Words of Anu

If your night time skin care routine doesn’t involve a night cream, then your skin is bereft of a lot of benefits that can help in its renewal and give a beautiful glow the next morning. This is because during the night time, our skin is at rest and tends to absorb more nutrients than usual. Hence, aiding your skin with a good night cream can help to fight with a lot of problems like fine lines, skin ageing, pigmentation, dry patches, etc.

The night cream does it work throughout your sleeping time and you wake up to a glowing, fresh and smooth face. I have come up with some night creams suitable for dry and oily skin beauties which may help in your skin repair and you may flaunt that glow the next morning. 😉

==> For Dry Skin :

I have two options for people with dry skin. You may use anyone which you find more suitable for your skin

• Biotique Bio Wheat Germ FIRMING Night Cream : This is a nice pick for people with dry skin as it a thick cream suitable to heal those dry patches, fine lines and wrinkles. This cream contains wheat germ which is not only a good hydrating ingredient but also locks in the moisture. Click Here To Buy.
  Price – 230/-
   
• Himalaya Youth Eternity Night Cream : This is also a nice option to consider. It has a light fragrance, blends in the skin very easily and doesn’t leave any oily residue. The best part is that it comes in a pump packaging, so you pump out the required product and the rest of the cream is left untouched. Click Here To Buy.
  Price – 499/-
  

==> For Oily Skin :

• Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel: Its very tricky to select moisturizers and creams for oily skin because any excess moisture may cause break outs and acne. We need a balance of moisture in our night cream. This gel is one such product. It is neither too creamy nor completely gel based, so it gives an adequate amount of moisture to our skin. Click Here To Buy.
  Price – 575/-
  
  

==> For Normal to Combination Skin :

• Ecotique Saffron Oil : It is a perfect match for a night cream for people with normal skin. Needless to mention the benefits of saffron, this oil works wonders to the skin. Though it is on an expensive side but a very small amount is required for each use so the whole bottle can last for a few months. Also, don’t forget to check the discounts. Even though it is an oil but it is not at all sticky and blends in very well. It helps in reducing signs of ageing, pigmentation and blemishes. It can used by dry skin beauties too. Click Here To Buy.
  Price – 1199/-
  
  

==> Very Dry Skin :

• Kama Ayurveda Night Cream : If you are struggling with very dry skin, tired of reapplying creams and moisturizers to those white patches and still hunting for suitable products, then I will definitely recommend this night cream : Kama Ayurveda Rejuvenating And Brightening Ayurvedic Night Cream. Though this is a very expensive cream but each drop of it is worth it. It renews the skin, evens out the skin tone, gives a youthful glow, has antiseptic properties, etc. In all it is a treat to your skin. Click Here To Buy.
  Price – 1950/-
  
• Nature’s Co Night Cream : You may also use this cream if you have very dry skin. It is a very thick cream which can heal those dry patches and make it soft and supple. This cream is also not in an affordable range but to heal those dry patches, this may help you and end your struggle in finding the perfect hydrating product. Click Here To Buy. 
  Price – 995/-
  I hope you may get to pick your perfect night cream through this post, if yes, do let me know in the comment section below. Also, don’t forget to check out the discounts, this will help you save a lot of money. If these products work well for you, I would be happy to know about it.

Finally winters have arrived. The season of fog, cold breeze, roasted sweet potatoes, gajar ka halwa and what not. 😀
But this season comes with some extra care for people with dry skin because their skin gets too dry, itchy and flaky. It is difficult to keep your skin moist in such a cold weather and the hunt for moisture retaining products go on and on.

If you are struggling with dry skin, then you may try this routine involving products which will retain the moisture in your skin and make it soft and supple.

1. Face wash – Do not wash your face more than twice a day as it will take away all the moisture from your skin. Also, make sure not to use hot water for washing your face instead you may use warm water. For dry skin, one needs a face wash that not only cleanses the skin but also prevents it from drying, so always look for soap free cleansers. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one such option. It is a  mild cleanser which leaves skin soft and smooth. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 428/-.

2. Toner- A toner is really good for dry skin to wipe out dirt from the pores but make sure to use alcohol free toners because alcohol tends to dry out the skin. I find rose water as the best toner for dry skin because it is very hydrating, soothing and nourishing. You may use rose water from any brand but the one I would suggest is the VLCC Rose Water Toner, one of the best toners in an affordable range. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 150/-.
3. Scrub – Scrubbing your face with a scrub twice a week is very essential to get rid of dead skin cells. But make sure not to use very gritty and harsh scrubs as they might damage your skin. One of the mild scrubs which you may try is the Biotique Bio Walnut Purifying & Polishing Scrub. It has walnut oil to replenish your skin as well as soft granules to remove the dead skin. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 199/-.

