Follow These Simple Beauty Tips Every Night To Get Amazing Skin! | Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. Wash Your Face Even 

if you have washed your face just a couple of hours ago, it is important to wash your face just before bedtime, as your pores produce a lot of sebum at night, which could lead to the development of acne.

2. Remove Your Makeup

It is very important to remove your makeup at the end of the day, as leaving makeup on can clog your pores with chemical and grease, causing acne and blemishes.

3. Exfoliate Your Skin 

Use a mild scrub and exfoliate your skin at night, as there could be a lot of dirt, grease and dead cells accumulated on your skin by the end of your day.

4. Apply An Under-eye Cream 

Invest in a good under-eye cream and massage the contours of your eyes for a few minutes at night. This helps get rid of dark circles and age lines.

5. Take Care Of Your Hands And Feet 

Use a skin cream with vitamin A or vitamin C on your hands and feet to prevent age spots and cracked feet from damaging your hands and feet.

6. Moisturise Your Face 

Use a moisturising cream, which can boost collagen production in the skin of your face, at night to keep early signs of skin ageing like wrinkles and fine lines at bay.

7. Avoid Cotton Pillow Covers 

You can use a silk pillow cover instead of a cotton one, as cotton pillow covers can make both your skin and hair turn rough and dull.

Dos and Don'ts for Naturally Beautiful Skin - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar

1. The Golden Rule

Do: Make sure you always (and we mean always) remove your makeup before hitting the sheets. The skin needs to breathe overnight. And makeup prevents that, as leaving it on overnight clogs the pores which may cause blemishes and/or blackheads. Don’t possess a makeup remover? Just put some olive oil on a cotton pad and gently massage the oil onto your face to get rid of the makeup and dirt.

Don’t: Forget that exfoliation is indispensable. At least once or twice a week, exfoliate your skin to remove the layers of dead skin, sure to leave you with a more healthy glow and brighter skin. You can also apply a paste of walnut in powder form with yogurt to exfoliate your skin, as the antioxidants present in walnuts help remove dirt and promote radiant skin.
 

2. Sun and Skin

Do: Apply sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Since a lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems, you have to protect your skin from the sun. Make sure the label reads ‘noncomedogenic’ or ‘nonacnegenic’ so that the product does not tend to block pores.  

Don’t: Skip the sunscreen, whether it's cloudy or cold outside (no excuses). If you’re heading to a beach or around reflective surfaces like snow or ice, lather your skin up with some more sunscreen with SPF of at least 30.
 

3. You are What You Eat

Do: Keep a note of what you put on your plate. Eat fresh fruits, greens, sufficient protein and vitamins. A diet rich in vitamin C and low in fats and sugar promotes radiant skin. Consider a low-sugar diet, which can keep insulin levels down, allowing cells to maintain a healthy balance.

"Don’t: Eat spicy and fermented foods, salt, citrus fruits, fried food. Instead favour blander foods such as rice, oatmeal and applesauce”.
 

4. Sweat It Out!

Do: Exercise regularly. Running, jogging and yoga will give your body the necessary blood circulation, and also accelerate the cleansing process of your entire body. You will notice a glow on your face after working out. Racing against time? Just take a brisk walk around the block.

Don’t: Skip skincare before and after a workout. Apply a toner to help minimize oil production before heading out. Exfoliate after, and then apply shea butter or olive oil to moisturize the skin.
 

5. Beauty Sleep

Do: Try to sleep at least 8 hours every night. If you don’t get enough shut eye, your skin gets tired just like you - it sags and you get bags. So don’t risk it. You can also apply honey on your face twice or thrice a week to naturally soothe and heal your skin.

“Don’t: Forget to wash and moisturize your face before going to bed”, recommends Dr. Rahul Nagar, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. “For dry skin, use milder cleansers that are free from alcohol. Apply lots of moisturizer, and avoid hot water as it dries out the skin excessively.”
 

6. H2O to The Rescue

Do: Hydrate yourself. Drink lots of water daily, at least 8 glasses if not more. Also, eats fruits and vegetables that have a high water content such as watermelon, cucumber, orange, strawberry, grapefruit and cantaloupe. 

