Remedy For Oily Hair - What You Should Be Doing
Posted on July, 15 at 1:51 pm
If you suffer from oil hair you will be pleased to know that there are ways on controlling it and this article focuses on providing you with a working remedy for oily hair. Listed below are some tips and advice that you should follow.
- If you have oily hair, do not wash it everyday. Washing everyday allows more oil to seep into your glands and this makes it every harder to remove.
- Use a ph-balanced shampoo when washing your hair.
- Do not apply conditioner to the roots of your hair, just use in the ends and middle section.
- Eat more vegetables in your daily diet and try to avoid oils as much as possible.
- Do not use two-in-one shampoos and conditioners
- Avoid frizz serums
- Do not use shine products
- A good home remedy for oily hair is to rub a little talcum powder to the roots of your hair. Make sure your hair is dry when applying and then rinse it out.
- Another good home remedy is to make an infusion of two handfuls of mint and one glass of water. Boil for 20 minutes and once cooled apply to the hair. Rinse thoroughly. This treatment can be used weekly.
- Massaging the hair with a toning lotion is also a good remedy. Start by mixing a tablespoon of vinegar with a glass of water. Rinse with cool water.
- Do not over scrub when washing your hair.
- If you have extremely oily hair a good remedy is to use a dishwashing liquid that contains degreasing agents. Add two drops to your normal shampoo before you begin washing.
- Witch hazel is another excellent product that can help control oily hair.
As you can see there are a number of different remedies for oily hair that you can use. Don’t expect instant results, combating oily hair can take time.
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Easy And Simple Steps for Applying Skin Foundation
Posted on July, 15 at 1:03 pm
Before applying skin foundation, make sure
- Any moisturizers or conditioners are wiped away with a tissue. You can
- Dab your face with mineral water, and then pat your face off with another tissue or cotton pad so you’ll get a neutral base needed for make up.
- Avoid using a concealer if you plan on using a cream based foundation because cream foundations do the same thing any concealer would do.
To start applying a foundation you should start with the forehead. First,
- Dab the right amount of foundation to the palm
- Make small dots over the face and neck
- Use finger to blend the dots on the skin
- Do this by using a downward motion as to not make it appear blotchy
If it easy enough for you to use a finger than use a sponge, preferably a small one.
- Use small circular movements around the forehead while blending away from the hairline.
- Move downward from the temples
- Go across the cheek to the ear.
- Cover the Neck and chin. Repeat on the other side of your face.
- Do the nose and brow last
For oily skin, use a solid or “cake” like foundation sticks. The easiest way to apply this is to
- use the stick to make dots
- Smooth with the packed sponge
- Rub as always in a downward motion
After applying enough foundation, use a tissue to wipe away any extras. You do this by gently pressing the tissue against the skin. The excess foundation will adhere to the tissue and be lifted away when you move the tissue away from the area.
Congratulations, you are done and ready to apply the rest of your make-up, Enjoy!
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Remedies for under eye dark circles and puffy eyes
Posted on May, 12 at 2:47 pm
If you didn’t had a good night sleep and you don’t want to be reminded for lack of sleep with puffy eyes and dark circles then below remedies must be followed properly.
- Before putting makeup: Gently wash your face and apply skin tightening moisturizer around the eyes. Settle down for 3-6 minutes with chilles steeped chamomile or tea bag over each eye. hern teas helps bring puffy eyes back to normal. Breathe deeply and try to relax. Remove tea bags and apply foundation. There is no need to rinse first.
- Touching dark under eye circles: Make it a point to apply concealer low on the eye socket, not under your bottom lashes. Be careful not to cover any puffy areas. concealer has a light reflective quality that will only accentuate the sealling.
- It is not only eyes: It is not only eyes that needs a lift after a sleepless night but you would also have to brighten up the pale face with dusting of blush on cheeks. Rosy lipsticks will also serve to create a more refreshed look that darker one.
