Spring Summer Skincare Regime | Biotique Advanced Range

Spring Summer is the perfect time to bring a change into your current skincare regime. If you are still using your heavy winter creams and lotions, your skin may get prone to breakouts. Your skin gets more sensitive and dehydrated in summer due to extreme sun exposure and sweating.

Therefore, altering your skincare routine in time will help you prep-up your skin to beat the heat this season. We have got you covered with a skincare regime featuring Biotique Advanced range that will help you get smoother, youthful skin throughout the season :

• Cleanse : You should cleanse your skin atleast twice daily in summers to remove all impurities, makeup and excess oils. BXL Cellular Foaming Cleanser is a 100% Soap-free gel that cleanses your skin thoroughly while softening and brightening the complexion.

• Toning : Toning your skin regularly will help keep your pores closed and keep the skin cool and calm. We recommend  BXL Cellular Refining Lotion which is an excellent toner that immediately refines skin for a clean, clear, comfortable complexion.

• Sun Protection : If you had been avoiding applying a sunscreen all through the winters, it's time to stock the BXL Cellular Protection cream with SPF 40 UVA/UVB sunscreen which gives 40-times natural sun protection to your skin and prevents any adverse effects of harmful sun rays.

Sun rays also tend to damage the delicate lip tissue. You can protect your lips with BXL Cellular Lip Repair balm which would help keep your lips hydrated and repair dry, chapped lips.

• Moisturize : Don't skip on moisturizing your skin just because you are using a sunscreen. Keeping your skin hydrated is really important and BXL Cellular Hydrating Lotion is the perfect lightweight emulsion which hydrates all day while restoring skin radiance and resilience.

• Exfoliation : Your skin accumulates dirt and dead skin cells a lot during summers. We recommend using BXL Cellular Rehydrating Scrub which unearths pore clogging debris and pollutants while making way for a perfectly fresh and smooth complexion. 

Besides following this skincare regime, you should also keep yourself well hydrated all through this season and have atleast 8-10 glasses of water daily to keep your skin soft soft and well moisturized. 

Eating nutritious foods and working out for atleast 30 minutes daily would keep your skin healthy and glowing all around the year.

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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

Tips for Getting an Acne Free Skin

All of us desire a flawless, glowing and younger-looking skin but with exposure to sun and pollution, hectic schedules, poor eating habits and other factors, it can be difficult to achieve that perfect skin. And a common problem which is not only faced by teenagers but adults too is of acne and blemishes. 

Even a small pimple can cause you to fret if it pops up just a day before you have to attend an important meeting, interview or party. But we have got you covered with these simple tips on how to keep your skin acne-free -

• Cleansing - An important skincare step you should be following often, if you have an acne-prone skin, is cleansing your skin atleast twice a day. The amount of bacteria, dirt or makeup on your skin is the main cause of pimples. You should ideally wash your face twice a day with Bio Pineapple foaming cleanser which helps control oil, dissolve makeup and purify the pores.

Don't forget to tone your face after cleansing with Bio Cucumber toner to keep the skin in its purest form and maintain the pH balance of the skin.

• Hydration - This should be your skincare mantra - Drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily - to keep your skin well hydrated and healthy. Drinking adequate amount of water daily will detoxify your body and remove impurities. 

•  Don't Pop your Pimples - Time and again your would have heard this that you should not try to pop your pimples or touch it often. Squeezing pimples can make the condition worse by driving bacteria to the skin and causing skin infection.

·         Use Clean Makeup brushes - For a healthy and beautiful skin, it is important to use only clean makeup brushes. Your makeup brushes collect dirt, oil, bits of makeup and bacteria on regular use, which can lead to clogged pores and cause acne breakouts. 

·         Don't give up on Products - Some people tend to change skincare products within a few days when they don't see the desired results. It is recommended that you should give a product atleast 10-12 weeks to see if it works before changing your skincare regime. 

·         Anti-acne Treatment - We recommend you to pamper your skin with Biotique's anti-acne range of products that include the Bio Myristica face pack which is a spot-correction product that you can apply on the affected area and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. Wash it off with Bio Neem face wash and apply the Bio Winter Green cream to help heal the affected area effectively. 

You can also use Bio Chlorophyll anti-acne gel on a daily basis to tighten pores and soothe the skin deeply. It is a light moisturizer which works well on acne-prone skin, nourishing it and keeping it clear without flaking.

          

If you have a blemished skin, then we recommend you to use Bio Clove anti-blemish face packwhich absorbs excess oils, controls pimples and make way for a clear and smooth skin.

With regular use you would get a spotless, clear skin which will surely fetch you many compliments.

It is also necessary to have a balanced diet and do any form of exercise daily for atleast 30 minutes to stay stress-free and keep your skin healthy and glowing. 

