It’s the selfie era. Gone are the days when you needed to find a person to take your pictures when you wanted to capture the beautiful moments of your life and cherish them forever. But thanks to the new smartphones with front camera setup! You can just turn on your selfie camera and click your pictures on your own. However, finding a phone with a good selfie sensor is not so easy. So, here we list a few of our picks for you!
Moto G51 5G
Moto G51 5G is a budget range phone (under 15K) with a powerful Snapdragon 480+ processor. This processor gives an outstanding performance and aids in making gaming and camera excellent. The narrow 6.8 inches IPS LCD display is ideal for gaming and capturing pictures. Unlike most phones in this price range that come with 8-12MP sensors, Moto G51 5G comes with a 13MP wide sensor for the front camera. This number is not just on paper. The camera really works well. The selfie camera has a night mode. So, it also supports low light photography and gives decent clicks in low light.
One Plus Nord 2
When One Plus came to the market for the first time, it made its name with its flagship killer phones. In 2021 it introduced another such flagship killer, One Plus Nord 2. It comes with a powerful dimensity 1200 processor that is great in performance, power efficiency, and camera. Adding to the glory is a 32MP wide Sony IMX615 sensor in the selfie camera. So, One Plus Nord is an excellent pick for all selfie lovers!
Redmi Note 11 Pro Max 5G
Redmi Note 11 Pro Max is released in China and is expected to be released in India by December 30. Redmi phones are known for their cameras. This phone comes with a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset that assists in generating 4K HDR videos and capturing pictures with minimal noise. So, with the 32MP wide selfie sensor on this phone, you can capture photos with good detailing. The 6.67 inches AMOLED display also adds to the photo clicking experience.
Vivo S12 Pro 5G
Vivo S12 Pro is one of the most awaited releases of the month. As Vivo releases its teaser video, it has become clear that it includes a dual front camera setup with dual-LED flash. So, it’s good news for all the camera phone lovers. It is expected to come with a powerful dimensity 1200 chipset which is excellent at handling camera, performance, and power efficiency. Android is expected to be one of the highlights of this phone. Here’s more for selfie lovers: Vivo confirms that one of the front dual camera setup sensors is 50MP wide. Another is expected to be an 8MP ultrawide. So, let’s wait and see!
Conclusion
There are many other phones in the market with better specifications and megapixels. But megapixels are not the only factor that counts when looking for a good camera. Redmi note series and Vivo phones usually have good camera specifications even at budget range. The processor and quality of the OS also significantly impact the pictures you get. So, reading a few reviews online and trying out the working of phones yourself from the nearest stores will be a good move before you buy a phone. However, remember that buying phones online has more perks like discounts and cashback offers. So, make your decision wisely!
When Deepika wore that sultry black high-slit outfit and demonstrated her sensuous moves for the song Rabta a few years back, everyone fell for her enchanting body figure. Many women heaved a sigh wishing for a physique like her!
Well, who doesn’t like a beautifully proportioned body? But honestly, cutting meals, eating healthy, and exercising and gymming are not for everyone!
However, if not perfect, you can still achieve that decent body shape by dressing smartly with no effort to lose weight!
Yes, you can look slimmer than you are with some smart dressing hacks and nail the look!
Wanna know how? Just scroll through the article:
Mind the Colors
Black is the sexiest colour, and whether slim or plump, it looks gorgeous on all body types and shapes! In fact, if you are a little chubby, darker shades suit you the best. They hide those little imperfections in the body like love handles and make you look in shape. Make sure you wear a dress that maintains one colour or one colour palette throughout. This makes you look taller and slimmer. Avoid an outfit with too many colours and shades. Choosing a dress with darker shades on both sides hides that extra fat and makes your body look in shape. So, the next time you shop for the dresses, choose wisely!
Little Prints are Love
Too plain is too boring! So, why not add some little prints on it? Big patterns throughout the outfit can make you look bulkier. But a few little pretty patterns will not only make your outfit look great but also divert the attention from your disproportionate body. You can also choose some intricate patterns and prints on your neckline.
Accessories More
Who doesn’t love accessories? But did you know that they help in hiding your body imperfections? Yes, the right accessories worn with the right outfit can actually make you look slimmer. Have an eye for accessories with intricate detailing. A longer necklace, a big bracelet, longer and thinner earrings can hide the imperfections of your different body parts and highlight the best in you! So, what are you waiting for? Fill up your wardrobe with the best fashion jewellery and accessories now!
