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Beautyresolutions for 2020

With the New Year settling in, people have fresh aspirations andlooking good is one of them. To achieve this aim of looking your

healthiest best, here are some simple resolutions for 2020

HYDRATE

7 Drinking insuffi-cient quantityof water every

day can result in conditions likeconstipation, acne, and repeated

urinary tract infections. Drinking plentyof water helps eliminate the toxins byflushing it out of the system. Regularintake of water also helps in control-

ling hunger pangs, that canfurther control craving

for food (especially junkfood) in between meals.

So, keep a bottle offresh water on your

study table,always.

1 We tend to buy tons of products(skincare and cosmetics) from malls,online, etc. over a period of time.

This year, resolve to replenish your beau-ty closet. Take time to check expirydates of all the products, whether it is

caked, old or if creams have sepa-rated from oil.

Look carefullyand restock.

DETOX WITH SUPERFOODS

4 This year, resolve to consume more super-foods like moringa, kefir, green veggies, colourful fruits, cilantro, etc. that contain

hydrating and detoxifying elements, whichboosts skin and hair. It is essential to eat foodswith detoxing properties as our body is well-equipped to eliminate toxins and it doesn’tneed expensive supplements to do so.

REPAIR & PRESERVE

3 Start night repair as earlyas possible because theyounger you start, the

longer you delay the onset ofageing. While the differencebetween the cell turnover rate in

your teens to the time you are inyour fifties is large, there arestill ways you can speed up theturnover rate. As a teen, you justneed something moisturising atnight and not a heavy-dutyexpensive night cream. However,do moisturise before sleeping.

REDUCE SUGAR TOFIGHT ACNE

6 Sometimes prematureskin ageing

happens because of exces-sive sugar consumption. Sugar is bad for the skin in moreways than one. When sugar is ingested in any form, beit bread, cake or even raw sugar, it starts ‘glyca-tion’ process in the body system, leading to pre-mature ageing of the skin. Sugar, especially

from junk foods like colas andburgers also aggravates

acne and hairfall.

DECLUTTERYOUR BEAUTYCLOSET

BE CONSISTENT

2 Do not stop your skin-care program justbecause you don’t see

immediate results. Any skin-care regimen or product takestime to work on your skin. So,if you are on an anti-acne program, give it time.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL

GUIDANCE

5 Personalisationis crucial when itcomes to skin-

care. It is important tohave your skincareregimen customised asper your skin type andindividual requirement.Sometimes it’s alsoimportant to con-sult a dermatolo-gist if your skinis giving youtrouble in theform of acne,rosacea orchronic hairfall.Experts can giveyou a holistic planto keep your skinhealthy.

EXERCISE REGULARLY

9 To maintain weight, youmust include regular physi-cal activity in your life. And

what better way to do it than bydancing or jogging on a dailybasis. If you are pressed fortime, walk whenever you can.

MAKE SMALLCHANGES

10 Resolve to makesmall changes inyour lifestyle. Have

more veggies, fruits insteadof processed foods. It willyield good results. TNN

INVEST IN CHEMICALFREE PRODUCTS

8 Though sweet-smelling lotions feel good,they are not always good for your skin dueto the presence of chemicals. Invest in quality

skincare that has minimum or no chemicals.

How to clean yourMoisture levelsand humidity inthe air canaffect the metalalloy used injewellery. So,special care hasto be taken tomaintain itssheen andlongevity.Here’s how

■ SCIENCE OFSTUPID, NA-TIONAL GEO-GRAPHIC CHAN-NEL, 3.00 PM:The host pres-

ents videos of people getting injuredor humiliated while using gadgetsand then explains the science behind the bizarre accidents.

■ WILD AUSTRALIA: PARADISE LOST,ANIMAL PLANET, 5.00 PM: Aftermonths of training, 14-year-old

1849: Elizabeth Blackwell became firstwoman (US) to earn a medical degree.

1897: Indian nationalist Subhas ChandraBose was born.

1926: Bal Thackeray, founder of Shiv Sena,was born.

1957: VK Krishna Menon began thelongest ever speech defending India'sstand on Kashmir at the UN – 8 hoursover 2 days.

1973: US President Richard Nixonannounced that an accord had been reachedto end the Vietnam War.

1978: Sweden (first country) banned aerosolsprays because of damage to environment.

1996: The first version of the Java program-ming language was released.

2002: Reporter Daniel Pearl was kid-napped in Karachi, Pakistan, and sub-sequently murdered.

2015: Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saudwas crowned King of Saudi Arabia.

2018: 12 camels were disqualified from theKing Abdulaziz Camel beauty contest aftertheir owners used botox on their lips.