Making few changes in your diet like reducing the intake of coffee, chocolates and fried food would also help keep the skin clear and smooth. 

Revitalize Your Skin This Autumn | Fall Skincare Guide

The summer season is now making way for Fall which means shorter days, drop in temperatures and dry air. The change in season not only calls for a wardrobe transition but also a change in autumn skincare routine. It's time to stack upon some heavy-duty moisturizers, nourishing lip balms and body lotions to protect your skin from the drying weather.

Here we have covered few guidelines you can follow to get a smooth and beautiful skin all through the autumn-winter :

• Intensive Treatment – The summer weather and harsh sunrays must have stripped off your skin from its radiant glow and suppleness. Therefore, an intensive treatment rich in vitamins and minerals is necessary to replenish the lost moisture. We recommend Bio Dandelion serum to get soft and smooth skin.

You can also use Bio Pistachioface pack which revitalizes your skin and nurtures it to bring out a radiant complexion.

• Exfoliation - Weekly exfoliation is a must this Fall to keep your skin looking radiant and remove dead skin cells. Bio Papaya scrub is our top recommended product which will help you get the rid of the tan which your skin would have got from the sun exposure and reveal a bright complexion. 

If you have extremely dry skin, Bio Walnut scrub would help purify and polish your skin, and sweep away dry lines caused due to the harsh summer weather. Bio Papaya is also an excellent exfoliating face wash which has a gentle refining action to make way for a soft and smooth skin.

• Nourishment - The key to beautiful winter skin is keeping it nourished and well moisturized all day long. We recommend you to use Bio Winter Cherry body nourisher which has amazing revitalizing, nurturing and lightening properties. 

Fall is also the time to ditch your summer lotions and make way for moisturizing creams to promote a healthy skin texture and provide optimum hydration of the skin. BioSaffron Dew face cream is a rich but easily absorbing cream which helps provides weather protection and nourishment to your skin.

• Protection - You should not let go of your sunscreen yet as protection from sun is required throughout the year. After applying a moisturizing cream, apply Bio Carrot sunscreen lotion to protect the skin from harmful sunrays. Do not forget to keep your lips moisturized with a nourishing lip balm like Bio Almond which deeply nourishes and fortifies lips.

Along with the above given tips, you should also make Toning an important part of your skin care regime to keep your skin hydrated and fresh. We recommend Bio Honey Water toner which has the goodness of pure honey and Himalayan waters to refresh and tones you complexion.

Look Beautiful Naturally - Natural Beauty Tips

When it comes to looking good and getting beautiful skin, most of us rush towards buying the latest treatment out in town that claims to give us a bright, flawless skin. But trying out treatments too often can lead to breakouts, blemishes, skin irritation and other signs of skin damage.

The best and the most beneficial way of getting a healthy, glowing skin is by following the natural way. Here, we are covering some useful tips that would help you achieve a radiant skin naturally -

• Use Herbal Products - If you wish to maintain your skin's youthful look and enhance the complexion naturally, it is recommended to use only organic beauty products which are made using natural ingredients that do not cause any damage to skin and help heal it from within. 

All natural skincare products offered by Biotique have the goodness of proven Ayurvedic recipes and are from chemicals.

• Drink Enough Water - You must have already heard this a lot many times, but drinking adequate water daily really helps in maintaining your skin's health and glow. One should have atleast 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated and help open the pores of your skin.

• Follow a Skincare Regime - If you are not following this already, you must start adhering to a proper skincare regime on a daily basis which should include the 3 important steps Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing which should be done twice a day. Along with the CTM routine, exfoliating and rejuvenating your skin on a weekly basis using face packs, masks, scrubs etc. is also a must to revitalize your skin.

• Use Products for your Skin Type - It is really important that all the skincare products you use are suitable for your skin type. For eg, if you have a dry skin, we recommend you to use Bio Honey Gel cleanser and Bio Wheat Germ cream. For an oily skin type, oil controlling products like Bio Pineapple cleanser and Bio Cucumber toner are really helpful. And for a normal/combination skin type, products like Bio Neem face wash and Bio Morning Nectar lotion work the best.

You can also use this Skin Consultation tool to determine best natural skincare products for your skin type.

• Have a Balanced Diet - Along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you should also have a balanced diet daily which should consist of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Foods like green vegetables, fresh fruits, salads, lemons etc. should be a part of your meals as they are rich in nutrients and help maintain suppleness of the skin.

• Sun Protection - Many of us think that just because we are not going out in sun much or it is not that sunny outside, we don't need a sunscreen. The fact is that the harmful UV rays of sun can damage your skin even if the sun is not that bright. Therefore, it is must to apply a sunscreen product like Bio Carrot sun cream with SPF 40 daily before going out in the sun. This should be re-applied every 2 hours for better protection from the harmful sunrays.

