Skin care in summer

Bharti Taneja

A hectic trans-continental itinerary for a corporate high-flyer or a chilled out Caribbean cruise vacation for a retiree - skin care concerns all travellers and none more so than those who are always on the move. Read on to find some easy solutions to your skin care concerns while flying all over the circuit.

Fluids and Food

• Water is the essential ingredients for life. Nothing beats it when it comes to hydration –something that your body needs quite a lot during summer. There should always be a bottle of water in your handbag.

• Nutritious liquids like fruit juices, buttermilk, lime water and any other naturally cooling drinks are very good for summer. They replenish the body, give it essential vitamins and are very tasty. Drink as much of these as you can.

• Stick with the foods you know and eat on a regular basis. This is not the best season to be experimenting with food. Nothing ruins travel plans like an upset stomach and no one enjoys rushing to the loo every five minutes.

• Fruit salads with juicy fruits like watermelons, musk melons and cucumbers make for a very fulfilling and beneficial snack during summer. Eat plenty of fruits and give your skin the vitamins it needs to recover from exposure.

Saving the Skin

• Sunscreens are literally your summer body armour. NEVER leave home without them. Put on a sunscreen 10 minutes before heading out to let your skin absorb it completely. A sunscreen with an SPF between 20 and 35 gives ideal protection. Replenish your skin with after every 2 hours or so.

• An afternoon sun is the most dangerous thing you can expose you skin to. So, if you’re out between noon and 3, then give yourself maximum protection. Protect your skin with scarves, stoles, umbrellas etc.

• Travelling means dealing with dust, dirt and impurities. They cover your face and prevent moisturizers from doing their job and makeup from staying on. Clean your face regularly with face wipes containing cleansing properties.

• Apply an AHA enriched cream on your skin before going to bed.

Protecting your Peepers

• Tea contains tannin which helps in reducing dark circles and swelling. When you’re at leisure, put cool tea bags over your eyes to relax them.

• Dark circles can also be reduced by applying AHA enriched cream in a clockwise motion with the index finger.

• Shades are an essential part of any traveller’s kit. Use them to shield your eyes from direct sunlight.

Hair and Heat

• Perspiration can potentially damage your hair a lot. Sweat makes hair all sticky and dirty. Clean your hair every alternate day or so. Know your hair type and choose your shampoos and conditioners accordingly.

• Cover your hair and protect it from direct sunlight.

• Go with a compact hairstyle like braids or ponytails to avoid any perspiration damage.

(The author is the Director of ALPS Clinic and Academy)

Fight Ageing with these Super-skin-treatments

Credit Role: Ms. Bharti Taneja, Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics

RRR Facial:

This is amongst the successful skin treatments to combat signs of skin-ageing. As the three R’s imply – this facial, rehydrates, regenerates and rejuvenates the skin. So, if you encounter sagging or loss of elasticity on your skin, due to age or any other factor – this treatment is sure to prove beneficial by treating such issues.

How it works?

The elements involved in this treatment boost the collagen production in the skin-cells – making you do away with early signs of ageing. This process involves exfoliating and enhancing the fabrication of new cells for faster renewal of your skin – which shows off! The facial is done using micro-massager or uplifting machine which uplifts your face while making the saggy skin firm and elastic. In the end, a face mask called ‘young-skin’ mask is applied all over your face –containing 95% of collagen. This works as a great skin-food and rehydrates your skin as well – improving its firmness and flexibility.

Photo Facial:

The process of Photo Facial takes around 60 minutes and starts with thorough cleansing of the skin; like any other facial. This treatment is often done by a professional Doctor – who follows the process of Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL) and infuses light rays called, genone, deeper inside your skin. It enhances the production of collagen – a protein found underneath your skin and responsible for its flexibility. This procedure increases upto 50% production of collagen in your cells – while preventing maturing skin’s issues; such as, wrinkles and fine lines, saggy skin to occur on your face – while keeping it firmness enact. Also, this improves the cellular activity of the skin and decreases melanin formation for keeping brown spots etc, at bay. This also augments the action of nourishing elements inside the skin layers – eventually, making it appear better in texture. Also, responsible for boosting the regeneration process of the cells, this treatment concludes along with applying a ‘young-skin’ mask again, for a smoother, firmer skin.

