Pigmentation basically refers to the shade of a person’s skin. The skin gets its tone or color from a pigment called melanin and the amount of melanin in a person’s body determines his/her skin color. If a person’s body produces too much melanin, he/she is said to be suffering from hyperpigmentation and if too little melanin is produced, it is referred to as hypopigmentation. Those suffering from skin pigmentation disorders can see drastic changes in the color of their skin. However, it can easily be treated at home using natural remedies like apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, green tea, red onion, milk, or tomato. These ingredients can be used to make simple solutions for treating skin pigmentation. Listed below are some amazing home remedies and the ways to use them for treating skin pigmentation: Aloe vera Aloe vera contains “aloin” which is a deep pigmenting compound. Aloin helps to lighten a person’s skin tone effectively with regular use. Those suffering from skin pigmentation can scoop out some aloe vera gel from an aloe vera leaf and gently rub it over the affected area, then leave it on for a few minutes before washing it off. Repeating this activity twice a week can help in reducing skin pigmentation to a great extent over a period of about a month or two.

With the weather changing from blistering hot summers to dry, freezing winters, your skin may experience some drastic changes. Our skin is very sensitive and needs constant care and attention. It is easy to hide all the acne under layers of makeup, but in the long run, you will realize that this makes the acne worse. More acne breakouts happen due to the harsh chemicals in makeup products. To get a perfect natural, no makeup look it is important to care for your skin on a daily basis. Some easy and simple do-it-yourself natural skin care routines are: Exfoliation is very important for the skin. For people with oily skin, sea salt and almond oil can be used. They can be mixed in equal parts and rubbed on to the skin. People with dry skin and normal skin can use the classic sugar scrub recipe. All you need to do is mix some granulated sugar with coconut oil and scrub your face with it. It will remove all the dead cells, leaving you with a fresh feeling face. Exfoliation can be done once or twice a week. Cleansing needs to be done once or twice a day. Some simple natural skin care regimes include mixing coffee powder with milk.

Exfoliation is the mechanism by which the skin naturally loses dead skin cells from its outer surface. When there is a buildup of dead cell matter on the skin, it makes the skin look dull, tends to clog the pores, and adds to the appearance of spots and fine lines. Skin scrubs are used to aid and accelerate the exfoliation process with the mechanical action of a mixture with small coarse particles that rub against the skin and shed off the unwanted dead cells. This results in skin that is new and fresh, makes spots and fine lines less visible, and clears pores and reduces their size. The scrubbing of the skin also prevents potential skin problems that could be caused by blocked and clogged pores. Additionally, when the skin surface is clean, it allows the skin to absorb a skin serum or a medication in a better way. Scrubs There are plenty of skin scrubs available in the market, but one can also make do with simple ingredients available at home. It is important to be gentle on the skin and avoid scrubbing too hard or using scrubs too often, as this could aggravate the skin. When using scrubs, it is advised to apply them on washed skin and avoid the eye area.

There are a lot of hair styling products available in the market. If you are concerned about the use of chemicals, there are some DIY products that you can make at home. Hair styling products are used to keep your styled hair in place. These products are used to change the shape or texture of your hair and to make it look attractive. Some popular hairstyle products include hair gel, hair mousse, pomade, and hair spray. Some natural products that you can make at home are: Hair cream This homemade hair cream adds luster to your hair. It helps keep your hair moisturized, smoothens the curls, and makes your hair soft. It is a natural product that has a creamy finish and would be loved by everyone who uses it. Take 2 tablespoons of shea butter and ½ tablespoon coconut in a small jar and melt it in a microwave or use a double boiler to melt it. To this melted mixture add a ½ tablespoon of olive oil, a ¾ teaspoon of jojoba seed oil, a ¾ teaspoon of almond oil, ½ tablespoon aloe vera gel (pure), a ½ teaspoon of vitamin E oil, and 15 drops of essential oils.

