Aishwarya's beauty secrets-how does she do it?

Aishwarya Rai has been blessed with an excellent skin and lovely healthy hair and when she flutters her heavenly gray-blue eyes and says that she isn’t into any rigorous beauty regime, it’s difficult not to believe her. She is just one of those rare women who doesn’t need to go great lengths to look beautiful.
It is however known that Aishwarya Rai's basic beauty routine comprises of a healthy lifestyle. Thus she steers clear of junk food, smoking and drinking and is heavily into fruits, vegetables and diary products and all in the right proportion. The fruits and vegetables supply her with all the requisite vitamins and minerals to keep her healthy and looking like a diva.
Eight glasses of water are her staple fare to detoxify the body and keep it hydrated. This explains the perpetual glow on her face, which no amount of make-up can simulate. She exercises right to maintain her svelte figure and to keep fit for a hectic lifestyle.
Her lustrous locks and sparkling eyes are all indications of her healthy lifestyle. After all, Aishwarya Rai beauty secrets or not, we all know that limp hair and fatigued eyes are all signs of poor health.
Aishwarya Rai beauty secrets are along the lines of ancient Indian beauty rituals. Thus there is an all-out emphasis on using only natural beauty products instead of harsh chemical ones. It is known that Aishwarya Rai relies a lot on the products from the kitchen counter.
Thus Ash Rai beauty tips are all about cucumber to soothe the skin after those grueling outdoor shoots, gram flour to cleanse and gently exfoliate the skin of all traces of shooting make-up and milk and yogurt to moisturize the skin and replenish the lost nutrients. A very basic cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine no doubt, but done with the purest of ingredients to ensure lasting results and that too without any harmful side effects.
The emphasis of Aishwarya Rai beauty secrets on natural products extends to her hair care regime too. She doesn’t use any chemicals and in these days of colored, lightened and highlighted locks, she has kept her natural hair color.
Ash Rai beauty tips also emphasize the importance of having an inner peace of mind. She believes that positive thoughts show upon your face and give you that serene and poised look. Her million-dollar smile is reflective of this inner harmony and speaks of a person who is beautiful even on the inside. Yoga and meditation are the widely popular means of restraining and soothing the mind.
Aishwarya Rai beauty secrets are an extension of her persona: simple, unadorned and yet irresistibly attractive.

Aromatheraphy-Let the senses be tempted....

Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.Essential oils which are the pure "essence" of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits . My article will focus on the benefits of Indian based aromatherapy.
Rose petals were considered the secret of Empress Noor jahan's beauty. She is the wife of Saah jahaan, the king who built the Taj Mahal as a symbol of love for his wife. These oils can be dropped on a bowl of hot water and infused or even used as part of a homemade facial massage.
It is especially helpful where an emotional disturbance is linked to female sexuality. It carries with it distinct feminine qualities. It has a powerful effect on the uterus, as it helps to cleanse, purify, and regulate and may help with uterine muscle tone. It can be used to regulate the menstrual cycle and help to reduce excess loss.
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Rose has long been known as an aphrodisiac, the Romans used to scatter rose petals on the bridal bed, and this custom has degenerated into paper rose petals at weddings. It is also a very good skin care oil, especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skin. On an emotional level, Rose is a gentle antidepressant and may help with post-natal depression or the depression that may follow the break up of a relationship. It is also good for skincare (cell regenerator), most especially for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It is a natural astringent and has antiseptic properties.I always use rose scents on dates as it makes me smell more feminine and it's aphrodisiac values have never failed me!
Another favorite of mine is basil. Considered one of the sacred herbs of India, dedicated to Krishna and Vishnu, Ancient Greeks called it the King of herbs. Egyptians offered it to their Gods, and used it in embalming fluids. It is used for concentration, strength, fatigue and stress. It is also beneficial for nervous disorders like weakness, indecision and hysteria.It may also be used to relieve sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, influenza, fever and whooping cough.I always prefer traditional methods of healing to modern medicine as it is less of a shock to the system and natural therapies in the long wrong keep you young and healthy.
Chamomile is also popularly used nowadays.It has wonderful anti-inflammatory and soothing properties making this oil an excellent one for all manner of skincare. It is helpful in treating acne, dermatitis, and eczema as well as inflamed and sensitive skins. For internal inflammation, Chamomile is very useful for arthritis and inflamed joints as well as inflamed conditions of the digestive tract (colitis, gastritis and diarrhea) due to the fact that tension and anxiety are often the cause of these conditions and Chamomile is very calming on an emotional level. It has also been used in the treatment of depression.On days when I am under a lot of stress at work, a few whiffs of this at the work place or home uplifts my mood immediately.
I will also like to mention the grapefruit or as I refer to it as the happy oil. Grapefruit essential oil is valued for its ability to help with fluid retention and cellulite. It is a diuretic, detoxified and lymphatic stimulant (good when used in a massage oil with geranium for these conditions!) It has been used in post exercise massage oils for its ability to help break up lactic acid from the muscles (thereby helping to relieve muscle pain and stiffness). As it has the ability to control bodily secretions, it is great for use on oily and acne skin, as it has a tonic effect. This essential oil's most important use, however, seems to be its antidepressant capabilities. It is a "happy" oil that is non-sedating with uplifting powers. Those with S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) have noticed good results when grapefruit essential oil was used. You can try giving it to your boss when he is in a bad mood!
Every aromatherapy article deserves a mention on the lavender. Lavender has the wonderful ability to help restore balance to unbalanced states, within the mind or the body. Once balance has been achieved, proper healing can then occur. The analgesic, antiseptic and antibiotic properties of lavender make it great when treating colds, the flu and coughs with the best way of using it for these conditions being inhalation through steam.Steam is a great anti-viral treatment alone, but when combined with the lavender you get soothing, decongestant, and destruction of bacteria, which may be responsible for further infections. It is also a wonderful sedative, making it great for use before bedtime, as this will help aid in sleep. When massaged into the temples, lavender may help to relieve headaches. For muscular pain, this oil is excellent, especially when blended with Rosemary or Marjoram, as the properties of Lavender improve when mixed with another oil (it also improves the properties of the oil its mixed with!). During labor, Lavender will both reduce pain and strengthen contractions (best massaged into the lower back), helping to speed labor. For skin conditions and general care, Lavender is an excellent oil. For treating acne, it is one of the most useful oils, as it inhibits the growth of bacteria which cause the infection, while working to heal the damage that has already been done. Some essential oils work well to help stimulate the growth of healthy cells (Lavender, Neroli and Tea tree), so using any of these oils in a regular skincare regime would be conducive to great skin! As an insect repellent, it will help protect clothes, sheets and towels (soak a cotton ball and place in your linen cupboard), as well as your skin when applied in a spray or body lotion. If you should forget to use something before you go outside and manage to get bitten, Lavender will help take the sting out of the bite, help to stop it from becoming infected, and work to help it heal faster. One of the few oils that may be used on the skin neat, no home should be without one!

