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Winter season is the time to flush your spa and drain your body so enjoy and take the advantage of spa services and give proper relax by relaxing therapies, little massage to your body with Ayurveda treatment.





Don't miss out these winter months. Warm up your body with spa therapies !

Dermatology | Mantra Spa

Article 1: Summer skin care tips to keep skin healthy 

Most summer-related skin issues can be directly traced to increased exposure to the sun. However, sunburn is not the only problem that baking in those warm rays can cause. Even if you don't burn, you may be exposing your skin to sun damage in the form of dry skin or freckles, or damage that takes years to come out of hiding, like sun spots or even skin cancer.

5 Best High Fiber Foods

Apples: Add fiber to the list of ways that an apple a day could keep the doctor away — this fruit is an inexpensive and easily available source of fiber. As with other fruits and veggies with edible peels, eat your apple au naturale. The peels are an important source of fiber and nutrients like petrochemicals, Vakharia said. One medium apple (with peel!) has 4.4 grams of fiber.

Homemade Beauty Tips For Fair Skin:

Tea water and honey face pack:

Things you will need:

• 1 cup of tea water (cooled down)
• 2 spoons of rice flour
• ½ a spoon of honey

The rice flour acts as a very good scrub and honey moisturizes the skin. 

Method:

• Mix the above ingredients and apply on the skin. Leave it on till the mask dries completely for around 20 minutes or more.
• Before cleaning the mask with water, make sure you massage the facial skin in circular motions; this is very important as it removes the dead skin and evens out the skin tone.
• Then wash your face with cold water .This gives you a fairer and even skin tone. 

Hot Beauty Tip of the Day

Use of potato to get glowing skin;

Things you will need:

Potato slices, in pulp or juice form.
Method:

Use potato slices or the paste of potato as a mask or you can even apply the juice on tanned portions of the skin.
This can be applied twice daily on your skin.
After 15-20 minutes, wash off with plain water.

Karena kapoor's Diet, Fitness and Beauty Icons

Karena kapoor's 

Diet

Kareena says that her main tip to staying in great shape is diet. She is a vegetarian and says, “Apart from doing yoga to keep myself fit, I am a pure vegetarian. I do not eat meat and that has helped me a lot to keep fit.” Kareena officially transitioned to a vegetarian lifestyle in 2006, two years after she began dating fellow Bollywood star Shahid Kapur. Despite a breakup some years later, the actress has stayed on the vegetarian train. She also states that she drinks a lot of water everyday, which helps keep her skin hydrated and in great shape.

Fitness

Kareena is an avid fan of yoga and does meditation on an almost daily basis. Ashtanga yoga and Power yoga are her favorites, as she finds them both to give her the workout she needs. The actress typically works out for about an hour per day.

Beauty Icons

Despite herself being envied by many girls the world over, Kareena has a soft spot in her heart for fellow actress Scarlett Johansson. She states that she loves Scarlett’s hair, face, and figure. She is also a big fan of Julia Roberts, stating that Julia always looks fresh.

Crave glowing, radiant skin? You must exfoliate right.....

Picking the right scrub

Facial scrubs help get rid of th dead outer layer of skin in a gentle manner. This exfoliation, when done once a week, can help make the skin smoother, brighter and younger. The best time to use a scrub is generally after sundown, when you are ready to call it a day.

PAPAYA AND PINEAPPLE

The enzymes from these fruits help get rid of dead and dull skin and can make your skin look brighter instantly. Scrubs with these key ingredients are ideal for normal skin.

NOURISHING ALMOND AND OLIVE OIL

When your skin is parched, scrubs with almond and olive oil can replenish lost nourishment.
These ingredient help maintain your skin's natural oils, thereby making it soft and smooth. if you suffer from dry skin, you must use these scrubs once or twice a week.

BARRY SCRUBS

Scrubs made with fresh berries - strawberry and blueberry - are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. These have minute particles that are great exfoliates and can nourish the skin

MANTRA SPA DELHI

How to Take Care of Your Skin

Skin Types

Dry Skin: If your skin has a strong tendency toward dehydration, lacks oil, and has few breakouts if any at all, it is considered dry. In more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. Wash your face once a day with a rich, creamy cleanser and warm water.

