‘How Lagos can become smart city with technology’

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• Ambode sees culture, politics as limitation
With the drive to make Lagos a ‘Smart’ city now more intense than ever, the state handlers have been urged to push the vision with all enthusiasm and needed policies.


According to experts at the International Conference tagged: ‘Towards a Smart City’, as part of the Lagos at 50 celebrations, the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode led regime, which is championing the transformation has been urged to see Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as an integral component of the vision.


At the Panel session with a sub-topic: ICT-Making Lagos the Technology Frontier of Africa, moderated by the Founder, MTech, Sheri Williams. The panellists included, the Chief Executive Officer, SystemSpec Limited, John Obaro; Managing Director, Accenture, Niyi Yusuf; Founders of EchoVC Partners and Paga, Eghosa Omoigui and Tayo Oviosu respectively, and canvassed an inclusive development of the state including the hinterlands.


Yusuf described Smart city as a country that has embedded technology into the city design and management. This involves using technology to drive value management and use at different layers of infrastructure development. “Lagos is on track to be a smart city,” he added.


To Omoigui, a smart city is self-monitoring, self-reporting and allows different infrastructure blocks to talk to each other automatically, saying in Nigeria, Lagos remains the ideal state to drive this innovation.


To Oviosu, making a state ‘smart’ means all services are driven electronically, using same data, adding that if indeed, Lagos wants to be ‘smart’, it shouldn’t wait for Nigeria, as a smart city should carve out smart health, education and agriculture, among others.


From Obaro’s perspective, what brought the state and even Nigeria to where it is now, is not what will take it to where it planned to be in another 50 years.


He noted that while the population is growing from its current 22 million, the land mass is not expanding, “as such there is a need to develop infrastructure that will outlive the people, while we constantly maintain it.”


The SystemSpec boss, while canvassing for the involvement of Robotic technology in the development of the state, noting that the main accounting package running Nigeria is from Estonia.


As such, it has become necessary to develop Lagosians that can make money for the state outside the state. “We must develop a software economy,” he stated.


On how to get it right, the Accenture boss said the initiative must be designed to focus on the users, “citizens centred than administrator centred,” and it must also be Public Private Partnership (PPP) driven with the citizens at heart.


Supporting Yusuf on the PPP-led model to drive funding, the EchoVC boss said there must be a framework for it, saying the people gets smart if the city is smart.


To Obaro, Lagos may not have the problem of getting funding for the project because the people are yearning for a change, and stressed the need for government to also respect agreements.


Obaro and Oviosu emphasised the need to run Lagos smartcity with an efficient identity management system, where it becomes seamless to pay for government services.


They called for urgent hamonisation of the various disparate data bases in the country for better management of the nation.


Reacting to some of the issues raised, the State Governor, Ambode, said “smartness had to be microscopic from the grassroots,” adding that there are cultural and political issues to be dealt with, which if not adequately handled can mar the entire process.


“As we turn 50, while still forging ahead as a leading entity in Africa it’s time to shift gears. In the emerging knowledge era, ICT has taken centre stage and as the city of the future, Lagos must take advantage and indeed leverage on the tools of ICT in moving towards a Smart City,” Ambode said.


The Governor pointed out that there was an urgent need to support the citizens, no matter the tribe. “One needs to be methodical to take Lagos out of Nigeria,” added.


According to him, there are impediments that prevent one from performing; stressing that there must be concerted efforts by everyone to make Lagos like Dubai.

Six ways to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

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With data connection rates still comparatively pricey in Nigeria, Wi-Fi hotspots are often a source of joy for most smartphone/device users in need of some free Web browsing or social media time. The benefits of free Wi-Fi access such as the ease of connectivity and opportunity to conserve cellular data makes it a common occurrence for most users to seek out these free connections in public locations such as parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, etc.


Findings by the Research and Development Unit of Yudala, Nigeria’s fastest growing composite e-commerce outfit showed that caution must, however, be exercised when accessing sensitive personal information and/or carrying out online shopping or mobile banking activities over a free public Wi-Fi connection as this could pre-dispose you to grave losses from hackers.


Armed with routers, remote spying software and other tools for their nefarious trade, these hackers, whose increasing level of sophistication is a source of global alarm, are capable of setting up fake hotspots. This is booby-traping you into thinking you are connecting to the Wi-Fi of a hotel you are staying in, for instance, while in actuality, you have fallen prey.


