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Skin Care Problem During Summer in India

Swathy · March 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

Summer in India can be one giant vacation of bathing in sweat and heat. The heat is so much along with the heat wave that it is difficult to even step out during the day. During the summers, you can expect your skin to come up with some or the other issues due to the excessive heat and humidity.

Skin problems in summer

The extreme heat of Indian summer is not really favourable to skin. Here are some of the common problems one might face in summer in India.

Heat Rash

Heat rash is a common issue faced by people in summer. This happens when the sweat ducts are clogged. The sweat gets trapped and keeps accumulating under the skin and results in itchy skin and skin rashes. Heat rash usually goes away on its own but ensure that you are wearing light clothes while the heat rash is present.

Remedy

One can prevent the heat rash from occurring by regularly scrubbing the skin to ensure the skin pores are not clogged. Also, when the rash occurs, aloe vera pulp can be applied on the affected skin two or three times a day. This will take the itching and burning sensation away.

Best Sunscreens Vol. 2 – La Roche-Posay Anthelios vs Avene Emulsion

Swathy · February 8, 2017 · 4 Comments

Last time, I mentioned about two best sunscreens I loved. This time I have Avene and La Rochay Posay which are more like average than being great. So, let us see what I think about them.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Spf 50+ Fluid Ultra-Light

Price : Rs 1450 for 50ml

Availability : Amazon | Flipkart

Why did I buy it? Well, it was on recommendation from a dermatologist who suggested me a few brands of best sunscreens in the market. This is how I came across both La Rochay Posay and Avene. How come I did not end up liking them? I would say it is more of a comparison with other sunscreens I have used and the texture which made the difference as opposed to its effectiveness. Just like helioplex from Neutrogena, mexoryl formula of sunscreen protection is equally effective and is used in Anthelios range.

Also Read : Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer vs Shiseido Multi-Defence

Your Opinion – How do I use Products I Do Not Like?

Swathy · February 6, 2017 · 5 Comments

There must be a stash of products which we buy on a whim but never end up liking them. I always wonder what do people do with such stuff especially when those beauty products turn out to be very expensive or at least cost enough that we can not simply donate them. What do you do? How do you use products you do not like? Do you toss them or use them in an alternate way? What do I do? How do I use the products I do not like?

How do I use the products I do not like?

Cleansing Milk, Face Washes and Toners

Cleansing milk is something which I run out of every time so mostly I end up using them. There are really very few cleanser products I do not like. I do have Vichy miceller water which I am using as a final wipe after using the cleansing balm to remove the final sunscreen residue and follow with a face wash.

For face wash products I do not like, I double them up as body washes for travel purposes and use them up. It works both ways for me. And, for toners, I use them to dilute my cleansing milk so they get finished up pretty well.