Add Length
Do you look shorter than you actually are? Voila, so you know what to do! Most chubby people look shorter due to their boxy body shape. And that draws more attention to that extra body fat! So, the first thing you should make sure of is that you look taller. Those who live in cold weather can choose some longer outerwear to add length to their body. While choosing a salwar or a kurti, make sure you choose the longer tops with side slits. Avoid the ones with middle cuts or short umbrella cuts. The kind of shoes you wear also decide how you look. So, avoid rounded shoes. They make you look shorter. Instead, go for pointed shoes, and if you can wear heels, awesome!
Stripe Matters
If you like some stripes on your dress, choose the thin vertical lines in dark colours. Those will make you look taller. Avoid horizontal and broader stripes. Horizontal stripes can make you look bulkier. In the same way, frilled skirts also make one look more fuller. So avoid them too. While choosing a skirt, make sure you buy A-line skirts with no frills.
Don’t Ignore the Lingerie
All efforts you put into your outfit go in vain if you do not wear the right lingerie inside your gorgeous dress. So, take your time to shop for the right ones because those are the ones that make your body beautiful from the inside. Get the right sized lingerie if you do not want to draw people’s attention to your back fat and rolls on your stomach. Shapewear helps a lot in highlighting the best in you and hiding the problem areas.
Conclusion
Bodies come in different shapes, sizes and colours. There’s no shame in owning a body that does not fit into the perfect body norms. But if you want to give yourself the pleasure of bringing the best in yourself, getting into a true to size dark coloured outfit and avoiding whites and lights in the wardrobe are simple ways to achieve that. Do not struggle to get yourself into a small-sized dress because you didn’t find the one with your size. If that is the case, get a size up and alter it for your right size. Moreover, today we have a lot of plus size brands that sell exclusively plus size fashion clothing and accessories. Make sure you pay a visit to their websites and go through their collections. But before buying, do not forget to look for discounts and cashback offers.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that we, the Indian middle class, are extraordinarily incompetent at gifting a proper gift. So, we resort to buying whatever is beneficial, and the majority of the time, it is some kitchen essentials.
But believe me, buying a pressure cooker for your wife on your anniversary might only add a utensil to your kitchen and not make her day any more memorable!
So, here we list some ideas to make your better half light up in delight!
Custom Portrait Print
The best times spent together do not last forever. Memories also fade with time. But we can still catch those times in photographs. Why not collage some pictures to make a memorial of those special moments? This anniversary, celebrate your love with your happy portraits hanging on your wall!
Date Night Candle
What’s better than a date night in a room cozily lit up in scented candles to make him/her feel special? Celebrate the date night with some Italian cuisines. Even better if you cooked it yourself. Do not forget to open that bottle of red wine you saved for a special occasion.
Initial Pendant
When you are in love, you like anything that brings you and your beloved together. Gift your darling a pendant with both of your initials carved on it. You can also present a necklace to wear the pendant in.
Chocolate Truffles Kit
Who doesn’t love chocolates? Take some time to customize your chocolate truffle kit and make sure it involves everything needed for preparing chocolate truffles. Seems incomplete? Gift it with a box of chocolates!
Etched Champagne Flutes
You would need a pair of flutes for those special dates at home. Why not make it more special by personalizing them? Gift your babe and yourself a pair of flutes with your initials etched on them.
Conclusion
Gifts need not have to be expensive. They are a way to tell that person that he/she is special to you. Consider these items while you buy the gift for your loved one. But you know them the best. So, choose something that would make their day special.
In India, Christmas is all about decorating the Christmas tree, visiting Church, and exchanging sweets and gifts with your loved ones!
But do you know how others celebrate the festival around the globe?
Come, let’s find out!
Compassionate Spiders of Ukraine
In India, any festival is about cleaning the house extra to get all the spiders and cobwebs out. But if you live in Ukraine, you want some cobwebs to decorate the Christmas tree with!
Yes. In Ukraine, Christmas is celebrated by decorating the Christmas tree with ornaments that look like cobwebs and spiders. The tale narrates a story of a widow and her children who wish to decorate their Christmas tree but, due to poverty, couldn’t do so. The widow tries her best to make the children happy by hanging some fruits and nuts on the tree. The spiders in the hut take pity on this and decorate the tree with silvery and golden webs. And obviously, the next day, the family was happy and thankful to see the decorated tree. The tree decorated with spiders and cobwebs is believed to bring good luck to the family!
A Chicken Feast in Japan
Christmas is all about making merry! And what’s merrier than a feast of fried chicken at KFC? KFC had started promoting its fried chicken meal as the perfect meal for Christmas long back in 1974. And it has become a tradition since then! So, this year, order a KFC fried chicken meal online if you miss the Christmas meal at home! It doesn’t harm to have some cultural exchange for a great meal on Christmas!
Steal a Kiss in Great Britain!