Along with the above provided tips, basic things like getting enough sleep, exercising daily and avoiding drinking or smoking will make sure that you look young and beautiful naturally.

Skincare Dos and Don'ts for Monsoon

The monsoon is finally here and we know how important it is to keep your skin fresh and smooth in this humid weather. And if you are going through the monsoon woes like losing the glow of your face and frizzy hair, we have covered some important Do's and Dont's to follow this season to protect your skin and hair from the rainy weather :

The DO's

• Keep your Hair Dry - Most of us like to get drenched in rain, but that shouldn't mean that you keep your hair wet for long as it may leave your hair frizzy and damaged. You should wipe your hair dry as soon as you get home to keep them protected. Also, keep an umbrella or raincoat handy whenever you head out to protect your hair from rains.

• Indulge in Spa treatments - Rainy season leads to hair breakage and frequent hair loss. To prevent this, you should go for regular spa treatments and if you don't have time to go to a salon, you can use Bio Musk Root hair pack at home and then shampoo with Bio Kelp shampoo to make your hair soft, shiny and healthy.

• Have a balanced diet - Dieting and depriving your body of essential nutrients and fats can make hair weak and skin looking dull. You should include foods like eggs, flax seeds, walnuts and dark green vegetables in your diet to get the nutrition of essential fatty acids.

• Sun Protection - It doesn't matter the sun is shining outside or not, harmful UV rays can harm your skin even when it's raining outside. Therefore, it is essential to apply a moisturizing sun lotion like Bio Morning Nectar with SPF 30 before you step outside.

The DON'Ts 

• Taking Hot Showers - While most of us enjoy taking a hot shower on a cold, rainy day, it is not at all healthy for our skin as the hot water dries out the skin and can cause damage to facial skin. It will be better to take a shower with Bio Honey Cream body wash using tepid water.

•  Drinking Alcohol - Having too much alcohol in rainy weather depletes your body of Vitamin A, which is an essential anti-oxidant that helps in skin elasticity, and can lead to dehydration of skin, thus causing wrinkles.

• Inadequate Cleansing - It is really important to cleanse your face thoroughly twice a day in monsoon to maintain its glow and keep the skin smooth. You should choose an exfoliating cleanser like Bio Papaya which will refresh your skin while giving you a beautiful complexion.

• Ignoring Footcare - Our feet suffer the most in monsoons as we step into puddles or wear closed shoes which make feet sticky and sodden. It's best to wear open-toe footwear in monsoons that would help keep your feet dry and go through a regular pedicure session. Using Bio Costus foot massage cream would also help in moisturizing the skin of your feet. 

These simple Do's and Don'ts would ensure that you enjoy monsoon to the fullest while giving the best protection to your skin and hair.

Monsoon Skincare & Health Tips for Kids

Monsoon means play time for kids who love getting drenched in the rains, splashing on the puddles and playing with dirty water. While rainy days bring a much needed relief from the scorching sun, they also bring a lot of challenges to healthy skin. Also, the increased levels of humidity can make your child's skin dehydrated and prone to infections.

Here we are listing some important tips which you should follow as a part of your child's daily skincare regime in monsoon - 

• We recommend to use pediatrician approved products for your baby all year round but specially in the monsoon season as the baby’s skin is very sensitive and is prone to rashes and infection during this time. All Biotique products are pediatrician approved and recommended.

• Change your kid's wet clothes and shoes as soon as he comes home after getting wet, as it may cause fungal infections and make skin itchy or flaky. A good water bath with Bio Berry bubble bath is recommended. This 100% soap-free bubble wash refreshes and nourishes your baby’s skin naturally without causing any dryness. It is great for a relaxing, joyful bath for your child with the added benefit of keeping him clean and infection free. 

• Use a talcum powder like Bio Basil & Red Sandalwood baby powder which helps absorb wetness and keep the skin free from rashes. The cooling powder has goodness of natural ingredients like pure basil, sandalwood etc. that keep your baby’s skin cool and dry all day.

• Monsoon brings with it menace of insects like mosquitoes, termites etc. which can damage your baby's skin. Make sure your kid's bed has a mosquito net and you use a mosquito repellent on his skin to prevent from mosquito bites.

• Wash your child's hair with Bio Green Apple baby shampoo to rinse away all the dirt and impurities the hair must have soaked in while getting drenched. This gentle baby shampoo has the goodness of pure green apple extract, is pH balanced and rinses hair easily. This shampoo is also pediatrician recommended, as are the other baby products.

• Kids have a very sensitive skin and high humidity levels in monsoon can cause rashes or skin infections. So make sure you are keeping your child's skin hydrated with a moisturizing cream like Bio Wheat Germ cream which protects his skin from dryness and irritation all day long.  It also helps seal in moisture and nurture baby’s delicate skin.