The skin, the outermost layer of the body, is the first line of defense against external factors like the weather, dust, or harmful microbial agents. For it to function smoothly and efficiently, it requires a steady supply of a number of essential nutrients and vitamins. Vitamin A It is an essential vitamin that prevents the breakdown of collagen present in the skin due to the harsh rays of the sun. By interrupting this process, it offers protection against sunburns and is also an antioxidant. Vitamin A also plays an important role in the functioning of the oil glands present around the hair follicles. It is also known to be beneficial during the healing process of lacerations and wounds. Depletion of these skin vitamins in the body causes the skin to feel dry and irritated. Vitamin C This vitamin is crucial in the stabilization of the protein called collagen in the skin. Since it is an extremely powerful antioxidant, it protects the skin from free radicals and lowers the chances of developing skin cancer. Deficiency of this skin vitamin can slow down the process of healing cuts and sores on the body and can even lead to bleeding gums. Vitamin E Vitamin E is an important and multifaceted class of vitamins.

The world is rife with beauty products for every part of your body to be applied in almost every way imaginable. Sometimes it is difficult to judge whether you actually need a particular cosmetic product. Various constraints come into play and sometimes you end up making the wrong choice. When face primers were first introduced by brands like Smashbox, Urban Decay and La Prairie, they were mainly used by professionals and brides who needed their makeup on for long periods of time. The average consumers were quite skeptic about its usage and considered it a scam. Many believed it was just another product forced upon consumers with the tag of necessity. Today, primers are the fastest growing category in makeup with many people warming up to its benefits, especially when it comes to eye primers. An eye primer can make your makeup last a lot longer and provide a more even application. Not to mention all that time saved powdering your nose again and again. Not everybody needs an eye primer. But if your eyelids get oily throughout the day or the shadow creases or simply doesn’t last long enough, an eye shadow primer is exactly what has been missing from your kit.

Our eyebrows play an important part in the protecting the eyes from rain, sweat, and moisture, and in keeping our vision intact. They are also crucial to our looks since unkempt brows stand out very easily while well-shaped brows gives an added dimension to your beauty. There are plenty of ways to groom your brows. This article focuses on the do’s and don’ts because eye brow grooming is not something you want to mess up. A half shaved brow or an over plucked brow line can take weeks to sort itself out and concealing it with makeup is not an easy task. Let us first take a look at some good practices. Fill it before you shape it: Before doing any kind of shaping, fill your brows in first. This helps in making the shaping process easier. Allow your eyebrow hair to grow, which is the easiest way to maintain a natural look. Apply castor oil every night with a mascara spoolie brush to aid in hair growth. First brush, then trim: Giving your brows a trim can have a huge effect on the way they look. This can be done using just a disposable mascara wand or a fine tooth comb to brush your brows up and gently trim above the brow line to keep them in line in between waxing or threading.

Hair damage is a serious condition. Damaged hair develops cracks on the cuticle, allowing the cuticle to stay open and leaving your hair open to higher chances of damage and being unmanageable. Hair damage can go from being dry hair to brittle hair to complete hair loss. If you want the smoothness and shine of your hair back, then you need to work from the middle shaft to the roots of your hair. Sometimes for certain hair textures, the solution is to chop off the hair but for others, it could be manageable with a little bit of self-care. The real cure to bad hair is giving yourself time to treat the damaged hair. Damaged hair management is not easy if you do not have the right products. Research on what goes best with your current hair or go to a doctor for the correct treatment. Reasons for damaged hair could be umpteen. Sun exposure, chlorine, salt water, chemicals, serums are all reasons for having damaged hair. Let us look at a few simple tips on how to treat damaged hair. Shampoo : Choose the right shampoo which is formulated for your hair texture. Read the label before you buy the product.

It’s a wonderful feeling knowing that your favorite perfume has staying power. Whether you choose to wear Dior J’adore Eau de Parfum, Valentino fragrance for men, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Mugler Angel, or your own signature find, these simple and easy tips can help your favorite perfume last much longer: 1. Spray your hair brush and clothing You can really spread out the longevity of your preferred scent when you spray your hair brush and clothing. When you brush your hair throughout the day, you’ll be releasing more perfume bursts as well! This enables the perfume to have a long-lasting and subtle scent when you’re on the go or if you want to make your scent last until an after-work special occasion. 2. Apply petroleum jelly to pulse points From the time you started wearing perfume, you were probably told to apply it to your pulse points. Take it a step further and apply petroleum jelly on pulse points before spritzing on your signature scent. Your skin will gently absorb the fragrance and keep it put thanks to the petroleum jelly, and the permeating effect will help your perfume do its job longer. 3. Don’t rub your wrists together While it might be tempting to do, please don’t rub your wrists together after you apply your perfume or cologne.