Causes of dark armpits and how to get rid of it

Dark coloration of the skin in the underarms region is usually not a disease or medical condition. Dark armpits  can be thought of as the skin’s response to exposure to certain elements, similar to a suntan that results from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

What are the causes: the causes of black armpits are; shaving, regular use of hair removing creams, excessive sweating, poor ventilation of underarms, accumulation of dead skin cells, and use of alcohol-based deodorants and antiperspirants.

You can easily get rid of dark armpits  using simple home remedies that are safe, effective, natural and affordable.

However, at times dark armpits  may also be as a result of a medical condition that is known as acanthosis nigricans which is often associated with insulin resistance, obesity, hormonal disorders, certain medications, and cancer.

If your dark armpits  are caused by this condition then you must consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of dark armpits.

1. Potato

The mild acidic property present in potatoes is a great natural bleaching agent. Unlike strong bleaching agents, it will not cause skin irritation.

• Simply rub a thin slice of potato on your underarms.
• You can also grate the potato and apply the juice to the affected area, allow it to dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Use either of these remedies twice daily for better and faster results.

2. Cucumber

Just like potatoes, cucumbers also have natural bleaching properties to help lighten discolored skin.

• Simply rub a thin cucumber slice on your underarms or grate a cucumber and apply the juice under your arms. Do this once or twice daily until you are satisfied with the results.
• Another option is to extract the juice from a cucumber and mix it with a little turmeric powder and lemon juice. Apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and then wash it off with water. Repeat this home remedy once daily or every other day for best results.

3. Lemon

Lemon works as a natural bleach and a powerful antibacterial and antiseptic agent. This is why lemon is used in the treatment of various skin-related problems including dark underarms. Lemon can dry out your skin, so apply a moisturizer after using these remedies if needed.

• To remove dead skin cells and lighten your underarms, rub a lemon wedge on the skin for a few minutes. Leave the juice on your skin for about 10 minutes and then wash the area thoroughly. For better exfoliation, you can sprinkle a little sugar on the lemon wedge and then use it. Do this a few times a week.
• Another option is to mix a little turmeric powder, honey or plain yogurt in some lemon juice and apply it to your underarms. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then wash it off. Repeat three or four times a week.

4. Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used to make an exfoliating scrub to get rid of dark underarms. This will help remove dead skin cells, which is one of the main causes of dark underarms. It will also help unclog skin pores.

1. Mix baking soda and water to make a thick paste.
2. Use this paste to scrub your underarms.
3. Wash it off and pat dry the area thoroughly.
4. Repeat a few times a week.

You can also apply a light dusting of equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch to neutralize body odor.

5. Orange Peel

Orange peels can be used to lighten the skin under your arms, thanks to their skin lightening and exfoliating properties.

1. Put some orange peels in the sun for a few days until they dry out completely.
2. Grind the dried peels into powder form.
3. Mix two teaspoons of powdered orange peels with enough rose water and milk to make a thick paste.
4. Gently scrub your underarms with the paste and then leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Finally, wash the area with cold water.
6. Repeat the process two or three times a week.

6. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another good option to get rid of dark underarms. Coconut oil contains vitamin E that can help lighten the underarms. At the same time, it will also work as an effective natural deodorant.

1. Massage the dark underarms with coconut oil.
2. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Wash it off with mild soap and lukewarm water.
4. Repeat two or three times daily until you achieve the desired results.

7. Milk

The vitamins and fatty acids present in milk can help minimize underarm darkening. It will soften the skin and make the skin tone much lighter.

• Mix two tablespoons of full fat milk, one to two tablespoons of flour and one teaspoon of pain yogurt to make a thick paste. Apply it on your underarms and leave it on for about 15 minutes before wash it off with cold water. Repeat a few times a week on a regular basis.
• Another option is to soak a couple of strands of saffron in two teaspoons of milk for 15 to 20 minutes. You can also add a little honey. Apply the mixture on your underarms and leave it on for at least 20 to 30 minutes before washing it off. Follow this remedy daily until you are satisfied with the results.

