Winter is a beautiful time of year but cold temperatures, harsh winds, and dry air can be aggressive for your skin. Our skin goes through a lot during the winters because of the dry air, temperature fluctuations, etc and it important to take care of it as it is the largest organ of your body. During the cold and dry winter season, vitamin C could be your skin’s best buddy. Be it in the form of using products that contains vitamin

Monsoon is a tough season for our skin and hair. The infections are rife in the air and the pollution and weather fluctuations only add to the problems of looking and feeling good. Scalp infection, breakouts on the face (or even back and chest and upper arms), body rashes, fungus on your feet - are common issues that flare up in the rainy and humid season. But you can take the following easy precautions to prevent such infections. 1.  Your hair scalp

Think of the skin as a really expensive garment that covers your body. Any tear, mark or stain does take away from the overall beauty of the skin. While scars and marks are definitely battle trophies, but they can also mar your looks and in some cases, become itchy, painful or unsightly. This is when they need to be treated or reduced. I say 'reduced' and not 'removed' because a 100 per cent clearance is not possible, no matter what

Besides the heat and dryness, summer months also bring many skincare challenges. Overexposure to the sun does not mean just tanning. It also means dullness and additional dryness. “Dry skin means dead skin cells. Dead skin cells mean dull skin. Take care of both by making scrubbing a part of your weekly skincare routine,” says dermatologist Dr Chiranjiv Chhabra. Dehydrated, dull, rough and prone to breakouts - that is how even the softest skin begins to feel as soon as the

The battle of oily skin in summers is an arduous one. And the constant heavy shine on one's face make us wash it so often that we actually end up doing more damage. "Over-cleansing actually dehydrates skin, signalling your body to produce more oil," says Dr Kiran Lohia, Dermatologist. If oil is bad to eat, it looks worse on your face! Scientists the world over are developing makeup to achieve shine-free complexion. If you're battling breakouts, perhaps your makeup and lack

Gym workout gives you good health, body confidence and fitness. There is no reason why it should damage your good looks. Don’t be confused – we are only referring to your beauty regime after your gym session. If you want to ensure that your skin looks beautiful and feels great, there had better be one. From taking showers to applying the right products, there’s a lot you can do to maximise the benefits of your workout on your skin and

Who doesn't like a fresh floral bouquet? Flowers are not good just for your senses, but as research (and history) show, flowers are also great for the skin. Eons after Ayurveda, the Greeks, the Egyptians and several civilisations have used them for beauty rituals. And roses have been favoured in all cultures and civilisations. There is something about the heady smell of roses that is both calming and exciting. Even though I have never really been a fan of the smell