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How to Know Your Skin Type

How to Know Your Skin Type

1- What are different skin types?

- The different skin types includes- dry, oily, combination, normal and sensitive skin.

2- What is the need to know your skin type?

- Because it is the first step towards your skin care. It helps you make an informed decision about your skincare protection.

- Through simple observation and some simple tests-

Physical observation:

- Oily Skin- Shiny and greasy

Dry Skin- Dull, rough, flaky or even scaly

Normal Skin- Balanced- neither dry nor oily with smooth uniform texture and small pores.

Combination- Oily T zone with dry or normal cheeks.

Sensitive Skin- Itchy, dry, red skin with burning sensation. Sensitive to certain ingredients like fragrances and dyes as well as environmental factors.

Testing:

You can home test your skin type-

If you wash your face with a gentle cleanser ,pat dry it and wait for an hour, if:

It shines after sometimes- Its an oily skin

Its light, flaky or scaly- its a dry skin type

It shines on the T zone- Its a combination skin

It feels comfortable and hydrated- Its a normal skin that you have got.

Blotting Paper Test-

You cleanse and pat dry your face and after say, half an hour, you use blotting sheets at various parts of your face and observe it for the oil markings-

If there are abundant oil marks over it- It is an oily skin

If there are no trace of oil- It is a dry skin

If there is oil in the T zone- It is a combination skin

If it has minimum oil throughout- It is a normal skin.

So this was how you can recognise your skin type all by yourself.

But the good news is, no matter what skin type you possess, we have the best products for you to choose from…

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All about Moisture Barrier

There are thousands of skincare products that are available all around us today- both offline as well as online.It can often be overwhelming to choose the right one that are exclusive to your skin type.Here in this article, we will help you make an informed decision about 'your' kind of skin products.Let us first find some answers: 1- What is your skin barrier?It is your body's outermost layer, the first 'wall' of defence, a wall (stratum corneum, as it's called) that's made of tough skin cells called corneocytes. These corneocytes or skin cells are bound together by lipids and together they constitutes our skin barrier. The lipid cells contains ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol too.The skin cells also contain natural moisturisers and keratin inside them.All this together constitute our 'Moisture Barrier' and it literally keeps us alive by disallowing all the harmful pathogens and environmental toxins from entering our body. Not only that, it also maintains our water balance, keeping us hydrated and healthy all the time In short, a healthy and well maintained moisture barrier is essential for our good health.2- How our moisture barrier get compromised?It gets compromised due to various reason- many of them are external but few are internal as well.External reason include-- too humid or dry environmental conditions- increased exposure to Sun- excessive use of soaps and detergents that are too alkaline in nature- exposure to allergens and pollutants- over exfoliating (over washing, over using chemical exfoliants)- psychological reasons such as anxiety & stress- use of steroids and certain genetic conditions.All or any one of these conditions can lead to a broken skin barrier.3- Acidity v/s AlkalinityOur skin is slightly acidic in nature. This tendency of our skin is known as our 'acid mantle' and it is there to protect our skin from the attack and growth of bacteria, viruses etc. It also helps in quick healing of our wounds in case of injuries. It's precisely because of this reason that diabetic people with compromised skin mantle (and alkaline skin) have difficulty in healing of the same.Therefore people suffering from diabetes are recommended the use of skin products that are slightly more acidic than the normal ones.How to know if your skin barrier is damaged?Here are the signs and symptoms:-dry/scaly skin-increased sensitivity-itchiness in the skin-acne-discoloured or rough patches in the skin-some bacterial, viral or fungal infection.4- How to reclaim your healthy moisture barrier? Here are the ways:A) Simplify your skincare routine. Stop using too many Skincare products. B) Pay attention while exfoliating. See if you are exfoliating too much and how it's affecting your skin. Also try using soft clothes to dry up in addition to using only mild products. Avoid the use of scrubs.C) Pay attention to pH. Our skin generally has a pH of 5.7 but there are numerous skincare products with pH value ranging from 3.5 to 8. Therefore try to use a product that has a pH value that's closest to your skin's natural pH levels. Remember not all companies announce the pH value of their products on the cover.D) Use a plant based oil to replenish your skin barrier. Some examples of good plant based oils are:- Jajoba Oil- Almond Oil- CBD Oil- Sunflower OilYou can directly apply these oils gently on to your skin in small quantities or you can use the products that contain these oils.-If because of your compromised moisture barrier you are facing the onset of acne, dry, itchy or scaly skin,try using ceramide- rich moisturisers. This is specially recommend in case of acne prone skin.According to some studies, skin types that are darker in colour generally have lower levels of ceramides, therefore a ceramide- moisturiser is highly recommended for people with darker skin colour.Here you can choose from the best moisturisers that are available at Decoris.E) If dry skin is your problem, try using a moisturiser that contains Hyaluronic acid, petroleum or glycerine. In addition, occlusive moisturisers helps is reducing the water loss to as much as 99% from our skin by forming a thin coating over the skin. You can buy one such moisturiser right here at Decoris. Additionally, humectants such as Hyaluronic Acid can repair our moisture barrier by either drawing water from the environment and binding it to our skin or by drawing the same from inside our body and binding it inside our skin barrier. One of the best Hyaluronic Acid available in the market today is The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid by Deciem. You can buy it from here in Decoris at a special discount price.Guide to use: Gently apply Hyaluronic acid while your skin is still wet after a shower or wash.In the end, it will be good to remember that not all products are going to fit your skin type. It is always wise to make an informed decision about your Skincare products that will help you maintain a healthy and well moisturised skin. We at Decoris are committed to help you with all of your beauty, skincare and wellness needs for sure.

