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How to use Holika Holika Aloe 99% soothing gel in 6 ways

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  Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Gel  This is one of the best Korean Aloe Vera gel for glowing healthy skin 2021. This contains 99% Aloe extract. The Holika Holika Aloe 99% soothing Gel can be used as a light body moisturiser. The soothing gel relieves irritated and stressed skin caused by environmental factors or dehydration. Its gel-like formula penetrates deep into the skin without leaving it feeling greasy or sticky. This Gel is paraben free and non greasy. This Gel not only moisturises your skin, but it also promotes the healing of minor skin injuries. It helps with burns, reduces inflammation and pain after sunburn, deals with peeling, and makes the skin extremely soft and velvety. The gel quickly absorbs and refreshes the skin. In addition to AloeVera extract, it contains extracts of lotus, bamboo, cucumber, watermelon, cabbage leaves, and centella asiatica. The non-stick formula soothes and cools while imparting a natural, healthy glow to the skin. You may use this soothing ge

How to use Rice water for 3 different purposes

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We have all tried home remedies using various products time to time for our skin or hair or for health benefits. There is one more magical ingredient which shows wonderful results. It can be used not only for beauty purposes but also as a fertiliser for plants. The RICE WATER has amazing qualities as it is rich in Vitamin B and has a type of carbohydrate which helps in improving dead cells on the skin and improves hair texture and strengthens the roots. It is good especially for dyed hair. It is super easy to make and loaded with minerals and vitamins which can make your skin look younger, flawless, and have a glowing complexion. It is fantastic if this is used regularly on your hair to get super shiny hair. I prefer the cloudy water which I get instantly from washing rice in a bowl. I wash the rice grains and store this cloudy water for use on my hair. I also soak this washed rice in water for 30 mins and strain this water to be used later to wash my face. This starchy solution can be

Which Apple Cider Vinegar is good for skin and hair DIY 4 easy beauty hacks

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  Apple cider Vinegar is all-natural and non-toxic which can be used to benefit from various ailments. It is a natural bacteria fighting agent. This anti bacterial property which is present in ACV is very good if it is used as home remedy for several ailments. Apple cider Vinegar can be used in various ways to improve the quality of our hair and skin. The best Apple cider Vinegar to use for any home remedies is the one which come with "the mother" version. There are a few easy ways how we can use this to get relief from some common problems. Pigmentation and acne problem: - Great to use this for pigmentation or acne prone skin. This is a life time hack.  It mainly contains acetic acid which helps remove  dead cells from the skin gently killing the bacteria and helps reduce excess oil in the skin which the bacteria feeds on. Take 2 tspns of Apple cider vinegar ‘The Mother’ version in a glass and mix 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water and mix well. Once mixed use a small cot

How to prepare Biotin rich super easy snack at home for Hair growth and strong nails

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We are all busy and stressed in one way or the other in our lives. Sleep deprived, tension, hormonal disbalance all comes with it. These lead to health problems and one of the most common problem amongst all is hair loss.  Trying different hair fall shampoos, hair oils or hair tonic must have been a desperate effort to arrest the hair loss but they all have limited effects and you may not see much results as you expected. Of course there are treatments which can help reduce the rate at which your hair falls out. Regular intake of vitamin and nutrient rich diet is always recommended. One of the main component which makes hair stronger and promotes healthy hair growth is Biotin. It also has the ability to strengthen nails if taken in higher doses.  Biotin is also known as Vitamin H , Vitamin B7 to name a few. Biotin needs to be consumed daily and if anyone has difficulties in including it in daily diet then taking supplements can be beneficial as well. But it is always healthier if you c

How do you choose the right lipstick for you?

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Take a look at any woman's purse and you will definitely find couple of lipsticks safely snug in a small kit or in a pocket of the bag. It is one of the must haves in a purse. Lipstick feels like an essential of our life with many feeling bare without it. It's not uncommon for a woman to put on lipstick before anything else like mascara or blush before dashing out.  With myriad of choices you will find in a cosmetics department not just brand or colour but varying types of lipstick as well it is hard to make the right choice.  Lipsticks are not only great for luscious lips but it changes your face outlook from bland to gorgeous look. Lipsticks come in various shades these days and in weird colours like black, green and blue 😲 So, big question is how do you choose the right lipstick for you? Some of us might be aware that lipsticks should be chosen which matches the skin tone, complexion and colour of eyes. Choosing a lipstick is not just matching it with what you wear but it s

Could Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid be an anti-ageing wonder remedy?

