Author: Marry Woods

Summers are fun at beaches, parks, zoo, picnics, long walks, swimming and so much more. The dark shade of skin that appears after all that fun is like it’s burnt in the sun and is so unwelcomed. From grandma to mom and friends there are whole lot of experts giving you advices to bring that complexion and glow back to your skin. Keep you worry at bay; there are simple quick home remedies to get rid of tan easily.  Below mentioned are some basic ingredients working like a magic combinations for all ages and skin types.

1. Milk and lemon juiceone tablespoon of each. Mix it well; the milk will change its texture. Apply this on affected area and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with cold water. You can use this concoction every day. After two weeks see the remarkable change in tone and texture of your skin. Lactose in milk is a moisturising agent and citric acid in lemon removes the tan and dead cells of the skin.
2. Cucumber pulp/juice, lemon juice and rosewater to be mixed one tablespoon each. Direct application on face and neck for 15-20 minutes or before bathing. Rinse it with cold water. Gives a refreshing rejuvenating look to all day tired skin.
3. Bengal gram and yogurt two tablespoon of each blended well. It becomes a thick paste and sticks well to the skin. Leave it on until dry followed by rinsing with cold water. This pack gives amazing results to oily, acne, pimple prone skin. Lactic acid in yogurt removes tan and dead cells.  Lactose of milk nourishes the skin. Bengal gram absorbs dirt, dead skin and access oil.
4. Charoli seed (8-10 nos) and milk to be soaked overnight. Make a thick paste and apply in the affected area. After drying moisten your hands in water and massage it in circular motions. Charoli seeds have essential skin revitalising oils and vitamins and milk becomes moisturising base. This paste can be made and kept in a tight bottle in the fridge. Can lasts up to ten days, regular usage can remove sun tan instantly.
5. Tomato and lemon juice in equal measure to be applied on skin tanned areas. Massage it in circular motion, due to the pungentness present in both the ingredients skin if dry will get itchy. But in few seconds it will subside. Don’t worry it has no side effects. This concoction is super effective in removing sun tan permanently.
6. Sandalwood and rosewater are skin soothing and calming agents. They form a thick paste, smell too good and can be applied daily. Keep sandalwood powder, put 2-3 tablespoon of rosewater in it. Apply in the affected area, let it dry and wash it off with cold water. It leaves your skin supple, fresh and smelling good.
7. Aloevera pulp/gelis easily available online and in stores. You can apply the gel before going out in the sun as a sunscreen. Pulp can be applied in the form of pack for 20-30 minutes. Its antiseptic properties will heal the skin from any inflammation and make the skin soft like a baby.
8. Potato pulp/juice can be drawn by grating or grinding the raw potato. The starch present in the potato is a skin lightening agent. Its bland nature will not tingle your skin. Apply and leave it on for few minutes. Wash it with cold water. This can be applied as a bleaching, non toxic natural agent daily.
9. Orange juice and yogurtare widely used in salons as well for fruit punch packs. Orange juice is a very good rejuvenator for skin, vitamin C in it is very useful and sourness of yogurt helps in removing tan instantly. This pack is harmless can be made and refrigerated. Apply this daily and feel and smell good.
10. Green teahas so many benefits attached to it. We all know its anti oxidant properties. Consumption of green tea regularly can regulate your bowel, better sleep, less caffeine intake, reduces weight and many more. Green tea used leaves work very well on skin as a mask to remove tan.
11. Saffron powder/strands and milk to be soaked overnight and applied in the morning in affected areas. Saffron for ages been used as by cosmetic industry as a miracle ingredient.
12. Buttermilk and oatmeal pack to be soaked and blended together in equal measures. Will form a thick sticky paste. Apply it for 30 minutes and remove by massaging in circular motions. This pack can be stored in fridge and used on daily basis.

Tan removal treatment is available in salons from skin peeling to sun tan removal packages suiting your budget and convenience. Check salons offering these with expert advice and services.