How it works?

This facial lightens the occurrence of fine lines and wrinkles and makes your skin glow by removing spots of ageing on your face. Moreover, the treatment can also be used to making loose skin tighter, by implementing a latest technology using light. Besides slowing down signs of early ageing – this facial also removes pigmentation spots upto a great extent.

Indulge in Melt-proof Beauty this Monsoon!

Credit Role: Bharti Taneja, Founder-Director, Alps Beauty Clinics

Slug: Monsoon calls for fragrant breeze, dampened meadows – and all this, makes way for a great time to break the monotony and infuse splendor in your makeup too!. But, rainy season also brings patchy foundation, dripping mascara, smudging lip color, unmanageable hair. Prevent this, with these ultimate Melt-proof Makeup and Beauty tips by Renowned Beauty Expert and Founder-Director of Alps BeautyClinic, Bharti Taneja.

*The rainy season also causes humidity in the atmosphere, causing sweat and dripping of makeup. Therefore it is suggested to apply waterproof base followed by patting on loose powder to set the makeup perfectly on the skin. You can also alternatively, use a two-way-cake as a quick substitute for waterproof makeup during monsoons.

*It is also recommended to use a powder-based blusher to infuse a natural flush on your cheeks in this season of romance. You can try subtle shades of pinks and peaches – depending upon which suits you the best. Also, blending nicely is the key while using blush-ons, for a softer and natural look.

*Bright certainly looks more beautiful during monsoons – so when it comes to eye makeup – you can probably add some spark by using  dazzling colors and let your eyes do all the talking. Using shades such as bright pinks and oranges is preferable; remember that they are waterproof. Besides, using waterproof eye makeup basics (Liner, Kohl and Mascara) is also recommended in rainy weather to save your makeup from draining away.

*Apart from this, if re-touching the makeup of your eyes seems a fussy-affair to you; you can go for permanent kajal (kohl) and eyeliner application to say good bye to your woes. This will last for at least 10 – 15 years and will keep your eye makeup worries at bay.

*As, neon shades are making their mark in the fashion circuit, they will be hit during monsoons too. Reds, oranges and pinks are some of the most popular shades these days. You can use these bright colors to make your monsoon merrier.

*It is advisable not leave your hair loose/open as far as possible as they can get oily by mingling up with the rain-water along with the sweat – making you feel tacky. It is best to tie them into a mid-rise bun or a high pony to beat the heat of humidity. One may also go for short haircut in order to make a better style statement this season. Using hair gels is not recommended because they may cause dandruff and hair-fall during damp weather. Also, one should indulge in regular hair washes to do away with hair-problems.

So, make sure to remember these tips in order to wish yourself for the Happiest Monsoons ever!

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पर्मानेंट हेयर स्टाइलिंग-

लुक चेंज करने का सबसे इक्नॉमिकल व आसान तरीका हेयर स्टाइल चेंज करना है, ये तो हम सभी जानते हैं। लेकिन आज की फास्ट लाइफ में जहां सबकुछ क्विक व इंस्टेंट है, वहां हेयर स्टाइल भी ऐसा होना चाहिए जो ट्रेंडी और फैशनेबल तो हो ही साथ ही साथ ईजी टू मैनेज भी हो जिससे आप जब चाहें कभी-भी, कहीं-भी फिंगर कॉम्ब करके ही खुद को तैयार कर सकें। ऐसे ही कुछ पर्मानेंट हेयर स्टाइलिंग के बारे में जानते हैं...सुप्रसिद्ध कॉस्मेटोलॉजिस्ट, ऐस्थिटीशियन व एल्पस कॉस्मेटिक क्लीनिक की फांउडर डॉयरेक्टर भारती तनेजा जी से।