If you’re a resident of England, the chances are you get to kiss your love this Christmas! In Great Britain, Christmas is celebrated by hanging mistletoe in the house. The couple who stood under the bough would kiss each other, and refusing to do so is considered bad luck. Well, who wants to miss such an awesome opportunity anyway?
Brooms Go Underground in Norway
Oh, yes! Brooms are not supposed to be seen during Christmas in Norway. Not because they are bad luck themselves, but to protect the world from the witches who steal and go on jolly rides on those broomsticks! So, it’s for the common good of all fellas!
Scary Christmas With Yule Cat in Iceland Iceland
In Iceland, if you’ve not dressed appropriately during Christmas, you might become a feast for a gigantic yule cat yourself! So, people take this opportunity to shop for clothes to give each other as presents. Thus, they save their loved ones from becoming the meal of the Yule Cat.
Conclusion
The number of Christians in India is very limited compared to the other countries in the world. But we don’t need to belong to the religion to be a part of the celebration! Most educational institutes and corporate companies in India celebrate major festivals like Diwali, Dussehra, and Christmas. And who doesn’t love gifts? The colleagues in the companies play secret Santa for each other and surprise each other with presents.
The Indian Christmas is also influenced by the local culture. So, decorating the houses with some mango leaves and banana leaves is an essential pious gesture. In some parts, they also arrange toys depicting the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Apart from decorated Christmas trees, cakes, and lots of sweets, the churches and houses decorated with star-shaped lanterns are commonplace.
There are a lot of ways to celebrate Christmas. Which one did you like? And what’s it like to celebrate Christmas at your place? Do let us know.
Looking for some gifts to surprise your family during the celebrations? How about a tablet? Or a phone? Or a laptop?
Whether you’re a grown-up with a good job or a school or college-going student, electronic gadgets have become an indispensable part of our lives today. With the advent of pandemic worldwide, electronic devices have taken over the academic sphere too. E-books and online meetings have become more popular than ever. So, a phone, a tablet, or a laptop have become a necessity rather than a comfort. So, this upcoming new year, why not gift your loved ones what they wish for?
Too much expense, you say? Well, you can always find ways to lessen the costs by shopping online.
Here we list the top online shopping sites that provide you the best discounts and cashback offers. So, this new year, shop for electronic gadgets for your loved ones and save extra!
Amazon
Shopping online has many perks compared to shopping in a physical shop. And who doesn’t know about shopping giant Amazon? It is one of the top e-commerce companies in the world. It brings discounts and cashback offers on different electronic gadgets almost every day with its deal of the day offers. You can keep a check on them or wait for sales. Amazon gives excellent discounts on electronic gadgets, fashion, and many other categories during the Great Indian Festival, which starts during Navratri in India and extends upto Diwali. It also brings dedicated sales for electronic gadgets, laptops, and phones. So, watch out for these sales and get the best deal for yourself!
Flipkart
Flipkart is known for its electronics sale during Big Billion Days. This sale usually coincides with Amazon’s Great Indian Festival. However, when it comes to offers on gadgets, no sale gives better deals than Flipkart’s Big Billion Days. It lasts for 3-4 days and has the best offers on electronic devices, especially mobiles. It also brings dedicated sales for laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets. If you’re lucky enough, you can also win the best offers on Flipkart daily deals. So, go nowhere and stay tuned!
Tata CLiQ
Tata Cliq is a luxury brand. But if you are a lover of electronic gadgets and want something under a budget, Tata Cliq is one of the best options you have in the market. They have some prettiest pieces even at an affordable price range. Like Amazon and Flipkart, Tata Cliq also brings various sales and gives away discounts and cashback on electronic gadgets. Sometimes they bring upto 70% off on electronic devices. Famous brands like boAt, JBL, and Sony sell their products on Tata Cliq and from time to time bring great discounts and cashback on their products. If you plan to buy some luxury electronic appliances like a smart TV, go straight to Tata Cliq. Here you have abundant options at a much lower price. So, next time you shop for electronic gadgets, do not forget this Indian e-commerce company.
Shopclues
Shopclues is another Indian e-commerce company that has the best offers on electronic gadgets. It brings discounts and cashback offers on electronic items from time to time. Sometimes you can get a better deal for a gadget at Shopclues than the giants like Amazon and Flipkart. Especially, if you like to buy some refurbished electronic items like refurbished phones, laptops, or tablets, shopclues is the best store to secure a good deal. They not only provide you with a good quality refurbished phone at a lower price, but also offer a 25-30% discount on every refurbished product. Believe it or not, they also provide warranty for your refurbished phone and have doorstep pick up and drop facility in case of repair and replacements. So, make sure you check this shop before buying from any other shop. Or you can simply check a price comparison website to know the best-priced shop and purchase from it!
