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Sunflower Oil for Skin care: Benefits and side effects
Oleic acid present in sunflower oil is used to treat a dry, aging skin, it is absorbed easily by the skin, replenishing lost moisture, and restore the oil in skin without clogging pores. Oleic acid present in sunflower oil is responsible for mineral transport, immune and hormone response.
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What works for Vaginal Dryness? Is body lotion not enough?
Moisturizers specifically meant for the intimate areas is the best choice.Moisturizing intimate areas can be beneficial for several reasons, primarily related to maintaining the health and comfort of the skin in those sensitive regions, for both men and women.Vaginal moisturization is essential for a multitude of reasons, primarily for maintaining skin health and preventing friction, irritation and infection. Listed here are the benefits of regular moisturization of the vaginal and penile areas.Preventing Dryness: Just like the skin on the rest of your body, the skin in intimate areas can become dry. Dryness in these areas can lead to discomfort, itching, and even microtears in the skin, which can increase the risk of infection.Comfort: Proper moisturization can help alleviate discomfort or irritation caused by dry or chafed skin in intimate areas, which can be particularly common during certain activities like exercise or sexual intercourse.Preventing Friction: Adequate moisture can reduce friction between skin surfaces in intimate areas. This is especially important for preventing chafing and discomfort during physical activities and also during menstruation due to use of sanitary napkins.Maintaining pH Balance: The skin in intimate areas, especially the vaginal area has a delicate pH balance that helps protect against infections....
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5 Tips of Skincare for those under 30 to maintain a younger looking skin
Taking care of your skin is crucial at any age, but it's especially important during your 20s when your skin is still youthful and resilient. Establishing a good skincare routine early on can set the foundation for healthy, glowing skin in the years to come. Let’s see the five essential skincare tips that will help you maintain a radiant complexion, prevent premature aging, and address common skin concerns.1) Cleanse Gently, Twice Daily: A proper cleansing routine is the first step towards healthy skin. Cleansing twice daily, in the morning and evening, (and no more) helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and environmental pollutants that accumulate on your skin's surface throughout the day. Choose a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser that suits your skin type, whether it's oily, dry, or combination....
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Why do I sweat? : Understanding the Importance of Sweating
As a dermatologist, I often encounter patients who view sweating as an inconvenience or an annoyance. However, it is important to recognize that sweating plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Sweating is not just a bodily function that cools us down; it is a vital process with numerous benefits for our skin and overall physiological balance.SourceIs sweat water?Yes, water is the main component of sweat, and it also contains electrolytes, and small amounts of other substances. The exact composition may vary slightly among individuals and can be influenced by factors such as hydration level, physical activity, and overall health.SourceThe exact composition includes;Water: Sweat is mainly composed of water, making up the majority of its volume....
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REDUCE BUT AMPLIFY: Embracing Skin Minimalism the GoSkin+ve way!
Beauty influencers and media have been bombarding our minds and skin with the use of multi-layered skin products in our regular routine with the promise of better, glowing skin.But this outlook is fast changing, hopefully for the best! Simple, Sustainable and Trendy are the right descriptions for this trend. This trend is called Skinimalism aka Skin minimalism!What is Skin minimalism?Embracing skinimalism means reducing steps you have in your skincare, or even make-up, routine. With skincare, less can be more. Just because you reduce the amount of products you use daily, doesn’t mean your skincare will be less effective at giving you that hydrated glow....
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Everything you need to know about collagen. Dr. Amee Daxini talks to us in details about collagen, its loss and how to restore it!
What is Collagen?Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, and the main component of connective tissue–the scaffolding of bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and skin upon which the body is built. As its name implies, connective tissue holds all the parts of the body in place, like glue. Collagen is particularly important in skin, but it is also abundant in muscles, blood vessels, eyeballs, the gut, intervertebral discs, and the dentin of teeth. SourceCollagen in combination with elastin and keratin (which is a protein) gives skin its strength and elasticity. Gram for gram, the collagen in skin is stronger than steel. Combination with elastin, collagen also gives skin its flexibility, the ability to stretch and move and then bounce back into shape.Collagen is also the mesh on which wounds repair, this is the body’s ability to generate new skin, after trauma or injury....
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Does Skin fasting hold the key to clear, refreshed skin?