Don’t: Ignore rose water. It helps prevent and reduce eye puffiness in the morning, maintains pH balance and naturally hydrates your skin if you spritz it on during the day.
 

7. Goodbye Acne

“Do: Wash your face with warm water, three times a day, and gently massage your face in circular motions, ensuring that the cleanser contains alpha hydroxyl acid or beta hydroxyl acid. Face packs that contain multani mitti (fuller’s earth) work really well too. After cleansing, pat dry and apply a lotion which contains benzoyl peroxide”.

Don’t: Pop pimples because it can lead to more swelling, redness, and even scarring. Feel a pimple is on its way? Just clean the area with rose water, and place a chilled green tea bag for 10 minutes. Also, if you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
 

8. Go Back to Your Roots

Do: Use Ayurvedic scrubs to nourish the skin, and help it breathe better. Luckily for you, everything you need is already in your kitchen. 2 tbsp chickpea flour, ½ tsp turmeric powder, a pinch of camphor and sandalwood with some rose water/milk/water is your perfect skincare pack. Yes, the secrets of beauty lies in ancient Ayurveda.

Don’t: Neglect the basics. Make Sudarshan Kriya your beauty mantra. Yes, it’s that easy. Just breathing right could rid you of spots and pimples. Sudarshan Kriya is a breathing technique which incorporates specific natural rhythms of the breath that harmonize the body, mind and emotions. This helps releasing accumulated stresses, and each individual’s experience is different.”
 

9. Spa Day Everyday?

Do: Have a regular skin care regimen. “For dry skin, use a fresh cherry mask. Apply the pulp of fresh cherries on your face before going to bed. Leave for 15 minutes and wash with lukewarm water”.

Don’t: Forget to pamper yourself. A gentle facial massage with oils could work wonders. Depending on your skin type, choose oils from mustard, coconut, almond or Kumkadi as they are excellent nourishing agents which help to get glowing skin. Better still – switch on some soothing instrumental music. After 20 minutes, what do you have? Beautiful skin and a relaxed you.
 

10. Healthy Habits

Do: Take out time for yourself, and try to avoid stress as much as possible. Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed, you tend to break out more? This is because stress causes your body to produce cortisol and other hormones, making the skin more oily. Practice stress management techniques like breathing exercises, yoga and meditation. The more you meditate, the more you radiate.

Don’t: Neglect your jawline and facial muscles. For just 5 minutes a day, perform a few facial exercises. You can jut out your lower lip in such a way that wrinkles are created on the chin, then lower your chin to your chest. Another exercise that works wonders is to look up towards the ceiling and pout. It stretches out the muscles making the skin more firm. “18 till I die”, why not?
 

You’re dressed to perfection, yet you need something to complete the look. Your smile! While we spend so much time and energy on honing our bodies and looks, we forget to express our inner joy and happiness. “Keeping a smile on your face will help maintain the tone of your facial muscles and skin. People may say you look 10 years younger than you are!”

5 Beauty Tips To Look Fantastic For A First Date - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden & Malviya Nagar

Here are 5 beauty tips you may not have thought of yet, that will definitely give your beauty game an edge just in time for a big first date:

#1 Get Brighter Skin with a Microdermabrasion Treatment

A Microdermabrasion is a safe, non-invasive treatment that brightens your skin by removing dull, dry and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin using gentle exfoliation and suction techniques. Microdermabrasions improve skin’s tone, clarity and radiance. Post-treatment, brighter, smoother and softer skin is revealed. This treatment has immediate results, so you can get one done right before your date. Physician Skincare Centre in North Vancouver is a great location to get a microdermabrasion to restore your skin’s healthy glow.

