GET DISCOUNT USING ‘BTXSUGAR’ on https://in.sugarcosmetics.com
They come in a square black packaging and have a round, flat bullet. These are not matte but not extremely glossy either, a normal semi matte finish.
I love the pigmentation and staying power of these, they do survive meals and don’t go away completely. With touch up you can pretty much wear them all day. And they are very light and comfortable on the lips.
The five new shades launched are:
L-R: The Twilight Rose, Brownton Abbey, Call Me Salmon, True Oxblood, Six Feet Umber
07 The Twilight Rose is a medium neutral rosy pink. Perfect everyday wear shade
08 Brownton Abbey is a medium milk chocolate brown, can be a good MLBB for deep skin tones
09 Better Call Salmon is a peachy nude (pink brown mix) Another MLBB for fair to medium skin tones
10 True Oxblood is a berry with pink undertones, good night time shade.
11 Six Feet Umber is a berry brown mix and my absolute favourite. This shade is universal and will work on all skin tones
Here is a mini swatch video..
My favourites are The Twilight Rose, Brownton Abbey and Six Feet Umber. Also like Better Call Salmon, I guess all 😀
I do recommend these, let me know your favourites in the comments below.
I got the June Fab Bag right now, I haven’t been keeping well and wasn’t going to do a video. But I thought of quickly doing one since many of you like and wait for the unboxing video.
The theme for this month is the ‘Boho Chic’ bag and the bag looks like a jute one. It is quite simple but sturdy and nice for travel.
Johara Creme Rich Lip Colour Cocoa Delight- Full size -Rs.395
Sugar Twist & Shout Fadeproof Kajal Black Velvet- Full size- Rs.399
BioBloom Foot Cream- Rs.335/- for 50g
APS Cosmetofood Activated Organic Spring Water- Rs.270/- for 50ml
I got 4 products in total, 2 full sized and 2 deluxe sized samples, the foot cream almost feels full sized but it’s not mentioned on the card.
Organic Spring Water is like Micellar water meant to cleanse and remove your makeup. I like the fact that it has a spray and cap and is perfect for travel.
The lipstick and kajal also look good, BioBloom products are all natural and chemical free, so looking forward to trying all the things.
The total value of the products in this month’s bag comes to around Rs.1500/- and I do recommend the June 2017 Fab Bag.
Current Makeup & Beauty Favourites | Go To Base Makeup Products
Hi guys,
I have shared all my current makeup and beauty favourites in this video along with a mini review of each product. Also covered my current go to base makeup products, explaining how exactly I do my base.
Products mentioned:
Face:
MAC Conceal & Correct Palette Medium Deep – Rs.3650
The Body Shop Cushion Foundation in Wanaka Honey- Rs.2695
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer- $10
Wet N Wild Mega Glo Contouring Palette in Caramel Toffee- $6 or Rs.550
Becca Champagne Pop Highlighter – $38
Pixi Beauty Glow Mist- $15
Eyes:
Avon True Cosmic Brown Glimmerstick Eyeliner – Rs/399 (Buy HERE)
Lakme French Rose Eyeshadow Palette- Rs.995 (Buy HERE)
Mistine 3D Brows Secret Set – Rs.500 (Buy HERE)
Colourpop Honey Dude eyeliner – $6
MAC In extreme Dimension Lash Mascara- Rs.1990 (Buy HERE)
Lips:
Kat Von D Lolita & Lolita II- $20
How I cover my dark circles now is covered more HERE, learning from Director of Makeup Artistry, MAC India and celebrity Bollywood Makeup Artist, Mickey Contractor himself. I mix the orange and yellow correctors from the Concealer palette to get the perfect peach and then go on top with the concealer. A detailed break up in the video above.
I hope you liked this video, let me know your favourites in the comments below.
If you remember I had previously done a post busting shaving myths, read HERE
So today I am busting another shaving myth.
Myth 2: Shaving leaves skin dry and flaky
Shaving is a form of mild exfoliation as it removes the top layer of dead skin cells along with the hair. So you feel your skin is dry/flaky if it is dehydrated and not moisturized enough! If your skin is well moisturized and then you take a shower and shave, the skin is soft and moist and you can shave in ease. Also it won’t leave any dry flakes or scaly skin.
Using the Gillette Venus Satin Shave Gel makes a huge difference in your shave and how your skin feels after! I tried one leg normally and one leg with the Satin Shave Gel, the one with the shave gel was much more moisturized and softer. And now I have switched to the new Gillette Venus Breeze, so my skin is soft and moisturized even without a separate shaving gel, because of the attached soap gel bars.
