So, last time I wrote about the products I was hoping would turn out great but instead they turned out to be duds, there were many scrubs in the list. All scrubs I have used till date were the physical ones with apricot or walnut granules which would tear the skin so I wanted something which would do a deep exfoliation instead of a superficial one. When I came across the body shop vitamin c microdermabrasion, I was not very hopeful but anyways thought of giving it a try! And, boy am I glad that … [Read more...] about The Body Shop Vitamin C Microdermabrasion
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Vitamin C for Iron {Health}
Sorry for the ambiguous heading. Yesterday, I said that iron deficiency can lead to dark to uneven skin tone naturally so increase in iron intake is important. So, today, I wanted to talk about iron absorption in the body. Vitamin C is required for absorbing iron properly so increase your Vitamin C intake too. Drink amla juice or orange juice or prepare lemon water at home without sugar every day. Vitamin C is also helpful in detoxification of the skin and body from the inside so the major side … [Read more...] about Vitamin C for Iron {Health}
Remedy for Sunburn {Reader’s Tip}
So, Tanveer posted this remedy as a response to my post yesterday on "How to treat Sunburns?". "I find applying either a 10% vitamin c soln or a zinc oxide cream brings down the redness inflammation quite rapidly" You can read this post on how to make a 10% Vitamin C solution on Tanveer's blog and for a Zinc Oxide cream, she uses Rashfree by Pfizer which was recommended by a dermatologist so if you are suffering from any skin problems or are already on medication or something, you should … [Read more...] about Remedy for Sunburn {Reader’s Tip}
Tomato for Vitamin C {Tip of the Day}
Tomato is a versatile vegetable which can be used in any cuisine or for any beauty routine too whether as a hair pack or for brightening the face. Another great advantage of tomato is that it is extremely rich in Vitamin A and C. For daily need of Vitamin C, consume two medium-sized tomatoes. … [Read more...] about Tomato for Vitamin C {Tip of the Day}
Orange Sugar Body Scrub {DIY}
It has been so long since I have done some DIY and I have been lately indulging in some things so I shall share some experiments which were successful. So, today, I am sharing a simple body scrub you can make from oranges. Ingredients 1 complete orange mashed along with the pulp 2 tablespoon honey sugar (in my case I used raw sugar called 'khandsari' in Hindi) 2 tea spoons salt (I used rock salt or sendha namak) apricot powder (optional) Method Mash a complete orange removing … [Read more...] about Orange Sugar Body Scrub {DIY}
Kiwi for your face
Its the season of Kiwis. They are rich, highly rich, in anti-oxidants and they taste really yummy. I love Kiwis also for their unique green color with black seeds in the middle (they are good for snapping around if you are a photographer). The riper the kiwi, more are the anti-oxidants in the fruit. So, while having kiwis in a day, take a slice and rub it all over your face and neck. Let it dry and wash off with lukewarm water and follow with room temperature water (avoid cold water). You will … [Read more...] about Kiwi for your face