8. Vinegar

Vinegar can also come to your rescue when you wish to get rid of your dark underarms. This remedy will not only lighten the skin color, but will also kill germs and bacteria that feed on dead skin cells causing underarm odor.

1. Mix rice flour with vinegar to form a thick paste.
2. Take a hot shower and then apply this paste on your underarms.
3. Allow the paste to dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
4. Repeat a few times a week.

9. Sandalwood

Sandalwood is another useful ingredient for getting rid of dark underarms due to its skin-lightening properties. Using rose water to make a paste will add a cooling and softening effect on the skin. The fragrance of sandalwood will also help get rid of body odor due to excessive sweating.

1. Mix two tablespoons of sandalwood powder and two to three tablespoons of rose water to make a thick paste.
2. Apply the paste on your underarms.
3. Leave it on for about 15 minutes or until it dries, and then wash it off with cold water.
4. When repeated daily, this remedy will lighten the skin tone of your underarms within a few days.

10. Gram Flour

Another great ingredient to get rid of dark underarms is gram flour, also known as besan. You can use gram flour to make a homemade whitening pack.

1. Mix together two tablespoons of gram flour, one teaspoon each of plain yogurt and lemon juice, and a little turmeric powder to make a thick paste.
2. Apply this paste on your underarms.
3. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
4. Follow this remedy daily for two weeks. Then repeat three times a week until you get the desired results.

Follow these remedies as needed to get rid of dark underarms and enjoy soft, smooth and lighter skin.

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Is this the kind of person you are waiting for?

Every time I work out of a coffee shop, I witness an average of three first dates.

Most of them are tentative and shy. A few of them are painfully awkward. Some of them drag on for hours, whereas others are cut short by an obviously faked excuse and an empty promise to text one another soon.

I can’t judge these date-goers too harshly. I’ve had my own fair share of first dates in this coffee shop, with marginally similar results. You just don’t hit it off with every person you meet. You know when your efforts are in vain.

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But the more first dates I witness, the more I’ve started to wonder what exactly it is that makes a date successful. It’s not just physical attractiveness: I’ve seen true beauties bomb and mismatched couples hit it off. It isn’t social status: those with high-paying jobs don’t seem to be at an objective advantage over those who are unemployed with confidence. But there seems to be a particular third element that all of us are endlessly searching for: one that keeps us swiping through Tinder, showing up to nightclubs, talking to strangers as we stand in line for coffee and meeting for uncomfortable first dates on Tuesday afternoons.

At the end of the day, I’m inclined to believe that all of us are out there looking for the exact same thing.

We’re looking for the person it’s easy with.

Not the person who makes us giggle as we shyly sip our coffee but the one who makes us spit it out in laughter accidentally. We’re looking for the person who doesn’t politely wait for us to finish our thought but who excitedly completes it in unison. The one whose eyes light up and legs shake and whose smile stretches over their face at the exact same moment as ours overtakes our own. We’re looking for someone who comes alive in the same way that we do. Someone who wants to share in that vitality.

We’re looking for the person who gets us. Not the one who nods along to what we are saying in a careful, patient fashion but the one who understands it with a terrifying accuracy. The one who throws their hands up and exclaims that our they’ve been waiting forever to meet someone else who understands the struggles we are perfectly describing. We just want someone who’s been down in the same trenches we’ve been in. Someone who understands the landscape of our pain.

We aren’t searching for someone to save us. We don’t need pep talks or inspirational speeches or harsh kicks in the pants to get us going. We just want someone who inspires us to be better every day. Someone who lives largely and boldly and fearlessly enough to remind us that we are allowed to do so too. That there are people who are still so unafraid to go out on those limbs in life and there is world enough for us to go join them. That there room for us out among the champions.

The truth is, we aren’t looking for that perfectly chiseled jawline or an ideal hip-to-waist ratio. We just want someone who’s body feels right alongside ours – whose arms we fit perfectly into, whose hair we want to aimlessly trace our fingers through, whose laugh makes their lips look so perfectly kissable that we can hardly refrain when we ought to. We don’t need someone to look like a pinup boy or girl. We just want someone whose body feels like home.