• Children love to savor oily snacks and foods in monsoon season, but they should not be allowed to binge on these fatty food items. Higher humidity makes digestive system weak and therefore junk food can cause indigestion in kids.

• Make sure your kid is wearing light clothing in the rainy season and carries along an umbrella or wears a raincoat whenever he goes out in the rain to prevent him from getting drenched and thus catching ailments like common cold or fever.

Along with these tips, make sure your child is drinking enough water (atleast 5-6 glasses per day) and eating a balanced diet to keep him healthy and fresh this season.

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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Simple Tips to keep your Baby's Skin Healthy

Your little ones' delicate, soft skin needs proper protection and care all year around. While your baby's skin is soft and smooth, it is also prone to getting rashes, itching or dryness if not cared for properly.
Here are few simple tips you need to follow to give your baby's skin the best protection and nourishment this season :

• Using a Gentle body wash- A baby's skin is really soft and delicate, therefore you should not use any ordinary soap or body wash to bathe your child as it may be harsh for his skin. We recommend you to use Bio Berry bubble bath which is 100% soap-free and therefore refreshes and nourishes your baby's sensitive skin, without causing any dryness or irritation. 

• Body Massage - A regular massage using Bio Wheat Germ oil of your baby's skin will help make the skin healthy and glowing. A soothing body massage also helps soothe the baby and promote healthy growth.

• Moisturizing- You should always choose a moisturizer which is specially made for children like the Bio Morning Nectar lotion and should apply it to your child's face and body post bath to seal in the moisture. If your baby has a really sensitive skin, you should re-apply the moisturizer every 2-3 hours to keep the skin well moisturized and lubricated, preventing him from dryness or irritation.

• Shampooing the right way - A soap-free shampoo rich in natural ingredients like Bio Green Apple baby shampoo would help cleanse your baby's scalp and hair gently, without causing any harm to his sensitive eyes. 

• Light Clothing - For proper care of your baby's delicate skin, you must dress up him in comfortable and light clothing in skin-friendly fabrics like organic cotton that work as an external protective layer for your baby's skin.

• Sun Protection - It would be best if you keep your children away from direct sunlight to avoid any sun exposure. If you do have to take him out, make sure you dress him up in light clothing and use a sunscreen to protect him from harmful sun rays. 

Following these simple tips and keeping special care of hygiene and safety will ensure your baby's skin remains soft, supple and pure this season.

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.

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.

Easy to follow tips to keep your Skin healthy this Summer

As you prepare to beat the summer heat and have a blast being outdoors, don't forget to prepare your skin and body to face the harsh weather.

Here are some simple easy-to-follow tips for a healthy, glowing skin this summer :

• Keep yourself hydrated - Summers mean scorching sun and that would lead to internal dehydration. So make sure you always keep a bottle of water with you to keep yourself hydrated at all time. Intake of atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily would not only help maintain critical moisture balance of your body and skin but also assist in detoxification.

• Apply Sunscreen daily - Religiously apply a sunscreen atleast 30minutes before you go outdoors and re-apply every 2-3hours for better protection from harmful sunrays. If you are not sure which sunscreen would suit your skin, read our last blog post where we covered the different types of sunscreens and SPFs. We also recommend you to use Bio Morning Nectar SPF 30 Eye Cream to protect your eye area and Bio Morning Nectar SPF 30 lip balm that lightens and protects your lips.

• Exfoliate gently - Exfoliation becomes a necessary step to follow in summers to make way for a clearer, smoother skin. A gentle exfoliating product like Bio Papaya tan-removal scrub would help remove dead skin cells and remove tan from your sun-exposed skin. Ideally, you should exfoliate your skin in the mornings before the application of toner, moisturizer, SPF and make-up.

• Soothe your skin - After continuous sun exposure in summer, it becomes really important to soothe and refreshen your skin with cooling gels or balms to help prevent peeling or redness. We recommend you to use Bio Almond oil cleanser which would help wash away any makeup or impurities, and leave your skin feeling fresh. You can also make Bio Cucumber toner a part of your daily skincare regime, which is an effective cooling toner suitable for normal to oily skin.

• Eat nutritious food - In summers, your body is not able to digest all the heavy foods, fast food and fried dishes, therefore you should eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables to keep yourself healthy. Fruits like watermelons, berries, and vegetables like cucumber, other leafy green vegetables contain essential nutrients that will keep you hydrated during hot summer days. 

• Wash your Makeup Brushes Every Week - During summers, your skin becomes oilier and produces bacteria which may get caught up in the thin bristles of your makeup brushes. Using such brushes may clog your pores leading to breakouts or acne. Therefore, you should wash your makeup brushes every week and dry them in a glass in the sun to kill the bacteria.

These simple tips would make you glow all day long and stay healthy all summer.

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.