Home remedies for acne treatment

Acne is usually treated with antibiotics to get rid of resulting scars and cysts as soon as possible. In case of severe acne dermatologist prescribe oral acne drugs especially isotretinoin which unblocks pores and prevents pimples.
Home remedies are actually the best type of treatments due to many obvious reason. Firstly, it is affordable. It allows you to consistently stick to a skin care regime. Thirdly, it works!
One of my favourite treatment for acne scars is a simple face mask consisting of green bean flour. Just mix it with water and apply it as a paste over your face twice a week. The scars will lighten and the results are almost immediate. This is a treatment used by asian ladies for many centuries.
Another favourite treatment of mine is Neem facial mask. You eat make the neem leaves as a paste and apply it over your face as a mask. Done just once a week will effectively remove acne. Neem has very strong antibacterial qualities.Neem posses' outstanding anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral capabilities.
The simplest treatment has to be the toothpaste.It is a secret treatment not known to many but is effective. Just apply at night toothpaste on the affected areas and wash off in the morning. There will be a significant improvement in the scarring.
Again, it is amazing how the food items we throw away are actually treasures in skin care treatment. We just need to open our eyes and look at things around us. The peel of oranges can be made into a paste and applied to our face as a mask to reduce acne scars as well. Who would have thought right?
I also use a mixture of lemon water with rose water or just plain lemon juice to reduce scars.let the mixture stay on face for half an hour and wash off. It will eventually reduce scars as well.
The food we eat can also help to reduce acne scars. One such consumption is green tea. Just add hot water and consume twice a day. The clearing of acne scars is significant. Green Tea is a natural antioxidant and by flushing out toxins from the body it purifies our system and this is visible in our face. Also fruits and vegetables greatly help to give a clearer skin.
There are many other ways to reduce scars.Somehow, home remedies make it easier to sustain as a long term treatment due to its accessability and its effectiveness. For those who havent tried it before, why wait?Today is a good as any other day.

Salwar Khameez-Really Nice Ones

I recently put up some salwar khameez for sale on my site. I bought them from this guy from Madurai who stops over in Singapore when he is bringing his shipment of salwar khameez to his buyers in other places. It is like a family business for him.Designed and made by his family members! I like his clothes because they are really simple and elegant. I try not to wear salwar khameez because they make me look like a sack of potatoes!Shapeless! Sometimes no choice, I have to wear because of attending family functions. I try to tailor make my salwar khameez so that it looks more well designed without any garish overdone embroidery. These guy , i met has buyers from boutiques in Europe. I really like his stuff.

Rekha's a classic!

