Shahnaz Husain Beauty Tips

The arms are exposed areas of the body. They suffer from dryness during winter and also become tanned on exposure to the sun. Before your bath, apply olive oil of sesame seed (til) oil on the arms, massaging it into the skin. We recommend Shaherb Body Massage Oil, which contains sandalwood, almond oil and olive oil. During your bath, scrub the arms with a loofah or towel. Use mild glycerin soap, or a soap-free body gel. Twice a week use a body scrub, like Shascrub Face and Body Scrub. It helps to remove tan and brighten the skin. To remove tan, you can also apply Shadew Turmeric Treatment on the arms before your bath. Home Remedies Ground almonds make a good home scrub. Soak almonds in hot water till the skin comes out easily. Then allow them to become totally dry. Grind them into a powder, making sure to follow absolute hygiene and cleanliness. Keep this powder in an airtight jar. Every morning, add a little curd to two teaspoons of the powder and rub the mixture gently on the ski...

During winter, the feet can become really dry and need special care. Give yourself a weekly foot spa treatment at home to revitalize the skin. Soak your feet in hot water, adding some coarse salt and coconut oil. Add rose petals to heighten the experience. After washing the feet, take 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 3 tablespoon coarse sugar. Mix together till it becomes a paste. Apply and rub into the skin of the feet. Rinse off after 15 minutes. This helps to nourish the skin and lighten skin colour. Or have a weekly pedicure or foot spa treatments at a salon. They are great ways of taking care of the feet and preventing dryness. These salon treatments also include foot massage, which is most relaxing. Problems like dry skin and cracked heels can be prevented by giving the feet daily care, massaging the skin with creams. After your bath, apply cream while the skin is still damp. It helps to seal in moisture. Follow a one-week daily treatment for cra...

Holi Skin Care Before Playing Holi The dry “Gulal” and the wet colours of today contain chemicals, shiny particles of mica and even lead, as well as powdered glass, acids and alkalis. These substances affect the skin adversely, leading to allergies, itching, rash, pimples or dryness. Holi is played out of doors. So protect your skin from the sun. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out in the sun, on the face, neck and arms. We recommend Total Care All Day Long Sun Block SPF 25. If your skin is prone to pigmented patches, Total Care All Day Long Sun Block SPF 40. For oily skin, apply Total Care All Day Long Sunscreen Gel SPF 20. Wait for a few minutes and then apply Shabase sandalwood cream mixed with Shamoist for dry skin and Shabase mixed with Shasilk matte moisturiser for oily skin For the hair, apply leave on conditioner or hair serum before playing Holi. This protects the hair from the effects of sun exposure and dryness caused by colours. Take very little, spread ...

The Gulal and wet colours contain chemicals and many other substances like mica, lead, glass pieces, acids, alkalis and so on. These substances collect on the scalp, causing dryness and itching. The hair texture suffers, becoming dry, rough and unmanageable. Apply leave-on conditioner or hair serum on hair before playing holi. This protects the hair from the effects of sun exposure and dryness caused by colours. Hair Cream containing sunscreen is also available. We recommend Platinum Scalp Serum, Shahnaz Husain Hair Serum and Saffron Hair Cream with sunscreen. Take very little, spread on both palms and massage lightly into the hair, or smooth palms over the hair. Or, you can apply Shalocks Herbal Hair Oil on the hair. This also helps to protect the hair. The real problem is removal of colours after playing holi. While washing the hair, first rinse with plenty of plain water to wash away the dry colours and tiny particles of mica. Then apply Shamla Plus herbal hair cle...

I am often asked if oil massages enhance growth and keep hair healthy. Actually, the application of oil with a light massage helps to soften the texture of the hair and also stimulates blood circulation to the follicles. The hair is fed by the nutrients in the blood stream. Good blood circulation to the follicles helps nutrition and is thus necessary for hair growth. Pure coconut oil is said to help hair growth. It is probably the most popular oil for the hair inIndia. It is said to strengthen the hair and make it thick and shiny. The application of oil with a light massage helps to stimulate blood circulation to the follicles and also softens hair texture. The hair should not be rubbed vigorously. Only the finger tips should be used, to actually move the scalp with small rotary movements. Coconut oil is also said to be beneficial for the skin too, as it soothes sun-damage and has a healing effect. It softens the skin and gives it a smoother and more youthful appearance. Ayur...

