We all have issues with the way we look. Ladies are willing to spend a bomb wasting $$$ to get the best look they want.
We cant blame them but sometimes I keep wondering that it's true that looking good improves on your self esteem. I've been chubby all my life :) and yes I was one of the bully victims at school. However, I learnt that a great health is best wealth of all times ! You dont want to look like Angelina Jolie or Aishwarya Rai and suffer illness. Mom keep giving me ideas and motivate me to lose the fat (most of my fats are accummulated at unwanted place!).
I think I can speak for most women when I say stomach fat is the HARDEST to get rid of! I’m constantly looking for ways to lose fat anywhere, but if I can get rid of belly jelly, I am 100% in!
I'm truly a Dr. Oz fanatic! I just love him !!! He's an amazing , cute dad , husband and most of all , a wonderful person!
Sooo are you ready to know the magic drink that Dr. Oz swears that White Tea literally melts away belly fat It helps metabolize your fat and also helps keep you from storing fat from foods! It’s ability to burn fat is actually so strong that it has been rated one of the most powerful drinks to lose weight! Drinking two cups per day is really all you need and the affects are incredible! Tea Party anyone? I am so trying this NOW!
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Rice water!
Next time you go to boil some rice, you might want to think twice before you toss it! Rice is rich in minerals and vitamins that make it fantastic for cleansing the skin and hair!
It not only makes skin radiant, but also helps add tremendous shine to hair! No wonder all those women in Asia have such gorgeous shiny hair (ok, it might also be in their DNA)!
All you have to do is boil some rice (I recommend using distilled water and organic rice (or pesticide-free rice) and just boil until rice is cooked! Then remove the water and store in a jar! Once cooled, use as a rinse after you wash your hair, or as a toner on your skin for GORGEOUS shiny hair and beautiful glowing skin!
This is grandma recipe followed in some parts of India , specifically by the South Indians.
It not only makes skin radiant, but also helps add tremendous shine to hair! No wonder all those women in Asia have such gorgeous shiny hair (ok, it might also be in their DNA)!
All you have to do is boil some rice (I recommend using distilled water and organic rice (or pesticide-free rice) and just boil until rice is cooked! Then remove the water and store in a jar! Once cooled, use as a rinse after you wash your hair, or as a toner on your skin for GORGEOUS shiny hair and beautiful glowing skin!
This is grandma recipe followed in some parts of India , specifically by the South Indians.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Banjara's Almond Lotion
I've always loved the natural way of looking good. These days girls are willing to spend $$$$ to look beautiful on their special day. Well, I must say that I've always had a mixed feelings on not doing any facials, bridal , make up or any sort of paid service for my wedding.
I have seen lots of brides appearing with a white patched skin on their beautiful day. That really scared me of. Secondly, I did not have much knowledge about beauticians in India/Malaysia. Thirdly , I've always felt comfortable in the way I dress myself. Anyways.......I was surprised to hear my Indian friends stating that they've spent a bomb of Rs.1.5 lakhs at Anoos and VLCC for their big day!
Well...it's time I come back to the point on my review of the Indian beauty cream. Banjara's product recently became a hit in India especially Hyderabad,Chennai,Bangalore.
I purchased this in Chennai and thought of giving it a try since it claims to be made of almonds and saffron (kesar) which is known for it's own health benefit.
The creamy lotion smells so good, truly moisturizing. It's slightly pinkish and disappears in few strokes. I just love the way it gives a glow on my skin. Alas, I found what I really require during the winters months in the US.
I have seen lots of brides appearing with a white patched skin on their beautiful day. That really scared me of. Secondly, I did not have much knowledge about beauticians in India/Malaysia. Thirdly , I've always felt comfortable in the way I dress myself. Anyways.......I was surprised to hear my Indian friends stating that they've spent a bomb of Rs.1.5 lakhs at Anoos and VLCC for their big day!
Well...it's time I come back to the point on my review of the Indian beauty cream. Banjara's product recently became a hit in India especially Hyderabad,Chennai,Bangalore.
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I purchased this in Chennai and thought of giving it a try since it claims to be made of almonds and saffron (kesar) which is known for it's own health benefit.
The creamy lotion smells so good, truly moisturizing. It's slightly pinkish and disappears in few strokes. I just love the way it gives a glow on my skin. Alas, I found what I really require during the winters months in the US.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Milkshake hair mask :)
Sounds yummy ??? This trick does all that shine for your hair. It's a homemade recipe shared by a friend of mine living in the East Coast.
A while ago, Dr. Oz assembled a crack team of enthusiastic researchers to determine what food, in fact, was the most repairing, the most conditioning, for hair. They determined it was spicy sirloin chili. Just kidding. It’s bananas.
