or kitchen and wardrobe cabinets to keep them quiet while opening and shutting.

14. Make perfume last longer

Maintains perfume scent longer when applied at perfume points before spritzing the perfume.

15. Moisturizer for acne

Can be used as a moisturizer for acne sufferers (it is a misconception that it clogs pores)

16. Dry skin

Vaseline also moisturizes severe dry skin. Apply it once a day.

17. Dry knees

Use Vaseline on your knees to avert that dry, ashy look

18. Homemade scrub

Mix Vaseline with half teaspoon of sea salts to make a scrub! Gently massage your skin in circular motion to get rid of blackheads, whiteheads and dust from your skin.

19. Help prevent chafing

Apply some Vaseline over the skin area that is prone to chafing, since Vaseline can prevent irritation and skin rashes.

20. Anti sticking

Applying Vaseline on your teeth prevents lips from sticking to teeth for celebrities and contestants in beauty pageants who smile a lot.

21. Apply before lipstick

Apply some on teeth before applying lipstick. This helps in preventing lipstick from sticking on them.

22. Massage, baby!

You can apply some Vaseline on baby’s dry skin of hands and legs.

23. Diaper rashes

After bath, dry baby's bottom skin properly, then apply some Vaseline before putting on a new diaper. The Vaseline creates a barrier between baby's gentle skin and irritating wetness, thus it helps the rash to heal quickly.

24. Exfoliate your lips

Put Vaseline on your lips, leave it on for a few minutes, then using a toothbrush scrub your lips gently to exfoliate and leave them SO smooth.

25. Prevent tanning

Apply a small amount on dry spots on your body before the application of fake tanning lotions, and prevent uneven tanning!

26. Aid earring insertion

Lubricates ear lobes and helps to make earring insertion easy and painless

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