Some Ways to keep your skin looking young

You might not know what it is, but collagen is the key when it comes to keeping your skin youthful and wrinkle-free.
Collagen is a protein produced by our cells that helps "hold" the skin together, giving it firmness and elasticity. When we're young, our skin stays plump and smooth because it constantly regenerates itself. But as we age, collagen production slows -and existing collagen can get damaged due to sun exposure and bad skin habits.The results? Wrinkles and sagging skin. Luckily , there's lots you can do to preserve your collagen and even boost its production...

A study published in the American Journal of Nutrition found women over 40 with the highest amount of vitamin C in their diet were less likely to develop wrinkles than those who consumed lower levels."Vitamin C is crucial to the formation of collagen. Without it, amino acids can't be linked to form the protein," says dietitian Jo Travers, "Good sources are red pepper, dark green leafy vegetables like broccoli and sprouts, tomatoes, oranges and kiwi fruit." Skincare products that contains vitamin C is also thought to encourage collagen repair (it's usually listed on the label as LAscorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl phosphate).

Have you heard of Photo-facials

The Indian aesthetic industry over the last few years has seen a surge in demand of the invasive and non-invasive beauty procedures - whether it is the now ubiquitous laser hair removal or 'mommy-makeovers' that include tummy tucks and stretch-marks removal. 

As a result, there have been major advancements in cosmetology especially the field of cosmetic laser technology that have broadened options for the beauty-conscious to opt from an array of procedures and treatments. The latest to have entered the Indian market is the BBL (or Broadband Light).

Secrets to looking younger

Beauty gurus share their unusual advice and tips for fighting wrinkles

From headstands and honey to gurning and grapes, these experts share their own personal secrets for fighting off the signs of ageing. Moisturisers and SPF creams aren't the only way to avoid wrinkles. Here, beauty gurus share their unusual secrets.

Exercise your neck
The neck is a big age giveaway and needs help to keep it taut, toned and firm. Lie on your back with your head hanging over the edge of the bed, then lift your head towards your chest. Repeat 10 times daily.
— Noella Gabriel, director of a cosmetic company

How to take care of your glasses

Geek chic is in, and an essential part of this look is wearing spectacles. This means that it's important to look after your eye glasses well. Here are a few ways to do so: 

Clean your glasses well: Make sure you clean your glasses at least once a day with a microfibre optical cloth, which can be purchased from an optician. Rinse them with warm water or use sprays made specifically to clean eye glasses, and then rub them gently. Never clean your glasses with clothing, paper towels, tissues or a dirty microfibre cloth as this will scratch the lenses. Allow your glasses to air-dry.

4-Step Night Regime

Check out this four-step night beauty regime for flawless skin.
Double cleansing: Thoroughly cleanse your skin first with a makeup remover and then use a cleanser before going to sleep.
Massage and mask: A facial massage at least two to three times a week is the secret to glowing skin. You could even use a gentle scrub. Facials improve blood circulation, relieve stress, stimulate oxygen and nutrients flow that improve elasticity. They also open the skin pores. You can apply a mask on the days you don't use a facial.

The missing WMD from Android PCs: full Chrome

I've been watching with great interest the recent surge in Android PCs we've been seeing at CES. Unlike Chromebooks, they are capable of running far more than Chrome, and unlike traditional Windows, you don't have to run Windows. ( pure shopping )

At the top of the balance sheet, of course, leaving out Windows means reducing the cost of goods sold for manufacturers, which drives the price of these machines down considerably to consumers and enterprise buyers. ( pure shopping )
Secondly, unlike iOS devices, Android devices are infinitely "moddable" and tweakable, which means they can be made to fit individual user and corporate needs far more easily than iOS devices (and much more like the Windows machines we're all so familiar with). ( pure shopping )
But there is one current -- and I believe temporary -- fatal flaw in Android PCs that, if remedied, could explode like a nuke over Redmond: full Chrome. ( pure shopping )

Windows and Android on one PC? Here's how AMD and Intel plan to do it

Intel didn't make a big deal of it at its CES press conference, but the chip giant announced that, with the help its OEM partners, the company will soon release PCs that run both Android and Windows 8.1 at the same time. They weren't  the only ones with dual operating systems. AMD announced that with its partner BlueStacks, it will bring the complete Android experience to Windows- based tablets, 2-in-1s, notebooks and desktops.

AMD, with BlueStacks, will let you run the full Android interface, on top of Windows 8.

With Intel, AMD, HP, Lenovo, and Asus all throwing their weight behind Android on the desktop, this isn't just a shot in the dark. Serious businesses believe that Android has a real role on the desktop. For that matter, Microsoft—of all companies!—seems to think people will want a dual-boot Android/Windows smartphone. ( pure shopping )