17 sept 2011
Time was, when you needed an instant beauty boost, you slapped on a clay mask and a few cucumber slices and hoped for the best. Thankfully, times have changed. Whether you have a special event on the horizon or need to look spectacular for an important work presentation overnight, there are dozens of high-and low-tech solutions that can smooth wrinkles, reduce puffiness, and impart a healthy glow. Here's what experts say you can truly accomplish in 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month. Find the timeline that works for your schedule, then choose your main goal; follow the recommended routine, and you will be wowed by the results!
You want to look brighter
The night before, use an at-home peel or microdermabrasion kit. These products whisk away dead cells and instantly reveal healthier skin, says Elizabeth Briden, MD, adjunct associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota. Bonus: cosmetics glide on smoother and more evenly.
Try Pond's Age Miracle Mask suggests Dr Rashmi Shetty, Mumbai-based dermatologist who has her own practice. It contains alpha hydroxy acids and vitamin complex which exfoliate and boost the skin's moisture content leading to a fresher, brighter skin tone, says Shetty. Apply it on the face and neck; lie down for 15-20 minutes and then wash these areas with water. You can rub the mask on your chest and back too. This mask is available at pharmacies and retail stores.
Shetty adds: If you have oily skin, wash your face with a cleanser, then apply a calamine mask for 15-20 minutes. It will brighten up the skin.
You want to soften wrinkles
One hour before your event, exfoliate and add moisture; the combination offers immediate plumping that lasts several hours. Even gentle sloughing causes skin to swell slightly, making wrinkles less noticeable, says Briden. Use a scrub with smooth, spherical beads that polish without causing redness (look for polyethylene in the ingredient list). Follow up by applying a wrinkle-lifting cream/lotion that contains peptides, or their derivatives. These chemicals relax muscles and temporarily ease pesky lines.
Try L'Oreal Paris anti-wrinkle creams.
You want to lessen redness
In the morning, wash with a mild, soap-free cleanser; pat dry to avoid inflaming your skin. Spot treat ruddy areas with a soothing 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream or a calming cream.
Throughout the day, skip flareup items like hot beverages, alcohol, and anything spicy.they release a chemical called histamine that can turn skin red.
One hour before your event, apply a washcloth soaked in cold water to your face for 10 minutes; the cool compress constricts blood vessels. Applying an aloe vera gel or a sandalwood pack will also help in soothing inflamed skin. In addition, avoid going out in the sun, swimming or cooking for too long, advises Shetty.
You want to get rid of puffy eyes
In the morning, go to a dermat and inject a filler in the depression just below the puffed up part. It will even out the skin contours, the result is instant and with no side effects, says Shetty.
At night sleep on 2 pillows to aid proper drainage of water and lymphatic fluids from the under-eye area.
You want to fade brown spots
At the start of the week, see a dermatologist. He/she can prescribe skin-lightening creams containing kojic acid, arbutine and glycolic acid. These chemicals lighten the appearance of brown spots. If it is in your budget, you can opt for certain dermat procedures. Shetty recommends going for a lightening peel. It costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per peel. In case you have severe pigmentation Shetty advises fractional laser. Just one sitting will lighten up your skin substantially. It will cost you anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 depending on the equipment used and the area worked on.
Nightly, use a peel or microdermabrasion kit to slough off the top layer of skin, making brown spots less noticeable. Any subsequent redness should be gone by morning.
You want to soften deep lines
Seven days ahead, get Botox (around Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000) to prevent muscle movement that causes crow's feet and forehead furrows; the smoothing effect kicks in within a few days and lasts up to 4 months.
At the same time, instantly plump deep lines and folds with filling materials like hyaluronic acid and argiline, suggests Dr Rohini Wadhwani, dermatologist and medical director Skin Essentials, Mumbai. The results last for about 6 months.
Source: www.wonderwoman.in
Instant cure for puffiness and wrinkles
Here are some high-and low-tech solutions for your face that, when routinely followed, will wow you with the results.
