People who have diabetes and auto-immune diseases are prone to skin damage and wounds which when left untreated can result in serious health issues. One of my friend’s parents underwent something similar when they visited a dermatologist for help with extremely cracked feet. While taking the necessary treatment, it turned out that some infection spread from the cracked heel to the entire leg immediately within a day and pus started to pour out of the wound. It has been over a month and the wound … [Read more...] about Why is Skin Care Regimen Important?
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3 Signs Your Skin is Dehydrated
Skin dehydration is one of the major reasons why your skin looks dull and lacks that fresh and glowing look. This is a common mistake to not understand what your skin actually needs. For any instant pick up, make sure you slather on a good hydrating serum. Moving on, there a few signs that show your skin is dehydrated. Some are pretty obvious and some are not so obvious or you might fail to notice in the rush of your work. So, let me list them for you. 3 Signs Your Skin is Dehydrated Feeling … [Read more...] about 3 Signs Your Skin is Dehydrated
How much moisturizer do you use? {Skin Care}
Did you know that you just need a pea size amount of moisturizer for your face??? I am in the league of people who always end up using more than enough of the product, be it any, howsoever much I may try. So, I decided that I would educate you all on this very important issue as it saves our bucks and our skin as well :) Excess of product is really not good for skin as it sits on the skin and ends up clogging the pores. Just a pea drop!! I have come to love the pump packaging more than any … [Read more...] about How much moisturizer do you use? {Skin Care}
On the Shelf Vol. 2 – Face Serums and Oils
Hey all! I am a major hoarder of the face serums and oils and I usually have loads of them in my closet at any given point of time. Interestingly, I ordered for Biotique ageless serum while I am typing away this post. Well, old habits die hard and if you find something interesting and inexpensive being raved about, how can you skip it? So, let me breakdown the products into face serums and oils. Face Oils Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Bought a long time back and I have not managed … [Read more...] about On the Shelf Vol. 2 – Face Serums and Oils
The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Have you ever come across a product which is just plain water? Apart from floral waters and mists, of course. Well, the ordinary's marine hyaluronics is one such product. I was looking for something hydrating to be added in my skin care and this was the better option from the brand so I picked it up. The Ordinary brand has received loads of buzz in the recent times thanks to its extremely low price range and equally diverse product range. It comes from the umbrella of Deciem, the niche beauty … [Read more...] about The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Apply moisturizer on damp skin
I have mentioned this countless of times and probably done dedicated posts for this as well but I wanted to reiterate this tip again today. So, for those of you who already know about it and have tried, apologies for saying the same things again and again. Whenever you face a difficulty to spread any product on your skin, try applying it on damp skin. It works beautifully and gives an even finish with a dewy look. This worked especially great for the Ponds White Beauty Spot-less Cream which … [Read more...] about Apply moisturizer on damp skin
All I know about Toners
One of the reader had expressed interest in knowing more about toners, how exactly to use them and how useful they really are. So, I decided to do a post where I put in everything I know about toners since the beginning of my blogging and then I go on to say whether you should use a toner or not? Toners have long been under debate for their efficacy but now they have finally found place in the skin care routine as the hydrators. Earlier, it was just astringents and rose water but not toners are … [Read more...] about All I know about Toners
Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream
Again, one of my whimiscal pickups and this was purely on the basis of its heavenly smell. The forest essentials kumkumadi teenage night cream is not only meant for teenagers but I believe other age groups can also reap its benefits. Let me explain it in the post and I would also mention that this is not exactly a review but more of a discourse on the product. Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream Price : Rs 1,975 for 30 gms For me, the kumkumadi teenage night cream is one of the … [Read more...] about Forest Essentials Kumkumadi Teenage Night Cream
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme
In my search for a good moisturizer, I picked this up after my encounter with the body shop Vitamin E moisturizer which did not really impress me. So, did I like the body shop seaweed moisturizer? The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme Product Review Price : Rs 1,195 for 50ml I picked this up when the sales guy recommended me this when I asked him for something which is non-oily and hydrating and would go well with summers without making my skin too sticky or too shiny. So, did the … [Read more...] about The Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Creme
All about Facial Oils!
Updated from 22nd September, 2013. If you have been following me for a long time, you would already be aware that I love facial oils. I have tried the carrier oils and the blended ones both and the best one till date was the grapeseed oil. I used one from soulflower but I am sure it would be the same in any brand. So, if you are looking for a good moisturizer or night cream, I would definitely suggest the grapeseed oil. I love oils. In fact, so much so that I would love to own all the … [Read more...] about All about Facial Oils!