• Treatment: Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry. Use toner to help with that tight and flaky feeling of dehydration. Avoid toners and makeup that contain alcohol as alcohol-based products have a drying effect on skin. Use a cream-based lotion to hydrate your skin and keep it rejuvenated.

Oily Skin:If your skin is oily, it usually has a lot of shine to it very soon after cleansing and the pores are generally slightly enlarged. It is more prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types and is coarser in texture.

• Treatment: Your skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face twice a day with a gentle non-foaming cleanser and warm water. Rinse with warm water. Use an alcohol-free, hydrating toner to help remove additional residue. Oil blotting sheets through out the day can help control shine, and it takes as little as 3 minutes after lunch. Although your skin's oily, you still must moisturize it with a light moisturizer daily, or your skin will become dry underneath and overcompensate by producing more oil.

Normal Skin: Some consider normal skin to be combination skin, but it is not. If your skin is oily in the "T zone" and your nose while dry and taut on the cheeks, it is considered normal. It's also considered normal if it changes with seasons (dryer in winter, oilier in summer). Normal skins can also be 'Normal-To's' as in normal to oily or normal to dry.

• Treatment: Wash your face with cleansers that are designed for your normal/normal-to skin type. Wipe an alcohol free, hydrating toner all over the face. Apply moisturizer more frequently to dry skin.

GET THE CELEB LOOK !

IIeana  D' Cruze, Get her charming looks. Mantra guides you to her fabulous look.

Face :

• Wash face thoroughly and remove all the oil.
• Hide all the marks and blemishes for a clean skin.
• Use a concealer stick as a base for the face.
• Follow it up with a liquid foundation.
• Strengthen the look of the jaw line and cheek bones by using a mineral brush.

EYES:

• Use a peach eye shadow which contains glitter.
• Apply it on the upper lids and tight line from inside the rim of eyes.
• Follow it with a dark kajal for sparkling eyes.
• End it with a mascara to make the eye lashes sharper.

LIPS:

• Use a light pink lip plumper. This will make the lips look fuller.
• Apply a clear lip gloss on it.
• High light the upper lips with a highlighter pen, just above the cupid bow.

Hair:

• Blow dry the hair.
• Apply hair mousse to keep it soft and shinning throughout the day.
• Accessories the hair, if required.

RETRO RAMPAGE

The 60's look redefined

The Sixties are very in right now so we decided to pay homage to the graphic mod looks of the west and ass in a little retro Bollywood touch as well.

Eyes

• Ben Nye Lumiere palette pink and purple applied on top of each other till the brow.
• Silver from the same palette was applied under the eye.
• False lashes on the top lash line and below the silver applied under the eye.

Cheeks

Ben Nye blush palette

Face 

Ben Nye olive- brown matte foundation palette.

Lips

Mac Speak dabbed on lips 

Hair

Since it was sixties look, hair was taken up into a bouffant with a fringe and a playful flower was added in.

4 new style tips | Make New style every day

Wear glittery tops during the day.

• Does Manhattan sophisticate Olivia Palermo—Whitney Port’s frenemy on The City—really work in the Diane von Furstenberg office? Who knows. But this much is true: Palermo created the perfect day-to-night outfit by layering a tailored black jacket over a glitzy gold tank.

Invest in a bright accessory.

Solange Knowles, Beyoncé’s equally talented and fashionable little sis, hearts her hot pink Chanel clutch: She recently wore the cheery bag nonstop during New York Fashion Week. And why not? That one little jolt of color puts an energetic twist on her ladylike outfits

Recognize the power of a red lip.

• Model Dree Hemingway may have a family full of writers (her grandfather was acclaimed author Ernest and mom is actress-writer Muriel), but she knows that actions speak louder than words. She dressed up a super-basic outfit—cardigan, jeans and flats—in 2.5 seconds by wearing bright red lipstick.

Rethink boyfriend jeans.