At the end of the day, it’s not perfection we are searching for: not in each other and certainly not in ourselves. We’re simply looking for the right imperfections.

The flaws that we secretly relish, the shortcomings that balance our strengths. To find a 10/10 would be boring – no one checks off every box and that’s a large part of what keeps us fascinated. We’re attracted to the humanity in each other. We’re drawn to shared secrets and flaws.

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At the end of the day, none of us are looking for the physically flawless human being with all of their ducks in a row. We’re simply looking that for ease. That understanding. That connection. All that stuff that you simply cannot fake, no matter how skilled a player you are at the dating game.

Because the truth is, we all know exactly what kind of a person we are waiting for, through every failed first date and tragic Tinder hookup.

We’re searching for the person who simply feels like home.

And that person is damn well worth waiting for.

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11 things you didn't know about the day Jesus died

Good Friday is the day when Christians the world over commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, or Black Friday and comes the Friday before Easter. The date of Easter is always the first Sunday after the full moon following a spring equinox. This year, Easter is on Sunday, April 1. Below are some historical facts about Good Friday: 
1. On Good Friday 1930 the BBC reported that there was no news so instead, they played piano music. 
2. During the Great Fire of New Orleans in 1788, priests refused to allow church bells to be rung as fire alarms because it was Good Friday. As a result, 856 buildings burned in the inferno. READ ALSO: "Hell does not exist, sinners will disappear"- Pope Francis
3. Many parts of Germany ban dancing on Good Friday. The strictest bans start at 4 a.m. on Thursday and run through Saturday. 
4. In 1592 “the London Clerk of Markets issued a decree forbidding the sale of hot cross buns and other spiced bread, except at burials, on Good Friday, or at Christmas. The punishment for transgressing the decree was forfeiture of all the forbidden product to the poor." 
5. The Saturday after Good Friday and before Easter Sunday is called Holy Saturday. 
6. Ireland bans alcohol sales on Good Friday.
 7. Radio & TV stations in NZ aren’t allowed to play any commercial content at all on Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Christmas Day or they get fined.
 8. On Good Friday almost 500 years ago, Scots fought in a battle on Swedish soil in which their country was not involved. 
9. There is a superstition on Good Friday that if you wash your clothes the head of the household could die. 
10. No-one’s entirely sure where the name “Good Friday” actually came from. 
11. In 1935 the Germans published a new calendar, removing names of saints’ days and Good Friday was named in memory of the 4500 Saxons who were murdered by Charlemagne the Butcher. Today many Christians will be reflecting on the bible. However, some have said that the best book an atheist can read is the bible. And this is because some bible verses are so unbelievable to us humans. While the Holy Bible is the regarded as the final authority by most believers in the Christian religion, many find it hard to swallow. Christians are marking Good Friday, this Nigerian man recently left Christianity for Islam. 

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"Hell does not exist, sinners will disappear"- Pope Francis

Pope Francis has deviated from the general belief that hell is real, when he stated that the souls of sinners will disappear in the after life instead of going to hell. During a conversation with a 93-year-old atheist philosopher, Eugenio Scalfari, the 266th and current pope of the Catholic church said that hell doesn't exist, adding that the disappearance of the souls of sinners is what exists, The Times reported. Pause9ja notes that Scalfari, who is the founder of one of Italy's leading newspapers, La Repubblica, said he reconstructed the conversation from memory, without taking notes or using a recorder. 
The pope said: “They are not punished, those who repent obtain the forgiveness of God and go among the ranks of the souls who contemplate him. But those who do not repent, and therefore cannot be forgiven, disappear.” During the five years of his pontificate, Francis has laid emphasis on the mercy of God rather than the severity of his judgment. According to traditional church teaching, those who die as sinners face eternal punishment by unquenchable fire in hell. Speaking at St Peter’s Square in 2017, the pope said that judgment was not to be feared because “at the end of our history there is the merciful Jesus”. He had on another occasion described heaven as a place where the just go to be rewarded, and as “an immense tent, where God will welcome all mankind”. 
Meanwhile, it was previously reported that there was serious panic in Nigeria over reports that Pope Francis was considering shutting down a total of 163 parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo state, following the alleged refusal of some priests to accept the appointment of Peter Okpaleke as bishop. It was reported that Okpaleke was appointed four years ago to replace late Bishop Victor Chikwe but had been rejected by Reverend Fathers of Mbaise extraction and the Laity. Those who opposed his appointment demanded for a bishop from Mbaise in Imo state instead of one from another state of the country. 

