Troubled by acne?

While it is easy to turn to cosmetic products to treat breakouts and scars, nothing beats a natural approach when it comes to dealing with acne. It is known that certain food items not just work effectively on acne, but also help you keep your skin glowing and healthy, especially in the scorching summe...

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Ways to tackle adult acne

Strangely enough I never had a problem with acne as a teenager, but I didn't get away scot free. When I got into my twenties, I got a bout of what's called adult acne. Thankfully a face wash, of salicylic acid and mosturizering component, helped me a great deal in sailing through. I also recommend frequent check-ups with the dermatologist. After all, experts know the bes...

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Home Remedies to Reduce Acne and Pimples

Tired of the regular zits that keep popping up every now and then? While if you suffer from an acute acne problem, it's best that you visit a dermatologist, you can bid adieu to a pimple here and there by following these simple home remedies — just make sure you don't suffer from any allergies. Acne usually starts with blackheads, which are formed when oil along with dead cells gets stuck in your pores and turn black....

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10 Summer tips for acne

Summers are here and it is the most nightmarish time for skin issues specially acne. Ugly to look at and painful in general, the outbreak of acne can be extremely de-motivating and affect the confidence of an individual.&nbs...

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Green tea and its health befits

Green tea and its health befits have been greatly extolled by the world. Here are a few.  Green tea can be regarded as a storehouse of benefits for the skin. It contains a great deal ofantioxidants which are effective against free radicals. These free radicals, which are formed when the skin is exposed to the UV rays of the sun, are accountable for premature agi...

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Eight Trendy Hairstyles for Teenagers

1. Layered hair The layered haircut is a very popular hairstyle among teenagers. It is a playful and stylish style that suits more hair lengths and face shapes. In a layered haircut, the hair is trimmed to form various layers, giving the hair plenty of volum...

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Bright and bold hues

Bright and bold hues are big this season. The trick is to choose the one best suited for your complexion.  "Women should use one element at a time while choosing neon makeup. You can either highlight your eyes or your lips with a bright colou...

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Cranberry for your face

Cranberries aren't just excellent as a juice but also as a face mask to bring that glow and shine on your face.Known to be excellent for its anti-ageing properties, a cranberry face pack is easy to make and also keeps your face shining and glowing.&nbs...

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Anti-ageing tips for oily skin

Oily skinned women have typically less lines and wrinkles visible as compared to women with normal and dry skin. Though there are a few benefits of having oily skin, here's how you can prevent your skin from ageing fas...

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Foods that prevent Breast Cancer

Flaxseed You can get flax either as whole seed, ground or flaxseed oil. The omega-3s, lignans and fibre found in flaxseed are found to form a protective shield against cancer cells responsible for causing breast cancer. Include flax to yogurt or a smoothie to create a richer and nutty flavour. You can add flaxseed oil to salad dressings too or integrate them into baked goods, such as cookies or muffin...

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The Trick to Using a Diffuser

When using a diffuser, you want to tilt your head upside down to allow the curls to hang away from the scalp, or lift them up from underneath like the image on the left sho...

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The Ultimate Curly Hair Guide

Unruly locks? Not anymore. Learn the best ways to manage and style your curls with these tips from celebrity hairstylist Chris...

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Juicing Recipes for Weight Loss

Green Carrot Juice This recipe helps you shut down hunger thanks to healthy doses of carrots and apple. Loaded with vitamins C, A and K, the juice also improves energy while proving that juicing recipes for weight loss don’t have to taste ba...

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The Benefits of Long Term Juicing for Weight Loss

When you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll hear time and time again that adding fresh fruits and vegetables can help make your weight loss process easier. By substituting high-calorie foods with low-calorie fruits and vegetables, you can lose weight. When juicing for weight loss over extended periods, you’ll still need to pair your low-calorie fruits and vegetables with other healthy foods, but when you do, you can devise a strategy for fast,...

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A Week of Juicing – 7 Must Try Juicing Recipes

You already know the amazing benefits associated with consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. If you’re juicing for weight loss, you need a balanced diet of the right fruits and vegetables. To help get you started, consider these seven must try recipes for an entire week of juicing. Just juice in the order listed for best results (and tast...

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Green Juices for High Energy

Once you’re established in the art of juicing, you’ll want to move your way from the typical sweet juice and venture into the greener juices. These juices are chalk full of vitamins and essential minerals that your body needs, especially when juicing for weight loss. If you’re ready to go green, consider these ideal green juice ingredients. AppleGranny Smith apples offer that perfect combination of sweetness and tartness to any juice. Use Granny...

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Cake, Guava

                                       Cuisine: Hawaiian Yields: 16 servings Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 40 min Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon s...

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Caesar Salad Recipe - Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

Recipe Type: Salad and Salad Dressing, Anchovy FilletMenus: Prime Rib Dinner, Pork Loin DinnerYields: 2 to 4 servings (depending on size of servings)Prep time: 30 m...

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Pacific Coast Clam Chowder Recipe

Normally, I just add the chowder ingredients, without measuring, to my soup pot. I just taste and add them to my liking. For you, I have attempted to write down my family's recipe. Add or delete to your family's taste. ENJOY! Recipe Type: Chowder, Clams, PotatoesCuisine: Pacific NorthwestYields: 8 servingsPrep time: 20 minCook time: 30 m...

