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Pre-workout skincare routine Wash your face well. Remove all make-up, It is a bad idea to wear make-up while exercising. Sweat infused with make-up clogs the pores and gives rise to acne or whiteheads. Apply a good moisturizer. you sweat as you exercise. This dehydrates the body as well as the skin. So you need […]

Dry, chapped lips can be irritating and painful Tips from the kitchen Ghee or butter Apply ghee or butter as often as possible. Do not lick your lips. Almond paste or malai Almond paste or malai can also be applied thrice a day to reduce dryness. Sugar and honey Mix sugar with honey and use […]

When you have a party to attend and no time to visit a skin clinic or get a facial, don’t worry. Your skin can still look like a million bucks with a simple home-made mask. Tips from the kitchen Pomegranate, honey and yogurt Prepare fresh pomegranate juice. Drink the juice, but don’t throw the pulp […]

Cracks occur on the feet if you walk barefoot, stand for long hours or wear ill-fitting shoes. They also happen if you use harsh soaps that strip your skin natural oils. Tips from the kitchen Almond oil Add a tablespoon of almond oil to half a bucket of lukewarm water. Soak your feet in the […]

Constant friction, like when we rest our elbows on the table while sitting, while kneeling down, even in our denims, can result in the darkening of elbows and knees. Tips from the kitchen Chikpea, turmeric and yogurt Take two teaspoons of chickpea and make a paste. Add a pinch of turmeric and a tablespoon of […]

I often see girls and boys applying lemon juice, tomatoes and even garlic paste on their pimples. These are highly acidic and can cause irritation. They can also leave burns, blemishes ugly scars on the skin. Toothpaste can also cause an irritant reaction. Tips from the kitchen Neem and honey Make a paste of neem […]

Tips from the kitchen Milk and almonds Take two almonds and crush them to make a paste. Add three to four drops of milk and apply this paste under the eyes for fifteen to twenty minutes daily. Almonds contain vitamin E, which hydrates the skin. Both milk and almonds help lighten the skin. Cucumber juice […]

Our skin has its own defence mechanisms. Melanin, the pigment which gives skin its colour, protects the skin from UV rays. This is why dark-skinned people rarely get sun burns or skin cancer. When we are out in the sun for long hours, UV rays trigger the melanocytes present in the skin to produce more […]

Sunscreens are products which prevent ultraviolet rays from being absorbed by the skin. they are available in the form of creams, gels, lotions, sprays and now even capsules. Let us first understand these rays. Solar radiation comprises UV rays, visible light and infrared rays. Wavelengths less than 320nm are absorbed by the upper layers of […]