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Best Sunscreens Vol. 1 – Neutrogena Ultra Sheer vs Shiseido Multi-Defense

Swathy · January 27, 2017 · 4 Comments

With all the house finishings and roaming around, I am being extra careful about my skin. In the last two months alone, I have used up almost four best sunscreens so you can easily imagine how much quantity of sunscreen I apply. Well, I am happy to share that winters and aging has helped control the grease and oil and my face has not been looking like an oil pan.

The real test of sunscreen happens only in summers though. So, I decided I would do a good amount of research and find out the best sunscreens that really work and pass the requirements like not getting too oily on skin, giving adequate protection, easy to apply and remove, not making the skin dull and many other things.

I usually prefer lotion and cream sunscreens which come with protective packaging. Spray sunscreens are not my type since there is a lot of wastage and the smell and fumes are usually very strong. Have you ever tried a spray sunscreen? Did you like it?

On a side note, remember the news I shared about us buying a house and shifting this month end. Life has been crazy last month but this month is even worse. The dealing with laborers is a job best left to experienced people but then there is always a first time, right? I just hope we can stick to our shifting schedule otherwise we are in suds!! No roof over our heads. Anyways, let me start with the least expensive and my favorite sunscreen.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock Spf 50 PA+++

Price : Rs 549 for 88ml

Availability : Flipkart | Amazon | Easily available in Supermarkets and Beauty Centers

Reader’s Query – Basics of Skin Care Routine

Swathy · January 25, 2017 · 5 Comments

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Recently I got another very interesting and extremely basic query about skin care routine. The reader in question has mature skin. I shall try to answer this by creating a very basic skin care routine which everyone must follow, whatsoever the age.

My skin is very dull and tanned and dry. Can you please suggest the best cream which I would like to apply to my total body.

Basic Skin Care Routine

Morning Skin Care Routine

So, morning needs something light and something easy for you. You might be in a hurry so let us keep it uncomplicated.

My Skin Diary December 2016

Swathy · January 16, 2017 · 11 Comments

When I started on this post, I realized that it has been a year exactly since I have done any of the hair or skin diary posts. That officially proves that I have done nothing for my skin or hair in 2016. So, I guess it is a good start to this year with a skin diary post. I have been more or less pretty diligent for the last two months in my skin care and there are a lot of insights to share. So, let me begin.

Sunscreen helps with Blemishes

If you have been a regular reader on the blog for the past few months, you would know that my skin faced a major bad phase last quarter. After that I have been pretty diligent with sunscreen and I have noticed that there is a remarkable reduction in tanning and blemishes on my skin. So, you want to get rid of blemishes or dark spots, sunscreen is the way to go! And, give it time. It might take a month or more to show results depending on your skin type and damage levels.

Also, another tip – combine your sunscreen with a vitamin C serum and your skin is on your way to health.

Swathy

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock Spf 50 PA+++

Basic Skin Care Routine

Morning Skin Care Routine

Sunscreen helps with Blemishes

Importance of Cleansing