Let's fight child abuse!

Child Abuse is unfortunately a common occurrence in Pakistan, it is shocking and sad that pedophilia
or child abuse is rampant in Pakistani society. The infamous Zainab case in Kasur and the Kasur child
abuse scandal are just two infamous incidents which present a very crucial picture of the disease that
is plaguing our society and government officials and other important persons fail to address this issue
and even if they do, it is too late and the cycle continues. According to a report from Sahil, an NGO
working for a safe environment for children and tackling child abuse there were about 2,321 cases of
child abuse in 2007, 1838 in 2008, 2012 in 2009, 2252 in 2010 and 2303 in 2011.Sahil also publishes
an annual report which is referred to as 'Cruel Numbers' indicating how many cases of child abuse
have occurred in the country. In 2017, as per the report about 3445 cases were reported and the 2018
edition of the report indicated an alarming increase in child abuse cases. The scenario of Pakistan
regarding child abuse in 2018 was quite alarming. Compared to 2017, child sexual abuse cases
increased from 9 cases per day to 12 cases per day. As per the Cruel Numbers report compiled by
Sahil, 2232 cases were reported from the four provinces as well as Islamabad, Azad Jammu and
Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. According to the data 56% victims were girls and 44% were boys.

In such a conservative society, the lack of sex education, access to pornographic content, drugs and
being affected by wrong forms of popular culture can have a negative impact on a person’s thought
process due to which he acts in such a manner. Children who are victims of this menace lead a difficult
life as they have to deal with this trauma for the rest of their lives. Some are able to leave it behind and
others cannot let it go which has a negative impact on their mental health affecting their way of life
such as in school, the workplace or in social interactions. There is a huge gap between parents and
children regarding this issue, although there is no foolproof way to avoid this but through creating
awareness for parents as well as children, decreasing the communication gap or stigma related to this
issue and teaching them how to protect themselves through self-defense are one of the many measures
that can be taken to combat this menace. It is our moral duty towards this society and our children to
provide them with a safe environment without the risk of being scarred for life or worse, never being
able to have one.

There is a need to start a campaign where we reach out to our children and their parents, right now
preferably from the middle lower class where this problem is most frequently prevailing and due to
the lack of access of help. This campaign has two major aims:

1. Teaching children and parents about sexual assault and how to identify it and report it.
   
   
2. Teaching children how to protect themselves from abuse through self-defense and other ways

Plan of Action:

1. Self-defense classes will be taught by a professional to children and teenagers alike in schools, public
   parks and in slums.
2. A seminar will be held in different schools where a professional will talk about the basics of sex
   education, identification of assault and abuse and how to report it in order to educate children.

Lemons are the most underrated fruits in the world

Lemons are the most underrated fruits in the world

Lemons are the most underrated fruits in the world. You can use them for almost everything out there.
We associate them with tangy chutneys and savory foods but there so much more to lemons than bring out
the sour taste in food. Let’s look at some of the ways we can use lemons in our daily lives.

For glowing and flawless skin: lemons are acidic. They can totally change your skincare regime.

They leave skin feeling fresh and plumper than ever before. They can even out any skin discoloration or
pigmentation on your skin. 
For a fresh flawless skin, take few drops of lemon juice and mix it well with honey. Apply it on your skin/face

in circular motion. Let the magic serum stay on for minimum 30 mins. Wash it off with Luke warm water or a

warm towel. I personally like to let it stay on for hours (maybe 2-3). It works like magic. And I’m left with healthy

looking skin in less than a week.  
Fix pigmentation: Like I said before, lemons can fix dark spots or pigmentation on your skin. You can also apply

this mask anywhere on your skin to remove or blur out tan lines. 
For this purpose, take a tablespoon of lemon juice and mix it with a table spoon of yogurt. Its better to use fresh

yogurt or Greek yogurt. Apply this mixture to clean face for 15-20 mins. I do not leave it on for long time since

the fats in the yogurt are not that friendly with my prone to acne/combination skin. 
Shrink pores and reduce wrinkles: let me get one thing straight, nothing will disappear your pores and wrinkles.

