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Taking care of chapped lips

Taking care of chapped lips in winter   Winter bring lot of things we love hot coco, long nights, cozy blankets and the winter fashion. But with all these come the chilly winds, dry and cold air which make skin dry and itchy, especially the lip area- dry, cracked and peeled.  Loss of moisture from the lips because of three factors- the environment, lack of hydration and the ingredients and products applied. Here are tips how to take care of chapped lips and how to prevent them 1. Drinking water Yes. Water simple plain water is the magical drink to prevent lots of skin and health issue. Winters are harsh and cold dry winds even make your lips more cracked loss of moisture is the main cause of chapped lips which can be cured by drinking lots of water and keeping your body hydrated. Related article- Taking care of dry skin at home                          Fall skincare routine 2. Exfoliating  Never bite yo...

Getting rid of puffy eyes and dark circles

  Getting rid of puffy eyes and dark circles Dark circles and puffy eyes are very much common among every sex of all ages now a days. Fast paced life, hectic schedules, hormones and genetics and poor living lifestyle are some of the major reasons for these stubborn hyperpigmentation around the under eyes area.The skin under eye area is the thinnest and sensitive on the entire body   Fortunately there are many things to address them, from brightening-eye creams and serums to vitamin infused concealers.  What causes dark circles  Periorbital hyperpigmentation is commonly known as the dark circles can be caused by lack of diet rich, poor circulation, genetics, life style choice and some times by the overproduction of melanin around the eyes area which gives color to the skin.   Some people have more thinner area around the eyes genetically which causes poor blood circulation. Lifestyle choices like poor sleeping habits and lack of nutrition in diet can also co...

Plum vitamin C serum review

  Plum Vitamin C serum review Having an oily skin is a blessing in disguise where skin is more resistant to wrinkles and more smoother but the products suiting my skin type is less. Trying out many products from pricey to cheap and making my skin pH fluctuate to extremes and almost on a verge of giving up on product like vitamin C, I came across Plum vitamin C serum , and the rest is history Readers please note I have an extreme oily, sensitive and acne prone skin. I always wanted my product to be non-greasy, quick absorbing and doesn't make me breakout and finally found what I am looking for in a vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid. It is the water-soluble antioxidant and essential nutrient that protects the skin from free radical damage and improves its overall health. Vitamin C is also required for the growth and repair of the tissues in your body. The human body is incapable of producing vitamin C but extracts it from vitamin C rich fru...

Active ingredients to look for in skincare products

Active ingredients to look for in skincare products Skin is the longest organ and the most exposed organ to the environment pollutants, dust, dirt, harmful ultra violent rays (UV rays) and the free radicals. Skin also needs special treatment and products which are soothing, helps in reviving and removing dead skin cells. Reading ingredient list before buying any skincare product is important, but those words sound foreign, unless you have a degree in chemistry.  Here I have tried to make the difficult task easy for my readers to document the skincare ingredients and skincare products which are clean and benefit the skin and the ingredients which are helpful My advice Never buy skincare products in hype- packaging and popularity are biggest trap. Take your time know your skin, your skin type, what's your concern and what you need from that product. Ingredients to look for in a skincare product  1. Hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid is the naturally occurring substance in our bodi...

AM-PM routine for dry skin at home

Dry skincare routine- morning and night If maintaining a smooth, soft and silky skin is giving you a tough time for your makeup then its time to change your skincare routine. Irrespective of skin type everyone should have a proper skincare routine- morning and night. And yes you need a personalized skincare routine according to your skin type. People with dry skin struggle most with maintaining skin hydration. In most cases it is caused by hot or cold weather, low moisture in air, soaking in hot water and not drinking enough water. To prevent your skin from caking, flaky, uncomfortable and feeling dry, you need hydrating products and a skincare routine that not only provide the enough hydration but also make your skin flawless, smooth and silky. According to the study a consistent skincare routine will lead to a measurable changes in the dry skin. My advice When starting any skincare routine make sure to be consistent any skincare routine or product will take 30 days to show up the res...

The Perfect Red Pout

 How to chose the perfect red pout  When we think of red lips the only beauty comes into our mind is Marilyn Monroe.  Red lipsticks are like the little black dress of your wardrobe. No denying in it, ''anyone can wear red lips they want.'' But the right red is the one that will make you luminous and feels good. Pinks are professional, nudes and browns are subtle but the red is timeless, old Hollywood style, vintage. But the all shades are not created equally. The key to find the best red lipstick shade is nothing to do with the lips but the key factor for finding the best red shape is to understanding skin tone and undertone. The skin tone is measured by the presence of  melanin in the skin which range from fair to dark and the undertone (pink, yellow and blue) within your skin tone which makes your complexion. those with pink or blue undertone consider cool, yellow undertone makes you warm while neutrals possess both yellow or blue or neither of them. This is one of...

Fall best makeup trends to try this year

Fall best makeup trends  Ahh!!! finally fall is here in no time and its the time to start wearing your makeup again after spending so long inside and summer being too hot to try new trends. Fall is great, crisp and cool sweater weather. Best for  boots, dark denims and layering . Fall inspires changes not only in fashion but also in   skincare   routine and makeup.  Look for the classics when in doubt~ liquid eyeliner, lashes, lipsticks and blush. But the f all is all about bold lip colors and statement eyes this year. Take a look at the fall 2021 trends to try in this new season. 1. Re-living the 90s  90s is all about R&B, hip hop and monochromatic palettes.  Plums ,   peachy nudes  and chocolate browns, blow dried hair and fox eyes are huge for reviving 90s this fall.  2. The kitten eye  No doubt the cat eye look is classic but the kitten eye is the new trend to try with a thin eyeliner and smaller flick. Many eyes...

Fall skincare

 A few skin care faves to try this fall season October marks the beginning of fall season, cool breeze, turning of green color in yellow and orange, falling of leaves and lazy evenings with campfire. Everyone's favorite when one can enjoy the marshmallows and a cup of ginger tea watching the leaves fall. Similarly like leaves our skin also become dry in this fall season cracked, peeled and dehydrated. You cannot follow the same skin care routine through out year. Our skin also require different treatments just like our body needs extra covering. Skin also requires extra care, more thick covering and hydration in this cold, dry, dull and dehydrated october season. Today I'm going to share some of the products in skincare regime and why they are essential Cleansing   The face shop rice water bright cleansing foam  cleanser is the must have. It is the deep foaming cleanser, removes all the excess oil, dirt, pollution traces and the makeup traces and eye makeup like a dream, ...