8 Tips For A Flawless Skin!

When you look good, you feel good.

A healthy and beautiful skin is everyone’s desire. Skin is the outermost and the largest organ of our body. Things aren’t the same as it used to be as well. There are a lot of harmful elements presents in the environment, beauty products, and food. Like dust, sun rays, chemicals etc, which causes early skin aging, wrinkles, dull skin and many more issues.
Having a beautiful skin is a huge struggle. Skin protects our body from the harmful elements mentioned above, so it’s not an unknown fact that skin care is a must. If we don’t care about the skin, it will end up getting damaged. A proper skin care is a key to a good looking personality.

Here are some easy and helpful tips for your beautiful skin.

Drink Water

Water is a solution to a lot of skin problem. Your skin is made up of cells and these cells need water to work properly. It not only works as an anti-aging treatment, it also treats your aging signs. A cold water shower can help you to keep calm and cure your skin damage due to stress.

Water improves metabolism of your body. Drink 1-liter water per 20 kg. of your weight. For example: if your weight is 40 kg then you should drink 2-liter water per day. It helps you to keep your skin soft, beautiful, glowing and wrinkle-free. It flushes out toxins and impurities from your body. So stay hydrated and drink water as much as you can.

Scrubbing

Exfoliate your skin. It removes the dead skin, dirt, extra oil, blackheads and whiteheads and makes your skin clear and soft. It removes dark patches and makes your skin glow and improves the texture of your skin. You should scrub your skin twice in a week. Use scrub according to your skin type and do it with gentle massage for 7-8 minutes.

Scrub helps to open skin pores so any product which you apply to it, skin absorbs it properly and you will get better results. Sun can also tan your skin cells, scrub removes burned, damaged and dead skin cells, so it helps you to get rid of tan. You can use a homemade scrub. Here is a list of such homemade scrubs.

1. Brown sugar and honey
2. Yogurt and crushed walnuts
3. Baking soda and water
4. Lemon, sugar and tea tree oil
5. Crushed almonds, honey, and mil cream

Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing

Famous CTM routine is the best formula for beautiful skin. For this routine, you should choose products according to your skin type. Do it at the end of the day so your skin can relax. Now let us find out what CTM is.

1. Cleansing: This is the first and most important step of this routine. Cleansing does not mean applying cleanser all over the face and washing it away. Do not use a soap as a cleanser, this is not advisable. You can use a face wash, scrub, raw milk, baby oil, and cleansing milk.For this step apply cleanser all over the face and massage it gently for 5 minutes. If you are using baby oil then soak a cotton into oil and clean your face. After this, wash your face with face wash or normal water.
2. Toning: The main purpose of a toner is to clean tiny dust and other particles which were left in your skin after cleansing. It does not mean that you can use a lot of toners, use only 5 to 6 drops of it after the cleaning process. There are many types of toners available in the market, you can use homemade toner also.Green tea or rose water are the most famous and good toners available at home, they tighten and brighten your skin. Choose a toner with maximum water composition. Do not use astringent as a toner because it contains alcohol, which can damage your skin.
3. Moisturizing: This is the last step of the CTM routine. Moisturizers’ main work is to cure the moisture loss in your skin and make your skin look younger. It maintains a layer of moisture between your skin and the atmosphere. It is very important to apply this after toning.If your skin is dry, apply heavy moisturizer and if your skin type is oily or a combination of both, you should apply light and oil-free moisturizer. It is very important to apply it after a bath, Do not moisture your wet skin, you should apply it after 2-3 minutes of your bath. Mainly apply this before going to bed at night.

Steaming

This is a very effective method to get a flawless skin. Steaming is a process, in which we use a steamer or hot water to absorb steam, it cleanses toxins, dirt, and extra oil from the skin. It opens up the pores and loosens blackheads and whiteheads, which can then be easily removed by scrubbing. This is really helpful in preventing acne and also in fighting the signs of aging. Steam removes dead skin cells and makes your skin feel fresh, younger and relaxed. You should take steam according to your skin type.

If your skin is normal, you should take steam for 12 minutes once in a week. If your skin is dry, you should take steam for 10 minutes once in two weeks and if your skin is oily, you should take steam for 12 minutes twice a week. If your skin is sensitive, you should take steam under the consultation of a dermatologist because steaming can cause irritation or sensitivity.

You can add tea tree oil in the steamer to get rid of acne and green tea or mint tea for beautiful skin. After steaming, wash your face with normal water and don’t use any face wash or scrub. For better results, you should do it just before scrubbing.

