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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Skin Care


POST BEACH VACATION SKINCARE

While you did slather on sunscreen all through the vacation, it is important to take extra care of your skin and hair, on your return. The excessive onslaught of UV rays and the damage it causes makes it imperative to go the extra mile while your skin slowly transitions into regular skin care routine.


Exfoliate: Use a gentle exfoliant on the face, to shed off the build up of skin cells which are damaged, dry and pigmented. Enhance the exfoliation action by using a soft sponge cloth for the face or a buffing cloth for the body whilst in the shower. Donot rub hard, as this can lead to irritation and inflammation.

However if there is redness due to a sunburn, do not exfoliate until the skin has healed. 

Calm and rehydrate: Apply a hydrating and calming masque which is thirst quenching on dehydrated skin, three times a weeks. Paper masks when refrigerated before use, help soothe and plump your skin. Keep the skin nourished and hydrated throughout the day and night, with the use of serums and moisturisers. 

Repair: On returning from your holiday, immediately begin treating any signs of pigmentation like freckles, sun spots and tan with treatment products which brighten and prevent further discolouration like the Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRX C-12 Concentrate.

Avoid using skin whitening products which contain hydroquinine or kojic acid as ingredients. Furthermore, resist the temptation of bleaching the face and body to de-tan the skin.



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Nokia Asha 302

A new Nokia phone has made it to the Indian market, this one belongs to its affordable Asha series of mobile phones. Nokia's Asha 302 is priced at Rs. 6,285 and is available with online retailers including Flipkart and Letsbuy, however Nokia is yet to make an official announcement for the same.

The Nokia Asha 302 is powered by a 1GHz processor and a design very similar to the Nokia E-series devices. It has a 2.4-inch non-touchscreen display, 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity. While there are other android phones available around the same pricing, this is a good device for those who want a good quality feature phone.

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Hottest Princesses in the world


There are many other princesses around the world, who are equally worthy of people's affection and admiration. Handpicked from scores of princesses across the globe, here is our pick of the world's top 10 hottest princesses.


1. Charlotte Casiraghi

Of: Monaco

Age: 25

Charlotte Casiraghi is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover and Hereditary Princess of Monaco and Lt. Stefano Casiraghi. So striking are her looks that she instantly reminds people of her maternal grandmother, the legendary Grace Kelly. She almost matches the elegance and beauty that Grace Kelly was famous for. Charlotte, who is fourth in line of succession to the throne of Monaco, served as the editor of 'Above', a luxury magazine in London, and is reportedly very close to celebrated fashion designers Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino, which explains her very fashion forward appearances at various events.





2. Princess Haya

Of: Dubai / Jordan

Age: 37

Princess Haya, wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, of Dubai, is the daughter of Lt. King Hussein I of Jordan. Also called Sheikha Haya of Dubai, she is quite a multi-talented individual and has quite an exhaustive list of achievements. She is an athlete and has participated in a number of sporting events, is the President of the International Jordanian Athletes Cultural Association and the International Equestrian Federation, and is also engaged in a number of humanitarian activities. One look at her and one can easily tell how fashionable she is. In fact, she is one of the most fashionable women in the list despite being one of the oldest.


3. Princess Madeleine

Of: Sweden

Age: 29

The gorgeous looking Princess of Sweden is fourth in the line of succession to the throne of Sweden, behind her two siblings Princess Victoria and Prince Carl Philip and her niece Princess Estelle. Princess Madeleine had been engaged to her lawyer boyfriend of 7 years, Jonas Bergström in 2009 but was called off the year following reports that Bergström had cheated on her with a college student. The Princess has since moved to New York City and is in a relationship with Chris O'Neil, a financier by profession.





4. Princess Alexandra

Of: Luxembourg

Age: 21

The young Princess Alexandra is one of five children and the only daughter of Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. She has moved up to be third in line of succession after one of her older brothers, Prince Louis gave up his place. Princess Alexandra has been in the limelight since a very young age. Like many other princesses on the list, Princess Alexandra also has an inclination towards sports like tennis, skiing, swimming as well as dancing.


5. Princess Letizia

Of: Spain

Age: 39

Another commoner-turned-princess Princess Letizia is one who can make jaws drop with her amazing sense of style. Before her marriage to Felipe, Prince of Asturias, she was a journalist and had also been previously married to a school teacher for a year. She gave birth to two daughters, Infanta Leonor and Infanta Sofia in 2005 and 2007 respectively. Princess Letizia not only fulfills all her responsibilities extremely well but also makes sure she puts her most fashionable foot forward.









