Beauty Issues

Q: I am 31 years old, unmarried. I am in good health but I have freckles on my face. I tried many products and consulted dermatologists (the branch of medicine concerned with skin disorders) too but to no avail. Please help me to suggest some home made tip to get rid of these. Kate Garry Hudson

A: Freckles may be described as flat, round, dark coloured spots that range in size from about 2mm to 4mm. Freckles could be the result of pigment precipitation in one particular place, as generally the skin, surrounded by the spot is lighter in colour. Freckles are sensitive to the UV (ultraviolet) rays and hence appear more prominent during or after exposure to sunlight. Here are some natural remedies that will help you deal with freckles. Apply sour cream on your face. Gently wipe it off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturiser. Lemon juice is a tried and tested remedy for treating freckles. Apply lemon juice with your fingers on the affected area it bleaches the dark spots.

Q: I am getting married in about one year and worried about my complexion that is very dull. Beauticians suggest me that night creams and facials are good for me. Can you tell me a little about these creams and facials? Jennifer Garner

A: There is a variety of whitening products and facials, nowadays available in market. Your beautician would suggest you what kind of products or facials are necessary for your skin type by assessing you personally. We can also provide you with the same but for this you have to visit us personally.

Q: My daughter is 4 years old, her hairs are too rough and dry. I give her hair a regular oil massage but everything turns useless. Please tell me what should I do to make her hair look healthy and shiny? Maria Wilson

A: Hair is made up of keratin (any of a group of fibrous proteins forming the main structural constituent of hair,nails,feathers,hoofs,claws and horns) , a type of protein. They tend to be the body’s barometer that indicates good or poor health. There are three types of hairs that grow on the human scalp and dry hairs are one of them. Here is a tried and tested home-made remedy for dry and frizzy hair. Try this out. Add two tablespoons of gram flour (besan) in a cup of coconut milk. Apply it on scalp and hair, massage gently. Leave it for about five minutes and rinse. Mix a teaspoon of honey with 4 cups of warm water and apply on hair, after shampooing. Honey acts as an intensive moisturiser for hair. Do not rinse and let them dry normally for extra-shiny, sweet-smelling and soft hair.

Q: How often can I dye my hair ? Zohaib Hassan

A: Hair can be coloured as long as the hair fibre is strong and the scalp is not sensitive. If hair is spongy or breaks easily, use a semi-permanent hair colour formulated for damaged hair. Also, begin a rigorous conditioning programme immediately. Generally, touch-ups should be done after every four to five weeks, depending on the growth of hair.As soon as you find that the roots have started looking different from the rest of the hair, it is time to go in for a touch-up.

Q: I mix together sandalwood, milk, lemon, grass serum, rose water and orange scrub but when I apply it on my face I feel itching. It is also very difficult to keep it for a few hours. I am a student and I have more outgoing activities, what I should do to keep my skin fair and to maintain its glow. The paste I applied is beneficial or not? Amna Haq

A: You didn’t mention the amount of each ingredient you mixed and what was the consistency of the mixture you applied, either way you might get some kind of allergic reaction from any of the component that is used. You can find whatever the cause of your skin allergy is by recalling which ingredient you used for the first time. To prevent your skin from becoming blemished and wrinkled, keep yourself safe from the sun rays. Mix some sunscreen with your moisturiser and apply it on your face before stepping out. Do this every day, even in winters. If you have to be out in the sun for long, wear a hat or carry an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun rays. If your skin is tanned, use lemon on your face. Lemon contains ascorbic acid which acts as a natural bleach. It removes tanning naturally and makes you fairer. Take a raw papaya and mash it to pulp. Apply the pulp on your face once in a week to make your skin soft and smooth.

Q: Please suggest a home remedy for the removal of facial hair. Kiran Khan

A: Mix some milk or curd into some ground chickpea. Add to it a pinch of turmeric powder. Keep the consistency of the paste thick. Once the paste is ready, apply a thick layer on the face and neck region. Leave it to dry and then rub off the paste till it starts coming out. The fine hair will be peeled away with the paste.