All of us want to look young and beautiful.
But how many really stay that way? As they say, Rome
wasn't built in a day, and if you want to look attractive
and fresh, you should follow not just an efficient beauty
regime, but also a regular one.
For busy homemakers and corporate
executives alike, it is not always possible to maintain a
regular beauty regime, unless it is a habitual visit to
the nearest beauty salon. Instead of spending money on
artificial and expensive treatments, here is a simple
schedule to groom yourself naturally. Just before you go
to bed, allot a period of ten minutes. Yes, all it takes
is just that little time to keep you looking young and
glowing.
Foot Care
Feeling terrible after a tiring day? As
soon as you return home, soak your feet in a basin of warm
water mixed with a handful of fragrant bath salts. After
10 minutes, wash your feet (a simple soap and water wash
is sufficient).
If you aren't feeling sleepy by this
time, take a foot filer and scrub your heels. Using a
toothpick (orange stick) clean the edges and grooves
around your toe nails, to remove the dirt that gets
accumulated. Apply cold cream or moisturizer before
winding up. This will make the skin soft and prevent
people from running away at the sight of your feet.
Face Wash/Scrub
Cleansing your face before going to bed
is essential to take away the dirt you might have picked
up in your day. Walnut scrub is ideal for oily skin. Make
sure you scrub your face in circling motions and wash with
cold water. For those with dry or sensitive skin can use
baby oil or wet cleansing pads, followed by a night cream.
Night Cream/Moisturizing
The right time to apply any treatment,
especially moisturizer - be it for whitening the skin,
under-eye cream or simple moisturizing. It will revitalize
your facial skin and work wonders on skin, which had been
exposed to all the dirt and grime in the daytime. It would
be a good idea to use it on your arms and neck, too.
Your Hair
While oil is not the elixir of life to
hair, it IS essential in keeping it well conditioned and
supple. Leave oil overnight and wash in the morning with
shampoo to get better results.
Heat a little amount of oil (olive oil,
almond oil, or plain old coconut oil) by placing it in a
small container and swirling it in hot water. After the
oil gets considerably hot, massage the scalp with your
fingertips, in rotating motion, for at least 8 - 10
minutes. You can do this while soaking your feet in warm
water.
Castor Oil
Applying pure castor oil to your
eyebrows and lashes, particularly those who have scanty
growth, will make them grow thick and long. For tired or
puffed eyes, place a cotton pad soaked in chilled rose
water. Keeping thin slices of cucumber ready in the
refrigerator beforehand is ideal.
Grated cucumber,
by itself or mixed with carrot juice, can be spread under
the eye, to reduce black circles and sagging skin.
Lip Guard
And finally, a smear of Vaseline on your
lips, and you can sleep like a child and get up like a
fairy!
