Easy to follow Skincare Tips for Working Women

These days women are not bound to their household chores only. They are moving out and making their presence felt in various fields. However, long working hours and managing the home can get really stressful for you and your skin as well. Stress is a major reason for early aging, lines and wrinkles.
So, follow a proper skin care regime and give your skin the care it needs no matter how busy your day is.

• Cleanse daily - Undoubtedly this is the most important step you of any skin care regime which you should follow whole-heartedly. Cleansing not only helps clear the dead skin cells and impurities but also rejuvenates your skin and opens clogged pores. You should cleanse/wash your face twice a day ideally, once in the morning and once before you go to sleep with a cleanser or face wash suitable for your skin type. 

We recommend Bio Honey Gel for a normal to dry skin and Bio Pineapple for a normal to oily skin type. If you are blessed with skin which is neither oily nor dry, we recommend you to use Bio Neem face wash which would instantly give you a clear, fresh skin.

• Use a serum - This is one very easy to follow skin care tip for the working women. You should use a high quality serum daily like the Bio Dandelion serum to protect your skin from any radical damage or stress. Serums contain active ingredients that have the ability to penetrate deep within your skin to give effective results and retain the moisture for longer duration. Use generous amounts in between the work shifts to keep your face moisturized and fresh.
  

• Drink lot of water - An important step to follow for everyone is to have 6 to 8 glasses of water every day. Drinking water would keep you hydrated all day long and would also make your skin glow naturally.
• Manageable hairdos - It gets really tough to manage long hair while at work, so we suggest you to tie them up in buns or in smart ponytails which would give you a smart look too. (Read our last blog on summer hairstyles for some easy-to-do hairdos.)

• Don't forget the Sunscreen - After the usual CTM routine, you must apply a sunscreen having atleast an SPF 30 no matter you go out in sun or stay in your air-conditioned office. If your work requires you to be out in sun for long hours, we recommend you to use Bio Sandalwood SPF 50 which is also very water resistant, therefore keeping you protected for longer duration. Don't forget to re-apply every 2-3 hours or better protection.
  

• Nutritious Diet - Eating right and eating healthy is what will keep you geared up all day long so that you don't feel tired or stressed often. Make sure you include fresh vegetables and fruits in your meals which are essentials of a balanced diet.

• Night Cream - Before sleeping, cleanse and tone your face, followed by the application of a night cream like Bio Wheat Germ cream which will treat your skin overnight, reducing the stress and damage caused your skin in the day time.
  

• Pamper your skin over the weekend - Weekend is the time to pamper your skin really well by indulging in a body spa and facial. You can opt for steaming, face massage with Bio Quince Seed, scrubbing with Bio Papaya scrub and apply a face pack like Bio Fruit to rejuvenate your skin and bring back the glow it might have lost in the tiring week. 

Following these simple tips regularly would make sure you have a healthy, beautiful skin all year round!

Important Tips on How to Wash Your Face

How often you wash your face that matters? Washing too often or too little can cause acne breakouts, drying, irritation and rashes on your face. Also, it is really important to use a face wash that suits your skin type.
Here is an easy guide to follow on how often you should wash your face -

• Normal Skin - If you are lucky to have a normal skin type with rare breakouts or acne, you can wash your face once in the morning after you wake up to remove any dirt or oil that may have built up while you slept. Follow it up by applying toner and a moisturizer. Washing your face at night before you go to bed is a must whether you have gone outdoors or not. For a normal skin, we recommend Bio Honey gel hydrating foaming cleanser in the winters and Bio Neem Purifying cleanser in the summers. We also recommend you to use Bio Berberry makeup remover and Bio Honey Water face toner.

• Oily Skin - An oily skin type has to be treated with extra care as it is more likely to collect dirt and oil as compared to a normal/dry skin. If you have an oily skin, you must wash your face 2-3times a day - once in the morning after you wake up with an oil-free cleanser like Bio Pineapple and follow it up with the application of a toner as it would help absorb excess oil. Bio Cucumber face toner will work very well for an oily skin. Also carry along cleansing wipes to wipe off any extra oil while you are out in the sun or to work. In the afternoon and before you go to bed, wash your face again to remove any dirt or makeup, use a good toner and apply an oil-free moisturizer before you go to sleep.
  

• Acne-prone Skin - For washing an acne-prone skin, make sure that your hands are totally clean and you use a soft washcloth to avoid scrubbing your face hard that may cause inflammation or irritate acne. Use a facewash specially created to deal with a pimple-prone skin like Bio Pineapple or Bio Neem face wash and follow it up by applying Bio Chlorophyll anti-acne gel. At the night you can apply Bio Winter Green spot-correcting cream on the acne to get rid of the spots. 

