Before Summer Arrives… : Survive Summer Easily

Nisha Malik — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 23:35:50 +0000

I wish .. this spring never ends & the summer never comes… oh my vivid dreams. Summer brings sweat, hot flushes & tan. Only there are few breezy evenings that can give little sighs of relief. The freshness of bath gets lost as soon as you step out of the shower. You reach out for blotting sheets every hour. But summer awaits us with it’s arms wide open. It’s coming to us. The only thing that we can do is to be summer ready. Do not forget these very small things if you want to sail through summer with ease…. Lightweight Clothes You might have already packed your woolens by now, since Indian Summer is already here. It’s early & will stay till late. But just packing your woolens does not make you summer ready. You need to redo your closet with summer essential clothing too. Cotton is every body’s favorite fabric to wear during summer. It also comes in different verities plus you get a lot of options when coming to the designs. Similarly there are many more such lightweight fabrics which lets your skin breathe through. They keep your skin cool by letting air pass through it. Sunscreen/ Sunblock A sunblock protects you against the UVB rays of the sun, while a sunscreen is formulated to protect you against the UVA rays of the sun. But with the advancement in technology, there are many products that gives broad spectrum protection against UVA as well as UVB rays of the sun. Choose your sunscreen or sunblock wisely depending on the amount of that you spend outdoors. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 50+& PA++ Jovees Sun Block UVA/UVB with Anjeer & Carrot Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3-in-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock SPF 40 PA+++ Use Lightweight Skin Care & Makeup Products Ditch those heavy moisturizers & go for lightweight skin care products that would not make your skin sweaty. If you like, you can go for water based or gel based consistencies to soothe your skin. Do not suffocate your skin with heavy makeup. You should opt for powder based foundations/blushes if you must use one. You can use tinted sunscreen which gives you coverage as well as sun protection. Do Not Forget Your Hair & Body Wash your hair every other day if you are out daily. Because there are chances that your scalp gets more dirt & oil deposited Also try to cover your skin as much as possible while you are outdoors to keep away tan. Apply sunscreen/sunblock to your body parts which are open & exposed to the sun like your hands & feet. Be Friends With Face Mist Face Mists can rejuvenate skin instantly. You can use them any time, any where. The face mists might be as simple as rose water or a much hyped product such as a spring water (from any brand). Face mists might seem just plain water but most of them are power packed with light moisturizers, which would give you a plumped skin instantly. Summer Hats & Goggles They really bring out the queen in you. Don’t you agree? I know, you can’t use a hat always & every where, but yeah a nice aviator would only enhance your personality & would add to your style statement. Now coming to the technical factor, get a nice pair of shades with UA/UV filters to protect your precious eyes. Skin beneath & around eyes is very fragile & sun rays can really damage them beyond repair, hence protect them. Fruits & Juices Eat fresh & look fresh. During summer, you might not feel to eat much, but feeding on fruits & juices is really good idea. It’s just going to add to your overall health & beauty. In case you do feel like eating solid food, have some salad or few slices of fruits. Coconut water is another great way to quench your thirst if you think fruits juices are too sweet for you. Drink As Much As you Can Water is going to save you. Drink enough water every day. You might want to set reminders, if you are quite forgetful about drinking water (like me). It is believed that, by the time you realize you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. So do not let that happen. Reach out for water every now and then, keep it in front of you and within the reach of your arm so that you do not forget or feel lazy to grab it & drink it. Relax & Rest Enough Get enough sleep, and try to relax often. Plan your day. Always stay equipped with sun protection & water. Do not skip your breakfast. Exercising daily or almost daily is a good idea too, as it will keep your body & mind healthy. So these were my few tips, you must be aware of every single thing wrote above. I just wanted to remind you about this, that’s all. Stay Summer Safe!!!

