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Hot yoga is slowly becoming one of the most popular ways to get fit. Not only is it ideal for working your muscles and butts out, it’s also great for relaxing your mind. But since the routine involves a lot of physical exertion and moisture, some health and beauty concerns will surely arise. To make everything clear, we consulted some beauty experts and yoga teachers about the routine’s basic do’s and don’ts to ensure that you’ll be able to exercise safely.

DO’s

1. Take advantage of the beauty benefits offered by the heat.

Not only is the humidity of the hot yoga room helpful in making you sweat out effectively, it’s also great for locking in your skin’s moisture. You can also take advantage of the humidity’s beauty benefits by applying a deep conditioner into your hair before working out and letting it condition your hair during the whole duration of the class. Rinse and shampoo it afterward for a softer and shinier hair.

2. Drink some water only during and after your hot yoga classes.

Stay hydrated in the whole duration of the class by drinking water during and after your hot yoga sessions. Just be sure though that you’ll only drink lukewarm water to avoid counteracting the detoxifying effects of hot yoga. If you want, you can also mix an electrolyte tab or powder into your drink so that you’ll be able to replenish all lost nutrients and stay energized throughout your hot yoga session.

3. Shower and change into fresh clothes once your class is done.

Since you’re attending a hot yoga class, it’s important that you bring an extra workout bra or just a regular bra to change into. Also, don’t forget to towel off the sweat in those areas when changing. As much as possible, avoid running errands on your way home without showering first because even if your sweat has already dried out, its residue will still cause acne breakouts.

DON’Ts

1. Don’t wear any makeup when going to a hot yoga class.

As much as possible, attend your hot yoga session without any makeup on as this will only cause some skin or eye irritation as you perform your yoga routine. If you tend to go straight to your hot yoga class after work, then throw a makeup remover in your bag so that you can easily remove all traces of makeup before hitting your mat.

2. Don’t drink a lot of water before your hot yoga session.

While you might not want to go to class dehydrated, it’s also important that you don’t attend your hot yoga sessions waterlogged. When you drink too much water before your class, you’ll definitely feel bloated and will probably have to leave your class just to go to the bathroom.

3. Don’t stack your yoga mat in a close bag.

To keep bacteria from breeding in your mat, carry it with a strap instead of keeping it in a close bag. If you have enough time, unroll and let it dry to get rid of the odour-causing bacteria.

Keep these important guidelines in mind as you start with your hot yoga sessions, not only to keep you safe but to get the most out of the routine as well.

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While taking a day off the gym is essential to sustain a healthy workout schedule, it’s another story if your off days start to last for more than a week. It might already be time to nip that little voice in your head who’s making all the excuses for you to skip your gym date. To help you, we’ve rounded up five of the most used workout excuses as well as the ways to fight them and get you moving again.

1. “I’m too busy and I don’t have enough time to attend my gym classes.”

Admit it. You’ve used this excuse a couple of times already to skip your workout exercises. We’re guilty as well, but everyone definitely has a little time to spare, even those with the busiest schedule. If you only decide to fit your gym date into your schedule, we’re sure that you’ll be able to spare at least 20 minutes of your time to perform some easy routines.

2. “Even if I want to exercise, I don’t have a gym access or membership.”

This is an excuse used by people who don’t want to invest their money nor their time going into the gym. Guess what? You don’t really need to get a gym membership to start working out. All that you need is a pair of sneakers, some workout clothes, a set of dumbbells and a mat. If you want to exercise using a fitness program, there are hundreds of online programs that offer workout and nutritional tips. Even with these workout pieces alone, you can already perform more than 60 workouts in your home. So, who needs a gym access?

3. “It’s already dark by the time I leave from work.”

If you can’t workout in the afternoon, then why not do it first thing in the morning? Doing it will make you feel more committed to live a healthy lifestyle, and some studies also showed that you get to burn more fat by exercising in the morning.

4. “My muscles are extremely sore.”

If there’s one good thing about muscle soreness, it shows that you’ve worked hard. Still, it doesn’t mean that you should take another day off. If a specific muscle group is sore, then work on a different muscle group for the meantime. You’ll even be surprised as to how you’ll feel a lot better once blood starts flowing in that specific muscle group.

5. “I had a really stressful day at work and I’m not in the mood to exercise.”