Vijay Sales
One of the lesser-known shopping sites, Vijay Sales, has some of the best deals for you! Believe us or not, sometimes you get better deals for electronic gadgets on Vijay Sales than on the more famous sites like Flipkart and Amazon. During Sales like Vijay Sales Mega Electronic Festival, Dussehra offers, and independence day offers, Vijay Sales has the highest discount and cashback offers on electronic gadgets. During the mega sale they bring upto 50% off on electronic gadgets. So, make sure you compare the prices on different online platforms first before buying.
Conclusion
Buying sweets and apparel for festivities and celebrations is a norm. But today, we live in a world that’s dominated by gadgets and the internet. It has become crucial for you and your family to cope up with the new world. So, this festive season, give your family the privilege to learn and live in and with the new world!
Why all the scuffle when you already have a lot of skincare products, and makeup essentials lined up in the cabinets of the bedroom? – You might wonder!
Well, we all have complaints about our skins: too dry, too oily, acne, spots, suntan, ageing and whatnot! Adds to it the impurities of the pollution in the atmosphere. But what do we do about it? Use more sunscreen, moisturizers and makeup?
While most skincare products are meant to protect our skin from the impurities, pollution and harsh elements in the surroundings, makeup is meant to highlight your already beautiful features. But we all know that sunscreens and moisturizers do not provide a 100% solution to the problem. Moreover, our modern lifestyle with overtime work, late-night parties, less sleep, poor diet, and exposure to dust and pollution add to the already existing mess, and our skin loses its natural glow.
But what do we do about it?
Face packs are an excellent solution to all this. They provide the necessary proteins, vitamins, deep cleans and moisturize our skin and make it glow again.
Here are some natural face packs that you can prepare yourself at home:
Besan and Yogurt Pack to Moisturise the Dry Skin
Besan is one of the top ingredients in homemade skincare items, a natural cleanser that sheds impurities and dead skin cells. This reveals a brighter and glowing layer of the skin. But to keep this bright skin moisturized, you need yoghurt that holds the water content in the skin. It is also helpful in fighting acne and wrinkles.
Home Remedies:
Gram flour or besan- 2 tablespoons
Yoghurt- 1 tablespoon
Honey- 1 teaspoon
Turmeric- A pinch
That’s how you do it!
Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl to make a fine paste. Make sure besan does not form any lumps. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck. Leave it for 10 minutes on your face as it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with cold water. Be gentle.
Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties which helps remove dead skin cells.It has also. If you have too dry skin, make sure youdo not add more than a teaspoon of honey, as it removes oil from the skin which can make your face dry. Turmeric also brightens the skin and adds glow to it.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Kama Ayurveda’s Suvarna Haldi Chandan Face Pack, which comes with the goodness of turmeric, sandalwood, rosewater, colloidal oatmeal and Multani mitti. You can add yoghurt to it to make it more nourishing to your dry skin.
Malai and Besan Face Pack for Dry Skin
As we have already discussed the qualities of besan in the first part, I believe you already know about it and would take the liberty to skip the discussion about it. Whereas malai, or the thick cream formed on the milk after boiling and cooling it, is very rich in protein and vitamins needed for the skin. It hydrates the dry skin and gives it a smooth glow. The alpha hydroxy acid in malai helps prevent skin damage caused by UV rays and remove dead skin cells.
Home Remedies:
Gram flour or besan- 2 tablespoons
malai- 1 tablespoon
Honey- 1 teaspoon
Turmeric- A pinch
That’s how you do it!
Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl to make a fine paste. Make sure besan does not form any lumps. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck. Leave it for 20 on your face as it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with cold water. Be gentle.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Biotique Bio Milk Protein Whitening & Rejuvenating Face Pack, which comes with the goodness of milk, Yeast, sprouted wheat, almond, neem, honey and sunflower. You can add malai to it to add more moisture.
Lemon and Honey Face Wash for Oily Skin
Lemon is an excellent antioxidant with vitamins that helps prevent skin damage and premature ageing. But what’s best for oily skin is its high pH level. It assists in removing that extra oil from your skin and lightens it naturally. Oily skin is more prone to acne. Lemon juice also lightens these scars and makes the skin glow. Honey is a gift to oily skin. It is antibacterial and antiseptic. So, you no longer have to worry about acne, pimples when you have honey. It keeps the skin moist but doesn’t make it oily, which is a plus. What else does your tired oily skin need?
Home Remedies:
Lemon Juice- 2 tablespoons
Honey- 1 tablespoon
That’s how you do it!