6. Princess Charlene Wittstock

Of: Monaco

Age: 34

She has often been called 'the reluctant princess' owing to all the reports of her trying to flee to South Africa just days before her wedding amongst many others. Charlene Wittstock became Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco upon her marriage to Albert II, Prince of Monaco son of Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly. The former Olympic swimmer has now transformed into a poised royal who carries her duties with utmost dedication and responsibility.









7. Princess Sirivannavari

Of: Thailand

Age: 25

The only daughter of the Crown Prince Maha Vajralongkorn, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana clearly has a lot of responsibilities on her petite shoulders. Princess Sirivannavari was brought back to Thailand from UK after the separation of her parents and was given the royal title upon the command of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Currently studying fashion and textile in the Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, she got a chance to showcase her fashion designs in Paris, thanks to an invitation from French couturier Pierre Balmain.The show received rave reviews and has clearly helped her establish herself as one of the most fashionable royals of recent times.


8. Princess Theodora

Of: Greece and Denmark

Age: 28

Princess Theodora is the offspring of the former King of Greece Constantine II and Anne Marie of Denmark, and elder sister to Prince Phillipos. Though Greek monarchy has been abolished she still holds the royal title- Her Royal Highness Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark. The princess is apparently fond of being under the spotlight as she even made her acting debut in 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. Whether or not the acting bug stays with her, the limelight definitely will. 





9. Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck

Of: Bhutan

Age: 30

Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck, Bhutan's 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck's daughter, is a perfect blend of grace and intellect. Armed with a degree in international relations and a Masters in law from Stanford and Harvard Law School. Princess Sonam is currently the President of the Bhutan National Legal Institute under the Judiciary of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Her husband Dashu Phub W. Dorji, is equally well read and works in the Finance Ministry.









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Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Royals


Most Beautiful Royals

Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco

This 25-year-old beauty is the second child of  Caroline, the Princess of Hanover and late Italian industrialist, Stefano Casiraghi. She is currently fourth in line to the coveted throne of Monaco and is often seen at various official state functions. She also happens to be an established journalist, and is the founder of Ever Manifesto, a London-based magazine.

Queen Rania of Jordan

This 41-year-old queen has been a media darling for several decades now. Thanks to her good looks, natural grace and that priceless smile, Rania is adored by millions around the globe. However, she's not just riding on her charm, and has been involved in several noteworthy projects over the years, including global education.

Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden

This pretty princess is the heiress-apparent to the Swedish throne, and is in line to become Sweden's fourth queen after Margaret, Christina and Ulrika Eleonora. Since 2010 she's been married to former gym trainer, Daniel Westling, who is one lucky guy, for more reasons than one! 

The couple even have a baby girl, Princess Estelle, who was born earlier this year.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

She is the wife of Prince William and she happens to be one of the most recognizable royal beauties in the world today. This 30-year-old has been in the media eye since her courtship with the prince began almost a decade ago. Despite all the attention, she's always come across as a very graceful lady, and today, she perfect fits the bill of a royal.

Now, after more than a year of tying the knot, she still remains just as charming and pretty as she was when she first started making headlines.

Princess Madeleine of Sweden

This blonde beauty is the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She is the fourth in line for the Swedish throne, but is No. 1 when it comes to good looks! This 30-year-old was supposed to get married to her fiancé back in 2010, but called off her wedding due to "many things happening in an intense period of time!"

As of now, she's single and lives in New York and works for the World Childhood Foundation, an organization she set up with her mother.

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Female Cricketers


Beautiful Female Cricketers

These hotties can knock you over with their bouncers as well as their good looks!
Trisha Chetty

This 23-year-old Durban native made her international debut back in 2007. Since then, she has played 29 ODIs, 17 T20s, and one Test for her national side. This wicketkeeper-batter has been quite productive on the field too, while making heads turn off it.

Ellyse Perry

This multi-talented Aussie has represented her country in both cricket and football. No wonder she's in prime shape and boasts a killer bod! She even has beautiful golden locks--a quality we greatly admire in a hottie!

This 21-year-old all-rounder has played 2 Tests, 39 ODIs and 14 T20s for her country. We hope she keeps adding to this tally as we'd love to see her in action for a long time to come.