Having a stressful day at work is never a valid excuse to skip your gym class. You may not heard of it yet, but exercise is actually of the top stress relievers. Release all your stress on your workout and you’ll be definitely feel a lot better afterwards – and we mean a whole lot better than you eating your stress out.

Understand that using these excuses to skip your workout sessions is a form of self-sabotage, regardless of how justified it may seem. So start losing your excuses not and get fit for good again.

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Scalp burn is definitely one the few things that you think will never happen to you – until you can’t blow dry your hair because of unexplainable excruciating pain. Add in the unsightly skin peeling in your head and you now have the most distressing summer beauty problem you’d probably ever experience. So, go ahead and make sure you’re taking good care of your crowning glory by first taking care of your scalp.

1. Use Scalp-Screen. This may be the first time you heard of this product, but scalp-screens do exist. Sunscreen isn’t only for the body, but for the scalp as well in the form of spray. Spray some product onto your palms and massage it onto your scalp. Don’t spray the product directly to your scalp as the product will only stick to the hair and make it look oily.

2. Avoid Getting Exposed to Direct Heat. There’s no better way to keep your scalp safe from the sun’s heat by taking a shade under a tree or using an umbrella, especially at mid-day. Always remember that the sun does more damage and is at its strongest during this time of the day so it’s vital to minimize sun exposure.

3. Ditch Your Hair Part. Your hair can actually serve as a great way to sunburn-proof your scalp. The trick is to sport a slicked back hairstyle when you’re going out in the sun. Ditch the parted hairstyle keep your scalp protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

4. Sport a Hat. Wearing a hat is one of the obvious ways to protect your scalp, but you’ll still be surprise as to how many people neglect this beauty trick. If you’re not into wearing hats, other pieces that you can use are bandanas and scarves, which won’t only provide you sun protection but also make you look stylish.

Now that it’s summer, skin and scalp burn is no longer uncommon. However, following the aforementioned tricks can save you from the agony of unbearable pain caused by sunburn.

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Property managers can be of help when it comes to managing our property. But there are also times when they are rendered to be useless. Hiring a property manager is more of a personal choice. Besides there are some things that you might need to consider before hiring one and those things are as follows:

1. The Location of Your Property

This is probably one of the things that you really need to consider if you’re planning on hiring a property manager. If ever your residence in Singapore is quite far to the location of your property then it will be harder for you to manage it. Aside from that, you’ll also have some difficulty in finding tenants, in handling their complaints and in responding to some emergencies that might occur. In situations like this, hiring a property manager to do your property management in singapore would be the best decision to do since it can help you in saving time and money that you’ll spend by going to your property just to manage it and handle some urgent situations.

2. The Number of Units That You Have

Another thing that you need to consider before getting a property manager is the number of units that you own. If you own a good number of units then that would be the right time to hire a property manager. This can help you in managing your growing number of units, as well as the increasing number of your tenants. Getting one can really become helpful to you especially if your units are spread across your properties in Singapore.

3. Your Experiences as an Owner Without a Property Manager

It is important that you look into your past experiences first before deciding to get a property manager. If you think that you weren’t able to successfully fulfill some of your duties in the past then maybe hiring a property manager can be of help to you. Simply put, if you don’t have any experience when it comes to property management but you still want to invest in a real estate business, then getting a property manager might be the right choice for you.

4. The Cost of Hiring a Property Manager

Before you go hiring some property manager, it’s important that you evaluate and check your funds first the services that they will offer isn’t for free. In some property management Singapore, the charge is about 4% to 10% of the monthly income that you will get from the property. Aside from that, there are also those who will ask for tenant placement fees, which serve as their bonus for finding new tenants.

5. The Amount of Time You Have to Manage your Property

If you don’t have the luxury of time to manage your property and handle the needs of your tenants, then getting a good property manager would be a good idea. They will be able to attend to the needs of your tenants and supervise on the things that need to be done on your property.

6. Willingness to Give Up Some Control on Your Property

It would be given that once you hire a property manager, they will be the ones who will take charge of everything. They will handle everything from the simple task of collecting rent to filing taxes for your property. So before you go and hire one, think over it first and see if you’re willing to give up control over some things on your property. Ask yourself: “Can I really trust my estate to this person?”

Hiring a property manager can really be helpful to you and to your real estate business but it would be best if you try to evaluate the benefits and possible drawbacks that you might experience by hiring one. Since the success of your investment in a property management business would depend on the skills of the property manager that you will hire.

