Beauty Contest and Question and Answers from visitors

Ques: HI, IM AMBREEN,,,REW YRS BACK MY SKIN WAS VERY MUCH OILY AND ACNE,PIMPLES APPEAR ON MY SKIN,,,,BUT NOW A DAYS MY SKIN IS OILY +NORMAL WITHOUT PIMLES,,I WANT SOME HOME REMEDIES FOR GLOWING AND TIGHTNING THE SKIN
my age is 31 (AMBREEN)
Ans: Cucumber face pack is best for you. take cucumber juice 1 tbsp, peppermint extract 1/2 tsp, mint juice 1 tbsp. Mix all ingredients together and apply this on the face. Leave it to dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water. You can find Tips for Glowing Skin, home remedies for Oily Skin

Ques: I have a big birth mark on the left side of my eye which makes me look very dull I am 25 yrs female (SAMITA MANDLIK INDIAN)
Ans: Cosmetic Surgery is the only solution for birth marks. See various options for cosmetic surgery

Ques: Hi,I am getting married in month of august.please tell me some tips to glow my skin as I have normal skin but sometimes I do have pimple and they leave scars.Please tell me a easy tip to glow my skin and to reduce pimples and their scars. My skin complextion is fair. (Isha Sareen)
Ans: Eat balanced diet. Drink plenty of water. Go for homemade beauty products for pimples and glowing skin. You can find lots of homeremedies here- http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/glowing-skin.htm and http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/pimple-home-remedy.htm

Ques: i am 31year old and my skin is oily.
i have back acne marks. marks are now black.
i started using NeemGuard capsules which has
neem content.marks are becoming lighter and
my question is should i permanently use these capsules?
second question is my underarms have become in dark colour. I am wheatish complexion. i use AnneFrench hair removing cream once in 21/2 months. How to make my underarms to normal colour.
Please suggest me some remedies. (Deepa)
Ans: For dark areas and marks you apply tumeric powder with rose water and a drop of lemon. Apply it at night only. You can apply it daily. Here are good remedies for oily skin and acne scars.

Ques: hi i am leena i hve dark bikini line will u pls suggest any home made remedy
Ans: Wax the area regularly. Deodorant doesn't whiten the area, but some brands may irritate the skin. Try going without it for some time. Don't wear polyester near the skin.

Ques: Hi my wife is pregnant & her expecting her second child in the end of this month of july2006. She is not very fair & I to have darker skin . She has pimples on her face . We both are pure vegeterians and our age is 23 & 25 respectively. I want you to suggest us about the proper food which would keep my coming childs health & skin very glowing and charming. In addition we are of medium heights Being a male my height should had been more but I dont want my coming child to be of very small height. So plz suggest me your opinions . I'll be very thankfull. (PRARAMBH INDIAN)
Ans: What I can suggest is you take good and balanced diet including lots of fruits and green vegetables. Also include exercise in your daily lifestyle. Now regarding the height and color of your child, it all depends on your genes and the way they are being inherited from the family tree. You can't do much about it. You can affect the health of your baby, by living a healthy lifestyle.

Ques: My neck and throte is very dark. It looks very ugly when i wear open neck dress. Is there any beauty tip for removing that dirt or sunburn? (Latika)
Ans: Apply sunscreen of SPF30 when you go out. For sunburn you can apply curd on the affected areas. And for darker areas, you can apply cuccumber juice for 15 minutes. You can also apply lemon and glycerine in the night.

