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CTM Routine!!

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Hello beauties!! I am sure you all must have heard about Cleansing, Toning and Moisturising (CTM) Routine. But really, how many of us really follow it religiously? Let me share with you its benefits today. This is gonna be big post today so please be with me!!:-)) Why CTM Routine? We tend be outside in the dust and traffic. Due to continuous exposure to sun and dust and all our skin becomes dull and patchy. If you wish to maintain the youth and charm of your skin for a long time, the only solution is continuous caring. This is just a part of that care!! This takes just 10 minutes of your time, but its totally worth it!! When to do: You must follow this routine twice daily, once in the morning and once before you go to bed. I know it is little too much, par itna toh banta hai yaar!! How to do and Benefits: Cleansing Process:  1.First of all you should always wash your hands before washing your face otherwise the dirt and bacteria on your han

All about Dry Shampoo

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Hello everyone! We all don't really like second or third day hair. The day when we wash our hair, it feels so great. But second or third day, the scalp starts to become oily and hence the hair also becomes oily. Although we can keep washing our hair third day again, washing hair so many times is not good for hair health. You should ideally wash your hair twice or maximum thrice a week. There are many other ways to deal with second or third day hair. Have you ever heard about a Dry Shampoo.Let's discuss it here. What is a Dry Shampoo? It is shampoo in a powder form, to be used without addition of water or to be used on dry hair. It absorbs all the oil and grease from your hair giving an instant feel of freshness. How to use? 1. You need to spray dry shampoo on dry hair keeping distance of at least 6 inches from your scalp. Spray it in those areas where your hair tends to get more oily. 2. Keep on spraying as you go and spreading it evenly on y

Cheese Onion Paratha

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Hello everyone! Who doesn't like cheese!! Hot Melting cheese is to die for!! Sharing with you, one of all time hit Indian recipes, this is how I make Cheese Onion Paratha!! Let's begin! Ingredients for 5 to 6 Parathas: 1. 2 Medium Size Onion 2. 4 Cheese Cubes 3. Green chili paste as per taste 4. Chat Masala as per taste 5. Coriander 6. Salt to taste (Be easy on salt as Cheese also has salt) 7. Dough to make the Parathas (Normal dough made with wheat only) 8. Butter to fry/roast the Parathas Steps: 1. Chop onion finely and grate the Cheese 2. Just add all the ingredients together as shown in the picture below 3. The filling is ready 4. Roll a medium Roti, fill the mixture in it and lock it as you would normally do and then roll again. 5. Roast the Paratha on a non stick pan using butter 6. The Paratha is ready This Paratha tastes super awesome on its own. However you can eat with Dahi/Chutney/Achhar as per

Best Body Moisturizer for Winters - Do it Yourself at Home

Hello everyone! Winters are here and my skin has already started to become dry. You apply any expensive moisturizer but the skin feels still dry and does not keep your skin hydrated till the end of day. So today I am sharing with you this 2 minute home made moisturizer which will not only hydrate your skin but also lighten it. Ingredients: 1. Rose Water 75% in the ratio 2. Glycerin 25% in the ratio Procedure: 1. Mix the two ingredients in the ratio as above and you can adjust a little here and there as per your liking as glycerin is little sticky Benefits of Rose Water 1. It helps to maintain your skin pH Balance 2. It soothes and cools the skin 3. It also helps to heal scars and wounds 4. It helps to tone the skin 5. It has anti bacterial properties and anti oxidant properties helps to remove dead cells and rejuvenate skin Benefits of Glycerin: 1. It helps to retain the water in the skin and keeps its hydrated 2. It helps in skin lightning 3. It mak

Home made Coffee Face Scrub for clear and Beautiful Skin

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Hello everyone!! Today I am going to share with you all a home made scrub that is super easy to make and works wonders for your skin!! Lets get started!! What all you will need: 1. Coffee powder(any brand of your choice) 2. For dry skin/Combination Skin- Coconut/Almond/Olive oil 3. For Oily Skin-Honey 4. This scrub can be used for both your face as well as your body Steps: 1. Take a tea spoon of coffee 2. Take 1 and half tea spoon of honey or oil as per your skin type 3. Mix both till dissolved well and scrub is ready 4. Massage this scrub on your face or body with soft circular motions for about 1 minute and wash off with warm water 5. Use this scrub once in a week to have glowing and beautiful skin Advantages of using Coffee: 1. As we know coffee contains caffeine and it helps to tighten the skin and reduce cellulite 2. Caffeine is loaded with anti oxidants which is great for fighting premature aging, sun spots, wrinkles and fine lines 3. Coffee helps to

Easy 2 minute Ombre Nail Art Tutorial

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Hello everyone!! Today I am going to share with you all a very easy peesy 2 minute nail art Tutorial. So, Let's get started! What All you will need: 1. Any two colors of your choice, one light and one dark in the same color family, I chose light pink and dark pink 2. Nail Polish Remover 3. A Sponge 4. A Que tip 5. A clear Top Coat Nail polish Steps: 1. Apply a single coat of lighter shade that you have chosen 2.Take the sponge, apply nail polish on it as shown in the picture below 3. Now dab the sponge on your nails as shown below, you will have to apply nail polish each time on the sponge as it will absorb some of the nail polish 4. Now remove the excess nail polish on the sides with the help of a Q tip and nail polish remover. 5. Finish off with Top coat. 6. Voila you got a beautiful two minute nail art. See you next time!!

The Perfect Red for any Occasion - Ruby Woo by Mac - Review and Swatch

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Hello beauties!! I was a brown lipstick person always. But for couple of years now I am more of pink and red lipstick person. I had heard a lot about Ruby Woo by Mac but I was not sure how it would look on me and also was thinking whether to buy it or not as it is a little on the costlier side. But Still somehow I visited the Mac store and finally bought it after trying.!! This lipstick alone is enough for you to make you fall in love with yourself. And I must say I don't regret it. It is a beautiful shade to die for. This was my first red lipstick ever, so it is more special to me. Let's have a look at it.Pros: 1. It is from Retro Matte Collection and it has matte finish 2. I just love the texture of it 3. It gives opaque finish in just a single swipe although you can apply a couple of coats to get that bold look 4. It has great staying power. It will stay the whole day in spite of eating and drinking. 5. The color is such a gorgeous red, th