Shimmer , sparkle and shine

by **Cinderella** Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:49 pm

Here's ten ways to shimmer n sparkle making your life shine . . 1) FOOD POWER - eat pulses,as they are rich in protein. . Also take 250 gms of fruit for antioxidants. It's healthy to take green tea without milk, aloe vera juice, besides 10 glasses of water daily to detoxify your system. . . 2) FITNESS REGIME - walk for thirty minutes daily to increase blood circulation, and ensure an instant glow. Yoga and pilates work as stress bursters and kick boxing can help channel the aggression that builds up from stress. . . 3) MIND YOGA - keep the mind at peace. Deep breathing even for 5 - 10 mins relaxes the mind. Getting 8 hrs of sleep are a must as this rejuvenates the system. Power naps also help. . . 4) BODY LANGUAGE - keep your back straight, maintain eye-contact, dont cross your arms, use open palm gestures, dont touch your face while talking, dont fidget, tilt your head slightly while talking, and smile. This all sends the correct confidence vibrations. . . 5) GORGEOUS TRESSES - for a rich gloss, use a strawberry hair mask every fortnight for all hair types. Seal your cuticles with a cool blast of air so that they aren't ragged. For blonde hair put a few drops of lemon juice in the rinse and for brown or red hair use apple cider vinegar in final rinse. . . 6) SPARKLING SMILE - to avoid yellow teeth use straws when drinking coffee or soft drinks. For a homemade whitening solution just dip your tooth brush in baking soda and brush as usual. . . 7) MIND MAKE - UP - a hobby helps you de-stress, so make sure to nurture one. Also bonding with family and friends is important for a healthy mind. Read, catch a movie or listen to music for those feel-good vibes. When the mind is happy, the body smiles too. . . Cool

INSTANT GLOW - steam and gently exfoliate the skin to remove dirt and dead cells. 9) UNDER-EYE SECRETS - dark circles are due to lack of sleep, stress and wrong diet. So be sure you get eight hrs of sleep. Also include an iron and multi vitamin tablet in your diet. Eat at least one green leafy vegetable daily. Apply some milk around your eyes every morning, let it dry then wash off. . . 10) SMOOTH SKIN - regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing goes a long way. Exfoliation and packs help get a quick glow. For the body use a loofah, and for face an apricot based exfoliator's the best. Make a homemade mask every 2-3 days outta tomato or papaya to act as skin polisher.Use of sunscreen throughout the year keeps the skin youthful.