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Confession - I am a toiletries junkie.
I am also forgetful and a little bit messy. (I’m also a Virgo, which is weird, because I thought that would make me neater.)
Anyway, being a forgetful and messy toiletries junkie hasn’t being very good for my pocketbook (or the state of my room).
To illustrate this, I feel a […]

If you have ever battled with a clump of tangled hair, then you know how frustrating it is trying to work a comb through the mess.
Using conditioner on the wet clump might make it easier to untangle. And if you have the patience, this should work quite well.
However, sometimes the tangle is so bad […]

About two months ago, I was standing in the bus next to a pretty big guy. We were both holding onto the metal railings when the bus jerked to a sudden stop. I managed to stay on my feet but the guy lost his balance and flailed in my direction.
Unfortunately, when he landed, he […]

This is an oldie but a goodie.
If you take hot showers like most people, you probably have a problem of facing a fogged up mirror in the bathroom.
This is easily remedied by any number of things you have lying around the bathroom. Soap (liquid or bar soap, it doesn’t matter), shampoo, conditioner, shaving […]

Some actives in skin creams require you to keep the product in cooler temperatures wherever possible. The easiest thing to do would be to pop it into the fridge.
But if you don’t have unfettered access to your fridge (for example, if you’re travelling or living with roommates) or you just can’t be arsed to […]

With the holy month of Ramadhan upon us, Muslims all over the world will fast from dusk to dawn.
While Muslims fast in observation of one of the five pillars of Islam, the act of fasting itself is also extremely therapeutic and offers a myriad of health benefits.
Why Fasting Helps: When your body stops […]

Candida is basically an overgrowth of yeast. It will normally show itself through thrush (a white discharge).
Oral candida will show up a white layer on the tongue and at the back of the roof of your mouth. Vaginal candida will involve some itching and a whitish discharge.
Candida is a fungus that responds well to […]

Remember the joy of breaking out new make-up?
Whether its a new compact powder, foundation, eye-shadow, or blusher, it slid on effortlessly and your skin looked really, really good that day. But with all good things, it didn’t last very long, did it?
After a few short days, you wonder - was it real? Or […]

If you’re like me, you probably have a few old bottles of perfume lying around, gathering dust.
Instead of throwing them away, here are a few ways you can make good use of your old perfumes. Before you do this, just be sure that you still love the scent first.
1) Use them to freshen the air […]

If you find that your nail polish chips and peels off easily, it could be due to the natural oils on your nail.
To fix this, dab some astringent or facial toner over your nails before applying any polish. This will remove all traces of oil residue and help the nail polish adhere to your […]

Let’s face it, getting bit by mosquitoes and putting up with the itchy welts is a pain.
There’s plenty of commercial insect repellants and sprays that can help make you unappealing to pesky mosquitoes. But if you’re caught unprepared and don’t have any on hand, here’s an equally effective method using Vicks VapoRub.
How to use […]

This one is for the ladies, and some men too.
Do you ever notice how your perfectly blended concealer looks not-quite-so-perfect somewhere else?
No, you’re not crazy. Its all to do with lighting.
Some people even avoid certain types of lighting because they know their make-up always looks worse under those types of lights.
But you […]

I *love* using pore strips.
There’s something deeply satisfying abt the rip-off. I also like getting a look at the nasties stuck on the strip. (Okay, some people may find it gross, but whatever. )
What follows is just a quick tip I want to share about buying pore strips.
Whether you buy the regular white […]

I have very long hair and I use a wide-toothed comb. Over time, an astonishing amount of lint and dirt will accumulate in the teeth of the comb, and I normally pull it out with a tissue, and run it under some running water.
This isn’t the best way of course, just quick and lazy. […]