Skin fasting, a rising trend over the past few years, and your skin's very own version of a detox cleanse.All we need is a reset button when it comes to health and well-being, especially when we don't not feel fine! When it comes to skin care, as much as one might love their elaborate 10-step skincare regimen, sometimes all we need to do is backdial and take a minimalistic approach to our skin. This is the philosophy behind Skin Fasting/Skin Minimalism!What Is Skin Fasting?Skin fasting is taking a break from all of your current skincare products or routine to give your skin time to breathe, rest, and reset. https://cdn.shopaccino.com/goskinpositive/images/brooke-cagle-nnje121ibi-unsplash-594085.jpghttps://cdn.shopaccino.com/goskinpositive/images/brooke-cagle-nnje121ibi-unsplash-594085.jpgThe term was first coined by Japanese brand Mirai Clinical, which describes skin fasting as a way to normalize the secretion of natural oils and support the natural rejuvenation process. The concept comes from the traditional idea of fasting that allows healing....
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Cycle syncing your Skin care routine to cure Hormonal Acne:
If you get hormonal acne on a monthly basis, it’s time we start talking about cycle syncing and your skincare.In my practice, I have come across many women tormented by monthly breakouts along with bloating, cravings, and the works. Whether it’s one painful pimple on your chin or a whole batch of pimples (sometimes noticing for the first time in life), the first step to finding a root cause is to understand and work with your menstrual cycle, which is also called cycle syncing. Anyone who menstruates experiences a 28-day cycle that keeps their hormones in flux. During that time, our bodies go through different phases in which the symptoms shift and vary, and so does our skin. Instead of keeping the same skincare routine during that time, I suggest listening to your body and responding to its needs....
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Squalane: A key hydrating ingredient to add to your skincare and haircare routine
Healthy skin is attributed to well hydrated skin which is critical for good barrier function of the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. Moisturisers are thus key to retain or increase the level of moisture in the skin. Hydrated skin is more elastic, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and is less prone to inflammation and itchiness. If you have been looking to add a moisturiser to your skincare routine, you are probably aware of the various hydrating ingredients present in moisturisers, but like many, don’t know how they work. One such ingredient is squalane, a popular hydrant found in many moisturisers and sworn by many big skincare brands. What is squalane?Squalane is a hydrating oil that is the hydrogenated form of squalene, a polysaturated hydrocarbon that is produced by the skin and found in many plant species as well....
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The Buzz Around Bakuchiol
Know the unknown:Bakuchiol, known to the scientific community as Psoralea corylifolia, is a herb endemic to Asian countries such as India, and the Himalayan regions of Pakistan and China. Until recently, whence it has been formulated to produce substances that reduce skin wrinkles, it was widely used in Ayurveda and other Eastern medicine.Bakuchiol is grabbing the spotlight as its natural plant-derived roots seem a pleasant alternative to consumers otherwise using a chemical preparation called retinol, or its analogs, known to bring, with it, side effects like peeling, dryness, or redness. Retinol is a chemical based on vitamin-A helping with the turnover of skin cells, stimulating collagen synthesis for better skin texture with more smoothness and radiance. This increased cell turnover in the skin is even speculated to be the primary cause of irritation, photosensitivity, hyperpigmentation, and other side effects.How does it work on my skin? Experts suggest that Bakuchiol triggers genetic pathways similar to retinoids to enhance the production of collagen, thereby controlling the aging of the skin in a natural yet effective manner. Bakuchiol’s less triggering nature is often attributed to its quality of renewing collagen which may help in the enhancement of skin texture and skin tone....
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Sustainable skincare 101: What is sustainable skin-care?
Importance of Sustainable Skincare Global warming is the crisis of our times, call it due to modernism or materialism, or ignorance. Scientists implore the public to move towards sustainability, and even governments of nations have signed pacts to effectuate their stance against the climate crisis. Informed as we are, in this day and age of technology, of the hazards of pollution, it becomes imperative to take steps towards an eco-friendly skincare routine that helps our skin glow as well as the planet’s. After all, it couldn’t hurt to try something that would help you get seamless skin, all while being kinder to the planet....
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Skin Care
If there is one certainty among the many, many uncertainties in our world right now, is the time to care for ourselves. Now self care and self love should no longer be considered an indulgence, or even a luxury. For so many reasons, it's a necessity, now more than ever. It is a great way to start this journey with skin care. The skin care industry has boomed in the last few years and the choices available can be sometimes overwhelming....
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