Always moisturize your skin well post shaving! The dryness, itchiness and flaky skin is only because skin is craving moisture, it is not because of shaving. If your skin will be moisturized well before and after shaving and you use the Satin Shave Gel or the new Breeze razor, there will no dry, flaky skin for sure!
I hope your doubts on skin being dry/flaky post shaving are solved. If you have any other questions related to shaving, please feel free to ask in the comments below and I would be happy to answer.
Do you shave? How has your experience been with shaving?
Summers are at it’s peak right now, as it’s May, the hottest month in India. And we all face a lot of skin problems in summers. Let’s talk a bit about that..
Skin problems we face in summers
The scorching summer heat, dust, pollution, stress and our lifestyle impact the oxygen levels in our skin. That brings along a lot of skin issues like
Dull Skin
Uneven Skin tone
Dead Skin Cells
Sun Tan
Dark Spots
Today I am reviewing the new Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach. I am not someone who bleaches regularly, I was a little wary of bleaching and used to do it occasionally. I met Dr. Rashmi Shetty at an event and asked her about bleaching, if it is bad for the skin, and to my surprise, she said not at all. She said you just need to add moisture and hydration to the skin, if you take care of it, then bleaching does no harm.
So I am quite confident about bleaching now. I have used the Oxylife bleach previously, but not this new variant and I thought of giving this a try.
Claims and Features of Oxylife Natural Radiance Creme Bleach: Gone are those days when bleaching caused a row of sirens blazing in your head. With Oxy Life Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach, your skin will feel pampered like a queen.
Enriched with active oxygen and post bleach skin radiance serum, here’s a bleach wonder that will make your life easy
Helps in eliminating dark spots
Helps even skin tone and remove sun tan
Helps repair dull skin and cleanses dead skin cells
Suitable for sensitive skin
Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Crème Bleach has patented German Technology – Oxysphere, which enables Pure Oxygen molecules to be penetrated inside the skin, giving it pure boost of Oxygen, leaving it naturally radiant.
It is also enriched with Vitamin E and Glycerin to help condition, brighten and nourish the skin and help solve 5 skin problems to give a naturally radiant looking skin.
MRP: Rs.35/- for 9g (one time use), Rs.80/- for 27g (3 uses)
Benefits of Bleaching
Bleaching helps add oxygen to the skin, making it brighter and helps in evening out skin tone and fading acne spots, etc. It also helps remove dead skin cells and repair dull skin, making it look more vivid and glowing. If you are targeting to eliminate acne scars and spots, you should do it regularly. Bleach can be used every 21 days.
How to use:
Oxylife is widely used in salons, and anytime I happen to go and ask them which bleach do they use, majorly it’s always Oxylife.
It comes with the creme bleach, powder activator, spatula, post bleach serum and an instructions manual. The creme bleach and powder activator is to be mixed in the ratio of 7:1. If you are not sure of the measurements, you can buy the one time use pack and mix both in the quantity given.
I have the 3 time use pack with me, and if you follow me on Snapchat, you must have already seen me using this.
You can mix the creme and powder in the dish that comes in the creme tub. Mix it well till the powder dissolves.
Steps of application:
Remove all makeup with a makeup remover and wash your face.
Pat dry with a tissue/paper towel.
Apply the bleach first on the Y zone i.e. the neckline, jaw and chin
Then on the the T zone i.e. the forehead, upper lip and nose
And in the last 5 minutes on the C zone i.e. the cheeks
Avoid eyes, lips, eyebrows completely. Keep it on for 10 minutes if you have deep skin, 15 minutes for wheatish skin and a little bit longer if you have fair skin.
I kept it for 10-15 minutes and washed it with normal water. I saw an immediate difference on my skin! Skin was more even toned and clear looking. The tan was all gone, and there was a fresh glow to the face.
It also works on dark spots, but with regular use, once every 21 days.
Few Pointers:
A patch test is recommended for first-time users.
Cleanse the skin well and pat dry, before use.
Creme Bleach and the activator powder should be used in the ratio of 7:1, Mix the crème bleach and powder activator for 2 minutes with the spatula provided till powder activator completely dissolves.
Apply the mixture on the area to be bleached.
Avoid application on eyebrows and around the eyes.
Wash off the application with water and Apply the post-bleach serum.
Bleach should be used once in every 21 days
Do not use soap/face wash for 5 hours after bleach.
Avoid going into sunlight immediately.