Isha Guha

Most Indian cricket fans know her from her stint as an expert on T20 Extra Innings on Set Max. This hottie of Indian origin plied her trade for England for almost a decade before she retired from international cricket earlier this year. 

At 26, however, she's still very young--and hot--and we truly hope she comes on as a permanent analyst on one of the many Indian cricket channels! 

Laura Marsh

After starting off as a medium pacer, this blonde bombshell gradually switched to off spin bowling and caught the eye of the English selectors. In the process, she has also managed to bowl over hardcore cricket fans like us!

This 25-year-old already has 5 Test, 47 ODI, and 29 T20 appearances as well as a total of 103 international wickets under her pretty little belt!

Rosalie Birch

This 28-year-old Sussex hottie has played 7 Tests and 37 ODIs for her national side, England. A talented all-rounder who bowls right-arm off-break, Rosalie even has a degree in linguistics from the University of Sussex. 

So, she's not only a total knockout who loves our favorite sport, but she's also got quite a brain. Talk about the perfect woman!

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Younger Looking Skin


Foods for Younger Looking Skin

Salmon

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids that have been found to have positive effects on inflammation, depression, heart disease and more, salmon has beauty benefits for your skin as well. Our bodies don’t have the ability to produce some essential fatty acids, so including them in your diet helps reinforce your skin’s barrier and keep moisture in and irritants out. Omega-3 fatty acids can help decrease inflammation, so salmon is a great choice for those who suffer from rosacea or eczema. 

Carrots
This vegetable is orange thanks to high levels of beta carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A (which also happens to be a form of the main active ingredient in Retin-A). This vitamin is an antioxidant has been found to decrease the skin’s oil production, and there’s also some evidence that it can improve psoriasis. You can also find vitamin A in leafy greens, squash and mangoes.

Milk
Milk is a great source of vitamin D, which plays a critical role in skin development and repair and helps destroy free radicals that cause the skin to age. Getting your daily dose of “D” from milk also means you don’t have to get it from sun exposure that causes wrinkles and increases your risk of skin cancer.

Almonds
In addition to the protein you get from snacking on almonds, you also get a big dose of vitamin E. This powerful antioxidant helps prevent signs of aging caused by free radicals and may even bolster your skin’s defense against skin cancer. Studies also suggest that vitamin E consumed orally can increase its levels on the skin’s surface, which is good news for those with dry skin.

Safflower and Sunflower Oil 
Swapping out your olive oil for safflower or sunflower oil can work wonders for your skin. It still has the great taste, but it’s higher in linoleic acid.  Linoleic acid helps your skin hold onto water (by helping your skin produce ceramides.) These oils are great to eat or use topically for those with dry skin.

Broccoli
If you were to only eat one vegetable (although I advise you get a wide variety), make it broccoli. It contains myriad good-for-your-skin vitamins including A (a retinoid); C, which is a fantastic antioxidant that also supports collagen production; and K, which speeds bruise healing and may even help improve dark under-eye circles.

Berries
Fruits and vegetables owe their vibrant colors to antioxidants, and berries are a wonderful source. If your diet includes blueberries, raspberries, cherries, and the like, you’ll get a range of protective antioxidants that shield your skin from free radicals.

Spices

Dark chocolate
Not only is dark chocolate a treat for your sweet tooth, it’s a treat for your skin, too. Cacao contains high levels of polyphenol antioxidants, but any old chocolate won’t do. Look for high cacao concentrations (high quality chocolates will give a % on the label) because these have less sugar, which can actually be bad for your skin.

Watermelon
Though it may sound counterintuitive, the high concentration of water in watermelon can actually reduce the water retention that leads to puffiness around the eyes. And because watermelon is low in sugar (as compared to many other fruits), you don’t have to worry about glycation, the chemical reaction that compromises collagen and leads to lines and wrinkles.

Pineapple

Pineapple contains enzymes that help break down the purple pigment in bruises.  A herbal pill called Bromelain that is used to treat bruising is actually a pineapple extract that many surgeons suggest using after cosmetic surgery.  If you bruise a lot, eating pineapple may make them clear sooner.
Many foods are good for your skin.  Green tea, red wine, and tomatoes are other foods shown to have skin benefits.  It is important to vary your diet with skin improving ingredients that have been shown to be beneficial for your skin type.
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