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Tips to Quick Skin Care Routine {Skin Care}

Swathy · September 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I am a very very lazy person as you all would already be aware! So, I am always on the look out on how to shorten the skin care routine. So, let me share some of my shortcuts which do not really compromise on the quality of skin care. 

Use Shower Time Optimally
If you use homemade face washes cum masks like besan mixed with something, keep the mix of the flours or powders in enough quantity to atleast last you a week in a handy jar. Take a scoop and mix with water or milk and apply a thick paste while you get ready for your shower. 
Switch on the geyser, choose your clothes for the day or do other miscellaneous works in which the mask dries off a bit. If using a face wash instead, get into the shower, use that and follow with a face scrub and then apply a thin layer of a face mask. (I hate to apply face mask separately after shower because it involves so much of washing up and don’t forget your neck!!) Use body gloves for a quick and thorough scrub. Rinse, wipe off and moisturize.
And, when you have a bit of time like on holidays or in the evenings when you feel like pampering yourself, finish the shower and then apply the face mask on damp skin and wait for 15-20 minutes. In the mean time, wash off the clothes which you need to. And, then, finish off with a final shower completely before proceeding with after shower routine. And, always moisturize on damp skin.
Hair Wash Time
When washing your hair, shampoo and rinse. Again, shampoo and rinse. Condition. While you wait for the conditioner to soak in, shave off or give a pedicure and manicure to your feet hands or wash your combs and brushes or better yet, cut your nails!! After the task is done, finish rinsing your hair with cool to cold water. Follow with regular body routine. 
I can not think any more of shortcuts or shall we say time-saving tips. Do you have any such tips? 
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Maybelline Baby Lips Mango Pie and Berry Crush Lip Balms {Product Review}

Swathy · September 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

Maybelline Lip Balms Mango Pie and Berry Crush Lip Balms Product Review
Baby Lips have been getting rave reviews since they were launched. And, who am I not to love them? So, let me start with Mango Pie. It keeps my lips moisturized for quite a decent time and also protects from sun. And, I absolutely love the berry crush. It gives my lips a very subtle tint and moisturizes equally well.

Pros
moisturizes really well
lasts for a decent time of 2-3 hours at the least
Berry Crush gives a very subtle and nice tint
protects from sun
Cons
has to be reapplied after eating or drinking

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Availability

They are available almost every where but I got the Berry Crush from Myntra.

Which baby lips have you used and which ones do you love?
Get from flipkart:
PS: Berry Crush provided by the website. 
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The Green Beauty Skin Care Tag [Part – II] {Skin Care}

Swathy · September 9, 2013 · 3 Comments

So, this is the continuation to the green beauty skin care tag which I had done yesterday. 
You’re in a pharmacy and you can pick only one item. What?
The pharmacies in India are hopelessly under-stocked. So, my pick would be evening primrose oil tablets. Evening Primrose Oil is amazing for anti-aging skin care and to prevent dryness. So, 10 1000mg tablets would last like a month or so. 
What are your Top Skin Care Tips?
  • Sleep
It is the the biggest anti-aging remedy or pampering you can ever provide your skin. Disconnect from technology and television and sleep early at around 10:30-11 and get up at 6:30-7. That’s the optimum beauty sleep you should get. 
  • Hydration
Use a hydrating product for your skin or in my case a toner before moisturizing or aloevera gel. Seal with a moisturizer which does not allow water to evaporate from the skin or in my case a facial oil. 
And, intake a lot of fatty acids like flax seeds or sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. Proper hydration and moisturization also helps prevent blemishes and dark spots.
  • Sunscreen

Yes, it is very very important. I wish I could suggest my favorite sunscreen to everyone but its so damn expensive and looking at the exchange rate these days, it would be better to stick to something easily available. So, use your favorite sunscreen in the recommended quantity for proper protection and avoid sun in the noon time. Though, I really don’t always do that!!

So, these are my top skin care tips which have helped my skin in the long run. And, of course eating healthy is always helpful. So, what are your favorite skin care tips???

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