Swap Coffee with Green Tea

Especially if you drink multiple cups a day. The number-one remedy for baggy eyes is a good night’s sleep. Green tea will give you a steady, even boost of caffeine that won’t interfere with your bedtime later on. Plus, it’s packed with potent antioxidants that protect against premature aging.

Add Some Greens to Your Dinner Plate

Eating fries might not be helpful, opt for Veggies  that are rich in iron like spinach and broccoli. They are especially effective at treating dark circles because they promote better circulation. Since the skin is thinner in the eye area, they’re more visible than in other parts of your body. The more the blood is kept moving, the less pronounced the shadows will be.

Download a Water Intake App

Under-eye bags are caused by the retention of water. So counter intuitive as it may sound, you need to drink more water to flush out any excess that your body is holding onto. Not sure how much you need to drink? An app like Waterlogged does the calculating for you and helps you track your daily intake.

Sleep on Your Back

Add an extra pillow behind your neck for support while you’re at it. You want your head to be slightly elevated throughout the night so that any fluids won’t accumulate under your eyes (and in the rest of your face). It also prevents wrinkles over time since you won’t be rubbing your face against a pillow anymore.

Make Yourself a Parsley Mask

The leafy green is packed with vitamins C and K, both of which brighten and tighten skin right away. All you need is some parsley, hot water and cotton pads to get started.

Wear Sunscreen Around Your Eyes

You already know about night eye creams. However during the day, you also want to protect that extra-thin skin, which is especially prone to pigmentation and sun damage. Opt for an eye cream that has SPF(sun protection factor) in the formula.

Use a Cold Compress

Reach for something cool. It can be a compress, an ice pack, chilled spoon or cucumber. It’s less about what you’re using and more about how cold it is, because that’s what brings down puffiness quickly.

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As ladies, our hands ought to be spotless and beautiful. Have you ever been so embarrassed that you had to go for a session of manicure because your hands and nails were almost far gone? Or are you constantly afraid of handshakes because your palms feel all so coarse? Not to worry. Just take a cue from other ladies, the ones with impeccable fingers. Sure, their genes may have been fair on them, but they also incorporate these seven tips into their daily lives.

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You do not have to break the bank to purchase these skin care products before you have a flawless skin. A good skin care routine will help you achieve that flawless skin you so desire. Before you develop a skin care routine you have to know your skin type.

Demi Moore an American actress and model once said “I’m a big believer in that if you focus on good skin care, you really won’t need a lot of makeup”.

Listed below are types of skin which I believe will be helpful:

Normal skin

A normal skin is said to be neither tight nor oily, it display a smooth texture and a clear surface.

Dry skin

Dry skin feels tight and flaky especially during the harmattan season and this is as a result of lack of moisture, the skin appears dull this skin type requires serious and close attention.

Oily skin

This type of skin is said to be oily all over, it is shiny and thick. Oily skin is prone to blackheads and other imperfections. It is rampant more in men than in women

Combination skin

This skin type is very common. It is a combination of Oily, normal and dry skin. It could be dryness on the cheeks, dryness around the eyes while oily around the nose, forehead and chin.

When an irritation is seen on a skin maybe as a result of redness, itching, burning or dryness to the application of skin care products. The skin is said to be sensitive.

All skin types have a specific skin care routine, a visit to a dermatologist will help you know your skin type.

How to Have a Flawless Skin

You Are What You Eat

If you desire a flawless skin, you need to cultivate a healthy eating habit. Eating clean should be utmost priority that means eating more fruits, eating vegetables in place of junks. Carbonated water drink and drink more of water. So avoid toxic in your body system.

Have A Skin Care Routine

It is important to know the exact regimen that will work for your skin. I quite understand it might be difficult for one to stick with a routine but I will encourage you to develop one and stick by it. Make sure your routine includes not sleeping at night with your make up, try and clean it up before going to bed. Face cleaners and facial wipes should be part of your skin care product.

Stop The Touchy Act

I know it is quite difficult when we see some imperfections on our face, we tend to always get carried away with playing with pimples or black heads. When we do this, our face get infected with our dirty hands at the same time we spread the substance from the burst pimples to other parts of the face, leading to more pimples. My advice is do not touch stick to your skin care routine.

