94% of Indian dermatologists recommend sunscreen to prevent skin problems: Study

New Delhi: Skin problems are one of the most common issues that many people face during the hot summer season. But, the good thing is that most of these problems can be dealt with a good sunscreen and a good cleansing routine.
According to a press release by L’Oréal India, based on their study, 94% of Indian dermatologists recommend use of sunscreen as the first line of defense against skin problems.
To better understand Indian skin concerns and the importance of sun protection, the survey was conducted amongst 900 leading Indian dermatologists.
The survey concluded that 94% of them recommend regular use of sun protection as an essential skin care regime to protect against skin ageing and pigmentation.
While sunscreens were the most popular skin care product recommended by dermatologists, 72% of them recommended broad spectrum sun protection against both UVA - Ultraviolet A (long-wave) and UVB -UltravioletB (shortwave) rays.
The study also found that 91% of skin experts felt Sun Protection helped in preventing skin aging. 75% of dermatologists recommended SPF 30+ to their patients and 72% of them also suggested application of sunscreen 2-3 times a day.
According to Francois Pradier, Director, Research and Innovation, L’Oreal India, “L’Oréal has been involved in photo protection research for over thirty years. Our study, 'New insights into skin pigmentation - an Indian

Say goodbye to cracked heels

Our feet- the most overworked and often the most ignored part of our body bear the entire burden we carry with us. Besides, their close contact with ground and eventually, dust and mud makes it more vulnerable for cracked heels. Gunjan Gaur, Permanent Makeup Expert and Executive Director of Alps Beauty Clinics, share the mantras to make your feet beautiful…and heels smoother in no time.
Cleaner is Better: A major reason of cracked heels is lack of cleanliness of feet. Therefore, make sure to indulge in home-made pedicure every month. For this, add one teaspoon shampoo, one teaspoon table-salt along with few drops of antiseptic liquid in a two litres of warm water. Soak your feet in it for 10 minutes; scrub-off the dead skin using a pumice stone and rinse-off. When it dries, massage with moisturizing cream and sleep-on with socks for overnight to catch hold of fantastic feet, the very next morning!
Paraffin Power: It is also advisable to keep taking paraffin-wax sittings at a reputed salon to remove tan as well as to endow your feet with a soft, velvety finish. It removes the uppermost, dead layer of the skin while revealing glistening feet.

Monsoon Special: How to keep your little ones safe and healthy!

The cool breeze and the refreshing rains in monsoons come as a huge relief after the hot summer season. But these gleeful moments can also bring along humidity, mosquitoes, diseases, etc, which in turn can give you a lot of anxiety and worries regarding your little one's health.
Below are a few tips to help you keep your kids healthy during this season:
Hygiene and Cleanliness: Since this season brings with it a lot of challenges, hygiene comes first. Keep your room and surrounding areas clean and dry.
Due to humidity, your little ones may sweat a lot, which can lead to fungal infections, skin rashes or allergies. Keep your baby clean by bathing him/her atleast once a day. Adding a few drops of neem oil in the bathing water works as a disinfectant.
Wash your hands as well as your baby's after changing nappies and after he eats, to keep diseases at bay. Cut your baby's nail short to keep him/her clean and healthy. .
Food and Drink: Always serve your little ones moderately hot/warm food. Make sure your children drink only boiled or filtered water. Even when you go out, carry water bottle from your home. Avoid giving them food, fruit juices and drinks with ice from outside. Not just your kids, but adults should also avoid eating from outside during this season.
If you have a baby who's on formula milk, always use boiled and cooled water to make his feed. And if your are breastfeeding, keep breastfeeding your baby. This will strengthen the baby's immune system as well as help protect from illness. Your breastmilk contains antibodies that can keep your baby strong and healthy.
Also, make your child drink plenty of boiled water to prevent dehydration.
Clothes: During this humid season, dress your child in loose cotton clothes that will absorb the sweat and let his skin breath. Avoid synthetic and nylon clothes.
Make sure that your child does not wear damp clothes as this can lead to fungal infections. Remember even slightly wet cloth can lead to flu. Keep his/her skin dry to prevent prickly heat.
During day time, be sure to cover your baby's arms and legs to avoid mosquito bites.
And if you have a school-going kid, make sure that his/her raincoat, school bag, gumboots, socks and other items are dry and clean.
Avoid Mosquitoes: As monsoons bring along a lot of illnesses, keeping your home and surroundings clean can help avoid your child from mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria or chikungunya. Applying mosquito repellants/creams on your baby's skin or using a mosquito net will help avoid mosquito bites.

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