These tips from Yudala’s Research and Development Unit will help keep you protected:
Always remember you’re vulnerable on public Wi-Fi: This knowledge is essential as it will help keep you weary when using public Wi-Fi networks. Due to their often unsecured connections, chances are that the Wi-Fi hotspot you have so gleefully connected to be occupied by a potential hacker. Within this shared virtual space, it becomes considerably easier to infiltrate your device and compromise your personal information.


Disable automatic connection to Wi-Fi networks: Most smartphones are capable of automatically connecting to available Wi-Fi networks – a development that may expose you to lurking hackers. While this feature is often disabled by default, you can do yourself a world of good by double-checking to make sure. Better still, you can tweak your device’s settings to ensure manual connection to Wi-Fi hotspots. This way, you are protected from unwittingly connecting to a rogue network which may compromise your privacy and other sensitive information.


Verify the network’s name before connecting: Research shows that most hackers label their fake hotspots with generic names that may fool you into thinking you are on the right network. A public institution such as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), for instance, may not have its public Wi-Fi network named “Free NCC Wi-Fi.” Same goes for that hotel you may be staying in or the fast food outlet on the street corner. Obvious generic names such as these could be a well-sprung trap by a hacker to snare unsuspecting users.


If you are not certain of that generic name being the official Wi-Fi network you are about to access, you will do yourself a world of good by asking.  An employee of the organization concerned should be able to guide you in this regard and help you get connected to the right network. In the event that there is no one to verify from, it is better to err on the side of caution in order to avoid being hacked.


Stick to HTTPS for websites: To avoid exposing yourself to the risks of being hacked over a public Wi-Fi network, stick to websites that use HTTPS during your internet surfing activity. While regular websites transfer content in plain text thereby making it an easy target for potential hackers; websites that use HTTPS, on the other hand, encrypt your activity thus offering an extra layer of security. In order to be sure you are on an HTTPS website, simply look for a padlock in the address bar or check the URL for “https://…” In addition, you can download and use software such as HTTPS Everywhere to protect your data.


HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox, Chrome, and Opera extension that encrypts your communications with many major websites, making your browsing more secure.


Turn off file sharing when using a PC: While you may not have a direct control over the Wi-Fi network you are connected to, your computer is thankfully still in your control.  Your computer may share certain information such as your printers, files, music library or even go as far as granting remote login to other computers on a trusted network or your personal Wi-Fi network. If not disabled when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network, you may just be opening the door to a potential hacker.
File sharing must be turned off or at best automated to ensure that your computer automatically switches to a more secure setup when you are on a public Wi-Fi network.


Keep all financial transactions off public Wi-Fi:  This applies to mobile banking, online shopping or any other activity that involves exposing sensitive personal or financial information. Every public Wi-Fi network should be regarded as a major security risk as you may be sharing these connections with an eagle-eyed hacker. Where the transactions cannot wait until you get to a secure network, it is best you rely on your cellular data for these purposes.

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Why You Should Include Eucalyptus In Your Daily Life?

Eucalyptus oil is an essential oil which is extracted from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. It was originally grown in Australia but now you find its presence in many other parts of the world. The oil is used in industry and for healing purposes. There are about 700 types of eucalyptus species in the world. About 500 of them are used for essential oil extraction. It was used as medicine and in surgeries in the years gone back. The health benefits of eucalyptus are numerous. It is also used as an insecticide to kill mites and ticks.

Constituents of Eucalyptus oil

Different types of eucalyptus oil contain different composition of some basic compounds. There are about 100 different compounds in the oil. Some of the main compounds include globulol, cineole, limonene, terpinen, pinene, phellandrene, aromadendrene, epiglobulola and piperitone. The original raw oil composition is supposed to consists of good proportion of the above-mentioned compounds as compared to the double distilled one.

Properties of Eucalyptus Oil

The main properties of the oil for which it is used are the following.

• It has antibacterial property. It acts on pathogenic bacteria. This property helps in getting rid of bacteria in upper respiratory tract infections.
• It has analgesic property. This helps to relieve pain in the body when applied on joints or muscles.
• When used on the body externally it has a cool and refreshing effect. This aids in bringing down mental exhaustion in the body. It stimulates the brain and increases blood circulation to the head.
• Its antibacterial property also extends to the bacteria residing in dental cavities. Thus it is very effective against cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria in the mouth.

Listed below are some of the health benefits of eucalyptus oil.

