Test Post HT: 5 simple ways to keep summer acne at bay

The onset of summer can be a nightmare for ­people with oily skin. Choose the right skin care products to protect your face from zits. Check out dos and don’ts to keep your skin healthy, glowing and blemish-free.
1 Wash your face only twice a day: If you ­overwash your face, the skin signals your oil glands to overproduce oil, making it greaser. So, limit the ­excessive skin cleansing so that your skin can balance itself naturally.

2 Don’t use soap: Soaps can damage the skin by making it drier, rougher and more permeable to bacteria. Chemicals in soaps are harsh and not good for the facial skin. It’s also said to be a cause of acne.
3 Look for face washes with salicylic acid in it: Facewash should be used instead of soaps but any ­facewash won’t do. Choose one with salicylic acid, which is naturally derived from ­willow bark. It helps get rid of blackheads and whiteheads. It also reduces oil ­production. The percentage should be at least one percent  to have enough efficacy.
4 Use moisturiser twice a day: No matter how oily your skin is, it still needs moisture to stay healthy. Look for gentle gels that are free from fragrance, colour and paraben to let your skin breathe.
5 Wear sunblock: The sun has UVA and UVB rays which initially may seem to be drying up those pimples. But they worsen the acne in the long run. Also, the sun can worsen the acne marks. Hence, using a sunscreen, especially in summers, is a must.

Test Post Actress Shruti Haasan


Actress Shruti Haasan has put her fashionable foot forward as the cover girl of the May issue of fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar Bride.

There are multiple shots of the actress, who has made a unique style statement with the traditional sari, but with a contemporary twist to the look. She has worn a Rahul Mishra ensemble for the cover photograph, shot by Rid Burman and styled by Mohit Rai.

"The choice to put Shruti on our cover was due to her rise in the south as a mega star and we wanted to celebrate the South Indian bridal fashion. She is very versatile, which we have even tried to convey through our cover," magazine editor Nupur Mehta Puri said in a statement.
Daughter of actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, Shruti was recently seen in Telugu film "Race Gurram"
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)