Activated charcoal was at first, effectively used in World War I, to make gas masks which prevented the soldiers from poisonous chemicals. Later, in 1930, it had been used to treat water to make it odorless and tasteless, and the procedure remained the same over the decades. These charcoals are almost identical to regular charcoal,…
Melasma happens to be a chronic skin problem which leads us to having symmetrical and blotchy pigmentation which look brown in color. It can lead you embarrassment and is quite a mental distress. This is at times referred to chloasma. The skin condition is more common in women than in men. The ratio is about…
Melasma is a skin related problem which happens with age. These are brown to gray-brown patches which pile up on the cheeks, nose, chin, above lips and forehead. It is more common to appear on places where you expose under the sun, for example neck and forearms. One common way to prevent or treat melasma is sun protection….
As we grow older, we lose out on our innocence. This is not just applicable for how we mature mentally, but even physically. Our body grows differently and our age starts reflecting. With time, our face starts developing dark spots, freckles, pimples, etc. and all of these show how we have evolved. Aging gracefully is…
A wrinkle, which is also known by the name of rhytide, is a crease in our skin. Skin wrinkles basically becomes visible because of the aging processes like glycation, everyday sleeping postures, weight loss, or temporarily, as the result of spending a lot of time in water. Also it must be kept in mind that…
Summer season is the perfect time for going out; spend time at sandy beaches, playing water games for hours. It sounds all so exciting but the aftermath can be disastrous and painful. Spending time in open sun can leave your skin burnt and tanned. Sunburns can be of any degree from mild irritation to the…
Multani Mitti or Fuller’s Earth is an essential ingredient for beautifying dry skin. Dry skin can leave us with feelings of irritation and itchiness, but its conditions can be healed with multani mitti, if properly applied. Multani mitti is inexpensive, skin friendly and very effective when used correctly. How to use multani mitti for dry…
Lemongrass is a kind of grass that gives you lemony taste. It is also called as citronella and is a famous flavor in Asian cuisine. It is renowned for its anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. Health benefits of lemongrass Essential oils Health benefits of eating sprouts Different types of lemon grass nearly provides seven various kinds…
Contouring is the usage of matte powder, pencil or cream, which are two shades darker to your regular skin tone. These are used to redefine your facial features, which includes your nose, foreheads, cheekbones and chin. On the other hand, highlighting contour is accentuating facial features with a light concealer. To create a perfect highlight, you…
Pregnancy brings in hormonal changes which result in a few internal and external differences in our body. Some common examples are gaining weight, having poor digestion, dark and dull skin, etc. These are all inter-related to each other, which is why they make a difference in the entire body and how the body feels. You…
