We always want more from life and in almost whatever we do… the same is applicable to our skin and beauty care regime as well. What If I say, in this article you can find healthy ways to groom your skin and body as well? To know the same, read further;
Use an appropriate face wash meant for your skin type and wash twice a day.
Use cleansers at night to remove make up and dirt before using a face wash.
Use sunscreen everyday even if you are indoors - the sun's UVA rays come through windows too and contribute to aging, pigmenting and tanning. Ideally, sunscreen should be applied every three hours.
Sunscreen should have an SPF of 30 or more. SPF is the degree of protection against UVB rays, hence sunscreen must have UVA protection as well.
Make up products like foundations, mineral powders and compacts do not have adequate sun protection.
Indian skin tends to tan and pigment easily and patchily. There is a very thin line between tanning and pigmentation. If your tan hasn't gone in 4-6 weeks, see a dermatologist.
It is advisable to use mild skin lightening creams as prevention. Look for botanical ingredients like Arbutin, Bearberry, Licorice, Mulberry, Ginseng, Gingko, Emblica, Turmeric - curcuma, Grape seed and vitamins like C and A, and Niacinamide.
Aging can be intrinsic, i.e. genetic, and can be delayed by exercise and, to a lesser extent, through diet.
At night, use a moisturizer with an age-protecting agent.
It is advisable to visit a dermatologist at least once a year. There are a lot of nuances in skin color, texture, smoothness, etc. that we can't see for ourselves. These can be detected by the dermatologist and mild creams/treatments can be recommended.
Always use a conditioner after you shampoo your hair. It protects your hair and is a better option than oil. Conditioners neutralize electrical charge in the hair shaft and help in detangling. Conditioners also improve shine and to some extent repair minor frays in the hair shaft. Conditioning agents like hydrolyzed protein or silicon are added to increase manageability and shine in the hair.
