Frequently asked questions answered by the Beauty Icon
Q1. I want to straighten my hair. Will it be harmful for my hair?
The methods of hair straightening chemical lotions or heat applications are used. These damage the good health and natural beauty of the hair. Excessive use of heating irons can really dry out the hair, leading to split-ends and brittle hair. After straightening, you should condition your hair after every shampoo. Give your hair deep conditioning treatments and hot oil therapy once or twice a week. Mix together one egg, one tablespoon 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 wash the hair after an hour.
Q2. I got these stretch marks on my abdomen after my pregnancy. My doctor said they can’t be removed. Can you suggest how I can get rid of them?
Stretch marks are very common during and after pregnancy. The stretching of the skin destroys the skin’s elasticity. The destruction takes place in the supportive tissues, in the lower layers of the skin. Stretch marks may fade with time, but are never really removed totally, due to the destruction of skin elasticity. Massage the area daily with olive oil or sesame seed oil. Since the stretch marks are on the abdomen, use wide circular strokes. You can also mix gram flour (besan) with yogurt and a little turmeric and apply it three times a week. Wash it off after half an hour. Then apply oil and massage, as recommended.
Q3. I have oily skin and I can’t apply foundation, because my skin sweats and becomes oily. Please suggest a solution.
After cleansing, wipe with an astringent lotion or skin tonic, using cotton wool. On oily skins, foundation does not seem to last. If your skin is clear and smooth, avoid foundation and just apply compact powder, which is pressed powder. It helps to control oiliness and gives the skin a smooth texture. It is easy to carry and is good for touching up too. If you wish to apply foundation, a cake foundation would be better for oily skins. After applying the astringent lotion, wait for a few minutes and then apply the foundation. Cake foundations are hard and water has to be added before use. Apply it with a damp sponge and blend well. Or apply a water-based foundation. Then, apply powder to “set” the foundation.
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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