• Katie Holmes first started wearing boxy-fit jeans a few months back, and while it looked good on her (what doesn’t?), it was Zoe Saldana’s version of the denim look that made us think we could pull it off. Her cropped boyfriend jeans, black heels and trench combo is the coolest take on the T-shirt-and-jeans look we’ve seen in years.

5 Fruits for a glowing skin

Banana: This is one fruit that's abundantly available in India all through the year. We know it's a good source of iron, magnesium and potassium and helps reduce menstrual cramps. The effect of banana on skin too is not something that can be ignored. Bananas are rich in vitamin A, B and E and hence works as an anti-aging agent. A fresh mashed banana facial can do wonders for your skin. 

Lemon: Lemon juice is an important ingredient in most Indian recipes. This is also a fruit of all seasons and almost always finds place on your kitchen shelf or refrigerator. With its vitamin C content, its juice will keep your skin beautiful. A glass of warm water with a tsp of honey and a dash of lemon juice on an empty stomach every morning is a great skin cleanser. With its astringent properties, it can be used to lighten the skin tone and also diminish acne scars. Rub the inside of a lemon peel on your elbow remove dark spots. Mix lemon and honey and use it as a natural bleach on your skin.Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away is cliched, but its health benefits are undisputable. Apple's antioxidant property prevents cell and tissue damage. Studies by nutritionists have shown that apples contain abundant amounts of elastin and collagen that help keep the skin young. Applying a mixture of mashed apple, honey, rose water and oatmeal can act as a great exfoliating mask on your skin. 

Orange: Rich in vitamin C that improves skin texture. Like apple, orange too contains collagen that slows skin aging process. Rub the insides of orange on your skin to tighten the skin. Oranges can be dried and powdered and used as a natural scrub. Like lemon, oranges too help clear skin blemishes. 

Papaya: The benefits of this fruit on skin have perhaps been talked about since the time of our ancestors. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contain a special enzyme called papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin impurities. A glass of papaya milk or just applying the flesh of papaya on your skin can do wonders to your skin. 

Mango: Rightly called the king of fruits for not just its taste but also for health benefits. The soft pulpy fruit has an amazing effect on skin too. Rich in vitamin-A and rich antioxidants, it fights against skin aging, regenerates skin cells and restores the elasticity of skin.

If you want Hassle - Free Waves | HAIR STYLE

This is a simple but effective way to look stunning. Volume is important for this hairdo. So if you have thin hair , add clip-on extensions and braid them onto your real hair at the back. 

PREP

Wash hair with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Blow dry at the roots. Apply some texturing serum or spray all over. Part the hair at the center.

STYLE

Use a two- inch thick curling iron on hair that's divided into two inch sections to create soft and loose curls. Keep the top clean and smooth, and make sure the curls frame the face and shoulders. The curls around the face should have a nice outward movement (Out Curls). Run your fingers gently through the curls to open the out slightly.

SET

Use an extra- strong holding spray to keep the curls intact. Sweep hair to one side or sweep it onto both the shoulders

Is Stress Making You Fat ?

You don't  always eat to satisfy your hunger. Even stress can make you overeat, leading to weight gain

"Stress eating is a phenomenon when you start eating beyond your appetite due to being stressed out. The result is weight gain and those unsightly spare tyres around your waist. But with intelligent eating habits, you can live healthy and avoid stress- related eating disorder."

1. Learn to recognize your emotional eating triggers. when you feel the compulsion of digging into a cheese burger while at work, take brisk walk, and munch on some healthy nuts such as almonds.

2. Have a protein- rich breakfast. This way, you'll stay full and your cravings will be under control.

3. Eat low glycemic, whole food like nuts; whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables.

4. Avoid foods that are packaged, high on sugar, and/or fried.

5. Find the root cause of stress and try to fix it.

Want to go for a Vampire face lift ?

Reality Hollywood star

Kim Kardashian is one of the endorsers of vampire facial

Non - surgical beauty treatments gaining in popularity world over. Their safety and efficacy has been well - established by now. Injecting one' own blood into the face to fix up wrinkles is the hot new trend in town.
Known as vampire face lift, the treatment is a rage globally, with celebrity endorsers such a US reality star Kim Kardashian,

With many skin clinic offering the treatment, beauty- obsessed women are making a beeline to get 'younger looking skin'.