Natural glowing skin is yes hereditary and you are born with it. To maintain it always is a task and in US cosmetics, Botox, plastic surgeries and many more industries are flourishing. The truth is you can never get the solution in a bottle for your glowing skin. It comes from within by staying positive, stress free, happy and foods and drinks that you take on daily basis.

• Broccoli, spinach, and Brussels sproutsare high source of vitamins and reduces chances of skin cancer growth cells.  High levels of folate, an essential B vitamin which helps maintain and repair DNA. Single cup of spinach contains 65 percent of your DV of folate. Broccoli is good for heart health.
• Tomatoesin cooked form are rich in Lycopene phytochemicals boasts cologne of your skin to make you look young and increase skin elasticity. It’s helps in reducing ill effects of UV-rays leading to skin darkening and ageing. Include 5 teaspoon of tomato paste in your cooking to reduce ageing by 30% over a period of time.
• Blueberrieshelp in fighting toxins and radicals floating in your body. Damaging cell membranes and making you look dull. Their anti oxidant properties are a must to be included in your diet for healthy skin. Also their anthocyanins: phytonutrients help in strength collagen fibre for longer duration of time.
• Salmon, sardines, and anchoviesare rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE). Promoter of healthy skin it retains the integrity of cell membranes. Strengthening cell membranes and guards them against their deterioration that causes premature aging. This nutrient also helps to prevent the production of arachidonic acid (AA), an inflammation precursor that leads to wrinkle formation.
• Walnuts are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids capaable of lowering the risk of skin cancer. Just one serving of 5grams of walnuts will provide more than double the benefits. Hard shell walnuts contain awesome surprises for healthy glowing skin.
• Eggs are a good source of nutrients and vitamins. Yolk contains biotine to make you look younger and retain cell membrane for a longer period of time by reducing dryness, acne and pimples.
• Green teais a key ingredient to healthy glowing skin. It contains catechins, an antioxidant h of anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Researches show that sipping two cups a day prevents skin cancer, reverse the ill-effects of UV-rays damaged skin by neutralizing the changes that appear in sun-exposed skin.

Kid’s exams are over and summer break has started. Weather doesn’t allow us to venture for long into the sun. The entire morning running, Tiffin making and chaos with tantrums is over. It is your favourite time of the year to go timeless, boundless, stress free and carefree. What’s best other than to watch your favourite show on TV with family or solo?  Enjoy your bowl of popcorn and snacks with something to sip best thing to relieve you from bundled up stress. Here is the list of top TV shows intriguing viewers with its storyline and acting.

Sherlock: is a detective crime television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel Sherlock Homes. You can watch Benedict Cumberbatch with a suave in solving tricky criminal cases with ease. He is delight to watch in each role played so far.

The Good Witch: It is a story of a good witch who resides in a small town with her kids. Whole town comes to her for luck and advice. There comes a twist in the tale when a Doctor visits her for advice. Story is gripping full of drama, romance, suspense and lots of fun. It’s one of those feel good thing to watch.

Drop Dead Diva: Show is multi faceted showing flavours of legal drama, comedy and fantasy. Tune in to watch the story of a model dies in a car crash and later finds herself in the body of an intelligent fat lawyer. She is trying to find the meaning of inner beauty amongst the black coat bearers. If you like to watch legal cases with a dash of humour and suave; this is your show.

Stranger Things: Show is named appropriately as it deals with science fiction, paranormal activities, horror, supernatural and periodic drama. Hawkins town inhabitants have left because of the harm caused to them due to research and experiments taking place in the field of paranormals. It is very gripping, heart pulsating and popular amongst kids.

Grey’s Anatomy: is available on both Netflix and television. Show is popular amongst doctors as the story is of Meredith Grey with her traumatic past as a surgical intern. Story is entwined around her as a free bird medical intern to a serious surgeon and now a widow and mother of three kids. It is a romantic drama with lots of medical terms usage and real life situation depiction.

