AHA is a positive expression that we often use. Whenever we feel happy or contented about something, the first sound out of our mouths is “AHA”! AHA’s in skincare have a similar feel good and pleasing effect on our skins. What is AHA AHA or Alpha Hydoxy Acids are a group of plant derived acids […]
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The Right Sunscreen Solution: Skin Care Secret 6
How do I choose the Right Sunscreen for my skin? Choosing the right sunscreen that works for my skin has been an uphill task. I have oily to combination sensitive skin that is prone to hyperpigmentation. In addition, my profession involves prolonged periods of intense sun exposure. So I am now very careful about sunscreen […]
The Sunscreen Conundrum Skin Care Secret 5
Sunscreen Conundrum I have always felt a deep conundrum regarding sunscreen. I always asked myself that why should we use sunscreen? What does sunscreen do to your skin? As recent as three years back I did not know the right way of applying sunscreen. And believe it or not, my first instinctive reaction was to […]
Skin Care Secret 4: Power of Vitamin C
Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is a wonder ingredient when it comes to skincare. When taken as an oral supplement, it has great health benefits. Also for the skin it can be called a super hero ingredient.Vitamin C has antioxidant properties. It limits damage due to UV rays from sun exposure. It helps in wound […]
Skincare Secrets 3: Dot and Key Radiance Serum
Dot and Key Biphasic Alpha Arbutin and Azelaic acid radiance serum As a part of my skincare secrets series, I really want to share another of my skincare secret. I recently got my hands on a bottle of the new Dot and Key Biphasic Alpha Arbutin and Azelaic acid radiance serum. Unique serum This serum […]
Dot & Key PHA Bakuchiol Serum: Skincare Secrets 2
Skincare Secrets 2: Review of Dot & Key PHA and Bakuchiol DAILY PEEL RESURFACING MILK SERUM. I am basically an oily and sensitive skinned girl . I have forever being fighting the battle for achieving healthy glowing skin. Dot & Key PHA and Bakuchiol DAILY PEEL RESURFACING MILK SERUM is a relatively new addition to […]
Skincare Secrets 1: Review of Dot and Key 72 Hour Hydrating Gel + Probiotics
Skincare is one of my favorite topics. I am always on the lookout for Skincare Secrets.It enthralls me as well as terrifies me. Enthralls me because like every other girl I am always asking myself “How can I get flawless skin?”. Another thing I wonder about often is “how do models get glowing skin?” and […]
“Hello Healthy Skin” Book Review
Hello Healthy Skin” by Sindhu Vinod Narayan:A Book Review Skin-tilating Issues! Women and their skin have a never ending love hate relationship. We are always in search of the holygrail healthy skin secrets. I myself can vouch for this. I have been plagued with oily and acne prone skin from my teen years like so […]
DIY Tan Removal Tips
I am a geologist by profession. That involves a lot ( I mean really a lot) of sun exposure. That is a real bummer for the skin. Weeks and weeks of fieldwork in the hot sun to work out the inner mysteries of the earth does its bit for the poor skin. And by the […]
Rosehip Oil for skin
Today I will give my review of cold pressed Rosehip oil for skin. I have dabbled in my fair share of gambling with skin care products and that has given me a lot of hits and misses. Having oily to combination and sensitive skin does not help a lot in such gambles. But my inherent […]