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Man discovers 4 out of 6 children are not his, see what he did!

Even the most successful people in their careers aren’t immune to when strange and traumatic soap-operatic events happen in their personal lives. This was proved when Michael Mgwira, a senior corporate manager from Malawi, publicly revealed intimate details about the paternity of the four children he assumed were his. He confirmed this after a DNA test unmasked the truth to him that four of the six children he had with his wife, Mirriam were not his but had been fathered by someone else. 
It was gathered that he broke the news to shocked relatives in a family WhatsApp group. He told the family to feel free to share the information as widely as they wanted saying there 'nothing to hide'. 
In the message which has now be repeatedly shared on social media platforms he said: “You may have been hearing rumours regarding what is happening with my family. This message is meant to communicate the correct position of the situation.” He then goes on to explain that he decided to order DNA tests for his children on January 28 and received the results on March 1. He announced the results and asked for people to pray for the children who would be traumatised by the turn of events. He said: “I am sorry and deeply disappointed to inform you that DNA results have shown that I am not the biological father of Elton, Hellen, Kamwadi and Lucy Ngwira. As you would understand, we have a crisis in the family and as an immediate measure I have separated from Miriam while the parents discuss the way forward. Please pray for the children who shall be traumatised by this unwanted situation.” 

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Man killed prostitute in Borno state, see why!

A commercial sex worker, Miss Precious Nety has been killed by a client who hired her for all night sex at a popular hotel in Galadima area of Maiduguri in Borno State.

The incident happened on Wednesday.

A hotel proprietor in the same Galadima told newsmen that the late Precious Nety, who is of Benue origin lodged the client in her room and they both slept, but surprisingly to her neighbours, as the day broke, they neither saw the deceased nor her client while her room was locked from outside.

“Upon suspicion after trying all means to locate her, the room’s door was broken and to the shock of everyone, her lifeless body was found in the toilet with her throat slit and knife scars on her hands.

“The unknown killer client also fled with the late Miss Nety’s Plasma Television and other valuables, and so far, two other hotels in the area including the Galaxy hotel where the incident occurred is under lock by the police. There is serious tension in the whole of the area which has equally affected patronage, as people are keeping off to avoid arrest,” the proprietor said.

Confirming the incident, the Borno state Police Public Relations Officer , DSP Edet Okon, said the case was reported to the Command.

“Two arrests have been made. We acted on the information received and investigation is ongoing. We are in the process of arresting more people and investigation is ongoing,” DSP Okon said.

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Messi should be respected - Diego Costa

Atletico Madrid striker, Diego Costa has reacted to Spain’s 6-1 win over Argentina in Tuesday’s international friendly at Wanda Metropolitano.

Costa, who bravely forced home Spain’s opening goal in the 12th minute, said Argentina will have to respect their captain, Lionel Messi, who did not participate in the game despite coach Jorge Sampaoli’s earlier insistence that his star striker was fit.

The former Chelsea striker said the match was a big reflection of what life without Messi looks like for the Albiceleste.

Costa, however, warned fans of the national team against criticizing the Barcelona star.

​”In Argentina, they love to criticise Messi a lot,” Costa told AS.

“Today, they have seen what they are without Messi. Argentina have to take care of Leo, they have to be grateful.”

"If Messi wasn’t there for them, how would they get by?” he asked.

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see the price of the sex robot no woman can resist

A six-foot sex robot identified as Henry, is one robot that women have tagged as “unresistable”, because of it’s tireless robotic erection, and also has a sense of humour.

According to the creators, no woman will be able to resist it..

The £8,000 pounding machine’s other secret weapon is a killer sense of humour!

According to a video by it’s makers, Realbotix, Henry says in a flat, robotic voice, ‘What does a cloud with an itchy rash do? Find the nearest skyscraper.’

