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Tips from Cherie’s health guru

25/ 2/2005

Want a quick fix your hair? Or how about a top to toe makeover or even tips on how to improve your sex drive?
If so then a delightful little book called 'Tips for Beauty Wisdom' by one of the countries leading holistic therapist, Bharti Vyas will ensure you learn 500 handy tips on how to look healthier on the inside as well as out.

Bharti has been using simple ayurvedic methods learnt from her family for 25 years and has treated a huge number of loyal clients from celebrities, including Cherie Blair, to busy working mothers and stressed business people.

Tips for Beauty Wisdom aims to teach practical ways to care for your body, make your make up work for you, learn massage techniques, make effective treatments from ingredients found in your kitchen cabinets, deal with common beauty problems and boost your sex life.
Here are some quick fixes taken from Bharti's book;

Secret quick cleanser
Pour boiling water into a basin over the juice of half a lemon and a splash of rosewater - add real rose petals if you have them. Hold your face over the steam with a towel to trap the vapours, breath deeply and pat dry afterwards.

Firming mask (for podgy, droopy cheeks)
2 heaped tsp gram flour
2 tsp water
1/2 tsp honey
Mix to creamy paste. Leave on for 15 minutes.

Healthy scalp
If your hair is undernourished and out of condition, a thorough scalp massage will help as it encourages blood supply to the follicle. Coconut oil is ideal for hair massage - the invisible coating left after washing acts as a protective shield, locking moisture into the hair shaft as well as providing a barrier against the sun.

Crows feet
Lightly moisturise the delicate skin beside the eyes with almond oil, but don't pull or rub the skin - smooth gently with the fingertips.

Acne ridden skin
Make a healing mask by mixing almond powder (grind almonds in a blender) with a few teaspoons of water, apply to your face and let dry half an hour before rinsing.

Sex drive
Take zinc tablets to maintain your sex drive, and evening primrose oil capsules which contain the essential fatty acids your sex hormones needs.

Tips for Beauty Wisdom (£8.99) is published by Vermilion and is out on 5 April.

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