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Too tired or busy to book a salon appointment, and hate using waxing strips? There’s another waxing solution – stripless wax! Body hair is the bane of every woman’s life. Most other beauty-related problems – age spots, fine lines, patchy skin – can be cured with the right products. But there is no cure for body hair. It seems like you are on a lifelong battle against body hair, waxing it off at every opportunity so that you get the freedom to wear whatever you want. But waxing often involves going to the salon. This is a chore that takes up a lot of time. You can try waxing at home, using strips or stripless wax . Cold wax strips work great, but… You may have tried cold or hot wax before, and found that it gets the job done really well. They are easy to use, and they pull away all the hair at once. But you might want a waxing solution that is quicker and which does not involve waxing strips. If you have despaired of finding such a solution, take heart: you can use st...

Depilatory creams are good hair removal solutions that do not create a mess. They are great for women who do not have time to book salon appointments for hair removal. Hair removal is a perpetual chore for most women around the world. Whether the hair growth is scanty or dense, body hair is normally quite visible and must be removed. The exposed parts of the body cannot sport hair – the hair not only looks ugly, it also traps sweat and dirt and creates grounds for skin problems. But many women also do not have the time to go to the salon every now and then. Daily work pressures result in women putting off the salon appointment for long. Meanwhile, the hair grows long and makes it difficult for you to wear sleeveless clothes or skirts. Busy women can opt to use depilatory creams to remove body hair. This is what you need to know about hair removal creams: They offer better results than shaving. Many women prefer to shave their skin because it’s a quick and easy so...

What is a wart? Wart is a harmless skin growth caused by one of the many human papillomaviruses (HPV). Normally they disappear without any treatment within 6 months to 3 years. They are common in children in the age group of 12 to 16. In few instances they become painful. Causes HPV enters through the broken skin and causes the top layer of the skin to grow rapidly which forms the wart. The incubation period varies between one to eight months. Symptoms Warts can be of different sizes and shapes. They can be rough and bumpy or flat and smooth. Inside the wart, tiny blood vessels grow which supply it with blood. They appear as dark spots at the centre of the wart. There are different type of warts and they grow anywhere on the body. ·          Common warts – Though they can grow on any of the body-part, mostly they are found on hands as gray-brown, rough dome shapes. ·          Plantar ...

What is a dry skin? Dry skin or xeroderma is a common skin condition. Epidermis – the outer layer of the skin consists of fat and protein. This fat keeps our skin hydrated. For the same reason, elderly are more prone to this condition due to lack of sufficient natural oils present in their skin. Factors that affect xeroderma External factors - Cold temperatures, low humidity and overuse of harsh soaps and alcohol based sanitizers and cleaning agents aggravate the dry skin condition. Internal factors - Overall health, genetics, age, personal and family history and medical conditions such as atopic dermatitis, thyroid disease etc. contribute to this condition. How to get rid of the dryness of the skin? Following are 6 handy tips which will help you keep your skin soft and supple – 1.       Using gloves – Best way to keep the household irritants from touching your skin is to create a barrier between them and your skin. While cleaning or...

Rosacea is a common skin allergy that causes a reddish flare on the skin. We shed light on the condition and suggest some simple remedies to reduce it. Your gorgeous skin and pretty features often come in for their share of compliments. These compliments can make you blush. But lately, you blush and the blush doesn’t go away for a long time. It is embarrassing to have a constantly red face – but there doesn’t seem to be anything you can do about it. Fair skinned people can find their skin flushing when they’re exercising, or when they blush, or when they’re having a fever. The redness in the skin is caused by the blood vessels dilating in response to increased heart beats. However, they should go back to normal after a while. If you find that your skin is often red for long periods of time, and if there are pimples or pustules on the reddish skin, you probably have a skin allergy known as ‘rosacea’. There is no known cause or skin allergy treatment for rosacea. But ...

We list the 7 essential beauty must-haves in your make-up kit, and why you need them. Make-up is every woman’s best friend (after diamonds, of course). It gives your face definition and mutes your imperfections. If you apply make-up every day, you must already have a fully stocked make-up bag. But if you’re thinking of having one, these are the 7 essential beauty products you should put in it: Cleanser. This is a surprising addition – or so most women feel – but a cleanser also serves the purpose of removing make-up. Not only does it keep the skin clear of dead cells, dirt and oil, it also removes make-up after you get home. You can use cleanser to correct make-up applied wrongly – just a quick swipe with a cotton bud will do. Hydrating serum. Once your skin is cleaned, and before you apply concealer and foundation, lightly tap hydrating serum into the skin. The serum is quickly absorbed and it penetrates deep into the tissues to promote hydration, aid cel...

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...