Matt McMullen, 48, explained:

‘Women have the same issues of loneliness as men. ‘People call them sex dolls but mostly it’s about companionship.

In this world of computers people are missing out on human interaction.’

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Student stabbed lover to death, see his reasons!

Ringim Ismail, a 300-level student of Jigawa State College of Legal Studies has confessed to stabbing his girlfriend to death.

The suspect said he slit the throat of his girlfriend for refusing to terminate a pregnancy she had for him out of wedlock.

Jigsaw Police command on Saturday accused Mr Ismail of being behind the murder of Salamatu Garba, 22, of Kofar Gaba’s quarters in Jahun LGA of Jigawa State.

The 22-year-old suspect narrating what led to the incident said on the fateful day, he took the woman on a motorcycle to the outskirts of the town, then used a jack-knife to slit her throat and left her in a pool of her blood after she had collapsed at the spot.

“I took her to the outskirt of the town at around 9 p.m. on a motorcycle that I borrowed from a friend. I snuffed life out her after I slit her throat with a jack knife. She was four months pregnant for me and I decided to kill her for refusing to agree to an abortion.

“I killed her alone, none of my friends followed me,” he confessed.

Police spokesperson in Jigawa State, Abdu Jinjiri, confirming the incident said the suspect would be charged to court to face the wrath of the law for his actions.

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Food you should avoid when it's 8 pm

Your dreams should be sweet; your before-bed diet shouldn’t. Here’s what to avoid before hitting the sack, and what to snack on instead.
Regardless of whether you’re focused on maximum fat loss and getting ripped or trying to pack on pounds of lean muscle mass, certain foods should always be avoided after 9 p.m. Remember, you’re about to embark upon an eight-hour fast otherwise known as sleep.
So if you do make a big dietary blunder, your body has no chance to compensate by burning additional calories.
Repeat these mistakes habitually, and while you may dream of having an amazing physique, what’s happening inside your metabolic and endocrine systems is more like a nightmare. These ‘don’t-go-there’ choices will not only wreck your appearance but also jeopardize your health.
The good news is that it’s okay to have a late-night snack before bed — as long as you choose foods that will promote lean-tissue building and fat loss. And while we tell you what to avoid in the article below, we also offer more physique-friendly alternatives.
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Milk

While considered to be a relatively healthy source of protein and calcium, the problem with downing a glass of milk before bed is the lactose content that’s found in it that will often keep many people up due to digestive issues.
If you’re lactose intolerant, this is one beverage you’ll definitely want to avoid.
What’s more, lactose is a sugar and you don’t want large amounts hitting your system before bed. If you’re one of the three U.S. adults who are glucose intolerant, the resulting blood sugar crash could wake you in the middle of the night as your energy-starved brain screams, “Eat!”

WHAT TO HAVE INSTEAD:

Mix up a lactose-free protein shake. This will still provide the creamy taste that you’re probably looking for while being even higher in protein content than milk. So you can build muscle while sleeping soundly.


Pasta
Next up on our list of foods to avoid before bed is pasta. If you’re in mass-gaining mode, consuming some carbohydrates before can help out. Put there are much better choices than insulin-spiking pasta before bed.
Those calories will be highly prone to settle around your waist. Pasta is one of the more calorie-dense carbohydrate sources around; you can easily consume 400 calories or more in a single pre-bed sitting.
Pasta does less damage earlier in the day — for example, before or after your workout, when your body actually requires a much higher overall carbohydrate intake.
That’s when your body is actually primed to use those carbohydrates to fuel your activity and replenish the high energy storage in the muscle cells. In this case, you’re actually supporting your long-term goal.

WHAT TO HAVE INSTEAD:

If you’re craving pasta before bed, go with some spaghetti squash instead. It’ll give the same taste and texture as pasta with just a fraction of the carbs.
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Chocolate

Chocolate isn’t just higher in sugar and fat content than other late-night snacks. It also contains caffeine. If you’re sensitive to this stimulant, chocolate could rob you of the precious sleep you need to allow your body to recover maximally from your hard workout sessions.
As a result, you won’t make the progress you otherwise could. Those who don’t sleep enough on a regular basis are much likelier to suffer from increased cortisol levels, which will actually encourage muscle tissue breakdown.

