SPA SKIN CARE

Lavender Body Scrub

Things u need:

A bathtub

2-3 drops of lavender oil

1/2 cup sea salt

2-3 tbsp of any massage oil

A good shampoo n conditioner

2 tsp liquid chocolate

Nail filer

Cuticle cream

2-3 tsp turmeric powder mixed with 1 tbsp rose water

Foot scrubber

A good body lotion

How to do it:

Light some candles & fill ur tub with hot water. Put 2-3 drops of essential oil n some of the sea salt. Mix the rest of the salt with the massage oil n apply it all over the body.

Keep for 15-20 minutes n relax. Then wash off.

Next, shampoo ur hair n apply the conditioner mixed with a little chocolate; massage gently into the roots n tuck ur hair under a shower cap. While u wait for ur hair to heal, file ur nails n put the cuticle cream on ur cuticles. Then clean ur face with the turmeric mix.

Now just slip into the tub full of warm water. Relax n soak for 10-20 minutes. While u r in the tub, give ur feet a nice scrub. After finishing, wipe urself semi-dry n lather on a lot of hand n body lotion.

RECIPE CORNER

Midnight Delight (Pudding)

Ingredients:

Custard Powder 2tbsp

Water 2cups

Apple or Pear or both

Cardamom Powder a pinch

Sugar 4tbsp

Cream 100gms

Vanilla essence (optional)

Lime juice 1tsp

Method:

Boil water & sugar till sugar melts, add cardamom powder & lime juice to it. Add custard powder mixed with a little water so that it forms paste to it. Dip fruits for a second in the boiling lime & sugar water. Before adding the custard powder mixture set the fruits in a fancy bowl & pour this mixture on it. Keep it in a fridge to set. Whip the cream & pour it on the set mixture.

HAIR CARE

Everyone wants beautiful hair that are shiny n healthy. So hair care is must. When the ageing process starts, hair also start loosing their shine. Hair starts to get dry day by day.If u take care of ur hair a little bit then u can maintain their beauty forever.

Here are some tips for hair care:

• If u have oily hair then u have to use mild shampoo.



• For healthy hair always take healthy diet otherwise ur hair will lost its glow.



• Also include fruits in ur diet.



• Add lemon juice to 1 cup curd n apply on ur hair. U will surely get shiny hair.



• Always give a massage to ur hair every week. This will relax u as well as make ur hair strong.



• Use right shampoo for ur hair.



• For shiny n soft hair apply mustard oil mixed with lemon juice on ur hair.



• To maintain balance of ur hair always do conditioning. For deep conditioning apply curd for 1/2 an hour, it will maintain ph of ur hair.



• Whenever u get free time slowly massage ur hair with ur fingers.



• Coconut oil is also good for hair.



• Also include green vegetables in ur diet.



• Use baby oil to massage ur hair. Baby oil provides softness n shine to hair.



• Don't use strong fragrant oil for hair.



• Don't try out different hair oils stick to one best hair oil.



• Every type of hair needs conditioning as it protects hair from sun's UV rays n also from pollution.

STYLE MANTRA

Style is not to be copy cats but its to carry urself comfortably. Always try to look simple. There is no need to do hard work for looking smart. If u look simple or sober then u will look more beautiful. As we say in India

"Khoobsurati sadgi mein he hai"

(it means simplicity look more beautiful)

Mix n Match

U should know the art of mix n match . When it's a matter of dress n accessories, contrast look s good. Like with actual dress, classic accessories look nice. Otherwise there is no rule for mi9x n match. But in reality which is different from ordinary is a centre of attraction & that's the style.

Footwear

Ur footwear plays a vital role in making u look attractive. High heels make u look smart . Don't think what other will say. High heel footwear not only make ur posture look good but also this will change ur personality. Generally people think who's gonna see their foot but its not like that. If u r going on shopping for ur footwear try to opt for branded ones. Don't ever try to wear heel more than 4" as it will be uncomfortable for u, it also effects ur posture & u will become a part of fun for others.

Style is Costly

Some people think that style is costly. In reality its not how much u spend on ur looks but how u find alternatives for costly things.

Something Different

• Like rings made of mixed metal or stones will look more attractive.


• Try to design any dress with pearls n stone urself at home.


• Choose a footwear with silver n golden straps.

RECIPE CORNER

Bread kababs

Ingredients:

8 bread slices(soak n squeeze out of water)

3 tbsp sour curd

2 tbsp rice flour

1 onion (finely chopped)

1 carrot (finely chopped)

1 cup coriander n mint leaves

2 green chillies (slit finely)

A pinch of cooking soda

A piece of ginger

Salt to taste

Method:

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to make a firm dough.

2. Shape into small cones n deep fry till golden brown.

SPA SKIN CARE

Papaya Body Scrub

Things u need:

*1 small ripe papaya

*50g grain powder

*50g rice powder

*50g sea salt

*50ml honey

*100ml milk or curd

How to do it:

Mash the papaya in a grinder n mix with all the other ingredients except for the milk n curd. Blend well with hand. Now steam ur body with a portable home steamer or simply have a hot bath.

Apply the mixture all over ur body, covering each n every part from face to toe. Then lie down on a plastic sheet for 20 minutes.

Next, take the milk or curd n apply carefully on each body part, scrubbing the area gently in circular movements. U can also use a soft loofah for scrubbing ur skin. When finished take another warm, thorough shower. Wipe off the excess moisture n apply body lotion all over when ur skin is still a little wet.

Enjoy clean n smooth skin.

source: Femina Believe

HOME SWEET HOME

The Perfect Wardrobe

*Keep all the daily use items like t-shirts, jeans n other clothes on the lower shelf.

*Store winter clothes on higher shelves with moth balls .

*A stainless steel masala box with several small bowls works well for clips & jewellery.

Dress Your Walls

*A neutral room look cosy by adding splashes of warm red & orange through furnishing & upholstery.

*Furnishing that stand out sharply against wall colour as to draw attention away from neutral walls.

Remove Clutter

*Colourful basket made of jute are perfect solution for the clutter lying here n there. U can keep children's toy , papers, magazine,towels etc..

*They r flexible, cheap n u can carry them in any season.

Organised Bathroom

*Make a list of everyday items that can be used.

*Arrange the items in containers by the type like hair products, cosmetics, towels etc.

Indoor Garden

*To add freshness choose a variety of indoor plants like spider plants & asparagus ferns, display them attractively in terracotta pots.

*To display these plants window sills r interesting spots.

Be Trendy

*Try out for some trendy accessories such as cushions, curtains, carpets etc.

*Choose colours like yellow or flowering patterns n also try to arrange small items on a coffee table.