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How To Do A Simple Face Clean-Up At Home

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How To Do A Simple Face Clean-Up At Home

Hi guys,

I don’t generally go to salons for facials and clean ups, I prefer taking care of my skin at home and follow the basic skin care routine regularly. If you spend even 5-10 minutes on your skin daily and the scrub/mask routine once/twice a week, you won’t need any fancy or expensive salon facials/clean ups.

Now a clean-up is important coz sometimes the blackheads and whiteheads are not really visible but they do develop when the pores are blocked or there is dirt in the pores which is not cleaned regularly.

Here is how I do a mini clean-up at home:

1. Wash your face with a face wash. My Holy Grail is the Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem face wash.

2. Cleanse your face with a milk based cleanser. Now there are quite a few options available, you can also try the Himalaya Herbals Refreshing Cleansing Milk. Massage for a minute to two and wipe it off with a damp cotton ball

3. Take steam on the face. If you don’t have a steam machine, just boil some water and bend your face over it covering with a towel. It will do the job equally well.

4. Extract comedones, either use cotton on both of your hands to press the skin and extract it or use a blackhead extractor for deep rooted blackheads. You get it for about 50-60 rupees. Just sanitise and clean it before using and even after using.

5. Scrub your face. I use the Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub when I am breaking out or have 1-2 acne or the Himalaya Herbals Gentle Exfoliating Walnut Scrub if my skin is a little dry or in winters. Scrub for a good 2-3 minutes concentrating more on nose, forehead, chin, sides of nose, etc. Wipe it all off with a damp cotton ball.

6. Toner. You can either use rose water or cucumber water or any alcohol free toner to close the pores. It is very important to close the pores which have opened with the steam.

7. Follow it up with a face pack. Now again I would go with either the Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Pack if I have acne or the Himalaya Herbals Fairness Kesar Face Pack if I want to get rid of tan. Keep it for 10-15 minutes and also use cotton balls soaked in rose water over the eyes and just relax. Take it all off with a damp cotton ball. Wash your face with water if you feel like.

8. Moisturize your face with your regular moisturizer.

9. Apply a sunscreen/sunblock

That’s it, you are done. This whole procedure will take about 30 minutes including the face pack. You can do it once a week on a Saturday or Sunday, you can spend at least 30 minutes in a week over your skin, if not, once in two weeks is a must! Also if you do not do it regularly, the whiteheads and blackheads will not be extracted, the skin won’t be exfoliated. Dead skin cells will form a layer and the blackheads will turn to acne.

Regular skin care is important even if you have good skin, to maintain it. Do not take your skin for granted. Your skin gets regenerated every 21 days, so at least follow this simple clean-up at home once every 2 weeks i.e. 14 days.

Few points to remember:

1. Always use products according to your skin type or how your skin is behaving during that time.

2. Do not be harsh on your skin, do not scrub vigorously or over exfoliate.

3. Always end with a sun block/sunscreen even if you are not stepping out

There are a lot of products available in the market if you do not have extra time to DIY at home. I like Himalaya Herbals products and have been using them since my college days. They are affordable and easily available.

You can check out Himalaya Herbals on Facebook HERE and on twitter HERE and also more from their Face Care Range HERE

How do you do a clean-up at home?

Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Kit Review

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Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Kit- Face Wash, Scrub and Mask Review

By Agnibanya

• Face Wash ~ Rs.90 for 50gm  | Rs.160 for 100gm.
• Scrub ~ Rs.110 for 50gm  | Rs.225 for 100gm.
• Mask ~ Rs.110 for 50gm  | Rs.225 for 100gm.

Lakme has been dishing out newer and exciting products regularly for the past year and amongst many other things that I liked, I really have to say, this Clean up kit for various skin types did sound the most exciting to me.

