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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : February 3, 2017 12:55 PM IST
With just two weeks to go, it is time you start indulging in proper skin and hair care to look your best on Valentine s Day. Mohan Thomas, cosmetic surgeon and managing director of Cosmetic Surgery Institute, shares skin care tips that you should start following to charm your man on the special day:
For skin
Keep it moisturised:Choose a good, oil-based moisturiser to keep the skin moisturised and soft. Pay special attention to the exposed parts (and the most affected areas) like your hands, nails, feet and lips. Glycerin acts as a good moisturiser for the skin. Keep them well moisturised at all times. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and supple. Lip balm with SPF works better. Even those who have oily skin must use light moisturising lotions after cleansing to keep the skin soft.
Exfoliate your skin: When you go out in the open, the temperature outside can have a major effect on your skin. While taking a shower, get into the habit of exfoliating with a loofah so as to remove layers of dead skin and make way for new healthy skin cells. You can use these 10 homemade natural scrubs to get rid of dead skin cells.
Use a good sunscreen: If you are planning a day date with your partner make sure you apply the sunscreen 20 minutes before heading out to the sun. Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or more when you step out in the open.
For feet
The brunt of the activity is taken up by your feet when you work, so make sure your skin care includes pampering of feet too.
Moisturise: Keeping the feet moisturised is the best way to get smooth feet. In the evening, dip your feet in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrub off dead skin from the heels, wash and dry them with a towel. Apply a good amount of foot cream, and wear socks before going to bed. Here are 6 fixes for beautiful and happy feet.
Visit a pedicurist: Get a relaxing pedicure done every week. Use antifungal creams if you have a fungal infection. You can also go for nail art to match your dress for the occasion. Full body: Start getting full body treatments including skin bleach to remove tan, sauna to remove toxins and exfoliation to remove dead skin. Every day, after shower, remember to apply a good body lotion to your skin to keep it nourished.
For hair
Oil your hair: Use hair massages for scalp and hair, keep the oil overnight and then either visit a hair spa or wash with a good shampoo with conditioner at home. Repeat the process every week to keep hair nourished, shiny and damage free. Here are some tips to oil your hair the right way by hair expert Jawed Habib.
Style wisely:Say no to hair dryers/ flat irons/ curl irons. These hair styling instruments work on the principle of heat, which when used make matters your hair look dull and dry after a while. Instead, use the cool setting of the dryer which though may take longer to dry but it would retain the moisture. Choose wooden hair brushes or combs instead of plastic. This is to fight the static hair caused by absence of moisture. If it fits into your schedule and budget, visit a good salon for protein treatment one week before valentine's day. Here are some gift ideas to woo your valentine.
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