How to Get the Best Out Of a Face Cleanser

“Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all….” Haven’t we all been in the Evil Queen’s place and looked into the mirror questioningly every morning, as if the mirror’s validation would make our day? Vanity and beauty are two intertwined terms that affect our lives in so many ways. We take utmost care of our appearance to look flawless. One thing I have realized over the years is that a good beauty regime followed diligently can do wonders for your skin; but before you rush to plan your personal beauty routine, do make sure you have the best products for your skin. From face cleansers to the sunscreen, all beauty essentials have to be picked with great care. In this piece, I will discuss the importance of a good face cleanser at length and help you to pick one depending on your skin type.  

An overview:

Face cleansers in general are gentle cleaning lotions/gels that have active ingredients to wash off dirt, grime, excess oil and make up. Some have micro-granules that exfoliate the skin by scrubbing off the superficial layer of dead skin cells. An effective cleanser will clean the skin thoroughly without stripping it of the essential oils that maintain the skin elasticity and keep it supple. The active ingredients include the following- the foam base (usually some form of sulphate) that makes up the lather, conditioners (e.g. - Allantoin) and other skin type or problem specific substance.

The type of skin should always be kept in mind while deciding on a face cleanser.

Oily Skin:

For skin with overactive sebaceous glands that produce excess oils, a cleanser that can remove the excess oil without over drying the skin is the right choice. They usually have anti acne formulations with ingredients like tea tree oil or salicylic acid that are known to fight acne causing bacteria.

Sensitive skin:

For sensitive skin, face cleansers have inert ingredients that are hypo-allergenic, which in layman terms means they will not cause any allergic reaction.

Dry skin:

The face cleansers for dry skin have extra conditioners like vitamin E, aloe, avocado or any cream base to prevent the flaking from skin.

Combination skin:

Face cleansers for combination skin (an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), while the rest of the face may be normal to dry) have a mixture of ingredients found in cleansers for oily and dry skin type. They contain oil-balancing and hydrating ingredients in the right ratio.

Just like moisturizers, you might need to swap your usual face cleanser for a different one to accommodate the changing needs of the skin depending on the climate.

As consumers, you should not get carried away by fancy packaging and tall claims; just read up a little and decide wisely while picking a face cleanser.

Treating Acne overnight - Naturally

Acne is the most common ailment that we all face, and when a pimple pops up on our faces out of nowhere, all we are interested in is how to get rid of the nasty zit, and not the cause of it. Heredity, hormones, oil production, unbalanced diet or pollution are just some of the factors responsible for acne breakouts. For overnight acne remedy,  there are a myriad of treatment options - skin care techniques, diet plans, herbal remedies and medications. In this blog, we will shed some light on a few natural remedies for overnight acne relief, and at the same time offer you a few tips on your health and skin care.

‘Hands off’ Policy

First and foremost. Follow no hands policy ahead of all remedies. May be you wash your hands every time you had your meal, after using restrooms or sneezing but that doesn’t make your hands germ and bacteria free. Bacteria can accumulate while you work on your office computer, or pour coffee from the office dispenser or greet others. These harmful bacteria will further exacerbate the pimple if you try to touch it, and squeezing will definitely spread the bacteria further into your skin and may leave red marks and scars. So, hands off, and use a gentle and quality facial wipe to clean the affected area. 

Yes to cleansing, No to scrubbing

Cleansing should be done no more than two times a day. If you have overactive sebum glands, over cleansing could exacerbate the problem.  Know your skin and test how often a day you should cleanse.  Cleansing will remove dirt and oil ensuring your pores stay open and clog free. Also, throw away soap based cleansing solutions and bars. They carry sodium laureth, which can cause irritation in the pimple areas. The benefit of using soap-free cleansers is that it is free from hard chemicals and synthetic binders. You can make your selection from numerous organic and natural ingredients like tea tree extracts (avoid immediate contact of air after applying tea tree oil on the acne), lemon, jojoba (will keep the skin moisturized), Juniper oil (natural antiseptic astringent) star-anise etc. 

Scrubbing is an important part of the facial care but should be avoided with pimples. Scrubbing can harm the sensitive skin and can worsen the acne.

Be fussy

Not every beauty blog will ask you to be fussy, but being fussy is good sometimes. You should be over particular while choosing the skin care product for your acne prone skin. In fact you can seek a dermatologist’s advice for the same. Light exfoliating, oil or gel based product – it all depends on your skin type and nature of the acne. 