Dexter: This show has a very tight grip on audience in terms of moral judging and the main character goes through a series of emotions. Story has good dose of dark drama, crime, mystery, psychological thriller and dark comedy. Dexter unemotionally keeps killing people in all series with lots of skill. Victims are the ones with negative character. Watch it to find out, if Dexter was right or wrong in his doings.

Crown: If you are fan of history this periodic drama is your favourite show. Show is a biopic based on reigns of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. If you are a lover of classics and wish to flip through the life and years of United Kingdom’s queen. You must watch to get the complete picture and life of the queen.

Game of Thrones: One of the most popular series of the television history has telecasted seven seasons so far. Most intriguing show to watch the dragons, knights, kings, white walkers, kingdoms, wars and a very strong story to follow. Story is currently on pre production stage of the eight and the last season. Show followers are waiting with a baiting breath and hope that the wait is worthwhile. Show is only for adults due to unabashed nudity depiction.

Start your binge watch now with the season one….Happy watching.

Teen wolf: Want to revive your old teen fantasies, then this show is a must watch. Story is based on group of teens turning into werewolves to save the world. It has all the important ingredients of supernatural, comedy, drama, romance and horror. It is one of the popular shows amongst teens and a topic for gossip session on whatsApp/twitter groups.

The Terror: Show is based on bestselling novel of 2007 with the same name Terror by Dan Simmons. Story revolves around British Royal Navy Capt. Sir John Franklin, whom everbody likes but does not respect. He is due for retirement with an uneven choppy career. His desire is to retire with honour and prestige urges him to discover and take the forbidden route of Northwest Passage. His ambition pushes his crew to extinction and survival difficulties. They are frozen, isolated and stuck at the end of the world. Franklin has to turn the table around to make himself victorious. Watch this nail biting series glued on sofa with something to munch.

Green tea is one of the major cash crops cultivated across the globe. You can shop for numerous options available of green tea because of the growing environments, cultivation, production processing, and season of harvest. With the momentum and benefits attached to the consumption of green tea it is now cultivated widely in Turkey, Sri Lanka, Kenya, India and China. Why is there so much of buzz around Green tea consumption? You want to know an easy source as a powerhouse of antioxidants. Well! Its green tea packed with overall goodness in one single product. Free radicals are a by-product of food turned into energy. These free radicals are major cause of concern world-wide because it is major cause of cancer. Free radicals damage cells in our body leading to various health issues including aging. These free radicals can be arrested with the consumption of antioxidants which Green Tea benefits include.

Detailed researches and studies have led to the conclusion that the consumption of green tea on daily basis has lots of positives attached to it. Some of the main benefits to consider are fighting viruses, helping prevent cancer, preventing inflammation, helping with allergies. Green tea contains l-theanine, and l-theanine reliever of anxiety and helps your brain to relax. Vast range of benefits of green tea is summed up briefly for you.

Green Tea health benefits majorly include lowering down chances of some types of cancers; because it is an active popular source of antioxidants. There are studies suggesting that women who consume green tea regularly reduce chances of getting breast cancer by 20%-30%. Amongst men prostate cancer is most common but with the consumption of green tea it can be reduced by 48%. Third very common colorectal cancer is reduced by 42% with the daily consumption of magic ingredient green tea.

Regular consumption of green tea proves as a stimulant for short term; in long run it protects brain cells from getting damaged. Most common neurodegenerative disease in humans is Alzheimer’s disease, major cause of dementia. Parkinson’s disease is the second most deadly neurodegenerative disease involving the death of dopamine producing neurons in the brain. Catechin compounds in green tea provide a shield from damage to neurons, reducing risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

For your shining teeth and oral dental health green tea has good news to offer. It kills bacteria and diminishes bad breath. Due to absence of milk in the tea the lactose absence also does not leave a slimy after effect post green tea consumption. Catechins in green tea can control the growth of Streptococcus mutans (bacteria responsible for growth of plaque).