Health Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil

1. Respiratory Diseases

These diseases are one of the most important diseases addressed by eucalyptus oil. Since the oil has the following properties – antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial, decongestant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. It is typically used in coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and nasal congestion. It can also be used for sore throats and running nose. Gargles with the oil mixed with warm water helps to ease the pain in the throat and brings instant relief. Medicines for respiratory problems have eucalyptus oil content in them. You could also take 3 to 5 drops of the oil and massage your chest with it. It gives an instant soothing effect and allows more oxygen to flow into the lungs normalizing breathing.

2. In Treatment of Fever

Eucalyptus oil is very effective in reducing body temperature. It is mixed with other carrier oil like peppermint oil and used as a deodorant and sprayed on the body. This helps in bringing down the fever.

3. In Getting Rid of Intestinal Germs

This is one of the most important health benefits of eucalyptus oil. Since eucalyptus has germicidal properties it helps to kill bacteria and other germs in the various organs of the body. This is especially true of germs residing in the colon and intestine. For this, you need to consume about 1/2 teaspoon of the eucalyptus oil. It gets rid of bacteria, parasites and other microbes too.

4. In Relieving Muscle And Joint Pain

For people suffering from knee and joint pains, application of eucalyptus oil on the surface of the skin brings in a lot of relief. Since it is anti-inflammatory and analgesic too it removes the underlying stress and pain. It is typically used in rheumatism, nervous pain, stiff muscles, sprained ligaments and muscles. The affected area should be massaged in a circular fashion with 4 to 5 drops of the oil.

5. In Soothing The Brain

For people who have undergone mental exhaustion application of eucalyptus oil on the forehead helps to reduce stress and bring about relief. It is soothing and refreshing making the person feel fresh. It acts as a stimulant and removes mental sluggishness. This is achieved by increased blood circulation to the brain. The oil acts as a vasodilator and opens up blood vessels for increased flow of blood and its circulation. It is also used in aromatherapy for the same purposes. Students exposed to eucalyptus oil are found to perform better in their studies.

6. In Healing of Wounds

Apart from the above health benefits of eucalyptus oil. It has antiseptic property which works well with open wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts and sores. When applied on abrasions it helps in healing faster and keeps infections at bay. It could also be used for insect bites and stings. It provides for a protective layer and hence microbes are not allowed to infect the wounds further.

7. As an Ingredient in Mouthwash

Herbal mouthwash and toothpaste contain eucalyptus oil. Its antimicrobial property provides for dental health. It ensures that there is no deposition of plague and cavities in the mouth due to microbial infections.

8. As a Room Freshener

The pleasing odor of eucalyptus oil and its antiseptic property makes it an ideal spray to use in sick and hospital rooms. It aids in getting rid of insects and germs while keeping the environment clean and hygienic.

9. As a Constituent of Soaps

Eucalyptus oil is also commonly part of soaps, detergents, hand cleaners and household cleaners. It is used in these products for its antimicrobial, antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is used in mostly herbal and organic products. Thus these are better options to choose for us, protecting our health as well as the health of the environment.

10. For Hair Growth

This is one of the most amazing health benefits of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus can be mixed with coconut oil and applied on the scalp. This moisturizes the scalp and keeps it healthy. It also helps in the treatment of dandruff and itchy scalp. It also helps to get rid of lice on the scalp and is a better option compared to chemical applications.

11. In Treatment for Tuberculosis

When some drops of eucalyptus oil is used and massaged on the chest and back it gives relief from symptoms of tuberculosis. Also inhaling fumes of the oil gives respite to patients because of its anti-inflammatory property.

How is The Eucalyptus Oil Used?

It is used in burners and vaporizers to generate fumes which you can inhale. This would provide relief in case of respiratory diseases and improving concentration. The vapors can also be used as insect repellents. For colds and cough 4 to 5 drops of the oil can be taken in the palm and the chest region corresponding to the lungs massaged. Massaging can be done both on the front and back. It helps to get rid of congestion in the lungs and headaches too. For open wounds and insect bites you can directly apply the oil on the affected area.

Cautions With Using Eucalyptus Oil

Since the oil is very potent it should not be used with children below the age of 2. Also in the case of adults it should be used under recommendation from the doctor. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should also be careful about using it. In case they are allergic to it they should avoid using it.

Conclusion

Putting it in a nutshell.

