Hello to all beautiful ladies. We all know, we are going through a rough time. With new cases of Covid-19 being reported and news of new Waves of Covid 19 coming, the new normal has changed. Masks and sanitizers are the new normal now. You hate it but you can’t live without it and has certainly given rise to a number of problems. With dryness and allergic hands (pstt…. wait for my next blog ) to shortness of breath and MASKNE.

So, with that said, lets examine the new normal skin-issues right from the scratch ( no honey! Don’t scratch it).

So, what is Maskne? Well, according to Elizabeth Mullans, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Uptown Dermatology in Houston, Texas, Maskne occurs when sweat, skin oils, and bacteria are trapped on the skin while wearing your mask. This type of acne is called acne mechanica, which includes any skin issues due to pressure, friction, rubbing, squeezing, or stretching. It’s different from other kinds of acne (like the pimples that show up around your period, for example, which are hormonal) because it occurs only in areas where the mask sits against the skin. In healthy skin, there are normal amounts of bacteria and yeast that live there, but when pores become clogged because of excess sweat and moisture from the mask, these organisms overgrow, leading to pimples or acne cysts. The warm, humid weather in the summer months can make mask acne especially cruel. The combination of sweat, oil, and moisture from breathing under the mask can clog pores. In addition, the friction and chafing of the mask in contact with the moist skin can cause the skin to break down. And if my lovely ladies are thinking they wont get it in winter, I unfortunately have a bad news. Unfortunately, the friction and chafing of the mask in contact with the moist skin can cause the skin to break down.

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Now, we know the problem. What we need next, is to find protection against it (if luckily you still haven’t got that) or if you are someone like me who has suffered this little red pimplehood, then ………. I can share a cure.

So, starting with prevention. Prevention could be assessed from the problem itself. As I have already said it is caused when sweat, skin oils, and bacteria are trapped on the skin while wearing your mask. So, stop wearing mask.(seriously: No). What I mean is to avoid crowded places, minimal visits to grocery shops and try to remain indoors and stay safe. You could also try a four hour rule followed by most of the paramedics and health worker. Take a 15-minute mask break every 4 hours.

Safe places to remove your mask include:

• Outdoors, only when you can stay at least six feet away from people
• Inside your car when you’re alone
• At home

But if you need to go out then do these things listed below:

1. Avoid very tight masks – Put on a mask which covers both your eyes and mouth and are not very loose. But it shouldn’t be very tight either.

2. Keep your masks clean: Wash your mask with gentle, nonirritating soap after each use and dry it in the dryer or best under the sunlight.

3. Keep the face clean : make sure you are not clogging the pores. A daily cleansing and moisturizing routine can work wonders. Gentle skin care can forestall pores and skin problems. When washing your face, use a mild, fragrance-free cleanser 

4. No makeup beneath your mask : Make-up, beneath a mask has larger possibility to clog your pores and lead to breakouts. If makeup is necessary, use only merchandise labeled “non-comedogenic” or “oil free.”

5. Restrict yourself from using a new skin care product: Wearing a masks can already make your skin extra sensitive. Don’t increase it with the aid of attempting harsh products, such as a chemical peel, exfoliant, or retinoid, for the first time. Even if you’ve been using a retinoid (or retinol), follow it as a bedtime routine and don’t increase the levels of retinoid.

6. Some of your previous skin care products might be irritating your skin right now: Yeah! You heard it right. Some of the products which you were using earlier might be making your acne worse. An MD in dermatology, Dr. Kroshinsky recommends cutting back on products that can irritate your skin, such as: Leave-on salicylic acid, Retinoid you apply to your face or even Aftershave.

7. Talk to your dermatologist and follow the treatment plan created for you especially if you have a skin condition, such as acne or rosacea.

So, that’s all about prevention. But, if you are like me who has suffered or already suffering from the mascne then don’t worry people, I have just the right cure for you.

HOW TO TREAT MASKNE

• Cleanse your skin thoroughly (but avoid scrubbing or rubbing) twice a day.
• Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with moisturizer to hydrate your skin and prevent friction from your mask.
• Use fragrance-free, oil-free products to avoid clogging pores. Avoid leave-on products that get trapped under your mask.

• If your mask irritates your skin at contact points, try using a “barrier” product like Aquaphor Healing Ointment.
• Biotin : Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 belongs to the group of B vitamins. It is naturally found in egg yolks salmon, and leafy greens or taken as a food supplement in capsules. A few small studies have suggested that it has a role in hair and nail growth, helping the hair to be longer and nails stronger. While these effects on hair and nails are not scientifically sound, Biotin may be the cause for more acne breakouts. However I must caution all that as both biotin (Vitamin B7) and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) are absorbed from the intestines via the same receptors. Thus taking an overload of biotin, the amount of vitamin B5, that is absorbed decreases. As Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is believed to strengthen the barrier function of the epidermis, its reduction can lead to more acne.

If your maskne doesn’t respond to self-care treatments, see a dermatologist for prescription medications.

I hope the article was helpful. Wishing you all healthy and beautiful skin. Take care of yourself because every woman is beautiful.

You are worth the quiet moment.
You are worth the deeper breath.
You are worth the time it takes
to slow down, be still and rest.

MORGAN HARPER NICHOLS

With people still looking out to find a vacine for covid19, there is not much to do with makeup. However, our hairs are all left out for experiments.

A few year back I coloured my hair and results was……. ahem…. not so good.

