Beauty Tips For Girls

Dark is the new beautiful!!! For those of you who hate your colour, it is time to leave this negative attitude behind and grab on to some of these beauty tips to look extra beautiful and stunning.  If you have the right shade of lipstick and a kajal to enhance your features, you will indeed look the best dressed in the room. Today, Boldsky shares with you some of the best beauty tips for dark skin ladies to follow. Make sure you don't add to much of makeup to your face as it should not be loud. Go for bold shades and stick to natural homemade moisturisers and balms to pamper to your skin to heights. On the other hand, you also need to look after your hair, as it adds to making you look beautiful. Spice up your look with the right accessories and voila, your good to go. So, all you pretty damsels out there, here is your chance to look special and outstanding. Take a look at these simple and hot beauty tips: Love Your Skin  - Before you take a look at the rest of the ...

It's that time of the year again! Come summers, temperatures begin to soar high. The joy of gorging on ice creams in hot and sultry days of summer is above all! During this time of the year, it is of utmost importance to take proper care of your skin as excessive sweating may lead to a host of skin problems. Apart from causing acne and rashes, the scorching heat has the tendency to damage the skin cells to a great extent. Fret not, we've got you covered. Here we have got you a list of few dos and don'ts that you must follow in order to have a nourished skin this summer! Have a look at them: 1. Don't Rub Too Hard On Your Skin:   Exfoliating is an essential part of the skin care regime as it helps in removing the dead cells from the skin. However, make sure you are not rubbing your skin too hard while exfoliating as it can damage and irritate the layers on your skin. Be gentle on your face and use cotton to pat dry it. Exfoliate twice a week to keep your skin glow...

This year has been particularly a scorching surprise with the onslaught of the sun, coming on full swing in spring instead of summer, and the temperatures soaring to 45 degrees when we were just about getting to enjoy the season. I have been bombarded with queries of sunburn, open pores, burning of the hands and feet, burning eyes and above all, how to stay cool.So how does one try and adjust their body to the harsh weather, when the country is facing a heat wave? For starters, let's work on the diet and exclude the evils - rich gravies, fried snacks, starchy food, alcohol and aerated drinks. What you really need to include in your summer bar are chaas (buttermilk), coconut water, lime water, light squashes of Bael and Rhododendron, which help cool the system. Moreover, include lots of seasonal fruits in your diet like watermelon, musk melons, cucumber, raita and bottle gourd (gheea). Add fresh mint leaves into food, salads and drinks to help you keep cool. Beauty Remedies to...

Curd is an excellent source of calcium, protein, and various essential vitamins. It is packed with the goodness of vitamin D which can provide your skin with a whole lot of benefits. The lactic acid present in the curd helps in shedding the dead cells from the skin and also fights against wrinkles and early signs of aging. Apart from this, the lactic acid also helps moisturize the skin leaving it soft and supple. It also enhances the face  glow, prevents acne breakouts, reduces redness from the skin,  and also aids in removing the tanning. Here we have got you 5 ways in which you can use curd as part of your beauty routine! 1. Acts As A Moisturiser If you feel that you've lost moisture from your skin, then you can bring curd to your rescue as it acts as an excellent moisturizer. Applying curd everyday on your face can help you get a soft, nourished and supple skin. Just take some curd and add honey to it. Mix it well and apply it on your face. Allow it to stay for aroun...

No matter how busy we are, our day cannot start without a cup of coffee, isn't it?  Have you ever wondered how coffee plays a vital role in enhancing beauty? Yes, this wonderful ingredient can help you gain a beautiful skin in the form of a scrub, mask, cleanser etc. The caffeine can boost the appearance of your skin and keep it more healthy. It helps in reducing dark spots, pigmentation, skin tan, etc., and helps in making the skin brighter. Coffee is best known as an antioxidant that helps tighten the skin and protects the skin from free radicals. Coffee also helps in exfoliating the skin, thus making it look brighter.  It is one solution for many skin problems. Now, it is more exciting when you can get flawless skin right at the comfort of your home, isn't it? Here is a complete DIY step-by-step coffee facial guide to get that brighter and healthier-looking skin. Step 1: Cleansing  Cleansing is the first and basic step of a facial. It removes dirt, excess ...

Did you ever think that the green leaves you sprinkle on your biryani as a garnish could be the secret to your glowing skin? Coriander, also known as ‘hara dhaniya’, is a member of the Apiaceae family. Other members of the same family include celery and parsley. Traditionally, it was an essential ingredient in oils and perfumes too. It is a herb with a strong smell. The fresh aroma can make you feel instantly rejuvenated. Its anti-septic and carminative properties make it unique. What is coriander good for? Coriander is extremely rich in folate, antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Your skin feel soft, supple and glowing when your cells are protected from oxidative stress. They can be armored against stress and degeneration with the help of antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent the movement of free radicals in the body, thus slowing down the ageing process. It allows the skin to retain its elasticity. It is a powerhouse of iron which leads to an increase in the hemog...