#2 Professionally apply your makeup

An important event or an exciting first date is a great excuse to professionally apply your makeup. If you want to feel confident and make a great first impression, it’s worth the added time and effort to line your lips, apply a long-wear lipstick that won’t need to be re-applied, and try contouring. Contouring significantly enhances and gives definition to your features. Stephanie Schonberger, Makeup Artist and Freelance Artist for Smashbox Cosmetics explains “while it’s a given that foundation makes your skin look flawless, contouring is what’s needed to define the cheekbones, slim the jaw line, brighten and highlight the skin and ergo give your skin new life.” Stephanie is a Vancouver-based makeup artist, so you can either get your makeup done by her or try to do it on your own by using one of her tutorial videos. If you don’t already have a contouring kit, try the Smashbox Cosmetics Contour Kit for all your highlighting and contouring needs. It comes with a brush and how-to guide in case you need further guidance.

#3 Try Eyelash Extensions

It’s time you gave some serious thought to eyelash extensions. They’ll make your eyelashes fuller, darker and longer, and make your eyes really pop. Noir Lash Lounge has a fantastic eyelash extensions service and they have a location in Yaletown and North Vancouver. This is the ideal beauty service for looking gorgeous and feeling extra-confident on a big first date. Having eyelash extensions will actually save you time when you’re getting ready for your date, too, since the majority of lash extension wearers don’t need to wear much makeup on their eyes. The dramatic look of your lashes are enough eye makeup on their own – and it will actually look as though you’re wearing eyeliner and mascara even though you are not.

#4 Get Glowing Skin with an Oxygen Facial

Vancouver-based clinic The Skin Girls can help you achieve glowing, radiant skin with an Oxygen Facial treatment. Their celebrity clients call it the “red-carpet facial” since it makes your skin radiant and beautiful just in time for an important event. The Oxygen Facial draws oxygen to the skin’s surface, resulting in a radiant glow before a date. This treatment is very relaxing as well, so it should help calm those first-date jitters. For gorgeous results, get one the day before your date. The Skin Girls even offers mobile services if you don’t feel like leaving your house.

#5 Try a DIY Hair Mask For Luscious Locks

Get healthy-looking hair in time for your date with DIY moisturizing hair-repairing masks at home. Simply mix about ½ cup of honey with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of soft avocado, and massage the concoction into your hair. Honey locks in moisture, and avocado replenishes keratin protein bonds which overexposure to UV rays will diminish. Let this awesome DIY mask sit on your hair for 30 minutes, covered with a plastic bag to lock the moisture in, and when you rinse it out you’ll see and feel the difference. Now you’re ready to blow his mind, so go and enjoy your date!

7 Beauty Secrets That Can Actually Make You Look Younger Than Your Actual Age - Parlour in Delhi, Salon in Lajpat Nagar, Rajouri Garden & Malviya Nagar

#1. Oil in salads

For a healthy and younger looking skin, healthy eating is a must. And, surely you already know what amazing benefits salads can provide to your skin and health. To get a younger looking skin, all you have to do now is switch the cream-based dressings with an oil-based one.

Oils absorb antioxidants and vitamins from the food in a much better manner than mayo, making your skin look fresher and younger. No doubt mayo tastes amazing in salad dressings, but so do oil-based dressings. Oils such as olive oil, canola oils and even vinegar enhance the taste of the salads even more.

#2. Increase the intake of Vitamin C

Vitamin C enriched foods are very good for the skin as they contain collagen, which helps the skin to look young, fresh and glowing.

So, it is time to add foods such as lemons, oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, bell peppers, etc. to your daily diet.

#3. Yoga

Yoga is a one-stop solution to all your health and beauty related problems. Practicing various yoga asanas cleanses your body from within. Yoga promotes healthy blood circulation in your body.

#4. Avoid using powder on the face

Applying powder to the face does not make you look fairer or younger for that matter. Instead, it absorbs oil and moisture out of skin, thus leaving your skin even more dry and dull.

This makes appearance of fine lines and wrinkles even more prominent. If you wish to use face powder, then it is best to switch to a mineral-based powder.

#5. Take care of your hands and feet

While we all do everything possible for our face in our efforts to look young, the most important thing we forget is to take care of our hands and feet.