WHAT TO HAVE INSTEAD:

Whip up your own high-protein chocolate brownie. Simply mix together one scoop of chocolate protein powder with one egg white and then place in the microwave for 90 seconds or so.
You’ll have a protein-packed caffeine-free dessert that will kill any chocolate craving fast.

Large volumes of meat

One habit that some people get into is filling their pre-bed meal with plenty of protein.
The logic is sound: You know your body will need amino acids to repair and build muscle tissue over the next eight hours, and you’re going to be sure you supply it.
You also know that protein has little impact on blood sugar levels, making it a good night time dietary selection.
While both of the above statements are definitely true, if you’re taking this advice to heart and serving up a full 8 or 12 ounces of chicken as David Letterman is going through his top-10 list, rethink your game plan.
Some protein is definitely required before bed and a must for preserving your lean muscle and promoting a speedy recovery, but overdoing it at this time is just going to force the body into an extensive digestive process which could cause you to lie in bed awake.
Protein does take a lot of energy to digest and break down so if you want to be sure that you get a peaceful slumber, so aim to keep it between 20 and 50 grams total before bed, depending on your overall protein requirements.

WHAT TO HAVE INSTEAD:

For best results, choose to fill those 20-to-50 grams up with turkey meat, which contain a sleep-promoting amino acid called tryptophan

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10 Easiest Ways To Get black lips turn Pink Naturally

Most people think it’s not possible to have pink lips but it is very easy. There are lots of home remedies that can help you. We will share some very potent and easily doable 10 easiest ways to get pink lips naturally.
Note that you must be ready to be diligent and meticulous to achieve the desired result. Read them below:

1. Lemon Juice

Another home remedy is with the use of lemon and some sugar. Cut a thin slice from the lemon, sprinkling a bit of sugar on top and rub your lips with it each day.

This works well because lemon works to naturally bleach your lips, returning them to their light, pink color while sugar will exfoliate dead skin cells.

2. Moisturize Your Lips

The skin of your lips contains a small amount of sebum (an oil), you should always keep them moisturized if you want them to always be fresh, nice and therefore pink. Apply petroleum jelly or lip balm and if you are inside, use some coco butter or lip gloss. If you want your lips to be soft and pink, you must keep them moisturized.

3. Use Pomegranate Seeds and Milk

This is another efficient way to lighten dark, dull lips. You  can create that beautiful pink color by using pomegranate seeds. Crush up the seeds and mix it with some milk. Apply this home remedy to your lips regularly, you will see them becoming redder and fuller. The fantastic thing about this remedy is that there are no side effects. These seeds are sold in some shops everywhere.

4. Cucumber Juice

This is another great way to reduce the darkness of your lip, you can just apply a bit of cucumber juice on them. Simply slice a cucumber, rubbing it against your lips to allow the juices to soak on. If you do this for five minutes each day, you can lighten your lips to a pretty pink color.

5. Strawberry Mixture

Strawberries have many benefits that are great for lightening dark lips. All you need to do is make a paste using strawberries and mix it with some aloe vera juice and pure honey. Apply this paste and leave it on for five minutes before rinsing it off and replacing it with an homemade lip balm.

This is effective because berries have many vital vitamins and minerals that can keep your lips healthy and therefore vibrant.

6. Mix Honey, Almond Oil and Sugar

What you can also do is to mix sugar, honey and a little bit of olive or almond oil. Apply this to your lips, massaging it in for ten minutes. You will share the results.

7. Remove Makeup Before Sleeping

One of the most common reasons people have dull lips is because they don’t take off their makeup. That is why you should always remove it before bed. Simply put a bit of olive oil or almond oil on a cotton ball and rub your lips with it gently.
NEVER sleep with your make-up on.

8. Scrub with Toothbrush

You can also achieve pink lips by scrubbing your lips with your  toothbrush every night after brushing your teeth.You should only use a soft brush this can remove the chapped, dry skin that forms around your lips, making them appear fresh.
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9. Smoking should be avoided.