रिबांउडिंग- कर्ली बालों को स्ट्रेट करने का ये एक पर्मानेंट सल्यूशन है जिससे बाल कम से कम 8 महीने से लेकर साल भर के लिए बिल्कुल स्ट्रेट हो जाते हैं। हालांकि यूं तो बालों को प्रैसिंग मशीन के जरिए भी टेम्परेरी तौर पर स्ट्रेट किया जा सकता है लेकिन टेम्परेरी स्ट्रेटनिंग आपको रोज-रोज करनी पड़ती है जिससे बार-बार हीट लगने से बाल खराब भी हो जाते हैं। जबकि पर्मानेंट स्ट्रेटनिंग यानि रिबांउडिंग में यूज़ होने वाले प्रोडक्ट से बालों की कंडीशनिंग होती है और बाल लंबे दिखने के साथ-साथ खूबसूरत भी नजर आते हैं। इसे करवाने के कम से कम 3 दिन और हो सके तो हफ्ते भर तक बालों को टाई न करें और न ही बार-बार कान के पीछे ले जाएं। इसके साथ ही स्विमिंग, स्टीम, सॉउना और जिम से जुड़ी एक्टिविटीज को ज्यादा से ज्यादा अवॉइड करें। जब भी सोएं बाल सीधे लटकाकर सोएं और कम से कम तीन दिन तक बालों में शैंपू न करें।

स्मूदनिंग- लैस स्ट्रेटनिंग के साथ-साथ बालों को नैचुरली सॉफ्ट स्मूद लुक देने व साथ ही उन्हें मैनेजेबल बनाएं रखने के लिए स्मूदनिंग करवाना एक अच्छा ऑप्शन है। इससे बाल बिल्कुल भी आर्टीफिशियल नजर नहीं आते हैं और इतने सिल्की हो जाते हैं कि आप जब चाहें फिंगर कॉम्ब करके ही अपने बालों को संवार सकती हैं। स्मूदनिंग बहुत ज्यादा कर्ली बालों पर नहीं बल्कि वेवी बालों पर अच्छे से होती है। क्योंकि इंडिया में अक्सर लड़कियों के बाल वेवी होते हैं, ऐसे में स्मूदनिंग करवा लेने से उनके बालों को एक अच्छा चेंज मिल जाता है। बस स्मूदनिंग के बाद अच्छी क्वालिटी का शैंपू व कंडीशनर इस्तेमाल करना चाहिए। चाहें तो स्मूदनिंग को खूबसूरती से रिफलेक्ट करने के लिए कोई अच्छा सा स्टाइलिश हेयर कट भी करवा सकती हैं। स्मूदनिंग को मेनटेन करने के लिए भी रिबांउडिंग वाले स्टेप्स को फॉलो करना चाहिए।

पर्मिंग- बेशक स्ट्रेट बाल इन दिनों लाखों दिलों की चाहत बन गए हों लेकिन अपनी चीज भला किसे अच्छी लगती हैं। खूबसूरती का ये तोहफा जिन्हें कुदरती तौर पर मिला है और जो इसके कारण खुद से बोर हो चुके हैं, उनके लिए पर्मिंग....एक बेस्ट ऑप्शन है। इसके अंतर्गत आपके बालों को रोलर्स व अन्य पर्मानेट सल्यूशंस द्धारा कर्ल कर दिया जाता है जिससे बाल मुड़े हुए व वेवी दिखाई देते हैं। जिनके बाल पतले हैं, उनके लिए भी पर्मिंग स्टाइल काफी अच्छी है क्योंकि इससे बाल काफी घने नजर आते हैं। पर्मिंग में इस्तेमाल होने वाले केमिकल से बाल रूखे हो जाते हैं इसलिए सबसे अहम है, इसकी ऑफ्टर केयर....बालों के रूखेपन को कम करने के लिए ये पैक बना लें। इसके लिए एक केले को मिक्सी में मैश कर लें, फिर इसमें 3 चम्मच दूध, शहद और जैतून का तेल मिक्स कर के अपने बालों में लगाएं। कुछ घंटे बाद बालों को सादे पानी से धो दें। ध्यान रहे इस पैक के बाद बालों को शैंपू तुरंत नहीं बल्कि कम से कम दो घंटे बाद ही करें साथ ही शैंपू के बाद कंडीशनर का इस्तेमाल जरूर करें।