Why Oxylife Natural Radiance 5 Creme Bleach
It comes with the post bleach skin radiance serum that is very moisturizing. I can feel the glycerin in the serum and it hydrated the skin well. I do not use anything else on my face for about 12-15 hours and avoid going out. I would recommend bleaching in the evening, so that you can skip direct exposure to sunlight. Learn more about how to use oxygen bleach for face (OxyLife)
I love the fact that this is ammonia free. Whenever you bleach, go for ammonia free bleach only. My eyes get irritated and water a lot during bleach, and I was surprised that this did not irritate my eyes at all.
It fights all skin problems that come along with sun exposure, stress and pollution and gives a healthy looking radiant and glowing skin! Skin gets more oxygen, and it repairs dull skin and helps in fading acne scars/spots.
It comes in different sizes, the one time use pack is perfect for travel too.
Overall, I am really happy with the results. It does what it claims, and I highly recommend trying this out.
Johara Pro Shine Nail Colour Pink Youth (Full size 10ml)- Rs.250/-
Soap Square Foot Soak (Deluxe size 79g)- Rs.400/- for 140g
Inatur Olive Cleansing Milk (Full size)- Rs.225/- for 100ml
Elize Premium Sanitary Pads (Rs.100 for 2 pads)
Veet Ready to Use Wax Strips (Rs.99/- for 8 strips)
Total value of all the products in this month’s Fab Bag for me is Rs.1200/- Since makeup item will depend on individual’s choice, the price will vary from bag to bag.
But overall all 6 products are pretty good and decent sized samples, I quite like the May Bag and do recommend it.
If you remember my huge Makeup Geek Haul (if not, check HERE), I am doing an updated post on the review of all products with swatches.
Starting with the Sparklers, these are loose glitter pigments.
A sparkle beyond compare, Makeup Geek Sparklers go where no cosmetics company has gone before! Loose, reflective particles create a glitter-like effect that is out of this world.
For maximum impact, Sparklers are best applied with an eye-safe cosmetics adhesive.
Duochrome and beautiful, the shades are very unique. If you spray some setting spray and use them, they almost come out as pigmented shadows without the glitter texture. They are very multi purpose and I do recommend them.
Shades seen here are..
L-R: Stargazer, Zodiac, Solstice
Solstice is a pista green with silver shimmer
Zodiac is a sky blue with pink and purple shimmer
Stargazer is a light champagne white with gold shimmer
Zodiac and Stargazer are to be discontinued soon, so if you are interested in them, buy soon!
Coming to the Full Spectrum Eyeliner Pencils, these are super creamy and pigmented! And again, some unique and pretty shades. They glide on like butter and stay put whole day. I even use them on my waterline or on the upper lashline or as a eyeshadow base.
The pan size of 4.25g is huge, these are highly pigmented and totally worth the price.
Spellbound is a matte peachy pink
Romance is a peachy coral gold, a famous NARS Orgasm dupe.
Romance, Spellbound
Coming to the contouring powders, I have Complicated and Infidelity. I was highly impressed by the colours, this is the first company I see coming with proper cool toned contour powders and for different skin tones.
Complicated is for cool medium and Infidelity is for cool fair. I usually use Complicated, but if I want a very sharp contour, then I may use Infidelity or mix the two.
I love how these gives perfectly defined and chiseled cheekbones. Cool toned powders work perfectly for creating shadows.
Again super pigmented and you need just a tiny wee bit, these huge pans are going to last forever. Very economical.
Complicated, Infidelity
Talking about my favourite now, eyeshadows. Let’s start with something that blew my mind! The foiled eyeshadows!
I have never seen such pigment with any eyeshadow in any brand ever! These are beautiful, gorgeous and I can stare at them whole day.
I have the shades In The Spotlight, Grandstand, Starry Eyed, Magic Act, Day Dreamer.
Magic Act is a muted medium gold. This will work beautiful with Indian outfits.
Day dreamer is a cool toned light lilac
Grandstand is a medium rose gold, again beautiful with Indian wear.
L-R: Magic Act, Daydreamer, GrandstandL-R: Ritzy, In The Spotlight, Starry Eyed
Ritzy is a warm reddish brown with green and gold duochrome reflects, most unique shade I have ever seen! (It is a normal duochrome, not foiled. Sorry for the confusion, this one is $6)
In The Spotlight is soft coral pink, it works as a center shadow with numerous looks!
Starry Eyed is champagne pinky beige
And their normal eye shadows, which are $6 each and a total value for money! These are absolute must haves.
