Category : SHAHNAZ HUSAIN

They say makeup is an art. The way an artist uses colours on a canvas, makeup cosmetics are used to camouflage or emphasise facial features and thus, enhance the beauty of the face. The secret of good makeup is contouring which helps to emphasise the plus points and play down, or camouflage, the flaws and […]Read More

Hair is made up of a protein matter called keratin. It grows out of a hair follicle beneath the surface of the skin. The hair is actually fed by the nutrients in the bloodstream, which flow to the follicles with the blood. Deficiencies in the diet can lead to inadequate supply of nutrients to the […]Read More

The skin has wonderful protective responses. In the deeper layers of the epidermis are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its colour.  Melanin actually protects the skin from the sun’s radiation. It increases on exposure to the sun and moves up, or is transferred to the upper layers of the skin […]Read More

Moisture is skin’s basic requirement. It keeps the skin soft, healthy and youthful. The skin loses moisture to the environment when the humidity is low. Exposure to the sun, over a period of time, also lowers the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Even chlorinated depletes moisture and causes dryness. The texture can become rough and […]Read More

Pollutants in the air are making our cities increasingly hostile to our good health and well-being. Respiratory and lung problems have become health hazards. Pollution also affects beauty as the skin and scalp also bear the brunt of air pollutants which not only attack the skin surface but also lead to an accumulation of toxins. […]Read More

Festival season is here and so are some face packs: Make a cold infusion of hibiscus flowers by allowing them to stand overnight in cold water, in a ratio of one to six. Next morning, crush the flowers. Strain and keep the water. Mix the flowers with three teaspoons oats, two drops tea tree oil […]Read More

Hair loss, progressing to balding, is more common among men than women. In men, for instance, hair loss can be due to hormonal and hereditary factors. It is called “Male Pattern Baldness.” Doctors believe the male sex hormone androgens are an important factor in male pattern baldness. As a male, if you are facing hair […]Read More

Cleansing is of great importance for the working woman, who leaves home to get to work, battling through traffic and exposing herself to the grime and pollutants in the air. Cleansing the skin at night, before bedtime, is a must, so that you can remove make-up, stale sweat and oil deposits, along with dirt and […]Read More

Comfort is a factor that must be taken into consideration during monsoons. To carry yourself with confidence you need to feel cool and comfortable. As far as trends go, long hair with the softer look is in, with curls or natural waves, in the lower half of the hair. Long hair, kept open, can be […]Read More

Among the many plant ingredients in use today, aloe vera is one of the most versatile ones. It is commonly found in many gardens and homes. In fact, it grows easily in pots. Aloe vera has been known for its healing properties since ancient times. Containing zinc which has a healing effect, it was used […]Read More