Let me say that again, NOTHING! But lemon juice mixed with some other goodness will make them not the most

obvious feature on your face/body. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with having fine line or large

pores, but people spend huge chunk of their earning on reducing the size of their pores and diminishing

wrinkles. So here, I’m going to give you a free tip on how to save lots of bucks and look somewhat younger. 
For this magic recipe, you need to take a table spoon of lemon juice and mix it with some milk cream. If cream

doesn’t suit your skin, substitute it with some of your favorite oil like olive/almond/coconut oil. Or if you want

some extra pampering, through in some vitamin E oil with lemon juice. Apply this mixture on your face/body

for 40-50 mins and wash it off with cold water.

For all these tips, do remember to do a test run. Lemon can irritate skin so do a test patch before you apply it to

whole of your face/body. It is also recommended to apply mixture with a cotton ball. This prevents you from

transferring any germs from your finger to your face. Always apply the mixture in circular motion. Do it in the

beginning and then again before its time to take it off.

SL BASICS By Dr.Shaista Lodhi:

With increasing pollution and our unhealthy diet/routine, we are facing acne, hair fall and skin related
issues irrespective of  age and gender. This means, increase in the usage of products like Face wash,
mask, hair serums and other similar products.
But have we ever wondered, the chemicals and artificial ingredients used in those products and are
those products beneficial for us in long run?

Dr.Shaista Lodhi, a renowned dermatologist and skin specialist, came up with a solution or we can say
replacement for all those products, bringing out her own brand of “SL BASICS” accessible and affordable
for all Pakistanis. SL BASICS is a brand that offers organic beauty range of products to fight acne, skin
pigmentation, dullness and other skin related issues.
SL BASICS is a skin care range free of any chemicals and side effects, includes, Face washes, serums,
creams, mud mask and other daily essentials for skin care.

Listing down some of the products from the range:

• Honey Mud MASK (RS 1150)
• Pink Lips Serum (RS1150), for discolored and patched lips
• Anti Acne Serum (RS1150)
• Gold and Saffron (RS2000), for everyday natural glow
• Aloe Vera Face wash (RS850)
• Strawberry Body Butter (RS1350), moisturizing cream for winters
• Ginger Hair oil and Amla Hair oil 
• Eye Care serum
• Super Serum, for dark elbows and knees
  

These are just the few products from the range to give you guys the rough idea and knowledge about this
brand. These entire products can be delivered at your door step, free of any shipment and delivery
charges. You can order online from the official page of SL BASICS, “slbascis.com”. Other than that,
SL BASICS have official face book and instagram page as well.
So what are you Waiting for, hurry up guys and give it a try!

Hair Care

Your hair matters and if you worry about your hair loss, don’t worry. You are not alone. And, not crazy to worry
about it. It is said that losing 50-100 strands of hair every day is normal. But let’s face it, losing more than 20-30
strands while on episode of brushing your hair isn’t normal. And it freaks all of us out. 
If your hairbrush, after brushing your hair, looks like the picture above, keep on reading. Let me tell you one
thing clearly, hair loss is a disease and you need to see a doctor for it. There are a lot of medical conditions that
make you lose your hair. Like you could have family history of baldness or some hormonal that causes hair loss.
For example, pregnancy, childbirth, use/discontinuance of birth control pills or even menopause. Medical
conditions like thyroid, alopecia areata, scalp infection, cancer, high blood pressure and depression also trigger
excessive hair loss. The most common problem that cause hair loss is imbalance diet. People don’t take enough
protein, iron and other nutrients in their diets which leads to hair thinning and eventually hair loss. 

OK. Now let’s talk solution. As I’ve said already, you must go to a doctor and find your answers with him. And
hey, it’s a free country. So, if you want to experiment with your hair like I do, then listen up close.

You need two things to fix up that bald spot or the whole scalp if it’s an overall hair loss. Olive oil and black
pepper. 

If your curiosity is asking why, read up. Olive oil moisture scalp and keep your scalp/hair hydrated. Black pepper
strengthens hair follicles to prevent them from falling out. It stimulates circulation which increase blood flow
which results in fast hair growth.

Take 1 cup of olive oil and mix 1 tablespoon grind pepper in it. I use hand blender to mix it well in the oil. Now
its going to look like disgusting yellowish oil but its fine. Let the mixture sit in for at least 2 weeks so the oil gets
super infused with pepper.