Mix both the ingredients in a bowl and apply evenly on the face and neck. Leave it on your face until it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with lukewarm water. Be gentle. Honey is also good at removing dead skin cells. So, it makes your skin brighten and glow.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Lotus Herbal Tea Tree Clarifying Face Pack, which comes with the goodness of tea tree oil, petitgrain, juniper, and bergamot. Wash your face with a good face wash like jojoba wash before applying the pack. Bergamot in this pack helps avoid the problems of oily skin.
Multani Mitti and Rose Water Face Wash for Oily Skin
Multani Mitti is rich in minerals. It removes excess oil in the skin, gives it a non-greasy smooth texture, and lightens and evens the skin tone. Oily skin is prone to acne and pigmentation. If you have those problems, worry no more. Multani mitti fights acne, reduces pigmentation and soothes the skin. Rosewater is a great antioxidant, and it avoids skin irritation and prevents infections.
Home Remedies:
Rose Water- ¼ cup
Multani Mitti- 1 tablespoon
That’s how you do it!
Mix both the ingredients in a bowl and apply evenly on the face and neck. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes as it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with lukewarm water. Be gentle.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Himalaya herbals purifying neem pack, which comes with the goodness of neem and turmeric.
Turmeric and Besan for Sensitive Skin
Besan and turmeric are both great for those who want brighter, smoother and glowing skin. The natural cleansing properties of besan and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric are best for those with sensitive skin.
Home Remedies:
Gram flour or besan- 2 tablespoons
Turmeric- 1 tablespoon
Rose Water- 2 tablespoon
That’s how you do it!
Mix all the 3 ingredients in a bowl to make a fine paste. Make sure besan does not form any lumps. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck. Leave it for 15 minutes on your face as it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with cold water. Be gentle.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Biotique Bio Fruit Whitening and Depigmentation and tan removal Face wash, which comes with the goodness of Multani mitti, geru powder, yashad bhasma, tomato juice, babul gond, Cream BaseQ and pineapple juice. Or You can also choose Vaadi Herbals Chandan Kesar-Haldi Face pack with turmeric, saffron, sandalwood powder and manjishtha.
Turmeric and Aloe Vera Face Pack for Acne
Aloe vera and turmeric are great for those who want smooth, healthy and glowing skin with no irritation of pimples and acne. The natural anti-inflammatory properties are best for those with sensitive acne-prone skin. While Aloe vera cools and soothes the skin, turmeric prevents cell damage. Both of these also make the healing of acne and pimples much easier and faster.
Home Remedies:
Aloe Vera- 2 tablespoons
Turmeric- 1 tablespoon
That’s how you do it!
Mix both the ingredients in a bowl to make a fine paste. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck. Leave it for 20 minutes on your face as it dries off. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with lukewarm water. Be gentle.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Lotus Herbal Tea Tree Clarifying Face Pack or Himalaya herbals purifying neem pack.
Multani Mitti and Sandalwood Face Wash for Sun Tan
Multani mitti treats the pigmentation caused by exposure to the sun and has anti-tanning properties. It cools the skin and soothes the sunburns. Sandalwood’s light exfoliating properties also help in tan removal, and lycopene in tomato juice protects the skin from the sun.
Home Remedies:
Multani Mitti- 2 tablespoons
Sandalwood Powder- ½ tablespoon
Tomato Juice- 1 tablespoon
Rose Water- A few drops
That’s how you do it!
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to make a fine paste. Apply the paste evenly on the face and neck. Allow it to dry. Make sure you move your fingers in circles and not rub them harshly on your skin while applying. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with cold water. Be gentle.
What’s in the Market?
You can also use Biotique Bio Fruit Whitening and Depigmentation and tan removal Face wash or VLCC Clear Tan Fruit Face pack.
Milk and Honey Face Mask for Blackheads
Milk and honey work well together on blackheads as they open the pores and remove the dirt and oil. The antibacterial, antiseptic and antioxidant properties of honey avoid damage to the skin and soothe it. Milk adds the needed protein and vitamins to make it glow.
Home Remedies:
Milk- 3 to 4 tablespoons
Honey- 2 tablespoon
Cotton balls- a few
That’s how you do it!
Mix milk and honey in a bowl to get a watery consistency. Apply it evenly on the face and neck with cotton balls. Allow it to dry. Once the pack dries, rinse the face with warm water or use the cotton balls to do so. Be gentle.
Conclusion
Not everyone has the time and money to pamper themselves with facials in the salons. Moreover, the products might include some harsh chemicals that can make your skin lose its natural glow over time. These natural face packs will help you get clear, glowing skin sitting at home. So, don’t miss trying them on!
Tried a lot of beauty products and still not able to find an all in one solution to all your skin problems? Well, your search ends here.
If you are hoping that we list here some more products for you to try on your skin, We’re afraid we’ll have to disappoint you!
We know how much you love your skin and we have no intention of robbing you of your money by suggesting some more products without finding a solution for the root cause for all those skin problems.
