Skin Care Gyan(ज्ञान)

Apply Creamy Products: Pack away those gel-based face washes, creams as well as make-up products and opt for creamy ones. Cream-based products are generally oil-based and hence form a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture during chilly days. These creams deeply moisturize the skin while nourishing it from within.

Don’t Avoid Sunscreen: Most of us restrict the usage of sunscreens only for summer to protect the skin from tanning and stop using it as soon as the autumn arrives. But not many know that pre-winter sun too can be harmful for the skin. Therefore, it is advisable to apply broad spectrum sunscreen with UV and PA+++ protection in winter on your face and other exposed parts of body. For better protection, make sure you apply the sun protection cream 30 minutes before stepping out of the house.

Apply Oil on the Body: The importance of oiling your body becomes inevitable as the autumn breeze may rob it of its natural moisture as soon as the fall season starts. A 10-minute oiling session before your bath would suffice for the nourishment needs of the skin. So, just catch hold of any baby or olive oil bottle and get started! Performing this on regular basis is sure to keep your skin soft, supple and smooth throughout the winter season.

Use of Conditioner: To keep the lustre of the hair intact, it is good to use a conditioner which has silicone to lock down the outer circle layer and seal in the moisture. You may also try a homemade avocado mask which is perfect for dry and rough hair. For this, mash the flesh of avocado with fork and add extra virgin olive oil to make a mixture. Apply this smooth mixture and wash it off after 30 minutes. This nourishing mask is enriched with essential vitamins, minerals and softening agents for your hair to fight pre-winter harshness with ease.

Hydrate: Boost your beauty regimen by drinking lots of water irrespective of the season. It helps your skin stay young and hydrated by flushing out all the toxins of your body. If you are not very happy with the idea of gulping down the cold water, make sure to drink lots of warm or lukewarm water during the cold days.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Make Body Scrubs with Salt & Sugar at Home

Salt and sugar scrubs are one of easiest home treatments that truly deliver. Not only is slathering sugar and oil all over your body wickedly pleasant, but the exfoliating factor leaves skin refreshed, vibrant, and as soft as a certain anatomical part of an infant.

Banana Sugar Body Scrub

When the bananas are starting to brown, grab those beauties and put them to use. This one skips the oil and relies purely on the benefit of banana and the gently abrasive sugar.

1 ripe banana
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or your favorite essential oil (optional)

Smash ingredients together with a fork into a chunky goop. Don't over-mash or it will become too thin. If you want a banana scrub for your face, reserve some of the banana and mash it separately without sugar. In the shower, pat the sugar mixture and gently massage over your body. For your face, gently massage plain banana there, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off with warm water.

Rosemary Lemon Salt Scrub

Ingredients:

1 cup kosher salt* (I used this infused salt, but you can use plain!)
1/2 cup pure organic almond oil (If you aren't making the infused salt and instead are using plain kosher salt, add the following to your mixture)
The zest of one lemon
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stems.

Directions:

Pour the salt into a clean, sterilized container with a tight-fitting lid.
If you're using plain salt, add the lemon zest and thyme.
Pour the almond oil over top and screw the lid on tightly.
To use, just give the jar a stir to mix the oil and salt together, and scrub away in the shower!
The scrub will keep for up to 6 months stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tomato Sugar Scrub

If you want the skincare benefits of tomato without springing for pricey products, it’s easy to make your very own tomato scrub at home using just a tomato and organic sugar! Michelle Phan shows you how in this video:

Vanilla Coconut Brown Sugar Scrub

Coconut oil is subtly fragrant and slightly miraculous. This one is a super moisturizer, and can practically double as dessert.

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix ingredients together. Rub on skin while in the shower, massage, and rinse.

Sugary Minty Lip Scrub

For soft lips, this quick treatment is the ultimate treatment to make you a smooth kisser. Blend a bit jojoba or olive oil with caster sugar (also known as superfine sugar; you can also make your own by putting regular granulated sugar in the food processor for a minute) and a touch of peppermint or vanilla extract. Place some of the paste on your lips, massage and lick off.

Lavender Salt Scrub

Take 1/2 cup of coarse sea salt
Pour in 1/3 cup of grapeseed oil (you can also use jojoba, almond or coconut - whatever you like)
Give it a good stir
Mix in around 1 tablespoon of dried lavender
Add 16 drops of lavender essential oil (or more/less depending on how smelly you like it)
Mix again
Pot it up, add a pretty label if you like and start scrubbing!

This makes quite a coarse scrub. You can also add some finer sea salt if you want to mix it up a bit. It probably goes without saying, but please don't use this scrub if you have any open cuts! That wouldn't be very clever.

Citrus Salt or Sugar Scrub

This will wake you up, great for the morning shower or after sports.

1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup oil of your choice (jojoba, almond, olive, whatever)
1 teaspoon citrus zest (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit or a mix)

Mix ingredients together. Rub on skin while in the shower (avoiding eyes) and rinse off.

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

8 Skin Care Tips for Indian Men

Simple & Effective Skin Care Tips for Indian Men

Indian men usually take grooming very “lightly”. They hardly pay any attention to their skin, and much less to any tips they come across. This habit is ruining their skin and body as a whole. The aftereffects of neglecting your skin show up only at a later stage in life. If proper care and easy daily habits of skincare are included in everyday life, the adverse aftereffects can be avoided for sure.

Here are 8 skin care habits that will make man’s skin glow:

Drink Lots of Water:

Heard this a million times? Now it’s really time to implement this habit in your daily routine. You’ll be amazed to see the results. The more water you drink, the more it will help your skin remove the toxins and cleanse it.

Use Face Scrub That Suitable for Your Skin Type:

Different skin types have different scrubs for it. Using the appropriate face scrub for your skin will help your skin look cleaner and lighten it up. Using aloe vera gel all over the face can get you a clean glowing skin for sure.

Use Sunscreen When Going Out In the Sun:

India experiences a harsh sun, which is why it is essential to use a sunscreen when stepping out. Use a good SPF sunscreen to keep the skin safe from damages by sunlight. Avoid being in the sun for long and even if you do, make sure you reapply sunscreen after every few hours.

Apply Moisturizer Multiple Times A Day:

Using a moisturizer will definitely help keep your skin radiant and young. Preferably use a lighter one in the day and a heavy moisturizer at night.

Add Green Vegetables in Your Diet:

Eat fresh green vegetables along with loads of fruits and nuts to make your skin healthy from within. Having a diet enriched in vegetables and fruits will surely make the skin glow.

Avoid Eating Too Much Salt:

Salt makes your face bloated. Skip on salt or if you can’t skip, then try to consume less of it.☺

Take Enough Sleep:

If you are not having enough sleep, then you are surely going to have dark circles under your eyes. Experts say a minimum 7-hour sleep is a must for all beings. This will keep your skin healthy from within.

Regular Work Out:

We are not asking you to go in the gym and do weights. We are just advising you to do some physical activity on a daily basis which will help you sweat and open up the pores of your skin and flush out cellular debris that is not required by your body.

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