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I would like to know whether sitting in an air-conditioned room continuously would darken the skin. — Sunitha
Sitting in an air-conditioned room will not change the colour of the skin. However, it may leave the skin dry, since air-conditioning reduces humidity or moisture. This may make the skin appear slightly dark. Also, lack of moisture in the skin may make it more vulnerable to sun-exposure. You should keep your skin well moisturised. You can apply a sunscreen before going out in the sun. During the day, wipe the skin with a wet tissue or cleansing pad (both are available) and then apply a moisturising lotion. .
I don't have pimples, but tiny pores on my cheeks. I want to have smooth skin. I have another problem. Whatever sandals I wear, my sandals leave an impression on my feet. I heard that if you apply honey, the hair on the face will turn brown. Is it true? — Niharika
The pores are visible because they have become enlarged due to oiliness of the skin. Using a facial scrub daily helps keep the pores oil-free. Mix oatmeal with egg white and apply it on the enlarged pores, washing it off when it dries. Try wearing loose sandals. There may be some water retention, which causes the feet to swell, leaving the impression. Consult your doctor regarding this. There is no evidence that honey bleaches the hair. If it did, the skin colour would become lighter too.
I am 21 and have a lot of hair on my hands and legs. I have tried waxing, but whenever I do this, pimples erupt and spread all over the body leaving marks. I am undergoing treatment suggested by a skin specialist and am using a sunscreen as my skin. Please suggest a permanent solution. — Satya
Your skin may be reacting because it is sensitive. You could try waxing on a small area at another beauty salon and see if the same problem occurs. Immediately after waxing, apply an astringent, or wrap ice cubes in a cloth and apply it on the skin to help close the pores. You can also try cold wax and see if it suits your skin better.
I am 14. Due to the heat, I have got boils all over my face. I have tried many home remedies, but they do not seem to work. — Sukanya
The boils may be acne, which tends to flare up in summer, when the skin gets oilier. Perspiration compounds the problem. So, wash your face with a medicated soap. Mix rose water and witch hazel in equal quantities and keep it in the fridge. Using cotton wool pads, apply it on the face and the affected areas on the body twice or thrice a day. It will cool the skin and close the pores.
Add rose water to sandalwood paste and apply it. Wash it off with plain water after 20 to 30 minutes.
Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in
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