• Eucalyptus oil is great for reducing of symptoms caused by respiratory diseases.
• Since it has a pleasing odor its vapors are used in room fresheners and in soaps, detergents etc.
• It is used directly on muscles and joints to reduce pain and discomfort. It can also be used in wounds and hurts.
• Finally applying it on the forehead brings in a soothing feeling and you feel relaxed.

Thus we have seen the health benefits of eucalyptus oil. You can make eucalyptus oil at home using dried leaves and twigs. After burning the leaves the vapors are steam distilled to get the oil.


Eucalyptus can be stored for 6 months and up till a year when refrigerated. It should be easily accessible and made available in every home. Since one does not know when one will get sick and it would definitely be a handy medicine.

How To Use Sandalwood To Improve Skin?

Sandalwood is widely known for its wonderful aromatic fragrance. It is used generously in everyday life starting from auspicious occasions, in perfumes and incense sticks, in talcs and sunscreen lotions, and also in soaps. We have a wide variety of sandalwood for skin products in the market. However, the majority of these are applied for a getting a good aroma.


Sandalwood is rich in various nutrients for getting a healthy skin.  As we are not much aware of its use in skin care routine, we will learn about in detail now.


The nature of a sandalwood tree is semi-parasitic. It means that it readily takes in all the minerals from the surroundings. As a result, it becomes rich and fortified with essential nutrients.

Properties

• Potassium
• Santalol
• Essential oils
• Oleic Acid

Uses

Also known as Chandan in India, sandalwood can work a miracle on your skin.


It is better to note that one should go for sandalwood powders and oils that are in authentic in nature.


In the market, one can find that there are many sandalwood-related products that are fake and sold at reasonable prices. Sandalwood products are always expensive. Even if a particular product is expensive, one should check its authenticity before buying.


The significant elements of sandalwood are that it is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and imparts a cooling effect on the person. It’s strong and pleasant aroma will make you free from stress and worries.


Let us now go through some of the uses of sandalwood for skin care.

Sandalwood For Skin Care

1. Get a Flawless Skin

The majority of us are nervous about our growing acne, blemishes, acne spots and blackheads. Due to the sedentary lifestyle and busy schedules, we ignore a balanced diet and fitness regime. As a result, skin eruptions take place. It is embarrassing to check and hide those stubborn pimples. Sandalwood works wonderfully on the pimple-prone skin. It makes an effort to get rid of stubborn pimples after applying over a period of time.

2. Reduces Irritated Skin

In summer, itching, redness and irritation of skin is common due to scorching heat and resulting sweat. The cooling properties contained in sandalwood will soothe the skin irritation in no time.

3. Sandalwood For Skin Disorders

People suffering from skin disorders such as dermatitis or eczema need to apply sandalwood regularly. If you also have the problem of prickly heat or boils during summers, then sandalwood is the best solution to get rid of it.

4. Increases Skin Hydration

Rich in moisturizing properties, sandalwood offers sufficient hydration to the skin. It does not make the skin dry and stretched. In summers, you need to get rid of oiliness and sweat accumulating on the skin’s surface. Sandalwood works effectively by balancing sweat and moisture on the skin. It removes the sticky content from the skin, keeping intact the necessary moisture. In case you have a problem of dull skin, then sandalwood for skin care is always recommended.

5. Reduces Skin Tan

Skin tanning is another common malady during summers. Our face and hands are the exposed areas that get easily tanned. Though it is difficult to remove this suntan, one can take suitable precautions beforehand. Sandalwood helps in lightening suntanned complexions and uneven skin tones. It also helps in removing freckles and dark spots resulting out of prolonged suntan.

6. Reduces Aging Signs

The common signs of aging are fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, etc. Sandalwood is also known for youth-enhancing elements. Hence, it needs to be applied to decrease the signs of aging.

7. Reduces Body Odour

Another dreading problems in the scorching heat of summer are body odour. As we tend to sweat more during summers, it mixes with the oil and other dead skin cells, giving rise to body odour. It is embarrassing. It is not possible for us to carry and use deodorants all the time. However, application of sandalwood on the body while having a bath can reduce it.  Sandalwood’s enchanting fragrance gets blended in the skin.

8. Stress-Free Agent

Sandalwood relieves a person out of stress, worries and tension. The mesmerizing fragrance leads to a stress-free mind. As we all know beauty lies in a stress-free and pleasant mind, it would be one of the best choices to use sandalwood in beauty care routine.

