Pamper Your Winter Skin with Ethicare

Winter is all about festivities, holidays and over indulgence of food and drinks. Without proper care this over indulgence can take a toll on your skin. The weather is harsh during this time contributing further damage on the skin. While this season spares no skin type, today we will be talking about acne prone skin. Using the same products as other months of the year can cause acne flare ups, therefore it is necessary to make the following tweaks in your skincare routine!

1. Cleanse twice

2. Exfoliate gently

3. Don’t be scared to moisturise

4. Take your dose of SPF

And for the above mentioned, I have my few favorite products from Ethicare, to help you choose the right products if you have the same skin type as me - slightly oily, prone to pimples & acne.

Ethicare is the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in India with 100% focus in dermatology and cosmetology. Founded in 2003 by a young and enthusiastic entrepreneur, Ilesh Khakkhar. The organization has been dedicated to innovation through new regimen, new medicine, new technologies and new ways to beautify the world. 

The 4 products I use these days to keep my skin in place are :

ACMED FACE WASH - Used to cure acne which cleanses excess oil, dirt and dead skin. Tea tree oil used in Acmed ensures anti-bacterial action against bacteria common to pimple prone skin. It also has a breakthrough innovation like pimple care globules that you can actually see penetrating in your skin while you wash your face, ensuring proper delivery of pimple care active ingredients.

It is available in 70gm pack.

Direction to use :

Take some of it with a little water onto your palm. Work up lather and gently massage on your wet face and neck with a circular motion. Rinse off with clear water and pat your face dry. For best results use twice or thrice a day regularly.

UVMED - This spectrum sunscreen gel provides 50 times more protection from sunburn, as it has been produced by special ingredients and unique formula. It protects the skin from UVA I, UVA II and UVB, and has oil-free formula so it is ideal for oily, acne prone skin.

It also prevents darkening of skin, sunburn, premature ageing. It is useful for both indoor and outdoor and can be used in any season. It does not contain any colourant or perfume that may cause allergic effects.

It is available in 50ml pack.

Direction to use :

Apply UVMED evenly on face and all exposed areas of the body 20-30 minutes before exposure to sun. Re-apply after prolonged swimming or excessive sweating. Massage UVMED into the skin very gently, until it vanishes. (Don’t rub vigorously). Regular use of Uvmed helps in preventing any type of skin damage done by UV rays.

CALADEW LOTION - This magical lotion with its balanced formulation, offers soothing-cooling action and gives relief in skin condition like prickly heat, insect bites, itching, sunburn, nappy rash etc.  Zinc oxide is used to heal the skin and offers mild sunscreen action. Caladew has Excellent spread ability. It offers instant cooling effect.

It is available in 75ml pack.

Direction to use :

Clear affected area of the skin then gently apply the lotion there. Use for bad skin condition like urticaria, prickly heat, insect bites, itching, sunburn, nappy rash, chickenpox, scabies etc. Use 2 to 3 times daily for best results.

AKMASQ - A natural and innovative approach in pimple care and complexion care technology. It absorbs oil. It has gental cleansing base for irritation free cleansing. It provides antibacterial action by tea tree oil. It is bedt for for improvement in complexion and removal of acne marks. Akmasq has chandan and turmeric, while the cucumber essence in it gives cooling and soothing feel. Vit. -E and pro-Vit. B5 has healing properties. 

It is available in 70gm pack.

Direction to use :

Clean your face & neck and apply Akmasq evenly, avoiding the area around eyes and mouth. Let it dry and let ingredients penetrate for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash off Akmasq with water and pat dry. Thrice a week application of Akmasq will give you freshness and freedom from oiliness throughout the day and will improve complexion remarkably giving glow to the skin.

So, now that you know what I use on my skin in winters, you should try these products on yourself too, and let me know if it worked for you! Buy all from ETHICARE.

~xoxo~

Skincare Essentials with Love, for All

Hey everyone! Hope you all are doing good! Well, some of you must be under stress because of your exams but worry not, because they're going to get over anyways and I know you'll rock it all, loves!

Its been quite sometime since a lot of you were wanting me to share some of my daily skincare essentials for a healthy, smooth and glowing skin. So, today I've got some of my most used products, not just for summers or winters but that I use throughout the year! And the good part is, these ones are not just for my girlies, but you guys out there too (who keep asking me to share something for ya'll as well)!

Now, we all want a picture-perfect, flawless skin. Clear skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty; but why just the face? Your over all body skin needs to stay healthy because it helps you feel happy & confident as well. Basically, your skin care regimen and lifestyle habits are the primary predictors of your skin’s health. Some of the leading factors that take a toll on the quality and texture of your skin are stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, pollution, damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, excessive smoking and drinking alcohol. But, end that remorse now. I've got you some really good products that once you use, you'll never want to replace them with anything else or give up! Take a quick look at my favorites below and decide for yourself...

