Ours skin lots of benefits from balance, strong The diet is rich in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables but when we rush between meetings and household chores and try to strike a balance between work and life, we can’t help give in to easy habits, binge on junk food and fried foods and even forget to keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least 3 liters of water a day. With the festive season approaching, we can’t help but crave last-minute beauty and skincare tips that can give us a youthful look and radiant skin.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Reshma T Vishnani, Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatologist and Cosmetic Dermatologist, suggested top skin care tips for this festive season:
1. If you are planning to have any facial procedures done at the doctor’s office like Botox, fillers, lasers, Dermapen, skin enhancers, etc., plan all the treatments at least a week in advance
2. Under a week, the most asked procedure is a safe facial when performed by trained hands, where deep skin cleansing is done mechanically only and uses fruit acids and peptides. skin for an instant glow.
3. Remember not to forget the fad unnecessary procedures advertised under peer pressure, which can wreak havoc on the skin.
4. Remember to moisturize your skin and keep it hydrated
5. No matter how tired you are at the end of the day, always remove your makeup completely.
6. Avoid scrubbing too hard
7. Drink Antioxidants
8. Eat healthy during the festive season
9. Make sure your makeup brushes are clean and ready
For post-festival skin care, she recommends:
1. Give your skin a break and just focus on hydrating, hydrating, and sunscreen
2. Get enough sleep and rest
3. In case of redness or irritation on the skin, see a dermatologist
4. Continuity of Antioxidants and Multivitamins
Bringing her expertise to the fore, Dr Shweta Agarwal, Consultant, Dermatologist at Apollo Hospital in Navi Mumbai, advises:
Pre-festival skin care –
Since you want to look more vibrant during the festive season, some additions to your daily routine will work wonders. According to your schedule, some of the habits given below can be added to your routine.
1) Cleansing, toning and moisturizing
This is a basic habit that is followed by everyone. Cleansing your face twice or thrice a day, depending on your exposure to smog and pollution, is a must. People with oily or acne-prone skin can use an alcohol-free toner. Non-comedogenic moisturizer must be used once or twice a day depending on the weather and skin type.
2) Sunscreen
A non-comedogenic gel sunscreen with blue light and infrared protection is a must for people who work on computers or are exposed to the sun for long hours.
3) Antioxidants
Vitamin C and glutathione are good antioxidants for the skin. They can be taken orally or used as a cream at least 1-2 months before the festive season.
4) Chemical shell, laser, hydraulic glass
For those with skin pigmentation, acne, etc., some in-clinic procedures can also be of great help as long as they are started at least 2 months before the festival.
Adding to the list of post-festival skin care tips, the expert highlights:
1) Cleansing, toning and moisturizing
This routine remains the same after the festive season. Many people ignore this habit because they are very busy in the process of preparing the festival and entertaining guests. So it has to be restarted.
2) Sunscreen
This must be continued.
3) Antioxidants
During festivals, our skin is exposed to a lot of dust, pollution, light exposure and makeup. Therefore, extra care is required to bring back the brightness. Antioxidants should be continued for a month after the festival.
4) Peeling, exfoliating, chemical exfoliation, etc.
Oily and sweet foods, makeup and exposure to firecracker dust damage the skin. Therefore, clinic-based procedures may be required.
5) Control your diet and exercise
Since we tend to gain weight due to high calorie food intake, diet and exercise become a must. A low-fat and low-carbohydrate diet with lots of fruit, salads, and drinking enough water is a must.