Smoking not only deteriorates health, but also makes lips dark.Avoid drinking excess of tea and coffee.

In conclusion, Caffeine is another important factor for dark lips.Avoid direct contact of sun. Constant exposure of U.V rays results in dull lips. Lip balm with at least 15 SPF should be applied to lips in case you are out in the sun.

Avoid licking lips as this can make lips dry and chapped.Eat skin nourishment food with minerals to make lips beautiful. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals that nourishes our skin.Drinking 8 glasses of water every day will help to keep lip skin soft and prevent it from dying.

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Ronaldinho finally reveal why he didn't join Manchester United

Brazil legend, Ronaldinho has revealed he was 48 hours away from joining Manchester United.

Ronaldinho was linked with a move to Old Trafford in 2003 as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound David Beckham, but ended up signing for the Catalans.

Beckham had initially been wanted by incoming Barca president Sandro Rosell, but after he joined Real, Rosell moved for Ronaldinho – but only after he had spoken with United.

“It almost happened. It was a matter of 48 hours but Sandro Rosell had told me way before I got the offer: ‘If I become Barca president, will you come?’ I said yes,” Ronaldinho told FourFourTwo.

“It was only a matter of details with United when Rosell called to say he was going to win the elections there. And I had promised to him that I’d play for Barca… It was a quick negotiation.

“I told the English I had chosen Barca. It was the right choice. Brazilians have always loved Barça. We have a history there. Off the pitch it is like nowhere else in Europe, so we are always happy playing there. I miss Barcelona a lot,” he added.

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6 ways to keep a solid relationship

Are you overlooking subtle ways to maintain the spark in your relationship?

Intimate relationships are an essential part of our humanity. To keep yours vibrant and long-lasting, you’re likely already aware of how you excite and attract each other and also how you show compassion. But there are subtler ways that you may be missing which can be vital to the longevity of your loving bond.

1. SPOON IN BED You accept that sex is a significant part of a lasting relationship, but you may not know that sleeping physically close to one another results in increased happiness . A study conducted at the University of Hertfordshire revealed that partners who slept within an inch of one another were far more content with their relationship than those who slept more than 30 inches apart. Physical contact ups the ante even more as shown by the 94 percent of couples who touched throughout the night who were happy with their relationship compared to 68 percent of those who did not touch.  To increase contentment and togetherness, get close at night … spoon, cuddle, touch.

2. DO RANDOM ACTS OF GENEROSITY Giving one another little surprises reinforces an inner knowingness that your partner was thinking about you and considering your needs.  Spontaneously offer each other a back massage or suggest doing something that you know your mate would love , or put a heart-felt greeting card on your love’s pillow, or buy something special. Studies conducted at various universities reveal that giving—even small acts of generosity—helps us live more meaningful lives. Plus those benevolent gestures generate good chemical changes in the brain as more oxytocin is released enhancing your bond.

3. LET GO OF ATTACHMENT We often get caught up in trying to manage and control our partner’s behavior.  We set up expectations and when they’re not met, we become angry or distant. So what if he tells that silly joke for the 100th time! So what if she loses track of time and misses picking up the dry cleaning! We can get so attached to an outcome that we lose sight of what’s really important. The same applies to arguments and conflicts. Try to step back and remind yourself of the bigger picture and what’s truly valuable in being together. Mindfulness will allow you to stay focused on the positive things which helps the relationship become more effortless.

4. BE PRESENT AND IN THE NOW When you’re together, be engaged and focused on the moment. Turn off distractions (TVs, computers, cellphones) and spend time with each other being present. Consciously select a period to talk and listen, perhaps over dinner. Or choose to do an activity together that you both enjoy and be totally absorbed in the experience without thinking about work, chores, etc. The key is to revel in the now and recognize what is right in front of you. Instead of worrying about something that might not happen, enjoy something that IS happening.

5. LAUGH OFTEN Besides being fun, laughter releases feel-good endorphins that improve mood, reduce stress and heighten energy. Share jokes, watch funny movies together or browse the Internet for sidesplitting sayings. Notice the humorous moments throughout the day and share them. Sometimes daily challenges—traffic, lines at the grocery store, etc.—can become amusing anecdotes. Even major trials can be dealt with more easily when viewed together from a less serious perspective. So just laugh, laugh, laugh!

