All About Serums.

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SO, today I am going to discuss about serums. Usually when it comes to this stage, its always confusing for most of them. So today i will be clearing all that. So keep reading to know about facial serums, what are they?, do you really need to use one?, do they really have any benefits?, etc etc

A Serum has activated ingredients which will help prevent or heal a skin issue. Serums are the top picks in any skin care. They absorb quickly into the skin because of the small size of the molecules unlike your regular lotion/cream.  So, they should be applied right on your skin before anything.

Since serums are very activated, you don't really need too much. A little goes a long way. Care should be taken that you do not over apply them, as, they have a tendency to irritate the skin when used too much and may cause redness if applied too liberally.

 Serums are definitely the most expensive ones in skin care, but they are definitely worth it because 80% of the caring/treatment/healing is offered by a  facial serum. They lock in moisture and works wonders on your skin effectively.

Just like any other skin care product, you need to use serum twice daily. Since you need very little amount of the product, a serum bottle will last you for months together. Apply serum with one or two fingers and massage thoroughly into the skin so as to avoid wasting the serum on your hands.

So, there are different kind of serums for different skin types. There are mostly water based ones. Some are oil based ones. If you have oily/combination skin, use the water based ones and if you have very dry skin, then the oil based serums are the best.

Serums also come for different purposes, like for anti-aging, sun damage, hyper pigmentation, uneven skin, redness, whitening, acne, wrinkles, etc. So choose one that you need the most at that time.

Serums rich in peptides can help boost collagen and elastin production and restore firmness to the skin.

Serums formulated with retinol can help accelerate cellular renewal and can brighten the skin and make it appear more luminous and smooth.

There are these overnight-serums which are great. They have essential oils and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help the skin to repair itself overnight and make sure that skin's barrier function is working at its best.

Serums are very important and you should never skip them. You can tell the difference from the first use itself as they are very strong. Your skin will feel a lot more  smooth and soft and will have that radiance with the use of a serum. It basically works wonders on your skin, which makes you never want to skip it.

The main reason to use a good serum is to get the added nourishment to the deeper layers of your skin, giving a luminous glow to your skin.

Using a serum regularly can give your skin a firmer, smoother texture, make pores appear smaller and increase moisture levels. But, serums only moisturize to a minimal extent. So, it is advised to use them in conjunction to heavier moisturizers.

Serums are rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins and your skin will feel great. Such serums are genrally used to improve skin tone and reduce winkles, but there are so many different kinds of serums in the market today, as mentioned above.

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Tone it right!

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So, today i am going to tell you guys about toning. Toning is also done after cleansing. It is more like a finishing touch to cleansing.

Toning is like closing all your pores after you've cleaned them which the cold water might not have done. It soothes and calms your skin and prevents irritation. Makes a smooth base for serum or moisturizer. But there are a few things that you might not have known about toning, which i am going to tell you guys now, so keep reading to know.

As toning is just used as a finishing to touch to cleansing, many people feel that it is unnecessary and don't do it everyday. Some feel that it can be completely skipped. But it is very important to tone your face after cleansing and/or exfoliating. Toning is not just a finishing touch. It is a lot more than that.

Toning Closes your pores tight. It prevents oil production and excess sweating. Toning also soothes and calms your skin. Toning is very important, especially if you wear makeup. Since most of us do wear makeup, we gotta put in more skin care on our face before we let the makeup touch our face.

Before toning, i would suggest you to run an ice cube all over you face so that you can stay oil free for longer. Toning can also remove any cleanser residue or oil/makeup remover/ makeup residue from your skin. It is advisable to tone your face twice daily.

There are three kinds of toners.

Mild
These are the ones which are mostly used. They usually contain water and glycerin. They keep the moisture in the outermost layers of skin while shrink the appearance of your pores.

Tonic.
These are slightly strong. They a have a little bit of alcohol in them. You mostly find cleansing toners or exfoliating toners in this type.

Astringents.
These are the strongest types. These are mostly suitable for oily skinned beauties. Mostly you will treatment tonic in this type. They have a bit more alcohol than the other two type and it is not very natural and not recommended for people with sensitive skin.

The most common type of natural mild toner is rose water which is amazing. It works for almost all types of skins.

