Tag: beauty tips

Winter skincare: How to treat dry and dull skin during winters

Winter is here and along with it comes the dry and brisk winds that can make your skin dry and dull. Protect your skin by making some simple changes to your daily skincare routine. Try these 10 quick and easy winter skincare tips to stave off the dry skin blues this season.

1) Feed your skin – Got scaly skin? Just milk it. Bathe in milk like Cleopatra and get rid of that dry and scaly skin instantly. Always apply lotion on damp skin for extra moisture.

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2) Say no to long super-hot water baths – Always bathe with lukewarm water and add a tablespoon of oat meal or baking soda to help relieve dry skin.

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3) Exfoliate lightly – Pick exfoliators with tiny beads that are gentle on the skin and massage with very light hands. Avoid using harsh peels and face masks as they dry your skin more.

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4) Rough and cracked heels – Make petroleum jelly your best friend! Gently buff away dead skin using pumice stone and apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly. Wear socks to let the petroleum jelly soak in and heal the cracked skin.

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5) Dry itchy scalp – Dry and itchy scalp can be uncomfortable and embarrassing as well. Switch to an anti-dandruff shampoo and oil your hair regularly with coconut oil or almond oil to replenish your scalps natural oils.\

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6) Chapped lips – Gently exfoliate your lips once a week using a paste of sugar and lemon juice. Always carry a moisturising lip balm or petroleum jelly and apply it 3-4 times a day to protect your lips.

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7) Avoid lotions that come in a pump bottle packaging – Look for moisturisers that come in a jar rather than a pump bottle. The water content and PH base of the lotions available in pump bottles is high that ultimately leads to more dryness.

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8) Eat foods that are rich in OMEGA-3, fatty acids, Vitamin C and Vitamin E such as fish, nuts, olive oil, and citrus fruits to nourish your skin from within.

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9) Brittle nails- Dry nails snap moisture out of the air and make them prone to breakage. Always apply a coat of clear paint. Treat them with olive oil or lotions containing lanolin.

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10) Irritated, dry eyes- Dry air can cause irritation in the eyes leaving them dry and itchy. Always keep a bottle of saline eye drops handy to cleanse your eyes.

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November 6, 2015
Welcome DD creams! Your new multitasking beauty product

Have you ever had that moment when you’re walking down the aisle of your favourite makeup store and you come across new abbreviations that don’t make sense? We’ve had them too. And after decoding almost a new one every week, the latest one thrown at us was the DD cream.

What does DD stand for?

DD stands for mostly a “Dynamic Do-All” but sometimes also “Dermatologically Defining” and “Daily Defense”. The names are different for different brands but the function essentially remains the same. This product is like a lovechild of BB and CC creams put together that provides more coverage and anti-ageing benefits. Find out more about BB and CC creams here.

So think about this, it offers all the features of BB cream including priming, moisturising, SPF and those of a CC cream like colour correction along with anti-ageing properties like reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Does it sound like a miracle product to you? It sure does to us!

Where do I get DD creams?

Brands like Julep, DERMAdoctor, Ofra and Pur Minerals offer DD creams that may be available online for you to purchase or at a Sephora store.

If you want to understand the difference between BB, CC and DD creams; you must watch this video by Asian Beauty Secrets that perfectly explains it all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23qEQNC2-Ko

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September 11, 2015
How to dry your nails in a New York minute

There are no two ways about the fact that women love to multitask. Getting two or more things done at the same time gives them a sense of accomplishment and rightly so. However, slowing down is something they don’t like even for very important things like waiting for their nail paint to dry. The important thing to understand here is that while your beautiful manicure will make you stand out in a good way, your smudged nails will surely grab some unwanted attention.

Flapping your hands sometimes becomes really irritating and annoying. So, avoid that little irritation with these tips that will help you dry your nails at a quicker pace. There’s no need to sit around and wait anymore, here are 5 ways that will help you dry your nails in a New York minute by cutepolish.

September 2, 2015
Turn your hot summery day into a pool party full of glamour and fun – Learn from Michelle Phan

Girls, if you want to spend some time with your gal pals by the pool but are afraid of the heat outside, we feel you! Don’t you worry ladies because now you can actually enjoy the day out with your girlies and pamper yourself out in style. Watch this video by the beautiful fashion blogger Michelle Phan which would inspire you to have such glamorous and fun parties! Psst….don’t forget to stay hydrated.

July 16, 2015