The treatment involves reinjecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) derived from a patient's own blood back into their skin. "The PRP restores tissue regeneration and leaves the skin firm".

For those who like to keep tabs on this trend, the vampire face lift is the new kid on the block for the rejuvenation of face, hands an neck.

At Mantra Vedic Spa all procedures are done by aesthetic dermatology only, and for them, your skin care is top priority.

Coral Lips | Bollywood Divas

Not only are we having a love affair with coral lips, but it seems like every one else is too!

The delicious hue has been spotted all over the red carpet.

Tools:

Coral Lipstick
Lipstick Brush

Fair:

This color looks very pretty on skin with yellow and pink undertones it is warm and cool lipsticks will work on this skin tone. it is a versatile color. There's warmth in the coral tone so it's flattering on the fair complexion.

Dusky

This shade work as a neutral on dusky skin tone, but still adds a punch of color to the lips. if the lipstick is too shiny, dust a translucent power over it to give it a more matte finish.

Mantra reveal beauty myths

MYTH: Oily skin type doesn't need moisturizing

Cleansing, toning, moisturizing is ideal regime for all skin types. Oily skin type will produce more oil leading to blackheads and Zits if it is not moisturized well. Paraffin -free moisturizers with cold pressed plant oils are ideal for this skin type.

MYTH: You skip sunscreen lotion on a cloudy day

Almost 80% of the sun's rays still reach your skin, even when the sun is hidden by clouds. Sunscreen has been proven to decrease the development of skin cancer, facial discolorations and premature wrinkles. So, just lather up!

MYTH: White spots on nails are due to vitamin or calcium deficiency 

Neither deficiency nor due to telling lies, the white spots are a nail disorder called Leukonychia. they are caused by a mild or moderate injury to the nail matrix. to rid yourself of the spots, just wait for your nails to grow out.

few more tips: Eating chocolates or greasy food cause acne, Split ends can be replaced

Messy on Purpose

There is no denying that Braids are having a moment. Wear this twisted style messy side braid that provides a casual yet sophisticated look.

Essential Products:

Comb
Ponytail holder
Hair spray
Bobby pins

Step by Step:

Step 1: Begin with dry slightly messy or curly hair. {You can use a flat iron or wand to add a little curl to the top layer if needed}.

Step 2: Pull all hair loosely to one side, over your shoulder.

Step 3: Braid the hair using the regular braiding method.

Step 4: Tug on the "elbows" of the braid to loosen and soften the braid.

Step 5: Curl and loose pieces of hair to frame the face. Remember, the braid is supposed to be messy!

Step 6: Bobby pin any problem strands into place, and you are all set to go.

Flip Hair | Kareena Kapoor Khan

Karrena Kapoor Khan dose full justice in carrying forward her family's cinematic reputation. She has flaunted plenty of hairdos - experiment with your looks by taking a cue from the star....

Show Stopper

1. Begin by applying a straightening serum to damp hair ; blow dry with a round brush until hair is dry.

2. Create a deep middle part, take 2 inch sections of hair and curl using large curling iron. Begin at eye- level and wrap the sections away from face.

3. Finish by spritzing hair with a flexible- hold hair spray.

Classic valentine Beauty

1.Use volumizing mousse to the roots of hair, and blow dry with a round brush to add body.

2. Wrap large sections of hair around hot rollers and pin into place to cool.

3. Rake fingers through to break waves.

4. Use a teasing comb to tease hair at the crown for maximum volume.

5. Use fingers to gather all hair to the nape. Keep top section loose; tie the rest into a pony. Secure it with anti-frizz hairspray to finish.

5 Hair Care tips

Tip 1:

Oil your hair at least twice a week.Like any other living thing, stimulus works wonders on your hair growth too. Massaging pulls blood flow to your scalp and this in turn stimulates the growth of your hair. A win win situation! Your relaxed and your hair has the promise of better growth. What more can a girl want?

