Get rid of ingrown hairs

Get rid of ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairs, commonly known as razor bumps, are hairs that have curled around and grown back into the skin instead of rising up from it. Baking soda has a soothing effect on the skin due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, it helps relieve itching by exfoliating the skin and also reduces redness caused by ingrown hairs.
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16 COOL THINGS TO MAKE FROM YOUR OLD T-SHIRTS

16 COOL THINGS TO MAKE FROM YOUR OLD T-SHIRTS
How many old t-shirts do you have just taking up space in your closet? If you’re like us, you may be embarrassed to admit the number of old, ratty t-shirts from your glory days that you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of. The good news is that you can still cling to the clothes (and the memories), but by using those t-shirts to make something cool and creative. Here are 16 clever ways to recycle t-shirts, and many of the projects are no-sew!
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8 Weight Loss Habits That Keep the Weight off

8 WEIGHT LOSS HABITS THAT KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF

Losing weight is something the majority of Americans need to do. However, it’s all about finding what works for you. Losing weight fast is only recommended if you have the weight to lose. Always consult your doctor and never put yourself in a position to harm yourself.

  • Stop eating sugar: One of the best ways to lose weight fast is to stop eating sugar. Your body will take a few days to react, but after a few days you will stop dropping weight. In some freak way, your body hold onto the chemicals in sugar, making it difficult for you to lose weight.
  • Stop eating starchy veggies: You may think food like potatoes and bread are harmless, but they are not. Not only are they making you gain weight, they are making it difficult for you to lose weight.
  • Get a Buddy!  It is easier, a LOT easier, to lose weight when you have accountability, someone to keep you on track!
  • Eat a low carb diet: If you really want to lose weight fast, you can cut out all carbs, but keep in mind your body does need some carbs. Eating a low carb diet may make you lose weight a tad bit slower, but it’ll help keep your blood sugar leveled out.
  • Exercise two times a day: Burning the fat on your body is easy if you start exercising. Exercising allows your body to burn extra body fat after it burns off the fuel that’s in your tummy. Exercising can also help you get better results as far as seeing changes in your body.
  • Eat every three hours: If you are someone who eats every second of every day, you need to stop. Start eating every three hours. Allow your body time to burn the food in your tummy, so it can start working on your body fat.
  • Get a set of labels and a marker.  Keep track of your water goals throughout the day!
  • Flush out the toxins in your body: Drinking water can help you lose weight fast because you are flushing all of the toxins out of your body. Drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water is recommended. It may take a few days to see any results, but it does work.
  • Get a Smaller Plate and Fork.  It’s crazy, but it works!  Portion control is much easier to follow with a smaller plate.  Without thinking about it you will start to eat fewer calories and smaller portions.
Losing weight fast is okay for some people, but not for all people. Weight loss can help you lead a healthier life. After you do start losing weight quickly, your body may plateau which will give you the opportunity to switch things up to get it losing again.

20 DIY Home Remedies for Acidity

20 DIY Home Remedies for Acidity
Acidity is defined as a condition where the excessive amounts of acid is generally secreted by the gastric glands of stomach. We all require acid (hydrochloric acid) which is produced by the stomach or body for performing the function of digesting the food which we eat. If this acid which is produced is more than the required amount of the body, then these excessive gastric juices will move from stomach to lower part of the esophagus and thus affects this esophagus or the inner lining of the stomach seriously. This condition leads to acidic stomach or acidity.
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Brilliant Ways To Get Rid of Dark Underarms

Brilliant Ways To Get Rid of Dark Underarms
Dark coloration of the skin in the underarms region is usually not a disease or medical condition. Dark underarms can be thought of as the skin’s response to exposure to certain elements, similar to a suntan that results from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Some of the main causes of dark underarms are shaving, regular use of hair removing creams, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms, accumulation of dead skin cells, and use of alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants.
You can easily get rid of dark underarms using simple home remedies that are safe, effective, natural and affordable.

Try a natural bleaching agent.

