Quick – Do – Beauty

Simple Ways To Instant Perk-Up

Instant Glow Tips:
1. For an instant glow, mash ripe bananas with a little honey and a few drops of lemon juice; apply liberally on the face and wash off after 10 minutes with a splash of tepid water. Your skin will look soft, pampered and have a healthy glow.
2. For instant rev up, alternate hot and cold water while taking a shower – improves blood circulation and zaps you out of lethargy.
3.For soft skin in seconds, mix sugar with honey and rub gently onto the skin till the sugar starts melting. Wash off. Sugar acts as a good exfoliant, while honey nourishes the skin naturally. (Avoid if you are acne-prone).
4. If you have large, visible pores on your face, cut a tomato in half and rub it gently on your face. When the juice dries, wash off with plenty of water. Do this an hour before a party and your skin will feel great and have a healthy glow.
5. For a youthful and radiant look, use an illuminating foundation on the T-zone and a light blush on the apple of the cheeks.

Home Remedies For Instant Perk-Up:
1.Make a paste of rice flour with curd and apply it on the face and neck. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash. Use honey or milk with it for added moisturisation. (This should not be used on very dry or pimple-prone skin).
2.Take a teaspoon each of tomato juice and cucumber juice and add a few drops of lemon juice and milk. Mix thoroughly with 1 tbsp mashed raisins, making a paste. Apply to skin and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wash it off with lukewarm water. This face pack is an excellent whitener and toner.
3.If you are looking sleepy or puffy, your eyes can be quickly soothed and refreshed by placing a couple of cotton wool pads dipped in cold cucumber juice over the closed lids. Used (cool) teabags do the same job.
4.An intensive conditioning-pack for your hair: Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil with 1 egg and apply to hair. Use more olive oil if your hair is very long. Cover your head with aluminium foil, then with a towel that has been warmed in the tumble dryer. Leave on for 30 minutes to an hour, then shampoo as usual.

Freshen Up On A Flight:
1.Opt for some ice therapy: Rub ice over your puffed-up eyes and facial skin for a quick look and feel good.
2.Carry a fresh-water spritzer with you: Spray it onto your face for instant livening up and rejuvenation.
3.Add a little mascara and glittery lip gloss – take on the world.