Rekha, who can be arguably termed India's Greta Garbo, continues to be Bollywood's ever-graceful style diva and still sets many a heart aflutter even as she turns 53 .
The actress, who is synonymous with style and beauty for her fans, surprised many when she bagged the MTV Lycra Maha Style Icon Award in 2004. In 2006, British magazine Eastern Eye listed her as one of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in their September issue.
A rare blend of beauty and talent, Rekha also hogs the limelight for her timeless beauty and mysterious lifestyle. She is quite secretive about her personal life, lives alone with her secretary Farzana and doesn't socialise much except to attend award functions.
She manages the media's prying eye tactfully and always keeps her cool.
"I'm a very shy person. Unlike what has been insinuated, it's not a strategy to retain my aura. I'm not trying to live up to any mystery woman image.
"People might think that I am not married and have no children, the conventional lifestyle you know, but I see it this way - as long as you are alive, you have a chance to have a future. At least there is hope," she was quoted as saying.
As an actress she evolved with each role she played. Be it a courtesan in Muzaffar Ali's Umrao Jaan or a housewife in Ijazzat or a fun-loving girl in Khubsoorat, she has always proved her mettle.
After watching Umrao Jaan, nobody could believe that she could barely speak Hindi when she came to Bollywood as her enunciation of Urdu in the period film was flawless. She won the National Award for it.
"As a performer, she is inspiring. It's not only Umrao Jaan but her entire career and characters that she essayed through her performances that are extremely inspiring," Aishwarya Rai said in an interview.
Rekha gave memorable performances in Ghar, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Khubsoorat, Silsila, Vijeta, Utsav, Khoon Bhari Maang, Zubeida, Bhoot and Krrish.
But she disappointed her fans and critics in Mira Nair's controversial Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love in 1996 and as a wife who turns to prostitution in Aastha: In the Prison of Spring the following year. Many felt it was the end of her career.

Henna Hair Coloring

Traditionally henna has been used for coloring hair for centuries in the Middle East and in India. Using henna for the hair is part of the normal beauty regime in these countries. Henna while coloring the hair conditions it as well. Henna is considered a very good natural conditioner for the hair. Henna strengthens the hair. It has anti fungal properties that help in the reduction of dandruff. Once you use henna on your hair it is easier to detangle and your hair is more manageable. Henna is a natural dye and henna dyes your hair a beautiful and natural red.Henna is natural and therefore does not dye your hair like synthetic dyes. Henna coats the hair with a transparent red coloring. As you repeatedly apply henna on your hair, the color of your hair will get deeper. Henna cannot and does not lighten hair. On dark hair henna provides red and reddish highlights. When henna is applied on black or dark brown hair, the hair will be dyed auburn to burgundy with red highlights that will be visible in the sunlight. Henna will dye blond hair a natural red. Henna on red hair will make the hair a deeper red. Henna will dye white hair a natural red or a deep red. An advantage of using henna is that it is natural and therefore conditions and colors your hair in a natural and safe manner. Another great thing about using henna is that you can make a paste to suit your hair type. Some people who are concerned about their hair becoming dry add special essential oils to their henna paste. People add floral water, eggs and other natural dyes to their pastes in order to create the perfect paste.

My favourite indian actress-SriDevi

Ever wondered how 'Atiloka Sundari' Sridevi looks so slim and stunning despite being 40-plus woman? Okay, here is the secret behind her charms: She always takes simple 'south Indian Thali'. No, not the type of KAMAT HOTEL Thali. "I always take light food. Particularly home made Andhra food," revealed Sridevi. That food consists of two cups of rice, Pappu (Lentils), Avakaya and curds. And lots of fruit juice. She said that even while she was doing full of Hindi films in Mumbai, she had always taken light food, Andhra style.Though she has recently learnt the recipe of Hyderabad Biryani from her colleague Tabu, she hardly touches it. Says she: "I love that biryani but I am diet conscious. So only once in a while, I eat H.B."

South Indian cuisine is rice based. Rice is combined with lentils to make wonderful dosas, idlis, vadas and uttapams. These items are glorious and delicious besides being nourishing and digestible (due to the fermenting process). They are combined with sambhar (dal), rasam (tamarind dal), dry and curried vegetable and pachadi (yogurt). Their rice preparations are also masterpieces like biryani from Hyderabad, lemon rice and rice seasoned with coconut peanuts, tamarind, chilies, curry leaves, urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
South Indian chutneys are made of tamarind, coconut, peanuts, dal, fenugreek seeds, and cilantro. Meals are followed by coffee. South Indian dals and curries are more soupy than North Indian dals and curries. South Indian cuisine is also hotter. Coconut milk straight from the nut is a common beverage and sight in South India. Coffee is very popular in South India and Madras coffee is popular in South Indian restaurants throughout the world. The South Indian food is a brilliant blend of flavors, colors, seasoning, nutritional balance, fragrance, taste, and visual appeal..Explains why SriDevi maintains her looks...