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French Dip Sandwich Recipe

How To Make French Dip Sandwich Recipe Type: Beef, SandwichYields: 8 sandwichesPrep time: 45 min Cook time: 45 min Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) beef rib eye, sirloin, or tenderloin roast1/2 cup coarsely-ground black pepperDipping Sauce (recipe follows)8 French rollsButt...

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Making Chocolate Quils

You will need chocolate, either white or dark, a pallet knife, a double edge comb scraper and a metal, broad spatula. The spatula looks like a 6-inch putty knife. I've used my metal bench scraper before and it worked pretty well.&nb...

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Vanilla Wafer Fruit Cake Recipe

Cake Fruitcake, Candied FruitYields: 1 large fruitcakePrep time: 30 minCook time: 45 min Ingredients: 1 pound vanilla wafers (cookies)1/2 pound candied red cherries, cut in half1/2 pound candied pineapple slices, cut in small wedges1 pound walnuts, pecans or combination of both, broken in half or coarsely chopp...

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Silver cake

 The whites of one dozen eggs beaten very light, one pound of butter, one pound of powdered sugar; rub the butter and sugar together until creamed very light, then add the beaten whites of the eggs, and beat all together until very light; two teaspoonfuls of the best yeast powder sifted with one pound of flour, then add the flour to the eggs, sugar and butter, also add one-half teacupful of sweet milk; mix quickly, and beat till very light;...

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Angel Cake

One cup of flour, measured after one sifting, and then mixed with one teaspoonful of cream of tartar and sifted four times. Beat the whites of eleven eggs, with a wire beater or perforated spoon, until stiff and fla...

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Review–E.L.F. Tinted Moisturizer in Rosey Beige

Tinted moisturizers are something I always yearned for, but never got a chance to use one myself. Foundation & Moisturizer in one – its like a blessing for all those girls like me who are always running out of time when getting ready. Hehe! To My rescue, ELF cosmetics introduced their tinted moisturizers in Pakistan. Let me review one of them for you and tell you my comments about this wonderful product. The Packaging: The packaging...

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Review - Hand Warmers by "Designs by Daisy"

We all know that winter is here and we are all stuffing up our closets with warm clothes, sweaters, mufflers and loads and loads of jackets and coats. For me, winter affects my hands and feet the most so i am looking forward for ways to keep my hands and feet warm. I have gloves but somehow gloves make writing, typing and other activities a bit tedious for me so i was looking forward for something that would help me keep my hands warm while...

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Review - Saeed Ghani's Aloe Vera Serum

I am a hugeeeeeeee fan of the herbal products and homemade diy's for the skincare and Aloe Vera is one of my favorite herbs for skin care. I even have an aloe vera plant at my home for quick skincare recipes.   Recently I came across aloe vera serum in Saeed Ghani's shop and I just HAD to try this o...

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Basic Lip Care & a DIY Lip Scrub

Hey my beauties, I am sure all of you girls must have faced the dry, flaky lips issue at least once in your life. Well, for me, its kind of a routine issue which occurs every two months or so. However, I have found a cool tip which is very simple and effective. However, first I will discuss a few things which you need to do to keep your lips hydrated: Drink lots of water - Simple! Always apply a thin layer of lip blam/petroleum jelly before...

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Health Tips for Rainy Season

Many of us have fond memories of the rains from our growing up years -- impromptu holidays from school, splashing about in muddy puddles, or maybe simply getting wet in a pouring shower. Like you, your little one will love the rains, the fresh new leaves on the trees, the smell of the damp wet ground, and perhaps a little scared of the thunder and lightning which accompany the rain many a time. But with all the joyous moments, the rainy season...

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DIY - Makeup Stuff holder

I love DIY projects and reusing stuff which normally people throw away.Recently I came across an idea and simply loved it. I practically implemented it and want it to share with all of you. The best thing is that it makes use of the item that we throw away ... Yes ... Tissue Paper Rolls. People hardly save these and throw these away as soon as a new tissue roll is required. But hello, you can use these rolls for a number of DIY projects; so...

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Review–Batiste Dry Shampoo In Blush

Cold weather ? or you are too lazy to get up and take a shower? Or not enough time to take a shower and just want a quick solution for your oily hair? Well, i have a review of a wonderful product for you guys - Dry Shampoo... YES a shampoo which needs no water. Isnt that great? Lets walk through the details of the dry shampoo while i tell you my experience with this product. It comes in a spray form and looks like a body deodorant...

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How I Organize My Sandals!

I am a huge lover of sandals and shoes, and its hard for me to stop myself from buying more and more sandals everytime I go to the market. Buying sandals is more of a fun experience for me but the issue becomes when I come home and the closet which I used to store my shoes is full and I don’t have any place to keep the new shoes :D hehe… yes that happened with me many times. another issue which I come across normally when I put my...

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Nail Art Simulator–Virtual Nail Salon

Hey girls, I am really fond of trying different kinds of nail arts on my nails. I wont say that I am very good at it anyhow I try various styles just to keep practicing and I hope someday ill be better at it hehe !! I have some samples of the nail arts I have done in this album on my facebook page here. Recently I tried a few nail arts and I couldn’t get the shapes the way I expected them, and then I looked...

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