By Asmi Husain
Q.1.Suggest a natural remedy for oily hair?
A. Here is a home-made remedy for oily, flyaway hair. After shampooing, whisk together 5 tbsp natural yogurt and 1 egg and massage into the scalp. Leave on your hair for a few minutes then rinse out thoroughly.
Q.2. Help me with a quick tip on hair conditioning?
A. a. Any leftover home-made mayonnaise makes a good hair conditioner.
b. A liquidized avocado massaged into your hair works well as a conditioner.
c. Use the yolk of an egg for quick protein treatment.
Important: when you make these natural remedies keep them refrigerated and use
within 24 hours.
Q. I get puffy eyes when I get up in the morning. What should I do?
A. Morning puffiness under the eye may be caused by your sleeping
position. Keep your head slightly raised with a firm pillow.
Q.I am looking for a good concealer?
A. There are several types of concealers to choose from depending on the degree of coverage you want. Younger skin can take heavier creams without looking clogged but it’s a good idea to stick to lighter formulations if your skin is very dry sensitive. Most brands come in light, medium or dark. Use light- medium colors for shadows and darker ones for hiding bags.
Q. Why is it important to use powder on a foundation?
A. It fixes your foundation.
It reduces the shine.
It gives the skin an even matt finish and helps improve the skin’s texture.
It’s quick and easy to use.
It makes your pores look much smaller.
Q. Recommend home made-masks for refreshing skin.
A. a. Make a puree of an peeled apple, add powdered milk to make a paste, apply on
Fyour ace and neck. Leave for 10-15 minutes, rinse pat dry, apply your moisturizer.
b.For dry dehydrated skin; mash banana, mix powder milk, make a paste, apply
on face and neck for 10-15 minutes, rinse it and apply moisturizer.
Q7. Any tip for dry, damaged hair?
A. Blend an egg yolk with a blob of ordinary conditioner to make a nourishing treatment for dry or damaged hair.
NOW THIS week’s special beauty booster:
For dry elbows, slice a lemon in half and place one elbow in each for five minutes to help whiten and soften skin.
Brew a cup of extra strong black coffee and use as a shine boosting, finishing rinse for dark hair.
Pour a cup of dried skimmed milk into warm bath water for a silky soft skin.
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