The No Heavy Sun Therapy

We can all agree that a little vitamin D from the sun does the body some good. I mean you are not a vampire who does not love to stay under the sun so I will advise you invest in some sunglasses and sun hat to prevent the sun from drying up the moisture on your face.

Manage Your Stress Level

Practicing stress management techniques is also important to your skin. After a hard day’s job, try inculcate a stress management technique that will help calm your nerves. Your psychological balance is very important hence it is necessary for you to engage in activities such as sports, listening to music and meditation.

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Well, permit my inquisition …I did a little digging on this newest trend and my discoveries;

Palazzos are the long women’s trousers cut with a loose, extremely wide leg that flares out from the waist. They are mostly worn during summer. These pants are flattering and flowing fabrics. They became popular in the late 60’s and early 70’s.

Simply put, Palazzos can be described as comfy and stylish pants that make perfect combinations. They hide insecurities and draw attention to your slimmest part– your waist, leaving that pretty flattering look.

When rocking your palazzo, you should-

• Look out for a high-waisted silhouette, this will help balance out the volume, clinch in your waist to sit just above your hips.
• Pair up your palazzo outfits with stilettos or heels to stand out to create a long lean frame from your waist to toes. This may not be your usual style, however it will ensure your pants don’t drag on the floor.
• Pair with a fitted top; you want a body-skimming blouse that will give you the sexy pretty look.

A well fitted palazzo suit will enhance your body silhouette giving you a taller and slimmer look.

The Palazzo look suits all ages and can be worn for almost every occasion. All you need is the right styling and of course the right amount of confidence to pull off the outfit.

Go get your palazzos and begin trending…

‘Lamide Olajide

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Mid last year, I woke up with this unusual feeling of going all natural. I kept tossing the idea, going back and forth in my mind, finally after about a week, I decided to begin my transitioning, *yep! That’s the name the excitement I felt was unbelievable… it still leaves me in awe…

Anyway, since I’m now a proud flag bearer of the “team natural squad”, I’d be sharing a feel tips on transitioning to natural hair and you bet it would agreeably be helpful…

Firstly, Natural hair in simple terms is that hair that hasn’t been modified, permed or altered by chemical straighteners, including relaxers, and texturizers. It is the relaxer-free hair, which is different from chemical-free hair. Chemicals, on the surface, are often considered dangerous, but this is often times not the case at all. Most chemicals that you encounter on a daily basis are perfectly safe and harmless. For example, water is a safe chemical.

Basically in Nigeria, it is the “unretouched” hair.

Ladies have you decided to go natural without cutting it all off?

Transitioning to natural hair is the simple process of growing out your natural texture before cutting off the processed/modified/altered or damaged ends.

On your transition journey;

You need to seriously stay away from all forms of relaxers, texturizers, keratin treatments, permanent/temporary hair dyes. These products not only alter the structure and texture of your hair, they also prolong the transitioning process.

Do not be too anxious, give your hair the room to breathe, you do not need to be so particular about the time the growth begins. Allow the hair grow at its pace. Give the hair about 4 months — by then, you should have enough growth to get excited!

The goal is to blend two VASTLY different textures of hair into one. Look for that very comfortable style that will accommodate your transitioning without damaging your delicate hair line and temples.I like to call it “the comfy protective style”; this requires little or no daily styling in which the hair lines/temples are well protected. Being that the texture of your hair is not going to be consistent while you are transitioning, this “comfy protective style” will be quite helpful in keeping your hair line safe and preventing daily styling, all you do is moisturize your hair. You could try a Bantu knot amongst other styles that would suit your transition.

Always detangle when your hair is wet with conditioner and a wide-toothed comb. Start at the ends and work your way up.

Avoid Dry hair, it causes hair breakage.Water moisturises your hair best. Also, you can add your favourite natural hair products, preferably water-based moisturizers and some oil to seal in the moisture.

Try air-drying instead of a blow dryer or flat iron.You should know that your hair is in a fragile state, encountering heat will greatly damage your hair and do it no good.it could also potentially straighten your hair, which is what you are trying to avoid.

All of these, will ensure a steady and healthy natural hair growth; once the natural growth begins, you would need to get a good trim each month to give room for the natural hair.Please know that you do not have to rush into cutting it all, you need to be patient!

