Dirty and unkempt nails are not only bad for your health, but also your reputation. With dirty nails, innocent gestures like shaking hands or waving hello can easily become unwelcomed and make others cringe. If picking the dirt out from underneath your nails has become a regular habit, it’s time to get on the right track and maintain them properly. A variety of materials can constitute the buildup under your nails. If you’re otherwise pretty […]
How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne: 7 Popular Remedies
Tea tree oil is known all over the world for its numerous health benefits, including its acne-fighting ability. This volatile essential oil is extracted from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia, most commonly found in southeast Queensland and the northeast coast of New South Wales. Usually a pale yellow color, this natural oil has potent antimicrobial properties and has been found to be highly effective against numerous strains of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Furthermore, it […]
How to Condition your Hair with Aloe Vera
Jealous of those beautiful models flaunting their long and shiny hair? Well, be jealous no longer. It can soon be you with this miracle ingredient. Yes, you heard it right, the miracle ingredient right there in your garden you had no idea about – aloe vera! Known to Americans as ‘the wand of heaven’ and to Egyptians as ‘the plant of immortality’, aloe vera has been used for ages for its incredible healing properties. Be […]
How to Make an After-Sun Spray (3 DIY Chemical-Free Recipes)
Every sun worshipper loves the sun-kissed glow, but you may tend to get carried away. Whether it is taking a nap in the sun or rocking a new swimsuit at the beach, you return home four shades darker. While tanned skin can make you look more toned, if you spend too much time in the sun, you can end up donning lobster-red skin that is certainly not appealing. And no matter how much sunscreen you […]
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Gorgeous Hair and Skin
What can apple cider vinegar (ACV) really do for your hair and skin? Well, nothing short of wonders. Now you can finally get that gorgeous mane you’ve pined for along with a healthy scalp and radiant facial skin. Apple cider vinegar is one of those household staples that can be used for just about anything, from health remedies to cleaning hacks and various other odd jobs like trapping flies. Apple cider vinegar can also be […]
How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Skin, Teeth, Hair and Ears
Fabhow.com – What if someone told you that little brown bottle of first-aid water under your bathroom sink could lighten your hair as well! Well yes, hydrogen peroxide or the first-aid water (as it is ideally known) could do a lot more than just fizz up and disinfect a wound! If you’ve ever had your hair dyed in a salon, you may have noticed your colorist using a product that has hydrogen peroxide as its […]
6 DIY Homemade Oatmeal Face Masks for Dry and Oily Skin
Oatmeal has gradually but significantly transformed into magical manna for our health on the inside as well as for our skin on the outside. We could practically begin our day with oatmeal and call it a day right then. How is that you ask? To be in good health on the inside, one needs to eat clean, and many people swear by oatmeal as a superfood that is helping them maintain good health. It is […]
10 Medicinal Uses of Tea Tree Oil for Skin, Face and Health
Tea tree oil seems to be the latest fad in both the health and beauty industry. Derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia, tea tree oil has gained prominence for its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. (1) The volatile oil, composed of nearly 98 compounds, has a camphor-like smell and serves as a strong topical treatment for various skin conditions. This therapeutic oil is now being used almost in line with the modern […]
How to Make Kid-Friendly Face Masks: Top 7 Recipes with Pics
How many times has it happened that you are into your beauty routine and your kid can’t stop pestering you with questions about why you’re putting food on your face instead of eating it? Then when you painstakingly explain it to them, they want to try it on themselves? At that point, you don’t have a choice other than just surrendering to them. Now the task is to make sure that they don’t apply what […]
How to Deseed a Pomegranate in less than 30 Seconds
As winter approaches, one fruit that you find in abundance is the pomegranate. Easily available around the world, this fruit has a visual appeal and is good for your health. Pomegranates are high in antioxidants and other nutrients. Plus, they have absolutely zero fat or cholesterol. The red, juicy arils (the seed pods) have culinary uses in both savory and sweet recipes. However, the troublesome part is removing the seeds without making a mess. It takes […]