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Pre & Post Holi Care : Crash Course

Nisha Malik — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:34:22 +0000

All geared up to play Holi? Cool. So I hope you also know there are some small things that will help you play Holi without having to worry about ruining your skin & hair. Holi colors can be really harsh on your hair & skin and can suck out the natural oil out, making them rough, dry & damaged. I am putting up some pointers here so that you can enjoy this festival of colors, without having to worry about the after effects of the colors on your skin and hair. These are all tried and tested ways to stay safe without compromising on the fun part. Below are some Pre-Holi precautions that will save you from after Holi horrors: Choose The Right Outfit Holi is a festival with a dress code. White is the best color to wear before stepping into the Holi Jam. The clothes would be ruined for life, no doubt. In case you have some old white/ light colored clothes lying around use them. It is not important to wear white clothes, unless you really want to take those perfect after Holi pictures for your insta account. You can wear any color. Make sure it covers you totally & perfectly. You should wear well fitted clothes as opposed to baggy clothes so that your skin has minimal contact with colors. You clothes should cover your body parts perfectly to minimize the risk of damaging your skin from colors. Also make sure your clothes won’t go transparent after you are splashed with a water bucket while running around. Also slather a layer of Coconut or Olive oil on your body or at least to the exposed parts of your body to create a protective layer on your skin. Put Your Makeup On Yeah, you read it right. I am asking you to wear your makeup. Put a nice foundation layer on your skin most importantly if you are going to play dry holi (playing Holi with dry colors only). It’s to protect your skin from the harmful reaction that some colors might have on your skin. In case you do not have any foundation lying around, you can wear a BB cream or any that sort of thing so that you have a protective shield on your face (do not forget your neck). Once you are done playing Hoil, you will notice it is easy to take off all the color since your foundation did not let it penetrate into your skin. Do not forget to put your lip balm on your lips. In case you are going to play wet Holi, I guess a lot of water will be involved. You should put a layer of coconut or baby oil, since foundation will definitely wash away. Bun Is The Way To Go Hair are as important to protect from harmful chemical laden colors as your skin. You must oil your hair with Coconut Oil or Olive Oil & put them into a bun before showing your fun colors. This will save you from all the after Holi hair spas. Hydrate Yourself Well I don’t think I need to explain this. You need to stay well hydrated every day. When it’s a festival, you must not forget to hydrate yourself from within. Dehydration can have severe and direct bad effects on your hair and skin while you might not even have a clue about it. General Things To Take Care For A Fun Filled Holi Always opt for natural & herbal colors. In case you wear lenses, take them off and instead opt for glasses for the day. Stay away from mud games. In case color gets into your eyes, never rub them. Wash your eyes repetitively with water until the color is out. In case you still feel irritation or there is swelling or redness in and around eyes, go to see a doctor ASAP. Never force someone to play Holi against their will. It won’t be fun for any one. You can only insist but leave the decision to the person. Post Holi Care For Skin & Hair In case you are a heavy Holi player, you would surely attract color on to your body and hair. Do not panic. Just chill & do not try to take off the color at once by rubbing your skin vigorously. Instead do this: If you followed Pre-Holi Precautions & wore foundation, take it off with a makeup remover or baby oil. Most of the color would come off easily. In case your foundation was not waterproof and you played wet Holi there might be chances that you skin might have some stains. Be gentle with your skin. Apply generous amount of Coconut/Olive/Baby oil while rubbing slowly and allowing the oil to dissolve the color. Let the color stay on your skin for few minutes before wiping it with wet cotton pad. In case you still have some color left on your skin, let it be. Just do not over cleanse, or you will hurt your skin. The color will come off soon if you keep on repeating the oil cleansing for next few days. Moisturize your skin with heavy moisturizers & body lotions after you have taken a shower. This will heal your skin if it has been damaged by the colors. Be gentle with your hair too. Do not rub your hair /roots vigorously to take out the color. Oil your hair & use a mild/ herbal shampoo. Do not just pour unusual amount of shampoo to your scalp this will dry out your scalp beyond repair. In case the color does not come out completely of your hair, let it be there, until next 2 – 3 days, when you shampoo again. But do not shampoo before oiling your hair. You can use coconut or olive oil. The oil will dissolve the color and help you take it out completely in a few washes. Let’s welcome the festival of colors with little precaution so that we are saved from after Holi hassle. Would you like to add more? You are most welcome. Love. Diclaimer : I do not own all the images. Image Source : Google Image

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