Ageing can be seen very prominently on these two body parts, if not taken care of from the beginning. Thus, getting done manicures and pedicures regularly along with using a good moisturiser is very important in order to keep them looking good and you young! Also, apart from your hands and feet, you should start taking care of the skin under your eyes and behind your neck as well. 

#6. Good quality products with skin-friendly ingredients

Using non-branded and cheap quality makeup can damage your skin, and lead to pimples, rashes and much more. Even though good brands are a little expensive, they do not damage your skin and are better for the longer run.

Also, years can be wiped off one’s face by applying a good base (concealer and foundation). What’s more? When you are buying skincare products, be on the lookout for skin-friendly, anti-ageing ingredients like retinol, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), vitamin A, C and E, and peptides.

#7. Moisturise and exfoliate

Exfoliating and moisturising are two steps of skin care routine should never ignore if you wish to look younger than your age.

You need to keep your skin well hydrated in order to delay the onset of wrinkles, fine lines and age spots and for this moisturising your skin daily is a must. Also exfoliate your skin at least once or twice in a week to get rid of read skin cells, and reveal a younger looking you. What’s more? Exfoliation also helps to boost the production of collagen in the skin and makes it smooth.

6 Simple & Effective Home Remedies To Fix Under Eye Bags - Palour in Rajouri Garden, Lajpat Nagar & Malviya Nagar at Delhi

#1. Cold therapy

You may splash cold water on your eyes, or keep a towel soaked in cold water on your eyes. You can also pack some ice cubes inside a towel and place it over your eyes. This will instantly reduce the puffiness under your eyes. Cold spoons can also be very effective in treating your swollen eyes. Keep a few spoons in the freezer. Place the round bottom of the spoon over the puffy area for about five minutes. You will notice the puffy eye look vanishing in the thin air!

#2. Honey dip

Take half a cup of water and put a tablespoon of honey in it. Soak some cotton balls in the mixture. Now, place these wet cotton balls on your puffy under-eye area. Keep it for 10-15 minutes for optimum results. This will reduce the puffiness and will also prevent your under eye skin from sagging.

#3. Cucumber slices

One of the most effective as well as the easiest ways to make bags under your eyes disappear is using cucumber slices. All you have to do is, cut cucumber slices and put them in the refrigerator. Once chilled, keep them on your eyes for a few minutes. With a regular usage, you will notice the under eye bags disappearing over a period of time. You can also blend cucumber, and apply this paste (chilled) under your eyes.

#4. Tea bags therapy

Tea bags can work wonders for puffy eyes. For this, place used tea bags (preferably green tea) in the freezer. Make sure that the used bags are dipped only in hot water, and not in milk. Take them out and put them on your eyes for approximately 15 minutes. The therapy will show an instant effect on your under eye puffiness and dark circles.

#5. Potato slices

Potatoes not only reduce puffiness, but they also help to bring back the glow around your eyes. And to make that possible, here is a simple procedure that you have to follow. Take a potato, peel it, cut it into slices and keep them in the freezer for sometime. Place the chilled slices on your eyes and let them stay for about 10 minutes. Rinse your face, and find your eyes as fresh as morning dew!

#6. Lifestyle changes

Apart from following the suggested natural remedies, these changes in your lifestyle will also help you to a great extent to get rid of those puffy eyes:

• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated.
• Take proper rest. Eight hours of beauty sleep is a must!
• Foods high in sodium content must be avoided because they aid in water retention, hence creating fluid weight gain at the area around your eyes.

7 Most Common Makeup Mistakes That Can Make You Look Old - Parlour at Lajpat Nagar | Malviya Nagar | Rajouri Garden

You might have just given up on the chase for undying youth, but your search for looking perpetually young is an entirely different story. Makeup helps you in fulfilling your desire of looking more stunning and attractive. Unfortunately, over usage or if used in a wrong way it can make you look old.

All of us make such beauty blunders at some point, but are unaware of it. Well do not worry, we are here for you, keep scrolling and take a look at some very common makeup mistakes that end up making you look older.

