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Hey Everyone !! Thank you for stopping by. In this article I’ll cover the types of immunity, foods that helps in strengthening your immunity and tips to boost your immunity naturally. What is immunity? Immunity is the defensive power of the body which helps the body in protecting against various infections or pathogens. There are two types of immunity- 1.        Innate immunity 2.        Adaptive/acquired immunity What is innate immunity? ·          This type of immunity is present since birth ·          It acts as the first line of defence. ·          No previous exposure of antigen is required for activation of innate immunity. ·          It is non-specific in nature. ·          No memory is seen in innate immunity. What are the components of innate immunity? The major components of innate immunity are- 1.        Epithelial barriers like skin which helps in blocking the entry of environmental microbes/ pathogens. 2.        Various cells- li

Hey 👋 Hope you are doing well. In this blog post I'll discuss all about the benefits of azelaic acid in skincare. What is azelaic acid ? Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid which can be obtained from wheat, rye, barley. It is also produced by the yeast that is naturally present on our skin. Azelaic acid is a common skincare ingredient that is prescribed as topical medications by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne marks, uneven skin tone. Usually the medical prescriptions of azelaic acid are 15%- 20% depending on the severity of the skin condition and treatment required. Over the counter creams that are available in the drugstore are usually of lower concentration, most commonly 10%. In what forms azelaic acid can be used in skincare? Azelaic acid is prescribed in the forms of creams, lotions, bars. As it takes some time to work on the skin, azelaic acid is not the first choice of treatment for acne, but it definitely gives relief to melasma, h

Hi 👋 Thank you for stopping by 🙂 Hope you are doing great 👍 In today's post I am sharing my experience with the newly launched Mcaffeine Cappuccino Coffee Face Mask with salicylic acid and kaolin for acne prone skin. I am a big fan of wash off clay masks and when they are combined with ingredients like salicylic acid it's a must try for me.  Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) which helps in clearing out the pores. It has keratolytic properties that helps in dissolving the dead skin cell layers, reduces sebum production and cleans dirt and debris which can cause comedones and acne. Coming to the product details- What does the product say ? This cappuccino coffee mask is especially designed for oily acne prone skin. With the goodness of salicylic acid and kaolin it helps in controlling excess sebum production and prevents future breakouts.  Almond milk helps in nourishing the skin. Coffee and caffeine have antioxidant properties which prevents free radical

In today's post I am sharing my review on Dr. Sheth’s Clarifying Sulphur Mask. Sulphur is an important mineral in the body which helps in preventing the cells from oxidative damage and stress.  Topical sulphur products help in reducing sebum production, removes dead skin cell layers, acts as an antimicrobial agent and helps in unclogging pores. Sulphur has been used for many years for the treatment of fungal infections, mild form of acne seborrheic dermatitis etc. application of sulphur based products also helps in treating malassezia folliculitis (fungal acne). Coming to the product details-  What does the product say ?  This clay mask is specially formulated for acne prone skin. It contains sulphur and clay along with ingredients like niacinamide, cinnamomum bark extract to control sebum production and prevent acne formation. Ingredients- ( from the official website )  Exfoliating: Sulphur  Cleansing clay: Bentonite | Kaolin  Hydrating: Liquid Paraffin | Glycerin | Le

Hi, Thank you for stopping by 🙂 Hope you are doing great 👍 Today I am going to talk about my skin savior treatment cream, whom I run towards whenever something goes wrong with any of the skincare products. The Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream is an absolutely gorgeous blue colored cream which helps in soothing and calming irritated skin. What does the product say? It claims to soothe and calm the skin from irritation and stress. Ingredients - (from the website) Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric, Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide 3, Polysorbate 60, BeesWax, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl, Acrylate Crosspolym

 

 

When it comes to acne prone skin there are some ingredients that I absolutely love . One of them is salicylic acid. It is an amazing ingredient for acne prone skin.  Salicylic acid is a potent BHA or beta hydroxy acid which is used widely in skincare, prescribed by many dermatologists for treating mild to moderate forms of acne. Salicylic acid has keratolytic properties which helps in dissolving dead skin cell layers which helps in unclogging pores. It also helps in reducing inflammation which can reduce the size of existing acne too.  Acne can be both inflammatory or non-inflammatory. Salicylic acid serums and masks are a good way to reduce blackheads and whiteheads on the skin which can contribute to future breakouts. In today's post I'm reviewing the newly launched 2 percent salicylic acid mask by The DermaCo. Coming to the product details-  What does the product say ? This wash off mask is mainly targeted towards blemish prone or acne prone skin. It contains Key

Hi 👋 Thank you for stopping by 🙂 Hope you are doing great 👍 Today I am going to review Minimalist Vitamin C serum. I have tried so many vitamin C serums till date and I must say this one has made a place in my favourites list. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which helps in preventing free radical damage. It also helps in preventing early signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles and boosts collagen synthesis. Vitamin C works great on acne marks sunspots and other types of hyperpigmentation. It has also shown good results in the patients of melasma. There are various forms of vitamin C which are available as over the counter serums. The most common ones are L-ascorbic acid, ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate. Out of these L-ascorbic acid is the least stable form. If not stored properly it oxidizes very fast and renders the product ineffective. Coming to Minimalist Vitamin C Serum product details. This is a glow boosting serum which contains 10% ethy

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which prevents the cells from free radical damage. Consuming a good vitamin C rich diet helps in building immunity and prevents early signs of aging. However if you are dealing with some hyperpigmentation, dark spots, dullness on the skin adding a good percentage of topical vitamin C serum can help your skin to glow with health. In today's post I am sharing my experience with the newly launched Vitamin C Serum by Plum . Plum is an Indian brand which has a huge range of skincare and haircare products.  This brand is now coming up with a very good range of products which are free from artificial fragrance and contain potent actives. Coming to the details- What does the product say? This serum is packed with Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (EAA) boosted by natural antioxidants from Japanese mandarin and Kakadu Plum for reducing dullness, sunspots, hyperpigmentation and plumping up the skin. Ingredients-  Aqua, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (eq. to 15% Vitamin