What have you heard about body oils? Greasy, messy and non-essential might be on your list but forget about all of them. Body Oils are an essential part of skincare and works wonders for the skin. Are you ready to let go of some misconceptions? Here goes! Great for dry skin Body oils are great for dry skin. When used on dry skin immediately after taking a bath or shower, they keep the skin hydrated by locking in the moisture. Its moisturizing effect lasts all day. If you have dry skin, your best bet is to start using body oils. All natural Unlike other skincare products which may contain a lot of stabilizers and artificial ingredients, body oils are mostly ...
As inviting as it is, popping pimples should not be an every-day activity. Considering how we tend to lose this fight always, it seems not to be an option. One thing we forget is that, the more pimples we pop, the more we're likely to have dark spots on our face from the popped pimples. Treating such dark spots takes a lot of work and patience but we're ready to put our all in it. Microdermabrasion Don't let the word scare you. It's simply a type of exfoliation to remove dead skin cells. It's a cosmetic procedure although it's non-invasive. Usually, an instrument is used on the face to remove relatively thicker skin. Not only does it help in fading...
As controversial as this is, it's an important topic to discuss. Makeup has become part of us whether we like it or not. Now, there are a lot of controversies surrounding makeup and having healthy skin. Let's clear one misconception - not using makeup is not a guarantee for having healthy skin. Now that that's out of the way, let's delve into other substantive issues. Regular makeup vrs ceremonial makeup You'd agree that regular everyday makeup is different from makeup for a ceremony. One of the marked difference is how heavy ceremonial makeup can be. For the most part, it is to cover all blemishes. It's also applied in such a way that it stays on longer. This means covering...
Don't get overwhelmed by the multitude of skincare products out there. Facial masks and scrubs are some of the essentials needed for healthy skin. Today's post explains why you need these two essential products in your skincare bag. Ready to explore with us? Facial Masks These come in different types ranging from clay masks to peels to DIYs and a host of other things. Generally, facial masks are great for removing impurities from the skin. It helps unclog pores without stripping your skin of its natural oils. After masks are applied, they are left on a while longer to be able to penetrate the skin and work its magic. Essentially, facial masks are great for diminishing fine lines refining pores...
Skin care can be very simple yet complicated. Although we just want our skin to be healthy, certain practices might prevent that from happening. It might not even be intentional. Today, we try to digest some skincare practices which might be damaging our skin. Over cleansing Do you feel itchy after cleansing? Or do you feel some kind of irritation right after cleansing? Does your face dry up immediately after you cleanse? You're probably over-cleansing. You might end up drying up your skin if such practice is continued. Rather, choose one type of cleanser and stick to it for sometime before gradually introducing the others if need be. Using hot water to bath This is a very popular one. Using...
