Over the years I see a major transformation amongst the women folk in India. When I was invited to crown Miss DSOI (Defence services officer's institute) and also receive the 'Woman of the year award 2008' by Indian chamber of commerce and industry, I realised how the times have changed and women have started creating a mark for themselves in every arena. Women are an epitome of beauty, grace and enduring will power. But what exactly is real beauty? It is the external manifestation of the true internal beauty.
Beauty is like the elusive grail that many have pursued but few have attained. It is an aspiration nurtured by everybody and yet not many have had more than a fleeting glimpse of it. In an epoch where physical perfection has become the mass obsession, it would be pertinent to question the various facets of beauty. Does beauty curtail itself to the incidence of fair skin, an optimum height and svelte figure? This has become the most accepted perception of beauty in today's era - or is it something more - something that transcends the physical in to the realms of the spiritual.
The ephemeral presence of physical perfection is equivalent to the existence of the lily that blooms for a night and fades away in the harsh day light. Similarly physical beauty slips away from ones possession as the test of time takes its toll. The irony is that while the world identifies this mirage as beauty and runs after it, true beauty is a stalwart presence that most fail to recognize.
A person's face is like a window to their soul and while a face might not be adorned with classically handsome features, the glow of a pure soul illuminates it to make it seem divine. The mask of make up used to enhance physical attributes and hide the flaws is not capable of imparting the aura that self-respect, truthfulness and compassion brings to one's personality. It requires a friendly inviting disposition to make people comfortable around a person and not the accessories carried by that person. A dignified carriage is often all that is required to lend an indelible grace to ones personality.
It would seem then that we are pursuing leprechaun gold while the true treasure lies within us. We therefore should make sure that we dig deep within us and discover the attributes of true beauty even as we pursue the mirage of physical perfection.
Beauty is like the elusive grail that many have pursued but few have attained. It is an aspiration nurtured by everybody and yet not many have had more than a fleeting glimpse of it. In an epoch where physical perfection has become the mass obsession, it would be pertinent to question the various facets of beauty. Does beauty curtail itself to the incidence of fair skin, an optimum height and svelte figure? This has become the most accepted perception of beauty in today's era - or is it something more - something that transcends the physical in to the realms of the spiritual.
The ephemeral presence of physical perfection is equivalent to the existence of the lily that blooms for a night and fades away in the harsh day light. Similarly physical beauty slips away from ones possession as the test of time takes its toll. The irony is that while the world identifies this mirage as beauty and runs after it, true beauty is a stalwart presence that most fail to recognize.
A person's face is like a window to their soul and while a face might not be adorned with classically handsome features, the glow of a pure soul illuminates it to make it seem divine. The mask of make up used to enhance physical attributes and hide the flaws is not capable of imparting the aura that self-respect, truthfulness and compassion brings to one's personality. It requires a friendly inviting disposition to make people comfortable around a person and not the accessories carried by that person. A dignified carriage is often all that is required to lend an indelible grace to ones personality.
It would seem then that we are pursuing leprechaun gold while the true treasure lies within us. We therefore should make sure that we dig deep within us and discover the attributes of true beauty even as we pursue the mirage of physical perfection.
"The mask of make up used to enhance physical attributes and hide the flaws is not capable of imparting the aura that self-respect, truthfulness and compassion brings to one's personality. It requires a friendly inviting disposition to make people comfortable around a person and not the accessories carried by that person. A dignified carriage is often all that is required to lend an indelible grace to ones personality" Ma'am these lines influenced me so much..they are so true..I hope people everywhere in the world understand the real meaning of beauty..
dear shahanazji, I have an oily fairly ok skin with less pimples which tan easily, so i started using creams but after using this for sometime my skinstarted getting dull i cant apply anything even home remedies as it make skin dull and itchy so i started visiting salons 4 facials although skinglows it remains 4only few days and now my problem is sunspots inspite of using umbrella as i cant use creams plz help me 2 get clear fair skin also tel me wer can i get ur products i cum from calicut kerala here al products are not available i tried online but here everything is in dollars and do not take debit card
Dear Asha, continue using umbrella apply sunscreen every time you step into the sun.
You can apply the following pack
Shaface 3tsp
Shafresh 2tsp
Shableach 3-4 drops
andfrac12; White egg
1 tsp curd
1 tsp Honey
Mix the above and apply on face. Let it dry and wash off.