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A beginner's guide to Double Cleansing

A beginner's guide to Double CleansingLet's start with a metaphor:Consider your face as a canvas. Anything and everything you put on the canvas of your face are the shades of paints.But makeup is not the only colour or shade you wear, your face is also painted by pollutants, dirt and lot many invisible traces.It's always good to start or end your day with a clear canvas so that you can paint beautiful pictures of your beauty day after day.This is why we need double cleansing and the process starts the previous night.What's double cleansing?It's removing all the dirt, makeup, pollutants from your skin with a two step method before you go to bed or at the beginning of a fresh day.In the first step, you lift and grime the dirt or makeup, washing your face with an oil based cleanser and then wipe them off gently.In the second step, you use a good, gentle lathering cleanser and then wash your face with water.It must be noted here that it's better to wash your face low to high because that's the natural orientation of the follicles of your face.What are the benefits of double cleansing?Well, it helps you remove every layer of the makeup, allowing the cleanser to truly cleanse you skin in the second step.Any good product that you may apply later can then penetrate deeper and work its magic on your skin.Removing dirt and pollutants from your face at the end of the day is as important as removing the traces of your makeup as they both can suffocate and damage your skin by breaking down the natural collagen and causing the development of spots, wrinkles and acne.It must also be noted that double cleansing is particularly helpful for those with oily skin and problems of acne.People with dry skin can be cautious so that it is helpful in removing the makeup but won't over dry the skin.Here is a list of best products that can help you double cleanse your way to Happy and healthy skin.For First step, the oil based cleansers:

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A Cheat Sheet For People With Ageing Skin

Only three ingredient and a consistent routine for a few months is all it will take to make the revival of your skin possible and to regain that youthful and fresh looking skin of yours.

What are the signs of ageing skin?

Dull dehydrated skin

Fine lines and wrinkles

Pigmentation

Sagging skin

Under-eye dark circles

Hair loss and dandruff

Open pores etc.

Actually, you can feel when the texture of your skin begins to change, you can sense the look and  feel of it getting dull and the sudden appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, lips, neck and other areas that you always  suspected and dreaded about.  It becomes more prominent in people with skin that's prone to pore congestion and blemishes. So what are the remedy? To turn around the skin back to its youthful, younger and fresher self, there are four ingredient that must be an integral part of your daily skincare routine.

It becomes more prominent in people with skin that's prone to pore congestion and blemishes.

So what are the remedy?

To turn around the skin back to its youthful, younger and fresher self, there are four ingredient that must be an integral part of your daily skincare routine. They are-

1- Sunscreen:

Not only for people with skin that has begun to show signs of ageing but even for someone young enough to be in kindergarten, it is imperative to use a good sunscreen with good enough SPF.

Not to use a sunscreen today when ozone destruction has already begun to show alarming signs of upcoming catastrophe that'll be caused by harmful ingredients hidden inside the life giving rays of the Sun is unpardonable today.

2- Moisturiser:

A good moisturiser is your skin's best friend. It prevents Dryness. Whether the weather is cold or hot, or you live through air conditioning or indoor heat, all of these environmental factors are sucking the moisture right out of your skin. So a good moisturiser can greatly help in slowing down the signs of ageing.

