Woman's Magazine

Many vitamins and minerals are needed by the body, some more than others. Some are especially useful for a particular part and should form a part of your diet. For the health of your hair the minerals and vitamins most essential are vitamin C, biotin and copper. Hair is made up of mainly protein and [...]

Head lice are small insects which travel from one person to the other through contact. These are parasites and are of black or brown color. They live on the blood sucked from the scalp. They lay small yellow color eggs called nits which cling to the shaft of the hair. Being very small these eggs [...]

All people clean and wash their face every day but most of them do not know whether it is being done in the right way or not. We are living in the world full of pollution emitted by polluting vehicles and dust particles. Face is the part of the body which is always exposed to [...]

Waxing is done by almost all ladies and some men to get rid of unwanted hair. Though waxing is quite a safe method of removing hair, but if not done properly, sometimes scars do appear on the waxed areas. These look embarrassing especially if these are on the parts of the body which are visible [...]

Stretch marks are the scars that are left behind on the skin when it overstretches. As a result of overstretching, the fibre in the middle layer of the skin breaks. These generally appear on the abdominal region of pregnant ladies. These also appear on the upper arms, breasts, and buttocks of fat people. Fresh marks [...]

Burn scars are mostly brown in color. However, in some cases these may also have a reddish brown look. Burn scars and even other scars caused due to injury or healed acne is noticeable and gives an ugly look. Dermatologists are of the view that the color of the scars or their texture and their [...]

Many a times due to accident or due to some medical reason one needs to get operated upon. Operation involves cutting of skin layers to remove the unwanted growth under it. After cutting, or after the accident, the wound is stitched. Stitching is done using a thread. During earlier times the thread used was again [...]

There is a mixed response to the belief that toothpaste help get rid of blemishes. Many people say that the fastest way to get rid of blemishes over night is to apply a thin layer over the affected skin and let it work overnight. Those opposed to this theory say that this could cause burning. [...]

Skin pigmentation is a process by which certain areas of the body get darker as compared to the other areas. The pigments are mostly seen on the face normally under the eyes and around the mouth but can appear on any part of the body. Elbows are the area where the skin is often darker [...]

Melanin present in the skin cells is the cause of the color of the skin. In case of some people, this is present in excess in certain areas of the face. This excess concentration results in development of dark pigments also called hyper-pigmentation. Normally dark circles are formed under the eyes, however in case of [...]

About ninety percent of women suffer from cellulite. Cellulite is reflected by the appearance of orange peel or cottage cheese like skin in the region of thighs and buttocks, however in some cases cellulite may also appear on abdomen and in the region of breast. Those with advanced age are more prone to getting cellulite. [...]

People mostly in the age group of 15 to 35 are more prone to developing facial skin troubles. The most common skin diseases are development of flaky skin in which the skin turns red and often peels off. The causes could include adverse side effects of some medicines or soaps, cosmetics or cosmetic creams. Another [...]

Freckles appear on the skin of a person mostly on the face due to formation of clusters of concentrated melanin and are mostly visible on the skin of the people having fair skin. Freckles can be found on the skin of any person without consideration to the genetic background however, the chances of having them [...]

Each and every part of the body needs hydration. As part of our daily routine at home and at work, we move about a lot. If a person is exposed to extreme hot weather, lot of water will evaporate from skin and he is likely to suffer from dehydration. The first part of the body [...]

Brown spots or age spots are caused by collection of pigment due to the exposure to sun light. These are an indication of aging of a person. These are also called liver spots or solar lentigo. Age spots are grey, brown or black spots whereas liver spots are brown or black and appear due to [...]

Glossy film and fashion magazines set the standards of beauty for women. They begin to aspire to look like the women featured in them, not realizing that their beauty is only skin deep, achieved by using beauty products. Perfect smooth skin which appears to be poreless is created by beauticians. The technique of applying these [...]

Hair extensions are used to add fullness or length to one’s natural hair. When you decide to buy a hair extension chose clip on ones as they are the easiest to attach and remove. They can first be styled and then attached saving your hair being subjected to styling products and various gadgets. Remy extensions [...]

The skin covers each and every part of our body forming a protective layer over our body organs. It forms a barrier for dust, pollution and germs. It also serves to warm or cool our body in various ways, so it undergoes a lot of wear and tear. As time passes the effects of this [...]

If you want your skin to come alive, use Dead Sea products. This might seem to be an anomaly but it is true. Mud packs from the Dead Sea have long been used as beauty products. The Dead Sea is called so because it does not support the existence of any sea creatures. The water [...]

Most women like to experiment with their looks. Clip on hair extensions are most convenient to try something new. They are easy to attach to your real hair and you can do so in the privacy of your home. You have to neither visit a salon nor pay for the service. It is a temporary [...]