Best Products For Acne Prone Skin In Summer : My Favorites

Nisha Malik — Wed, 17 May 2017 10:15:33 +0000

I have been getting a few emails to share my summer skincare products. I have acne-prone oily skin. I am going to list out the best products for oily & acne-prone skin during summer. There are few products that suit my skin type. The products are very basic & under budget. Some products are paraben-free while some products are organic/herbal. I keep on trying out new stuff but always come back to the products that I am going to list in this post today. Best Products For Oily Acne Prone Skin In Summer My first concern is to keep my skin acne-free. I choose those products which are noncomedogenic, non-creamy & let my skin breathe. I also hate to layer up a lot of products, otherwise my skin feels suffocating. Next, I try to exfoliate my skin with micro exfoliates like Glycolic & Salicylic acid instead of physical scrubs so that my acne-prone and sensitive skin does not get aggravated. For moisturization purposes, I like to use very basic water-based moisture or some time Jojoba Oil. Now, let’s move on to the products. Best Skin Care Products For Acne Prone Skin Cleansers -> Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Lotion , AhaGlow S Face Wash Cleansing is a basic step in skincare. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Lotion stays in my vanity all year long. I like to use it as a makeup/oil/grim dissolver. I massage this lotion on my face for a few minutes, wiping it off with cotton, which takes away all the dirt off the face. Then I use another face wash if I feel like. On contrary to popular belief, it is not only meant for dry skin but it is a nice face wash for all skin types. Oily & acne-prone skins need it more because, we have to use acne based harsh washes & treatments, which leave our skin in distress and all flaky. Cetaphil restores the skin’s pH level & calms it down taking away the redness. I sometimes, use it as a face mask too because the Vitamin E present in the face wash imparts nice glow on my face. Ahaglow S Face Wash is a strong face wash containing Glycolic acid & Salicylic acid. After using Ahaglow Face Wash, I moved on to AhaGlow S to reap the advantage of Salicylic Acid present in the face wash. It tightens my pores even during summer, exfoliates my skin while am not using a physical scrub & clears out my pores. I stopped using this face wash for about a month, my face got really dull & clogged. I rushed back to Ahaglow S & my skin was restored. Scrub -> Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Scrub Even though I use an exfoliating face wash, I still use a scrub out of the habit to exfoliate physically, or before using a face mask. Himalaya Neem Face Scrub needs no introduction. You all know, how amazing this face scrub (actually the whole range) is. It has the goodness of Turmeric & Neem which purifies the skin, cleansing out dirt & clogged pores while apricot granules take off the dead skin layer, leaving a fresh & clearer complexion. On top of that, it is a budget product. No doubt it is the number one product for oily & acne-prone skinned girls. Toner For Acne Free Skin For a long time, I kept on ignoring toner for my skin. Toners can be very useful for problematic skin. They could be used as a treatment. Kaya Acne Free Toner which contains Mandelic Acid has been great in clearing my existing acne and keeping my skin clear. If you want to go a bit higher, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Tonning Solution, would not disappoint you. It’s really strong. It stings every time you put it on your skin. It exfoliates the skin and keeps pores clean. Don’t need to use a physical scrub, if you are using this. Face Masks -> Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask , FabIndia Acne Control Clove Cream After using a scrub, it is a must to use a face mask while your face is still damp. I like to use Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask which contains Glycolic acid in addition to Green Tea. I have used 2-3 more products from the green tea range of Plum, like Plum Green Tea Toner & Mattifying Moisturizer, but it’s this face mask which I keep on repurchasing. You can read it’s the complete review here. Acne never leaves me alone, so I have to consistently use some acne control mask/ointment. I use such masks at night for the obvious reasons. FabIndia Acne Control Clove Cream is a sweetheart. It works on zits without any side effects. It actually improves texture while eating up the zit. It does not dry out skin though. It has a gel texture, just stings a bit initially. Overall, I totally love it. Moisturizer -> Clean-n-Clear Oil Free Moisturiser Skincare seals off with a moisturizer. I love using Clean-n-Clear Oil Free Moisturiser all year round. It suits my oily skin. It is a water-based lotion type moisturizer which is completely oil-free. I shall do a full review of this budget product. Update: Mamaearth Light moisturizer also works great for my skin. Also, Read – Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser Sunscreen -> Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 , La Shield Fisico Sunscreen SPF 50 Summer & Sunscreen, an unbeatable combination. Wearing at least SPF 30 is a must for the Indian Summer season. I like to wear light formulas & Aroma Magic Cucumber Sunscreen is one with nice sun protection as well as lightweight formula. It does not leave behind any white cast. Does not feel sticky or heavy on the skin. I shall be writing about this very soon. La Shield Fisico Sunscreen SPF 50 is a perfect matte sunscreen that keeps skin matte for hours. It’s a physical sunscreen and contains Zinc, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Oxide as it’s main ingredients. These ingredients are super helpful for acne-prone skin. SPF 50 with PA++ saves skin from UVA & UVB. Also Read – Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3 in 1 SunBlock Everything About Sunscreens Top 6 Mamaearth Skincare Products For Oily Acne Prone Skin Apart from the above products, I have been using Rosewater to tone my skin. Not using any special toners such as La Roche Posay Effaclar Astringent or anything else. I am on a break from the commercial toners. If you remember I got Concentrated Rose Water form Kodaikanal. I have been diluting this concentration with Divya Rose Water from Patanjali and using it as a toner & as a mist. I like the freshness that it gives to my skin. I like to use new things, but then problematic skin needs some basic care & some loyal products to stay the same. I am sure, you guys must have used & liked at least one product from the list. Let’s talk about your favorites. Leave your comments below. Nisha Malik ❤ Facebook | Instagram

