Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions

Tattoos might be more common than ever, but don't take tattooing lightly. Know the risks and understand basic safety precautions and aftercare steps.

You could be the proud owner of a new tattoo in a matter of hours — but don't let the ease of getting tattoos stop you from making a thoughtful decision about permanent body art. Before you get a tattoo, make sure you know what's involved. Also, be certain that tattooing is the right decision for you.

How tattoos are done

A tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer. Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets. The process — which is done without anesthetics — causes a small amount of bleeding and slight to potentially significant pain.

10 Tips to Cure Dark Circles Undereyes

Dark circles under eyes occur generally due to lack of sleep, stress, some disease or it may be due to some hereditary disorders. It is common to have dark circles under the eyesThese are temporary and can be treated effectively using following homemade remedies :

1. Mix fresh potato juice and cucumber juice in equal amounts. Soak some cotton in the above mixture and put on your eyelids for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water. 
2. Cut a cucumber in thin slices and apply on top of each eye for 20 minutes. This will drain the stress from the eyes and cool it down. 
3. Tea bags are found to be very effective as far as curing dark circles is concerned. A cold tea bag should be placed on the top of each eye for 20 minutes everyday. 
4. One can use rose water or almond oil for massaging the under eyes dark circle, to get rid of them. 
5. Gently press the mount below the index finger of your palm. This will enhance eye sight and also remove dark circles. 

How to Reduce Acne (or) Pimples Naturally - 10 Easy Steps

Acne is a blight that lowers the self-esteem and causes a poor self-image of its victims. And it can even leave permanent scars. The good news is you don’t have to take it anymore. Yes - you can clear your skin! Acne can be beaten. Follow these steps and it sure will help you to get rid of pimles to an extent. Step One

Wash your face at least twice a day with a mild cleanser. Use a pH-balanced cleanser without perfumes or too many chemical additives.

Step Two

Touch your face as little as possible, and only when your hands are clean.

Step Three

Avoid squeezing pimples. Bacteria on your hands or on unsterile equipment can lead to more blemishes and possible scarring.

Step Four

Steam your face once or twice a week to help open the pores. Boil water, remove the pot from the stove, drape a towel over your head and hold your face over the pot. Then rinse your face with cold water. (See "Make an Herbal Facial," under Related eHows.)