4. Mask – A well hydrating face mask will help restore the moisture of your dry skin. Use a mask twice a week after scrubbing your face. You may try Aroma Magic Hydrating Seaweed Pack for that baby soft skin. It has a gel consistency and gives a dewy and fresh look to the skin. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 395/-.

5. Moisturizer – The most important step for dry skin is moisturizing. People with such skin type look for such a product which can lock in the moisture and keep the skin hydrated for a longer time. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion For Sensitive Or Dry Skin is one such product. It binds in the moisture, improves the texture of the skin and keeps it hydrated for a long time. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 684/-.

6. Sunblock – No skincare routine is complete without a sunscreen. Sunscreen is a must for all skin types in any weather. To prevent pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, etc, always wear a sunscreen before stepping out. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ is a nice light weight sunscreen which you may use. Though it is oil free, still it works well for dry skin and doesn’t leave a white cast on the face. Click Here To Buy.
Price – 549/-.

I hope this routine helps you in treating your dry skin. If you have tried some other products and they have worked well on you, do share in the comment section. Also, if this routine works well for you, I would be happy to know about it. Till then, stay hydrated. 😉

 

Struggling with those pesky and painful pimples on your face? Did that tiny little zit spoil your look for an important event? Are you tired of hiding those acne scars? If yes, then welcome to the club of acne prone skin beauties.. 😀

Dealing with pimples and the scars they leave behind is a big pain. What to use and what not to is a big challenge. We spend so much time and money looking for the best anti acne products but at times they work well and at times they don’t. So, you may follow this routine to say good bye to your acne.

1. Face Wash – For treating acne and its scars, Pond’s Pimple Clear Face Wash is the one which I found really effective. It washes away all the oil, gunk and dirt from the skin and heals acne marks too. You can definitely try this and see the difference in a few days. It is one of the most effective yet affordable face wash I have come across. Click Here To Buy.
   Price – 69/-
   
2. Toner – I have seen many people who skip this step but a toner is very important in any skincare regime for oily skin. After washing your face, take some toner on a cotton pad and wipe your face. It helps to regulate the pore size and cleanse the pores. You may use Lotus Herbals Basil tone Cucumber Basil Clarifying And Balancing Toner. Enriched with extracts of Basil and cucumber, it is very soothing for acne prone skin. Click Here To Buy. 
   Price – 265/-
   
3. Scrub – We must scrub our face twice a week. This is really important to get rid of the dead skin, impurities, blackheads and excess oil. You may use Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub. Needless to mention the benefits of neem for acne, so this will absolutely make a huge difference to your acne and its scars. Click Here To Buy.
   Price – 135/-
   
4. Mask- When we are talking about skincare routine, we can not forget the mask. This step should also be done twice a week after scrubbing. A mask is really important to deeply cleanse the skin, absorb all the excess oil and leave a refreshing effect. The one which is my absolute favorite is the Plum Green Tea Clear Face Mask. Green tea is a really good ingredient for acne prone skin, so this mask will help in controlling acne. You may also use it as a spot treatment. Click Here To Buy.
   Price – 490/-
   
5. Moisturizer- We often believe the myth that oily skin doesn’t need a moisturizer and so we skip this step. But that’s not the right thing to do because in the absence of a moisture layer, our skin tends to produce more oil which may lead to acne. So, a water-based or a non oily moisturizer is a must have product. You may use Lakme Peach Milk Moisturizer SPF 24 PA Sunscreen Lotion. This has a very light texture and absorbs very well. Click Here To Buy.
   Price – 240/-
   
6. Sunblock – One of the most most important product is a good sunblock. Not using a sunblock is the reason behind most of our issues like acne, pigmentation, dark spots, wrinkles, fine lines, etc. So, definitely include a sunblock in you vanity. You may use Lotus Herbals Safe Sun 3-In-1 Matte Look Daily Sunblock SPF-40. It gives a matte effect plus it has a light tint to it which evens out the skin tone. Click Here To Buy.
   Price – 415/-
   These are all the products I found effective in getting rid of acne. If you like this routine, do tell me in the comments below. Also, if you have tried some other product which you found really effective for acne, feel free to share the same. I would love to try those too. 🙂