Make sure that your toner is always stored in the refrigerator rather than with the rest of your skin care. When toners are cold, they work even better and they will help prevent excess oil. Toners also balance the skin's PH level so it is advisable to use one right after you've cleansed before putting on any other product on your face.

There are different toners for different skin types.
If you have just normal skin, then you can use the regular mild ones.

If you have severe acne/acne prone skin then I would suggest that you use the cleansing or the exfoliating ones which will do a thorough job of cleaning your face while the properties of a toner work on your face.

If you have severe skin problems due to sun damage or premature aging, then there are some toners which are specially formulated for a specific skin issue.

If you have very very sensitive skin, then you need not use the harsh toners in the market. You can make one on your own.

Green tea bags.

Store the used green tea bags in the refrigerator for a day, and it directly can be used as a toner on your face. It is perfect for people with oily/combination skin.

Rose water.

Boil some rose petals in distilled and filter out the rose petals, and store the water in a small spray bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Make sure that you use it within a week or two.
You can make distilled water by boiling the water in a kettle and putting a bowl in it and close it with a lid and put ice cubes on the lid, for few minutes and you will get distilled water in the bowl.

Make sure that you put a moisturizer and sun-block on after your skin care if you want to protect your pampered skin. Without moisturizer and sun block, everything that you do earlier just goes to a waste. So never skip them.

So, that's it. It's all about the basic skin care.

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Exfoliate with Care.

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So, today i am going to talk you through about exfoliating. It is the step that you do after cleansing and it is very important to exfoliate your skin. I am going to tell you guys how to do it right.


So, after you have washed your face, its time to exfoliate.  
What is Exfoliation?

Exfoliating involves the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's outermost surface. Exfoliation is involved in the process of all facials, during microdermabrasion, or chemical peels at medical spas. It can also be done at home with ease by exfoliating products.

Why Exfoliate?
Exfoliation deeply cleanses our skin.
Smoothens  and refines your skin giving it a radiant glow.
Prevents pre-mature ageing.


You can exfoliate by using a brush or by using a facial scrub. Exfoliating helps prevent premature ageing. It treats/heals sun damage, acne, blackheads and whiteheads. 

Make sure that you know your skin type before you exfoliate. Your skin type and the strength of the treatment method determines how often you should exfoliate. If you have very sensitive skin, you must limit your exfoliation and use a mild treatment. If you have oily/combination skin which is acne prone, then you can use a heavy treatment with more granules.

You can of course exfoliate in winter. some people may think that it may make our skin dry and flakey, but exfoliating only removes the dead skin cells. During winter, exfoliation can be limited but not omitted. Use a good moisture after you exfoliate.

Some women feel that since it removes your dead skin cells, "the more, the better". This isn't actually true. Exfoliating everyday or too often is not required. Especially for women with too oily or too dry skin. If you scrub off the surface layer of dead skin too often, your body will overcompensate by producing more oil or becoming even drier.

  Some feel that scrubbing dry is more effective. ( Seriously, i used to feel and do the same) Scrubbing your dry face is not  very good idea. Like any other effort meant to supercharge your exfoliation efforts ( and results) this leads to all kinds of damage. It's painful to even think about it. Always make sure that you've got water in the mix when you exfoliate.

Exfoliation also fades away your tan in the long run. But, if you want to detan, excessive scrubbing is not the solution. You don't need to scrub more than twice a week. Maximum thrice. If you have very dry skin, then once a week is enough  and you're good to go.

Don't forget to exfoliate you're neck, because you're neck shows the first signs of ageing. It is important to exfoliate to prevent the fine lines on your neck. 

Make sure that you do not put too much pressure while you exfoliate as it may cause redness and it is so painful.

If you are very sensitive to using chemical products then you can make your own scrub using the ingredients which you can easily find in your kitchen.

Sugar Lemon Scrub.
Slice a lemon into half and dip it into a bowl of sugar and rub it on your face gently. The sugar acts as an exfoliant while the lemon brightens your skin up.

Coffee scrub.
After taking the coffee decoction out, you can use the coffee's powdery paste(i don't know what that's called :P) directly. Coffee is a great scrub. It tightens your skin and also reduces cellulite, so not just on the face, but you can use this on any part of you body.

One last thing, exfoliate regularly, but not daily.

That's it! :D
That's all I know about exfoliating :P
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