Include Zinc, Vitamin A and C in your diet

Due to antioxidant properties, zinc is most commonly used in overnight acne treatments. One can include oysters, shrimps, shellfish, mushrooms, beans and tofu in meals as these are the best dietary source of Zinc. Vitamin A has anti-inflammatory properties and can balance the excessive oil production. The best source of Vitamin A are orange – yellow – green vegetables and fruits. On the other hand, vitamin C has healing properties which can be instrumental in repairing the damaged skin layers. Citrus fruits can be consumed for a dose of Vitamin C.  However, very minimal amount of ingested Vitamin C makes it to your skin cells.  Dermatologists recommend you apply Vitamin C to your skin directly.  This way it will be absorbed right into your skin.   

Homespun Remedies to Treat Dark Spots

What is more baffling – finding a right treatment for dark spots or buying a corrector to treat them? Beauty stores are stuffed with tons of anti-aging treatments but the matter in question is to find and locate the right dark spot corrector that fits the bill, and will suit your skin type without leaving any reaction marks.

The starting step in any treatment is to bring down the darkness of the spot and then remove the tincture from the face completely. Some out of sight ingredients from our kitchen shelving can save us from the tiresome (sometimes maddening) chore of penetrating every beauty forum and outlet to find the perfect treatment. Let’s peep into the box of beauty treatments: 

The Wonder Lemon: First ingredient out of the box is the most effective dark spot corrector that can be easily found in our refrigerators - lemon. It can clear the pimple spots, brown spots and age spots in mere 20 minutes (daily). Apply few drops of lemon juice to the dark spots on your face and leave it for approx. 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.

The King of Veggies- Potato: Dark circles around the eye or dark spots on the skin – potato can lighten them all leaving a brighter and lighter skin tone. Use a muslin cloth to extract the potato juice. Finely grate the potato and squeeze the mash through the muslin cloth to extract the potato juice. The bleaching property of a potato makes it more popular as a spot remover. For added beauty benefits, add lemon juice and honey to it and wash it off with cold water after 20 minutes.

Onion Cider Vinegar: Just like the acidic nature of lemon makes it the best dark spot corrector, the acidity of the cider vinegar and onion collaboratively work to diminish the darkest spot. Daily 30 minutes application will give the intended result.

Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil: Buckthorn seed oil has been used as a key ingredient in many natural and herbal cosmetic products for its revitalizing properties. Aging signs like pigmentation, skin discolorations and blemishes can be treated naturally with this moisturizing oil.

All You Need To Know About Your Skincare

Beauty industry is full of quick fixes. Anyone who has ever visited a dermatologist, has likely received a recommendation to use the professional skin care products. The price of these products may cost you a fortune. What to do?

Dr. Erno Lazlo, the famous American Dermatologist once said,” beauty is ageless”. Most of the women navigate through endless websites to search ‘that’ skincare product. The product, which will nurture your skin to the fullest. The Purelx range of best skincare products might be the latest thing you can’t live without and we will give you every reason for it.

Beauty industry is full of quick fixes. In search of that quick fix, many of you have received a recommendation to use professional products, which will cost you a fortune. Most of these products come with a tub full of chemicals. So here is the first thing you need to learn ladies - beauty is about healing on the deepest levels and that, takes time. 

Your skin’s needs changes over the years. It is important that the skincare product you are using should evolve to address the specific skin concern, whether it is dark spots, fine lines or hormonal skin aging.

PureLx has launched the best skincare products that will cater your skin’s basic need. Our skincare range will complement and enhance your skin at different stages of the life. Here is a sneak-peak -
 

Youthful 20’s -

You may ignore some skin care basics in early 20’s. Taking care of your skin at early stage will definitely ease of your tension for coming years. At this age, maintaining your skin’s youthful, healthy radiance is as easy as using an acne or blemish spot treatment and a moisturizer that delivers long-lasting hydration and locks it in the areas where it is needed the most.
 

Glowing 30’s -
 

Work and family - there are not enough hours in the day. You can blame the aging process, stress or environmental effect. Fine lines, visible pores, lackluster skin and puffy dark circles under the eyes– it’s high time to stop these changes from progressing. Serums with vitamins, special acids and antioxidants such as Vitamin C, B3, K and D as well as ferulic, squalene and hyaluronic acids will help protect your skin from the effects of environmental damage.
 

Vivacious 40’s -
 

At this stage of life, you are comfortable with your skin but natural aging process results in the breakdown of collagen and elastin beneath the skin’s surface. This is the primary reason behind your wrinkles and decreasing skin firmness, but the right skin care product can reduce these signs of aging and restore proper cellular functions helping you regain your radiant glow.

Classy 50’s (and above)  -
 

You want the world to see you, not your age. Changes in the hormone levels cause a drastic decrease in lipid and collagen production and prompts major skin changes like extreme dryness and deeper wrinkles. By using the anti-aging products formulated with the natural botanical ingredients, you can still rejuvenate your skin.
 

For the nourishment of your skin, give your skin the care it deserves by using PureLx skincare range.