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Today’s kids have become more of a social media savvy than before. In fact, around 80 percent of teenagers around the world use social networking sites to share information about themselves online than they used to in the last years. While it has its fair share of benefits, being engrossed with social media also poses some risks, and as parents, it’s your duty to keep them safe online. Luckily, you can do it using the following tips.

1. Be Knowledgeable About Social Media. Since you’re aim is to keep your child safe online, then you should also take some time to educate yourself about the social networking sites that your child is using. Familiarize yourself with the different social platforms to understand how each platform works. If you want, you can also create an account on each site to get a first-hand experience.

2. Set an Age Limit. Establishing an age limit as to when they could start getting into social networking sites is also a good way to keep them safe online. Never give off the feeling that you’ll never allow them to use social media because that will only push them to create a secret account. The ideal age to let your child explore social media would be 13 years old and above, as most social networking sites also require their users to be older than 13 years old to set up an account.

3. Discuss the Consequences and Dangers of Social Media. Most kids don’t realize the dangers and consequences of using social networking sites, as well as the accessibility of the information that they are sharing online. This is why experts suggest discussing actual situations wherein social media poses harm, such as stories about teens that are being cyberbullied. By doing this, they’ll be more likely to think twice about sharing photos and some information online.

4. Place the Computer in the Centre of Your Home. Another good way to keep your kids safe online is by keeping the computer in a centralized area in your home, instead of keeping it in your child’s bedroom. With this, your child will be less likely to practise inappropriate behaviour online knowing that you can easily peek in the computer any time you want.

5. Set Some Rules. If you’re planning to instil positive social media habits in your child, then the best way to do it is by establishing some rules regarding social media usage. For instance, you can set a daily or weekly time limit as to how long he can be on social media, or you can also establish specific times wherein both of you can go online and practise social media safety. Just ensure that when you set rules, your child should still be able to make good decisions on his own.

For most parents, monitoring the social media presence of their child isn’t only worrisome, but challenging as well. But by using the right approach, parents can still set good examples and teach their kids on how they can use social media respectfully and responsibly.

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You know that it’s never healthy to chomp on cup noodles on a daily basis, but it’s the only food you have at home that you can easily grab and eat when on a rush early in the morning. If you’re unsure of the food to take to stay on top of your game, here’s a food solution to fuel you up whatever it is you’re up against.

1. Feat: An Early Morning Workout

What to Eat: Fruit juice

Why It Works: When you’re asleep, your body is in a fasting state for eight to 10 hours. To replenish the lost carbs and fluids, drink a glass of juice—made of eight ounces of 100% fruit juice and a bit of water—for calorie-free hydration. Drink this at least 30 minutes before you start working out.

2. Feat: A Big Presentation at Work

What to Eat: Coffee and half turkey sandwich

Why It Works: A small cup of coffee will help you stay focus without giving your system a jolt. Caffeine takes effect within 30 minutes to an hour after consumption, so time your intake accordingly. Likewise, the turkey provides enough protein to provide the body with slow-burning energy without having to fill yourself up with too much food. Avoid fatty sources of protein as it takes longer hours to digest—and food sometimes doesn’t sit well when nervous.

3. Feat: A Day Trip With Visitors

What to Eat: Omelet with fruits on the side and an avocado

Why It Works: Stuffing up on carbs alone can instantly drain your energy. Your blood sugar shoots up, and then plummets right away. Having a breakfast packed with protein and right amount of carbohydrates and healthy fats slows down your digestion, providing your body steady energy for longer hours. Moreover, apart from providing healthy fats, avocado pumps up your leptin levels, a hormone that controls feelings of hunger and fullness.

4. Feat: A Night Out With Friends

What to Eat: Sushi roll or tuna sandwich

Why It Works: Having enough food in your system slows the body’s alcohol absorption and gives your stomach acid something to burn instead of irritating the stomach lining, reducing chances of nausea. What’s more, the selenium content found in fish lessens hangover symptoms like headache and vomiting.

Sometimes, when racing between work, personal life, and friends, making sure to stay healthy and in perfect condition can become a less priority. However we promise that staying in tiptop condition even when you’re incredibly busy is possible by eating the right food.