Facepack, Your Skin’s Bestie

This is a magical mask for skin, which has amazing ingredients in it. This pack helps you to get rid of sun tan, makes your skin look fresher than before and makes your skin tight. You should have it applied on your face until the paste dries. The facepack paste pulls the dead skin out when you remove it after it’s dried.

If your skin is naturally dry then you should apply moisture based face packs whereas if your skin is oily then you should apply clay-based masks. Facepacks are available in the market and you can make it at home also. You should apply face pack at the end of your skincare routine. Here are some amazing homemade face packs.

1. Milk powder + orange juice + oatmeal powder
2. Curd + tomato juice + oatmeal powder
3. Gram flour + turmeric + milk
4. Banana + honey + lemon juice
5. Orange peel powder + lemon juice + fuller’s earth + sandalwood powder + water
6. Tomato paste + curd
7. Tomato + lemon peel powder + lemon juice
8. Olive oil + lemon juice
9. Mint leaves paste + rose water
10. Potato juice + curd

Healthy Diet

A good diet is a key to flawless skin. An unhealthy diet can damage your health as well as your skin. Your eating habit is directly connected to skin and aging signs. Food gets digested and provides you the right type of nutrition which your skin requires. Here are some food items which are important and helpful for beautiful skin.

1. Green tea
2. Vitamin C supplements
3. Green veggies
4. Dark chocolates
5. Fish
6. Walnuts
7. Sweet potato
8. Tomato
9. Oatmeal
10. Coconut water
11. Eggs
12. sunflower seeds
13. Fruits which contains water mostly
14. Avocados

Take A Sound Sleep

This is one of the best ways to relax your skin. According to dermatologists, “8 hours of sleep is very important for a healthy skin.” Less sleep increases stress hormones, which directly affects your skin and signs of damaged skin are going appear, like wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, puffy and dull eyes, and dry skin.
Your skin recovers itself while sleeping, If you take a good sleep, the benefit will automatically be shown to your skin. Here are some benefits of good sleep.

1. Healthy and fresh skin
2. Wrinkle-free
3. Brighter eyes
4. Happy appearance
5. Break from stress

Skincare Products

Skincare products are also important for your skin because they can make your skin either healthy or, in some cases, cause damage, so choose it wisely. You should check the contents of a beauty product and buy a chemical free product. Vitamin C and E are very important for your skin, so apply a product which contains these vitamins.
Pick products according to your skin type because a wrong product can make your skin unhealthy. Try to apply homemade skin care formulas because they are easy to get as well as very effective.

Some Bonus Tips For Skin Care:

1. When it comes to skincare, people think about face only, skincare is not only about your face, it’s about your whole body.
2. Don’t take bath with very hot or cold water, always use lukewarm water while bathing.
3. It’s very important to apply sunscreen before you go out because sunscreen helps to protect your skin from harmful rays of the sun.
4. Choose chemical-free and your skin-friendly products.
5. Always clean your makeup properly before you go to bed.
6. After CTM routine or Steaming, your skin pores will open so for closing the pores massage your face with ice cube.

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Healthy And Tasty Oats Appe

Hello everyone,

Today we are going to see how I experimented with making a food dish with oats.

As you know, oats are very healthy and tasty, apart from masala oats we can make many more dishes with it. So it’s time to try a new recipe, Oats Appe a.k.a. Oats Appam.

Ingredients:

Oats – 1 bowl

Curd – 1/2 bowl

Chopped onion – 1

Chopped tomato – 1

Chopped chilies – 2

Chopped coriander leaves

Peas – 1/4 bowl

Garam masala – 1 teaspoon

Mirchi powder – 1 teaspoon

Haldi – 1/4 teaspoon

Semolina – 1/2 bowl

Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon

Salt – according to taste

Eno – 1/2 teaspoon

Recipe:

Take a bowl and mix all the ingredients in it and rest it for 15 minutes. Now put appe pan on medium flame and grease it with oil, also, if you like mustard, you can sprinkle a small pinch of mustard seeds in the oil.

When the pan is heated, fill the mixture in the pan and shallow fry it.

Now have it with chutney.

Thank You.

Appe a.k.a appam pan.

Watermelon Smoothie 🍹

Hello everyone 😊
Summer is here, so we need to stay hydrated all the time. Today I’ve tried watermelon smoothie. I want to share the recipe with you all, hope you’ll like it.

Ingredients:
Watermelon
Salt – according to your taste
Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
Mint leaves – 10 to 12
Ice cubes

Recipe:
First, cut the watermelon into small pieces, then mix some salt, lemon juice, ice cubes, and some amount of mint leaves. Put all the ingredients in a mixer grinder and grind till you end up with a juice. Now fill your glass with it and have a refreshing sip! ❤️

Thank you.