Tip 2:

massage you’re hair at least twice a week. This is one of the simplest beauty tips for hair growth.Clean hair is the first step to having to healthy hair. But as you clean and wash, it essential to follow these few tips for long hair care. Here is the list.

Tip 3:

Yes, your hair looks better when washed. But washing it every day will only make it dry and brittle. Do not wash more than thrice a week.

Tip 4:

Hair is brittle when wet. Be gentle when washing.

Tip 5: 

Use cold or normal water when washing. Hot water has the same effect and heat treatment. Your hair will be left dry and frizzy.

Stimulate Your Face

Treat Chill seekers to soothing and revitalizing face massage with Mukha Abhyanga!!

Mukha abhtangam is a deeply relaxing and revitalizing massage done exclusively on the face that also improves health of the skin and muscles of the face.

Benefits of Mukha Abhyanga

• Relaxes the face muscles
• Stimulates the micro circulation and lymph flow,
• Anti Aging
• Promotes the regeneration of healthy younger looking skin.
• Helps uninterrupted energy flow through energy channels

Kiss Of Red | Valentine Day special

Sultry and Sexy Appeal with Vampy Lips

Tools:
Lip liner
Lipstick

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Anushka Sharma

The Gradient lip look is a more dramatic. This trend works on most skin tones.

How to:

STEP 1:

Start out with exfoliated, clean lips because dark colors highlight dryness.

STEP 2:

Prime with a veil of concealer...

STEP 3:

Line the lips with a lip pencil as dark color can bleed outside the lip line easily.

STEP 4:

Apply a thin coat of lipstick with a lip brush, or go low maintenance and apply it from the tube.

STEP 5:

Blot the lips with a tissue and go in with another coat of lipstick to keep it on for hours.

STEP 6:

Go matte! grab a tissue, separate the layers and place one of the layers over your lips.

Dark & Dramatic

The perfect Smokey eye just a few steps away.....

Kareena  Kapoor 

Kristen Stewart 

Tools:

Mascara
Eye liner
Primer
Black Eye shadow

No other look is as expressive as smokey eyes.

Step 1

Prime Your eye lids with a primer of liquid foundation from lash line to brow and blend well.

Step 2

Apply a nude eye shadow. Apply the highlighter all over the eye lid with an eye shadow brush and line the bottom lid with the same color.

Step 3

Now apply the black eye shadow on the eye lid up to the brow bone. Leave a small area of highlighter showing beneath the arch of the eye brow.

Step 4

Then line the bottom lid with the same black using an eye shadow brush. Blend it into the lash line.

Step 5

At this point both of the eye shadow colors are soft around the edges.

Step 6

Now apply the eye liner, but don't opt for a thick one.

Step 7

Lastly, top off the look with three coats of mascara.

Swirly Act

Tease your curls and tie it in to a ponytail.

Essential products:

• Curling Iron
• Bobby pins
• Hair spray

Try a pony is the most easy and low maintenance style.

Step 1: Grab about 1/4" section of hair and place a curling iron as close to the roots as possible and create curls throughout

Step 2: Apply light hair spray to hold the curls in place.

Step 3: Then pull all hair to one side and tie it with a strand of hair and pin it up.

Step 4: Pull a few strands loose around entire head more so on the face to give a fuller look.

Step 5: Tease the areas required for a fuller look.

Bipasha Basu Hair Affair

BRITTANY SNOW

Bollywood sollywood

Our cinema has come a long way, and that's why women are not just eye candy in the films.

It isn't as if things weren't happening earlier, but now, people are more aware of what's going on.

Madhuri Dixit, Actor

Make- up tricks for a magic makeover

Now there's no need to splurge at a cosmetic store to buy new make up.

Curl your lashes and line the inner eyelid

Wriggle your mascara

Use beige kajal instead of black

Swap blush with a lipstick

Gloss as face brightener

Concealer after foundation

Hot Tip | To Buy The Perfect Gift

1. Think Smart:

Never ask the person you want to gift what he/she wants as it sort of ruins the surprise. Try to learn as much as you can about the likes and dislikes of the person, make a list of brands, color, scent etc that the person likes and choose a gift accordingly. Also, if you already know what the person really needs at the moment, go for that.