After couple of weeks, strain the oil with a steel strainer or if you like extra smooth oil, use a thin cloth. Use this
strained oil to massage your scalp once a week. Remember to massage your hair with head upside down. You are
going to look stupid, but it stimulates blood flow. Also, only apply hair to your scalp not the hair strands. Keep the
oil in your hair overnight. Do wear some kind of shower cap and not ruin your beloved pillows with oil stains.

Its just oil and only on the scalp so you don’t have to wash it off religiously. But if you want to, keep it over night
and use it at least three times a week. When I am in trouble, I apply it everyday on my scalp and shower like usual.
AND like always, do a test patch before you pepper up your hair. 

For Perfect Eyebrows

Eyebrows; they are the most important yet most ignored feature on our face. Back in late 90`s and early
00`s, there was this trend of pencil thin eyebrows. Today, we are near the end of another decade.
The trend of this time is everything big. Big lips, big eyes, big eyelashes, and yes of course, big eyebrows.

Now luckily, my mother did not allow me to tweeze out all my eyebrows back then, so I don’t need eyebrow
fillers now. But we all love a thick cover on our brow bone. And for that, I have got a DIY which is as easy
as abracadabra and boom! There are actually two DIYs that can help you with ticker brows and lashes.
I`m going to start with the easy one. 

So, this one works best in winters. Just like the hair on our head, the hair on our brows and lashes can get
dry and itchy from mascara and brow gels/powder. 

What you need for this recipe is 

• 1/3 of your jar of Jamaican Black Castor Oil
• 2/3 of your jar of Aloe Vera Gel – Preferably fresh from the plant. 
• 2 Vitamin E Capsules

I am not going to give you exact measurements because you can make as much or as little as you want to.
You can just put all the ingredients in a jar. Mix them well and store it in a fridge as it will last longer in fridge.

You can apply this on your brows and lashes with a 

• Silicon eyelash wand
• Regular eyelash wand
• Finger 

For the next recipe *drum rolls please*, we need flax seeds. You can use this everyday as a brow gel and
mascara or use it before applying your makeup. This DIY is super easy and super cheap. And the best part,
it works like magic. I have never heard anyone say that it doesn’t work. And vie used it (still do 😉).
IT WORKS!

Just take 2 tablespoons of flax seeds and put them in water. Put this water on flame and wait for it to boil.
Let it boil for few minutes. The mixture should have thick consistency. When the water turns into a sticky,
gluey mixture, take it off the flame. Take one of your old (But Clean) skin socks and squeeze out all the
gooey thing out. You can store it up to two weeks in the fridge.

Well you`re almost good to go. Just go through some of my mistakes so you don’t make them. apply enough to coat your brows/lashes but not drip off. Use one of the above recipes religiously for weeks and you`ll see the difference. If you have some extra serum left, use it for the hair on your head. It works there too. Ok now you`re good to go. Good Luck!!

Closet fix



Closet Fix
As season changes, our wardrobe changes and we set our closet again with new clothes, shoes and
accessories. Living in Pakistan means, lucky and blessed to enjoy four seasons but on the other end,
we can say, unlucky, to fix our closet 4 times in a year. 

But does, this really have to happen every season?
Or do we really have to spend that much on our wardrobe?

Yes, trends and fashion changes quite often nowadays and we Panic or feel out of the place, if we fail
to follow and try new tends. This means, that even if we don’t like it or not, we have to accept the fact
that we are becoming shopaholic and spending a lot on clothes that become old fashioned or we can
say outdated after sometime and yes, we throw them away.

Don’t you think, we are actually wasting money? 

Honestly speaking, old trends always repeat and we often hear our moms telling us, “humara time
per bhi yeh fashion aya tha.” So, we are dumb enough to dispose off stuff and clothes that can be
easily used in later years when the fashion repeats. So instead of taking out clothes from your closet
and throwing them away, I think, we should let them stay inside.
On the other hand, bring creativity out. I think you all are getting what I am trying to say here. Mix and
match clothes and colors in a way that will refresh your wardrobe and yes your wardrobe is all new
again. If you are smart enough, no one will notice or say ‘yeh tou tumnay us function per bhi phena
tha.” Instead, people will actually compliment you and your new look. 

Let us all agree to the fact that the money we waste on buying new clothes every year, if saved than
we can actually think on planning a trip or buying a furniture for our home or donating for a better
cause!