6. APPRECIATE THE SMALL STUFF Showing gratitude is a biggie. Take the time to acknowledge that he fixed the broken lamp or made the bed or refueled your car. For guys, notice the every day acts she does to make your life together smoother and better. Appreciate the dinner she cooked or the text she sent in the middle of the day just to tell you she was thinking about you.  Expressing gratitude is a positive reminder of how you view each other and that you never take your partner for granted. You can never overuse the words "Thank you."

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12 possible symptoms of depression and anxiety

For some reason people who do not suffer from mental illness like to use the phrase “it’s all in your head.” Well, for those who may think that I assure you, it is NOT all in our heads.

Mental illness is REAL illness. Most mental illnesses have tons of physical symptoms and can be associated throughout the body, not just the ‘head.’ Being depressed is so much more than being sad and dealing with an anxiety disorder is not just worrying a little too much. There is more to it than you care to realize.

To help those who do not understand the physical symptoms of mental illnesses in general below you will find a list of symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. Depression is something that affects about 350 million people worldwide and anxietyaffects 40 million adults in the US alone. These are things so many people are experiencing, dismissing their illnesses is not going to make their problems just disappear.

12 Physical Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety:

1. Headaches/Migraines

Headaches are associated with both depression and anxiety. This can be mild or severe depending on you specifically. This is quite frustrating and for some the headaches are neverending, to say the least.

2. Dizziness/Lightheadedness

This one is also associated with both anxiety and depression. It can come on all at once or slowly progress. For me it comes and goes, if my anxiety is really getting to me I will sometimes become lightheaded but again everyone is different. Depression in itself is often described as a numb or lightheaded feeling.

3. Back Pain

This one is more commonly associated with depression. Depression is actually closely linked with lots of different forms of chronic pain as you will see the further you continue on. Depression symptoms in general also make pain feel much worse than it is.

4. Digestive Issues

Yes, depression can literally cause you to have diarrhea or to become constipated. Digestive upsets come in many forms and depression is one of them. When this happens your bowels may not act the same.

5. Muscle Aches/Joint Pain

Depression manifests itself in a lot of cases as physical aches and pains. These offer no obvious cause, but they do have an underlying issue. Depression is very real.

6. Chest Pain

This one can be associated with both depression and anxiety, but I have found is more common in those with anxiety. It can sometimes literally feel like you are having a heart attack. This is terrifying to experience and scarring for those close to you who have to see it.

7. Sleeping Issues

Sleeping issues go along with both as well. You stay up worrying so you are unable to sleep or you are so depressed that sleep is all you can do. Your body is literally exhausted.

8. Chest Pressure/Tightness

This one comes more often with anxiety and can be a sign of something underlying, but for the most part is simply your body reacting to the stress your mind is going through. This can be extremely hard to deal with. I for one cannot stand when my chest becomes tight like this.

9. Breathing Difficulties

Breathing difficulties are often associated with anxiety. The more worked up you get the worse this becomes. For some this doesn’t happen, but for most it is a very big part of their anxiety disorder.

10. Nausea

This one can be associated with both depression and anxiety. I for one feel this one strongly. Growing up when I would get overly anxious my nausea would literally make me vomit, as gross as that may seem.

11. Sweating

People with anxiety know this to be all too true. When I am becoming anxious my hands tend to sweat and I cannot control it. While it is not one of the more severe symptoms it is quite frustrating.

12. Shaking

If you have ever seen someone having or experienced firsthand an anxiety attack you know all about this. The more nerved out you get the worse you shake. My hands cannot stay still when I am dealing with my anxiety. While I can usually control it to an extent it is pretty annoying as well.

If you or someone you care about suffers from mental illness of any kind don’t ever let anyone say “it’s all in your head.” You are valid and your illness is valid. If someone is struggling to understand the seriousness of what you are going through please feel free to share this with them. YOU matter and you should never let anyone make you feel like you are wrong for feeling the way that you do or going through something that you are going through.

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