3- Retinol:

Retinol exfoliates the skin, increases skin cell turnover, and stimulates collagen synthesis. It is considered the gold standard for its anti-aging and skin clearing benefits. It is available in the forms of oils, creams, and serum. It is readily absorbed from the surface of the skin when applied topically.

Therefore a good quality Retinol is a must have for people above 30.

Use retinol once or twice a week at first to see how your skin reacts, and gradually work up to every other day or three times a week.

Another key tip for using retinol is to incorporate it into your nighttime skincare routine only, as it makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

4- Vitamin C Serum:

The brightening properties of vitamin C also extend to fading dark spots and lightening hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C inhibits the pathway of abnormal production of skin pigments (melanin) to even out the skin tone, Sun spots etc.

In helping to promote collagen production, topical vitamin C can help prevent premature ageing of the skin. Another cool thing about the ingredient: It contains a property that inhibits your skin's melanin production, which is what causes skin discoloration like dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

So if you feel that your skin has seen  better youthful days in past and the thought is bogging you down and you want to regain the lost lustre of your skin, make the above mentioned products an integral part of your daily Skincare regime. Wait for a few months for the magic of science to work upon a turnaround.

Here's also a link from where you can buy the best quality of sunscreen, moisturizer, retinol and vitamin c serum online in India

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CBD For Yoga Practitioners and Sportsmen

Although CBD and CBD based products might look like new kid on the block, its usage can be traced back to ancient times in India where it still can be found growing wildly in most parts of the northern mountains & plains.

It is true that there have been many misconceptions regarding Hemp and CBD mostly because they come from rather notorious Marijuana plant but after some recent researches it can be said with some authority today that most of them are unfounded. It is especially true in case of CBD because it doesn’t contain the properties of giving that ‘high’ to its consumer because that power belongs to its cousin called THC (Tetrahydrocannabinols).

CBD today is therefore legal to buy and sell in many countries around the world and that includes India too provided the THC content in the product is less than .3%. And Marijuana is one of the most versatile plant ever known, it can be used in several ways- from creating different psychoactive products from its flowers and leaves, to weaving clothes from the yarn obtained from its stem to building houses out of its sturdiness. Its cousin industrial hemp is already getting cultivated in large scale in different parts of the world.

Oil extracted from its seeds called hemp seed oil can be used in a variety of ways- from cooking to dressing of salads and what not. Same is true for CBD oil. In combination with other carrier oil such as MCT or coconut oil, a lot of CBD oil based products are being manufactured today that include various therapeutic oils, soaps, ointments, shampoos, bath essentials, skincare and various related and diverse products.

CBD is also available in raw or dewaxed form as tinctures and oils in diverse flavours and it is known to cure various ailments such as anxiety, depression, acute & chronic pains and inflammations, seizures, epilepsy, autism etc. among many others. In recent times, there is a lot of research that has taken place on the miraculous effects of CBD but there’s a lot more that needs to be done.

But still, going by anecdotal references and certain recent researches, it can prove to be very useful for people who lead an active life, people such as sportsmen and Yoga instructors and practitioners or those suffering from certain ailments.

So let us  delve a bit deeper in the mysterious world of CBD:

Basics Of CBD:

There are cannabinoids that are found in CBD. They are naturally occurring compounds found in the Cannabis Sativa plant. CBD or Cannabidiol is the phytocannabinoid found naturally in the plant and unlike THC that is also found in the same plant, is not psychoactive. And another fact is, cannabinoids also exist in our body.

Scientists have identified what they call the endocannibinoid system (ECS) that modulates the activity of neurons. Recent researches prove that

the consumption of CBD could increase the activity of our body’s existing endocannabinoid system.

The primary purpose of the ECS appears to be maintaining homeostasis, which it does by keeping neurotransmitter levels in check. Being a Yoga practitioner and an athlete we apply greater stress to our body and it sometimes lead to pain and inflammation greater than what our endocannabinoid system can handle. Adding exogenous CBD may help this overloaded system get our neurotransmitters back under control and help us in maintaining homeostasis.

6 Benefits of CBD for Athletes and Yoga Practitioners

It relieves Pain

Studies have shown that CBD is effective for reducing pain, including musculoskeletal pain from exercise or Yoga, as well as stiff joints.Though there is little research on CBD alone it does appear to relieve pain effectively for many active people.

