Sunscreen products are intended to help prevent sunburn, and broad-spectrum protection is essential to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, as well as IR and Blue lights.
SPF or Sun Protection Factor is a general proportion of how much burn from the sun insurance given by sunscreens. It permits consumers to look at the degree of sunburn protection given by various sunscreens. Higher the SPF, higher the protection level.
PA Scale is a popular parameter other than SPF. An abbreviate form for Protection Grade of UVA laid out by the Japanese. It basically informs regarding the degree of insurance towards UVA beams. PA+ implies the sunscreen gives some security against UVA beams, PA++ demonstrates moderate assurance while PA+++ shows generally excellent defensive capacities against UVA beams.
Absolutely yes! It has been now scientifically proven that High energy visible or Blue lights emitted from Mobile phones, laptops, etc. can cause ageing faster even compared to UV and IR rays. A sunscreen with blue lights protection is a must for our generation.
The vital distinction between these kinds of sunscreens lies by the way they block beams. Physical (mineral) sunscreens sit on the outer layer of your skin and go about as a shield, while chemical sunscreens sink into your skin and act more like sponge.
Some brands can cause clogged pores and flare acne. Look for a sunscreen which is totally Non-Comedogenic.
Yes, you can use a tinted sunscreen for your daily routine. Tinted sunscreens illuminates the skin as well as suitable for pigmented skin.
First of all, it should be broad spectrum. i.e., covering UVA, UVB, IR and HEV rays. Then, you should look for other parameters like Non-comedogenic, Water resistant, Paraben free.
Sunscreen should be applied approx. 20 mins before going out on the area naked in sun. however, it should be reapplied every 3-4 hours.
It has been now scientifically proven that sunscreens which are having Iron oxide also helps in treatment of melasma.
It has been now scientifically proven that sunscreens which are having Iron oxide also helps in treatment of melasma.
There are three life stages in a hair cycle- Anagen, Catagen and Telogen, Anagen being the longest. Hair solutions usually increase time of anagen stage and decrease of telogen period for longer hair life.
This is one of main side effects of minoxidil that when it drips down to face, it can cause Hirsutism (facial hair) which is not preferred by female consumers. You can try some other actives like Procapil, etc.
Minoxidil & Procapil are vasodilators that increase blood flow to hair follicles. Minoxidil and Procapil regrow hair by activating dormant hair follicles. However, Procapil rules out to be better due to its lesser side effects as compared to Minoxidil.
No, some products are formulated so that they are easily absorbed on scalp and there is no need to wash your hairs every day.
Yes, some medicated ones are better as they are having no SLS, having natural extracts like Procapil, Caffeine, Saw Palmetto extract, Arginine etc.
You can take supplements which are rich in Biotin and other vitamins as well as micronutrients which are not usually available in our day-to-day nutrition.
According to research, the caffeine in coffee can help stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss. Some studies found that caffeine helped block the effects of DHT in male hair follicles. It stimulated hair shaft elongation, resulting in longer, wider hair roots.
As per Pubmed, Adenosine significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and the thick hair rate. No side-effects were encountered during the trial. Adenosine improved hair loss in Japanese women by stimulating hair growth and by thickening hair shafts.
A shampoo which is mild, pH balanced, having no SLS, one having conditioning effect can be used after a hair transplant. It would be better if it has some hair regrowth actives like Procapil, Caffeine, Arginine, etc.
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, stimulates keratin production in hair and can increase the rate of follicle growth. It is not stored for long in the body - most of yours is from the foods you eat. In order to be effective, it needs to be consumed which can be both from diet or supplements.
Acne is caused by clogging of pores and inflammation of pilo-sebaceous unit (which includes your hair follicle and sebaceous glands). Hormones – androgens – increase sebum production from sebaceous glands and this allows the bacteria which causes acne to feed, grow and cause inflammation.
Some moisturizers can cause further obstruction of pores, thus flaring acne. However, there are some moisturizers which are very light which can be used in summer. Moreover, find a gel based moisturizer which contains acne treating actives.
It is a property of Salicylic acid to dry up the skin and clean the pores, thus reducing acne. However, there are some facewashes having some emollient actives like Allantoin which will stop your skin from drying.
People of all ages can get acne, but it's most common in teenagers due to hormonal changes.
In females with PCOS conditions are more prone to acne.
Yes, Stress can aggravate your acne.
There’s still research being done on the impact that diet can have on acne. Several studies show that low glycemic index food will improve your acne as it prevents spikes in your blood sugar.
• Use non-comedogenic products or oil-free products including moisturiser and
sunscreens.
• Use gentle cleanser to wash your face.
• Don’t pick or ‘pop’ your acne as it will leave scars.
• Don’t scrub your face if it feels oily as it can worsen acne and make your skin
sensitive.
• Wait 4 -6 weeks to see if acne treatment works. Be sure to spread the acne
medication on all acne-prone skin, not just on spots.
• See a dermatologist to treat your acne early.