Applications

1. As A Regular Face Pack

We always look for a face pack that will lighten our skin tone and removes pimples, blemishes and acne spots. This is one of the simplest face packs for skin care.


Mix equal portions of sandalwood powder, multani mitti and water to get a smooth paste. Apply it on the skin and leave it for nearly 15-20 minutes till the pack gets dry. Wash the face with water. This will definitely help you in getting even skin tone and removing those stubborn pimples.

2. As An Acne-Removal Face Pack

Stubborn pimples are difficult to go away. Even if they go after taking their sweet time, they leave embarrassing spots on our facial skin.


Take equal proportions of sandalwood powder, turmeric powder, and water. Add a pinch of saffron to it for extra fairness. Apply this paste and leave it for not more than 10 minutes. This will work on your pimples and acne spots effectively.

3. For Prickly Heat

In case you face a problem of prickly heat or boils during summers, then make a paste of sandalwood powder and rose water and apply on the affected areas. It will soothe your skin.

4. As A Tan Remover

Mix 1 spoon of sandalwood powder with half teaspoon of almond powder and rose water. Apply this pack on your face as above to get rid of uneven skin tone, dark spots and freckles.

5. For Removing Body Odour

Instead of using chemical-based talcs and deodorants available in the market, one can apply sandalwood paste on your skin. It will not only calm down the skin irritation but also help you in getting rid of body odour. Your skin will gain a mesmerizing fragrance of sandalwood powder. It also decreases the amount of sweat and oil secreted by the skin during the summers.

6. For Reducing Dark Underarms

Frequent use of underarms hair removal creams, razors or waxing can cause constant friction on the delicate skin. Bleaching of underarm skin is not advisable at all as it can worsen the condition. Apply a paste of sandalwood powder mixed with rose water on the affected areas for 15 minutes and wash it off. Regular use of this pack can fade away those dark areas.

7. For Removing Acne Spots, Dark Spots, Blemishes And Freckles

Sandalwood powder can be mixed with coconut oil and lemon juice to form a paste. Apply it on the affected areas of facial skin and leave it for 5-7 minutes. Wash it off with water. This will not only reduce the unwanted dark spots but will also hydrate the skin with sufficient moisture.


Thus, sandalwood is like a boon during summers for skin care. It is better to keep a packet of sandalwood powder or a bottle of sandalwood oil handy during summers. It is a must for daily skin care regime during the summers.


Use of sandalwood is not limited to its aroma. The orbit of its use in beauty care regime is very wide. So, now need not worry about suntan, body odour and prickly heat during summer seasons because sandalwood for skin care is available!

Let’s Know About Natural Lip Balms and Softeners…

Women love to buy and wear lipsticks, lip liners, lip colours and lip balms. When choosing a lip balm, a woman selects the best colour and aroma ignoring rest of the crucial factors such as ingredients, nourishment, etc. She is not aware that her favourite lip balm is comprised of more artificial ingredients with a tint of fragrance. Hence we bring here natural homemade lip balm just for you!


If you want to overcome this usual tendency and shift your lip care paradigm to a more natural one, then we have brought certain tips and homemade lip balm for your application. You will be required to follow tips for lip care on a consistent basis. Moreover, you may have to treat your lips with love and care by applying some of our natural lip balms and softeners.


Even though your lipstick conceals the lip problems, you have to treat your lips gently and naturally.


Our lips require 5 minutes from our skin care regime and some of the ingredients that are readily available in the kitchen.

Lip Care Tips

You need to adopt some changes in your daily routine to take care of the lips. Some of these are as follows.

• Do not suck your lips with tongue. Your lips will become more dry and pale by this action.
• In case your lips are chapping despite of regular usage of lip balms, then opt for a balanced diet regime. You need to consume foods that are loaded with Vitamin B content.
• You need to eat lot of fresh fruits, almonds, raisins, jackfruits, vegetables, sprouts, oatmeal, millet and wheat germ. A highly nutritious diet will always offer adequate nourishment to your skin and lips.
• Do not buy lipsticks or lip colours from local cosmetic vendors and of local brands.
• Always use branded makeup products for your lips.
• Apply lip makeup only when there is a special occasion. Else, try to use natural lip balms for protecting your lips.
• Always cover your face and lips when you go out in the sun. Even when you are cleaning stuff or playing a sport outdoors, then protect your lips with a lip balm. This will protect your lips from sun damage or due to environmental factors.
• While applying face packs, we apply it all over the face neglecting the lips. Our lips also need nourishment from natural ingredients. Our lips also need scrubbing and cleansing on a regular basis. Hence, you are also required to cleanse, scrub and moisturize your lips on a consistent basis.
• Always use natural substances for treating your lips. While applying lip packs or softeners, you tend to consume it unknowingly. Hence, when you are applying natural ingredients on your lips, you do not have to worry even when they enter your stomach.