5 types of Vaginal odors, causes and easy solutions

So, What is Vaginal Odor?

In a nutshell, vaginal odor is a smell which comes from the vagina. There are natural bacterias present down there but when there is an imbalance of bacteria due to any reason, it causes a different kind of odor, which sometimes, bothers a lot. It is normal when it is slight but when it becomes unbearable and abnormal then we should take it seriously. There are different types of vaginal odors, causes, and their solutions. In this article, we will discuss the most common of them.

A FISHY ODOR

This is the most common vaginal odor. This is mainly caused because of an infection which is commonly known as “bacterial vaginosis” which is transmitted through sexual intercourse. A couple of most common symptoms of this odor is grey or white discharge and burning sensation down there while having a sexual intercourse and also while urinating.

A MUSKY ODOR

This is the second most common smell when it comes to vaginal odor. It smells like pineapple, strawberries, onion, and garlic. The most common causes are sexual arousal, wearing synthetic underwear and workouts. Thought kind of odor is not a sign to worry because it’s pretty normal.

A YEASTY ODOR

A small amount of yeast exists in a healthy vagina. When this yeast level grows beyond its normal state, it becomes leads to a yeast infection. Yeast overgrowth in the vaginal area is generally caused by taking antibiotic medicines, high lubrication, increase in sugar in your diet, changes in pH level or sometimes even during pregnancy. The most common symptoms, of this infection, are a high amount of white discharge with a yeasty smell, itching, soreness and burning sensation in your vaginal area.

A BLEACHY ODOR

Your vagina smells like bleach and it usually stays for less than 24 hours. There is no need to worry about this smell because this smell is mostly caused by the use of condoms and lubricants.

A SWEET ODOR

This smell, again, is pretty normal. A sweet odor is mostly caused by eating a high amount of oranges, grapefruit, and pineapple. Onion and garlic are also a common reason for this odor. This is also commonly observed in people with diabetes.

Now, since we have discussed the most common types of odors along with a brief list of most common causes, let us now discuss some pretty easy solutions.

6 Easy Solution:

1. Keep Yourself Well Hydrated
   Benefits of drinking enough water is not a secret. Along with a hundred other benefits of keeping your self well hydrated, water also helps to lubricate your vagina naturally since vaginal membranes need water to function properly.
2. Using Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar
   Apple Cider is very friendly to your vagina. Its anti-bacterial properties are responsible to maintain the pH level of your vagina. Mix two cups of this vinegar in lukewarm bath water and soak your vagina in it for 30 minutes every day or you can wash your vagina with diluted apple cider vinegar once in a day. Also, you can mix one or two tablespoons of this vinegar and drink it daily. It will sweep out all toxins and bacterias. Apple cider vinegar will help you get rid of your odor problem in 3-4 days.
3. Use of Tea Tree Oil
   Tea tree oil is very helpful to when it comes to getting rid of a vaginal odor. It has antifungal and antiseptic properties. Mix one teaspoon of olive oil with 5 to 6 drops of tea tree oil, soak a tampon in it and put it in your vagina for half an hour. You can apply this oil mixture down there and rinse with normal water. Do it every day. This remedy with help you get rid of vaginal odor in one week.
4. Healthy Eating
   Consuming strong smelling foods and beverages like onion, garlic, and coffee can change your vaginal smell. Eat yogurt to maintain the pH level of the vagina. You should eat 7-8 almonds every day to control the overgrowth of bacteria down there. Eat fruits which contain vitamin C, which is very helpful to detox your body, boost the immune system and maintain the pH level. You should also consume a lot of green veggies to prevent vaginal dryness.
5. Clothes
   Cotton is a best friend of the vagina, it can easily soak extra moisture down there. Wear cotton underwear and change it twice a day. Allow your vagina to breathe, so you should not wear this to bed. Also, wear loose shorts or pajamas while sleeping.
6. Cleaning
   Cleaning is the most important activity for your vagina. It helps in washing away the dead skin, dirt, and sweat. Do not use body wash and perfumed soaps because scents and chemicals will upset pH level of your vagina. You can use V-Wash, which is a medically approved product, thrice a week and during periods days, wash it daily. Change your pad in every four hours because wearing a wet pad for a long time is also a common cause of vaginal odor. After and before intercourse, wash your vagina with normal water. You should be urinating just after sex. Before sleeping wash your vagina with normal water.