I will review all the three products from the Clean Up Kit | CLEAR PORES | With Green Tea Extracts in this review

Key Features of the Lakme Clean Up Clear pores kit with Green Tea Extracts

• Green Tea extracts to soothe skin
• Suitable for Normal to Oily Skin
• Salicyclic Acid to prevent breakouts & fight blemishes
• Dermatologist tested| Non-comedogenic| Hypoallergenic
• Available in 50g and 100 g packs

Face Wash / Clear Pores

The Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Face Wash comes in a green tube with a flip top lid which is quite sturdy and travel friendly. The face wash itself, is a transparent gel that is meant to clean all visible dirt and impurities and helps control oil. This particular face wash doesn’t lather up much but it does the job of cleaning out all superficial impurities very well. It surely makes the skin feel squeaky clean and leaves behind a nice refreshing feeling without that dry-stretchy skin. The Green Tea fragrance is absolutely delightful. And it does control oil too, but only to a certain extent. In extreme summers, it controlled oil on my T-Zone for about 2 hours which is quite nice.

Pros:
1. Budget friendly
2. Travel friendly
3. Refreshing Green Tea Fragrance
4. Cleans dirt effectively
5. Not drying

Cons:
1. Controls oil only for about 2 hrs

Face Scrub / Clear Pores

The Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Face Scrub has the same packaging as the face Wash from the same range, i.e. green tube with a flip top lid which is sturdy and travel friendly. According to me, scrubbing is absolutely an essential for clearing out clogged pores and get rid of dead cells. This particular scrub has been especially designed for skin that is prone to breakouts and has Salicylic acid to prevent breakouts and fight blemishes. The scrub itself is a white colored emulsion with fine white beads that are very gentle on the skin.

After using the face wash, the scrub has to be massaged on the face for 2-3 mins , avoiding the eye area and then rinsed off. This scrub is perhaps my most favorite product out of the kit because I’ve already finished a tube and going to finish off the second one soon too. It is totally unlike most scrubs that I’ve used till date and the micro-particles are so gentle on the skin but do their job of scrubbing away dead cells very well. There isn’t a thing that I do not like about this scrub. Gives a visibly clearer looking skin post the cleaning routine and I have felt that creams work better on my skin after using this scrub. Also, the skin stays matte for long hours when used in conjunction with the Face Wash. This is a STAR product !!

Pros:
1. Travel Friendly
2. Budget friendly
3. Micro scrubbing particles which are very  gentle on skin.
4. Leaves skin feeling squeaky clean
5. Skin stays matte for long.
6. Gentle and refreshing Green Tea fragrance
7. Clears away dead skin and opens up pores for skin care products to work better by penetrating the skin deeper

Cons:

None

Face Mask / Clear Pores

The Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Face Mask ,again has the same packaging as the other products from the range. It is a greenish white clay  Mask with absorbing powers.It also removes excess oil from the face and claims to tightens pores It is supposed to be used once a week in conjunction with the Face Wash and Scrub. The texture is quite easy to work with, and you can apply a thin layer on the face and leave on for a few minutes before washing off.

I like the delicate soothing feelin when the mask is on.I am not really impressed with the Face Mask because there really weren’t any visible effects that I could notice. It just felt like any other clay based face masks that I may have used previously. The skin feels fresh but only for a few minutes after which it is back to normal. I didn’t see any tightening of pores.

Pros:
1. Travel and budget friendly.
2. Easy to use and spread.
3. Fresh feeling post removal of mask and even when it’s on
4. Fresh Green Tea Fragrance.

Cons:
1. No visible mattifying effects
2. Didn’t see any tightening of pores

Overall, The Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Kit (Face Wash, Scrub, Mask) is a great ritual for a nice and easy cleanup at home. While the Face Wash effectively cleans superficial impurities, the scrub sloughs away dead skin and opens up clogged pores. The mask claims to tighten pores but I didn’t notice much of the tightening effect . When all three products are used together, you surely get matte and clean looking skin , and the combined effect may last more than a day which is great considering you can do it at home and at a much lesser cost than a Clean Up at a Salon.

