Essential things to know about hair masks
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Essential things to know about hair masks

Hair fall is one of the major concerns in today’s world. There are various reasons for hair loss and one of the main reasons are stress and heredity. Hair fall can be prevented by taking good care of your hair by nourishing and moisturizing them with the right products. Your hair undergoes a lot of strain due to stylings like heat treatments, tight braiding, hair extensions, and exposure to the sun—leading to severe hair damage. Along with hair loss, dry scalp, dandruff, and dry hair are some of the common problems. Specialized treatments help to overcome such problems. Drying of the scalp causes severe hair loss and hair mask plays a vital role in hydrating the scalp along with your hair. There are various products that are available for the treatment of hair. Most common hair treatment products are hair oil, hair mask, hair serum, hair conditioners, hair mousse, hair gel, hair shampoos, and hair colors. What are hair masks? Hair fall is usually caused due to stress and heredity. In the process of enhancing one’s look, most people go through various styling processes that cause damage to the hair. The hair mask is a product that is used to nourish and moisturize dry scalp and frizzy hair.
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Different types of eyeshadows
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Different types of eyeshadows

There are so many choices when it comes to picking an eyeshadow. Before you start thinking about colors and shades, you should know about the types of eyeshadows as you have to pick a type that you can easily work with. Eyeshadows can come in palettes, tubes, pots, and boxes. You will need to pick a style and formulation that you can work with. Pigment eyeshadow Pigment powders are the hardest to handle, they are mainly used by professional makeup artists. They are vivid and vibrant, and you can create dramatic effects with them. Some brands now offer pressed pigments in pots, which might be a bit easier to use than loose pigment. But pigments can be unsuitable for people with dry skin. Liquid eyeshadow These are in liquid form and may come in bottles or tubes. They provide intense coloring. You can blend different shades, but you need to be quick, as it tends to dry easily. You can use a liquid eyeshadow as a base while using another form of eyeshadow to blend over it. Cream eyeshadow Cream eyeshadows can be strongly pigmented. They are easier to blend and use than liquid formulations and do not dry out as quickly.
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All you need to know about mascaras
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All you need to know about mascaras

Although it is said that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, women today might tend to disagree, considering a plethora of makeup products designed. Whether it is skincare, hair, or makeup products, there is a lot of thought that goes into making these products safe and harmless for us. Victoria Fraser, the director of Consumer and Market Insight at Procter and Gamble busted several myths about mascaras. Let us look at which ingredients are used to make a mascara: Mascara has carbon black and iron oxide pigment. For making thicker lashes, a polymer is added that forms a thick filament. A preservative is also added so that the product stays on for a long time. However, not all mascaras have this. Castor oil, mineral oil, paraffin wax, petroleum jelly, and lanolin are added as thickening waxes. Types of mascaras Waterproof mascaras: They will not smudge or stay flaky. It would require a cotton swab and eye makeup remover to remove the mascara though. Emulsion mascaras: These type of mascaras may smudge, but they are very easy to remove by rubbing it off or washing with plain water. Always read the label before buying any type of mascara. What to watch out in a mascara?
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The best anti-aging products for all skin troubles
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The best anti-aging products for all skin troubles

Every individual, after a certain age, starts to check their skin for signs of aging.  All of us wish to have the best products for our skin to look the best among our age group. The top anti-aging products have the best and very high-quality ingredients. Following is a list of the top anti-aging products in the market. For rough and uneven texture Nip + Fab Glycolic Night Fix pads These pads are used to clear the pores and exfoliate the dead skin by simply wiping them off your face. Do not clean the solution off. If you have a problem area on the face, then wipe it with these pads before going to sleep. For glowing skin Susan Ciminelli Sensitive Skin Formula This formula is specially made for sensitive skin. It creates luminous skin and reduces the redness and calms the skin. It gives the aroma of a spa serum while it has the beauty of a fresh facial. For dark circles and bags under the eyes Exuviance Age Reverse Eye Contour This cream gives fast results. You will find immediate results with consistent use as it tightens the skin and keeps it well hydrated. When the skin is well hydrated, the dark circles lessen.
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Top Hair Products for Men
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Top Hair Products for Men

If styled correctly, your hair can absolutely make your whole look. There is nothing worse than looking great from the neck down with messy, unkempt hair. Well styled hair can be the difference between coming across as a put-together person who has their life together or a messy person whose life seems out of control. First impressions are important, and everyone has bad hair days, wakes up with bed head, has flyaways, or is experiencing hair loss. Whichever one applies to you here are some hair products that can help you get your hair back under control. 1. Hair pomade Pomade is one of the oldest hair products that has been used by men. Though the use of pomade has been cataloged as far back as Roman times, pomade reached the height of popularity among men during the 1920s up to the 1950s for its ability to control hair and its slick, shiny appearance, and pomade can also style sideburn, beards, and moustaches. There are now several formulas from water-based to no water- based pomade that are available at the stores. 2. Hair wax Traditionally hair wax and pomade are two separate products but are now also marketed as pomade and wax and hair paste.
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Common Methods to Whiten Teeth
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Common Methods to Whiten Teeth

Banishing yellow stains due to smoking, drinking wine or coffee are common reasons why people choose to whiten their teeth, either with an over the counter product or via a dental professional. The methods below are commonly utilized to whiten the teeth. Some of these teeth whitening products contain chemicals that use bleach or hydrogen peroxide to whiten the teeth: 1. Brushing teeth with baking soda Baking soda can be used as a teeth whitening product. It is among the ingredients used when manufacturing toothpaste. Baking soda has abrasive properties that help to get rid of the stains present on the teeth. It also hinders the growth of bacteria by forming an alkaline environment in the mouth. Baking soda cannot whiten your teeth within a short period. You are supposed to use this product for a few weeks. With time, you will notice some changes. Although scientists are yet to ascertain that baking soda can whiten teeth, some studies have showcased that toothpaste that has baking soda has a teeth whitening effect. The baking soda concentration also matters. Higher concentrations have a greater teeth whitening effect. Toothpaste that contains baking soda could also get rid of plaque on the teeth, unlike those that do not have baking soda.
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