It is an alternative to NSAIDs

Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen have widely been used by athletes for decades, but researches have shown that they are not safe.So athletes are typically advised to avoid NSAIDs during sessions and events, as long-term or frequent use of NSAIDs may increase our risk for heart attack and stroke.

Some athletes have found the pain relieving effect of CBD can reduce or eliminate their use of NSAIDS for exercise-related pain, with minimal side effects.

It is an alternative to Opioids

Opioid pain medications (i.e. morphine, codeine, oxycontin) are highly effective for pain management, but carry a significant risk of addiction and death by overdose. Cannabinoids are not as effective as opioids for relieving acute, high-intensity pain, but may be effective for long-term pain management – either alone or in conjunction with other medications – with far less risk of dependence or accidental death.

It reduces inflammation

A little bit of inflammation can be good for athletes and help stimulate positive training adaptations. Too much inflammation hinders recovery and hurts performance. Researches have shown that there are CB2 receptors in both the brain and periphery, but they are more concentrated in immune tissues. Cannabinoids binding to CB2 receptors may have an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing cytokine (cell messengers) production. In other words, CBD bound to CB2 receptors help dial down the response when our immune system sounds the alarm after hard workouts.

It Settles our gut

Inflammation in the small and large intestines causes a lot of discomfort, and our gut problems can be enhanced during or after a session or training. Although CBD won’t solve our stomach problems that may arise from dehydration and overheating (two major causes in athletes and Yoga trainers), but if we have underlying inflammation issues that contribute to gut problems during or after exercise, CBD may be effective for reducing our symptoms.

It improves Sleep Quality

Getting more and better sleep is one of the most effective ways an athlete can achieve greater training gains. It is equally true for a Yoga practitioner. Anecdotally, those who consume CBD report greater ease going to sleep and a more restful night’s sleep. CBD is found to slow down brain activity, helping us feel calmer, and induce sleep.

Also,CBD may also have a potent anti-anxiety effect for some people, which can help them get to sleep and have more restful sleep.

How to use CBD

New CBD-containing products can be found all over the internet market these days. You can get CBD in the form of capsules, pills, or as an oil or tincture.  It has been infused into sports drinks, recovery drinks, and all manner of edibles. There are also topical creams and lotions that contain CBD oil, as well as oil drops that can be placed under your tongue.

How you consume CBD may affect how quickly you experience its effects. Capsules, oil, and edibles have to be digested, so they may take a bit longer. Topical creams are said to be quicker than edibles, and sublingual drops/tinctures are said to be the most rapid in showing any effect.

CBD is available as “full spectrum” or “isolate”. Full spectrum CBD products contain CBD and other compounds found in the original plant, which could include small amounts of THC. If the CBD was derived from industrial hemp, the THC content of the original plant is legally supposed to be less than .3%. Products that contain CBD isolate should only contain CBD. CBD isolate and CBD produced from hemp would be a better choice for those who want to play safe.

How much CBD to use

Actually, there is no standard dose that delivers a consistent effect for all people. CBD products are not well regulated, so there can be inconsistencies in how much CBD is in a product. And depending on how you consume CBD (oil, gummy bear, cookie, recovery drink, tincture), it can be difficult to be precise. The most precise way to consume CBD is probably through capsules, or by calculating how many milligrams of CBD are in a given volume (such as ml.) of a tincture or oil.

Companies that produce and sell CBD products recommend starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it based on the effects you experience.

Conclusion

The emergence of cannabidiol could mark a major turning point in how athletes and Yoga practitioners recover from training stress and manage both occasional and chronic pain. But still, there is a lot still to learn about how CBD works and how to best utilize for a physically active person. That is not unusual, though. Back when carbohydrate-rich sports drinks first came out, it was clear they were helping improve performance even if the formulas weren’t perfect and the mechanisms weren’t all known.

Although it is not a banned substance for athletes and people in general, if it actually contains a significant amount of THC or other prohibited substance, you are at risk for a doping violation. As with anything else, it will be up to you to research and find a reputable brand.

With what we know at this point, CBD offers good potential benefits and few risks. If it improves recovery as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and sleep aid, then it has great potential to improve athletic performance and treat various elements.

On our part, we have a collection of CBD oils and CBD & hemp products that are produced by most reputable companies with good track record and most positive reviews. You can buy various CBD and Hemp products from HERE.

As some of the CBD oils also contain THC in various measures, you need to have a doctor’s prescription to buy the same. You can book a Doctor’s appointment on Decoris from HERE and go ahead to buy CBD as prescribed from HERE.