Editor’s Note: I think it sounds perfect for oily skin..may be can try in summers..Nice review Agni 🙂
Have you tried the Lakme Clean Up Clear Pores Kit ?

New Lakme Clean Up Range- Clear Pores

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New Lakme Clean Up Range- Clear Pores

This monsoon, enjoy a hot cuppa without having to worry about your skin. No matter how much we love the monsoons, the humidity in the air often creates havoc for our skin. The moisture laden air makes our skin prone to breakouts, blemishes, clogged pores and a constant oiliness that refuses to go. Enriched with green tea extracts, the new Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP range is a salon-like cleanup giving you clear, matte skin.

Clogged pores are a major cause for concern among women. Pores can become clogged as a result of the accumulation of oil and dirt. Oily areas, most notably the T-zone, are usually home to the most noticeable pores. Having clear pores is necessary to prevent blackheads and acne, and is the first step to getting beautiful, radiant skin. A rich source of Salicylic acid and anti-oxidant; Green Tea is known to clear and soothe skin.

Created by Lakmé experts, Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP range is enriched with goodness of green tea extracts that soothe and calm your skin and salicylic acid that helps prevent break-outs fight blemishes and reduce irritation.

Lakmé Clear Pores CLEAN UP is an easy-to-use professional clean-up range comes with three unique new formulations: a face wash to cleanse all visible dirt, a scrub to remove dead cells and a mask to reduce pores and tighten skin.

Expert’s Speak :

“A three step Clean-up is essential for any skin-care regime. It removes impurities from epidermis to give you clear, matte skin” – Daniel Bauer, Lakmé Expert

The Lakmé Clear Pores Ritual:

A professional weekly regime for salon-like clean up giving you clear matte skin

Step 1: FACE WASH

Wash your face with Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Face Wash and prep your skin for a deep cleansing experience. This facewash cleanses all visible dirt and impurities, helps control exces oil build up and makes your skin feel tingling fresh and matte smooth.
• Squeeze a coin sized amount on your palms and lather up
• Gently massage your wet face for 30-60 seconds
• Rinse with water
• Use it at least twice a day for soft, clean and clear skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm for Rs. 90 and Rs 160 respectively

Step 2: SCRUB

Designed specially for skin prone to breakouts, Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Scrub is dermatologist tested and is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic. This scrub helps get rid of dead cells, unclog pores, remove blackheads and gives you clear matte skin.
• Squeeze out sufficient amount of the face scrub to cover your face and neck
• Gently massage for 2-3 minutes in circular motion with fingertips, avoiding eye contour
• Concentrate around problem areas like nose, chin and forehead
• Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
• Use it twice a week, as required to get deeply clean and smooth skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm at Rs. 110 and Rs.225 respectively

Step 3: MASK

Get that clear, matte skin with Lakmé Clean-Up Clear Pores Glow Mask as the absorbing power of clay helps remove excess oil and tighten pores. This mask helps soothe your skin, prevents breakouts and fights blemishes.
• Squeeze out a generous amount of mask and apply a thin film on your face and neck. Avoid the eye contour
• Allow it to dry for 5 to 7 minutes. Dab with water to soften it and gently rinse off
• Use it at least once a week, to get matte clear, clean skin
• Available in 50gm and 100gm at Rs. 110 and Rs.225 respectively
Lakmé Clean-up range also consists of:

Lakmé Clean-up Nourishing Glow


It gives you salon-like ‘deep cleansing’ for soft and radiant skin. This three step regime gives you soft and glowing skin as if you have just stepped out of a salon!

Lakmé Clean-Up Fresh Fairness Range

It gives you salon-like fresh and fair skin every day. So you can flaunt that fresh fairness, like you’ve stepped out of a salon!
Have you tried nay of the Lakme Clean Up Range ?