7 Home Remedies And Tips: Don't Let Pimples Spoil Your Groove

Too many people, myself inclusive have been plagued by pesky adolescent pimples and acne that followed us into adulthood. It's very disturbing when you do all you can to keep your face clean and healthy and yet people keep asking you if you're sick or something because of all the unsightly swellings all over your face. I have tried so many facial rubs, scrubs and creams. Some of them even had side effects that were worse than the pimples (you don't wanna know the gist!) There was also the angle of trying to cover it all up with foundation and layers of powder, that only ended up blocking my pores and irritating my skin further. After all the experimenting, I reached the conclusion that home remedies that are all natural seem to be the best way to keep pimples at bay forever. Here are 7 ways to go about that.

Lemon Water: More Than What You Think You Know!

A couple of months ago, my sister got serious, I mean very serious about weight loss and fitness. She really tried to infect me with the fitness fever but it didn't quite latch on. She would go on and on about how important it was to watch my weight and I would just shake it all off and insist that I was fit enough and loved how I look. Top on the list of her fitness sermons was the benefits of drinking warm lemon water first thing every morning.

Teeth Problems? Coconut Oil To The Rescue!

Every Nigerian that was born and bred on Nigerian soil probably knows how good coconut oil is. Trust our Yoruba mothers, they discovered the secret to fresh and soft skin in 'adi agbon' years ago. It's great for the hair too but new discoveries show that coconut oil can even save you teeth stress and expensive trips to the dentist too!

The process is simple, it might seem a bit uncomfortable, but wouldn't you rather use coconut oil than sit in a dentists's chair?

3 Effective DIY Tricks To Get Rid Of Dark Elbows And Knees

Dark and wrinkled elbows and knees are definitely not pretty, particularly for people who are light skinned. Thanks to those teachers that made us kneel down as punishment and all those years of putting our bare elbows on wooden table tops! However, the good news is that you don't have to live with it all your life. Better still, you don't need to break a bank to get rid of them. You can make DIY remedies from cheap ingredients you probably already have at home.

5 Habits For Healthy And Sustainable Weight Loss

Thanks to the lifestyle of the day, more and more people are struggling to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. The struggle is so real and laziness is extreme such that people now subscribe to fad diets or even drugs just to shed some weight. Unfortunately, these easier means of weight loss are not only unhealthy, they are also unsustainable. You just can't stay on a diet forever, and you also have no idea what side effects those weight loss drugs could be. There are better ways to stay fit:

Only People Who Hate Their Hands Ignore This!

I have a particular friend whose hands I love to shake, not only shake them but also hold on to them for longer than necessary, and no, it's not about a crush, it's because his hands are soft like a baby's. I really don't know how he does it, and if we weren't so close, I would feel embarrassed about letting him touch my hands at all since mine feel so hard compared to his. I figured it should be the other way round, what's a guy doing with hands so soft anyway? (I think it's just his genes anyway, considering all the hard work he does with those hands!)

Have You Ever Wondered About How To Make Yourself Photogenic? (Because You Can!)

Wanna look photoshopped without Photoshop?

You know how some people always effortlessly look amazing and flawless in just about almost every photo they appear in? That's what's called being photogenic and although it doesn't naturally come to all of us, there are ways to make oneself a bit more photogenic. In these times when we all want to keep taking photos to share, I think it's nice to be photogenic (so you can avoid having to take 10 - 15 shots all the time before getting 1 perfect one - like me).

'Beauty' Tips For Men: How To Pick The Perfect Beard Style For Your Face

Don't look so surprised about the title, it's not only ladies that deserve or try to look good, men like to look dapper too. But that was just a joke, I actually meant grooming tips. Good grooming makes a man stand out as confident and capable. Learn a thing or two after the cut about how to get the perfect beard style for your face and look like the perfect gentleman.

The Ultimate Guide To getting A Flat Stomach (Takes Just 5 Minutes Everyday!)

Beauty is not just about a pretty face, a pretty (and healthy) body is just as important. For most ladies, one of the most embarrassing things is a big belly. Interestingly, you don't even have to be fat to get a big belly, slim girls have big tummies too! Annoying thing is, big tummies don't just disappear, even with all the dieting you do. You have to work for it. That gets difficult sometimes because there's just no time, right? Well, this is a way to remove belly fat by working out for just 5 minutes everyday! Really, that's not too much to ask from anybody.

How To Make Perfumes And Fragrances Last Longer

One Sunday last month, I got to church a bit late, they were singing already and so I hurried along to take a seat. A few seconds later, other people came in and sat down on my row and all of a sudden, there was this strong, overpowering smell of perfume. I looked to my left and all that smell was coming from the man in a nicely starched shirt beside me, and the perfume had a floral scent!

How To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth

Who doesn't want a mouth full of teeth that are whiter than pearls and smiles that dazzle? In fact, if you are like me, you would want teeth so white that the toothpaste companies will be running after you to use you in their adverts! Teeth naturally get yellow with age, and so the need to whiten them every now and then arises. When we say white teeth, most people think charcoal. But hey, there are other natural ways to whiten your teeth without first blackening them.

Naturally Get Rid Of Those Ugly Stretch Marks Now!

Just the other day, I was looking at a certain makeup artist's works and I was getting really impressed. Her work was flawless really, and the transformation of her clients was just amazing...until I saw one photo that just threw me off. The makeup was flawless again on that particular fair skinned girl, but she was wearing a tube gown and as my eyes ventured to her shoulders, I was thrown off by the irritating red marks that snaked across them like fat, angry worms - stretch marks! 

Black Girl: Natural Hair Killer Looks

You know it just like I do, for now, natural hair is the rave among Nigerian women. It's cool, really cool, but oftentimes challenging to style. I salute women like Omoni Oboli, Chimamanda Adichie, Nse Ikpe Etim and other black and bold women who rock the natural look. If you are wearing your natural hair too and you have run out of interesting styling ideas, take a look at these styles. They are bound to attract admiring stares and bring in nice compliments. If you've always considered transitioning to natural hair, these inspiring styles may just give you the push you need!

The Ultimate Beauty And Health Ingredients You'll Ever Need: Honey And Cinnamon

When you wonder about the perfect natural beauty ingredients you need, Peashealth says you should think no further than the mixture of honey and cinnamon. Personally, when I hear honey, I think of pancakes and green tea, when I hear cinnamon, I think of bread (cinnamon rolls), and when I hear honey and cinnamon together in the same sentence, my mind just explodes in a splash of delightful and exciting recipes. Apparently, honey and cinnamon are a lot more useful than just as food. Checkout these totally dope uses of honey and cinnamon. The nos 8 and 9 uses are particularly important to me!

Ladies, Let's Talk About The Perfect Brows And The Shape Of Your face

Getting the perfect carved eyebrows are very important for a woman. They define your face. Especially for those of us that do not wear makeup, getting statement eyebrows is very important. However, you can't admire angled brows on someone's face and think they'll work on your own round shaped face. The shape of your face and the shape of your brows must match.

Beauty Talk: What To Do About That Pesky Pimple Problem

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Man, woman, Young, old, pimples is probably a pesky skin problem that most of us deal with or have had to deal with at some point or the other. In fact, statistics have it that acne affects 90% of teenagers and between 50 - 60% of adults. I fervently wish that I belong to that lucky minority group that has never had a pimple problem. The good news however is that you can be rid of them - without exposing your face to harsh chemicals!

Beauty Talk: This Natural Hair Rave

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Sometimes, I just don’t understand the trends of what’s fashionable and what’s not. It appears like things are changing so quickly and people like me are constantly struggling to keep up. Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t having permed hair the ‘in thing’ back in the day?