Frappe is a medium brown
Cocoa Bear is a reddish brown
Creme Brulee is a soft peachy brown
Mocha is a deep matte brown
Shimma Shimma is a metallic champagne
Frappe, Cocoa Bear and Creme Brulee are great transition shades for the crease to layer up one by one or blend two shadows together. Mocha is a nice outer corner shade to deepen the colours on the outer V and Shimma Shimma is a good inner corner/highlight shade or the center shadow.
L-R: Cosmopolitan, Bitten, Corrupt, Moondust
Cosmopolitan is a rose gold with gold shimmer
Bitten is a matte berry maroon
Corrupt is an intense matte charcoal black! The most pigmented black shadow ever, in any brand!
Moondust is a metallic silver taupe
I have picked these shades out of the number of shades they have, after watching numerous videos and seeing a lot of blogs. These are like the absolute must haves if you planning to place an order on makeupgeek.com
All Makeup Geek products are animal friendly, paraben and talc free and made in USA. They are super affordable for the price and I highly recommend them. For that price and quality, they are a steal!
Have you tried any Makeup Geek products? Your favourites? Let me know in the comments below.
10 Best Sunscreens for Different Skin Types in India, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
Sunscreen and summer go hand in hand. Applying any base makeup is really tedious but you just can’t step outside the house without applying a generous amount of sunscreen. Also, make sure you apply 15-20 mins before stepping into the sun. Summer is already here and the heat is becoming unbearable day by day. Therefore, no matter what is your skin type or complexion, apply the sunscreen before stepping out and reapply whenever required. Here’s the list of the best sunscreens in India for all skin types.
The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock comes in a white and blue tube with a decent price tag. It is stabilized with Helioplexâ which provides superior balanced broad spectrum protection against skin aging UVA and burning UVB rays. The SPF 50 (PA +++) is the perfect thing for Indian summers and the product imparts a fresh smell too. It blends into the skin really good without any white cast and gives a true matte finish.
2. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Matte Gel SPF 50 – Price Rs. 395 (BUY HERE for 308)
This is one sunscreen I have been using for years and I have no intention to shift to any other product. It comes in a bright orange tube with a flip open cap. It has a thick vicious gel texture and blends into the skin so quickly, leaving a fresh trail of bloom and matte touch. It is a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 and works like a charming for skin protection and tanning. It is priced at a budget friendly tag. This is one of the best selling sunscreen for oily skin in India.
3. Lakme 9 to 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen SPF 50 – Price Rs. 525 (Review HERE) (BUY HERE for 394)
The Lakme 9 to 5 Mattifying Super Sunscreen has a broad spectrum protection from UV rays with SPF 50. The sunscreen comes in a beautiful rose gold packaging with a convenient pump. It’s a non tinted light weight sunscreen which glides easily on the skin due to the presence of silicones. It doesn’t leave any whitish cast and gives a decent matte finish. The sunscreen is non-comedogenic and hypo-allergic and will not break you out. It also prevents tanning, sunburn and helps to even out the skin.
The Suncros Soft Matte Finish Sunscreen has a broad spectrum UV protection with SPF50. It has a convenient tube packaging and the texture of the product is thick and creamy. It is completely waterproof and sweat-proof and hence perfect pick for sultry summers. It has silicones and act as a decent primer as well. It gives a soft matte finish and is completely free from chemical sunscreen agents. The micronized zinc oxide is Suncros’ USP which penetrates through the skin and protects the skin from UV rays. Overall, all this is another great pick for oily and acne prone skin.
The Kaya Skin Clinic Daily Moisturising Sunscreen SPF 30 is a two-in one sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays which also hydrates the skin and thus a perfect pick for dry and sensitive skin. It prevents from tanning and skin ageing due to sun exposure. The formula is approved by dermatologists and safe for skin. It is creamy, light weight and white in color but doenst leave any whitish cast. The skin remains hydrated and radiant with looking unnecessarily oily.
6. Lakme Sun Expert Fairness UV Lotion (SPF 30) – Price Rs.400 (BUY HERE for 287)
The Lakme Sun Expert Fairness UV Lotion has broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB and has SPF30. The product comes in a bright yellow tube with a thick white creamy texture. It does leave a white cast but after 5-10mins it vanishes. It is best suitable for dry skin and gives a light hydrated look. It protects he skin from harmful sunrays and prevents tanning. It also evens out the skin tone and is enriched with the goodness of lemongrass, cucumber and lactic acid.
