FOOD POWER
Eat pulses, as they are rich in protein, you should also have 250 gm fruits for antioxidants. It’s good to take green tea without milk, aloe Vera juice, besides 10 glasses of water to detoxify your system.
FITNESS REGIME
There are fitness options — like a 30-minute walk — to increase blood circulation, and ensure an instant glow. Kickboxing helps channel the aggression that builds up from stress. Yoga and Pilates are also stress-busters.
MIND YOGA
Keep the mind at peace to get that glow. Deep breathing, even if for only 5-10 minutes, relaxes the mind. Try meditation or shavasan too. Getting eight hours of sleep are a must as it rejuvenates the system. Power naps also help.
BODY LANGUAGE
Get your body to send the right vibrations. Keep your back straight, maintain eye contact, don’t cross your arms, use open palm gestures, don’t touch your face while talking, don’t fidget, tilt your head slightly while talking, and smile!
GORGEOUS TRESSES
Random styling products can dull the hair. For a rich gloss, use a strawberry hair mask every fortnight for all hair types. Seal your cuticles with a cool blast of air so that they aren’t ragged. For blonde hair, add a few tablespoons of lemon juice to the rinse. For brown and red hair, add apple cider vinegar instead.
SPARKLING SMILE
To avoid yellow teeth, using a straw when having soft drinks or coffee. A spot of milk in dark coffee goes a long way in preventing stains. For a homemade whitening solution, just dip your toothbrush in baking soda and brush as usual. Use whitening toothpaste regularly.
MIND MAKE-UP
A hobby helps you distress, so make sure to nurture one. Similarly, bonding with family and friends is important for a healthy mind. Read, catch a movie or listen to music for those feel-good vibes. When the mind is happy, the body smiles too and the glow says it all.
INSTANT GLOW
Steam and gently exfoliate the skin to remove dirt and dead cells. Airbrush make-up is the newest fad, but opt for water-based. For a no make-up person, put on mascara with primer and the twinkle in your eyes will do the talking. Choose gloss over lipstick.
UNDER-EYE SECRETS
Dark circles are due to lack of sleep, stress and wrong diet. So, be sure you have eight hours of sleep. You can also include a multivitamin with iron tablet in your diet. Eat at least one green leafy vegetable daily. Every morning, apply a paste of powdered almonds and milk around your eye; let it dry and wash off.
SMOOTH SKIN
Regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing goes a long way. Exfoliation and packs are a quick way to get a glow. For the body, use a loofah and for the face, any good exfoliator. For blemish-free complexion, a home remedy for a skin polisher: Apply papaya/tomato pulp/grated potatoes on the skin once every two to three days. Ten minutes before any important event, rub olive oil or baby oil on the body. Sunscreen, with a minimum SPF 15 to 30, used through the year is the real fountain of youth.
