The most ignored yet most observed part of our body is our feet. While taking care of our body and face, we actually forget to pay heed to our feet. Feet is the most stressed part of our body as it bears our weight and strains of physical exertion and exposure to dust, sunlight and changing temperature makes them dull, dry are drab. Slowly but surely, they start to look ugly. Many of us don’t really observe that a person’s hygiene is often reflected in the way he takes care of his hand and feet. While hands get washed every so often and we never forget to pamper them with moisturizers and lotions, how can we overlook the part that is more used than our hands? We all need to take out a little bit time from everyday makes a difference in the long-run.

Therapy

Soften your skin by filling a basin with warm water and add the juice of a lemon with one cup oatmeal. Soak feet for ten minutes. While soaking, rub the oatmeal all over your feet to exfoliate. Rinse with warm water.

Make a highly effective foot tonic by micro waving a cup of milk, one tablespoon dry mint leaves, one teaspoon rosemary & one teaspoon peppermint extract. Apply the mixture to feet with a clean, dry cloth. Brush off residue and wrap feet in plastic wrap. Wait five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Make your pedicure last twice as long by choosing a metallic polish. These polish contain minerals that adhere to the nail better, and give off a flattering sheen from any foot.

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Flashy talons covered with nail art can complete the festive look that you want. Green, red, white and lots of glitter is what will make you shine through party days. Play with colors and let the girl in you bring out the creativity, showing off your femininity by wearing nail art. You don’t need long talons to carry the nail art. Nail art can be applied to both natural nails and nail enhancements, short or long. Show off your artistically painted nails, covered with glitter and shimmer; making everyone dazzle with your diamond encrusted nails.

To Get Into the Festive Mood

You need not go with loud colors, glitter or rhinestones. You can develop your own ideas and themes. You have the choice to stick to floral, line art, geometrics, at scenes, using dried flowers and setting rhinestones on to your nail paint. If you are a flower lover then let the fabulous floral designs create your own personalized garden! The great thing about nail art is that you can choose any design and let your imagination be the limit. You even have the choice to match the color, the print of your outfit, or have the same nail theme in different colors – choice is entirely your! You have the choice of using water colors as nail paint; just remember sealing them with a top coat for that glossy finished look. A perfect way of matching the nail shades with your outfit when the nail polish color is not available. Mix the correct color to match your outfit and let your artistic abilities shine by painting the same pattern.

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For a wide majority of women, hair is their most important asset, so they take meticulous care of it. From oiling to protein treatments, they do everything they can to have beautiful hair. While beautiful hair no doubt ads charisma to a person, yet the wrong haircut and hairstyle can ruin the whole effect. It is known fact that not everybody can carry every hairstyle, so you have to be careful in selecting a hairstyle that suits your face. The most important factor in selecting the appropriate hairstyle is the shape of face. You have to choose a hairstyle that compliments the shape of your face. Here are some tips of the appropriate hairstyles according to the shape of your face.

• Oval

The oval face is 1.5 times longer than it is wide and its forehead is slightly wider than the jaw. Considered the most ideal and versatile facial shape by hair experts, many haircuts and styles suit an oval face. However, the best styles to go for are the ones that have layers at the height of you best features such as cheekbones, lips or chin. Short layers at the top of the head should be avoided as they make the face look longer, while ladies with an oval face and thick and curly hair should avoid blunt cut as it looks like a pyramid.

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While there are all sorts of beauty products available in the market, natural products are still most effective in skin care. Moreover, while the scrubs, lotions, cleansers, masks and other stuff available in the markets costs you a fortune, homemade skin care recipes can help you save a lot of bucks. Natural skin care recipes do not harm your skin in any way and are easy to make. Here are some recipes that are easy and cheap to make and after using them you will be glowing from head to toe. So, go on try these and feel rejuvenated.

Face mask from your cupboard

Mayonnaise: Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Great skin care treatment.

Tomato Mask

For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

Banana Mask

Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair.

Honey Mask

Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

Milk of Magnesia: Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and then gently pat your face dry with a fluffy towel.

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