Bananas as a hair mask is effective, because bananas contain things like potassium, vitamin B6, folate, and other properties that are great for your hair (and also help with hair loss).
And milk? Milk is full of protein to make your hair stronger, as well as lactic acid to help whisk away old, dead skin cells that might have accumulated on your hair and caused it to become lifeless, limp, and mildly suicidal.
Some people also insist that using milk on your hair before you wash it causes curls to relax and help to straighten the hair. This seems to be a hotly debated issue (as it should be, because it’s very important), but some people say it works and some people say it doesn’t. Homemade beauty treatments: They’re like politics, only not as messy.
Either way, I can tell you from my own personal experience over the years that both milk and bananas make my hair silky, smooth, and extra shiny. I already have pretty straight hair, so who knows if it helped straighten it, but my hair (today, because I did this last night) feels like a tranquil waterfall looks. Swishy and sparkly, like a curtain of silk.
Enough talk. Let’s do it.
A while ago, Dr. Oz assembled a crack team of enthusiastic researchers to determine what food, in fact, was the most repairing, the most conditioning, for hair. They determined it was spicy sirloin chili. Just kidding. It’s bananas.
Bananas as a hair mask is effective, because bananas contain things like potassium, vitamin B6, folate, and other properties that are great for your hair (and also help with hair loss).
And milk? Milk is full of protein to make your hair stronger, as well as lactic acid to help whisk away old, dead skin cells that might have accumulated on your hair and caused it to become lifeless, limp, and mildly suicidal.
Some people also insist that using milk on your hair before you wash it causes curls to relax and help to straighten the hair. This seems to be a hotly debated issue (as it should be, because it’s very important), but some people say it works and some people say it doesn’t. Homemade beauty treatments: They’re like politics, only not as messy.
Either way, I can tell you from my own personal experience over the years that both milk and bananas make my hair silky, smooth, and extra shiny. I already have pretty straight hair, so who knows if it helped straighten it, but my hair (today, because I did this last night) feels like a tranquil waterfall looks. Swishy and sparkly, like a curtain of silk.
Enough talk. Let’s do it.
Smooth ‘n Silky Banana Milkshake Hair Mask
- 1-2 bananas (maybe 3, if your hair is really, really long and thick)
- Whole milk or coconut milk, enough to thin out the bananas
- Honey (optional)
- Cocoa powder, strawberries, or a peach (optional)
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Blackheads
Crunchy Betty gives a pretty good run down of what exactly those little black things are:
Make exfoliation as part of the weekly routine. MILK & NUTMEG
- I know I can talk about this but when it comes to doing it myself, the laziest on earth! Sometimes with the short of time, lack of motivation or not in mood. I think many of us are there in the same boat. Especially for oily skin and getting rid of blackheads. Nutmeg helps get rid of the oil, offers the scrubby power, and leaves behind really smooth skin. The lactic acid in milk helps break down old skin cells so they disappear when you rinse your face. If you really want to take it up a notch, use buttermilk instead of regular milk (it contains even more lactic acid).
You could also use: Baking soda and water, lemon juice and sugar, or salt and sour cream.
How you do it: Simply combine your “scrubby” ingredient with your liquid/wet ingredient until you have a thin paste. Starting with a clean face, rinse it once with water, and then begin to apply your exfoliator in light, circular motions.
Concentrate on the blackheads, but remember to use a very light touch. Too rough, and you could damage your skin.
Do this for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well. Enjoy your clean face.
Blackheads are just pimples that don’t have skin over them. That’s all they are. Because there’s no skin, and they’re exposed to the air, the top layer of gunk in your pores oxidizes and turns that darkish black color.We still have so much complains about the blackheads that bug us now and then, even after bidding goodbye to teenage years ! Recently the doctors have introduced the baking soda as the nature's nurture for curing blackheads.
Make exfoliation as part of the weekly routine. MILK & NUTMEG
- I know I can talk about this but when it comes to doing it myself, the laziest on earth! Sometimes with the short of time, lack of motivation or not in mood. I think many of us are there in the same boat. Especially for oily skin and getting rid of blackheads. Nutmeg helps get rid of the oil, offers the scrubby power, and leaves behind really smooth skin. The lactic acid in milk helps break down old skin cells so they disappear when you rinse your face. If you really want to take it up a notch, use buttermilk instead of regular milk (it contains even more lactic acid).
You could also use: Baking soda and water, lemon juice and sugar, or salt and sour cream.
How you do it: Simply combine your “scrubby” ingredient with your liquid/wet ingredient until you have a thin paste. Starting with a clean face, rinse it once with water, and then begin to apply your exfoliator in light, circular motions.
Concentrate on the blackheads, but remember to use a very light touch. Too rough, and you could damage your skin.
Do this for 3-5 minutes. Rinse well. Enjoy your clean face.
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