Page 13 - September 2022 Edition

RETINOL, a form of
vitamin A, is the OG in
diminishing wrinkles,
fine lines and dull
skin. Is your skincare
even legit if it doesn’t
have a retinol variant?
The ingredient
has become
indispensable to our
skincare routines as
retinol-based serums,
cleansers, eye and
face creams rule the
beauty charts. Retinol
boosts skin’s collagen
production, making
it look plump and
radiant.

SUNSCREEN is the backbone of any skincare routine.
Outside under the sun, or indoors, sunscreen is important. It
has evolved in the past few years—from higher SPF values to
different variants and safer ingredients. For all those who have
given up on their sun protection while working from home, it’s
needed inside the house as well. There’s no reason big enough
to miss on it!

TINTS have
successfully
replaced multiple
products in
our vanity kits.
One product for
lips, eyes and
cheeks—tints have
acquired a cult UVA/UVB are the skin’s biggest woes.
following for many While the sun brightens our days, its UV
reasons. Thinner rays definitely make our skin dull and
texture, emollient formula that dries age faster. Apart from posing the risk
up quickly, and a sheer stain for a of skin cancer, upon penetration these
more natural look, tint can easily be rays can change the structure of the skin
put under the ‘absolute necessity’ cells resulting in the loss of elasticity,
category. pigmentation, dark spots, and dry, rough
skin. The solution: a daily SPF.

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