Herbal Tips for Glowing Skin

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand the kind of battle that rages inside a woman’s brain when she looks at herself in the mirror every day. Be it the acne or blemishes marring the skin’s texture and tone, or haemoglobin issues making the skin look all pale and lifeless, women don’t think twice before hopping into a nearby beauty parlour.

However, visiting hair salons and beauty parlours that slop nothing but chemicals on your face and hair, and that too at tiniest of issues may end up taking a toll on your physical being. Going herbal is a panacea to most issues that many women find themselves irrevocably grappling with. Try your skin on at few of these herbal tricks!

1. Grapes. Yes, you saw it right. Take some grapes and rub them on your face for the mesmerizing glow. You can also mash them to make a paste and then apply it on your face.

2. Make a melange of cucumber, rose water and glycerine and apply it on your face before steping out into the sun.  Treat yourself to a similar treatment after getting back too.

3. Mix honey and cream to keep dryness at bay. The concoction is particularly helpful in winters as it helps the skin maintain its natural glow and sheen which is otherwise robbed by winter winds.

4. A concoction of fresh milk, salt and lime juice makes for a perfect delight for skin; it opens the skin pores and cleans them to lend a fresh and rejuvenated look to your skin.

5. If face wrinkles are driving you nuts, then apply a pack of cabbage juice and honey on your face. The intense herbal properties help fight wrinkles and keep them away.

These are just a few tips and tricks that can get you that glow of your dreams. For more thrilling and innovative ideas, stay tuned to our blog.

Prep Your Body for Hair Removal

Undergoing hair removal procedure each month sends chills down your spine and you immediately cringe as you feel the pain of plucking and waxing.  Have you really looked for better options then? The advancement in technology has given way to methods that are less painful and delivers results permanently. Of the many methods, electrolysis is a permanent hair removal procedure that targets the roots, resulting in permanent removal as opposed to waxing or plucking.

To zap unwanted hair for a silky smooth effect is what laser hair removal procedure can deliver. This medical procedure requires expert handling and thorough training before one can perform on a client. It also carries its share of potential risks and hence, before getting the procedure done, as a customer, you should check if the salon's credentials are verified and treatment is genuine.

Experts of a beauty salon suggest a few tips to prep up for the laser hair removal procedure. Firstly, avoid sun exposure a month and a half prior to and post treatment. Skin damage caused by the sub renders the procedure less effective and is likely to cause complications post it.

Prior to the procedure at the beauty salon, ensure that you clean up the treatment area the hair will be trimmed short as required for the procedure to work and the laser equipment adjusted according to the hair location, thickness, and color, keeping in mind the color of the skin too. The technician sets the light source on the area accordingly. Protecting the eye is important and hence, you will be given a mask to wear over. The outer epidermis would also need protection and hence, a cold gel will be applied which encourages the light to penetrate through effectively.

The technician uses the best of equipment settings to direct light appropriately on areas that require treatment for several minutes to test for any reactions. If no reactions, the procedure follows through else, a different procedure will be recommended. Once the entire process is complete, medicated lotion is applied and ice packs are placed on the treated area to ease discomfort. You will be given a schedule that marks all your session dates and once a month crosses through, the technician will check if you need more sessions.