DIY for luscious pink lips

DIY tips for luscious pink lips in this summers

Summers can really be harsh on skin as well as for your lips as well. But you don't have to burn a hole in your pocket by going for expensive treatments just a few simple tips when practiced on a regular basis, will help you to keep your luscious lips in the harsh summer.

1. Exfoliate your lips: 

One of the easiest way to exfoliate your lips is gently rubbing your tooth brush on your lips after you have brushed. You can use a soft bristled tooth brush to gently exfoliate the lips by using a lip scrub to get rid of dead skin, which will give a smooth pout but and plump lips.

2. Lemon and honey mix: 

To get rid of lipstick stains or dark lips use a mixture of lemon juice and honey and massage it on your lips for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse well.

3. Moisturize it: 

Another way of treating chapped lips is using a mixture of honey and milk cream. Mix honey and milk cream and apply it all over your lips and massage it. Leave for about 15-20 minutes or even overnight for better results.

4. Lip plumper: 

If you want to have a plumper lips but don't want to go under the needle then apply a small amount of peppermint or cinnamon oil on your lips before going to bed.

5. Eat healthy: 

Eating healthy is beneficial not only in terms of health but also for lips. Eating fresh and healthy along with drinking loads of water will help you to keep your pout sexy and luscious.

Moisturisers from the kitchen for all skin types

Beauty in it's most natural of forms is not only the easiest to achieve but also the most accessible.

All-natural beauty treatments revitalize your skin and body, and are both effective and affordable. We suggest a few all-natural beauty treatments for all skin types that you can find inside your very own kitchen cupboards and refrigerators!

Oily skin: 

If your skin tends to get oily, let these all-natural, readily available products be your new best friends:

Avocado: 

Many beauty and health experts recommend the avocado juice for soft, glowing skin. Avocado is rich in Vitamin A that essentially offers clear, beautiful skin. Apart from this it is loaded with several other minerals like potassium, iron and copper that can collectively work wonders in giving your skin the right kind of moisture. "You can simply mash up an avocado or two and apply it on your skin and rinse it off after 15-20 minutes. Avocado juice is also a complete energizer and can boost you up completely," says Seema Rai, skin expert.

Bananas: 

They are rich in Vitamin A as a result of which, bananas help immensely in restoring dull and damaged skin. To give your skin some natural moisturizer, mash a banana and apply it gently all over your face, keep it on your face for around twenty minutes and wash it off with some lukewarm water.

Additionally the Vitamin C present in bananas can help in giving your skin that natural glow.

Normal skin: 

For those who're blessed with normal skin that is between dry and oil and habituates well with any climate, try these:

Grapes: 

The Vitamin E present in grapes retains the moisture in the skin and also helps in the rejuvenation of deal skin cells. Mash a handful of grapes and use cotton to apply it across your face. Wash after a while. For best results, apply it a few times a week. Also, due to the presence of antioxidants, grapes can act as a natural sunscreen.

Cucumber: 

Cucumbers restore moisture and maintain supple, healthy skin apart from several other benefits. "Cucumbers act as a good moisturizer for the body and skin. Antioxidants delay ageing of the skin and thus keep the skin rejuvenated. Simply by keeping cucumber slices on the eyes at night can relieve the puffiness better than any medication as it contains vitamin C," says Dr Shefali Trasi-Nerukar, dermatologist.

Dry skin: 

If you have skin that generally lacks moisture, here are a few natural treatments that won't only retain moisture but also keep it there:

Coconut oil: 

Not only is it a natural moisturizer, it also acts as a make up remover, and a body scrubber. It sinks deep inside the pores, softens and moisturizes the skin completely, and also cleans away dirt and grime. Additionally, a coconut oil massage is recommended for strong and healthy hair.

Papaya: 

These are best known for retaining water and removing dead skin cells thus giving way to supple, glowing skin. If you have dry skin, mash a papaya with some honey for instant skin moisturizing and hydration. "Papaya is very helpful in combating dry skin problems. Raw papaya pulp is rich in antioxidants especially vitamin C which helps in moisturizing and brightening the complexion," says dermatologist Dr Apratim Goel.

Must-have beauty essentials for summer

Make this summer the best you've had with the help of these must-haves to both look good and feel good.

