Dandruff is the greasiness, itchiness and skin flakes that fall off from the scalp. The reasons for this condition range from environmental factors to genetic inheritance. Dandruff which affects nearly half the population usually happens after puberty causing self-esteem issues among growing adolescents. Even though there is no one-step cure process to this condition, there are many home remedies that can help keep this condition at bay. Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar acts as a natural cleanser and restores the pH balance of the scalp. For the treatment of dandruff, two ounces of apple cider vinegar is mixed with three ounces of cold water. This mixture is applied on the scalp, massaged gently, and allow it to soak on the scalp for about fifteen minutes before washing it off. This can be repeated once a week for lasting results. Coconut oil with lemon juice Lemon juice and coconut oil are a perfect combination for the symptoms of dandruff. They are both anti-fungal and hair nourishing properties. While lemon juice removes the dead skin and greasiness, the coconut oil acts as a natural moisturizer on the dry areas of the scalp. This home remedy can be prepared in just minutes.

The pressure to look picture-perfect starts as early as a teenager these days and people go to great lengths one, thanks to newer inventions in the world of cosmetic surgery. When you cross your mid-30s, you tend to develop fine lines on your face – mostly around the eyes and mouth and that would eventually deepen into wrinkles. While this is the natural transition in one’s life and one should learn to accept it gracefully, one could prevent or delay the appearance of some of the fine lines and wrinkles and here’s how: Quit smoking Besides affecting your health significantly, smoking can be quite dangerous for your skin too. It makes you look years older by letting your skin go dry and gives age spots and adds a lot of wrinkles on the face especially around the eyes and lips. When you smoke, your skin is deprived of oxygen and other nutrients, causing a whole lot of damage. Note that tobacco smoke has over 4,000 chemicals and not one of them is skin-friendly. Hydrate yourself A healthy skin needs to be moisturized and this process also helps in eliminating toxins accumulated in the system. However, one cannot expect the result of appropriate hydration immediately.

If you think cocktails are only for bartenders with juggling skills, think again. Even the simplest rum and coke is a cocktail; however, here are 4 cocktails that are a tad more than the rum and coke. These cocktails can be made to impress your guests at the luxury of your home. Negroni This popular Italian cocktail has come a long way that it has many variations. Ingredients: Campari – 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth – 1 ounce Dry Gin – 1 ounce Orange peel – one for garnishing Pour Campari, sweet Vermouth, dry Gin, and crushed ice into a shaker and mix well for half a minute. This allows the liquids to mix and dilute with the water from ice. Strain this mixture in a glass full of ice cubes. An orange peel can be used for garnish. Daiquiri Daiquiri is a classic cocktail that was born in Cuba, the motherland of many cocktails. This cocktail is named after the Daiquiri beach in Santiago de Cuba, which captured the taste buds of many people by storm, so much so, that it was the favorite cocktail of a long list of famous people. This cocktail has seen many variations and today, it is easy to make with just a few ingredients at your home.

When it comes to credit cards, we have enjoyed the plethora of benefits that it has offered. At the same time, most of us have also suffered largely due to impulsive spending and bad financial planning. If you do not pay the due amount every month, the interest multiplies and you are left with far more than what you can afford. Worse of all – all of this is linked to your credit scoring. Hence, it is crucial that you avoid some of the common mistakes made while having a credit card. Here’s a list: Paying the minimum balance It is indeed quite tempting to be able to pay just the minimum balance when you are under some kind of financial stress. This is something that you should completely avoid! Credit card companies charge high-interest rate and despite paying the minimum balance, your interest will keep growing every month. The key is to save up as much as possible and pay off the dues instead of sticking to minimum balance payments. Experts say that based on the interest rates, you would save about 10% to 30% per year in interest as long as you repay the debt instead of minimum balance.

A well thought-out savings account can make your money work for you and grow itself. With the right tools and practices in place, a savings account can be optimized well to increase your savings. This will help in building a cushion to your savings without extravagant effort. Some of the simple methods one can employ to optimize their savings account and concerned choices are as follows: Choosing high-yields savings accounts: A lot of banks offer savings accounts with an abnormally low-interest rate, which can be as low as 0.1%. Choosing a savings account with such a small interest rate will not add more than a few bucks to your savings account every year. However, if savings account with an interest rate of about 1% or 2% can be opened, it can bring about a great difference in the deposits collected annually. Opening a savings bank account with a higher interest rate is not any different than opening one with a lower interest rate. With the social security number, routing number, and the current bank account details, one can open a new account at a better banking institution with a higher interest rate in no time. The only difference would be the higher savings generated because of the higher interest rate.