Robert does his first solo feeding ofGraham – the most notorious croc-odile at the Australia Zoo.

■ SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, NAT GEOWILD, 7.00 PM: A group of people areairlifted to remote regions wherethey must fight and fend for them-selves in order to survive in thewilderness.

■ THE TRUTH ABOUT CALORIES, SONYBBC EARTH, 8.00 PM: Dr Chris VanTulleken helps families follow ahealthy diet, without having tocount calories, by conducting ex-periments on different types of food.

■ THOR: THE DARK WORLD, MNX, 3.20PM: Malekith, the leader of theDark Elves, returns years later totake Aether, a weapon, from Asgard in order to force the NineRealms into darkness. Now, it is upto Thor to stop him.

■ IRON MAN, STAR MOVIES, 4.35 PM:When Tony Stark, an industrial-ist, is captured, he constructs ahigh-tech armoured suit to escape.Once he manages to escape, he de-cides to use his suit to fight against

evil forces to save the world.

■ IRON MAN 3, & FLIX HD, 6.30 PM:Tony Stark encounters a formida-ble foe called the Mandarin. Afterfailing to defeat his enemy, he em-barks on a journey with relentlessconsequences and a suit that ceas-es to exist.

MOVIES ON TVTELEVISION

THISDAY THAT

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MUST DOMUST SEEJANUARY23, 2020

For gold jewelleryGold jewellery catchesdust and dirt quicklywhen exposed tohumidity. Clean it withwarm, soapy water.Soak your goldaccessories for 15minutes in this solu-tion and gently use a soft-bristled brushto remove the dirt.

For jewellerystudded withdiamonds and gems

Use mild, soapy waterto clean your diamondrings or gem studdedjewellery. Make sure tosoak these pieces for15 minutes. Then rinsethe dirt away under asteady stream of water.

For silver accessoriesSilver tends to turnblack over wears.Use a toothpaste andsoft cotton cloth to rubthe paste on your silverornaments. Then gentlywipe it off to get thesheen of your jewellery back.

For pearls and coralsUse a solution of lukewarm water and amild dish soap, dip a soft cleaning clothin this solution, and use this to removethe dirt from pearls/corals. Don’t scrub.

INVEST IN STURDY JEWELLERY BOXESWhile maintenance is vital to ensureyour (or your mom’s) collection ofsparkles, how you store them is alsoimportant. Opt for airtight containersand keep silica pouches in them so

that they can absorb excess moisture.Junk jewellery also stays for long ifkept in sturdy jewel boxes. You canhave couple of boxes: one for earrings,another for neckpieces and rings.

ACCESSORY TALK

WELLNESS

WING CHUN Origin: China➤ Wing Chun is said to be created by aBuddhist nun – Ng Mui. As per legend,Ng wanted to create a martial arts stylethat could be effective on any person re-gardless of his/her size, weight or gen-der. The close-range combat system means‘beautiful springtime.’

KRAV MAGA Origin: Israel➤ Krav Maga is the official self-defencesystem of the Israeli Defense Force. Itwas born out of street fights and themain objective of this form of martialarts is to cause injury to the opponentusing any part of the body like kneesand elbows. It is designed to quicklyneutralise any kind of armed and un-armed attacks.

TAEKWONDO Origin: Korea➤ Taekwondo is a combative sportthat was developed during the 1940sand 1950s by Korean martial artistswith experience in martial artssuch as karate, Chinese martialarts, and indige-nous Korean mar-tial arts traditions.It is great for chil-dren to learn it asa form of self-de-fence as well as asport that willkeep them fit.

Self-defence is all about preparingoneself physically and mentally to faceany adverse situation in life. Checkthese self-defence

techniques fromaround the

globe

Martial art forms for self-defence

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AIKIDOOrigin: Japan➤Aikido is a modernJapanese martial art developed by teacher Mori-hei Ueshiba during the late1920s and early 1930sthrough the synthesis ofthe older martial arts thathe had studied. In Aikido,

the attacker’s force andmomentum are used tothrow him/her away orrender his/her attackpowerless.

JUDO Origin: Japan➤ The prominent features of Judoare throws and takedowns ratherthan strong punches or fast kicks.In Judo, all the focus is on learningsimple moves that can help youspin and slam your opponents onthe ground. It is a good self-de-fence form for kids and girls.

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One big problem in keeping upwith the resolutions is that

we make too many promisesand sometimes ‘over-prom-ise’ which makes us give it

all up halfway as they arenot practical. Make reso-

lutions, which are sim-ple, easy to follow, and at

the same time you benefitfrom them

Dr Jamuna Pai,dermatologist