2. Make a budget:

Make a budget and stick to it. Going blindly for an expensive gift isn't a good idea.Invest your valuable time and money on the right gift.

3. Trust your choice:

While you are shopping for a gift, make you mind before buying do not buy just sake of gifting.

How to Get Beautiful, Glowing Skin.

Wash your face at night

Over the course of the day, makeup, dirt, and oil build up on your face. Make cleansing your skin part of your bedtime routine.Use makeup remover. Not only does this prevent it from clogging up your pores and causing breakouts while you sleep, it also stops you from smearing bacteria on your pillow — where it can get into your skin night after night.Use a gentle soap. Remember that you want to clean your skin, not completely strip it of all oils — if it feels tight and dry after washing, you're using something too strong.
Avoid the eye area; the skin around the eye can be too delicate for most cleansers.
Rinse off by splashing water on your face. Using a washcloth or rag to roughly wipe your skin clean can irritate it more. Instead, bend your face over the sink, cup your hands together, and bring up small amounts of water to splash over your face. About 10 splashes should do it.
Pat dry. Don't roughly rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, dry it with small, gentle pats or let it air dry.Avoid the eye area; the skin around the eye can be too delicate for most cleansers.Rinse off by splashing water on your face. Using a washcloth or rag to roughly wipe your skin clean can irritate it more. Instead, bend your face over the sink, cup your hands together, and bring up small amounts of water to splash over your face. About 10 splashes should do it.Pat dry. Don't roughly rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, dry it with small, gentle pats or let it air dry.

BEST FOOT FORWARD

More and more spa are choosing to offer foot reflexology, thanks to its simplicity and multiple benefits

Foot reflexology is an ancient form of providing relaxation to the body by applying appropriate pressure at reflex points on the feet. This is fast becoming a much-sought-after therapy in India, and almost all spas offer this form of treatment.

Around the world and throghout history, reflexology has been re- discovered time and again Archeological evidence points to ancient reflexology medical practices in Egypt (2300 BC), China (2704 BC) and Japan (690 BC).

SPECIAL FEATURES OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY

Treatment is safe:

No question of harmful effects of overdoing and under doing. It cause only normalization.

Treatment is simple:

It involves no laboratory or elaborate equipment.

Free from side effects:

No drugs are used in foot

5 EATING-OUT HABITS THAT KEEP YOU SLIM

1. NEED TO ORDER WITH CARE :

Ask for dishes that are steamed, grilled or boiled instead of the deep fried or sauteed ones. " Skip foods with creamy sauces and gravy. You Can also ask the chef for customization.Ask for pizza without cheese baked instead of fried vegetables, a yogurt or any other low calorie topping,"

2. GO FOR APPETIZERS:

Go for an appetizer instead of the main course. That way, the serving size would be smaller. When ordering from the mains, if you find the portion still big, cut the portion in two, get it to take home.

3. PICK LOW CAL SALAD: 

Its not as if everything listed in the salad section would be healthy. While ordering a salad, skip the ones thet have cheese and cream. Also ask for lighter dressings such as vinegar, lemon, olive oil etc.

4. SKIP HIGH-CAL COCKTAILS:

Cocktails such as daiquiris and margaritas are quite high on calories (Around 300-350 calories).

5. MIND YOUR PORTIONS:

Do not over load your plate with food, no matter how tempted you are.

Quick Beauty | Stylish Look Part- 2

The perfect look is just a few minutes away !

Stylish Look

Face:

Dab liquid foundation where needed; lightly pat a tissue all over your face. the tissue blends in the foundation while mopping up excess oil. which can lead to unwanted shine.

Using your fingers, brush on three dots of a cheek-and-lip stain onto each cheek and blend by gently rubbing in a circular motion. swipe the stain onto your lips and let dry.

