Frequently asked questions answered by the Pioneer of Ayurvedic Beauty Movement
My hair is dry and curly. Will conditioner help? Please suggest a home remedy.
Yes, conditioners will help. You should apply a creamy conditioner. Applying curd on the hair half an hour before shampoo also helps to soften the hair. Use less shampoo when washing your hair. For a home conditioner, mix together one egg, one teaspoon pure coconut oil, the juice of a lemon and one teaspoon pure glycerin. These ingredients should be well mixed. Massage this into the hair. Wear a plastic shower cap and leave on for an hour. Then wash your hair. If you do not want to use egg, add a little curd.
I wash my face four times a day. But, I keep getting pimples. My face is very oily too.
You should not wash your face with soap more than two or three times a day. Washing too often with soap can make the skin too alkaline and actually lead to pimples, if the skin is oily. However, you can wash your face with plain water several times a day. For oily skin, after washing, wipe it with an astringent lotion. Or, mix rose water and lemon juice in equal quantities and apply on the face. Wash it off after 10 minutes.
I heard eggs are good for the hair, but how does one use it? Shall I mix it with curd?
Egg can be used by itself on the hair. There is no need to mix it with curd. If the hair is dry, apply only egg yolk, because it has a fat content and nourishes dry hair. If the hair is oily, apply egg white, because it cleanses and also reduces oiliness. For normal hair, apply the whole egg. Apply egg half an hour before shampoo.
What can I do about puffiness under eyes? Is it hereditary, as my mother also has them?
Yes, under-eye bags (chronic puffiness) can be a hereditary problem. They can also result from a build-up of toxins and wastes in the system. Check with a doctor to ensure that your kidneys and sinuses are functioning well. Also take dietary advice. You can give your eyes compress with cold water or chilled rose water. Applying potato juice around the eyes is said to reduce puffiness. Apply it for 10 to 15 minutes and wash off with plain water. Always remove eye make-up and creams before going to sleep at night.
About Shahnaz Husain
Shahnaz Husain, pioneer of the Ayurvedic beauty movement, heads the Shahnaz Husain Group, with a global network of franchise ventures and 375 Ayurvedic formulations. A Case Study at Harvard for Brand Creation, she is now a Harvard Subject for “Emerging Markets” She was honoured with the Padma Shri Award and is the first woman in 105 years to receive the World’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur Award from Success, the U.S. business magazine. Indeed, Shahnaz Husain is a leading international beauty icon.
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