Protect and Moisturize Your Lips this Winter - Biotique Lip Balms

The skin on the lips is thinner as compared to the skin on rest of your body and has no oil glands, which makes it prone to dehydration in these cold, chilly winter months. Therefore, it’s really important to keep your lips protected and moisturized throughout this season.

A lip balm comes in handy to keep your lips hydrated anytime of the day. Therefore, Biotique has come up with an easy-to-carry and easy-to-use packaging of your favorite lip balms.

So, choose from our exciting range of lip balms and say Hello to beautiful lips :

• Bio Aloe Vera lip balm – This nourishing lip balm prevents cracked and chapped lips, while protecting them from sun damage with a SPF 30 UVA/UVB sunscreen. It is rich in aloe vera that helps soothe and hydrate your lips.

• Bio Almond lip balm – This overnight therapy lip balm has the goodness of almonds to replenish your lips and improve their texture and firmness overnight.

• Bio Berry lip balm – Get a perfect plump pout with the Bio Berry lip balm which helps restore lips’ fullness while giving them a voluptuous, bee-stung look.

• Bio White lip balm – This lip balm works well on pigmented lips to even out lip tones and visibly lighten lips for a beautiful smile.

• Bio Morning Nectar lip balm – Lighten and protect your lips with this anti-aging lip balm which also has a SPF 30 UVA/UVB sunscreen to offer your lips complete protection and make their way to a youthful pout.

• Bio Peppermint lip balm – Make way for smooth, kissable lips with Bio Peppermint lip balm which helps soften and refreshen lips for supple look.

Apart from protecting your lips with these natural and Ayurvedic lip balms, you should also follow these simple tips to keep your lips moisturized –

• Drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily to keep your body and lips hydrated

• Don’t bite or lick your lips as it may cause them to dry out and damage their protective barrier

• Avoid using matte lipsticks too often as they can be extremely drying and can leave your lips extremely chapped

Perfect Summer Skincare Regime - Reverse the Sun Damage

While the summer seems to be ending soon with rains having started in most parts of the country, the summer heat must have left your skin tanned and dull looking. But if you follow a proper skincare regime this season, you can easily get your fresh and glowing skin back.

We have jotted down an easy to follow skincare regime that would help you out in reversing the sun damage, and giving back a beautiful skin-

• Cleansing with Bio Neem - Cleansing your skin thoroughly is an important part of any skincare regime. You should ideally wash your face twice a day with Bio Neem face wash which has amazing anti-bacterial properties that help clean and purify your complexion, bringing out a soft and healthy skin.

• Toning with Bio Cucumber - Summer heat makes you sweat a lot which can lead to clogged or open pores. Bio Cucumber toner has amazing pore tightening properties which help hydrate and maintain the pH balance of your skin. 

• Moisturizing with Bio Carrot - No matter you are stepping out in the sun or staying indoors in an air-conditioned room, moisturizing your skin with a SPF sunscreen is a must this season. Bio Carrot with SPF 40 UVA/UVB protection helps protect your skin from sun damage while keeping skin soft and moisturized. It should be re-applied every 2-3 hours for better protection.

• Exfoliation with Bio Papaya - It's really important to exfoliate your skin in summers to remove impurities, dead skin and promote blood circulation of the face. Bio Papaya scrub not only helps in exfoliating the skin but also helps remove the tan and unclog pore openings, thus reducing the sun damage to a great extent.

• Lip Care with Bio Aloe Vera - Sunrays tend to dry out the delicate tissue of your lips, therefore it becomes necessary to keep your lips coated with a sunscreen having SPF like Bio Aloe Vera lip balm with SPF 30 to keep your lips hydrated, soft and protected from the sun's harmful rays.

• Rejuvenating with Bio Milk Protein - Last but very important part of any skincare regime is rejuvenating and nourishing the skin with a face pack. Bio Milk Protein face pack is blended with amazing natural ingredients that help revitalize your skin and giving you a visibly lighter and smooth complexion. 
  

Following this simple skincare regime with proper workout and nutritious diet will make sure you beat the heat in style and have a beautiful skin throughout the year.
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Summer Skincare Tips for Men

Just like women need a proper skincare regime to look good, men need to follow a proper skincare routine including CTM (Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing). Being exposed to sun and pollution, long working hours and stressful jobs can really damage your skin if you don't give it the much needed attention.


Here we have covered some important tips which you should follow this summer for a healthy skin -

• Use good quality razors - A quality razor is like an investment you make for your skin, and you should choose a razor that fits your skin sensitivity and beard coarseness, which would also help you achieve a smooth shave. Also, you should shave off the hair preferably after a shave as the facial hair are made softer by warm water and are easier to be shaved off. 
  