• Dry skin - Washing your face too often can over-dry a dry skin, therefore a person with dry skin should wash his once in the morning with a hydrating cleanser like Bio Honey Gel hydrating face wash and follow it up with an application of a moisturizer like Bio Saffron Dew which is specially designed to suit a normal to dry skin type. At night, use a gentle cleanser to wipe away any dust or makeup and apply a moisturizing night cream Bio Wheat Germ. Also, use an exfoliating scrub like Bio Walnut weekly to replenish the skin of its lost moisture. 

Apart from these tips, you must not forget to wash your face with clean hands and using a clean washcloth to dry the face. Always wash your face in a gently motion without over-scrubbing that could cause damage to your skin.
Here's a simple guide on how to wash your face -

1. Clean your hands to remove any dirt, grime and germs. Also, clean your eye makeup before you wash your face.
   
2. Wet your face with tepid water 
3. Place a pea size amount on your palm or fingertips and use your fingertips to rub the cleanser on your face in a gentle circular motion for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
   
4. Don't forget to rinse the sides of your nose, ears and neck thoroughly.
5. Splash your face with cool water a couple of times and make sure the cleanser is wiped off completely.
   
6. Pat your skin with a soft, dry towel.

A proper daily skincare regime would make sure that you have a healthy, glowing skin all round the year.

How to Look Good without Makeup - Natural Skin Care

The secret to looking good and beautiful without makeup exists and is possible for anyone and everyone.

Women are generally scared to leave the house without any makeup because they think their face will look terrible without any makeup on. That’s not true. 

Read these simples tips to make your skin glow and look flawless, NATURALLY. Also, going makeup-free some days and still getting compliments will make you feel more confident about yourself.

• Believe in your Inner Beauty - Let's start with the most basic part - believing in yourself and your inner charm. No matter how much makeup you apply or how well you dress up, if you don't feel confident or if you don't love yourself, no other person would be able to feel the same for you. So, first things first, Start Loving Yourself. 

If going makeup-free all at once is too much for you, start adapting the change slowly by going for a minimal-makup look ie. just applying a kaajal (like Bio Kaajal) or mascara and a touch of lip balm like Bio Berry plumping lip balm.

• Follow a Skincare Regime - Most of us neglect the importance of a proper skincare regime to protect our skin from daily damage most of the times. But, the key to looking good naturally is following your skincare regime religiously which should include the basic mantra - Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing. You should cleanse your face twice daily (once you get up in the morning and again before you go to sleep), and also exfoliate your skin regularly to maintain its health.

Try to use herbal or organic products as they are skin-friendly and do not cause any side effects. We recommend you to use Bio Honey Gelcleanser, Bio Honey Water tonerand Bio Morning Nectar lotion as a part of your skincare regimen. And of course never forget to apply sun screen (Bio Carrot sun protection with SPF 30, which is our favourite).

• Have a Nutritious Diet - Eating healthy and drinking atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily would make your skin naturally healthy and youthful. You should include as many fruits and vegetable in your diet as possible to balance your diet. 

Also, try to include green tea in your daily diet as it is rich in antioxidants and helps making your skin fresh and young.

• Personal Grooming - Often neglected by many, personal grooming is the most important step to look beautiful and confident. Regularly go for those salon sessions to trim your eyebrows, wax unwanted hair and manicure/pedicure.

• Proper Hair Care - Whether you love keeping your hair open all day long or keep them secured in a bun, you should wash your hair regularly and get them trimmed at regular intervals to get rid of split ends. 

If you have colored your hair or got them treated chemically, then give extra care to your hair by using the right products and going for a hair spa. You can use Bio Soya Protein shampoo and Bio Watercress conditioner which are specially created to maintain the health of color-treated and damaged hair.

• Exercise Daily – You don’t need a gym membership, weights or personal trainer to help you lose those excess kilos. Also, no matter what your weight or body type is, it is essential to exercise daily to maintain your health and be physically fit. Walking is one of the easiest exercises to stay fit, and brisk walking for atleast 30 minutes daily can lift your mood while keeping you healthy and improving the quality of your life.

• Pamper Yourself - Pamper yourself every now and then by indulging in shopping, eating your favorite cuisine at a restaurant or simply taking a day off from work and relaxing at home with your favorite music and book. This would surely pump you up, and keep those stress lines far away. A happy and relaxed you will surly glow from the inside out.

What else do you think is necessary to look pretty without makeup? 

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.