Do not get unnecessarily wet in the rain. Even if you get wet and catch a cold, then immediately drink chicken soup. Chicken soup is a very good antidote to cold. When you catch cold you get rough bits of skin on the nose which look very ugly. Rub a little cold cream or Vaseline on the nose and then use a soft piece of toweling material for removing the skin.
How are you going to maintain good looks in this humid season?
Massage your face with a nourishing cream every night before going to bed. Massage in upward movements and never in downward movements. Twice a week apply this beauty mask on the face. Mix with egg¬yolk, 1 teaspoon of orange juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and a few drops each of rose water and lime juice. Wash off after 20 minutes to give the skin a soft glow.Boil some ripe tomatoes in little water. Strain the liquid and use it to wash your face to remove extra greasiness of the skin during this season.
If taken regularly with ginger juice and honey it not only stimulates appetite but also prevents cough and cold, fever and pneumonia.
A. It is important to keep a constant check on your weight because in rainy season most of us turn couch potatoes gorging on hot bhajias, tea, samosas, halwas and other fattening foods. You can enjoy these once a while but remember to exercise to burn off the extra calories. If you cannot go outdoors then you can walk up and down your staircase a few times.This is also a form of exercise which burns calories.
B. Xtra attention given to your skin: If your face has natural tendency towards dryness, take a yolk of an egg and mix in ¼ teaspoon cream of milk and a few drops of rose water. Wash off after 15 minutes to make the skin soft and smooth.
C. Yourself: Whether it is raining or any other season you should always enjoy every season and keep your mind lively and try to maintain a cheerful positive disposition.
D. Zest: Always enjoy every moment God has given you. Go out feel the rain on you face. Get drenched once in a while by walking in the rain and enjoy bhutta (corn - on - the cob) with salt and chili which will put fire in your lips and heart and sparkle of life in your eyes.
You can play a lot with your look this season because of the monsoons have a lot to offer. Minimalism is the keyword this season.
Makeup
Face
Eyes
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Never step out of the house without applying waterproof makeup products like waterproof makeup, waterproof mascara and waterproof eyeliner to avoid ugly smudgy eyes. Avoid wearing Kohl however, if you are a hardcore fan of kajal, L'Oreal Eye pencil is worth relying on during heavy showers as it smudge proof. Light green and cream eye shadow lined with a thin liner and two coats of mascara are for those sparkling eyes.
Cheeks
Lips
Hair
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Oil your scalp every weekend with olive oil two hours before your hair wash. It is very important to keep your scalp clean and nourished. Never step out in the rain with oil in your hair, it can cause irritation and dandruff on the scalp. Wash your hair thrice a week during this season. It is best to keep your hair short to mid length for easy maintenance. Black hair colour is blazing hot this season.
Clothing
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Be smart and say no to leather. Stay miles away from white and light coloured clothes. After all you don't want to look like a wannabe bollywood starlet. Bright reds, oranges, greens and yellows are 'in' colours this season. Denims are a total no-no.Capris, short skirts, knee length bermudas is what you want to get caught with. Transparent raincoats and stylish umbrellas are a strict dress code for the rainy days.
Shoes
- Rubber slippers embellished with funky designs and colours like orange, dark blue and red work great this season. Say no to leather, canvas and cloth this season. Rexene made shoes is the best alternative for funky monsoon footwear.
Bags
Jewellery
- Minimal Jewellery is the best option this season. Stay away from anklets and leather wristbands. Steel watches and wristbands are hot this season.
With all the style advice given to you for this season, are you geared up to beat the rains?
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