Skin care

How to determine the optimal curling iron size
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If you want to appear like you just left your local blow dry bar but can't use a round hair brush, this size is ideal. The 2-inch barrel iron is great for folks with longer hair since it gives hair a slight bend toward the end that resembles a blowout. With the option to have rounded ends or a very slight wave at the ends, this size gives you enough of body and volume while enabling you to create the appearance of a blowout.
Will your regular face serum do the job?
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Some people are minimalists - they buy one face cream, apply it all over, and they are done. Others invest heavily in their skincare regime, layering products like toners, face serums, and creams. And to top it off, they religiously apply eye creams or undereye creams all over the thin skin around their eye area.
Alkaline water for the fit and fabulous
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Black water is ideal, as it provides the skin with all the nutrients and alkaline energy needed. Bollywood celebrities are leading the way when it comes to leading a fit and healthy lifestyle. They manage to maintain their regimens despite their demanding schedules.
5 hacks to ace the glossy make-up trend
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Mamta Naik, Associate Vice President, Product Development, SUGAR Cosmetics guides you with these 5 hacks to ace the glossy make-up trend: We all know that truly flawless makeup starts from a well-hydrated base! This is the perfect hack to get the truly lit-from-within skin, without actually drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
Should you apply moisturiser or sunscreen first?
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To keep things simple, there are 2 types of sunscreens, physical sunscreen and a chemical sunscreen. You must apply your moisturiser first if you are using a physical sunscreen and for a chemical sunscreen apply the sunscreen and then over it you can apply your moisturiser.
A South Korean beauty secret: Pink Aloe Vera
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Green Aloe Vera is extracted and oxidised at controlled temperatures before being freeze-dried. This method turns green Aloe pink and considerably increases its potency by increasing emodin content and antioxidant levels. Aloe-Emodin, found in Aloe Vera, has potent anti-inflammatory qualities, and its concentration in Pink Aloe is substantially higher.
Newborns' skincare guide
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When choosing the appropriate skin-care products for their child, one must exercise extreme caution and only use items that have received clinical approval. Body lotion is the first item that springs to mind when discussing baby skincare items as a part of your baby's grooming routine.
A beginner's guide to tackling body acne
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Even though body acne is a common skincare concern, it can be harder to treat if you are in the dark about what you should do, and what medications to use to treat it. Moreover, using the wrong formulations can also sometimes make the condition worse, causing it to break out on newer parts of your body. To help give you a run-down on tackling your body acne, Malini Adapureddy, Founder of Deconstruct, is here to offer the steps you could take to get rid of persistent body acne and prevent them from appearing again in the future.
The tide has shifted in favour of sustainable beauty
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Consumers nowadays will choose products that are "natural," "eco-friendly," "toxin-free," and "clean" over those that are packed with chemicals. The tide has undoubtedly shifted in favour of sustainable beauty. Nearly 50 percent of 1000 women surveyed by the prestigious Harper's Bazaar have already included clean, ingredient-focused selections in their regimen, and more than 60% would be willing to spend extra money on them.
Neurocosmetics- Myth vs Reality
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Science proves this beyond doubt: receptors in our cutaneous nervous system bind with neurotransmitters to send messages to the brain and immune systems about external and even internal stimuli that impact our skin. This helps the brain fix any problems, react to stimuli in the right way, and create a feeling of well-being.
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