The face has 120 muscles. Even low grade stress can strain these muscles causing premature wrinkling. Facials can counteract this damage.

In their 20’s, most people think it can never happen to them. At 30, the truth of the situation begins to dawn. By the time they hit 40, it’s too late to reverse the damage. This may sound harsh but the truth is that skin ages and the signs are very visible. However, pollution, the sun’s rays and stress all combine to cause premature skin damage. So what’s the solution? Facials apart from a regular skin care regimen help counteract the damage.

Bran, gramflour and oatmeal are a few of the ingredients that hold the key to a glowing, well scrubbed complexion.

Our grandmothers swore by the exfoliating properties of chokar (wheat husk) mixed in malai that sticks to the bottom of the pan after the milk is heated. The scrub was used for rejuvenating and removing dead skin. Coarse gram flour or besan is yet another effective homemade scrub they used. Traditionally used, a turmeric scrub, over time, is known to remove facial and tender body hair altogether.

A pair of well-groomed eyebrows can open and lift the visage in a way none of the other facial features can - even without make-up.

Eyebrows are generally overlooked by the masses; they’re the ugly stepsisters to their more glamorous siblings, the eyes, nose, cheeks and month. But a pair of well-groomed eyebrows can open and lift the visage in a way none of the other facial features can - even without make-up. Here are a few simple steps on how to pluck your way to a better you.

Our skin is very delicate and in order to keep it looking youthful and beautiful one has to take lots of care. Your skin looks its best in your teens but if you do not take proper care then you will start looking older than your age. Thus give yourself 15 mins everyday and care for your skin. With age no doubt you will lose the radiance and shine on your skin but there are ways by which you can easily cheat on your age.

Following are a few tricks that will help take 10 Years off your looks:

A fabulous movie called ‘Fedora’ spoke about an aging movie star’s fight against time. Secluded in an old villa, with only her mother for company, Fedora meets a young man whom she falls in love with. He marvels at how young she looks; only her hands give away her age. But, we learn at the end, that the old crone we know as the mother is actually Fedora. The woman we are told is Fedora is actually her daughter. And yes, her hands have been artificially aged to make the impersonation credible.

Our skin is very delicate and needs all the care that you can give it. In our teens and youth the skin is very elastic however after years of wear and tear, pulling and tugging and exposure to the elements, the elasticity wears out leaving behind wrinkles on our beautiful skin. Wrinkles are caused because of number of reasons, the most dangerous is sun exposure.

Banana is the perfect food and helps in slowing down aging. It contains virtually no fat and should be on your daily food list. Bananas are rich in vitamins, potassium, calcium and manganese.

Apply the following banana face pack.
Mash 1/2 of a banana and apply. Relax for a half hour and then remove with cool water. Bananas are rich in oils that will keep the skin from drying out.

If you are looking for an ex foliating mask, blend a mashed banana with white cosmetic clay and apply. This mask is both moisturizing and nourishing.

Spring signifies new life, as flowers begin to bloom and new leaves appear. Nature renews herself. Similarly, our skin needs proper care; so that it recovers its natural beauty says our beauty expert.

During winter months, the skin loses moisture to the atmosphere. Even oily skins can suffer from dryness of the outermost layer. As for normal to dry skins, they can suffer from a rough texture and even become sensitive in some cases.

For normal to dry skin

It is never too late to start a daily skin care routine and you will be surprised how well the skin and hair responds.

Lets take the skin first. If your skin is normal to dry, start giving it daily toning, moisturizing and nourishing treatments.

It is important to know that the skin absorbs moisture in the form of an emulsion of oil and water. It cannot absorb water or oil by itself.

Therefore, the only way of dealing with the problem is to use moisturizers daily, to replenish the loss of moisture and keep the skin soft and moist.

Monsoon, which is though relieving, creates a lot of skin problems. There are high chances of your makeup getting absolutely ruined and washed out. With monsoon showers imperiling a wash down, it’s about time you gear up to face the menacing downpour and still look your best. Here are a few makeup tips.

Make up

Foundation: It is better not to use foundation during monsoon unless you want to get caught in a messy position. Instead use face powder.

Powder:Use powder only sparingly just so much that is necessary to remove the grease off your face and nose.