7. Lakmé 9 to 5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen + SPF 50 – Price Rs. 525 (BUY HERE for 368)
The Lakmé 9 to 5 Hydrating Super Sunscreen is the right pick normal to dry skin. It has SPF 50 and helps to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays. The product has a light lotion like texture and very creamy. It blends well and since it has silicones, it acts as a primer for skin as well. The sunscreen is hydrating and feels very light on the skin with a mild cooling sensation. It is enriched with the goodness of Vitamin B3 and Pro vitamin C and helps the skin to protect against tan and sunburns. Thus, it nourishes and maintains an even tone.
FOR COMBINATION AND NORMAL SKIN
8. Avene Very High Protection Emulsion SPF 50 – Price Rs. 1375 (Review HERE) (BUY HERE)
It is slightly expensive but works like a charm for hyper sensitive skin. The product comes in a sturdy, hygienic, and travel friendly manner and the product is absolutely free from oil, parabens, alcohol, and silicones. It is has a mild fragrance and gets absorbed into skin easily enough. It will make the skin neither greasy nor dry and there is no whitish cast as well. It doesn’t clog pores, break you out and gives a broad spectrum sun protection. The ingredients list is impressive.
9. L’Oreal UV Perfect 12H Longlasting UV Protector – Price Rs. 550 (BUY HERE for 368)
The L’Oreal UV Perfect 12H Longlasting UV Protector comes in a slim pearly white tube with a twist-y cap. The texture is medium and blends into the skin very well. The high SPF50 with optimal UVB and UVA protection is worth mentioning. It has Detoxyl that protects skin against free radicals and pollutants and mexoryl SX and XL. The product gives ultra fine and non greasy and non sticky texture and doubles up as a daily moisturizing make up base as well. This is a good pick for combination skin.
The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream has SPF 50 with optimal protection reinforced against UVA rays. It is further enriched with Mexoplex combined with La Roche-Posay thermal spring water, which is antioxidant and refreshing on the skin. The formula is gel-cream, blends well and great for sensitive, combination to oily skin. It is water resistant and formula is free from parabens, fragrance and non-comedogenic. It gives no white cast or greasiness and prevents tanning and hyper pigmentation.
Editor’s Note: That’s a nice list Sanchita. I love the Lotus, Neutrogena and Avene sunscreens. Suncros is also quite good.
So PAC revamped their retro matte gloss formula and now we have a new packaging too. Also they introduced 20 more shades, so now there are in total 40 shades.
All the shades 1 to 40 are now sold in the new formula and packaging, and are available on Amazon.
It comes in this new ombre black and the shade colour packaging i.e. red, pink, nude at the bottom as per the shade. All the shades have numbers though, there are no names.
It has a flat tip applicator, I do prefer this applicator in liquid lipsticks as the broader applicators smear on the edges and corners of lips and give no control.
21 to 25
As per the claims, it is indeed very light weight and opaque in one swipe. These are very pigmented, you will need a good solid oil based makeup remover to take these off. But they don’t feel heavy on the lips, in fact I was testing these at home and I didn’t feel like I had anything on my lips.
26 to 30
They don’t have any smell/fragrance which is good. They take about 1-2 minutes to dry down completely and once set, they are smudge proof and transfer proof. So be careful while applying, because you won’t be able to correct mistakes later.
31 to 35
They stay for about 4-5 hours and the deeper colours for 6-7 hours, the only problem is they fade away quickly from the center in about 1-2 hours, so you will need to reapply at the center.
36 to 40
They are not very drying, but you will need to use a lip balm beneath because it will emphasize fine lines on the lips like all matte liquid lipsticks.
I love the new shades they have introduced, especially 36 to 40. There are no Indian brands which have shades like 36 to 40, a good true nude brown, and an orangey brown.
36, 37 and 38 I feel are quite similar to Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks in Double Dare, Lolita and Lolita II respectively.
There are good berries/wines and chocolate brown too. Rest of them are reds, pinks and peaches.
Overall, I would say the new formula, packaging, shades are really good. I like the price and quantity too. I do recommend them.
If you are in Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore, here are the PAC store details..
Stubborn acne? Avoid these 5 foods! Results in a month!
By Ankita
Let’s start with a scenario today. It’s a beautiful morning and your alarm goes off. You wake up to a fresh new beautiful day, get off the bed, go to your bathroom, look at the mirror. And, there it is another tiny little bump on your face. Darn it!!! Not now! Not today! You got your big meeting at 11 and date at 8! You have tried every little thing. Serums, treatments even the dermats know you by name now.
