Treat Dark Circles

  Early morning, hectic schedule, incomplete sleep, lack of beauty naps, computer screen, pollution are definitely the major reasons for the bright eyes to appear dull, tired & not so beautiful, it also leads to one major nightmare... yeah there… DARK CIRCLES.

      They haunt you, we all know that, so here are some handy homemade tips to get rid of them & act as they never did exist.

• First & foremost: Get enough sleep, work can be stressful & can’t be ignored, but one can always sacrifice television, calls, late messages right?
• Eyes are normally delicate, the tissue is pretty fragile, so never treat them harshly, avoid rubbing
• Massage almond, olive or coconut oil with your ring finger on, near  around the eyes for 5 minutes provides moisture and also prolongs wrinkles
• Used & frozen green tea bag, if kept on the eyes lightens the dark circles also proves to be excellent coolant.
• Mixture of cucumber & potatoes juice apply to the dark area, let it dry, apply another layer, repeat this thrice, the results are radical
• Milk cream if applied diligently & regularly to & around the eye help lighten the dark circle also acts as a eye makeup remover
• Apply a mixture of half lemon juice & 1 tea spoon honey, to the affected area, massage & let dry, this will act as a less harmful bleach to give you bright eyes.

Smoothiee

Here is a healthy smoothie recipe which aids in weight loss:

•  Take two handfuls of baby spinach, 
• 1 apple, 
• 1 banana, 
• 1 cup of yogurt, 
• 5 strawberries and 
• 1/2 orange.  

Blend well and enjoy! 
This will give you tons of energy and nutrients while keeping the calories low.

This is the season when you should pedicure your feet every week as continuous exposure to water makes feet soggy and vulnerable to infections and cracks. Going to a spa or a salon every week is expensive and time consuming. Instead, do a pedicure every week in no less than 20 minutes time. This not only makes your feet look beautiful but also gives you a chance to pamper yourself.

Items you require to do a home pedicure are:

- A huge tub

- Warm water

- Turmeric powder

- Table salt

- Cleansing milk

- Shampoo/Body wash

- Chocolate sauce(optional)

- Half piece of lemon

- A foot brush

- Nail cutter and filer

Steps to do a home pedicure

- Fill a tub with warm water and dip your feet in for 5 minutes to help your feel relax

- Then add a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of turmeric powder and chocolate sauce in the warm water. Chocolate sauce will help your skin appear smoother and shinier. Salt will clean your feet whereas turmeric powder will act as a natural antiseptic to the germs on your feet. Keep your feet soaked in this mixture for 10 minutes

- Take your feet out of the water and massage them with cleansing milk. Take sufficient quantity and massage your toes and heels. This will help remove the dirt accumulated on your feet

- Then rub the half piece of lemon on your feet, especially your nails and heels. This will help remove tan and make your feet look clean and fresh

- Wash your feet in the warm water and gently massage them with body wash or shampoo. Then scrub them with a foot brush. Do not go overboard with scrubbing as this might cause injury to your skin and make your feet look lifeless. Finally, cut and file your toe nails. Remove the dirt accumulated in the toe nails with the help of a dirt remover

And you are done! Your feet will appear clean and beautiful than ever.

Tips to take care of your feet during monsoon

- Moisturise your feet with a good foot cream every 4 hours. This will keep them clean and hydrated. I use Aroma Magic’s Blossom Kochhar. Love the results and the way it soothes my feet and helps me feel relaxed. Apply it on your upper and lower feet and heels

- Always keep your nails painted as this helps your feet looking clean and makes your nails look dirt free. Always choose a dark and bright colour like red, blue or green

- Sprinkle an anti fungal powder between your toes to prevent fungal infections caused by rain water before wearing your footwear

- Do not keep your nails long. Longer nails attract dirt and make your feet appear ugly. Also, always file your toe nails to keep them in shape

- Always wear plastic or all season footwear. This will keep your feet dry and hygienic. Crocs and Foot In are two brands that offer awesome monsoon footwear of good quality and are affordable

- Last but not the least, always apply sunscreen on your feet before leaving the house. This will keep your feet even tone and free of dark spots and patches

Enjoy Happy and Beautiful feet this monsoon!