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Ask Shahnaz

Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.

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I am a 23-year-old boy. My skin is oily. I have black heads on my nose. How can I get rid of them?

Pawan

After washing the face, wipe it with an astringent, using cotton wool, twice a day. For blackheads, mix rice powder with curd and rub it gently on the area. Leave it on for five minutes and wash it off with water. Do this daily. If you do not have pimples, you can use this scrub on the entire face. You can also buy a facial scrub and use it daily the same way.

I am 15 and my hair is curly. Suggest a home remedy for making it straight and silky.

Bhanu

The hair cannot be straightened with home remedies. However, you can use a conditioner after shampooing to soften the hair. Use a hand-held dryer at home to straighten the hair. The effect will last till the next shampoo. After washing the hair, divide it into sections while it is still damp. Hold the end of a section with a comb or brush, straight and slightly downwards. Use the hand held dryer. Repeat this with each section.

I have stretch marks on my hands and stomach, which appeared due to increased weight.

Nimmo

Stretch marks form due to destruction of skin elasticity. Usually, they become lighter with time. You can apply til oil daily and massage it into the skin. On the abdomen, use large circular strokes. Mix besan with curd and a little haldi. Apply it on these areas daily, half an hour before your bath.

I am 28 and fine wrinkles have started appearing on my forehead, mouth and around my eyes.

Prashanti

You are too young to develop wrinkles. The wrinkles you mention are expression lines. If you have normal to dry skin, you can have a professional facial at a beauty salon. The facial massage, toning and mask applications will help. You can also nourish the skin daily with a good nourishing cream containing Vitamins A and E.

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