Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon
Q1. I have dark skin on my face, hands and legs. Please help me get a beautiful fair skin.
For the face, mix one teaspoon each of honey and lemon juice and apply daily on the face, at any time. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Use a scrub once or twice a week. Twice a week mix together one teaspoon curd, one teaspoon honey, 4 teaspoons oats and egg white. Apply on face, avoiding the lips and area around eyes and wash off after 20 to 30 minutes. Mix the liquid ingredients gradually to get the right consistency. It should be a thick paste, which does not drip. For hands and legs, apply sesame seed (til) oil daily and massage it into the skin. Mix besan with curd, lemon juice and a little turmeric. Apply it on the hands and legs three times a week. Wash it off and then apply til oil, as advised.
Q2. The hair in my upper lip keeps growing every month. I pluck it every month with my nails at home. Is there any way to reduce its growth?
Facial hair in women is due to hormonal factors. Avoid hair removing creams on the face, as they are said to cause skin discolouration. You should not pick them with the nails, as it can lead to infection. Have threading or waxing done at a good beauty salon. Home remedies do not remove hair. They are said to lessen facial hair growth if used regularly over a period of time. You may try any of the following remedies for discouraging facial hair growth. Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of hair growth. Wash off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week. Apply a paste of turmeric powder and milk and rub this on the skin with a circular motion. It is said to discourage facial hair, but it may leave a yellowish tinge on the skin.
Q3. I have a long face. What kind of hairstyle will suit me?
A soft fringe on the forehead helps a long face. The hair should not be allowed to fall straight down, as this would make your face look longer. Choose a cut that adds width at the sides. A short hairstyle suits a thin, long face, or you can have a layered cut with more width at the sides. I side parting will suit you.
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 honored 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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