Do you stare at yourself in the mirror and try to squeeze the blackheads on your nose? I do, from my nose in particular. Whenever I stare too long to notice the darkening pricks, I use my fingers to pick at them but in vain. Bad move. Using my fingers to unsuccessfully clear the clogged pores and stubborn blackheads (that just won’t come off) will not only cause irritation and … [Read more...]
Best Looks From Venice Film Festival 2020!
The 77th Venice Film Festival amidst the pandemic rampant is like no other. Yes, the films usually take a backseat when it comes to these film festivals when the bar is set too high for fashion watchers. But celebrities sauntering the red carpet in glamorous dresses with face masks while maintaining a physical distance to a muted audience couldn’t get any more bizarre. Best … [Read more...]
Lymphatic Drainage Facial Massage: What’s All The Fuss About?
We have 42 muscles on our face. All of which are dedicated to making expressions and showing emotions on our face. So, one can only imagine how beneficial a facial massage will be to relax those muscles. One such insanely useful massage is lymphatic drainage facial massage that targets the lymph-nodes and as a result, drains toxins. Now, what is all the fuss about this … [Read more...]
Truth About Belly Button Oiling – Pechoti Method Myths Debunked!
Until recently, I believed that the belly button doesn’t serve any purpose once the umbilical cord connected with the mother is severed. I assumed the sole purpose of this particular origin point was giving oxygen and nutrients to the embryo from the mother and as that function ends after the cutting of the umbilical cord, what else could the belly button function for? Well, a … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Fennel Tea You Didn’t Know!
A town in Greece where the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE took place is named Marathon. To my surprise, the Greek word “marathon” literally means “a place full of fennel” as the town was originally named so because of an abundance of fennel plants in the area. The ancient tall herb with hollow stems, feathery leaves, and yellow flowers is believed to be an effective medicinal … [Read more...]