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Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in
My hands, and legs are dry and scaly. Suggest a remedy.
Ramya
First, consult a dermatologist, because there are some skin conditions where there is excessive dryness and scaling. Heat til oil and massage it daily on the arms and legs before a bath. Avoid soap. Just wipe your arms and legs with a moist towel. Or, use a mild glycerine soap. Avoid very hot water for bathing. Immediately after a bath, apply a body lotion or cream while the skin is still damp.
How do I get rid of facial hair?
Naz
There is no home remedy for your problem. Home remedies are said to discourage (lessen) facial hair growth if used regularly over a period of time. Try any of the following remedies that would discourage facial hair growth. Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of the hair growth. Wash it off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week. Or, make a paste of turmeric powder and milk and rub it on the skin with a circular motion. It is said to discourage facial hair.
My hair looks dull even after it is shampooed. Suggest a suitable remedy and diet.
Aarti
Wash your hair three times a week using less shampoo. After shampooing it, rinse it with tea-water and lemon juice. To make tea-water, boil used tea leaves again in enough water. After boiling, you should have 4 to 5 cups of water. Cool and strain the liquid. Then add the juice of a lemon and use it as a last rinse. Include fresh fruits, raw salads, sprouts and yoghurt in your daily diet.
I am 13 and have cracked heels.
Priya
At bedtime, soak your feet for 20 minutes in warm water to which coarse salt and shampoo have been added. Scrub your heels with a help of a pumice stone or scrubber. Avoid metal scrubbers. After washing your feet, massage them with a rich moisturising cream or vaseline. Bandage the heels with a clean cloth or cotton wool and surgical gauze. Then wear cotton socks and go to sleep. Repeat this every night for one week.
I am 40 and have blackheads on my forehead and cheeks. Can I have blackheads at my age?
Vidya
Use a facial scrub on these areas three times a week. Rub it gently on the skin with circular movements and wash it off with water. Or, mix oatmeal with egg white into a paste and apply it on the blackhead prone areas three times a week.
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