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Kukkutasana : Yoga Positions
Posted on March, 9 at 11:00 am
‘Kukkuta’ is a Sanskrit word which means a cock. This asana or posture resembles that of a cock and hence the name is Kukkutasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions Kukkutasana:
Sit in the Padmasana position. Insert the hands through the gap between the thighs and calves near the knees. Start with the fingers and gradually push the hands up to the elbows. Inhale and raise the body off the floor. Then continue normal breathing. Legs should be off the floor up the level of the elbows. Hands can easily be inserted in the gap if the Padmasana position is slightly raised. Pot-bellied persons will find it difficult to insert the hands in the gap between the calves and the thighs. In the beginning, remain in this position for ten seconds and gradually increase the time to a minute depending upon the age and ability of the aspirant.
Advantages for Yoga Positions Kukkutasana:
- All the benefits derived from Utthita Padmasana or Lolasana are derived from these asana.The diseases which Utthita Padmasana curer can be cured by this asana also.
- This asana is beneficial to those who have worms in their intestines.
- This asana is very useful to women as it cures uneasiness, pain in the hips and heaviness caused by menstruation.
- This asana gives sufficient exercise to the arms. It strengthens the wrists, the elbows and the shoulders-the three important joints of the arms.
- This asana invigorates the body and delights the mind.
- This asana strengthens the joints and muscles of the arms.
- This asana helps to cure intestinal weakness, constipation, indigestion, dysentery; drowsiness, impurities of tubular channels etc.
- This asana works as an appetizer which is a good characteristic of health.
- As both the arms are kept vertically up in this asana, the ‘Prana’ is sublimated.
- If Suryabheada Pranayama or Anuloma-Viloma pranayama is practiced for fifteen minutes before performing this (Parvatasana)asana, the lungs, the abdomen and the spine become strong and healthy.
- This asana gives sufficient exercise to the muscles of the arms.
- This asana help to cure diseases like colic pain, flatulence, enteritis, chronic fever, constipation etc.
- This asana keeps the abdominal organs trim. It cures gas-trouble and increases the digestion-power.
- The abdominal organs, the breast and the joints of the arms and the legs sufficient exercise through this asana and ailments disappear.
- This asana helps to preserve the semen and the mind begins to have communion with the soul.
- This asana is effective in reducing the weight of thighs, hips and the abdomen.
- this asana strengthens the lower parts of the loins.
- This asana increases sexual ability. It removes the defects of the reproductive system of women.
- This asana stimulates the digestive system.
- This benefits which Padmasana gives can be obtained from this asana also.
- Pashchimottanasana is the foremost of all asana. Its effect is that the life force flows through the Sushumna Nadi and it kindles gastric fire.
- The excessive fat around the abdomen is reduced by practicing this asana.
- It tones up the kidneys, the stomach, the liver and other abdominal organs.
- It tones up the intestines and improves digestion.
- This asana cures constipation, indigestion, liver diseases and loss of appetite.
- The practice of this asana helps the joints to regain elasticity. It rejuvenates the entire spine.
- It makes the body handsome and shapely.
- It strengthens the calve muscles.
- It cures hiccough.
- This asana kindles gastric fire and helps digestion.
- This asana helps in observing celibacy.
- This asana cures kidney troubles.
- It cures colic pain.
- It awakens the Kundalini which keep the body free from sluggishness and weakness.
- This asana has the same advantages as Pashchimottanasana.
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Utthita padmasana(lolasana): Yoga Positions
Posted on March, 7 at 11:00 am
This asana is a variation of Padmasana.In thisasana,the body is lifted up with both hands on the floor. This is the reason why it is called ‘Utthita Padmasana’or Lolasana or Dolasana. This asana is more difficult than Padmasana because in this asana the whole body is balanced on both the hands.
Techniques for Yoga Positions Utthita padmasana(lolasana):
Sit in Padmasana.Rest the palms on the floor besides the hips. Slowly raise the trunk without a jerk.The body should not quiver. Retain the breath in lungs as long as the body is in the raised position. Exhale when the body is lowered down. While performing this asana,Some beginners experience tremor in the hands because of some weakness. But it should not dishearten them. They should practice the asana patiently and with perseverance.
