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Hair or Body – which is first? {Skin Care}

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I did a poll for a week asking “Whether you wash your Hair first or your Body”? So, the results were:

Hair – 79%
Body – 21%
So, what do you think? Are the 79% correct or the 21% people?
Well, here goes my answer. One should always go top to bottom. That would ensure residual cleansing too. When we wash the hair, shampoo pours on the back and then, the conditioner and here I would like to stress that conditioner residue on the back is one of the major reasons for back acne. So, always make sure you wash off your conditioner before proceeding for further rituals.
The reason I am writing this post is that even though I used to wash my hair before, I usually used to leave the conditioner to soak into the hair while I washed my face and body and then, when I was done with everything I used to wash off my conditioner. Then, one day it struck me that the residue of the conditioner doesn’t get washed off till the next bath. No, I did not get any back acne but I do suffer from flaky skin on my back and I don’t know how much that can be attributed to conditioner, though. But, it would be of prime importance for people who suffer from acne. Similar to breakouts on hairline and chin, back acne can also be attributed to hair products. So, next time, keep a check on such small things which can make a huge difference in the long run.

Pantene Total Damage Care Range {Beauty Products}

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Shampoo and Conditioner [Reviews coming in due time]

Break the Vicious Cycle of unhealthy hair with Pantene Total Damage Control Range

According to researchers at Pantene, weakened damaged hair is a sign of a deeper underlying hair problem – the cycle of unhealthy hair. Inspired by this insight, Pantene has started to delve deeper into the cycle of unhealthy hair and introduced a superior range of hair care treatment – Pantene Total Damage Care.
In particular, this regimen of Shampoo + Conditioner + Treatment protects your hair against split ends with a better conditioning system. The improved wet conditioning prevents tangles and breakage while the dry conditioning allows you to comb through with ease, protecting the cuticle from splitting due to friction and damaged cuticles.
“With its various symptoms of lack of resilience, dullness, tangles and split ends, weakened hair is a common frustration among women, who may not realize that this stems from being trapped in a cycle of unhealthy hair. Without proper direct intervention in the form of an intensive rinse-off treatment that gives hair a protective layer in between washes, poor hair health will continually be perpetuated and reinforced”, says Coleen Khan, P&G Beauty Hair Expert.
Pantene Total Damage Care Regimen
Pantene’s Total Damage Care regimen is your one solution to 7 signs of hair damage. Offering protection against day-to-day damage inflicted on your hair, it helps protect your hair against split ends, dryness, roughness, dullness, weakness, brittleness and tangles, leaving your hair moisturized, stronger and visibly less damaged within 14 days. In particular, improved Pantene Total Damage Care Intensive Treatment stops the damage chain reaction, the true culprit behind the split ends, in its tracks.
  • Designed to provide the healthy foundation for your hair, Pantene Total Damage Care Shampoo gently removes impurities from both the hair and scalp.
  • After shampooing, apply Pantene Total Damage Care Replenishing Conditioner which moisturizes and protects your cuticles to visibly reduce the 7 signs of hair damage.
  • Use Pantene Total Damage Care Daily Deep Repair Rinse-Off Treatment next to smoothen out hair ends for healthy-looking, shiny hair, especially if you use mechanical appliances on your hair regularly.

Pantene Bloggers Meet 

Pantene Bloggers Meet was held on 24th September in Mumbai which I couldn’t attend. Anyways, check out some of the photographs of the event.
Coleen Khan
PS: Info sent by PR.

Clay Body Mask {DIY}

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Multani Mitti is easily available and very cheap and is a type of a clay. And, as I have said, clays are very important for detoxification of the skin and body masks are of growing demand at the spas. So, why not make a body mask of your own. Ok, may be the treatment is not as pampering but is of equal value. And, you can add a little treat for yourself by adding essential oils and various things available at home. I did try out this DIY twice and I would say it does take time but results are fab!!!

Ingredients
  • Multani Mitti (or any other clay)

  • Water (I like Amla Juice)
  • Essential Oils (optional)
Method
Mix the ingredients and spread the mask on your skin starting from the feet and proceeding upwards.Cover the entire body. You may also include the neck and face and let it stay on the skin for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. The mask wouldn’t dry in the bathroom coz its humid but that’s fine. Instead, you can make the bathroom steamy and enjoy a mini-sauna like experience.
Results
The entire body has a superb glow. Its just awesome.