Summer is almost here and it's time to get yourself ready for the heat waves. Don't let the heat overwhelm you, there are just a few summer staples that you need to follow up on and you'll be all set to face the daunting sun. A little preparation and a few mandatory rules to follow, and you can have some fun in the sun without holding back. This is what our experts had to say...

Sunscreen: 

Given you want that gorgeous tan, but you don't want to burn your skin in the process, do you? Apply a layer of sunscreen on your skin to protect yourself from the heat waves. Sunscreen not only protects you against sunburn, it also soothes your skin and prevents it from getting blotchy or dry. Additionally, it eases inflammation and redness if any.

Primer: 

A make up primer is a gel applied after a moisturizer and before the foundation. It also helps keep the make up intact, which is almost crucial in the sweltering heat. Says Rhea Soans, hair and beauty expert, "It's advisable to use a good primer on the skin before applying any sort of make up, especially in the heat. Use a primer that has sunscreen and moisturizing agents in it, the benefits go beyond just making your foundation last longer, it also facilitates smooth and flawless skin."

Water: 

Being hydrated is probably the most important thing during the summers. If adequate fluids are not consumed in their proper quantity, it can cause a lot of distress to your body. "Keep consuming some sort of liquids during the heat, either water or juices. This not only helps maintain a healthy blood pressure but also regulates your body temperature apart from keeping you refreshed and revitalized throughout the day," says Megha Rai, fitness expert.

Moisturizer

In the urgency to protect our skin, hair-care tends to take a back seat. To make your hair look its natural, voluminous best- go simple. "For straight hair with a greasy scalp, use a clear shampoo and conditioner. For curly hair, a creamy conditioner is suitable. Also, give your conditioning a break, as the humidity in this sultry climate can dry out those beautiful shiny locks," adds Rhea, hair and skin expert.

Gloss: 

Your lips need some love and care too. Not applying anything on your lips and leaving them exposed to the heat will leave them dried out and parched. Use a good lip-gloss or balm with SPF and keep re-applying it throughout the day. "Drink enough water through the day and apply a lip balm that has moisturizing ingredients like olive oil, lanolin etc," says Dr Apratim Goel, dermatologist.

Take care of those beautiful hands

Here are some tips of how you can take care of your beautiful hands. 

It is said that the skin of your hands can give your age away more than your face. And it is a myth that they need more care only in the winters. Summers too call for hand nourishment and care. Here are some tips on how you can do it - 

1. Moisturize: 

It is important to keep your hands moisturized even in summers to keep them soft. Apply a good moisturizer every time after you wash your hands. Use at least thrice in a day. 

2. Pamper your hands: 

Go for a manicure at least once a month and treat your hands to some fine moisturizing, massaging and exfoliating. 

 

3. Use lukewarm water: 

Do not use boiling hot water or ice cold water when you wash your hands. Use only lukewarm water every time you wash them in all seasons. 

4. Scrub them and massage oils: 

use a good scrub twice or thrice a week to remove all the dirt and grime that gets stored on the skin making it dry and rough. 

5. Take care of them: 

Make sure you wear gloves when you do some dirty household task with your hands!

Foot care regime for summer

It's easier to protect your feet during winter, but one can put the best foot forward in summer too by following simple steps like washing them properly, using coconut oil and more. 

The tips should be followed religiously to get the best results, says capital-based dermatologist Deepali Bhardwaj. 

Here are the tips: 

1. Wash feet daily: 

Summer is the time when you sweat a lot and so do your feet. This attracts lots of dirt and dust. So, make sure that before going to bed, you wash your feet with cold water for around 15 minutes. 

2. Moisturize daily: 

           

Use any lotion or foot cream and make it your daily routine to apply it on your feet. But don't go overboard with moisturizer especially between your toes as it might cause fungal infection. 

 

3. Apply sunscreen: 

When you choose to uncover your feet, apply sunscreen on your feet to protect them from scorching heat. 

4. Choose comfortable footwear: 

Give your feet space to breathe by wearing comfortable footwear preferably made of mesh fabric. 

5. Use coconut oil: 

Apply coconut oil on your feet and keep it overnight. Make sure to wear a pair of cotton socks after application. 

6. Shea butter treat: 

It is very effective to take care of chapped feet. Soak them in a tub of warm water with a teaspoon of shea butter in it.