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How else can you use a Bath Oil?

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Updated on 1st December, 2016

The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil, The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Shower Creme

I love using a bath oil though these days I am more interested in body lotions and butters since winter needs extra care. Also, I have noticed that oil gets a little greasy on the skin and leaves a dirty layer behind which I do not like. So, I shifted to body butter. I am also planning an interesting DIY. Lets see if it comes through.

Did You Know?
A very good idea to moisturize your skin. Apply oil immediately after the shower and rub the towel lightly. And, follow with a body lotion or body butter to seal in the moisture and oil both. Takes about 5-10 minutes extra in your routine.
Bath Oil Tip No. 1 – Aromatic Baths
I love to tip the bath oils into my bath water. I do not have a tub at home and honestly think it to be a huge waste of water and a pain to clean but you can add 5-10 table spoons of oil and enjoy the soak. On the other hand, if you use bucket, add 2 table spoons of oil and enjoy the bath.

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Reader’s Query – Taking Care of Acne prone Skin

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Be hygienic, acne prone skin

Taking care of acne prone skin is a different deal altogether. And, it starts with basic steps.

Hey Swati. I just wanted to ask is it okay to use besan on face for pimples with curd daily. Will it reduce my pimples? And, can I use potato juice daily on my face? Please suggest how many times in a day should I use it?

This is a question which I come across quite often, while checking out the comments or while checking out other blogs. So, I thought it might be a good idea to write about how to start taking care of acne prone skin right from step one which is using face wash.

How to start taking care of acne prone skin?

Face Wash

Have you ever wondered if your face wash is causing breakouts?

A face wash with 2% salicylic acid is usually recommended by dermatologists for acne prone skin. Why? Because, salicylic acid is the only ingredient which can cleanse out clogged pores and kill the bacteria.

AHA’s are not recommended for acne-prone skin as they are too strong to use everyday. And, not all AHA’s suit acne-prone skin either.

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Inveda Passion Fruit & Silk Protein Facial Kit

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Inveda Passion Fruit & Silk Protein Facial Kit

Facial Kits. I have never really bought any of them ever. This is my first facial kit and I am not sure if I am in love with it. It is not bad. It is just that I treat facial as a pampering session than a beauty regime.

I do regular cleanups at home with a face wash followed by a scrub in the shower so steam is an invariable part of my routine. And, followed by a face mask. The massage is included whenever I apply cleansing milk to remove my sunscreen. So, a lot of cleanups in a different way but not a proper facial.

Now, it would be interesting to note that this facial kit from Inveda mentions that the massage cream must be massaged for 5-6 minutes and more if done professionally. So, this is more of a cleanup if you are doing it on your own unless you know how to massage your face professionally.

Inveda Passion Fruit & Silk Protein Facial Kit Product Review

Price : Rs 225

Availability : Online Website

Packaging

Now, I am not sure if this is the facial kit’s final packaging. But, I am not very impressed with it. As such, I hate sample sachets and this is how the cleansing cream, scrub, massage cream, face pack and its serum have been packaged. The sachets have quite enough of quantity to last for 2-3 uses so storing it is difficult.

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