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Uneven skin tone is a result of pigmentation. Some parts of skin appear darker than other parts of the body because excessive sun exposure damages the layers of skin which gives it color. These dark spots are visible on face, hands and legs, preventing your skin to look even and one toned. Also, Long term acne cause blemishes and marks that makes your skin look dull. It is important that you take precautions to avoid pigmentation. If the damage is done then there are ways to correct uneven skin tone. The best tip is to lighten the skin tone. Here are some tips to correct uneven skin tone: Sun Protection: Always wear sunscreen having SPF(sun protection factor) of at least 15 to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply it 30 minutes before leaving the house. Use sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and try to cover your face with hat or stay in shade to avoid direct sun exposure. The sun’s UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m to 4 p.m, avoid excessive sun exposure during thes...

Enlarged open pores are a common issue for many people. They contribute to unhealthy look. Open pores are actually openings of hair follicles. Each one of the pores contains a sebaceous gland, which produces the skin’s oils. It is through the pores that the oil and sweat reach the skin’s surface. However, when the pores are large, they are likely to cause other skin issues, including acne and blackheads. It is worth pointing out that the pores can never be completely removed and eliminated. However, there are some natural remedies which have proven to be very effective in reducing their appearance. Therefore, we decided to present you the most powerful natural remedies for reducing the appearance of the unsightly pores. Natural Recipes for Reducing Pores Lemon and Pineapple Juice Recipe The preparation of this juice is quite simple. All you should do is combine the juice from half a lemon and ½ a cup of pineapple juice. Then, soak a small clean face towel in the mixture and...

Hair lamination, or also known as the gelatin hair mask, has been around for a few years now, and it’s basically the same concept as paper lamination: to apply a protective layer and add gloss. This DIY hair lamination mask does the exact same thing: it adds a protective layer to the hair, adding mega shine, softness, and overall healthier strands. Most hair lamination procedures are done at the salon and are usually called “gloss treatments”. The problem with gloss treatments though is that they’re very expensive and they also use a lot of chemicals. This DIY hair lamination mask uses only gelatin (the kind you buy at the store, Knox for example) and coconut oil (or any other oil will work just as well!). The key ingredient is gelatin, which contains proteins from the collagen that is extracted from animals. Sounds gross yes, but gelatin has been used for decades in a lot of different beauty DIYs, especially hair, nails, and skin. After using the DIY hair lamination mask, yo...

Whether searching ancient Ayurveda remedies from India, Chinese herbal remedies or folk medicine from Europe and America, you’ll find ginger plays a prominent role. If your mother every gave you ginger ale for stomach problems, you probably already know about the benefits for nausea. However, it’s used for so many ailments, such as easing the effects of the common cold and aiding in relieving the pain of arthritis. One of the primary pain relieving components is gingerol. Today, science backs up the benefits and add to them, even more, uses, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Health & Body Benefits of Ginger Not only is ginger good for your health, it’s a fabulous beauty aid too. Ginger contains many phytochemicals and nutrients that can help you look your best. It has anti-aging properties due to the antioxidants. It improves circulation, repairs damaged hair follicles and contains keratin proteins that help hair grow and softens hair when you apply this mixture...