Ques: I have got a very dark skin and I have got pimples as well can you suggest some home remedies to get a clear skin so that I could become fair .I have got a oily skin so it is very sensitive. (varnithasam)
Ans: Try to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. For home remedies of oily skin and pimples follow this link: http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/pimple-home-remedy.htm and http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/home-oily-remedy-skin.htm

Ques: I was a wheatish complexion girl but after getting married and having babies i have turn very dark all over the body.please suggest me some home made remedy to have my complexion back. My 2 yrs old daughter was fair in colour when she was born, as she was growing i felt that that below her navel, her hips and legs are quite dark, she had two shaded body, but now she is also losing her face colour( she doesnot go out in the sun daily) Plz recommend me some herbal remedy for my daughter as she is a baby i want to control her complexion plus i want her to have one coulour body. ( sheeba )
Ans: Good nutritious diet with iron, vitamins and minerals will help you to have good glowing skin with even complexion. Glycolic acid peels and alkaline peels are very helpful to improve complexion. Use of fairness soaps is doubtful. Apply cucumber juice instead of honey. However, if you want to leave it on overnight you could try applying only cucumber juice without lemon juice at night.

Ques: Hi,,I'm Jamie -31 yrs old .from Malaysia and I had deep face scar/acne scar for almost 11 yrs and have tried many things including condolisa but dissappointed. any suggestions? (jamaliah mat zain)
Ans: Take garlic capsules, they boost the immune system and kill the bacteria found in acne. Cucumber leaves or grated pieces. Apply to area for acne cure. Acne sufferer should not keep their hair oily and keep the hair away from the face. Greasy cosmetic such as Vaseline, cold cream, cocoa butter and Vitamin E oil should be avoided.

Ques: i have a black and brown spots on my face from, i think swimming, and my skin is uneven and never looks good in pictures. How can i brighten my complexion and look photogenic? (pinky)
Ans: Try this face mask: Take 1½ tbsp. honey, 1 egg white , 2 tsp. glycerin , 1/3 cup flour and Whisk the honey, egg white and glycerin, and then add the flour. The result should be a thick paste. Apply to face and rinse after 15 minutes This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin, making it smooth and soft.

Ques: I am a borderline diabetic and have very dark circles around my knees. The doctor tells me that this is the sign of a diabetic and there is nothing I can do about this. Is this true? (Rich V.)
Ans: You can try these home remedies - (1) Massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the improvement. Almond helps to remove dark circles, and is an excellent "skin food". (2) Grate a cucumber, squeeze to take out its juice and refrigerate. Make a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.For more: http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/dark-circles.htm

Ques: Any tips for helping make a droopy eye look more symmetrical with the other eye? It is especially noticeable in photos etc. I think it is a common problem (no one is completely symmetrical I know); but I have never seen it addressed with make up tips.Thanks ( annonymous)
Ans: Please follow this link: http://beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/blog/2006/01/12/dress-those-droppy-eyes/

Ques: how can i get fair skin by home mede remedies.i have oily skin...i have scar on my face due to accident,though it is not dark but yet it is visible.how it can be removed by some home made remedies. (Poonam)
Ans: Apply coconut oil regularly on your skin scar and massage gently in upward strokes for about 10 mins daily in the morning or evening.

Ques: Im 36 and have very uneven skin Ihave alot of dark marks all over my face Ihave spent alot of mane going to doctors and buying lighten creams Please help me with a natural home remedy that Ican use to help the dark marks very depressed. (Joanell)
Ans: Cucumber juice is essentially cooling and soothing, and it has mild bleaching properties. Apply it daily to your dark circles, and you will see a difference. You can also try almond oil under eyes.

Ques: i want to know that i have normal skin but in the summer i fell that my skin type change into oliy skin and due to there are many blackheads r on my nose plz help to get rid of them for ever with a homemade thing
thanks (Sadia)
Ans: Apply honey on your skin. To read how to do it and know benefits of honey go here: http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/honey.htm

Ques: hi i am kanika am dark plz telll something very effective that would make my face fair plzzzzz? (Kanika)
Ques: how can i make my body skin white?of which company beauty products are suitable for me?? (Mona)
Ans: Follow some steps: Protection from the sun: Always protect yourself from the sun especially when you are outdoors. Bleaching and skin peeling: These are two effective methods followed by cosmetologists to clear up excessive pigmentation. Try this home remedy: Take 2 tablespoons of milk powder (whole milk powder-WHP or skimmed milk powder- SMP), add Hydrogen Peroxide enough to make a paste. Hydrogen Peroxide is usually available at the Chemist Shop (use a 20 volume strength only). To this paste, add a few drops of glycerine and apply it on the dark spots. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off. After rinsing, if the skin feels dry, use a moisturising lotion.

