Eucalyptus has been used as a remedy for various types of conditions and health disorders for a long time now. Originating in Australia, the Eucalyptus was used by the aborigines from that geographical region to treat high fever. They used the water from the tree roots and also its leaves to
// decrease temperature in sick individuals.
The most beneficial properties of the Eucalyptus tree are found in its oil extract. Oil can be obtained from both the fresh and dried leaves of the tree, as well as from …

Forget visiting the dermatologist for a chemical peel, you can resurface your skin at home with the help of glycolic acid. A star in the skin care world, glycolic acid is known for its ability to treat several skin problems, including wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and keratosis pilaris.
How It Works
The smallest of the alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid penetrates quickly to exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. It weakens the lipids that hold dead skin cells together, causing the outer layer of your skin to shed, and revealing the new, healthy …

Are you embarrassed by the tiny dilated pores on your face? Then why not find the secret to cover them. The perfect makeup ideas will help you banish the unappealing look of open pores. Learn the basics on how to hide large pores with makeup and fake perfect skin.
Our skin can be really sensitive to harmful agents. Due to the harsh chemicals in beauty products, sun and extreme weather it might suffer to an extent that severe skin disorders appear as acne or irritation. Fortunately open pores don’t belong to …

The city of Lahore, along with its ancient traditions and culture, is also known for its mouth-watering cuisine which predates even the British Raj. But Partition, apart from tearing apart Lahoris, also affected the city’s cuisine. For example, the traditional das kulcha, which existed in the Mughal era, gradually faded out and disappeared.
Lawyer MR Jan explains why das kulcha used to be popular in Lahore. Since water in the city was very hard, he says, residents ate das kulcha, which contains ingredients like fennel seeds’ water and achar which help …

With flu season in full swing, everyone’s looking for ways to beat the flu bug. But with all the flu season myths floating around out there, how can you know the best way to keep healthy? Understanding the most common flu season myths can help keep your body strong and flu-free.
The Flu Virus
Influenza (the flu) is a serious respiratory illness caused by a number of influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and in some cases can result in death. Symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle and body …

While it is important to maintain good oral habits in children, it is equally important to understand and break the bad habits. Going to bed with a bottle, thumb / finger sucking and swallowing toothpaste are some examples of bad dental habits in children.
Going to Bed With a Bottle
The result of sending a child to bed with a bottle of anything other than water is severe tooth decay (cavities). The sugar from the fluid in the bottle stays on the teeth for long periods of time causing the bacteria on …

Nestle has been having a hard time in Pakistan for the past few years. First, Aquafina by Pepsi snatched its market share of mineral water then Olpers by Engro foods sidelined Nestle’s Milkpak to become the market leader of that category. Now Engro Foods is set to give Nestle a tough time again. Olfrute is a juice brand recently launched by Engro foods. The question is can Olfrute take the market share of Nestle Fruitavitals or will it share the fate of Shezan and Freshers?
Freshers failed largely because of poor distribution even though …

Regular use of our nourishing anti-wrinkle mask will not only help moisturise ageing skin but is in fact a great moisturiser for any age and any skin type. It’s one of my favourites because all the ingredients are ones that are very likely in your kitchen cupboard already : oatmeal, milk and olive oil. The ingredients may be simple every-day foods but the results are a wonderfully moisturising indulgence spa for your skin.
Because you need to allow the mixture to cool, it’s a good idea to …

The goals of eyebrow shaping are to open the eye area, to lighten our overall facial expression, to structure the eyebrow, and to give us a more polished look. Don’t try to produce the “ideal” eyebrow shape; there is no such thing. Every face, and every eyebrow, is unique. Indeed, our eyebrows’ colour, density, and curve will mirror that of our hair. Most importantly, our eyebrows will usually correspond with our other facial features—fine or strong. Destroying this balance will only spoil our look.
Untrimmed eyebrows:
Don’t underestimate the contribution that …

Multani mitti is at once homey and high-tech. It was used as far back as ancient Rome but the name Fuller’s earth comes from this clay’s use in the early English wool industry. It was considered so valuable that English law forbade its export until the early 18th century.
Fuller’s earth can clean our bodies, as well. It is often used in facial masks to draw oils from the skin. You can sprinkle it your bath, or make a paste that can be applied to your face. Around the house, Fuller’s …