Benefits of Honey

I’m sure we all have experienced our share of DIY disasters. But let me introduce you to a fool-proof hack to
perfect skincare DIY. It doesn’t matter of you have oily, dry or even the most difficult of them all, “the
combination skin” type. It also doesn’t matter if you’re planning to shrink your pores or to bring freshness to
your skin. There`s just one answer to all skin related (and even others but we can talk about it later) problems;
that is honey!

Honey can be mixed with simple items from your kitchen for everyday use. The golden syrup has proven to give remarkable results. Its not only pocket friendly but, it also encourages a healthy lifestyle of coming back to organic natural products for daily needs. The hype about “Honey” might have started recently but honey has been a household staple for more than 4000 years ago.  It is not only beneficial for exterior use but also for oral intake. Honey acts as rich source of antioxidants that is an important item for daily consumption. 

Today, honey is used in majority of products and yes, they do wonders for your skin, but they are heavy on the
pocket. And if you are anything like me then you would love to save some bucks and get the maximum benefit
too. So, without further ado, let us begin with few of the amazing wonderful things you can do with honey. 
Moisturize! Winters are upon us and one thing that can ruin that perfect summer glow is dryness. Winters bring
so much dryness that we end up looking flaky and dull all day long. Just applying honey for 25-30 mins daily will
plump up your skin. 

If you have oily or even combination skin, do not skim through this portion. I repeat, DO NOT SKIM THROUGH
THIS PORTION! The enzymes present in honey go deep into the layers of the skin. So, my friends, with the fear of
clogged pores and shiny t-zones, don’t worry. This magical liquid will go deep into your skin and give you as much
conditioning and monitoring as you need. And, the best part, it does not have any side effects. So, you can keep
using it for as long as and as frequently as you wish to. 
Exfoliate and Pore Cleaner. For using it as a pore cleaner, mix honey with some of your favorite oils. It can be
coconut oil or jojoba oil or any other oil that you love to use. Just add few drops of oil in a teaspoon of honey and
apply it to your clean face. Massage it in circular motion to and rinse with cold water.

For exfoliate, mix it with baking soda. We, people with sensitive skin, are resistant to use baking soda. Yes, baking
soda can exfoliate like no other fancy exfoliator but, more often than not, it leaves you with itchiness or
sometimes even with mild rashes. Honey calms down this attribute of baking soda, making it easy to use for
everyone. 
Sunburns and Scars. For sunburns, Alovera is very famous. But the gel in Alovera gets dry quickly. Also, it doesn’t
stay on like a mask. Its like a tick cream that eventually dries off and disappear in thin air.  Mixed with honey,
Alovera can be used to treat sunburns. 

The exfoliation mixture of your favorite oil and honey mixture can also be used for mild scars. Just remember to
rub it in circular motion and place a warm washcloth over your skin when you`re done. When the cloth turns cold
take it off.
Wrinkles Disappears. Honey can be used with curd to reduce wrinkles from the face. Just keep this mixture on
for 15-20 mins and wash it off with Luke warm water.
Hydrate and Brighten the skin. Honey helps you to bring your inner glow. There are countless DIYs on how to
use honey for the famous “sun kissed glow!”. Honey can be used directly or with curd/milk to give that natural
soft yet glam glow to the skin. 

There are many more ways through which you can incorporate honey into your life and get amazed. But the trick
is to be consistent. From my personal opinion, honey can fix your skin even in 2 3 days. but like all other natural
fixes, wait for 2 months and make a routine. Let your skin get used to with it and then decide if it is your cup of tea
or not. 

Zarpash Hair Solutions Hair Oil Review

Zarpash Hair Solutions Hair Oil Review:

So everyone I received this hair oil by the beautiful lady Zarpash, she is herself having very long hair Ma Sha Allah, as a PR package it was sent to me to try and review, and now it's been 2-3 weeks almost that I've started using this hair oil as I've hair fall problem and lots and lots of dandruff  dandruff brings oil to your scalp too along with itching that's too irritating to be honest. So when I received this oil I wanted to try it first and then share the review with you guys so that I can recommend it fully to you for use so it'll be tested too :)

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So since the day I've started using this hair oil by her, there's much less hairfall now, I won't say they've stopped falling completely but yes not like before as it was too much before and it made me feel so sad as well so thank God that it's making my hair stronger from inside now

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Coming towards the dandruff part, my scalp is alot better and clean now to some extent, previously it was dandruff all over and quite visible too but now I've got rid of it to some extent so thank you so much for coming up with this Miracle oil and solving the issues of hair as it's made with naturally pure ingredients so no harmful effects at all. 