As you can see. My hair were as bad as jute…. they were dry and brittle and so this time. I did a little r&d and have a few suggestions for my fellow lovely ladies.

 

1. Use Only Quality, Conditioning Hair Colors.
2. Remember: Red Dye is Most Susceptible to Color Loss.
3. Shampoo Your Color-Treated Hair Less Frequently.
4. On the In-Between Days, Use a Color-Safe Dry Shampoo on Color-Treated Hair
5. After Coloring, Wait two Days Before You Shampoo
6. When You Don’t Shampoo, Keep Your Hair Dry in the Shower
7. Turn Down the Water Temperature When Shampooing Color-Treated Hair
8. Skip Shampoo and Go Straight to Conditioner From Time to Time Try Using Conditioner Only on Color-Treated Hair Sometimes
9. Condition Every Time You Shampoo Color-Treated Hair
10. Use the Best Shampoo on Color-Treated Hair

– When you wash color-treated hair, be first-rate to use a color-protecting shampoo

11. Avoid Sulfates on Color-Treated Hair
12. Use Clarifying Shampoos on Color-Treated Hair Only Before Coloring
13. Use the Best Conditioner on Color-Treated Hair
14. Use Deep-Conditioning Treatments to Smooth and Add Luster to Color-Treated Hair
15. Apply Leave-In Treatments to Protect Color-Treated Hair
16. Apply a Hot Oil Treatment to Add Sheen to Color-Treated Hair
17. Prepare Your Color-Treated Hair for the Next Color Process with Clarifying Shampoo
18. Prepare Color-Treated Hair for Hot Tool Usage with Heat-Protecting Products
19. Maintain a Healthy Diet to Keep Your Hair Looking Great
20. Supplements Can Help With The Health of Color-Treated Hair

— Vitamins are every other key to retaining color-treated hair healthful and shiny. 

So now, I will get back to you all with a picture of my new coloured hairs tomorrow. Till then love you all.

Keep shining lovely ladies. Coz, every woman is beautiful….

Hello to all beautiful ladies. Today we are going to learn about a not well-known natural component found in grapes. I called it a magic potion as it has been found to be useful in fighting away many of our health problems (I wish that could have been with life problems as well.). So, without further delay lets start to learn more about the Reseveratrol.

So, coming to the first question: what is this Resveratrol? It is one of various naturally existing antioxidants located in the skin of crimson grapes and in purple wine. It is a plant compound that acts like an antioxidant.  Resveratrol’s key defensive strikes are antioxidant, anti mutagenic and anti-inflammatory. Studies indicate possible anti-fungal, reminiscence enhancing, energizing and overall performance improving effects. Its chemical name is C₁₄H₁₂O₃. (Yeah! I am smart)

Resveratrol has many health benefits as well. Few major benefits can be stated as :

1. Lower Blood Pressure Levels : As the Resveratrol has anti-oxidant properties, it could be a promising supplement in lowering down your BP.

2. Positive Effect on Blood Fat : There have been numerous studies on animals which has proved that Resveratrol changes the blood fat. A 2016 study fed mice a high-protein, high-polyunsaturated fat diet and also gave them Resveratrol supplements. Researchers have found that the average total cholesterol levels and body weight of the mice decreased, and their levels of “good” HDL cholesterol increased. Research are still going on but this could mean it would be used as a weight loss supplement very soon.

3. Promising in increasing Lifespan in Certain Animals : There are evidences proving that Resveratrol and could forestall the ageing process. Therefore, the compound’s ability to increase lifespan has been a major area of research.

4. Protect Brain against some common age related memory disease : The most common age-raleted brain disease Alzheimer. The Alzheimer is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells. The Resveratrol seems to interfere with protein fragments called beta-amyloids, which are crucial to forming the plaques causing Alzheimer.

5. Helpful in fighting Diabetes : Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Absence or insufficient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes. As per various researches, Resveratrol stop a certain enzyme from turning glucose into sorbitol, a sugar alcohol and thus helps in fighting Diabetes. People already suffering from Diabetes are more benefited from the Resveratrol than those who don’t have it.

6. Helpful in relieving joint pain : The major cause of Joint Pain is Arthritis. It is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. Cartilage breakdown can cause joint pain and is one of the main symptoms of arthritis. The Resveratrol may help protect cartilage from deteriorating.

7. Helpful in Suppressing Cancer Cells : Resveratrol has been found to fight several several kinds of Cancer Cells in animals and test tube studies.

Here’s how resveratrol may combat cancer cells:

• Halt the cancer cell growth
• It may change gene expression of cancer cells
• The hormonal effects of Resveratrol may prevent Harmon -dependent cancers from spreading.

So, i may conclude by saying that Resveratrol is a very promising anti oxidant which may help us in dealing with variety of health issues. Researches are still going on, so that we may have a clearer picture regarding the uses and side-effects of using this as a supplement.

It is suggested that a General Practitioner must be consulted before taking these supplements and self-medication must be avoided.

The five best Resveratrol supplements are as under :

I hope the article was helpful. Wishing you all great health and beautiful skin. Take care of yourself because every woman is beautiful.

Doctors won’t make you healthy. 
Nutritionists won’t make you slim. 
Teachers won’t make you smart. 
Gurus won’t make you calm. 
Mentors won’t make you rich. 
Trainers won’t make you fit. 
Ultimately, you have to take responsibility. 
Save yourself.

Naval Ravikant

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