Damaged hair can be dry and brittle and tends to break off easily, or acquires split ends. Actually, damaged hair is weak and can eventually lead to hair loss. The most common causes of hair damage are repeated use of chemical hair styling lotions, or colouring, dyeing, bleaching and direct heat applications. The chemical lotions disrupt the normal acid-alkaline balance of the scalp too and leave it prone to problems. Damaged hair means that it is time to detox. First of all, discontinue the procedures that lead to damage. Damaged hair is in a fragile condition, so treat it gently. Avoid brushes and use a wide toothed comb with smooth edges. To heal damaged hair, have detox treatments to help nurse the hair back to good health. First of all, have the hair trimmed to remove split ends. Then start with warm oil therapy. Mix one part castor oil with two parts coconut oil, or use Shalocks herbal hair oil. Heat and apply on the hair. Remember to apply on the ends too. Then dip a towel in...

Acne usually occurs on an oily skin. That is why it is common during teenage, when the body goes through hormonal activity, which also activates the oil glands. Daily cleansing and skin care, with appropriate products, is the only way of protecting the skin from acne. The pores must be kept free of hardened oil and the oiliness of the skin surface should be reduced. If the skin is oily, an astringent skin tonic should be used after cleansing. Wipe the face with it, using cotton wool. Some natural ingredients, like cucumber, have an astringent effect. Apply cucumber juice by itself on the face and wash it off with plain water after 15 minutes. Or, mix cucumber juice with a little rose water, for an astringent-toner. Night-time cleansing is a must to get rid of make-up, stale oil and sweat deposits and pollutants. For acne, medicated cleansers are available. Avoid oily creams and moisturizers. Apply sandalwood paste on pimples, acne and boils. If there is a rash, mix sandalwood pas...

Twenties & Thirties During the twenties and thirties, basic skin care should be geared towards maintenance and protection, so that the skin does not begin to age prematurely. All make-up should be removed before bedtime, so that the skin is allowed to “breathe.” Have regular salon facials to tone and protect the skin. The 30s are the child bearing years. Seek help for chloasma (dark patches), common during pregnancy. Protect the skin with sunscreen to preserve youthful qualities. Forties Protection of the skin is even more important as one grows older. Apply sunscreen before going out in the sun. Regular exfoliation with masks or scrubs helps to improve the process of cell renewal and preserve youthful qualities of the skin. Pay attention to the daily care of the area around eyes, with a light massage and application of under-eye creams and lotions. Have salon facials, with massage, toning and nourishing on a daily basis to help delay visible ageing signs. A...

There are many natural skin whitening methods, which are better than bleaching. The use of chemical bleaches has detrimental effects on the skin making it dry and dull. The skin loses its healthy texture and glow, becomes vulnerable to the signs of early ageing. Facial scrubs are quite useful for removing tan. Ingredients like saffron, cucumber, lemon, almonds, turmeric, yogurt, buttermilk, tomato, etc., help to lighten skin colour. These are certainly safer than chemical bleaches and actually benefit the skin in other ways. Ground almonds (badaam) make a good facial scrub. Add a little curd or cold milk to two teaspoons of grounds almonds and rub the mixture gently on the skin. Wash it off with water. Mixing rice powder with curd and using it as a scrub helps oily skins. Or, take 2 teaspoons curd, add a little turmeric (haldi) and apply daily. Wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes. To whiten oily skin: Mix cucumber pulp with yogurt and apply on the face daily. Wash it off aft...

Teenage is a time when there is much hormonal activity, which also affects the oil glands, leading to oily skin, blackheads, spots, pimples and acne. So, during the teen years, understand your skin type and give it the kind of care it needs. “Cleansing” is the keyword for teenage skin. The pores must be kept free of hardened oil and the oiliness of the skin must also be reduced. Use a face wash or cleanser that is specially formulated for oily skins, like Shahnaz Forever Tulsi Neem Face Wash, or Ooops Face Wash. If there is acne, cleanse with Shazema medicated cleanser. After cleansing, wipe the skin with a rose-based skin tonic, using cotton wool. Shahnaz Husain’s Sharose is ideal. Also, pat the skin briskly with the cotton wool pads. This improves blood circulation to the skin surface and adds a glow. The Shahnaz Signature salons also offer “clean-up” treatments that includes the removal of stubborn blackheads and prevent acne. Take treatments in good time. Shagrain mixed ...