Leftover can be kept inside the fridge. In case it becomes too dry, you can mix little curd or milk.
i applied multani mitti but its not working. i hv oily skin with pimples and oily hair. plz help
hi mam. which of ur product will suit best for dry and dull hairs...... Also wat can i do to remove dark circles under eyes due to stress. thanks
hello Mam , i am ur great fan mam . mam i am 25 years old and till now I dont use any thing on my face besides lotion in winters only . As my skin is ily in summers and dry in winters. Pls came you tell me a proper skin care routine which I can use to keep my skin healthy and glowing coz now its dull. Pls tell me a proper skin care routine . I have some blacks spots on my skin also . I will be thankful to you . Warm Regards Shipra
hi shahanazji... am a huge fan of yours. i regularly keep reading your views in the hindu colomn. the way u discovered and studied the inner science of beauty is juz amazing. well am a working lady. mine is oily and sensitive skin.due to excessive oilness i have scars on my face and that makes me look very ugly and my skin is brown. i also have dark cirlcles.i cant do any homemade stuff coz my work keeps me busy so i only use outside available readymade scrub for oily skin type once a week and moisturise my skin at night times.i never used any mask or make up because am always afraid if it might not suite my skin. so can u please help me with some tips to get rid of my scars and have a clear skin and also tips on having a beautiful and shiny healthy skin and also ways to git rid of dark circles you can also suggest me some daily routine for oily skin ppl like me regarding food and skin . will be thankful to u .
please suggest some home remedy for black spots due to pimples. and oily hiar and oily skin.
respected mam, i am being using shcleanse and shalife everynight from last three weeks but i am breaking into pimples a lot , can u suggest me something to be taken care of. I am ur fan/student i read all the ur blog and try remedies too. pls suggest me something. I have kind of dry to sensitive skin!! i am 31 yrs old. i want to only make corrections with ur remedies only. thank you.
Respected ma'am, As i am reading regularly the remedies as you have given and according to that as i have dry skin i started using shacleanse every night and after removing cleanser i am being using shalife for 5 mins and taking it out with moist cotten, first one to two weekd my skin really started glowing but then i sarted breaking up with pimples now i have pimple spots and all the time new pimples are coming up too..... i am in USA so i got ur produts by mail but now pls i am looking so pimply day by dad . pls pls pls suggest me something and also i have many freckles too. I will appreciate ur remedies if u can suggest as soon as. thank you so much!
Hi , I loved your gold facial which I did in India.I live in London and I dont find a salon that does the same.Could you tell me where can I find your products aswell ?
i am a journalist of a renowned bengali news paper.iam your fan and i always use your product only .i have a sensetive skin so i can't use anything exept yiur product.now i have a request that if you give your advice to me and all of my readers about the skin (all type) care in winter byusing home remedies.also give some tips about glow of the skin in this season with minimum effort. because it is the wedding season.please your consent as early as possible.note:if you give your advice-please give advice for all types of skin individually.thank you.
Dear Suchandra, thank you so much for your kind words. It is a great pleasure to be able to communicate directly to all of you through this medium.
1. Apply sandalwood paste on pimples and leave it overnight.
2. For acne / pimples, simmer neem leaves in water. Cool and strain the water and use it to wash the face.
3. For acne, make a paste of tulsi leaves and apply daily, washing it off after 20 minutes.
4. To cleanse pimple-prone skin mix two teaspoons each of cucumber juice, lemon juice and milk. Dip cotton wool pads in it and wipe the skin.
5. For blackheads, mix rice powder with curd and apply daily on the affected area. Rub gently on the skin with circular movements. Wash it off with water.
6. To reduce oiliness, mix multani mitti (fullerandrsquo;s earth) with rose water and apply. Wash off when it dries.
7. To cleanse oily and combination skin mix two teaspoons each of cucumber juice, lemon juice and milk. Dip cotton wool pads in it and wipe the skin.
8. To cleanse dry skin, add 10 drops sunflower or til oil to three tablespoons milk. Mix well. Dip cotton wool pads in it and wipe the skin with it.
9. To remove suntan, mix egg white, honey and lemon juice. Apply on the face and wash off after 20 minutes.
10. To remove tan and reduce oiliness mix tomato juice with curd and apply daily on the face, washing it off after 15 minutes.
11. To remove tan and lighten skin colour, apply buttermilk daily on face and body, wash it off after 20 minutes.
13. For pigmented (dark) patches, mix one part honey with two parts lemon juice and apply, wash it off after 20 minutes.
14. For pigmented (dark) patches, mix ground almonds with curd and apply. Rub gently on the skin. Leave on for 5 minutes and wash it off with water.
15. For dark circles, apply pure almond oil sparingly under eyes and massage gently for one minute using only the ring finger.
16. For dark circles, mix cucumber juice with potato juice in equal quantities and apply daily, wash it off after 20 minutes.
