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Articles: My Thoughts | Be your own Beautician
- Ms. kiran A
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On warm days, wearing light-coloured cotton clothing and socks can help you stay cool and fresh
Wear sunscreen. What’s the use of all the cleansing, toning and moisturising if you don’t protect your skin from those extremely harmful ultraviolet rays.
Many recent products like hair gels to set hair to desired style and dyes available in market to look perfect at any age (remember always better to avoid hair dyes..if there is no need please dont use !). Most of hair sprays contain alcohol percentage which can really take toll on your hair in the long run ,, so minimise the use of hair sprays,)
Always try to towel dry your hair after headbath insted of depending on hair dryers,hairdryers can dry ur skin.always use thermal conditioners while drying hair.
List of few natural products used in cosmetics
Allantoin: A botanical extract said to heal and soothe. Used in creams and topical preparations for the skin.
Almond Oil: Vegetable oil derived from almonds with softening properties. Used in cosmetics.
Aloe Vera: An emollient resin with hydrating/softening properties.
Azulene: An anti-inflammatory and soothing agent, derived from German chamomile.
Beeswax: One of the oldest ingredients in cosmetic preparations, traditionally used as an emulsifier.
Chamomile: A clinically proven plant-derived anti-inflammatory. Offers benefits such as soothing skin. Also calms eczema and allergic reactions.
Citric Acid: The same as vitamin C. Used commonly in hair and skincare products. Has astringent and antioxidant properties and also can be used as a preservative.
Cucumber Juice: It has moisture-binding, soothing and tightening properties.
Dong Quai: Traditional Chinese herb used to treat menopausal symptoms and menstrual irregularity
Eucalyptus: A mild astringent with antiseptic properties.
Evening Primrose: Used as an astringent and helpful for reducing skin irritation. Also beneficial for dehydrated skin.
Golden Seal: Herb used as a mild antiseptic
Grape Seed Oil : It has moisturizing and nourishing properties due to its high linoleic acid content.
Jasmine: Essential oil extracted from plants and used in perfumes.
Jojoba: A tonic, emollient and moisturizer. Treats dry skin, wrinkles and stretch marks.
Juniper: A fragrance considered a mild skin stimulant.
Lactic Acid: A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
Rose Hips: Extract of various species of wild roses, rich in vitamin C.
Rosemary: A general effect attributed to this herb is the promotion of wound healing. Has stimulating, rejuvenating and antiseptic properties.
Wheat Germ Oil: Promotes renewal of normal new skin cells. Used in cosmetics because of its large vitamin E content.
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