Eyes:

For a softly defined eye, use eyeliner and smudge it with a tissue to achieve a smokier look. Brush on one coat of black lengthening mascara to your top lashes.

Lips:

Swipe on clear gloss or lip balm !

Quick Beauty

The perfect look is just a few minutes away!

Fresh Look

Face:

Apply concealer where needed. to blend it in use a foundation brush, sponge and lightly tap on the concealer, swiping away any excess makeup with a tissue.

look for a peach warm shade of blush; if you have darker skin, opt for a brighter hue. With a big brush apply the blush onto the apples of your cheeks.

Eye:

Brush a few coats of mascara onto the top and bottom lashes for light definition. to minimize clumps, take a lash comb and sweep through lashes carefully while mascara is still wet.

Lips:

Dab your fingertip into the blush and pat onto your lips, then apply a little lip balm you'll get a subtle peach-pink lip color that coordinates with your cheeks.


Keep on reading for stylish look...........

Dermatology

High Brow with Botox :

A high arch eyebrow gives a lifted and youthful look to the face which can be done by few units of Botox. Arch shape may not be ideal for you, consult your Cosmetic Dermatologist to know what your shape complement your face and make sure your eyebrows are neat and well groomed. 

Avoid diet drinks to lose weight

If you thought gulping down diet cola would help you lose weight, think again. Researchers found that over weight and obese adults who drink diet beverages actually consume more calories from food than obese or overweight adults who drink regular soda or other sugary beverages. "Although obese adult who drink diet soda eat a comparable amount of total calories as heavier adults who drink sugary beverages, they consume significantly more calories from solid food at both meals and snacks," 

Individuals who drink diet soda typically have a higher BMI (Body Mass Index) and consume more snack food than those who drink sugary beverages. Artificial sweeteners present in high dose in diet soda disrupts appetite control and the brains sweet sensors may no longer provide a reliable estimate of energy consumption. As a result, consumption of diet drinks may result in increased food intake overall. 

hot tip KEEP STRESS AT BAY

Laugh out loud

Either watch a comedy or call your friends over or else read your collection of joke. A hearty laugh always helps lower your stress hormone levels.

Spend time with family and friends

Enjoy some time with your loves ones. Go for a relaxed lunch. It will not only bring down your stress levels, but help keep your mind off unnecessary worries.

Listen to your Favorite music 

Take out your collection of favorite songs. This will help you unwind and lower your stress level.

Take a walk

Take a stroll in the park, or If you are in the office, just walk down the stairs and count them when you go down. This will help you to calm your mind.

Beep Breathing   

Will help you to relax and calm your mind.

Get healthy hair tips

Top 5 Foods for Healthy Hair

It can take longer to notice changes (both good and bad!) in your hair than in your skin. For example, "just one week with a poor diet can yield acne flare-ups or dry, sallow skin within days,

1. Salmon

Besides being rich in protein and vitamin D (both are key to strong hair) the omega-3 fatty acids found in this tasty cold-water fish are the true superstar. Your body can't make those fatty acids, which your body needs to grow hair. About 3% of the hair shaft is make up of these fatty acids, . Omega-3s are also found in cell membranes in the skin of your scalp, and in the natural oils that keep your scalp and hair hydrated.

2. Walnuts

These are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids. They're also rich in biotin and vitamin E, which helps protect your cells from DNA damage. Since your hair rarely gets much shielding from the sun, this is especially great,

3. Oysters

Oysters are rich in zinc, a lack of which can lead to hair loss (even in your eyelashes), as well as a dry, flaky scalp. Three ounces has a whopping 493% of your daily value. You can get some zinc through fortified cereals and whole grain breads, but oysters can boast a good level of protein too. "Remember, hair is about 97% protein,

4. Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a great source of the antioxidant beta carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. "Basically, every cell of the body cannot function without enough A,". It also helps protect and produce the oils that sustain your scalp, and being low on vitamin A can even leave you with itchy, irksome dandruff.