Time was, when you needed an instant beauty boost, you slapped on a clay mask and a few cucumber slices and hoped for the best. Thankfully, times have changed. Whether you have a special event on the horizon or need to look spectacular for an important work presentation overnight, there are dozens of high-and low-tech solutions that can smooth wrinkles, reduce puffiness, and impart a healthy glow. Here's what experts say you can truly accomplish in 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month. Find the timeline that works for your schedule, then choose your main goal; follow the recommended routine, and you will be wowed by the results!
You want to look brighter
The night before, use an at-home peel or microdermabrasion kit. These products whisk away dead cells and instantly reveal healthier skin, says Elizabeth Briden, MD, adjunct associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota. Bonus: cosmetics glide on smoother and more evenly.
Try Pond's Age Miracle Mask suggests Dr Rashmi Shetty, Mumbai-based dermatologist who has her own practice. It contains alpha hydroxy acids and vitamin complex which exfoliate and boost the skin's moisture content leading to a fresher, brighter skin tone, says Shetty. Apply it on the face and neck; lie down for 15-20 minutes and then wash these areas with water. You can rub the mask on your chest and back too. This mask is available at pharmacies and retail stores.
Shetty adds: If you have oily skin, wash your face with a cleanser, then apply a calamine mask for 15-20 minutes. It will brighten up the skin.
You want to soften wrinkles
One hour before your event, exfoliate and add moisture; the combination offers immediate plumping that lasts several hours. Even gentle sloughing causes skin to swell slightly, making wrinkles less noticeable, says Briden. Use a scrub with smooth, spherical beads that polish without causing redness (look for polyethylene in the ingredient list). Follow up by applying a wrinkle-lifting cream/lotion that contains peptides, or their derivatives. These chemicals relax muscles and temporarily ease pesky lines.
Try L'Oreal Paris anti-wrinkle creams.
You want to lessen redness
In the morning, wash with a mild, soap-free cleanser; pat dry to avoid inflaming your skin. Spot treat ruddy areas with a soothing 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream or a calming cream.
Throughout the day, skip flareup items like hot beverages, alcohol, and anything spicy.they release a chemical called histamine that can turn skin red.
One hour before your event, apply a washcloth soaked in cold water to your face for 10 minutes; the cool compress constricts blood vessels. Applying an aloe vera gel or a sandalwood pack will also help in soothing inflamed skin. In addition, avoid going out in the sun, swimming or cooking for too long, advises Shetty.
You want to get rid of puffy eyes
In the morning, go to a dermat and inject a filler in the depression just below the puffed up part. It will even out the skin contours, the result is instant and with no side effects, says Shetty.
At night sleep on 2 pillows to aid proper drainage of water and lymphatic fluids from the under-eye area.
You want to fade brown spots
At the start of the week, see a dermatologist. He/she can prescribe skin-lightening creams containing kojic acid, arbutine and glycolic acid. These chemicals lighten the appearance of brown spots. If it is in your budget, you can opt for certain dermat procedures. Shetty recommends going for a lightening peel. It costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per peel. In case you have severe pigmentation Shetty advises fractional laser. Just one sitting will lighten up your skin substantially. It will cost you anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 depending on the equipment used and the area worked on.
Nightly, use a peel or microdermabrasion kit to slough off the top layer of skin, making brown spots less noticeable. Any subsequent redness should be gone by morning.
You want to soften deep lines
Seven days ahead, get Botox (around Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000) to prevent muscle movement that causes crow's feet and forehead furrows; the smoothing effect kicks in within a few days and lasts up to 4 months.
At the same time, instantly plump deep lines and folds with filling materials like hyaluronic acid and argiline, suggests Dr Rohini Wadhwani, dermatologist and medical director Skin Essentials, Mumbai. The results last for about 6 months.
Source: www.wonderwoman.in
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