Top 5 Face Packs with Milk You Must Add to Your Bridal Skin Care Regime

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Do you yearn for smooth and blemish-free skin with porcelain finish? Well, if you are a bride-to-be who is getting ready to present her best foot forward on her wedding day, then we are sure your answer will be a loud ‘yes’.

So, if you are yearning for skin that would make even Cleopatra (or, simply Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai or Yami Gautam) look pale, then try a beauty ingredient that never fails- Milk! Yes, milk is an excellent skin care ingredient with lots of beneficial properties. Raw milk is considered best for skin treatments. Besides, you can use milk in combination with several other ingredients to obtain more benefits.

Why is milk so good for skin?

Milk has numerous ingredients including lactic acid, calcium, potassium, vitamin B12, B6, A and D2, magnesium and proteins. These wonderful minerals help in regenerating cells, hydrating and moisturising the skin, repairing tissues, boosting collagen production and improving skin elasticity.

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Apart from these, milk acts as an amazing skin cleansing, exfoliating, anti-ageing, anti-pigmentation agent. With all these benefits, you cannot deny that milk is an excellent skin care ingredient.

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5 Face Packs with Milk

#1. Milk + Avocado = Youthful Skin

Here is the best natural face pack that you would need to fight the signs of premature ageing effectively, as both avocado and milk have anti-ageing properties. Also, this face pack, enriched with vitamin E and natural oils of avocado, helps to cleanse pores deeply and nourish the skin. It also preserves the natural moisture of the skin.

Mix one-fourth ripe avocado with one tablespoon milk and mix it well until it forms a smooth paste. Apply this mixture to the face generously. Keep it on for 20 minutes before washing it off.

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#2. Milk + Oatmeal = Cleansed Skin

Oatmeal is a natural scrub. When it is mixed with milk, you get scrubbing as well as nourishing effects. The fats present in whole milk keep the skin supple.

To prepare this mixture, take a tablespoon of oatmeal and add sufficient milk to make a thick paste. For extra goodness, add a mashed banana into this mix to form a thick paste to use it as a regular face scrub. Apply this mix on your face, and after 15 minutes scrub your face in circular motion for 4-5 minutes, and then rinse it off with normal water.

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P.S.: If you have dry skin, you might want to add a bit of honey into this mixture. Also remember to use whole milk instead of skimmed milk. But, if your skin is oily, then use skimmed milk.

#3. Milk + Turmeric = Blemish-free Skin

Turmeric is a wonder herb with lots of medicinal properties. It has antiseptic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also makes an excellent natural agent to fight acne, blemishes, as well as lightens the skin tone.

Take a teaspoon of pure turmeric and add raw milk to make a smooth paste. Apply this pack on your face, keep it on for 20 minutes and wash it off to reveal clean, radiant and fresh looking skin. You can mix honey to the mixture if you skin feels very dry. If you want to even out your skin tone or get rid of tough acne spots, then you can also add half-a-teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to this pack.

P.S.: For best results, wash your face with warm water to open the pores and enable deep penetration of this highly effective face pack.

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#4. Milk + Papaya = Bright and Refreshed Skin

Papaya is known for its amazing benefits for the skin. It tones, lightens and rejuvenates the skin.

To enhance the benefits of papaya, peel the fruit and grind it into a smooth paste. Mix a tablespoon of milk to a small cup of papaya paste. Apply the mixture on the skin and wash off after 15-20 minutes. Your skin is going to feel bright and radiant in a matter of few weeks if you use this pack regularly. If you have dry skin, then add a tablespoon of honey into the paste. Honey will moisturise and soften your skin, along with making it more radiant.

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#5. Milk + Orange peel powder = Even skin tone

If you want a face pack that gives your skin an immediate glow, then a mixture of milk and orange peel powder is your best bet. What’s more? This is an excellent anti-blemish pack as well. This pack will bless you with an even skin tone, easily and effectively.