Type-II Diabetes patients can consume green tea regularly as studies show that it improves insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. Before the onset of diabetes if you develop a taste for green tea, it lowers the risk of falling into diabetic category by 42%. This is so because green tea stimulates metabolism and the pancreas are able to release more insulin for the digestion of food. Inculcate physical activity in your daily routine as any form of exercise to reduce risk of diabetes, heart attack, obesity, blood pressure etc.

Green tea benefits for skin include its anti-aging properties with the presence of Polyphenols anti-oxidant. It helps in protecting the cells and reduces the damage caused to cells by free radicals. Making you look young and feel good from inside. Green tea consumption stimulates metabolism and regulates bowels. These are directly connected with the skin reflection on top. It helps in reducing blemishes, acne and pimples common skin concerns of all ages. You can soak green tea bags in warm water later take it out and refrigerate it for 5-7 minutes put them on your eyes for some time to reduce puffiness, make them look fresh and feel fresh.

Dab a cotton ball in cooled green tea and apply it on face and neck as a toner. Its regular usage will close the open pores and reduces oil on the surface of the skin. You can make green tea and store in the fridge to use it as a toner for longer duration of time. Add few green tea leaves to your regular face mask, let it dry for 15-20 minutes then rub your skin in circular motions to allow the leaves to exfoliate dead skin and dirt from the face easily.

Aiming for lustrous, healthy, bouncy, shiny long hair, well it’s no more a dream. Little amount of persistence and perseverance you can get those bounciness on your scalp. Green tea benefits for hair include the presence of a major game changer antioxidant “EGCG” (or epigallocatechin gallate) responsible for hair growth. So here you have a reason to include those two cups of green tea in your morning and evening routine. It helps in the stimulation of blood circulation in the scalp to promote hair growth. Direct application of cooled green tea extracts in your roots can stimulate the growth with the presence of anti oxidant properties. Green tea leaves can also be included in your hair packs to extract the goodness for hair growth.

Green tea benefits for weight loss are scientifically proven to show great results. Consumption of green tea increases the metabolic rate and helps in fat oxidation by 17%. It increases the stamina from physical as well as mental aspect. Flavonoids and caffeine present in green tea stimulates weight loss. On an average daily consumption of 2.5 cups is good enough to lose ounces overall, you do not have to go over board to reduce weight quickly.  Market survey report states that Matcha green tea is the richest green tea source of nutrients and antioxidants. Though there are lots of varieties to pick from. Must to acknowledge that the brewing method will have a great emphasis on the goodness you sip. Thus pick any one from the market and rest assured that you are going to get benefitted from this magic beverage at all cost and all times.

Step out in the sun without any skin defense agent on you, can be fatal this summer. Different skin types require different skin care products and sunscreens. Harmful ultra violet rays and skin tanning is unwanted always. How do you plan to save yourself? Take a look at top 10 sunscreen sprays and its benefits to make your pick from. Do not forget to go through the details carefully matching your skin type and defense hours. SPF ratio defines the power of the sunscreen.

1. Neutrogena Beach Defense Body Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 70, 6.5 Oz.

 Beach defense body water and sun protection spray helps prevent sunburns effectively. Easy to use Beach-strength formula is with SPF- 70 . It’s ideal for beach lovers, sun soakers, surfers and sea adventure sport enthusiasts. Helioplex Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection formula blocks harmful effect of the rays on your skin for a longer duration of time. Slightly on the higher price but very popular for its effectiveness.

2. Banana Boat Sunscreen Ultra Mist Sport Performance Broad Spectrum Sun Care Sunscreen Spray – SPF 50, 9.5 Ounce

This powerful sunscreen spray is super light on skin, letting it breathe in extreme hot summer conditions. Its application does not clog pores, makes you very light skin wise. Power stay technology boosts staying power for long lasting effect on skin. Smells good and formula proves to stay on in the bright sun, wavy ocean, blue pool, smelly sweats, wind and sand.

