face cleansers

Know more about Skin Care with Dr. Chytra Anand – Part 1

April 9, 2018 Swati Leave a Comment

If you ever get a chance, what would you love to ask a dermatologist about skin care? Of course, my list is endless but then I had to choose the more important things. Check out this two part interview which was supposed to be published last week but thanks to my malfunctioning wordpress, I had to rewrite the entire stuff and the second hand copy never gets the same flavor. Anyways, let us get back to our queries.

Vanity is not a bad thing!

Says Dr. Chytra Anand from Kosmoderma Clinics, Bangalore.

Me : Welcome Dr. Chytra to Perfect Skin Care for you. Thank you so much for making time out of your busy schedule and sharing your knowledge with us. So, starting off quickly, how would you define “aging well”?

Her : Aging well is looking the best possible at any given time! Genetics and our skin care routine are two factors which affect how we look as we get older. Do we eat well? Have we protected it from sun? Are we hydrating it enough? Everything plays a role. The good thing is these days people are accepting the fact that looking good and taking care of their skin is not a thing to be frowned upon. Vanity is not a bad thing! Looking our best is often equivalent to our struggle to be the best.

Salicylic acid is the best cleanser to deal with oily, acne-prone and combination skin. It also has great results on blackheads. And, interestingly, dry skin also gets benefited by using salicylic acid face wash or scrub occasionally to get rid of the dry skin patches.

Me : Yeah, that is true! So, to look the best, we have to ultimately do a lot of hit and trial. To start with, how do we exactly find a good cleanser?

Her : A good cleanser must always be pH balanced or soap-free. The soap is alkaline in nature and our skin is naturally acidic. Using a soap or a cleanser with surfactants imbalances the pH levels of the skin and makes it dry.

Ponds Anti-Pollution Face Wash with Activated Charcoal

February 23, 2018 Swati 1 Comment

I never really had a very good experience with any of face washes I have used except ones from Neutrogena. So, I keep trying out the new products. This ponds anti-pollution face wash came into the market long back under the name of deep cleansing facial foam. I have been using this product on and off and I really like it. So, yes to this face wash before you even read the review.

Also Read : Ponds Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam

Pond’s Anti-Pollution Face Wash with Activated Charcoal Review

Price : Rs 200 for 100 gms

Ponds anti-pollution face wash is grey in color and a bit thick in texture. It lathers well but can get a little drying sometimes so using it when you need a thorough deep cleansing or after a very long and tiring day is a good idea. It is absolutely perfect for normal, combination and oily skin. Dry skin people can see how well it suits them. I have dry skin and I do love using this, especially in summers, humid weather and during travel.

Herbs & More Vitamin Therapy Face Cleansing Milk / Lotion

December 23, 2016 Swati Leave a Comment

I love my face cleansing milk. And, I am always on the look out for better ones. And, better yet, I like the ones which are non-fussy and easy to travel with. What could be better than traveling with use and throw sachets which have enough quantity to cover your needs and then you can just toss that face cleansing milk into the dustbin.

This vitamin C based face cleansing milk from Herbs & More seems to be designed for that purpose. Okay, here is a funny fact. This comes as a part of their professional facial kits in 30 sachets. I did not realize it earlier when I selected this for review but once I received the products, I understood the ”professional” meant their salon ranges.

Anyways, I never thought sachets could be so useful before this! If I do not have to store it, they are actually quite convenient.

Herbs & More Vitamin Therapy Face Cleansing Milk / Lotion Product Review

Price : Rs 600 (Rs 20 for 30 sachets)

Availability : Online Website

The Nature’s Co. Night Skin Care Routine Review

December 2, 2016 Swati 7 Comments

Again, this entire range has been on my review table since August. I have used the products, finished one, discontinued the other and enjoying the night cream. Deciding which products will hold a place in your night skin care routine is no easy job.

I have been hunting for a night cream and this one drops in. I would have never bought it for its price tag but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise and I really like it. So, lets see what Nature’s Co gives in its night skin care regime.

The Nature’s Co. Night Skin Care Routine Review

Availability : Online Website / The Nature’s Co. Outlets

The Nature’s Co. Mixed Fruit Cleansing Cream Product Review

Price : Rs 445 for 125ml

Review

How your face wash is causing breakouts?

November 30, 2016 Swati 9 Comments

I wanted to talk about a little observation which I went through last two months. My skin was horrible. It was not behaving, was dull, pigmented and breaking out often. I would attribute the pigmentation to the lack of sunscreen usage but there was something else also wrong with my routine. I think my face wash is causing breakouts on my skin. So, lets see why I think that!

On a side note, forgive my sporadicity (if that is even an expression!). Last few months have been real crazy but then so has life been that way since I was married which is exactly 3 years back! Wow, time flies off and we are all set to enter a New Year!

How your face wash is causing breakouts?

Lesson 1 – Choose your face wash carefully

It definitely is the first step to clear skin and is a very under-rated skin care routine. It is often difficult to find the one product which works for you. For me, that was Garnier Pure Unclogging face wash but seems like it has been discontinued so I am also back to square one.

It is also important to note that some formulas work really well for your skin, irrespective of the brand. Like, myristic acid present in all face washes works well for me, salicylic acid again is a great idea! So, take note of such ingredients or formulas and search for them while hunting for products next time 🙂

On a sidenote, How did my skin problem start and what happened?