Lip Cleansers

Rose water, extracts of cucumber or raw potato juice are excellent cleansers for lips. It will cleanse the impurities from the lips instantly.

Lip Scrubs

• After you cleanse lips, you need to scrub to remove dead skin cells accumulated on the surface. For this purpose, you need natural ingredients that work softly and gently on the lips without damaging or removing the skin.
• You need to scrub lips once a week and not often.
• Mix a spoon of powdered sugar into a spoon of honey. Use this as a scrub once a week. This scrub is best as the powdered sugar works wonders in removing the dead skin cells. Honey offers sufficient moisture to the lips and keep it healthy and smooth.
• Extracts of raw potato can also be used to exfoliate lips. It lightens the tanned or dark skin of the lips.
• Mix a few strands of saffron into a spoon of milk and apply it on the lips. Leave this mixture for 5 minutes. It lightens the lips and moisturizes it. This scrub is the best during winter season when your lips become chapped or over-dry.
• Rub lemon or lemon peels on the lips. It will remove dead skin and also lighten the tone.
• Run orange peel on the skin. It will hydrate and exfoliate!

Homemade Lip Balm and Softeners

1. The Papaya Lip Softener

Loaded with Vitamin A content and other essential nutrients, papaya is rich in anti-oxidants that can make your lips soft and smooth. In case you have dry, chapped lips, then this softener works amazing.


Papaya will reduce the tanned or dark portion of the lips. Coconut will moisturize it for a long time. Honey will soothe the lips and make it glowing.


Extract cream of coconut and add a spoon of papaya paste into it. For consistency, add a spoon of honey or as required. Keep this paste in the refrigerator for half an hour for cooling purpose. Apply it on the lips twice a day for better results. Repeat this process thrice a week.

2. The Almond-Papaya Lip Softener

Almonds are rich in Vitamin E content and they moisturize the lips to a large extent. Papaya is useful for revitalizing the lips. If you think that your lips look pale and tired, then this lip softener is for you. Surprisingly, this softener also performs the function of exfoliating the lips. Honey is added to the mixture as it is best for softening lips.


Take one spoon of honey add a spoon of almond powder and papaya paste into it. Scrub your lips with this paste and leave it for the next 5 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. Repeat this process once a week to exfoliate your lips and to remove the dullness.

3. The Almond-Coconut Homemade Lip Balm

Nothing is as moisturizing for the lips as coconuts. Almonds are also hydrating and soothing for the lips. In summer, our lips get tanned or dark as they are exposed in the sun. Removing this tan is an extremely difficult task. This lip balm is best for lip lightening, hydrating and making it tan-free.


However, you will have to use it regular to fade away the tan from the lips. Lemon is an excellent skin brightener and lightening agent.


Extract juice of almonds. Similarly, extract milk from coconuts. Add a teaspoon of walnut or apricot oil as per availability. If walnut or apricot oil is not available, then olive oil can also be used. Squeeze lemon juice as required to maintain the consistency. Mix all these ingredients and store in a small bottle in the fridge. You can apply this as a lip balm during the day and before going to sleep. This mixture lasts for 2-3 days in the fridge. You will have to apply this for a month and hence, you need to prepare it again and again. But it will guarantee the best tan removal!

4. The Homemade Lip Balm For Winter

How many of you pick up the strawberry-flavoured lip balm from the store? This one is for you.


Strawberries are yummy and delicious fruits and also high in antioxidants. They will hydrate dry and chapped lips. Honey is a soothing agent.


Grind strawberries into a paste and add a spoon of honey to it. Keep this mixture in a small bottle or container in a fridge. Apply this lip balm as and when required during winter season. Nothing can be nutritious and pampering for your lips than this lip balm!


Thus, your lips are the delicate part of your face. Hence, it is to be treated with love and care. Application of natural ingredients and eating a balanced diet is vital for healthy lips. Simply follow the above steps and apply these natural homemade lip balm and softeners to get smooth, soft and healthy lips within few weeks.

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