The acidic, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties in some vegetables and fruits allow them to lighten the skin naturally. Potatoes, cucumbers and lemons are three that can help eliminate dark skin under the arms.
  • Potato – Thinly slice a potato and rub a slice on the dark area. Or, you can grate some of the potato to release the “juice.” Apply this juice to your underarms, let it dry 10 minutes and rinse.
  • Cucumber – Just as you did with the potato, you can rub cucumber slices on the affected area or grate some of the cucumber and use the juice. You can go a step further and add a few drops of lemon juice and some turmeric (enough to make a paste) to the cucumber juice. Apply the paste, wait a half hour and wash off.
  • Lemon – Rub a thick slice of lemon on the dark area; the fruit will remove dead skin cells and lighten the skin. Follow-up by washing and, if necessary, applying moisturizer. (With continued use, lemons can dry out the skin). Add a small amount of tumeric, plain yogurt or honey to lemon juice to make a paste that can be left on for 10 minutes and then rinsed clean.
  • Egg oil – Gently massage egg oil on the dark area and leave on overnight; the omega-3 in egg oil promote re-epithelisation (new skin cells) which make the skin smooth and light. Wash in the morning with a pH balanced soap or body wash.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used to make an exfoliating scrub to get rid of dark underarms. This will help remove dead skin cells, which is one of the main causes of dark underarms. It will also help unclog skin pores.
  1. Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste.
  2. Use this paste to scrub your underarms.
  3. Wash it off and pat dry the area thoroughly.
  4. Repeat a few times a week.
You can also apply a light dusting of equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch to neutralize body odor.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as an effective natural deodorant.
  1. Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil.
  2. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Wash it off with mild soap and lukewarm water.
  4. Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.

Make a whitening pack.

If you’re willing to commit to a frequent treatment regimen, you can try a natural whitening pack made from gram flour (also known a chickpea flour). Mix the flour with yogurt, lemon and a little turmeric to form a thick paste. Apply and leave in place for at least 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Apply this whitening paste daily for two weeks and then three times a week to speed up the whitening effect.

Skip deodorants.

The strong antiperspirant chemicals of deodorants often darken underarms by an inflammatory response. Very few people actually have a problem with body odor and most do not need the widely advertised deodorants.

Orange Peel

Orange peels can be used to lighten the skin under your arms, thanks to their skin lightening and exfoliating properties.
  1. Put some orange peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely.
  2. Grind the dried peels into powder form.
  3. Mix two teaspoons of powdered orange peels with enough rose water and milk to make a thick paste.
  4. Gently scrub your underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Finally, wash the area with cold water.
  6. Repeat the process two or three times a week.

10 Yoga Poses for Stress & Anxiety

10 Yoga Poses for Stress & Anxiety
Practicing yoga is not only an effective stress reliever, but also a way to ease symptoms of anxiety. By transferring focus and attention to the body and breath, yoga can help to temper anxiety while also releasing physical tension. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting roughly 40 million adults nationwide, or about 18 percent of us.
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15 BRILLIANT STINKY SHOE SOLUTIONS SO YOU CAN BREATHE EASIER

15 BRILLIANT STINKY SHOE SOLUTIONS SO YOU CAN BREATHE EASIER
Are you embarrassed by your stinky shoes? Do you cringe whenever you have to take your shoes off in front of others? It happens to most of us, but the good news is that your shoes can smell fresh again in no time. With these tips and tricks, your shoes will no longer be a nuisance to your nose!
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3 Ways to Stimulate Hair Growth

3 Ways to Stimulate Hair Growth
Here at MDC, we are lucky enough to have a panel of experts to sound off on those topics that leave the everyday girl scratching her head. Today, for example, we asked hair guru Zachary Morad to give us tips on how to stimulate hair growth.
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Winter Beauty Hacks Every Girl Needs to Know

Winter Beauty Hacks Every Girl Needs to Know
Winter is no time to go easy on your beauty routine. The cold, dry air can wreak havoc on your skin, hair and lips. We’ve put together some essential winter beauty hacks to help you stay silky smooth and comfortable all season long.
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Do It Yourself Body Wrap to Lose Weight