Avocado is often cited as a must-try fruit for skin and hair care purposes. This fruit is a powerhouse of fatty acids, skin-rejuvenating vitamins and other essential nutrients. All these properties make avocado a true favourite ingredient for beauty purposes.  Incorporating this excellent fruit in your beauty regimen can help your skin and hair in ways you cannot possibly fathom. Be it tackling acne problems, improving skin elasticity or imparting a natural glow on to your skin, avocado is one natural remedy that can do it all. Also, applying it to your hair can strengthen the follicles from the root, treat dandruff and combat hair loss problems. So, if you have not already tried avocados in your beauty regimen, then do read on, as today we have compiled a list of various ways in which you can use avocados to enhance your beauty.  All the following ways are 100% natural and safe. Moreover, they will help your skin and hair in ways that most store-bought products can'...

There is no denying the fact that green tea is loaded with numerous health benefits. It is extracted from a shrub known as camellia sinensis which is an excellent source of antioxidants. Antioxidants aid in fighting against harmful free radicals released in the body. Apart from this, green tea is also rich in vitamin C and E. We have heard about plenty of weight loss and health benefits that are associated with green tea, but did you know that it has numerous beauty benefits as well? Drinking a cup of green tea everyday can provide you with a smooth and spotless skin. Apart from removing toxins from the body, its anti-aging properties can help prevent fine lines and wrinkles too, making you look younger and healthier. Other than this, its anti-bacterial properties fight against acne breakouts as well. However, to reap all these benefits, it is not necessary to have this wonder tea in the form of a drink. You can now make the most of it by converting it into a face-pack. Here are 3 a...

The kinds of vegetables that you can use on the skin is much less, than that of fruits. This is because, the use of veggies in skin care is not promoted and most of the times, men and women don't know how to even include veggies in their skincare routine, except a chosen few.  To encourage you all in using veggies for skin care, today at Boldsky, we will discuss about the use of coriander leaves. Coriander leaves are beneficial for the skin in the following ways: Coriander leaves can be applied on all kinds of skin. Yet be a little cautious, especially those with a sensitive skin. A power-house of antioxidants - coriander is a blessing for acne, scar and pimples.   Coriander leaves work on ageing skin as well.  Coriander leaves are beneficial on chronic skin diseases and problems.  Primary skin requirements like moisturization, rejuvenation and freshness can be attained by using coriander leaves.  For preparing any of the coriander leaf-based fac...

Winter is almost over and summer cottons are beginning to make their way back into our wardrobes. Most people experience happy-skin days at this time as temperatures are just right. It's neither too cold nor too hot and humid. Cold months can lead to stretchy, dry skin, especially when it is not cared for well. So come February, our skin enjoys this change in weather too. In addition to cool mornings and pleasant evenings - February also brings with it a whole lot of LOVE. Yes! Valentine's Day is celebrated on 14th Feb each year, with millions around the globe gearing to express their love to their chosen ones, not just on the D-Day, but during the entire Valentine's Week as well. If there is one ingredient that you should really put all your focus on for maintaining the happy skin you've got these days, it's good old Besan or gram flour.Gram flour or besan has been a part of the Indian diet for ages. Be it a besan ka chilla or kadhi, there are several dishes tha...

It’s that time of the year when chai becomes a little less favoured and nimbu-soda is available almost everywhere. Very soon, anything synthetic will be a no-no and cotton will be your go-to fabric. Umbrellas come out to give your sunscreen company, suede shoes get packed away. Yes, summer time is here. And with it, a whole host of skin care issues too. Oily skin gets oilier, and dry skin gets patchy. There are breakouts and pimples, rashes and roughness, and that acne just wouldn’t go away! Just a few simple changes in your everyday skincare regimen can ensure that you are all set to glow through this season too. We spoke to Dr. Deepali Bhardwaj, leading dermatologist and founder of Skin and Hair Clinics for expert advice on tackling the heat. What does summer do to our skin? According to Dr. Deepali, warmer temperatures mean it is time to change your skin care routine. The sunny Indian summer can be pretty harsh on your skin if you don't take care of your. So, just like y...

Holi, the festival of colours, is finally here. It's time to gear up for the most vibrant festival of the year. Holi is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is celebrated with much fanfare by the community, across the world. The joy of being drenched in hues of blue, pink and yellow colours is above all. However, there's no denying the fact that most Holi colours these days are made using chemicals that can damage your hair and skin to a great extent. These chemicals could turn out to be extremely dangerous and might penetrate the top layers of your skin, causing rashes and acne breakouts. Hence, it is of utmost importance to take proper care of your hair and skin before you head out to play Holi. Here's a list of 5 easy tips that can come to your rescue! Read on to know more about them. 1. Ice cubes: Before applying anything, massage your face with ice cubes for about 10 minutes as they have the ability to close the open pores. Once this is done, apply organi...