Shahnaz Husain Beauty Tips

Twenties & Thirties During the twenties and thirties, basic skin care should be geared towards maintenance and protection, so that the skin does not begin to age prematurely. All make-up should be removed before bedtime, so that the skin is allowed to “breathe.” Have regular salon facials to tone and protect the skin. The 30s are the child bearing years. Seek help for chloasma (dark patches), common during pregnancy. Protect the skin with sunscreen to preserve youthful qualities. Forties Protection of the skin is even more important as one grows older. Apply sunscreen before going out in the sun. Regular exfoliation with masks or scrubs helps to improve the process of cell renewal and preserve youthful qualities of the skin. Pay attention to the daily care of the area around eyes, with a light massage and application of under-eye creams and lotions. Have salon facials, with massage, toning and nourishing on a daily basis to help delay visible ageing signs. A...

There are many natural skin whitening methods, which are better than bleaching. The use of chemical bleaches has detrimental effects on the skin making it dry and dull. The skin loses its healthy texture and glow, becomes vulnerable to the signs of early ageing. Facial scrubs are quite useful for removing tan. Ingredients like saffron, cucumber, lemon, almonds, turmeric, yogurt, buttermilk, tomato, etc., help to lighten skin colour. These are certainly safer than chemical bleaches and actually benefit the skin in other ways. Ground almonds (badaam) make a good facial scrub. Add a little curd or cold milk to two teaspoons of grounds almonds and rub the mixture gently on the skin. Wash it off with water. Mixing rice powder with curd and using it as a scrub helps oily skins. Or, take 2 teaspoons curd, add a little turmeric (haldi) and apply daily. Wash it off after 20 to 30 minutes. To whiten oily skin: Mix cucumber pulp with yogurt and apply on the face daily. Wash it off aft...

Teenage is a time when there is much hormonal activity, which also affects the oil glands, leading to oily skin, blackheads, spots, pimples and acne. So, during the teen years, understand your skin type and give it the kind of care it needs. “Cleansing” is the keyword for teenage skin. The pores must be kept free of hardened oil and the oiliness of the skin must also be reduced. Use a face wash or cleanser that is specially formulated for oily skins, like Shahnaz Forever Tulsi Neem Face Wash, or Ooops Face Wash. If there is acne, cleanse with Shazema medicated cleanser. After cleansing, wipe the skin with a rose-based skin tonic, using cotton wool. Shahnaz Husain’s Sharose is ideal. Also, pat the skin briskly with the cotton wool pads. This improves blood circulation to the skin surface and adds a glow. The Shahnaz Signature salons also offer “clean-up” treatments that includes the removal of stubborn blackheads and prevent acne. Take treatments in good time. Shagrain mixed ...