Caffeine in Skincare and Haircare
Benefits of using caffeine for skin: How to use Caffeine for skin? Caffeine can be used at night, it can also be used in the morning to reduce UV-induced stress. What skincare ingredients can I combine it with? Benefits of using caffeine for hair: How to use Caffeine for hair? Note: if you have light-colored hair, coffee can stain or tint your hair. To use coffee rinse for light-colored hair, use a shampoo and conditioner that has caffeine as an ingredient, instead.
How to treat Eye Skin – The Ultimate Guide
Taking care of the skin around your eyes can be very tricky. There are many brands out there claiming how their eye cream can perform wonders, but people still don’t see any results from these products. Let’s look into the different eye issues people have and how you can treat them with different skincare actives and medical procedures. Types of Eye Issues: How can you treat these skin issues? For Dark circles: Retinol or Vitamin A: Retinol can act as a really good antioxidant and can help with hyperpigmentation. It also helps to increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen production. Caffeine: Caffeine can improve the blood flow in the dermal…
How to treat Acne Scars?
Acne scars are very common and some scars are easier to treat than others. Acne scarring and the treatments associated with it depend on your skin type and skin colour. There are many techniques and medical procedures you can ask your dermatologist to help you get rid of these scars. How are Acne scars caused? When acne is formed on the skin, they damage the skin and the tissue beneath it, when the acne goes away, our body produces collagen to repair the damaged skin. If the body produces no collagen or little collagen, it leaves a scar. Acne Scars can be divided into two types: Atrophic Scars can be…
Vitamin C in Skincare – The Ultimate Guide
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is found in citrus foods and green leafy vegetables. It is also used in skincare because of its antioxidant properties. Benefits of Vitamin C for skin: Cons of using Vitamin C: Different types of Vitamin C Who all can use Vitamin C? What other skincare actives can I combine them with? You can combine Vitamin C with: Note: Some of these ingredients can be irritating so remember to do a test patch. Mix with caution: 1. AHA/BHA’s2. Retinol/retinoids. How to start Vitamin C in my skincare routine? Some basic rules to follow in a new skincare routine: Morning routine: Night routine: Note: Using vitamin C…
Retinol in skincare – The Ultimate Guide
There is a huge difference when it comes to both retinol and retinoids, retinol or Vitamin A is a type of retinoid. It is an over-the-counter product you can buy and there are many other forms of retinoids ranging from weak to strong formulations. Medical prescriptions retinoids are more powerful than retinol and can be very irritating, but they perform the same function that helps with anti-aging and acne. Benefits of using Retinol: Different types of Retinoids 1st Generation of Retinoids The conversion is Retinol esters to Retinol to Retinaldehyde to Retinoic acid. The conversions take place from least irritating to most irritating. Results are from slowest to fastest. 2nd…
Pantothenic acid in Skincare and Haircare
What is Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B3? Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B3 is commonly referred to as an ‘anti-stress vitamin’. This acid can be obtained from both animal and plant sources. Pantothenic acid is responsible for the production of Coenzyme A, which helps in various biological activities such as Metabolizing carbohydrates. glucose production breaking down fatty acids Synthesis of steroid hormone Synthesis of acetylcholine (responsible for muscle contraction). How much Vitamin B3 do we need? The daily recommended dose for adults can be: 4-7 mg/day. Topical Pantothenic acid Dexpanthenol: It can absorb well into the skin and is then converted to pantothenic acid. Vitamin B3 in skincare is used at…
How to get rid of Red Acne scars or Post-Inflammatory Erythema?
Red acne scars or Post- Inflammatory Erythema refers to the pink, red marks or discoloration you get when a pimple fully heals or when it has completely gone away. This occurs when the blood vessels close to the skin’s surface are damaged. PIH is frequently encountered with acute acne as well as chronic acne including hormonal acne, adult acne, and jawline acne. People with lighter skin types (1 to 3) are more at risk to get Post-Inflammatory Erythema or PIH. Redness can last beyond 12 months. How to treat red acne scars? Red acne marks are much easier to treat than black acne marks or PIH. The only way to…
Hyaluronic acid – Complete Guide
What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. It is located in the dermis of our skin, which is responsible for aging, fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. The dermis consists of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid and it is located just below the epidermis. HA is produced by cells called a fibroblast. So as time passes by, the hyaluronic acid in our skin decreases because of sun damage and smoking. So it is essential to replenish it in our skin. Benefits of hyaluronic acid for skin: Hyaluronic acid in the form of creams, serums, and dermal fillers. Different weights of Hyaluronic acid: 1.…
How to get rid of black acne scars or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) means the dark marks or spots you get when a pimple heals or when it has completely gone away. These dark spots occur when there is an overproduction of melanin to replace the damaged tissue caused by the pimple or acne. People with darker skin tones (4 to 6 skin types) are at more risk of getting hyperpigmentation from acne. Red marks are easier to treat than brown marks. How to treat black acne scars? The only way to treat black acne scars is to treat acne early and effectively. There are many skincare ingredients out there that can help with pigmentation and acne. Other Ingredients include:…
Jojoba Oil – The All in One oil in Skincare and Haircare
Jojoba oil is an oil produced from the nut of the jojoba plant. This oil is not actually an oil but a wax that has a lot of moisturizing properties. It contains oleic acid, eicosanoid acid, and erucic acid, and also many other acids which have their own antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties on the body. This oil mimics the sebum present in our skin and helps to control the production of sebum. It is also a carrier oil that can be mixed with other essential oils. Jojoba can be used for all skin types because of its high moisturizing and healing properties. Benefits of using Jojoba oil for skin:…