#1. Applying a thick layer of foundation

If you put on foundation, layer after layer to hide those fine lines believing that it will make you look prettier, then wait, you are making a mistake here. Excessive foundation unfortunately makes you appear older. The extra foundation nicely settles into the lines and attracts more attention and gives you an aged appearance.

Another most important point to remember is to never get your foundation base too light. If you go in for a shade lighter than your natural skin tone, then there is a possibility that the foundation would settle around the fine lines, in turn exaggerating them. Try to go for a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone if you do not want people to quiz about your age.

#2. Skipping primer

 Primer, as the name says, should never be skipped as it gives your face a smooth and silky texture by filling all those lines and helps your makeup stay o. Always opt for a cream or liquid primer as the powder can give your skin a saggy look.

#3. Wearing dark mascara and eyeliner on the lower lashes and lids

Using a dark pencil on the lower lids or wearing dark mascara on the lower lashes will bring out crow feet and dark under-eye circles; making your eye look smaller. You should always opt for a light, soft pencil rather than liquid liners, which can be quite heavy on your skin and waterline.

#4. Coating the lips in dark shade

Applying a very dark or harsh shade of lip colour may make your lips appear thinner than they are, but in return this numbers to your face's age. Even a dark lip liner (which is out of fashion by the way) can destroy your appearance.

#5. Applying blush the wrong way

Are you applying rouge to the apples of your cheeks? Yes! Then you are just adding 10 years of age to your face. This way of applying blush makes the lines on your skin more prominent and make them appear droopy. Also the powder blush is a strict no-no as they again settle down into the thin lines; so it is always better to go for the liquid one.

#6. Overloading shimmer

If you wear too much shimmer, then it will make the lines very noticeable and your eye will look crumpled. Rather a matte shadow will give a very striking look to your eyes.

#7. Hiding dark circle behind heavy concealer

Dark circles are every woman’s nightmare, but that does not mean that you will go out scaring other people with that terrifying concealer trick. Often, a few women commit the cardinal sin of covering up their dark circles with a heavy layer of concealer, which ends up with ghostly results. In order to do away with those thick lines, apply light concealer base with the help of a brush.

Some Beauty Products You Don't Necessarily Need - Parlor in lajpat nagar & malviya nagar

1. Eye Cream
Ever wake up with puffy eyes and think a topical cream is your best fix? Think again. It's just as effective to use a regular cold compress, or even clean, cold cucumber and potato slices to reduce inflammation around your eyes in the morning

2. Primer
Unless you find that your makeup is melting off by the end of the day, you can consider skipping this to streamline your beauty routine. Instead, do small makeup touchups throughout the day and consider switching concealers if yours is fading too quickly.

3. Toner
If you're already using a cleanser and moisturizer with SPF, a toner might not be doing much else, says our beauty director, April Franzino. Plus, classic astringents have a high alcohol content and could strip and can dry out your skin. Then your skin will work hard to produce more oil, possibly making it oilier than before.

4. Eyeliner
If you're not doing a fancy cat eye, your mascara can replace your eyeliner. To mimic it without a pencil, Franzino says to simply wiggle the mascara wand at the base of your lashes to create an extra dark line. Keep adding layers for intensity.

5. Leave-In Conditioner
Apply a dab or two of your regular conditioner — you can play with the amounts to find out what works best — to your hair after you shower. Or, try your own DIY deep conditioning treatment once a week: Rinse your hair clean and put a generous amount of conditioner on your strands. Put a plastic cap over your hair (this will trap heat) and let it sit for 20 minutes. Finally, rinse your hair for super-shiny, ultra-hydrated locks.

6. Full Coverage Foundation
Use a concealer or tinted moisturizer instead. Bonus: You won't have to buy expensive application brushes either.

7. Eyelash Curler
As your mascara is drying, place your finger at the base of your lashes and push them up toward your eyebrow for a few seconds. This can give them the same slight bend your curler will.

This Beauty Trick May Be the Answer to Dark Circles - Salon in lajpat nagar & malviya nagar

Dark circles. We've all had them at some point. And we've all tried to cover them up. Concealer works, but sometimes that unslightly greenish/blue hue is still visible despite our best efforts.