Do It Yourself Body Wrap to Lose Weight
A DIY Body Wrap You Can Make Right Know
Slimming body wraps for weight loss plans are an up and coming trend in the weight loss community. The best way to go about losing weight is a weight loss diet plan, but body wraps can help you target specific areas of your body for instantly slimming results. According to Debra Jaliman, an MD who also reviews on WebMD, body wrap results are not permanent, but can help you slim down for an important event or a fun day at the beach. Do it yourself body wraps for weight loss are a safe and effective way to go about losing weight that save you a great deal of money. Store brand body wraps can average in the $100 area, but body wraps at home can drastically cut that price.
One natural recipe for body wraps at home is:
2 cups Dead Sea clay
1/2 cup chamomile powder
1 cup sea salt
1/2 cup parsley powder
18 mL essential oils
1 cup kelp powder
2 tbsp aloe vera gel
2 tbsp shea oil
1.8 liters water
Medical bandages
This recipe is safe to use for all parts of the body including: arms, chest, legs, buttocks, thighs and abs.
A recipe safe for the face is:
Natural mud
Olive oil
Powdered ginger
Rosemary oil
Water
Face mask to wrap with
How to use a body wrap:
Set up a clean, dry area of the home that can stay very warm
Boil water then blend all ingredients and add to boiling water.
Let mixture cool for 15 minutes then soak bandages in the mixture
Apply soaked bandages tightly to your naked body
Leave body wrap in place for at least 45 minutes but no longer than 60 minutes
Suggested use of body wraps is once weekly for up to six weeks and up to once monthly for maintenance after the six week period. Wraps are safe enough to be done daily to help achieve quicker results if need be.
There are a few tips to remember when using a body wrap.
Before using any body wrap, you should always strive to eat clean and avoid substances that are unhealthy for you such as caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes
Drink plenty of water before and after you use any body wrap to help your body rid itself of toxins
Take before and after pictures to help you see instant results
A weight loss diet plan can be hard to stay focused on and may not yield desired results for a particular event. Although weight loss plans may not give you desired results in the desired time, do it yourself body wraps at home can help give you that extra boost.

Cute, Interesting and Easy Hair Styles

Cute, Interesting and Easy Hair Styles
Cute, Interesting and Easy Hair Styles u can see from this picture. You can choose your own style easily. Iy helps u decide your own hair style for your outfit and daily combination.
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23 Easy DIY Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him

23 Easy DIY Anniversary Gift Ideas for Him
Whether you are six months or six years together – you will want to give him a special gift to show him how much he means to you. From a romantic mixed CD to typography wall art – check out these sweet ideas to show your love.
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30 Simple Exercises to Reduce Tummy

30 Simple Exercises to Reduce Tummy
Do you want to reduce your tummy fat? Tummy is a result of obesity but don’t worry we are here to help you. To reduce tummy fat most of the people choose dieting but they don’t know their side effects. The only way to lose the tummy is the exercise.
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Brilliant Clothing Items You Didn’t Know You Could Buy

Brilliant Clothing Items You Didn’t Know You Could Buy
Like most people, I love a good invention, but even the really simple things get me excited. Anything that makes life easier or more comfortable is alright in my book. I’m especially a sucker for clothing items that make my wardrobe less of a hassle. Besides, who doesn’t need a wrist wallet or a beverage pouch hoodie? We all do!
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Clothing Tips Every Girl Should Know

Clothing Tips Every Girl Should Know
It’s something we do every day — wear clothes! So, it somehow makes sense that we all have a few clothing tips and tricks up our sleeve. Everything from style and fashion to little tricks that help with all of the dilemmas we have with our bra straps, tight jeans, and uncomfortable shoes. These are all clothing tips that made me think “Why didn’t I think of that?!”. So, I thought I’d pass the wisdom on for other people that wear clothes. I figured there were a lot of you, so here we go!
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