3. Sun Bum Original Moisturizing Sunscreen Spray, 1 Count, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection, Hypoallergenic, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Vegan

Sun Bum is easy on your pocket and comes with host of features to suit you from every angle. Equipped with broad spectrum UVA / UVB protection proven formula, it is tested on water is sweat resistant providing 80 Minutes of longevity. A product that is paraben Free, PABA Free, Oil Free, Gluten Free, pure vegan. If that is not all for you then it is hypoallergenic, has photostable properties and has parasol 1789, enriched with vitamin-E.

4. Aveeno Hydrosport Water Resistant Sunscreen Spray with Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Sweat Resistant Sun Protection, 5 oz

One of the best in this category Aveeno is a dermatologist’s recommended brand. SPF 30 deliver better sun protection from UVA & UVB rays. A lightweight and no oil base spray, feel light on your skin. This formula stays for 80 minutes, water and sweat resistant. This spray sunscreen has been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective broad spectrum sunscreen.

5. Neutrogena SPF 30 Ultra Sheer Body Mist Fullreach Sunscreen Spray, 5 Ounce

Grab it before it is gone, popular for its Helioplex technology, non-greasy effect, provides superior UVA/UVB protection in extreme hot conditions. Its ultra light sheer finish will let your skin breathe. Container design allows you to use at the back and hidden spots easily.

6. Coppertone SPORT Continuous Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Multipack (5.5 Ounce Bottle, Pack of 3)

3 bottles at this price is a sure grabber. Formula claims to protect you by 98% in extreme climate conditions. It is water and sweat resistant.  Moisture and vitamin-E content in it ensure refuelling of antioxidants when you are outdoors. A must have for sun goers, beach lovers and sun soakers.

7. Australian Gold Continuous Spf#15 Spray 6 Ounce With Bronzer (177ml) (2 Pack)

Australian gold is a mild formula for sensitive skin, providing 80 minutes of skin defense against sun in water and sweaty condition. Two sprays at this price in summers is a lottery. If you do not want to clog your skin, then go for this and breathe easy in the sun.

8. Alba Botanica, Kids Spray Sunscreen SPF 50, 6 Ounce

Alba botanica is ideal for all skin types, a vegan formula with SPF-50. It is free from parabens, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances. Stops premature ageing of the skin, prevents sun burn and skin cancer. Single touch spray bottle to apply at any angle.

 

 

 

 

 

9. Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc SPF 30 Natural Continuous Fragrance Free Sunscreen Spray, 6 Fluid Ounce

 

A proven Hypoallergenic and lightweight Nutri-Soothe Complex formula. It moisturizes and soothes extra sensitive skin, safest in SPF 30 range with 100% zinc oxide as main ingredient. You can use this with all age groups. Don’t use the spray directly on face; apply generously 15 minutes before going out in the sun.

 

10. Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Natural Spray, Non-Sticky, SPF 30, 6 Ounce

Thigh fat is something which everyone wants to get rid of it. You are ready to try every possible way to burn that stubborn fat and could not witness a remarkable change. There are several reasons for thunder thighs. You cannot tell the exact reason for the fat deposit, especially for women. It could be due to hormone imbalance, pregnancy, unhealthy diet, genes and lack of physical activity. Most women face this problem due to hormone imbalance because unevenness in female hormones such as estrogen or progesterone leads to fat accumulation. If you diagnose the cause of this problem, then it is easy to burn thigh fat.  

Ways to burn your fat

Here, you can find efficient ways to burn your thigh fat and maintain a healthy weight.

•    Exercise

•    Cardiovascular exercise

•    Healthy diet

1.    Exercise

You can try to do some simple exercise to lose thigh fat. Below mentioned exercise will help you shed fat from the thighs and lower body. Working out this exercise daily will maintain proper blood circulation and tone up your muscles. These are very good workouts for inner things and buttocks.