Like a lot of women, beauty vlogger Deepica Mutyala, has tried to figure out the best way to cover up her dark circles. And recently, she stumbled upon a not-so-new (apparently, pageant contestants and drag queens have been using it for years) yet totally genius tip that promises to even out the skin color under your eyes. Hint: It involves using red or orange lipstick.

It looks super scary when you're putting the lipstick on, but it actually makes a lot of sense. On the color wheel, red and orange are directly across from blue and green so they cancel each other out. Translation: When you dab on that red or orange lipstick, it neutralizes the green or blue color under your eyes, making it less visible.

Want to try it out? Simply dab a clean makeup brush into your lipstick and start applying the color under your eyes. Mutyala, who admits to using much more than you probably need, suggests playing around until you find the coverage that works for you. When you're done, apply your favorite concealer and beauty blender to seal it in.

Things Not to Do for Forever Young Skin - Parlor in Malviya Nagar

You are what you eat

Yes, it is true that what you eat reflects on your skin as well. So, if you do not want oily and greasy skin then refrain from eating junk and oily food. For a youthful skin maintain a healthy and balanced diet.

Bleaching cautions

If you do not have the time to bleach your skin at home, do visit the salon by all means, but be careful of what bleach they are using. The professionals at salons ask you to choose from all sorts of fancy names, and yet end up pushing the brand that they have bought in bulk. So, be careful!

Keep a soft towel handy

Always dab your gorgeous skin instead of rubbing with a soft and clean towel. Even if you use skin wipes to wipe the sweat beads of your face and neck, be very gentle. You perspire through skin pores that are better left unprovoked. So, it is best to keep a clean and soft towel with you, especially while working out.

Use sunscreen on cloudy days too

A day of overcast is no reason for you to ditch your sunscreen. The sunscreen protects you from ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays that are present during all daylight hours. So, even if the sun is playing hide and seek, your skin is still exposed to the wrath of harmful rays.

Soak in some vitamin D

Sun is a natural source of vitamin D, which is essential for the body indeed. Do your skin a favour by taking some walk during the early hours of the morning. Early morning, the sun is beautiful and bountiful, rather than scorching red.

Say no to smoking

‘Out of sight, out of mind’ could probably go for the damages smoking does to your internal organs that you cannot see early in your life. But not when it takes a toll on your skin. Smoking leads to premature ageing and skin wrinkles, puffy eyes, skin infections and even skin cancer.

Remove your makeup before going to bed

Always allow your skin breathe in comfort. Wearing makeup to bed can leave your skin dehydrated. This will lead your skin to produce oil to moisturise itself, making you wake up to an oily skin. So, if you don’t sleep in your party wear then why leave the makeup on.

Use makeup removal pads

Gone are the days when one had to put lotion on a swab of cotton to remove makeup. Now all you need to keep handy are some good makeup removal pads, and let them work their magic of making your makeup disappear. While these pads may seem gentle on eyes, be sure to wash your face with clean water after their use.

Menace of shaving

Always use shaving gels or creams before using the razor on your skin. Always shave in the direction of hair growth and not against it. Remember, shaving is a menace if not done properly.

Don't volunteer for free makeup at kiosks

Well, we know it is very hard to turn a blind eye to those calls of free makeup touch-ups and instant makeovers, but watch your steps! You do not want to trust a bunch of marketing students trying to smooth talk you to complete their target at the cost of your skin. New and untested products can be very harmful for your skin.

All fabrics are not for you

If an expensive fabric does not feel good on your skin then no need to get bulldozed into wearing it. All fabrics are not skin-friendly. It is always advisable to give your new clothes a good wash before wearing them.

Last moment bridal package trials

Bridal spa packages can sure be very attractive, but do not be in the last minute rush to avail them. One bride’s experience should be another bride’s lesson. Well, not all products would suit your skin; some can even damage your face. So, don’t include any extra packages to your list in the last minute.