5. Eggs

A great source of protein, eggs are loaded with four key minerals: zinc, selenium, sulfur, and iron. Iron is especially important, because it helps cells carry oxygen to the hair follicles, and too little iron (anemia) is a major cause of hair loss, particularly in women

Groom Your Eyebrows Tip

A good pair of eyebrows can enhance your looks. Here's how to go about it.....

If you think you don't have the perfect eye brows, you can easily get a pair by following these easy tricks.

GET YOUR TOOLS

To flaunt a set of striking eyebrows, you need the perfect tools. For example, gather tweezers, a spoolie brush, a pair of small eyebrow grooming scissors and a brow pencil.

MAP IT WELL

Use the end of your tweezers or the end of your spoolie brush to line your brows vertically along the outer edge of the bottom of your nose.

FIND THE END LINES

An excellent way to sport the perfect eyebrows is by lining the ends. Take the end of your tweezer or brush and line it up against your cheek with the top at the end of your nose and the other end at corner of your sye.

LIFT YOUR BROWS

A great way to groom your eyebrows is by brushing it upwards. your brows will look fuller and trimmed.

These all tips are very easy you can DIY .

Mantra Vedic Spa | Why a person should go for massages in winters.

1) What all massages are good for winters and what are their benefits?

Shirodhara with Abhyanga massage  a powerful and unique therapy designed to relieve mental tension and induce a calm state of mind.

2) Do they help in treating any health ailment or pain in the body?

  

Lymphatic drainage massage helps reduce fluid retention and clear toxic build up, making an ideal adjunct to slimming while also helping relieves sports injuries, body strains and other joint pains which occurs, especially in winters.

Stone Therapy Massage helps to boost circulation and stones better able to retain heat and cold when used in conjunction with the Swedish or deep tissue massage and help the body to heal itself. 

3) Also give info on different massages available for men and women in your spa?

Shirodhara

Abhyanga

Deep tissue body massage

Filipino Helot

and above mentioned massages

4) How are these massages different?

The oils and product and the technique used are different as per their origin.

Mantra | 10 Winter Skin Care Tips

1. Seek a Specialist

If you go to your local drugstore, you'll be hard put to find a salesperson who can give you good advice. That's why going to an anesthetic or dermatologist even once is a good investment. Such a specialist can analyze your skin type, troubleshoot your current skin care regimen, and give you advice on the skin care product you should be using.

2. Moisturize More as possible

You may have found a moisturizer that works just fine in spring and summer.  But as weather conditions change, so, too, should your skin care routine.  Find an "ointment" moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. (Hint: Many lotions labeled as "night creams" are oil-based.)

3. Sunscreen 

No, sunscreen isn't just for summertime. Winter sun -- combined with snow glare -- can still damage your skin. Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (if they're exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you stay outside a long time.

4. Give Your Hands a Hand

The skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it's harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Wear gloves when you go outside; if you need to wear wool to keep your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.

5. Avoid Wet Gloves and Socks

Wet socks and gloves can irritate your skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, or even a flare-up of eczema.

6. Hook Up the Humidifier

Central heating systems (as well as space heaters) blast hot dry air throughout our homes and offices. Humidifiers get more moisture in the air, which helps prevent your skin from drying out. Place several small humidifiers throughout your home; they help disperse the moisture more evenly.

7. Hydrate for Your Health, Not for Your Skin

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: Drinking water helps your skin stay young looking. In fact, it's a myth. Water is good for your overall health and "the skin of someone who is severely dehydrated will benefit from fluids. 

8. Grease Up Your Feet

Yes, those minty foot lotions are lovely in the hot summer months, but during the winter, your feet need stronger stuff. Try finding lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerin instead. And use exfoliates to get the dead skin off periodically; that helps any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper.

9. Pace the Peels

If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are "deeply hydrating," rather than clay-based, which tends to draw moisture out of the face. And use them a little less often.

10. Ban Super hot Baths

Sure, soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after frolicking out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture. "You're better off with just warm water,"

A lukewarm bath with oatmeal or baking soda, can help relieve skin that is so dry it has become itchy. So, too, can periodically reapplying your moisturizer. If those techniques don't work, go see a dermatologist. "You may need a prescription lotion to combat the dry skin,"