Advantages for Yoga Positions Utthita padmasana(lolasana):
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Parvatasana: Yoga Positions
Posted on March, 4 at 11:01 am
Parvata means a mountain. This asana is also known as ‘Viyogasana’, because it involves a special technique of Yoga. Only healthy persons should practice this asana.
Technique Yoga Positions Parvatasana:
Sit in padmasana. Join the palms of the hands. Stretch the arms vertically up over the head. Some people perform this sitting in the posture of Veerasana. But the Padmasana posture is better than the veerasana one.
Advantages for Yoga Positions Parvatasana:
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Garbhasana : Yoga Positions
Posted on January, 26 at 10:36 am
When this asana is performed, the pose achieved resembles that of a human fetus in the womb. So this asana is called Garbhasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions GARBHASANA:
As in kukkutasana, insert the hands between the thighs and the calves. Push the arms forwards till the elbows can be easily bent. Then hold the lobe of the right ear with the right hand and of the left ear with the left hand. Stay in this position very cautiously to avoid tumbling. The constant practice of this asana will enable you to balance the body on the coccyx (the tail bone.).If aspirants experience difficulty in performing this asana in Padmasana position, it should be practiced without Padmasana. While performing this asana, let the legs be stretched on the floor. The asana should be performed for 8 to 10 seconds in the beginning. Later, the time of the retention of asana can be increased to one minute depending on age, ability of aspirants and benefits expected.
Advantages for Yoga Positions GARBHASANA:
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Mandukasana : Yoga Positions
Posted on January, 26 at 10:34 am
While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
Technique for Yoga Positions MANDUKASANA:
Take the legs backwards. Let the feet touch each other. Stretch the knees on both the sides. Rest hands as shown in the figure. Keep the knees as apart as possible. Keep the trunk straight. Look straight and breathe normally. Remain in this position for eight to twelve seconds. Perform the asana twice in the first week. Later, practice this asana four times.
Advantages for Yoga Positions MANDUKASANA:
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Pashchimottanasana: A tough Yoga Position
Posted on January, 26 at 10:28 am
This asana is also known as ‘Ugrasana’. ‘Ugra’ means ‘Shiva’. Lord Shiva is believed to be the god of annihilation. So he is called ‘ugra’ or ‘the terrible’. As this asana is very difficult to practice, it is known as ‘Ugrasana’.
Technique for Yoga positions Pashchimottanasana:
Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front. Bend the trunk forward and hold the feet with the thumbs and the first and the middle fingers. Exhales, and bend the trunk lower so that the head rests on the knees. Draw the abdomen in while bending lower. This will make the bending of the trunk easy. While bending bring the hand between the arms.
The aspirants having flexible spine can touch the knees with the hand at the first attempt. Fat persons will find some difficulty in practicing this asana. Person having a weak spine will take a fortnight or a month to accomplish perfection in this asana. Remain in this asana for five seconds. Begin with thirty seconds and gradually increase it to ten minutes.
Advantages for Yoga positions Pashchimottanasana :
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Janu Shirasana: Yoga Position like Pashchimottan Asana
Posted on January, 26 at 10:28 am
Certain characteristics of this asana are typically the same as those of Pashchimottanasana. In this variation of Pashchimottanasana one leg is extended.
Technique for Yoga positions Janu Shirasana:
Sit on the ground. Place the left heel pressing hard near the left groin. Keep the right leg stretched and straight. Hold the right foot with the hands. Exhale and draw the stomach in. Lower the head slowly as shown in the figure. Place the forehead and the chin on the knee. Remain in this position for five to ten seconds. Increase the time gradually.
This asana can be practiced with the left leg stretched. With constant practice, this asana can be performed for half an hour. Repeat this asana five to six time every day. This asana should be performed after the bowels are emptied. One who practices this asana can practice Pashchimottanasana comfortably.
Advantages for Yoga positions Janu Shirasana:
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