Skin & Health

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and mirrors your inner health. If you are healthy from within, your skin will reflect the same. Also, the skin can show changes in appearance according to your lifestyle and habits.

What is Normal Skin?

Well, let’s break it to you that normal skin is a misconceived notion. Indian skin tones in general, are pigmented around the mouth and eyes. But that does not mean you don’t have normal skin! The extent of pigmentation can depend on your sleep cycle, iron levels in your body, sun exposure, pregnancy as well as hereditary status.

Besides pigmentation, acne among teens & adults and wrinkles among the adult & elderly population are equally common. Think this way─ acne is the onset of youthfulness and wrinkles are the sign of wisdom.

On that note, a healthy relationship with your body is essential. So, maintaining your skin, hair and nail’s wellbeing is ideal. In order to achieve that, you must incorporate a regular routine of cleansing, moisturising accompanied by sun protection basics.

Using active molecules according to the needs of the skin can help your skin retain that youthful glow. However, before you plan your skincare routine, consider factors like the time you spend under the sun, your profession, cost of products (budget), time available at hand, as well as guidance from a dermatologist in Bangalore can result in great outcomes for skin health.

How to care for your skin ?

The first step to planning your skin care regime is to recognise your skin type. Does it get stretchy, flaky or itchy? Do you need to apply creams after washing your face? Or is it oily and acne prone, especially around the T-zone, nose and forehead? Here is a brief guide that you can use.

Choosing The Right Products

Your choice of face wash, creams and sunscreens should be according to your skin type.

Dry Skin

Cleansers

If you have dry skin remember to use mild soap free cleansers containing cetyl and steryl alcohol. The pH level of the face wash should be balancing the skin pH, excessive acidic or alkaline pH can strip the skin of its natural microbiome (or the ‘healthy bacteria’). After washing your face, you should be feeling hydrated and fresh instead of dryness or irritation.

Creams and sunscreens

Choose lipid barrier repair creams, serums having hyaluronic acids, cream-based sunscreens which do not cast a whitish layer.
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Oily skin type

Oily Skin

Cleansers

For cleansers, choose oil-controlling agents like salicylic acid, mandelic acid glycolic acid can help balance the oil on the skin. Remember, the percentage of these ingredients is important since higher percentages can damage the skin.

Creams and sunscreens

Gel-based non comedogenic products and cosmetics are suitable for oily skin. Remember to choose a moisturiser which is formulated particularly for oily skin. Serums with niacinamide, retinol, AHA and BHA can be a part of your skincare routine.

Normal Skin

Cleansers

Normal skin types can tolerate cleansing agents for dry and oily skin but require milder percentages of active ingredients (according to the requirement of the skin concern).

Creams and sunscreens

Depending on the tolerance of your skin, you can use a wide spectrum of applications. Choose sunscreen and moisturising products depending on exposure to sun as well as the climate of the place you stay.
cleanser for normal skin
Combination skin type

Combination Skin

Cleansers

For combination skin, using a mild face wash is best. It does not zap the skin of healthy bacteria and oils which are required for its normal state and function.

Creams and sunscreens

For creams and sunscreens, well pH balanced products which are closer to normal skin type can be used. You can try using products with active ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acid to control the oiliness of the nose and forehead.

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How to care for your hair ?

Wondering which shampoo will best suit your scalp and address your hair concerns? Or, how many times a week should you shampoo? To answer this frequently asked question, there is not a single answer that fits all.

It is usually recommended to shampoo 2-3 times a week. This varies from scalp to scalp. Flaky, itchy, oily or sensitive scalp, exercise routines, exposure to sun dust and pollutants, treated hair, hormonal and nutritional status etc can influence your shampooing routine.

Hair Care tips

If your scalp is dandruff free, weekly once of oiling, 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to washing can keep your hair healthy. If you are thinking of using baby shampoo for a milder shampoo option, let’s tell you that baby shampoos don’t work for adult scalps. It is because oil production and exposure to the environment is way more. So if you’re looking for mild shampoos, check for paraben and SLS-free products and according to your scalp sensitivity.

To protect your hair, you can cover the scalp when outdoors too much in the sun or dry winds. UV rays can make the hair brown, brittle and fragile.

Before you go for a full-blown hair makeover by colouring, get a patch test done on the scalp to prevent any allergic reaction from the colouring agents.

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How to care for your nails ?

A healthy nail is pinkish and intact with sealed cuticles. However, if there is a discolouration or chipping, it can be normal or sometimes, even indicate some deficiencies or diseases. Applying a mild pH balanced soap for washing hands and applying a barrier repair cream immediately is ideal. You can use plain petroleum jelly to seal the cuticles with hydration. Consumption of omega 3 fatty acid and biotin can help heal the nail chipping and dryness. Avoid harsh chemicals on the nails and use a glove while using household detergents. Long hours of work with water can also lead to nail infections. Overall skin, hair and nail health is best when there is a balanced consumption of whole food groups, hydration with water, good restful sleep, mindfulness, protection from harsh environments are practised.
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