Transitioning requires time. You need to give your hair the utmost attention; pampering and loving it all the way. The natural hair needs a lot of TLC–yea! tender loving care one would have to detangle, wash, braid, moisturise, style the roots etc.) it just doesn’t jump on you. For the natural hair, laziness is prohibited!The chemically treated/modified hair (perms and relaxers) doesn’t require spending so much time tending to it. While natural hair needs more attention and a lot of TLC.

So make sure you have the time in your schedule. It could be that adding more “me” time to your life is what you’ve needed all along and caring for your hair should be included.

‘Lamide Olajide

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There are 8 major female body types according to a study of over 6000 women. They include:

1. Straight Body Type
2. Pear Body Type
3. Spoon Body Type
4. Hourglass Body Type
5. Top Hourglass Body Type
6. Inverted Triangle Body Type
7. Oval Body Type
8. Diamond Body Type

1. Straight Body Type

This is sometimes called rectangle or ruler body. Here the hips and bust are balanced, waist is not very defined with a probably flat not round bottom. This body type tends to gain weight in the torso first and then your upper thighs and arms.

The secret to dressing a Straight body type is to accentuate the top and bottom of the body while enhancing the waist line.

2. Pear Body Type

A Pear shaped body is sometimes called triangle. This has a larger hips than your bust and a nicely defined waist, an elegant neck and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. Weight gain here is mostly in your bottom and legs followed by your tummy and upper body.

In dressing a pear shaped body, it is important to enhance and add volume (or the illusion of volume) to your upper body while emphasizing your waist and to create a balanced, hourglass appearance.

3. Spoon Body Type

The spoon body type is what is commonly known as Figure 8! The typical features of this body includes; Larger hips than bust which can be described as having a “shelf” appearance and a defined waist. If yours is a spoon body type, you are prone to gaining weight in your tummy, upper arms and thighs

When dressing a Spoon body type, draw attention to your upper body giving little/no accentuation to your tummy and hips to create a more balanced appearance and an hourglass figure.

4. Hourglass Body Type

It can be described as the most sought after female body type. Ladies from all walks of life will do just about anything to have this great bod. Here, your bust and hips are well balanced with a beautifully defined waist, gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. You also have a waist that is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips with a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile and an upper body that is proportional in length to your legs. This body type screams harmony and balance!

You dress the Hourglass body type is to proportionally fit the top and bottom of your body while accentuating your waist. Wide belts over shirts and dresses are a great way to show off your waist. 

5. Top Hourglass Body Type

You have a beautifully defined waist and bust that is larger than your hips, gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips, a waist that is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips.

For the Top Hourglass body type, you balance your lower body with your ample bust while accentuating your enviable waist. This is achieved by selecting clothing cuts that will fill out your lower half. Look for tops with narrow v-necks.

6. Inverted Triangle Body Type

Your body is an inverted Triangle body shape (also known as an athletic body type) when you have a proportionally larger upper body, broad shoulders, ample bust and a wide back with slim hips and bottom that tend towards the flat side. An inverted triangle body type has s subtle waist and gains weight easily in the belly and upper body.

The key to dressing an Inverted Triangle body type is to balance your broader shoulders, chest and back with your narrower lower body to create more of an hourglass effect. This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to your hips and bottom while creating a more defined waist.

7. The Oval Body Type

Sometimes known as an apple body shape, has a large bust, narrow hips, and a full midsection with a tendency to gain weight in the stomach, back and upper body. The waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame with a full shorter neck and full face.

You dress an Oval body type to create a more defined waist. This is achieved by choosing clothing that add curves and fullness to your lower body and tops that taper to a waist.

8. Diamond Body Type

This isn’t one that can be easily found. It is as rare as the name sounds. For this unique body type, the hips are broader than the bust and shoulders with a penchant to gain weight in the stomach, back, hips and buttocks. The waist is undefined and the widest part of the body frame. Also, there is an ample amount of weight in the upper legs.

Dressing this body type requires balance for your shoulders, bust, hips and a more defined waist.You can create this by choosing clothing that adds curves and fullness to your upper body.

‘Lamide Olajide

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A deity deserving of worship yet worships those she loves wholly. She is quite sacrificial; if she so desires and can go all out to give satisfaction and happiness. She can be all encompassing:  a wife, a mother, a teacher, a mentor, a counsellor, a cook, a cleaner, a prayer warrior, a protector, a sponsor, a listening ear, a mouthpiece, an escort and many more, most importantly she is a Woman.