Mix adequate milk to make a paste with orange rind powder. Apply it on the face. After 20 minutes, wet your face and remove the pack using gentle circular motion of your fingers. After removing the pack, rub an ice cube on your skin for 4-5 minutes.

P.S.: Orange peel powder is available in supermarkets and cosmetic stores. But, you can also make this at home by sun drying orange peels and then grinding them to form a powder.

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Extra Tip:

Well, if you don’t want to indulge in an elaborate face pack, but still wish to soak in the goodness of milk, then just apply raw milk on your face regularly. Using a cotton ball, dab some raw milk all over you face, and let it stay for 10-15 minutes before washing it off.

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Milk helps to reduce pigmentation, heals sunburn, and hydrates and moisturises your skin. For the best results and to target specific skin care troubles, use these milk recipes and say hello to glowing beautiful skin!

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9 Places Men Want to be Touched

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Relaxing is the most important step of arousal. Hence, much before you jump start to the action in the bedroom, indulge in little play to boost your man’s 'drive'. A little foreplay can do wonders between the sheets. Try the following tricks on your man and you won’t be disappointed.

#1. It is all on his face

As per Chinese medicine, yang is a kind of male energy that has been associated with male sexual drive for years and to top it all, male face is the ground for most of the yang channels. You got it right! Try and relax your partner’s mood by running your fingers gently over his face. Start from gently pressing his temple to relieve his pressure and then gently go down to his cheek and then lips. You will see a marked difference in his mood instantly.

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#2. Soothe the neckline

Neck is the next region to explore. Neck region that holds thyroid gland is believed to get stimulated upon gentle caresses, which is responsible for body’s metabolism, including his sexual drive. Start the action with a feather and arrange a flirtatious arrest of his Adam’s apple with your hands in a circular motion. After a while, switch the action with your lips!

#3. Play it along his ears

Ear lobe is a zone that has numerous nerve endings, so every time you touch his ear lobe, he will go crazy. Use imaginative ways to entice his senses by using your tongue, teeth or simply play with your fingers.

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#4. Magic touch for his hands

Though his palm can seem a bit rough to work under your gentle strokes, still this trick is quite effective to complete the business. Circle your fingers starting from the outer edge of his palm, slowly progressing towards the centre. Gently press the webs with your thumb and forefinger to ease his tension and see him go crazy.

#5. Route through the spine

His lower back can be a good route to arousal. Move and rub your fingers on the region just above the hip bone. This will generate heat, warm his skin and relax him. Now go gently towards the spine above while exerting the pressure. You can also entice his senses by tickling him very sensually with your hair.

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#6. Behind his knees

The region behind his knees is very delicate and has many nerves to stimulate his senses. This sensitive volatile spot can be explored to drive him into pleasure villa. Scratch gently behind his knees to generate heat and ticklish sensations.

#7. Bellybutton urges

His navel is an exciting spot to explore his urges. Start by making circles around the navel and then go towards the outer edge. But do remember, the amount of pressure has to remain consistent or the entire process can turn completely laughable. You can use a feather or maybe an ice cube to heighten his pleasure. Don't Miss: 8 Fun and Unusual Places to Have Sex 

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#8. Bottoms high

Soles of his feet are another tried and tested region. However, precaution should be taken while exercising the pressure or you will send him to one of his laughing sprees, which is something that is not going to get him into the mood. So, move your fingers gently like a rhythm.

#9. Caress the tresses

His hair is as important as the rest of his body. Run your fingers through his hair, very gently and sensually. Play with his locks, moving your fingers up and down his neck and ears. This would definitely prepare him for everything you have on your mind. 

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So, ladies, use these steps to heighten your bedroom experience and to send your man's spirits soaring!

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10 Romantic Things Every Couple Must Do On Their Honeymoon

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Marriage brings in a lot of drama, comedy and tragedy. However, before you experience a myriad of these flavours, why not catch the first trailer, with some fantasy elements? Well, every couple should get to taste the good aspects of getting married on their honeymoon. And, if you are still unsure about that ‘fantasy’ element, then here is your enlightenment chart. Take a look at the top ten things that you must try out as a couple, while on your honeymoon.

