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Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to
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I am a 28-year-old male. I have developed dark circles under my eyes over the past one year and the skin sags. I eat a balanced diet and sleep for seven hours, but the problem is getting worse. — Sunil
Apart from nutritional deficiencies and inadequate sleep, dark circles could be caused by hereditary factors, stress or sun-sensitivity. Mix cucumber juice with potato juice (or tomato juice) in equal quantities and apply it daily. Wash it off after 15 minutes. Also, apply pure almond oil sparingly under the eyes and remove it with moist cotton wool after 15 minutes. Apply a sunscreen lotion sparingly under the eyes, before going out in the sun. Add a drop of water to give lighter coverage. Ask your doctor to prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements and do deep breathing exercises daily.
I am 19 years old and have been suffering hair loss since the age of 15, especially in front of my head. . — Pradeep
Severe dandruff and excessive oiliness (seborrhoea) of the scalp can lead to extensive hair loss. Or, it can be a condition called alopecia. First, it is necessary to ascertain the cause. Consult a dermatologist and find out if it is due to alopecia, which can be treated. Wash your hair daily with a mild herbal shampoo.Use less shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Avoid vigorous massage or rubbing of the head. You can also have ozone treatments in a clinic to stimulate the follicles. Ask your doctor to prescribe Vitamins B-Complex and C and do deep breathing exercises daily.
I am a 30-year-old male. I used to shave on alternate days. However, this has made my chin and neck dark. . — Vignesh
Shaving can darken the skin due to various reasons. Shaving does not remove hair by the root; hence it leaves the area dark. Avoid alcohol based after shave lotions and settle for after-shave creams or gels. These would soften the skin. You can also massage the skin with a nourishing cream daily, wiping it off with a moist towel.
Use a facial scrub once or twice a week. For an ideal skin softener, mix one tablespoon of honey, one-fourth cup of cold milk and one teaspoon of wheat germ oil and apply it on the face and neck. Rinse it off after 15 minutes.
I have black hair on my upper lip. Please suggest a remedy to remove it permanently. — Madhu
There are no home remedies for permanent hair removal. It is said that applying turmeric reduces facial hair growth over a period of time, but it turns the skin yellow. The two methods of permanent hair removal are electrolysis and laser therapy. You can try waxing or threading at a beauty parlour.
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