• Exfoliation - Atleast once or twice a week use a gentle but rejuvenating scrub to wash away the impurities and dead skin cells gathered on your skin over the week. We recommend Bio Papaya scrub which not only washes away impurities but also removes tan. Exfoliating also helps softening the hair follicles which in turn would help you get a smooth shave with minimal irritation.

• Daily Skincare - First things first, soaps are equally harsh for your skin as they are women's skin. Therefore you should use a good facial cleanser like Bio Orris Root cleanser that also maintains your skin's natural pH balance. Use a good toner like Bio Honey Water to hydrate your skin and make sure you apply a sun lotion half an hour before you step out of your home.

• Use an After-shave religiously - The key to a smooth and safe shave is a moisturizing shaving cream like Bio Palmyra shaving cream and a generous use of after-shave after each shave. Also, a quality after-shave like Bio Wild Grass which will hydrate and soothe your skin, and also seals in the moisture.

• Stay Hydrated - Like anyone else even men need to have atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily to keep themselves hydrated. And if you are into smoking or drinking, you must have atleast 10-12 glasses of water as these habits can really damage your skin and dehydrate the skin.
  

• Lip Care - While women have the advantage of many products to protect their lips, it doesn't mean that men need not take care of their lips. We recommend you to use Bio Aloe Vera lip balm that has the power of SPF 30 and will protect your lips in the summer heat from chapping or dryness.

Following these simple tips would lead you to achieve a healthy and younger looking in just a matter of time.

SPF Decoded - Which sunscreen you need this summer!

Summers have now started setting in and that would mean extra exposure to the heat, sun and sweat for your skin. This summer give extra protection to your skin by choosing the right sunscreen for your skin type. And if you have a hard time choosing which SPF would suit you the best, keep reading as we solve this mystery :

The foremost thing to understand before purchasing a sunscreen is what is an SPF?

SPF or Sun Protection Factor determines how efficiently a sunscreen would protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays and other radiations that can cause sunburn, skin damages and tanning.

Here's how different SPFs can help provide you better sun protection -

• SPF 15 - A sunscreen with SPF 15 or less is suitable for people having darker skin tone which is less likely to get sunburnt but may tan easily. 
• SPF 30 - A person with fairer skin tone needs an SPF of 30 or more for better protection from harmful sunrays. This is because that the skin tone is so light that it will tan more easily than of someone having a darker skin tone. If you have a light skin tone which is also oily, we recommend you to use Bio Aloe Vera sun lotion with SPF 30 to make your skin moisturized and better protected from sunrays. 

• SPF 40 or more - People who live in sunny areas and are exposed to sun for longer duration should use a sunscreen having an SPF 40 or more. Bio Carrot with SPF 40 is an excellent sunscreen which is blended with pure carrot oil, extracts of carrot seed and aloe vera that provide your skin amazing sun defense. If you are looking for a water-resistant sun lotion, Bio Sandalwood with an SPF 50 would be a perfect pick which retains SPF after 80 minutes in the water. 

Also, applying sunscreen only once in the day wouldn't be enough if you stay outdoors for long hours. Sunscreen should be applied generously half an hour before going outdoors and re-applied every 2 hours.

Even when the day is cloudy, you should apply a sunblock of atleast SPF 15 as the UVA/UVB rays would still be able to harm your skin.

Apart from protecting your skin using a sunblock, you can also follow some extra tips like wearing a hat to shade your face and scalp, and wearing quality sunglasses to protect your eyes from direct sunlight.

Drinking plenty of water (atleast 7-8 glasses everyday) is also an essential step to keep your skin hydrated and healthy in summers.

Protect your Skin this Holi - Holi Skin Care Guide

Holi is just a few days away! And you all must gear up to have a big bash this year.

Holi is the most enjoyable of all festivals however we all realize that Holi colors can damage the skin and hair. We got you covered this Holi with our Pre-Holi and Post-Holi skin care tips -

Pre - Holi skin care : 

• Moisturize well - The most important part of your pre-Holi skin care would be building a layer of moisturizer/lotion on your face which is the most delicate area. Use a generous amount of moisturizing lotion having sunscreen like Bio Carrot which has an SPF 40 over your face (including area behind ears and earlobes) to protect yourself from the harmful colours as well as the sunrays.

• Protect your Hands & Legs - Build a layer of body oil or lotion all over your hands and legs to make sure your skin is protected from the harmful chemicals. Also this would help getting off the colour during the shower later. We recommend you to apply Bio Carrot Seed Oil which is light and not greasy, yet will give you the right amount of protection and if you prefer a lotion we recommend Bio Winter Cherry to nourish your skin and prepare it for the Holi party.

• Oil your Hair - Your hair would be the first part of your body that would get affected by the harmful chemicals in Holi colours. So make sure you oil your hair really well, atleast 20-25 minutes before you start with Bio Flame of the Forest oil, which will prevent your hair from any damage. 