So, here we list some ways in which you can bring a positive change in your lifestyle to get flawless glowing skin.
What are we waiting for then? Let’s dive in:
Workout
Well, well, believe it or not, exercising helps! We all know that exercising aids cardiovascular health. But did you know that your skin also benefits from workout? Exercising improves the blood circulation into the skin and gives it a natural glow. Too much stress also affects skin health. Exercising helps here by releasing the feel-good chemicals endorphins. So, if you’re still afraid of sunburns during outdoor workout, put on some good sunscreen and take wing!
Pro tips:
Make sure that your skin is clean before exercising to avoid clogging of the pores.
Take a shower after exercising and apply a good moisturizer to keep your skin moisturized.
If you are prone to get rashes during exercise, wear loose activewear.
Stay Hydrated
Dehydration may make your skin dry, itchy and also less elastic. Drinking enough water is an easy way to stay hydrated. Even though drinking water does not directly affect the skin, at cellular level, it flushes the system and hydrates the overall body. We do not have any hard medical evidence to show that water helps overall skin health. But many people including celebrities agree that their skin radiance and health has improved with the increased water intake.
A healthy nutritious diet is important to maintain your skin health. Foods with omega-3 fatty acids, Proteins, and Vitamins like E, D, C, and K, are important for skin health. So make sure you eat foods that are rich in nutrition. They help nourish and protect your skin.
Pro Tip:
Eat more fruits and nuts.
Avoid oily food during the night if you have acne issues.
Decrease caffeine intake.
Get Enough Sleep
Who knew that one day beauty sleep gets science backing! Yes, it’s not a myth anymore. Get enough sleep and most of your skin problems get healed automatically. Studies have proved that sleep initiates damaged skin repair and sleep deprivation may cause problems like faster aging, wrinkles, dark circles, paler skin and whatnot! So, be smart and get all that sleep that you’ve been avoiding for years now.
Pro Tip:
Remove all the makeup while sleeping.
Avoid drinking water at least 2 hours before going to sleep as you might have to wake up from your sleep to pee.
Avoid Stress
While we run to the doctor for minor inconveniences in our physical health, we are least bothered about our mental health. But here’s something that might surprise you: Stress can actually cause skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne, and hair loss! So, if you want healthy skin, make sure you have a healthy mind.
Pro Tip:
Times have changed. People understand problems like stress and anxiety. So next time you have a mental breakdown, do not shy away from visiting a counsellor or a doctor.
Conclusion
Scrubs, packs, cleansers, and other skin care products make a difference on your skin health. But nothing works as good as bringing some positive changes in your existing lifestyle. So, the next time you find yourself wondering about your skin health do not forget to check the list and see what you’re lacking in.
Dieting is not easy and requires high resolve. It is critical to incorporate healthy items in your diet if you are attempting to reduce weight, no matter where you are. Between-meal snacks serve to satisfy hunger while also ensuring that you obtain all of the nutrients you require. Snacks can help you lose weight if you choose healthy, whole-food options that are high in protein and nutrients. Making sure you have healthy options on hand and are prepared when hunger strikes is a smart idea. Many of these weight-loss foods also make excellent on-the-go munchies. Here, we answer some typical eating questions before sharing eight healthy foods to help you lose weight.
Nuts
Despite being relatively high in fat, they are very filling. Several studies suggest that eating nuts in moderation can help you lose weight
Nuts like almond and pistachios help you lose weight in a healthy way. They have a sufficient amount of protein and fibre to help keep you satiated for a longer time. In fact, pistachios are a good and tasty bet, but because they take more energy to eat, which can further reduce portion size.
Makhana
Makhana is said to be low in calories and high in fibre and protein content. As we have mentioned before, do not buy salted makhanas from outside, instead take the plain ones and roast them and add a dash of black pepper to it. You could add a drop of ghee to give it some flavour.
Hummus
Snacks with both complex carbohydrates and protein can help you get through until supper. Hummus is a Middle Eastern staple composed mostly of ground chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and salt. Cut up vegetables and hummus are a great combination. 2 tablespoons of hummus is one serving, and when combined with veggies, it can help you feel full. Hummus can be keto-friendly if consumed in moderation and carbohydrates are allocated to make room for it.
Dry Poha
Chivda, or dried poha, is a delicious snack, but avoid buying the readymade chivda namkeen in the market. To make it healthier, buy plain chidwa and toast it with a few peanuts, curry leaves, mustard seeds, salt, and black pepper. To prevent it from becoming fattening, avoid adding oil in it.