She can be all these and yet remain unbreakable. A very emotional being that cannot afford to be heart broken by the ones she loves and can break down into tears at any slight provocation. She cannot afford to see her children go hungry; she will rather go to bed with nothing than to see her crown and her children sing the solemn song of hunger. Her words are her own little weapon, she loves to receive attention by the ones she loves and cannot hide her hurt when she is being ignored by them.

She expresses all forms of feelings with tears in her eyes which leaves men worrisome as to why a woman loves to cry at any point in time. It is expected that when you receive good news, you jubilate but an average woman will tune into tears of joys before thinking of dancing. She is strong; she can go through series of torture, hurt and pain yet remain unmoved.

She fights her way to the top of her career, she is always ready to make a difference wherever she finds herself, she is full of wisdom and creativity, she is tactical in her field, and wise in her home in fact she is top notch. Irrespective of what she has, she still gives honour to her husband and never let down her family.

Oh what an awesome being the woman is! To all the women out there, I want to remind you that you a rare gem, doesn’t matter the rough time when you feel you have lost it, if you will you have the power to rise again, you are Gold!

Happy Gold’s day to all women out there!

‘Tayo Ejikunle

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We might see some things as unimportant when we are arranging the house but really they go a long way in affecting our thoughts and mood when we are in there.

There is absolutely nothing like a comfortable home, where you have the right set of sofas, lights, curtains, tables, and carpet. When you are arranging that new house, you need to put a lot of things into consideration. Do not be in a hurry to arrange the house, take your time to put the necessary things in place. Make sure the paint colour complements every other furniture you will be putting in the house.

When you are choosing the paint colour, try to choose a cool colour instead of the very sharp ones because it cool colours do the magic of calming you. Matching a sharp colour with a cool one will look very nice and relaxing. The furniture is also very important as it helps in giving the house that exquisite look, your sofa should not be too colourful but it should be beautiful and the colour should also do the job of matching the other things arranged in the house, it should blend well with the carpet/rug. When you are picking your sofa ensure to pick what you are very comfortable with, do not go for a leather chair if you have a cross ventilation challenge in your house, if you do ensure you get an air condition to deal with the heat. Not to forget your curtains, you can make them colourful although not outside the initial colour.

After putting everything in place, you can now comfortably move in with your belongings at the appropriate place then you can look at your house and affirmatively say that you are ‘home’.

‘Tayo Ejikunle

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In making our home a perfect place of deriving pleasure we need to always check out for things that make them pleasure leading to satisfaction.

Our furniture especially should be properly maintained as we spend most of the time in the house on any of them, it is apparently what completes the house.

In handling our pieces of furniture, we should know that:

• The sofas and tables should be suitably cleaned every day: dust the chairs and clean the tables to keep the house off any hidden dust.
• Avoid pouring water on the rugs and sofas as they may enhance smell and if accidentally poured ensure it is properly dried.
• The use of sharp object on the chairs will damage it and give it a not too fascinating look.
• Ensure the rug is well brushed every day and you can take it out for a wash every 6- 12 months, because the rug absorbs a good quantity of dust.
• Endeavour to change the bed cover at least every week. You should not go about sleeping on the same spread sheet for more than two weeks, it is unhealthy.
• Make sure the rooms are properly ventilated so it is not stuffy.

After maintaining these standard of sanitation, you should also know that these pieces of furniture have their own life span. It will get to a point where you will need to change them, that is why you need to always pay them attention, know when they are fading and wearing out.

Your furniture, needs a replacement, when:

• They begin to change from their initial colour into a dull version.
• You begin to see holes by the sides of the chairs which means the clothes are no longer strong and can tear at the slightest provocation.
• The external part of the furniture begin to give way for the inner content to be revealed. Which is not a good look for the house, and in most cases you are no longer comfortable sitting or lying down on them.

When you begin to see these signs on your foam, sofa and other furniture in the house, just go to a good furniture dealer and have them changed. You can either change the body or give them a totally new face beat depending on the situation of the furniture.

Remember for the beauty and comfort of your home, the care of your furniture is top-notch.

‘Tayo Ejikunle

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