ALL ABOUT EXFOLIATORS

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer most layer of your skin. This can be done by physical (also called mechanical) or chemical means. While some people believe that this improves the appearance of their skin, it’s not for everyone and if not done properly could do more harm than…

PREVENTATIVE BOTOX: PREJUVINATION

Botulinum toxin type A is a neurotoxic protein got from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, which contains the same toxin that causes food poisoning. Sounds scary, right? This toxin first used in to treat strabismus (squint eye). Later this property of Botulinum toxin made it popular in the cosmetic and beauty industry to create amazing anti-ageing…

ALL ABOUT MOISTURISERS

Moisturiser is a broad term used for an agent which keeps the skin soft and supple by preventing water loss from the upper layers of the skin, hence keeping the skin hydrated. Emollients, humectants, NMFs (Natural Moisturising Factors), glycerine, sorbitol, ceramide and other barrier lipids are the most common ingredients found as active components. Moisturisers…

ALL ABOUT CLEANSERS & FACE WASHES

A cleanser removes all the oil soluble impurities by dissolving the dirt, excess oil, pollution and make-up from the top of your skin. Face washes on the other hand, because of its foaming and micro-level cleaning action, cleanses the pores and removes deep seated debris. So now you might be confused if you need to…

MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy is a process which was developed about 25years back to treat different types of scarring. This process involves a device with fine needles of a certain length which is used to create multiple channels in to the skin. Sounds scary I know, but I’ve made it easy to digest… read…

ALL ABOUT THE SCREEN

WARNING: This is going to be a long one! I have grown to love sunscreen and have gotten a little obsessed with it the last couple of years, I must admit. But I feel sunscreen is one of those things, the more you learn about it the more you love it! So now that I…

DERMAPLANING

This is one of Hollywood’s best kept secret! Dermaplaning is a method of physical exfoliation by using a sterile blade. It removes dead cells and peach fuss (thin facial hair) to leave your face smoother, brighter and more youthful. This procedure is like a specialised form of SHAVING your face, yes SHAVING, for WOMEN! It…

BROW-CHICKA-WOW-WOW!

This one is for all the brow-enthusiasts….. 😉 Eyebrow trends have changed over the last 100 years; it’s gone from being pencil-thin to thick and dramatic, arched and sexy, now they gotta be #onfleek. These trends are not just followed by movie stars and models, but also by the college going girls, office going women…

YES OR NO: FACIALS & CLEAN-UPs

Facials/Clean-ups are a method of relaxation forced upon you by a lady who uses her hands (washed/unwashed) to scrub your face, smother your skin with oils and creams which have divine scents, she then massages and forces the creams into your skin with a hope that it would make your skin miraculously glow. If you…

Guard up peeps, summer is here!

This is probably my first INFORMATIVE blog (surprised?). Hope it helps all of you guys.. Summer seems to have already set in without even a warning! Nevertheless, summer or no summer one needs to guard their skin from the sun. Skin cancer may not be common in our Indian skin type but the harmful UV…