Chana (Chickpeas)
Roasted chana is one of the best protein-rich snacks. They have a great crunch and are packed in protein and fibre, which might help you eat less. They have a meaty texture and a nutty flavour, as well as a lot of satiating fibre and a little protein, making them ideal for weight loss. Roast them for a crispy snack that’s easy to transport. Chickpeas have roughly 100 calories, 5 grammes of protein, and 5 grammes of fibre in 1/2 cup.
Yoghurt
Yogurt with fruit is high in calcium, fibre, protein, and gut-friendly bacteria. Flavored yoghurt frequently has a lot of additional sugar and calories, so try to avoid that. For natural sweetness and fibre, choose plain yoghurt and add your own fruit like berries that are rich in antioxidants. Whole milk and plain low-fat yoghurt are also nutritious options and make for a nice sweet snack.
Oats
Sometimes the best option is to eat a big bowl of oats since they contain a lot of protein. Oatmeal is claimed to make you feel satiated for longer, preventing you from reaching for processed or junk foods. It’s also a rich source of fibre, which can help people lose weight and keep it off. A tiny bowl of oats is a robust, full, and delightful snack, even though we usually think of it as breakfast.
Dry Fruits
Dried fruit is a convenient and nutritious snack. Fruit is good for weight loss because it is high in filling fibre (and important vitamins and minerals). For a snack with a combination of healthy carbs and protein, look for fruit that hasn’t had any sugar or sweeteners added, and pair dried fruit with almonds. Dried fruit is also a good option to have on hand at work
Conclusion
If you’re trying to lose weight, snacks can undoubtedly be included in your diet. Snacks that are low in sugar, fat, and salt should be sought out. You should also look for snacks that are abundant in fibre and protein, since these can help you obtain the nutrition you need while also keeping you full.
We are in mid-November, and the rainy season seems like it’s here to stay!
Reluctant to go shopping with all the wet weather and muddy roads? Me too. But thanks to e-commerce marketplaces, we can now sit at home sipping a hot cup of tea with some pakoras and still shop for the best deals online!
You should only have to figure out what works for you!
To start with, here are some tips that you can use while shopping online:
Stick to the Budget
Preparing a budget and sticking to it will help manage your hard-earned money. You can avoid those extra expenses on those fancy items added to your cart. Moreover, it enables you to restrain yourself from getting allured by those save-extra temptations. Let’s be practical! Every seller on the website is here to market their product. They’ll bring these offers every now and then. But you cannot afford to buy things all the time when you find an offer. So, prepare a budget before you shop and stick to it.
Look for Discounts and Cashback
Once you prepare the budget, shop for the necessary items online. Look for the brands that provide the best discounts and cashback. Some people have their personal favorites. But if a renowned brand is providing its product to a lesser price, do not shy away from giving it a shot. Always be open to trying on new things. You will save some money and who knows, you might love it!
Compare the Prices
Do not stick to one shopping website. The prices of products vary from one website to another. So, make sure you compare the prices on different marketplaces and buy from the best-priced place. Or you can simply visit a price comparison website to know the prices on various online shops. There are multiple websites like Xerve that make it easy for you. These websites list the costs of a particular product on different marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Swiggy, Myntra, and more. What’s more? They also offer extra cashback to their customers!
Look for Free Shipping
Not many websites offer free shipping. Some may have product limitations, and some may need premium subscriptions. But there are still some marketplaces that provide free shipping to all the products bought through them. Check the prices on such websites. But do not miss to check the total amount of the products that you want to buy. If any other website offers the same products at a lower price, including the shipping charges, make sure you purchase the products from that website. Or you can buy from two or more websites that offer the best prices for select products. Because in the end, what matters is how much you saved rather than where you spent it.
Use Coupons and Gift Cards
Do not just forget about the gift card that a friend gave you on your birthday. Use it for your shopping. Signing into a website doesn’t cost you anything. So, next time you need to buy something expensive, take some time to sign in to the shopping website and purchase using that gift card. You can even earn a coupon while you redeem the gift card, which can help you get discounts on your next purchase. Shopping websites give away coupons every now and then for different kinds of purchases. Make sure you check if your purchase is eligible for discounts through coupons. If yes, apply that coupon and buy at the best prices. There are many websites like Xerve dedicated to displaying coupons. You can visit them for the best deals.
Use Credit Cards and Wallets
Banks and wallets bring discounts and cashback on purchases made on particular websites using their payment medium. In the case of banks, credit card payments get the highest cashback offers. So, if you own a credit card, make sure you check for such offers when you make a big purchase. Sometimes some banks also bring cashback offers on payments made through debit cards and the net banking facility of their bank. Wallets like PhonePe, Mobikwik, and more also offer cashback on payments made through their wallets. So, if you own their wallet, make sure you use them for payment.