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You can use it at night before going to bed and wash in morning then as I do the same, make sure to use it regularly as hair care is essential and silky shiny hair is all we want 

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I've tried it myself so I can guarantee you guys that it won't disappoint you but will leave your hair silky, shiny and beautiful 🎀 Our hair matters alot and we all care for our hair to make them look silky and shiny along with long and strong ♥️ but as weather changes or may be because of any health reasons our hair gets dry and rough as well as hair fall starts and dandruff too so now you've got the best solution for all your hair problems so what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get yours from Zarpash <3

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highly recommended ♥️✔

Make crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets at home

Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Crispy baked chicken nugget is a super easy recipe. It is made with minimum ingredients and its gluten-fee. Plus,
you get crunchy chicken without frying it in gallons of oil. For me, it’s a win-win situation with my healthy self.
Its an irresistible solution to your crunchy cravings. If you want to jump to recipe, click here. All you other folks,
lets do some more talking first. 

Everyone loves a good nugget. We all grew up glorifying crispy chicken from McDonald and KFC. But now when
its our time to make dinner decisions, we go for home-cooked meals. Well, you don’t have to deprive your taste
buds of best flavor of your childhood. You can easily keep yourself and you family happy and healthy at the same
time.

This recipe is super easy to make and everything from prepping to cooking is done under 30 mins. They can be
stored for a month in your freezer. They are prefect for your kids play date or for weekends when you really
don’t want to slave hours in the kitchen. 

Ingredients and Recipe 

  Bread Crumbs/Potato Crisps – There are various brands of bread crumbs in the market. The most basic one
is from dawn breads; their bread crumbs have little seasoning in them so you`ll need to add your own spices if
you use this. There is a Turkish breadcrumb brand “Sultan” in the market now a days. Its porous, and hence it
makes the nuggets extra crispy. I personally prefer to use potato chips bag. The flavor of chips varies on my
mood. If I want spicy nuggets, I take Doritos or Cheetos red. Cheetos cheese should be use for a mild flavor. 

Chicken – Any piece of skinless, boneless chicken will work. I like my chicken to be juicy and tender, so I
avoid using chicken breast. Make sure that chicken is cut into equal pieces (2-inch square or 1.5-inch squares). 

Eggs/Corn flour/Flour – Eggs will be used to stick crumbs to the chicken. If you are allergic to egg, use corn
flour mixture. It will do the same trick.

Spices – Basic Spices like salt, pepper (white, black), oregano can be used. You can add any spice you want
depending upon your taste. Basic salt and pepper will work too for a mild dish. Cheese can be added to make
molten nuggets. 

Heavy Cream – This is also optional. This will make nugget extra creamy and smooth.

This recipe will serve 6 hungry bellies.

¼ cup	flour
1 kilo	Boneless cubed chicken
2 small eggs	Eggs
½ cup	Cream
As required	Spices

How to make chicken nuggets

Prepare the crumbs: If you are using dawn breadcrumbs or any other prepared breadcrumbs, then just take
them out in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. And voilà! You`re done. If you plan to use some crisps like
I do, then you need to put them in the food processor and let it do the magic. Or you can simply just crush them
using your hands or any food crusher.

Shape the chicken: Chop the chicken into small equal cubes. Season it with salt, cream and whatever else you
wish to. 

Setting time: Let your chicks rest for a while now. Put it in the freezer for 30 mins. 

“Crumb” them up: Mix your eggs and season it with salt and spices. Adding something green like coriander or
oregano. Now take a wide bowl and start dipping chicken in it. Next dip them in the crumb bowl one by one.
Once all are done, put them in the freezer for setting for 30 mins.

Cooking part: Preheat the oven to 175F. Line a tray with butter paper and set the nuggets on it. Keep them
appropriately distant. Let them stay in oven for 20-25mins.

Serve them hot with a dip or mashed potatoes.