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Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask : Review

Nisha Malik — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:44:03 +0000

Sreeparna recently reviewed Plum Matte Moisturiser, I realized I also have a fabulous product from Plum (that too from the Green Tea range) which deserves appreciation on HOG. I am talking about Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask, which is a clay mask specially formulated for combination, oily & acne prone skin. It also contains Glycolic Acid which is another fabulous ingredient for troubles skin. Plum has different skin care ranges such as Aloe, Green Tea, Chocolate etc. I have tried many products from different ranges but Green Tea Clear Face Mask is my favourite from Plum without second thoughts. About Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask Plum does not use parabenes, pthalates, propylene glycol ,SLS ,DEA, PABA and animal derived ingredients. This fact makes Plum products quite exotic for all those who detest using such chemicals on their skin. Talking about the green tea face mask, it is formulated for acne prone, combination & oily skin which need little more cleansing and soothing action. Green Tea is a powerful anti-oxidant. Clay absorbs extra oil/sebum from skin. Glycolic Acid clears out dead skin. Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask is composed of all these powerful and amazing ingredients. Refer to the outer carton pictures given below for the original claims by Plum. Price Rs. 475 for 60g. Buy here. Ingredients How To Use Apply a thin layer of the face pack over cleansed face. Wait for 30 minutes or until the face mask is dry. Wash off with cold water and pat with a towel. Apply light moisturizer if required. My Current Favorite Night Gel : Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel Packaging The face mask comes in a transparent glass pot with white lid. The pot has Plum’s logo and other important information about the face pack. The glass pot comes in a white coloured outer box containing instructions to use, ingredients, about , price etc. It is advised to be used once a week only. Colour, Texture & Smell It is a clay based face pack. It looks like a fuller earth pack initially. The texture is very smooth and fine. It spreads on face very easily. Also it is easily washable. It has a cooling, refreshing & mild sweet smell. My Experience I have oily & acne prone skin. Clay packs are most suitable for this type of skin. This face pack is great for weekly DIY facials. I get little lazy during winter but summer makes my skin cry for little pampering. This face pack is easy to spread on face due to its fine texture and perfect consistency. It takes 15-20 minutes to completely dry, and then I wash it without much hassle. I am left with smooth and clear face even if I use it after a long period. It starts working from first application. I feel my face more radiant and taut. Pore looks smaller I do not know why, because the pack does not even claim so. It’s a bonus. It is little costly though, but it lasts about 2 months since you are supposed to use it once a week only. I have noticed that after few usages, it tends to get little dry in consistency. I add water or rose water to use it further. But there is no discrepancy in the after effects. Likes Fine & smooth texture. Contains Green Tea & Glycolic Acid. Leaves skin clearer, smoother & matte Pore appears minimized. Calms down skin redness. No allergies/ breakouts. Mild refreshing smell. Devoid of harmful chemicals. Plum doesn ot test on animals. Dislikes Little pricey. Summary : ❤❤❤❤❤ I bet who ever has used this face pack, would be a fan by now. It is a great product for combination, oily & acne prone skin. Visible results from first use. Face looks clearer, smoother & calmer. A must have for troubled skin during summer. Also check out other products from the Plum Green Tea Range : Plum Green Tea Matte Moisturizer Plum Green Tea Alcohol Free Toner Plum Green Tea Skin Clarifying Concentrate Plum Green Tea Renewed Clarity Night Gel Have you used this face mask? XOXO

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