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Baking soda for your skin Never heard baking soda and skin care being mentioned in the same sentence? Baking soda is known for being a staple in the kitchen but it's also one of the most useful and not to mention inexpensive ingredients around when it comes to DIY skin care! Grab a box of baking soda from your kitchen and get ready to see some big changes courtesy these baking soda beauty fixes! Face wash Make a thick paste out of two teaspoons baking soda and one teaspoon warm water. Wash your face with water and apply the mixture that you have prepared in gentle circular strokes. Rinse off the mixture with warm water. Exfoliate Baking soda makes for an excellent as well as gentle exfoliator. Add one teaspoon of baking soda to your cleanser and massage face gently to slough off dead skin cells. If you have oily skin, you can add one-teaspoon baking soda to two tablespoons of uncooked oats. Mix this with water and scrub your face and skin in circular motions gently....

  1. The man who can get kicked in the crotch without injuring himself Yong Hsueh, a Shaolin monk, appeared on the Chinese version of Britain's Got Talent to demonstrate his ability to get kicked in the crotch without suffering injury. He told the audience: "Steel crotch Kongfu is an ancient art, with roots stretching back to ancient China. "It's a practice to strengthen and protect the male genital organs so there is less chance they are injured or incapacitated in battle." Cross legged male members of the audience watched in shock as various members of the panel were invited to boot the monk – who simply bowed and smiled after each blow – between the legs. The monk said this skill could only be learned by a student that started in childhood – and it involves pushing the testicles into the body where they could not be hurt. 2. The man who can stretch his skin for over 6 in Garry Turner (UK), better known as the Stretchy Skin Man, is ...

Anti-aging skin treatments: Skin care myths and truths (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Beauty may lie in the eye of the beholder, but every woman needs the perfect skin care to radiate her beauty and youth. The cosmetic industry has flourished in recent times, with several advertisements and commercials, in a variety of media, constantly focusing on the importance of having beautiful and younger-looking skin. If you're among the ones who desire attractive looks and wish to appear younger than your real age, you must ensure that you are using the right products and following the right regimen. Here, we will discuss some of the most common myths and the truth behind them. Anti-Aging Skin Treatments Myth #1: Sunscreen isn't necessary during winters or cloudy days Anti-Aging Skin Treatments Truth: This is among the most popular myths and a large number of women actually fall for it. Regardless of whether it is sunny or cloudy outside, it is essential to remember th...

5 most common skin problems and solutions (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Your skin has to face pollution, direct sunlight, stress, infection and sweat, among other factors. This can have negative effects on your skin. Since it takes a lot of effort to add a skin care regime in our daily busy schedule, we help you by listing out the most common skin troubles and their effective solutions. *Data Credit: Samantha Priest is an Australian guest blogger, a health expert, and a part time basketball coach, specialising in teaching players how to jump higher. Acne Many teenagers suffer from acne. Unfortunately this skin condition does not disappear with puberty. Many adults keep having troubles with acne. High levels of humidity, stressful situations as well as sweating cause acne. Cleaning and washing your skin on the daily basis might be useless. It is very difficult to deal with acne on your own. That's why you need to visit dermatologist to find an optimal treatment. ...

Beauty lies in… my hair In Kerala, women splurge as much as `6,000 per month only on hair treatments When one compliments a woman for her lovely tresses, they never know the price she has to pay to maintain the look. Women in Kerala are spending a major portion of their income or pocket money at beauty salons, that too for hair treatments. From hot oil massage to hair spa and hair colouring, they like to have the treatments done at a salon rather than in the confines of their home. "Women of all ages are well aware of the evolving trends these days, and they are more concerned about their hair than anything else," says Rajeshwari, a beauty expert. "Irrespective of the cost, they are ready to spent money to maintain the smoothness and texture of their hair," says Theertha Sasidharan, a beautician in the city. Sujith, a beauty expert, informs that on an average, a woman spends `5000 a month at beauty salons. "While some avail of services once in ev...

Keep your skin young. Here's how (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) We get an expert to assess his skin for its age. Here's how you can keep yours young The human body does not consider the skin a vital organ like the heart, lungs and the brain. So when the body faces a crisis — such as dehydration, fatigue due to stress or lack of vitamins in the blood stream — the skin is the first to show symptoms, as its crisis always gets addressed last. French skin expert Julien Moignard from Keraskin Esthetics was in Mumbai and analysed the skin of this correspondent. The test was done with an instrument equipped with a microscope. It measured lipid levels, hydration, wrinkle onset, skin sensitivity and pigmentation. Moignard, Dr Nina Madnani, consultant dermatologist Hinduja Hospital, and Laura D'souza, skin aesthetician, share secrets that can keep your skin looking young. Lipids Lipids are essentials oils — made of proteins, cholesterol and fatty acids — secreted by...

Homemade face packs for the summer (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) The skin, due to exposure to the harsh sun becomes dry and dehydrated. Here are face packs that can be made at home... Tomato and cream: Tomato juice and malai provides a cooling effect to the skin. Apply this with cotton. Tomato seeds can be retained in the pack. Mango pack: Apply two tablespoons mango pulp, one tea spoon of sandalwood powder, one teaspoon of honey, one tablespoon of yogurt, and some turmeric powder on your face right after some time in the sun. This saves the skin from getting damaged. Banana pack: Some banana pulp along with one tea spoon honey is also soothing for the skin. Potato juice: Applying the juice of freshly grated potato helps remove tan and is healthy for the skin. Multani mitti: This is as simple as it can get. Make a paste of it by mixing it with water and rinse off after applying it for 15 minutes.