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  What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a component of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate. Hyaluronic acid is present in every tissue of the body. Retention of water is one of the most important biological functions of Hyaluronic acid, second only to provide nutrients and removing waste from cells that do not have a direct blood supply, such as cartilage cells. With a lower adequate amount of Hyaluronic acid nutrients cannot moved to these cells and waste cannot be eliminated from the cells. Hyaluronic Acid :- The key to fountain of Youth It has been nicknamed as Fountain of Youth because it has been noted that people who ingest a lot of Hyaluronan tend to live ripe old ages. Interesting! So Could Hyaluronic Acid be an anti-ageing remedy? How do we change from a radiant 16 year old with smooth glowing skin to the 40 something who is beginning to see her mother looking back at her, then years pass by and then stands a 65 year old with puffy eyes and loose

5 common reasons for brittle nails and how you can Nail it with do and don'ts

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Nails define your hands. The shape, the right size and the look of your nails makes your hand look really good. So, when you have finally grown your nails and had a perfect manicure, only to find that one nail broke and ruined your day.. There's not much we can do except file them to the right size and again wait for it to grow longer. It happens to most of us. Brittle nails are one of the problematic areas of nails. It is due to excess dryness in the nails which causes the nails to break easily. Have a look at your nails. Are they yellowish, brittle or jagged around the edges? If they are, then you may not be getting the right nutrients in your body despite taking supplements.  Some of the most common causes of brittle nails are:-  1) Due to excessive contact with water, detergent, excessive use of nail polish remover and of course iron deficiency. When you wash your nails come into contact with chemicals present in detergent or cleansers it makes the nails very weak. 2) Lack of c

Beauty uses of honey - How to use honey as beauty product in 7 ways

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  Why do people use skin lotion?  Cracked and dry skin on hands after washing sink full of dishes? Or any other skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or generally extremely dry skin issues. There could be various factors causing skin problems and there could be endless skin lotions and creams available in the market for you. Are they relieving or alleviating the issues?  We have also read many articles about the benefits of Aloe Vera and Vitamin E on skin but not so commonly about honey being treated to relieve the skin problems and repair skin. The healing capacity of honey is stupendous making it one of the most favourite components for home remedies. Honey contains many good properties like magnesium, calcium, iron, sodium, phosphate etc. It also has vitamins. Honey is wonderful gift of nature which if taken internally is therapeutic and a great agent for moisturising skin externally due to its properties. The hydration quality of honey helps to retain moisture hence enabling skin

Does Brushing your hair stimulate hair growth?

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  General wellbeing has direct connection with the quality and amount of hair you have. To make your hair delightful, you need good washing, conditioning, good use of hair oil, proper brushing, and so on. But did you know that using the wrong type of Hair brush and incorrect way of brushing can lead to more hair fall and damaging to the scalp?  Choosing the right bristles is important and the material you brush with do matter. Some hair may handle plastic but some may not if the hair follicles are already weak. Generally wide spaced bristles is best to detangle the hair and gentle to the hair unlike close spaced bristles which can not only break the hair but also cause damage to the hair follicles. The scalp benefits from a good combing as it increases the blood circulation and promotes hair growth. But with flipping your head and brushing inside out is excellent to increase the blood flow to the hair follicles. Doing this twice a day at least will be a good boost to the hair. Brushing

Fenugreek Seed - The Wonder Herb

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                           Fenugreek seed – The wonder Herb How strange are ways of Mother Nature - so much goodness in tiny seeds? Without a doubt, these tiny seeds have magical benefits and have become part of our lives. There is one magical seed which is loaded with health-benefiting properties and packed with goodness. Yes this is Fenugreek seeds. It works wonders for Hair, skin and body. It can be consumed in several ways. It not only helps prevent colon cancer, countering acid reflux or heartburn but great cure for fighting dandruff, itchy scalp, and nonetheless promotes hair growth. Kitchen is the great place to start for natural home cures. Herbs are catching loads of attention mainly due to its nature of cure. They are cost effective, pure, organic, simple and no side effects. Sounds too good to be true? Daily consumption of  fenugreek seeds can help enhance bowel movements  and is known to be a viable cure against digestive problems and heartburns. Let’s begin with si