#1. Watch sunrise together

It might sound clichéd and seem like boring and laid-back, but this could be fun. Try getting up while it is still dawn, to catch the first glimpse of the sunrise together. Seeing a sunrise together brings in a sense of new beginning and a fresh start for the newly-married couples.

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#2. Order food for each other

This is a good way of find out the intricate details about your partner’s culinary choices. Order your partner’s favourite breakfast or lunch. Especially those who have had an arranged marriage should try this, as it will help you to know about your partner’s taste in food and drinks.

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#3. Make room for fine dining

Get elaborate and classy. Order the elements of fine dining, like a bottle of an expensive wine or champagne, caviar or lobster or anything exotic. To make the evening even more romantic, play out beautiful tracks. The ambiance will definitely get you both in mood for some close dancing as well.

#4. Do silly things

It is your honeymoon, so you need not be so serious and conscious about sex. Think about some interesting bedroom games. Have a pillow or a tickle fight with your partner, chase each other around the room, etc. This will make you two more caual and comfortable around each other.

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#5. Forbidden love

You are away from your home, in arms of the one you love, so how about making the best of it? Try things that you can never do at home. Talk about each other's fantasies and try them out. Just let your imagination run wild as no one would be knocking at your door!

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#6. Find some ‘me’ time

Marriage doesn’t mean that you two have to be together all the time. Simply being in each other’s company while doing your own thing, also helps the couples to define their individual space in a relationship. So, indulge in that ‘me’ time, by doing something you love.

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#7. Relax together with couple's spa

Honeymoon is all about relaxing. All that sightseeing can be compensated by relaxing in a good spa session. So, indulge in a relaxing body and mind therapy, by the way of spa.

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#8. Capture the candid moments

It will be fun to capture your partner off-guard by clicking away some candid shots. Click your partner's photograph when they are eating or sleeping or laughing at your jokes. These pictures will make memories that you will cherish forever.

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#9. Time to get adventurous

Indulge in some activity that will generate that an adrenaline rush within you. If you have fear of heights get into bungee jumping, or go for some deep sea scuba diving or snorkelling. You can also try some adventurous activities such as biking, trekking, river rafting, etc. This will also help you to see how supportive and caring your partner is.

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#10. Enjoy loads of intimacy

Although, a tad bit obvious, but yes this will break all sorts of barriers in your relationship. It will also make you cautious about each other’s comfort level. So, no matter how tired you are, do not forget to find time for some action in the bed.

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5 Things Apart From Your Looks That Drives Men Crazy

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It is usually believed by many women that what men really like in them is nothing but just their looks. Well, of course looks do matter, and they do get noticed by men when they first see you. But, it is not the only thing about you that might make the guys admire you. Apart from the appearance, there are many other things that most of the men like about women.

Believe it or not, but there is a lot other than your looks that can make him fall head over heels for you. Interested to know more? Well, here is a list of certain behavioural qualities that men love to see in women:

#1. Confidence

It is the greatest asset of every human being, and nothing is sexier than a woman who is comfortable in her own skin. Your confidence shows who you are, and how you control your life. Few men might get attracted towards the physical appearance only, but there are a lot of men who appreciate a woman’s confidence. Be it the confidence to face the world, fighting the odds, taking any decisions, or even your confidence about how you look, this strong attitude leaves a good impression about a woman on a man’s mind.

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#2. Caring Nature

It is right that men prefer to stay tough and independent in front of the whole world, but on the other side, they like to experience a little bit of motherly instinct in their women. They find such women attractive who can take care of them during tough times in a mature but tender way.

At times, even you might get clueless about how to take care of him when he is feeling low. Well do not worry. Here is a guide on How to Support Your Spouse During Tough Times

#3. Independent

Most of the men love to have a partner who is independent, and has set goals to succeed in life. They usually get attracted to the women who have their own identity, than just being a blind followers of their men. Men prefer someone with whom they can share their responsibilities, and can also ask for their opinions on the important decisions.