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A good quality handbag is an essential item when building a wardrobe. However, when buying one, there are a couple of things to consider, such as your sense of style, lifestyle, and budget. From clutches to totes, let this be your guide the next time you shop for the perfect bag for you.

1. Clutches

If your day only calls for a few essentials (e.g. car keys, phone, credit card, and a lipstick), we recommend getting a clutch. It’s stylish, compact, and your aching shoulders will thank you for getting one.

2. Top-Handle Satchel

The most girly of all handbags, this bag is also versatile given its several carrying options. A top-handle satchel bag is a great choice for gals who don’t have time to change her bag as it is appropriate for day to night use.

3. Tote Bag

A tote is your best option if you have the tendency to just throw everything in your purse and go.  This bag is also the most ideal when travelling as it fits almost everything, from electronics and magazines to scarves and cardigans. An additional tip: if looking for a great day-to-night bag, a tote isn’t your best pick, but we recommend having one in your collection for travel and work purposes.

4. Bucket Bag

If you’re among those girls who have tons of things to carry around but wants to keep it discreet, a quality bucket bag is a good investment. It is the most deceptively roomy among all the bags, which makes toting a bunch of stuff fashionably easy.

5. Back pack

Backpacks are no longer just for schoolgirls. Backpacks have evolved and are now made with trendy materials including denim, leather, and printed canvas. For a classy style, pick one in luxe leather material to keep your look from venturing into the schoolgirl territory.

6. Cross-Body

If you’re always out and about, you would want a bag that’s convenient to carry around and can keep your belongings safe at all times. Your best bet? A cross-body bag. When stationed in front, you can guard your things while commuting, shopping, or even while partying.

For the most of us, buying bags and purses are simply based on the design, colour, and material. While these things are also necessary considerations, the type should be the number one concern to ensure that you won’t be wasting money on a thing you’ll rarely use and forever store in the closet.

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Among all the beauty products, perfume appears to be the trickiest one to handle. From shopping for the right scent to wearing them, fragrances can be very finicky. If you’re determined to finally figure them out, here are some of the secrets shared by an expert perfumer as to how you can find the best scent for you.

Perfume Shopping

• Use paper blotters. When testing out a scent, simply spray the perfume to a paper blotter and wait for a couple of seconds – preferably 30 seconds – before smelling it. This will give the fragrance’s alcohol enough time to evaporate, leaving the scent alone.

• Keep some distance in smelling the blotter. As much as possible, avoid placing the blotter too close to your nose. Not only will this be annoying for the rest of your day, it could also affect the scent of the other perfumes that you’ll be trying out later. Waving the blotter in front your nose is the most ideal way to smell the perfume’s scent.

• Use coffee beans before sniffling new scents. This beans are known to have a property that absorbs and neutralizes the odour molecules left in the nose after sniffling a lot of fragrances. Drinking water would also help in neutralizing the scents as it cleanses the palette.

Perfume Application

• Test it on your skin. Although blotters serve as good scent testers, testing it out on your skin would also be good, as your body chemistry might have an effect on the scent. This is an ideal way to check if the fragrance won’t change and if it’s really long lasting. Again, wait for a couple of minutes before smelling the fragrance on your skin.

• Apply it on your pulse points. While applying perfume on your clothes and hair will spread the scent as you walk around, spraying it on your pulse points is more ideal. What makes these areas ideal is that they are warmer, and warmth is what diffuses the perfume. The most common area where you can apply your perfume are your wrists and behind your ears.

• Avoid rubbing your wrists. Although this may seem like a classic way to put on your perfume, it’s actually the worst possible technique. Rubbing your wrists breaks the molecules of the perfume, resulting to a change in its scent. Instead of rubbing them, just delicately touch your wrist against each other.

Perfume Storage

• Keep it out of the bathroom. The three enemies of perfume are light, heat and oxygen, and bathrooms are abundant of heat and light. In storing perfumes, keep in mind that it’s like a good wine that needs to be maintained at a low temperature with absolutely no temperature fluctuations.

• Keep your fragrance cool. If you bought a perfume that’s really special, then keep it in its box and place it in the fridge. Keeping fragrances in cool, dark places will help in delaying their breakdown.

• Transfer your old fragrances. If your perfume bottle is already predominantly empty, transfer the remaining perfume into a small tester spray bottle. The air that accumulated the empty space on the bottle will break down the fragrance, which will later on destroy its scent.

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