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Digital nail art is a revolution in the world of beautification. It refers to the process of getting your nails painted through a nail art machine. This machine typically consists of a scanner and a specially designed printer to work on the nail.

The process is safe and easy and takes only about 15 minutes in total (including the drying period). All you need to do is to choose a design from the machine catalogue, or for that matter even supply one of your own to the scanner.

Once the scanning has been done the printer would start working on your finger nails and in less hat 10 seconds (depending on the design it might even take lesser time) your nails would look gorgeous! Apply a base coat before getting the nail art done. White base coat makes the design look even prettier. You can always settle for a transparent base coat.

Baby skin is soft and sensitive, use skin care products specifically made for babies. Use baby oils that moisturize your baby’s skin and keep it soft. Bathe your baby with a mild pH-balanced baby cleanser. To moisturize your baby, use baby lotion. For dry skin, in the winter or in dry climates, you may wish to massage your baby with baby oils before bath and with baby lotion after bath.

Change diapers or nappies frequently. A protective diaper cream will protect your baby against diaper rash, by creating a barrier against wetness. Babies under six months of age should spend some time in the sun, preferably in the early morning hours, rather than the mid-day sun. Sun is a good source of vitamin D. Avoid baby powders containing talc (talcum) and those with skin irritants like fragrances.

Bubble baths are popular amongst parents. However, problem is with what’s in many of those bubble baths. Many of them contain detergents, which are especially bad for baby’s skin. In fact, bubble baths have been linked to urinary tract infections.

We often think that the higher the SPF, the better the protection. It is a misconception. Sunscreen with a minimum of SPF35 provides around 96% protection while that with SPF100 will provide 99%! The FDA actually considered capping SPF at 50 at one time.

There is a popular myth that eating chocolates causes acne. Chocolate doesn’t cause acne. Acne is caused by hormonal imbalances. What happens is – chocolate causes an imbalance in sugar levels that further leads to fluctuations in the hormonal levels causing a pimple or two but not trigger acne.

It’s a myth that scrubbing your face with soap will keep your skin healthy and acne free. When you scrub your face, you’re taking off some of the protective oils and barriers, which tend to lead to rashes and even burns. Use gentle cleanser followed by a moisturiser or sunscreen. Most believe that using expensive products works best. This is simply not true. One shouldn’t blindly believe what is written on the labels of high-end products.

Anti-aging products (or “wrinkle creams”) can erase wrinkles. Most wrinkle creams simply hydrate skin, plumping them out and making them look temporarily better. So don’t go with the hype.

Online netting has become the easy and dependable way of getting information. With various companies creating their own websites, getting information is just a click away. Such sites not only advertise their current range of products, but also assist in online buying.

Sites like LinkedIn, Organic Consumers provide access to companies selling skin care products. These are only a few to mention. At such sites one can get detailed information about various products on sale, the various treatments they have on offer, including details of the company. However, it will be wise to make a thorough background check of the companies before deciding on one. You can also ask someone who has used the product before.

These sites in some cases, also provide a map, or give a list of stores from where their product can be brought. There are online discussion forums and beauty experts who can offer you expert advice.

There are a host of treatments, natural and surgical, to make you look young. Many rejuvenation programs, though, does more harm than good and can practically damage the skin.

However, there are some ingredients used for centuries that helps rejuvenate the skin. Ingredients such as Phytessence Wakame, Cynergy TK, active Manuka honey, and Coenzyme Q10 which combine to give you a truly unique skin care experience. Avocado oil is another such ingredient. These ingredients have the ability to nourish the skin through all the layers and retard the ageing process.

The Active Manuka honey has scientifically proven healing properties for the skin making it look younger and softer. Avocado penetrates deeply into the skin, and this oil is a rich source of vitamins A, D and E and essential proteins. Dry skin benefits from avocado oil as it rejuvenates the skin. Due to its regenerative properties, it also helps healing sun burnt skin.

Cynergy TK stimulates body to make collagen and elastin. This will make and fine lines gradually fade away and return your youthful looks.

Yogurt is virtually a treasure-chest of nutrients and minerals such as zinc, calcium, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12; proteins and yeast. Yogurt boosts the digestive system, immune system and controls weight. It adds oil to the skin acting as a natural moisturizer. It reduces open pores increasing the overall texture of the skin.

The rich zinc content of yogurt helps reducing acne and blemishes. Applying yogurt on an itchy scalp chases away dandruff. Apart from zinc, yogurt contains lactic acid that removes dead cells and help in smoothening of the skin. Hence, yogurt can be a great ingredient for facials.

Your hands and nails can also benefit from yogurt. Simply apply a frozen mixture of yogurt and lemon juice, leave it for fifteen minutes and rinse clean. Do this for a week and your hands will feel soft and supple. Yogurt mixed with dried fruit peels also makes for a great natural scrubber.

Every day we subject out skin to rigorous scrubbing with harsh chemicals, waxing, shaving; dousing ourselves in colognes and subjecting ourselves to the scorching sun. This leaves the skin perceptible to a host of skin problems and infections. However, aloevera can help alleviate such problems. It has been trusted for centuries and can restore the glow of our skin. Applying aloevera extracts can reduce skin problems, relieve sunburn and itching. It nourishes the body with nutrients such as vitamin E and vitamin C.

The gel found in the leaves can be directly applied on the skin. Also, aloevera juice prepared from the inner leaves can cure digestive problem as well as gastricitis. Aloevera does a complete job of soothing, calming, cooling and repairing of the skin. A natural homemade mask can be made using 30ml aloevera gel, 50ml olive oil, 30ml rose water, 4 drops of ylang ylang essential oil and 1-2 tbls of oats. It will help reducing acne, blemishes and sunburns.

Liposuction is about removing fat deposits from your body and contour them to make you more visually appealing. Mostly thighs, upper arms, under the chin and hips are the target areas for this procedure as in these areas fat tend to accumulate.

However, many people who have underwent the surgery, are unaware of the intense care post-liposuction surgery. First, pay careful attention to what the doctor has to say. The physician’s instructions need to be followed, failing which can give an unsuccessful surgery.

Post surgery, the area is bound tightly to prevent sagging and damage to the area. On the day of the removal one may needs assistant as blood rushing in into the area can make you feel faint. Due to the healing process and the tightly bound garment, the area may become itchy. Hence petroleum jelly needs to be constantly applied to that area. Itching can cause infection. Also, the area needs deep massaging as it slowly brings back sensitivity to the area and promotes blood circulation.

We are born with a beautiful skin but due to years of negligence, our skin retaliates. It develops spots and pigmentation, blemishes, pimples, blackheads. If we can invest fifteen minutes either in the morning or before going to bed, our skin will thank us for it. It is important to follow the cleansing-toning-moisturizing regimen as it cleans the skin and helps tightening pores. Avoid using too much cosmetics. Our skin is very sensitive to cosmetics. Instead use natural and herbal products.

However, you must know your skin type first. This is because different skin types follow a different routine. For example, a pack of sandalwood powder and multani-mitti (mud pack) can work wonders for oily skin but can cause flakes on dry skin. Herbal face packs and facials give a glow to the skin and penetrate deep into the skin to give it a healthy look. There are ‘wonder substances’ such as aloe vera, milk, honey that usually works for all skin types.

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