Do’s and Don’t’s of face washing

Face washing is an essential step in cleansing. From times immemorial, individuals especially women have attached importance to use of homemade products and masks for face cleaning.


At times it is also neglected and taken casually regarding the type of products, aggressiveness of use and suitability as per the skin. All in all we cannot ignore the hygiene of face as it can result in multiple implications for the skin.


Some Do`s and Don`ts....


1.
Always use right products suited to the face. As a thumb rule use mildest facewash. Type of facewash used can vary according to skin type but look for gentle, non irritating types. Common misconception is that more the lather better is the cleaning. Rather such face washes are high on detergent content. One should try and go for milder washes preferably fragrance free to avoid allergy.


2.
Use right temperature of water. Use or very cold of very hot and very cold water can either over dry skin or cause skin to look blanched.


3. Use same facewash twice daily atleast in winters and three times a day in summers followed by moisturizer. Avoid rushing out in sun immediately after washing face. Take time out to apply sunscreen.

4. Never rub your face vigorously after washing. Mop the face gently with mild towel. Also use oilfree moisturizer in acne prone skin and creamy moisturizer in dry skin within 3 minutes after facewash.

5. Don`t use Facewashes for removing makeup. Remove make up with remover or even a good moisturizer. Then wash it off with facewash. Some people like to follow cleanser, toner, moisturizer ( CTM) routine. It doesn`t work for everyone as some people can get allergic rash to toners as they are alcohol based. Always try products behind ears for 48-72 hours to see if they suit and then start using.

6. Replacements like curd or milk do not actually work. Some people prefer not to use facewash or use only homemade things as replacement like curd or milk. These are not very effective cleansers and can lead to blackheads or clogged pores. Soaps too are not a good choice as they are not ph balanced. Facewashes remain the best choice.

Face is the mirror of body. To maintain face hygiene facewashes have an important role to play. Something we all need to choose judiciously.


Source: Times of India

Tips for a tech-free holiday

A vacation where you`re disconnected from the rest of the world is a great way to beat stress.
While the idea of this may fill you with dread, the best evidence of the benefits of a digital detox come from feeling truly relaxed. No beeping, no pinging, and no incessant demands — for

however long you choose. Experts believe technology is making us more impatient, forgetful and narcissistic. It`s even changing the way we sleep, leaving our brains too wired to get a decent break. A recent survey conducted abroad showed that 34% of the respondents felt so overwhelmed by technology that they felt the need to escape from it.

The same could be true for some of us as well. Here are a few suggestions for when you need to give yourself some downtime:

– Be sure to create an out-of-office reply beforehand for your emails, during the time you are away from the office.

– Make a conscious effort to not look at your phone every few minutes in anticipation of a new mail or a social network message notification. Consider turning off your data services for most of the day and use your phone for just the basic functions.

– Unless it`s really necessary, consider leaving your phone behind in your room for short periods while you are holidaying. You do not need your phone to be at arm`s reach when you are lounging by a pool or having breakfast in your hotel restaurant, for example.

   Why do women always fall for the bad boy?

Is the excitement and mystery of being with a bad boy worth the heartache? Or should you simply deem this phase as rebellious and move on?

Through time immemorial bad boys are known to leave a trail of teary-eyed women with broken hearts behind them. Remember Brad Pitt in Fight Club or Ryan Gosling in the more recent Crazy, Stupid Love? Truth be told, women dig jerks. Its true, right? Despite their actions, women cannot resist their charm. It`s a classic case of liking everything that is wrong for you. You know you desire that ecstasy and we`re all guilty of this fact.

Says psychiatrist Anita Peters, "Bad boys, as we like to call them, may or may not be involved in a number of things like drinking, smoking, excessive partying and women. Every woman would like to fill her life with excitement, and a man who keeps a girl on her toes gives her just that...and more. Ask a girl who`s slept with a `bad boy!` However, a bad boy`s allure is limited. It might even end at just being a childish fantasy."

According to a recent survey, the thrill of being with someone who lives on the wild side has a lot of women chasing after these bad boys. Breaking out of the mundane, monotonous life, women often go out looking for some drama to spice up their lives.

"I dated this amazing guy when I was 20. He`d buy me flowers and gifts, we`d have some amazing conversations, it was a very nice, relaxed relationship. I broke up with him because he was too nice. Everything was too easy with him. There was no thrill. I know I broke his heart but I wanted someone a little more exciting." says Richa Tripathi, 23, economics graduate.

Be it the confident air that they exude or believing in living life on the edge, on their own terms and conditions, there is something dangerously desirable about these men. Says Corine Rao, psychologist who studies sexuality and behavior, "Sarcasm, unpredictability and jerk-like behavior all trigger strange emotions in women. It might be because of low self-esteem or a need for thrill and excitement or even some deep rooted issues since childhood."

Converting a serial playboy into a loving, homely man is also a challenge most women look forward to. The risk of getting to know them, seeing what they can potentially do in bed and how their lives would pan out with them seems to have a strong pull on women.

However, the many elements of society, films and media as well as upbringing have ingrained a certain thought process in our heads. A `bad boy` may not even consider himself a bad boy nor may he dress up like a douche bag, he may in fact be your friendly neighbor who is well groomed and charming. A bad boy, in most cases would think of himself as a regular guy. "A lot of characteristics of a bad boy are subjective. For me, a bad boy doesn`t have to be someone who wears skull tattoos or smokes and parties all night. The element of mystery and danger sets him apart for me." Says Anshika Verma, 29.

Even though the charm and popularity of a bad boy is desirable, it may not be long lasting. Adds Anita "Despite their many attractions, women would eventually settle for someone more stable or at least a sweet mix of both. As cliche as this sounds, nice guys don`t finish last."
`Why is she with him? He`s bad news.` Despite the constant refrain, the proclivity towards bad men has a strong hold on most women. Says psychologist Ananya Singh, who studies human behavior "Girls who go for bad boys tend to avoid deep emotion of any sort and often steer clear of any emotional connect whatsoever. For them it may just start and end with having a fun time."
Experts believe that this affinity towards bad boys may often stem from childhood experiences. Verbal and emotional abuse may be one of the important reasons. The dark traits translate back to the need-for-thrill factor. "I don`t think many girls want a long term commitment from such relationships. Its more of a `let loose and have some fun` or succumbing to one`s nurturing tendencies" says graphic designer Stella Paul.

10 things to avoid while seducing a woman

If you want to win a woman you need to avoid certain things.
Sex and dating coach Melanie Curtin - founder of vixen on the loose - has revealed ten things that men should avoid while hitting on women.

Men should avoid negging - also known as negative comments - women, as they only work on women suffering from low self-esteem, which means that it is manipulative, underhanded, and sometimes really mean, the Huffington Post reported.

Men should also avoid telling the women, they are trying to seduce, about the money they make.
Curtin also revealed that men who insult themselves are a put-off for women.
They should also avoid touching the woman`s lower back, elbow or shoulders.
Men should not assume that a woman does not like whiskey or that she doesn`t know anything about cars because she is a girl.

Women don`t like men, who is hitting on them, make fun of their friends.
If men don`t own and feel their sexuality, women are not going to feel it either.
Men should not try very hard to be funny as women can feel that men are racking their brain for the next funny/clever thing to say, which mean that they are not paying attention to the lady.
Women don`t like men who are cocky as cocky men are obsessed with the outside because deep down they are terrified that they have nothing of worth on the inside.

And lastly every effort of men does not always pan out and women do say no but men should not take it personally and then take it out on me.