Which oil is best for the face and body in winter — castor, almond or olive oil? I have oily skin. Will it increase the growth of facial hair? What should I do for an even complexion? — Sunakshi
Avoid soap and use a cleansing cream or gel. Apply a moisturising lotion or a sunscreen if you are going out in the sun. At night, after cleansing, massage your face for 3 to 4 minutes with a nourishing cream to which a few drops of water have been added. Wipe off the excess cream with moist cotton wool. Once daily, at any time, mix egg yolk or pure almond oil with honey and apply it on your face. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Weekly salon facials and massages would help.
“There could be genetic factors (the problem could be running in the family), hormonal imbalances, or reaction to a particular drug. Each type of acne requires different treatment and a beautician is not equipped to deal with that,” says Dr Sachin Dhawan, dermatologist, Armetis Health Institute, Gurgaon.
Quit it
Natasha recommends a basic regime of cleansing, toning and moisturising skin every night, as well as not scrimping on the quality of products. Even if you’ve had a late night, you should still remove makeup before bed. Invest in a quality makeup remover, and ensure you scrub off every last bit of mascara before applying any skincare products.
“The fact is that when it comes to premature skin ageing, the sun is the single biggest factor.” She goes on to explain that the sun increases free radical activity, which causes collagen fibres to break down and the melanin in your skin cells to increase, which is what creates pigmentation in your skin. Do you still think that applying that extra dollop of cream is a waste of time?
“Acne, no matter how chronic or severe, can be cured, but hiding it under layers of makeup can cause more harm. A large number of adolescents, who have acne problem, don’t know how to deal with it. Instead of camouflaging it with makeup, they must go to a doctor for treatment,” says dermatologist Dr Deepti Dhillon, Appleskin Clinic.
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