Oil is secreted by sebaceous glands present in the scalp. This oil helps to maintain a balance of moisture and oil in the head and provides lubrication to hair follicles and scalp. The people with dry scalp often complain of itching or flaking of skin and the incidence of hair loss is quite high. Dry…
Research has proved that organic food is far better than food products grown using artificial manures. These products are environment friendly and do not cause any pollution of the natural resources. The food value is high as compared to the conventional food products. Organic products are free from residual effects of fertilizers and pesticides. While…
Everybody needs a heavy-duty moisturizer in the winter for rough hands, feet and other parts of the body. Petrolatum or petroleum jelly and mineral oil seem to fit the bill. It would surprise many to know that they do nothing for your skin and may cause more harm than good. Petroleum Jelly Ingredients Petrolatum or…
Women around the world have a desire to look young and beautiful. The older they grow this desire increases. Some women are fortunate to be affected little by time as compared to others. To maintain a youthful appearance with advancing age, the first question is about the best hairstyle to look young. There is no…
It is important to stay fit during pregnancy as excessive weight gain leads to high blood pressure and other complications. The dilemma is how to go about it as strenuous exercises are prohibited and you cannot decrease your quota of food. Yoga exercises solve this problem to a large extent. They help to maintain weight…
During pregnancy there are many changes going on both inside and outside a woman’s body. These changes are visible on the face, hands, abdomen-practically all over the body. They are brought about by hormonal changes, the most common being an increased level of oestrogen. They appear at different stages of pregnancy and most disappear of…
Exercise is a must for every human being. It helps to tone up the muscles and provides exercise to the heart which is necessary for proper blood circulation throughout the body. The period of pregnancy involves lots of stress and strain to the body of a woman. Especially during labour, a lot of effort is…
Human nails are made of a number of layers of keratin, a form of protein. These layers are attached amongst themselves in such a way that they form a single strong sheet. Sometimes the layers tend to separate or peel. This is an indication that your nails need care. Peeling nails may be an early…
Having a trendy hair style is an important part of fashion. Women want to look good and for this object they are ready to spend time and money. Fashion does not remain static but changes with time, the trend setters being models of repute who find place on the covers of fashion or film magazines….
Pregnancy is portrayed as a time when a woman should feel happy. During this period she starts extensive planning of her future, her child and of her family. The thoughts when shared with the husband or some dear ones often results in happiness. It is also a fact that about ten to fifteen percent of…
Throughout pregnancy the body of a woman undergoes a large number of changes. Lots of hormonal changes also take place right from the time of start of pregnancy. There is no set routine for the changes. It differs not only from person to person, but also differs from one pregnancy to the second in the…
As the aging process starts eye bags and eye wrinkles start to appear under your eyes. The reason is that with age ligaments holding fat in the area under the eyes start to loosen and skin becomes less elastic and loose. Due to loss of elasticity, fluid comprising of fat and water accumulate puffing your…