Every woman has an image of how she wants to look - An image which she wistfully sighs over. Every woman nurses a fervent desire for a glowing complexion, sparkling eyes, thick lustrous hair and smooth well manicured hand all combined together to create a beautiful whole. However between desire and accomplishment there are barriers, of lack of time and knowhow, of misconceptions, of the deeprooted belief that you must live with what are born with. These barriers are, however, not as insurmountable as they may appear. To know more Mail us at apnabangalore@usa.net.


Know Your Skin :
The desire for a beautiful look can be fulfilled with some education, a dash of skill, lots of patience and above all, an urge to experiment and innovate.

Your skin is your most private cover. Not only does it convey your emotions, it also reflects your physical well being.

Skin that glows with health is not just a matter of luck, it is a matter of lots of care.

The earlier you start this care the longer your skin will preserve itself. Begin by idenifying your skin type.

Dry Skin-
Appears dull, parched, flaky.
Feels tight and taut after washing.

Oily Skin
Overall shiny look particularly on T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin).
Enlarged pores.
Problems with blackheads, breakouts.

Combination Skin
Oily shiny look only on T-zone.
Smooth skin on cheeks and chin.

Normal Skin
Neither primarily dry nor oily.
Basically smooth texture.
Rare break out of acne.

Patch Test-
Here is a simple test to confirm your skin type.

1. Cleanse face with soap and water before going to bed.
2. Do not apply cream or lotion.
3. Next morning press a clean tissue first on your cheeks, to your forehead and finally to the sides of your nose.

No grease patches -- Dry skin.
Patches in region of T- Zone -- Combination or normal skin.
Patches all over -- Oily skin Identify.