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#4. Simplicity

Men get attracted towards your simplicity and for many of them, it is far more important than the good looks. It is a woman’s graceful, tender, sensitive, nurturing and positive spirit that makes a man fall for her. On the other hand, they usually tend to get annoyed by the women who are too much into themselves or throw a lot of tantrums on them.

While you now know all that you will you need to make him fall for you, also know these 8 Relationship Secrets Men want All Women to Know, so that your bond gets stronger than ever.

#5. Respecting their privacy

Men are always attracted to the women who respect their privacy, and allow them to spend time with themselves. So give your man some space when he seems to be withdrawing, else he might lose his male equilibrium which can lead to arguments and petty bickering.

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So, you know what it takes to hold his attention, and make the love happen not at the first glance only, but for the rest of your life. These are the things every man notice when they are finding their match. So, do not settle just for a good relationship when you can make it a great relationship.

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Apple lawyers up against Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC

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Apple is at it again, flexing its legal muscle as it looks to take on not only HTC, but also the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Foss Patents reveals the latest move by Apple on Samsung, as the Cupertino-based firm seeks an injunction against the Galaxy S3.

The motion raised by Apple against the Galaxy S3 is set to be combined with its request for a preliminary injunction against the Galaxy Nexus - a Samsung built handset which launched Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Apple claims that Samsung has infringed on two of its patents with the Galaxy S3, 604 - which refers to Siri, and 647 - which regards data tapping.

HTC having none of it

Apple also claims that HTC has breeched patent 647, and wants an immediate import ban on 29 HTC devices in the US it believes are infringing - following on from Apple's attempted to block US imports of the HTC One X and HTC Evo 4G LTE.

HTC has defended its products, stating: "The U.S. Customs office has reviewed and approved HTC devices for import into the U.S., as they are in compliance with the ITC's ruling."

Apple is also investigating the Samsung Galaxy S3 to see if it infringes on a further two of its patents, relating to the slide-to-unlock and autocomplete features.

Samsung has released a statement saying it will "demonstrate to the court that the Galaxy S III is innovative and distinctive."

It's unlikely there'll be a ban on Samsung's biggest selling handset of the year, but we will have to wait and see what the courts decide.

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10 Foods to Eat Every Day for Perfect Skin

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Are you tired of using different expensive and ineffective beauty products? It’s time to throw away all those ineffective products and start eating foods for perfect skin. I went from terrible acne five months ago to not having acne now. It was hard, but it was possible, and less expensive than turning to pricey products. While some foods can aggravate your skin, others can enhance it. Check out a list of 10 foods to eat every day for perfect skin.

1. Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. Due to their carotenoids, red bell peppers are also great to fight acne.

A red bell pepper is a perfect, low calorie snack that contains about 30 calories and has a really satisfying crunchy bite. Keep slices of red bell peppers in the fridge, so you will always have something healthy and tasty to reach for when you are having a snack attack. The fiber that a bell pepper contains will help you to feel full longer with very little calories. Plus, you will have a flawless skin!

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How to Impress Everyone At The Wedding of Your Partner's Relatives

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It is natural for any newlywed to be stressed out about meeting his/her partner’s relatives at a social function, such as a wedding. But, a few steps taken in such situation can prove to be of great help in reducing this stress. So, if you are also going be in this position in near future, do not slide into the panic mode. Rather, prepare yourself for this opportunity, which you can bank upon to make a special place in the hearts of your partner’s relatives.

So, here are a few things you should keep in mind to make the best out of the meeting with your new relatives:

#1. Compliment, but don’t get over-friendly

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Do not shy away from showering compliments to anyone because from a 90-year-old granny to a five-year-old kid, everyone loves getting compliments. But while doing so, avoid going overboard; else you might end up giving an impression of your words being hollow. Most importantly, show your interest in the wedding preparations as well as those who are making it happen. Oh, and don’t forget to thank for the scrumptious food, and praise the tasteful décor.

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