Best Long Hair Styles

Got long hair? Then we've got 10 celebrity hair style inspirations for you

Long hair has its pros and cons. Cons: high-maintenance, like keeping split ends at bay and tangles to a minimum. Pros: Practically limitless style possibilities. If you have long hair, check out these hair styles (on stars like Kim Kardashian, "Twilight's" Kristen Stewart and more). The looks are all quick and easy, so you can update your 'do in minutes. See styles

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Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

Can you believe Jennifer Aniston is 40?! Her and all of these ladies make 40-plus look like 30

They say 40 is the new 30. Whatever it is, all of these women make being in your 40s look amazing. Jennifer Aniston is new to the 40-plus club, but the rest of these women show that she's in great company. See celebrities

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Do chocolates or greasy foods cause acne?

We all have grown up hearing this: “Eating chocolates and oily foods cause breakouts. So if you have acne-prone skin, avoid it like plague.” I have always had my own doubts about the veracity of this statement. I have an acne-prone skin and I have observed that whenever I eat chocolates or other fried stuff, it didn’t seem to have any obtrusive effect on my skin. What I mean to say is I’d noticed that it neither worsened already existing acne nor did it cause sudden breakouts when my skin was clear. And indeed my observation was correct. Recent studies have shown that eating chocolates and grease-laden food may pile on the calories, but blaming oily food alone for acne breakouts is incorrect. Leading dermatologists believe that pimples are caused by several factors like extreme stress, heredity or hormonal disturbances and not by oily food or chocolates. In fact, it has been found that dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants and hence is beneficial for health. Likewise, fruits like plums, pomegranates, black grapes and citrus fruits with high vitamin-C content like oranges are found to promote healthier complexion. So it looks like this all-time, oft repeated and clichéd advice about cutting down on junk/fast food and having more of fruits, green veggies and foods with omega-3 fatty acids seems to be one of the best and sure-fire ways of getting a healthy, youthful, blemish-free and even-toned skin.

But you might have heard from several people how some of their acne problems are actually connected with chocolate/oily food in some way or another -- some actually swear that milky and sugar-laden chocolates worsen their acne. Their perception isn’t entirely wrong as certain foods are known to aggravate acne. As per some studies, too much fat, too much sugar, dairy products like milk, a high glycemic diet and any other food that affects your individual hormone production can affect your sebum oil production could possibly result in acne. However, according to this article from AcneNet, chocolate/oily food on its own cannot cause acne but a bad diet could be associated with acne. And though certain research and surveys point out an association between diet and acne, the researchers themselves conclude that these studies have their own limitations and more evidence is needed to prove this association and positively conclude that what we eat can cause or prevent acne. So until research conclusively proves that certain type of diet causes acne, the statement that eating chocolates/oily food causes acne is a myth.

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Godrej Shikakai soap for hair: Review

Few weeks back, instead of a shampoo, I had used Godrej Shikakai soap to wash my hair. This soap's unique 3 in 1 formulation is enriched with shikakai (buy from Amazon), Amla (gooseberry) (buy from Amazon) and Bhringraj to cleanse, condition and nourish your hair. As always, I had massaged coconut oil into my hair, the previous day and so my hair was oiler like never before. After thoroughly soaking my hair with lukewarm water, I gently applied this soap to my scalp; it didn’t lather much. I rinsed my hair with water but it felt sticky, so I reapplied it and rinsed it off. I repeated this procedure for about 3-4 times and only then did my hair feel cleansed. It’s not a bad product, really, but if your hair is soaking with oil, it may not leave your hair squeaky clean, but nevertheless if your hair needs a quick wash, this is quite a good soap to consider, especially as it doesn’t cause excessive hair-fall after washing.

Godrej Shikakai soap

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Fiama Di Wills Skinsense Soap

Deepika Padukone is the brand ambassador of Fiama Di Wills Skinsense

I haven’t tried Fiama Di Wills Skinsense soap as yet. But it’s being promoted in a big way, these days. Currently it’s endorsed by actor Deepika Padukone. ITC general manager Sandeep Kaul supporting his company’s choice of its brand ambassador says, "The Fiama Di Wills Brand personality is that of today's modern, confident, intelligent and aware woman. Deepika is the perfect embodiment of this personality."

How is Fiama Di Wills Skinsense soap any different from an ordinary soap? ITC claims that ordinary soaps tend to wash away the precious proteins from the skin, making it dry and lifeless over time. Formulated with unique plant derived complex, Fiama Di Wills Skinsense is a mild green colored soap that improves retention of proteins on the skin’s surface to give 6pro care. 6 Pro proteins keep the skin Moisturized, Youthful, Radiant, Supple, Even toned and Smooth. Other features: the soap packaging has been developed by a leading European design firm and the fragrance has been developed by an international house in France. The soap is available in 100 g priced at Rs. 40/- and 70 g priced at Rs.30/-.

Fiama Di Wills Skinsense Soft Green Soap

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Did you know?

Did you know some recent studies have found?

• that staying active is the key to feeling young.
• that women who drink two or more cans of soda pop per day are nearly twice as likely to show early signs of kidney disease.
• that severe depression may silently break a seemingly healthy woman's heart.
• that women in strained marriages are more likely than other wives to have high blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease.
• that warmer weather and changes in atmospheric pressure could trigger headaches and migraines.
• that children distressed by family fighting have higher stress hormones.
• that uncertainty, rather than negative feedback is a powerful stress producer.
• that gender plays a role when it comes to achieving well-being, and that men are much less likely to feel and express gratitude than women.

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Time-Saving Makeover Tips for Busy Moms

Fitness blogger Rachel shows how short hair styles and eye brightening make up can polish your look -- fast

Our makeover dream team shows how a busy mom can add sophistication to her look in less than 10 minutes. Follow her amazing transformation to pick up time-saving tips for yourself. See tips

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