Ques: I apply honey on my face daily. Please tell me whether honey is safe on face. (shobha )
Ans: Honey is very beneficial for the skin. The important point is that what type of skin you have? And whether you apply in a correct way or not. Find the properties and benefits of honey here: http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/honey.htm

Ques: I am suffering of diabetes & it is said that i should take care of my skin. So i have recently started doing facial. I have a dark complexion & 50 yrs old. Is it ok i have started doing facial. (Mabel)
Ans: It is definately OK. Do regular facial, once a month and important point is that the facial should be according to your skin type.

Ques: i have a dark complexion. i really want to have a fair complexion[only through natural homemade remedy. Please do help!! (siddhi on 3/27/2006)
Ans: Take besan, 1/4 tsp tumeric powder and mix with rose water, 2-3 drops of lemon juice. Make a paste of them and apply it on a affected area. Wash it thoroughly after 20 mins. Your skin become soft and smooth also.

Ques: I m a 17 yr old girl.my skin has become very dark all over the body after i had worms.is there a way to get back my original complexion? (X Y Z on 3/26/2006)
Ans: If your body gets the dark complexion only after the worms. Then u don't need to worry. Your body gets the natural skin color back after sometime. Just do the daily care as per your skin type.

Ques: hi, i m having pimple scars at my back i want to get rid of them as fast as possible. as they r at my back so it is very difficult to apply anything & nothing has removed it so please help me? ( disha on 3/08/2006 )
Ans: There are number of factors responsible for back acne or pimples. Improve your diet and eat a balanced meal with lots of fruits. Also do some exercise atleast thrice a week. And apply a mask just before going to bath. For back acne mask you can get the recipe from here.

Ques: I am 21 year old guy . I have medium complexion .I get tanned very easily and my skin gets black.I tried sunscreen lotions of SPF 30  but still the tanning takes place.I live in a place like ranchi where the sunrays is very hard. What to do! ( XYZ on 3/01/2006)
Ans: There are few points which you should know before any sunscreen lotion. It should be evenly spread onto your face (use cotton if necessary), The sunscreen lotion should be applied at least 30 minutes before going into the sun, Repeat applications every few hours are necessary.

Ques: 1: How can i make my body skin white and silky smooth??(my body skin is very dry)
2: Which type of body products are suitable for me?? (Mona on 2/16/2006 )
Ans: For dry skin, it's a good idea to incorporate body lotion application into your daily regime. For rich moisturizing bath blend use the following ingredients:
1 cup oatmeal
3 cups powdered milk
Add the oatmeal to the milk in a muslin bag. Place this under the tap and run the water through it.

Ques: I am a older redhead. It isn`t that I won`t to look overly made up but I like a good coverage of makeup that will stay on. I have fair complexion. Normal to oily skin type.I do have ocassionally pimples.
Thank you (Barbara on 2/15/2006 )
Ans: The main rule with redheads and make-up is the simpler the better. Keep eyeshadows to one shade, define your brows (a must for many redheads) and tint your lips and you are ready to go. Many redheads have high colours in their cheeks, so only use blush if you feel you really need it. Finally, if there is one shade every redhead should own it's a bright orangey red lipstick - with soft brown or green eyeshadow, it can look amazing.

Ques: Do I have to use skincare products all from the same range? (Tasha)
Ans: You don't have to but it can improve your skin. Many ranges are designed to work together, with ingredients adjusted accordingly. This ensures that you get enough good ingredients like moisturizers and vitamins and reduces the risk of doubling up on potentially irritating ones like alpha-hydroxy acids or retinols. But if your skin feels fine when you mix and match, stick with it.