• Paint your Nails - If you enjoy painting your nails, then Holi is the day when you should definitely not miss painting them with your favorite nail polish. A nail polish would not only build a protective layer on the nails but would also get you in a festive mood.

• Lips and Eyes - Protect your lips by applying lip balm generously. We recommend you to use Bio Morning Nectar or Bio Aloe Vera lip balm which also has SPF 30 and therefore would protect your lips from harmful sunrays as well. For eyes, completely avoid wearing contact lenses as they may cause irritation if got in touch with Holi colours. 

• Clothing - Now, when you have prepared your skin to face the Holi colours, make sure you clothe yourself with full-sleeved and full length bottoms, to reduce the chances of damaging your skin from the colours.

Post - Holi care :

Had a crazy Holi celebration? Well before you hit the bed to take a nap you must clean up the colour from your face, body and hair. The more delay there is in cleaning the colour, the tougher it will be to get rid of it.

• Cleanse well : Firstly, dust off the all the dry colour from your face and body. Remove all them makeup that you might have applied with a makeup remover like Bio Almond Oil. Then cleanse your face very gently with a mild cleanser. We recommend you to use Bio Honey Gel with lukewarm water to wash off the colour.  

• If there's still any colour left, you can scrub off the rest using Bio Walnut purifying & polishing scrub. Avoid scrubbing excessively as it will damage your skin and may cause irritation. 

• Wash your Hair : Next, wash your hair using a damage control shampoo like Bio Soya Protein followed by conditioning hair with Bio Watercress nourishing conditioner. Repeat the process for another couple of days until the colour goes off completely. 

• Cleanse your body with a revitalizing body wash like Bio Apricot which has a 100% soap free formulation that would help removing any pollutants without dehydrating your body. 

• Moisturize - Apply a thick body butter like Bio Coco Butter for the next few days to nourish your skin well. Once the colour is completely off your body, you can start using your usual body lotion.

• Nurture your Nails – Take out the nail paint using a nail paint remover and follow it up by giving a gentle massage to your hands. 

The colour might take a couple of days to completely go off your skin, so keep patience and follow the post-Holi tips regularly until all the colour is gone, without excessively cleansing/scrubbing your body.

Have a safe and wonderful Holi!

Skin Care Tips for the changing weather | Spring Skin Care

With the rapidly changing weather, it's not only time to update your wardrobe but also to reassess your skin care regime. Because the skin care regimen you have been following in the harsh winter weather, might not be the best for your skin in the spring's challenging conditions.

Since spring is a time of sunshine, humidity and heat, your skin needs lot of pampering. But you need not worry as we get you covered with these amazing skin care tips to follow this changing weather:

• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen - Yes! The most important part of your skin care routine should be religiously applying a quality sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful sunrays. We recommend that you use Bio Carrot sun lotion which contains SPF 40 UVA/UVB to give you the utmost protection. If you have an oily skin, Bio Aloe Vera would be perfect for you as it has the goodness of pure aloe vera, sunflower and safflower oils along with SPF 30 UVA/UVB sunscreen.

• Hydrate yourself - While in winters your body could manage working on less water intake, but don't neglect drinking water in spring as the harmful UV rays can dehydrate your body badly. Make sure to carry a water bottle wherever you go and have atleast 10-12 glasses of water each day. You can use Bio Honey Water to refreshen and tone your skin.

• Cleanse to prevent oil - Higher humidity could lead to sweating and could also increase the oil flow of the skin. You can prevent this by cleansing your face well on a daily basis. Bio Honey Gel hydrating foaming cleanser is an excellent cleanser to use in spring as it has a 100% soap-free hydrating formula enriched with pure honey. If you have an oily skin, we recommend you to try Bio Pineapple cleanser which is an excellent Oil control foaming cleanser. You can use these products morning and evening or as required even during the day.

• Exfoliate more - Spring is the perfect time to scrub off the accumulated dead skin over the winter and get a fresh, radiant and youthful glow. You should exfoliate your skin gently atleast three times a week to stimulate your skin's natural cell renewal process. We recommend you to try Bio Papaya scrub which helps in dissolving dead surface cells, unclog pore openings and smoothen the skin.

• Rejuvenate yourself - One should also not neglect the need of rejuvenating their skin at short intervals to distress themselves and maintain the skin’s glow. Bio Dandelion with its anti-ageing and lightening properties is an amazing product to pamper your skin. 

• Get that Pedicure done – Don’t forget to give extra care to your feet now that they would be out from those socks, bellies or shoes. Take a pedicure appointment in your favorite salon or try an at-home pedicure followed by a foot massage using Bio Costus cream which helps soothe tired feet and improve circulation.

All these skin care tips with healthy eating will make sure you brave the spring weather and come out glowing and all freshened up.