Frustrating isn’t it? Been there, done that. Although my acne story was much different, as I never (touchwood) faced severe acne, but one of my closest cousins did. Last month she got married and we haven’t had been in touch for about a year lately. I don’t exactly know what magic potion worked for her but, there she was on her marriage day, without a bump on her face (before makeup) and glowing. I couldn’t help but ask her, what really worked for her.
Me: Hey, like…what did you eat? I mean you look gorgeous girl, not that you didn’t before but your acne problem..?
She: Haha..Nope ask me what I DID NOT eat.
Me: Okay, go on!! I am all ears.
And the conversation went on…
However me being the curious little Nancy Drew that I am, did a little bit of my own research to testify her words, and guess what? She was right
So, my lovelies here is my list of top 5 baddie food you should avoid when going through bouts of acne.
WOAAH WAIT WAIT!! HOW DOES THIS EXACTLY WORK??
Well, this is called the process off elimination. If you can’t find out what is causing your acne outbursts, try eliminating some food items from your diet that have a bad reputation of triggering acne. Otherwise healthy, these 5 foods can worsen existing acne.
1. Fast Food
I bet you love your plate of ‘Gol gappa’ and ‘Aloo tikka chaat’ with extra Mirchi. But hold on their sweetheart. Did you know greasy fast foods will leads to body inflammation that causes pimples appear?
We all have our sweet tooth, and sometimes it’s too hard to resist. Excessive sugar intake shoots up your blood sugar level causing pimples. Try to avoid candy bars, sugary drinks as well as other sweets saturated with sugar. Follow this with dedication and you will soon see a major difference.
Cow’s milk not only shoots up blood sugar levels leading to pimples, it also leads to growth in hormones resulting in overgrowth of skin cell that leads to blocked pores. So, you might just want to avoid dairy products for a while and check if it does any good for your skin condition.
Includes: milk, cheese, yogurt, other cultured dairy foods, ice cream etc.
4. Coffee
Nothing wakes you up better than a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Ahh, the smell! But hold that thought. Science has shown that an organic acid inside coffee beans that raises cortisol levels.
Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, can act like an androgen. It stimulates sebaceous glands and inflammation, a.k.a PIMPLES. You might want to skip that and check for some results
Includes: Expresso, mocha, latte, cappuccino, even the decaf versions
5. Soy:
Soy is one of the richest sources of protein you can lay your hands on. The natural plant oestrogen is found in soybeans. “Phytoestrogens” which are otherwise good, mimic natural oestrogen levels and play around with our hormones. Result? Acne and more acne. So if you are experiencing any bumps around your mouth and chin, the culprit MIGHT be soy.
Includes: Soybeans, soy milk, soy sauce, soybean oil, tofu etc.
SO YOU ARE BASICALLY TRYING TO STARVE ME TO DEATH.RIGHT??!!!
Not at all. All I am saying is, eating in moderation never hurts. Once you find out what triggers your acne, yes you definitely have to cut it out from your diet sweet heart.
A FEW TIPS FOR THOSE HORRIBLE PHASES OF ACNE:
1. Visit a good dermatologist, home remedies and DIYs do work, however, common guys those guys have sweated their brains out in med school for 5 years. Let’s give them some credit.
2. Keep your skin as well as belongings clean. Do not let any product build up on your face, neck as well as other affected areas. It is equally important to keep your sheets and phone germ-free.
3. Avoid using a lot of makeup ( I recommend no makeup at all!!!) for the time being. Although a lot of companies claim to be safe to use on any skin type, it is always better to let your skin breathe. Give it time to heal.
4. Check your stress levels. Now this one is the most difficult, at least for me. You all must be thinking “better said than done”. This one is coming from a person who has years of history of anxiety and depression on her sleeves. What helped? Yoga, meditation, and good life practices. Before I was a Life Coach, I used to be a wacko. If I can do it, you can too.
5. Keep your scalp clean and dandruff free.
6. Finally, have patience. I get it. I totally do. Dealing with acne can be a lot irritating, but don’t let that put you down. It might be difficult, not irreversible. And you cares if you have acne or not, you are gorgeous anyway!!
Hakuna Matata baby!!!
Any comments, suggestions and ideas are always welcome 🙂
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring” – Marilyn Monroe
Editor’s Note: That’s a nice and informative post Ankita
Do you suffer from stubborn acne? Try eliminating these from your diet, I am sure you see a difference!