Ques: What is the best sunscreen available to protect ones skin throughout the year and specially during summers? (Navni)
Ans: Your skin has built-in natural protection against the sun. The skin's pigment melanin will prevent your skin from burning for a short time if you are not wearing protection. The key for the best sunscreen is to know your skin type and to use adequate protection.
Fair-Skinned and Blue-eyed
This skin type burns easily and tans minimally. Your skin's natural protection time is ten to fifteen minutes. The recommended sunscreen for your skin is an SPF -15 or higher.
Dark Hair and Eyes and Pale Skin
This skin type can burn and tans gradually. Your skin's natural protection time is twenty minutes. A sunscreen of SPF -10 or higher is recommended for you.
Olive Skin and Dark Eyes
This skin type hardly burns at all and always tans, but still needs to be protected. Your skin's natural protection time is between twenty and thirty minutes. The recommended sunscreen for your skin is an SPF-6 to SPF-8 or higher.
Dark Olive Skin
This skin type rarely burns and generally tans well. Your skin's natural protection time is many hours. A sunscreen of SPF-4 or higher is recommended.
Black Skin
This skin type rarely burns and is deeply pigmented. Your skin's natural protection time is many hours. A sunscreen of SPF-2 or higher is recommended.

Ques: Do really trimmimng your dead ends make your hair grom and if so how long should you wait to trim again? (stephaine )
Ans: The only way to treat dead ends and split end is to snip it off - and you should do it before it splits up the hair shaft, damaging your hair further.

Ques: i want to know how to get rid of my pimples i have tried so many different things i dont have severe acne but i do get breakouts!!!!! please help. thank u sooo much? (kristen)
Ans: Steps: Also check out some overnight homemade remedies for pimples.

• Wash your face with cold water twice a day.
• If you have pimples that you want to get rid of fast, put ice on them for 30-60 seconds every 30 minutes.
• Steam your face (by putting a hot flannel over your face) at least once a week, and wash your face straight afterwards with cold water (to close the pores).
• If you have oily skin, use a cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid. Don't scrub - irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts. Skip toner unless your face is very oily, otherwise it might dry out the skin. 

Ques: i am 36 my eyes get deepen i feel space between my eyes and face. Can you guide me how to remove this how i can fix it? (seema gupta)
Ans: First of all you have find the cause of it. There are many reasons like heredity, lack of sleep, stress, lack of balanced diet, and many other factors. So ensure that you get 8 hrs of sleep daily. Do some exercise at least thrice a week. The home remedy for it is - soak few almonds overnight in water, make a paste in the morning and apply on your eyes. Rinse it after 10 minutes. Refer to http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/eye-care-tips.htm

Ques: My foundation always looks great in the shop, but orange when I apply it at home. Why? (Helen)
Ans: This happens when oils on your skin interfere with ingredients in the foundation. You don't have to have oily skin for it to happen, nor will it occur with every brand. The best way to beat it when you are buying is to wait two to three minutes before checking a test patch in the mirror. Then find some natural light and choose the shade you can't see.

Ques: How can I prevent occurrence of cold sores? (Cherry)
Ans: Cold sores are the result of a virus known as herpes simple virus. Once you have the virus it stays with you for life time, although some people never have more than one outbreak. It can be activated by strong sunlight, colds and menstruation. Wear a high protection sunscreen to help prevent cold sores. Apply medication as soon as you feel the tell-tale sensation. Cold sores are extremely contagious and you must keep them clean and dry. Don't touch them or pass them to others through contact, such as kissing.

Ques. How can I conceal dark patches around my eyes? (Stella)
Ans. Dark circles are a very common complaint and can worsen with times as the surface skin thins. Try to get adequate sleep and on waking, tap the skin lightly with finger tips, using refreshing gel-which will improve circulation. Use a fine film of a circular, blending carefully.

Ques. Thank you very much for your article, it was very helpful.  I have uneven skin tone; I always have black, therefore, it is very hard to have a smooth looking skin.  How can you help me?  Thank you very much.  N.
Ans. You can try these two home remedies:
1) Exfoliate in the shower at least two times a week.
2) A tea made from fenugreek seeds will purify the blood and make you look, smell and feel delightful.

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