Things We Should Not Do:

Vaginal Steaming
You should stay away from vaginal steaming. It can burn your sensitive skin down there and harm your bladder. Steaming imbalances in natural bacteria and, It can increase the risk of yeast infection. It also causes hormonal imbalance in your body.

Piercing
There are high chances of infection because of piercing. If you aren’t being careful about choosing the right piercing shop, there is a big risk of catching STDs, HIV, and tetanus. A vagina is very sensitive part of your body so piercing can also cause a severe pain and nerve damage.

Scented Soaps and Perfumes
These types of products have chemicals and are synthetic in nature, which can lead to infection and irritation. Also, try to avoid using scented and flavored lubricants and condoms.

Hair Removal Cream
Pubic hairs have a purpose to be there. They absorb the extra moisture and helps you to keep your vaginal area away from infections. These creams contain a high amount of chemicals which can lead to various kinds of infections. Trimming is a good alternative.

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P.S. Summer is here, stay hydrated.

Healthy and yummy oats chilla

Hello sweethearts ❤️
Today I’ve tried oats chilla and it was really nice and I’ve found it very healthy. So I want to share the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
Oats – one cup
1 Onion – fine chopped
1 Tomato – fine chopped
2 chopped green chilies
Chopped coriander leaves
Semolina – 2 teaspoon
Gram flour – 2 teaspoon
Chat masala – 1 teaspoon
Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
Salt- according to taste
Cheese for garnishing.

(You can add chopped carrot in it)

RECIPE:
Take oats in one bowl. Mix some water in it. Mix all the ingredients well and wait for 5 minutes for it to settle down. The batter should not be too watery. Heat up a pan and put some oil in it. Now spread the batter in the pan and shallow fry it from both sides. Now garnish it with cheese, your oats chilla it ready now you can have it with chutney or curd.
Thank you.

If you know any other recipe of oats then you can share it in the comment section.

3 tips for Vaginal health

• Hygiene:

For a healthy vagina, hygiene is very important. You can use “v-wash” to wash it. V-wash is soap free and it maintains vagina’s ph level and is not harmful. Wash your vagina with v wash, thrice in a week. During periods, wash your vagina with V Wash regularly and change sanitary pad after every 4 to 5 hours.

• Healthy diet:
  
  A healthy diet is also very important for vaginal health. Yoghurt and turmeric are best friends of your vagina. Eat yoghurt and take one glass warm milk with turmeric, daily. Drink plenty of water. Green veggies, carrots, sweet potato and broccoli helps you to get rid of vaginal odour.

• Get rid of vaginal odour:

Vaginal odour is a very big problem for every lady. It’s normal because every vagina has a slight smell. But when this smell becomes unbearable then you have to think about it.

Here are some tips for getting rid of vaginal odour:

1. hygiene

2. wear cotton underwear

3. consider a pH product

4. stay hydrated

Health

What is health:

According to world health organization “State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

What I also personally believe is that ” health is related to happiness, mental stability, and physical fitness.”

 

 

 

 

4 tips to get rid of tan :)

 

 

• lemon:

It’s very friendly to the skin. Cut a lemon and rub it on ur effective area. Once in a day. After few days you’ll get positive results.

 

• Turmeric, gram flour, and milk:

Mix them well and apply it to the effective area. After some time, wash it off with lukewarm water. It’ll be really good for you.

 

• Oatmeal and buttermilk:

3 teaspoon buttermilk and 2 teaspoon oatmeal. Mix it. Massage it in the effective area and wash it off after some time.

 

• Potato juice and lemon juice:

Take few drops of potato juice and the same quantity of lemon juice. Mix them. Apply it to the effective area for 30 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

 

Useful kitchen tips

Wash your hands

Hygiene is very important. So before you touch anything in the kitchen, wash your hands properly.

 

Stay calm

For a good cooking session, you should stay calm. Because disturbed mind affects your cooking a lot. You can listen to music according to your choice. You can also prepare a plan before you start cooking.

 

Wear apron

The apron is another very important tool you should use in your kitchen. You should wear it while cooking. The apron is going to make sure that your clothes stay clean and stain free.

 

Preparation

Cut veggies, make the dough, put all ingredients near you, it can help a lot in cooking and help you save time.

 

Concentration

While cooking, concentration is also very important. Concentrated mind helps you in good cooking. For this, Keep your phone away from you.

 

Clean platform

When you only have a small bit of space to do all your prep work, it’s helpful if, when you finish one task, you can clear it off quickly for the next. One way to do that is to peel vegetables over a paper towel or mat. When you’re finished, just scoop up the towel (and peels) and throw it in the trash. Instantly clean counter!

 

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