17. Mask for normal to oily skin - mix one teaspoon each of oatmeal, ground almonds, honey and yogurt. Apply on the face and wash it off after 10 minutes.
18. Mask for normal to oily skin - mix egg white with a little honey and apply on the face for normal to oily skins.
19. Mask for normal to dry skin - mix wheat bran (choker) with one teaspoon each of orange juice, curd, honey and olive oil. Apply on the face and wash off after 10 minutes.
20. Mask for normal to dry skin - mix egg yolk with a little honey and apply on the face for normal to dry skins.
21. For dry skin, add one-teaspoon olive oil to mashed ripe banana, mix well and apply on the face like a mask. Wash it off after 30 minutes.
22. For open pores, mix oatmeal with eggwhite and apply. Wash it off when it dries.
23. To tone all skin types, wipe the skin with rose water, using cotton wool.
24. To prevent pimples, mix cucumber juice with lemon juice in equal quantities and apply daily, washing off after 15 minutes.
25. For glowing skin, mix a paste of mint leaves and almonds with a little lukewarm water. Apply on the face and wash off after 15 minutes.
Dear Shahnazji, I used your Shatone and got extremely good results. Now I work within highly airconditioned atmosphere and my hair looks dull. Problems like hairfalling, premature greying have started. This problem is common for most of the female employees. I personally have freckles over my face. Could you please suggest me some remedies. I'm 25 yrs old and is of fair complexion, skin is mixed type.
nice, really nice!
I have always adore you Shanaz. Your great inspiring lady I have seen evolve with time and grew. I really like and love your tips interviews. Unfortunatly I really havent use your products. I am house wife. have oily tanned skin. I get tan very easily. I use Neutrogena 75 SPF still get tan. I need perfect home remedy from you ofcorse first to remove my tan than for to glowing skin which also control my sebum at the same time. pls reply
hello mam i am yr. great fan i can belive in any product with yr. name only . once i saw yr. aid of fair one although i hav fair colour i dont need tht. but i brought tht for my babi .i couldnt belive how it worked she was fair in one month only now i need anti aging product so i was looking for tht. i belive only yr. product can do tht coz u r a true well wisher of women . thanx for yr. products. .
Dear Mam I am having dark circles under my eyes. And have started using ur white pearl dual action under eye cream. And it is really working for me. My dark circles are visibly reduced. Please also suggest me something to improve my skin complexion and reduce facial spots.
i am lossing too much hair on my head can you please help me to grow hair
Hi Mam, I am working women from chennai. I have oily skin, i.e, combination skin but my skin is very sensitive to any cosmetics. if anyone suits me i do not change it that easily as i am afraid of changing. Can you please advise me which face cream do i use for everyday use for face as i am working and i have two children. I get very little time for my facial care. Please help me out.... Awaiting your kind reply With LUV Archana Rathi Excited to be alive
Hello mam... I want to know that i have tanned oily skin.. N i am very keen to remove tanning from face, neck and hands... And sometimes i also have pimples on my face....so plz tel me the best home remedy for clearing my skin...plz mam...
how can i gate beautiful skin like u
hello mam ,i am greate fan of u.i always follow your tis. i am 28.my problem is -i have one dark line of near my left side of mouth.it dose not remove and i am very worried.plz.mam give me the right tips
U r a great lady in the world. i admire u. u are a gud encouragement and guide for millions of girls in the society. rijas, chartered accountant, cochin. 09388411292.
HI MAM I AM 21 YEARS OLD PLZ TELL ME TO GET A CLEAR AND SHINY SKIN FREE OF ACNE. I HAVE OILY SKIN AND APPLY MULTANNI MITTI DAILY AND THEN APPLY FAIR AND HANDSOME CREAM SINCE I HAVE FEW ACNE BY APPLYING CREAM THEY GREW A LIITILE BIT MORE PLE TELL ME A GOOD REMEDY TOI AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF IT .
hi mam im 20 years old plzz tell me how can i get rid of pimples coz i hav some pimples not so much and i also want fair complextion with home remedies i have facial hair also how can i get rid of them and i hav medium complextion plzzzz i really need help ....
mam u r the best
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your products do amazing things for my skin, I feel beautiful & confident every day, Thank You
Hi mam.i am 25 yrs old.my skin type is combination.my t zone is oily and other area gets oily in summer and normal in winter.in summmer i suffer from rashes on my nose and eye-brow area.there r some open pores.my skin gets tanned easily.which of ur pdt will suit for my skin?and what type of facial will suit after removing rashes?pls help.i am very serious about it.my email id is lalankhatun@gmail.com.