Articles Archive for 31 December 2008
Entertainment, Events »
Currently in London, Shilpa Shetty is enjoying the Christmas week. She is reveling in the Christmas presents that beau Raj has gifted her.
Shilpa says it’s amazing to be in Santa land and see the spirit with which all caste and creed celebrate Christmas in London. “I enjoy the trees beautifully lit up, hustle & bustle of last minute Christmas shopping, excitement & warmth on people’s faces” says the actress.
“We decorated the Christmas tree and placing our little gifts for every member of the family & friends at Raj’s beautiful country …
Health »
Artificial sweeteners are marketed to you relentlessly as “healthy foods” or “healthier” than sugar. But are they really?
Just to clarify, some of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market today are:
Splenda/Sucral (sucralose)
Equal/Canderil/Calnox (Aspartame)
Sweet & Low/Sweetex (Saccharine)
SweetOne (Acesulfame Potassium- acesulfame K)
These artificial sweeteners are used in abundance in almost every “diet” drink, “lite” yogurts, puddings, and ice creams, most “low-carb” products, and almost all “reduced-sugar” products. Bad news for fitness freaks is that even most protein powders are loaded with artificial sweeteners too (just look on the ingredients and you’ll …
Beauty Tips, Hair Care »
Hair is coated with a layer of sebum a natural oil produced by sebaceous gland lying next to each hair follicle in the scalp.
The sebum gives the hair its shine and also protects it from losing its own moisture content. The amount of oil secreted by the sebaceous glands determine whether the hair is dry, greasy or normal.
At the same time use of harsh shampoo, or dry windy weather can strip the natural oils from the scalp and hair leaving it dull and dry.
Source: Fashionpk.net
Beauty Tips, Hair Care »
Not only does your skin dry out when the weather turns cold, so does your hair. Pay special attention to your hair needs do some damage control with a deep conditioner if you notice it drying out.
It only needs to be washed twice a week — but it’s important to wash out any styling products that weigh down your hair.
For a quick fix, apply a leave-in conditioner for extra moisture and shine.
Source: Fashionpk.net
Beauty Tips, Skin Problem »
There are many anti-aging procedures on the market so it is great to learn about each procedure and decide which one is the best fit for you.
Botox:
Botox or botulinum endotoxin-A can produce dramatic anti aging results, similar to surgery, without the devastating side effects. Botox is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It causes a slight paralysis of the muscles around the wrinkles. This can diminish the appearance of ”motion wrinkles,” such as laugh lines and crow’s feet. The procedure to have Botox injected under the skin can …
