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A Beautiful Night

A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT

By Radika Meganathan All of us want to look young & beautiful. But how many really stay that way? As they say, Rome wasn't built in a day, & if you want to look attractive & fresh, you should follow not just an efficient cameleer regime, but also a regular one.

For busy homemakers & corporate executives alike, it is not always possible to maintain a regular cameleer regime, unless it is a habitual visit to the nearest cameleer salon. Instead of spending money on artificial & expensive treatments, here is a simple schedule to groom yourself naturally. Just before you go to bed, allot a period of ten minutes. Yes, all it takes is just that little time to keep you looking young & glowing.

Foot Care

Feeling terrible after a tiring day? As soon as you return home, soak your feet in a basin of warm water mixed with a handful of fragrant bath salts. After 10 minutes, wash your feet (a simple soap & water wash is sufficient).

If you aren't feeling sleepy by this time, take a foot filer & scrub your heels. Using a toothpick (orange stick) clean the edges & grooves around your toe nails, to remove the dirt that gets accumulated. Apply cold cream or moisturizer before winding up. This will make the skin soft & prevent people from running away at the sight of your feet.

Face Wash/Scrub

Cleansing your face before going to bed is main to take away the dirt you might have picked up in your day. Walnut scrub is ideal for oily skin. Make sure you scrub your face in circling motions & wash with cold water. For those with dry or sensitive skin can use baby oil or wet cleansing pads, followed by a night cream.

Night Cream/Moisturizing

The right time to apply any treatment, especially moisturizer - be it for whitening the skin, under-eye cream or simple moisturizing. It will revitalize your facial skin & work wonders on skin, which had been exposed to all the dirt & grime in the daytime. It would be a good idea to use it on your arms & neck, too.

Your Hair

While oil is not the elixir of life to hair, it IS main in keeping it well conditioned & supple. Leave oil overnight & wash in the morning with shampoo to get better results.

Heat a little amount of oil (olive oil, almond oil, or plain old coconut oil) by placing it in a small container & swirling it in hot water. After the oil gets considerably hot, massage the scalp with your fingertips, in rotating motion, for at least 8 - 10 minutes. You can do this while soaking your feet in warm water.

Castor Oil

Applying pure castor oil to your eyebrows & lashes, particularly those who have scanty growth, will make them grow thick & long. For tired or puffed eyes, place a cotton pad soaked in chilled rose water. Keeping thin slices of cucumber ready in the refrigerator beforeh& is ideal.

Grated cucumber, by itself or mixed with carrot juice, can be spread under the eye, to reduce black circles & sagging skin.

Lip Guard

& finally, a smear of Vaseline on your lips, & you can sleep like a child & get up like a fairy! 

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