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Warm wax is easy to use and quite effective, too. Here’s why you should use it by yourself at home to get salon-like results always. If there is one constant irritant in every woman’s life, it is that she has to battle body hair all the time. There are many ways to remove body hair, but the hair returns every single time and hair removal has to be done again and again. For most women, this means repeated trips to the salon to remove hair from their limbs, back, face, bikini line and underarms. But some women opt for an easier, more comfortable option. They use warm wax at home, and they are able to remove the hair from their bodies easily and efficiently. The best brands in hair removal today offer warm wax for this purpose. What is warm wax? Warm wax comes in a solid form, either in a circular disc or rectangular block. You can heat it in the microwave or a double boiler to the required temperature and consistency. Once the wax is ready, it is applied on the skin w...

Your dry skin throws up strange surprises – we decode three of them. Those with oily or combination skin often envy other skin types. But apart from normal skin, even dry skin does not have much to be proud of. It can be difficult to care for, and it comes with its own set of problems. Here’s looking at three dry skin mysteries and their solutions: #1 My skin always feels stretched. Dry skin becomes thinner over time, since it has less moisture levels and is almost always parched. Since its hydration levels are low, it is susceptible to fine lines and a feeling of tightness. If you have dry skin, you might feel that your skin always looks and feels stretched. On the other hand, you might also experience looseness and wrinkles – you will need dry skin treatment to cure these problems. Tip: Tank up on moisturiser . A good moisturiser is dry skin’s best friend. Think of it as the one ingredient that quenches your skin’s thirst. Those with dry skin need not worry about ...

You need not let acne scars hold you back from facing the world with confidence. Take a look at these easy remedies to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The skin is the mirror to the state of our health. A seemingly fit person might betray the true state of their health when they have acne, oiliness and dull skin. These signs show that the skin is not able to repair and restore itself efficiently, owing to certain internal issues in the skin. The most problematic skin problem is acne, especially when it leaves ugly scars. While some acne may appear and recede without any visible signs, most leave pits and reddish scars that are easily visible. They mar one’s appearance and deplete your confidence in your own looks. But there is no reason to suffer acne scars in silence – there are some nifty home remedies you can try to reduce their appearance. Start by following a daily ritual of cleansing and moisturising the skin. Prevention is always better than cure when it c...

If you are contemplating on the best way to remove facial hair, we have the answer: it’s waxing. For a long time now, women have tried threading, bleaching and plucking their facial hair. None of these are satisfactory methods, at least not as much as waxing. If you are sceptical about waxing your face, you must read on – 1 It gives long lasting results. The point of using wax is to remove hair from the root. The hair shaft has to rebuild itself from scratch to be able to grow out of the skin than before – and this can take about three to four weeks. This simply means that waxed hair takes about four weeks to regrow – that’s a long time between waxes! 2 It exfoliates and nourishes the skin. The best waxing products are not just adept at pulling out the hair, but also at helping the skin. The best cold wax strips designed for facial hair removal take into account the fact that facial skin is delicate and thinner than the rest of the skin on the body. So each ...

Athlete’s foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection which infects the foot, especially on the toes and bottom of the foot. With increased use of public swimming pools and showers, this fungal infection is on the rise now and generally affects the male population more. The fungus thrives and rapidly multiplies in moist and warm atmospheres.  Athlete’s foot appears red and causes the skin to become dry. As the fungal infection increases, the scales become visible on the dry skin. Athlete’s foot causes the reflex action of scratching which makes the infection worse and also spreads to other parts of the body. The transmission of fungus is by direct or indirect contact. When people come in contact with contaminated clothes, contaminated surfaces like the showers or locker room floors and personal belongings of the infected person, then they contract this disease. So how do you get rid of this dangerous fungus from your body? Here are eight effective ways to get rid of...

Warts or Veruccas are growth on the skin caused by the Human PapillomaVirus (HPV). Warts are found on the top surface of the skin. The HPV virus enters the skin through some cut or wound and grows to form a wart, and this can appear anywhere on the skin. These virus infected warts are flat and appear grayish or white. It has a well defined outer boundary. They appear as clusters when they spread. Plantar warts: When warts appear on the feet in places like the soles, heels or toes they are called plantar warts. Since the leg bears the weight of the whole body, the warts are pushed deep into the skin and become very painful. Warts are supplied with blood through blood vessels, and these vessels appear as dark dots in the center. Physical examination is enough for a doctor to ascertain that the skin is infected by warts.  What is the reason to get a wart? Wart is easily spread from person to person by coming in contact with the Human Papilloma Virus. So what are the sou...

It can get really difficult to remove hair from sensitive skin. But there are some easy remedies you can try. Those with sensitive skin make their peace with a lot of things that the rest of the world takes for granted. Many cannot get massages or use soaks containing essential oils. They cannot spray perfume directly on their skin and have to spray it on their clothes. They cannot wear certain fabrics that cause chafing. And most cannot use personal hygiene products without developing unpleasant side effects. Even those products that claim to be gentle on the skin may contain synthetic substances that irritate sensitive skin. Hair removal products like hot wax and depilatory creams often fall under this category. Those with sensitive skin find it risky to shave as well, since the razor blades can irritate the sensitive skin and cause chafing and itching. But women with body hair and sensitive skin are not doomed to retaining the hair because their skin does not allow a...