1. Leg Up
2. Lie down on the floor and rest your palms on the floor and relax.
3. Lift your legs from the floor at 30-degree floor.
4. Hold on this position for few seconds and bring the legs to the floor.
5. Repeat this exercise for 10 times.

• Leg Stretch
• Sit straight with your legs stretched and joined
• Move your legs apart and touch the toes of the right foot with your hands as you breathe in.
• Now, touch your knees with your head and hold in this position for few seconds
• Next, lift up your head and move your heads to sides of your pelvis and breathe out
• Now do the above steps for the left side
• Repeat this exercise for 10 times.

• Air Cycling
• Lie down on the floor facing the ceiling
• Lift up your legs at 90 degrees and move your legs in the forward cycling motion
• Continue the above step for a minute and come to a relaxed position
• Now again, lift up your legs at 90 degrees and move your legs in the backward cycling motion
• Repeat this exercise for 10 times.
• Lunges
• Stand erect and keep your legs apart for about 2 or 3 centimeters.
• You can hold some lightweight on your hands
• Move your right leg front and bend your left leg
• Now do this with the left leg.
• Repeat this workout for 10 times

• Squat
• Stand straight and relaxed now keep your legs apart and point your toes outward.
• Bring your upper body to erect position and breathe in, now slowly bring down your buttocks until you come to a sitting position.
• Hold on this position for about 5-10 seconds.
• Now repeat this 10 times.

Note: Working out squat will help you to build your muscles, so start doing this exercise only after you had lost few pounds of fat. Otherwise, you will end up in bigger thighs, because building up the muscles will make your thighs look bigger.

2.    Cardiovascular exercise

Cardiovascular exercises are the best way to reduce your body weight. It helps in losing overall body weight and burn your thigh fat. Cardio exercises make your heart pump, and thus it burns fat a faster rate. In addition to the above-mentioned workouts, ensure you do Cardiovascular exercises for 60 minutes five to six days a week.

A.    Running

Experts consider running as the best work out as it reduces the muscle size by burning excess fat. So people with big thighs should spare minimum 30 minutes every day for walking.

 b. Aerobics

Aerobics is also another best way to lose thigh fat. Indulging in aerobics does not tone your inner thighs but also burn overall body fat. Apart from this, you can also consider doing jogging and dancing. These work out helps in increasing the heart rate and cut down the thigh fat. 30 minutes of aerobics or dancing every day can do wonders.

3.    Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is essential to burn fat and maintains a healthy weight. You cannot cut down carbohydrate altogether from your diet, because carbs are one of the essential micronutrients. You should daily consume around 1200-1500 calories. Instead of cutting it down completely, you can consider taking low-calorie food and healthy carbs. Experts suggest that for a healthy diet your meal plate should contain proper proposition of protein, fats, and carbs.

The proportion of micronutrient:

Your daily calorie intake should not come only by consuming carbs; you should also consume healthy fat and lean protein. You can also consider having complex carbohydrate.

1.    20% to 30% of your daily calorie should be from healthy fat.

2.    45% to 65% of your calorie should be from carbs such as whole grains, cereals, vegetables, and fruits

3.    50% to 95% of your calorie should be from poultry, meat, and fish

Unhealthy diet:

•    Avoid eating unhealthy carbs such as sugar, butter, biscuits and processed food.

•    Avoid consuming excess sugar items. It can be a dessert, soda, beverage, or any carbonated drink.

•    Avoid pastries, cakes, chocolate, and butter cookies.

Healthy diet:

•    Healthy carbs can be obtained from cereals like brown or unpolished rice, multigrain flour, multigrain biscuits, hand-pounded rice, whole wheat bread, and cereals.

•    Consuming green tea every day helps you lose few pounds. Green tea is a rich source of antioxidant and has very less calorie. Additionally, they also protect your cells from free radicals.

•    Fresh juice or fruit bowl is also a good choice. You can get all essential nutrients with very minimal calorie.