1. Mild Soaps from SHUDDHI HERBALS - Since this post is about your over all body skin, the first new products I've started using since the start of this year are these soaps. Now you'll ask, what's so special about these, because they look regular? Well, not so regular I may say, and these are extremely beneficial for a smooth skin, since they're naturally handmade, and are so mild on your skin that leave the softest feel for you to perceive! The Lavender Soap (purple) has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. It has a calming and relaxing effect that soothes your senses after the first bath itself! And, coming to the Soft Touch Soap (pink), that is like the best piece I've ever bathed with. Such a mind-blasting aroma and the super moisturising effect makes my skin feel like the new born baby's! Its been 2 months straight and I'm just on to order some more of it in bulk now, from HERE.

2. Coffee Cream Soap from FUSCHIA VKARE - Its not that I really like to experiment with new things for my skin, but I just had to try this scrub soap from Vkare. Where on one hand I use the mild soaps during my morning bath, in the evening I prefer using a scrub soap to clear off all the dead skin and the dullness acquired after having a stressful day! This soap contains coffee that certainly has a number of benefits for your skin; from treating redness and inflammation to reducing the appearance of under-eye circles, to getting rid of cellulite! By incorporating caffeine into your skin care routine you can reveal evenly toned smooth skin all over your body. The best part is, you can use this soap on your face too, so ditch that facewash in the evening and start using this yummy, aromatic soap to get a healthy, glowing skin!

3. Bath Salt from FUSCHIA VKARE - The best way to refresh you after a long tiring day is to soak yourself in some bath salt and lavender being my favorite, I chose this one (as you can see in the pictures above). Simply add the bath salt to your bath water, allow the salts to swirl around gently as you take a deep breath, lie back and unwind in your own personal bath, or scrub gently on your body for exfoliation. (For foot use approximate 20-30gms of salt and for bath use 50gms-80gms bath salt, in warm water). It has several benefits to mention, it helps relax sore muscles, eliminate body aches and pains in joints and muscles, relieves Stress, rejuvenates skin by removing dead skin cells leaving the skin revived, comfortable & healthy looking. This detoxifying delicately scented bath salt provides warm, intense, rich aroma turning an ordinary bath into a relaxing and fragrant retreat. It also contains mineral-rich sea salt to reduce fluid retention & promote circulation, blended with Epsom salt that detoxifies by drawing impurities from skin. Me and my skin feels delighted after using this bath salt, and I strongly recommend you to try it!

4. Anti-Ageing Night Cream from FUSCHIA VKARE - If you follow me on Snapchat, you must have noticed my first reaction towards this product sent to me by Vkare, I asked them in the story, do I look old or you want me to never have wrinkles in real? I asked myself, do anti-ageing creams really work for a 22 aged? Well, after actually trying this night cream on my skin, I can simply say, 'I.feel.good!' Arabian Jasmine oil clarifies, hydrates & heals skin, prevents from sagging and keeps the skin firm. Free of parabens, artificial tints  &  synthetic  perfumes, this cream helps to restore the essential oils that is robbed off due to the hassles of daily life. The revitalizing and anti-ageing action helps you to keep those years in check. According to skin care experts it is during the night that our skin repairs itself. The toxins accumulated during the day are also flushed out. The skin begins the healing process and also produces the natural oils helping to keep it moisturised. The fact that we are not constantly exposed to the elements that harms our skin, like pollution and the rays of the sun, during the night, further helps the effectiveness of the cream! Tips :  It is best to apply the night cream at least an hour before you go to sleep and should be left on for a minimum of eight hours. Night creams should be washed off in the morning and never use a night cream during the day. --- I've now been using it on a regular basis, and I feel refreshed as I wake up in the morning and of course with a glowing face, the day goes brighter!

5. Aloe Moisturizer from PLUM - If you know me well, you know that I hate to compromise when it comes to moisturizing my skin. I always have carried and still keep a moisturizer in my bag whenever I leave home! I just can't let it be, just doesn't happen, because I hate seeing skin scales emerging. I came across this brand called Plum Goodness recently and got this aloe vera day moisturizer for myself to try on because of its fragrance, to be specific! Its addictive. It is now for me the perfect day cream for dry and sensitive skin that keeps your face nourished, hydrated and most importantly, glowing! Completely free of silicones, petroleum products and colorants, filled with the goodness of organic aloe juice, vitamin E and relaxing natural oils. Use it on your face, or hands, or anywhere, this is the perfect pick if you're looking for a pure, everyday moisturizer for naturally radiant skin! Get yours from HERE.

Well, its a fact that using good daily skincare products in a routine can dramatically improve the look and feel of our skin. Just a few steps every day will take tired, dull, unhealthy skin to bright, fresh and glowing in no time. Plus, research shows that making the right skincare choices now can have an impact on the health and appearance of your skin in the long term! So a little effort every day means healthy, happy skin now, and in years to come. Follow my recommendations and I'm sure you'll start feeling the changes in your skin for better. And you can always thank me later! ;) 

Do let me know if you have any questions or suggestions in context to this post, I'll be more than happy to revert back! 

Photographed by : Exposure Imageries 

~xoxo~