Wait for Sales
If you are willing to make a big purchase, do not hurry. Big purchases will cost you more money. Instead, wait for the festive sales online when you get all the fashion, furniture, and electronic items at significant discount prices. Flipkart’s Big Billion DaysSale and Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale are known for their heavy discounts and cashback offers on various products. There are also many other sales that online websites bring from time to time. If you cannot wait till then, look for daily offers on the websites. Sometimes you might just get lucky!
Get Premium Membership
Getting a premium subscription to your favorite shopping websites like Amazon and Flipkart will help you earn some perks like access to their premium services, free shipping, extra discounts, early access to sales, and more. This way, you can pay a small amount once and save a lot of money throughout the year.
Conclusion
Shopping offline might seem much feasible when you have a lot of time and do not trust the products displayed on shopping sites online. But honestly, it is far simpler than going out and roaming from one store to another for that one product you desire. Online shopping spaces have more options and will offer you the same products at a much lower price. Moreover, you can return them or exchange them if you do not like what you received. So, don’t hesitate and go make a purchase online now!
If you are born and brought up in the Indian middle class, voltage fluctuations and power cuts are not new to you. Even though you are used to these inconveniences, the electrical equipment at your house might not be as comfortable with it as you are. When you have constantly fluctuating power flowing into an electric appliance, the chances are that the electrical device comes for repair earlier than usual.
So, what’s the solution?
A voltage stabilizer! Yes, most households today own a voltage stabilizer for one or the other appliance, as the installer himself suggests buying one during the appliance’s installation.
But what if you want to buy it on your own? How do you know which one’s best for you?
Well, there are a lot of brands in the market selling stabilizers with exceptional features. But when it comes to trustworthiness, there are a few brands that you can go for:
V-Guard has been in the market for more than 4 decades now. Starting with a capital of 1,00,000 in 1977 by Mr. Kochouseph Chittilappilly, V-Guard has now grown to become one of the most sought-after brands for voltage stabilizers, so much so that the name has now become synonymous with voltage stabilizers in India. Even though it produces many other products like digital UPS, inverters, electric water heaters, solar water heaters, and more, the voltage stabilizers are their no. 1 selling products. Because of their up-to-date, innovative technology, they have become the most popular stabilizers in the Indian market.
Servomate
Servomate provides voltage stabilizers for all your needs: industrial servo voltage stabilizers, oil-cooled servo voltage stabilizers, mainline stabilizers, power stabilizers, and whatnot. The manufacturer of Servomate stabilizers, HCS Power Ventures Private Ltd., was established in the year 2001. However, due to its excellent quality products, it has gained popularity in a short span of time.
Microtek has stabilizers for all electrical instruments like ACs, Fridge, TVS, and more. They have mountable wall stabilizers and auto start and automatic cut-off features during power cuts or low voltage. Some also come with digital displays that assist you in knowing the voltage level.
Aulten
Austen stabilizers are one of the most sold home stabilizers in the market due to their capability to stabilize the high or low voltage and supply stabilized power to the appliances. They are durable and come with excellent build quality. You need not have to check on your stabilizer all the time as they can operate on their own during power fluctuations. The microcontroller in Austen Stabilizers assists in auto operation.
Syspro
Syspro stabilizers handle a good amount of thermal overload with their compact form. If you want a stabilizer that can just hide with the main equipment, you should definitely consider the Syspro stabilizers. Because of their compact size, they can camouflage themselves with bigger TVs, set-top boxes, ACs, refrigerators, and more.
Voltas produces some of the best stabilizers for ACs. Apart from those, you can also buy ACs for your TVs, refrigerators, and set-top boxes from Voltas. They are equipped with new technologies like LED display, auto start, and automatic cut-off at low voltage. Voltas 130V- 300V stabilizer for 1.5 ton AC gets 4.6 ratings from 18 users on Flipkart, out of which 13 people award it with 5 stars.
Luminous
Luminous stabilizers are efficient at their function and do not overheat due to their efficient transformers. They have an excellent build quality and are very efficient in stabilizing voltage fluctuations. Moreover, they do not just add to the electric instruments in your house but look aesthetically pleasing. Hence, they make the whole setup look appealing.
Zodin
Zodin is also among one of the top-selling brands in stabilizers. Due to its efficient voltage stabilization, excellent build quality, and up-to-date technology, Zodin stabilizers are among the first choices in the market. They are available at all price points.
Now that you know the top brands make sure you buy one of these stabilizers for your home according to your voltage needs. Who doesn’t like some perks when shopping? So, make sure to check for the offers on Flipkart and Amazon so that you can buy them at a discount price. They bring discounts and cashback on various products from time to time. If you are not in a hurry, wait for an online sale where you get these products at a much lower price.
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