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Medical Facials are in rage these days, but what are they??? Medicated Facials or Medical Facials  are treatment oriented facials which involves intense Exfoliation, Hydration, Targeted Action and Rejuvenation of skin. It generally involves using fancy tools and equipments like microdermabrasion ,chemical peels, lasers, etc. 2.  Use Various Tools :  Medicated facials are generally combined with chemical peels or lasers. They play a vital role as they target acne, wrinkles, dull and dehydrated skin, uneven skin tone and improves the quality and texture of skin. 3.  Use Medical Line :  They generally use high end medical grade products which penetrate deeper and have a greater impact on improving the skin texture. 4.  Treatment Oriented :  If you are looking for a nice pampering session, this may not be the perfect choice as medicated facials are more treatment oriented. 5.  Trained  Professional :  They are done by train...

"You are what you eat", is a famous saying and the same goes for the skin too. Healthy foods and good hydration makes the Skin Radiant. So, bad eating habits not only show on your waistline but also your on your skin. I give you 5 foods you need to eliminate from your diet right now. 1. Soda Pop :  Soda Pop or Carbonated Drinks or even Energy Drinks are very high in Sugar. Drinking one tasty soda is equivalent to 8 teaspoons of sugar or 33 gms per 355 ml. Apart from weight gain, type 2 diabetes or heart problems, it fizzles out youthfulness and causes premature aging. According to reports 8 ounces of daily soda corresponds to 1.9 years of additional aging. So before grabbing the can of Pop just think twice.. 2. Excess Coffee:  Who doesn't love a fresh cup of morning coffee, Afterall we all need it for the kick to survive. But as we all know Coffee is a diuretic, thus causes dehydration which further leads to inflammation (patchy redness in the skin) and breaks ...

Acne also called pimples is an inflammatory disorder characterized by comedones, papules, pustules or nodules. It could be due to genetic factors, hormonal imbalance, cosmetic misuse. Acne prone skin requires special care and a routine. Here I am putting down few points which you can incorporate to prevent your skin from Acne. 1.Cleanse your skin thoroughly twice a day with a salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide based face wash. Avoid washing your face too many times as it strips of the skin from natural oil.  2. Always apply moisturizer as the skin care products are generally drying. always look for the word Non Comedogenic in your moisturizer as it does not clog pores. 3. Apply gel based or water based sunscreen. 4.Do not Prick Acne or pimple as it takes longer to heal or even leaves a scar . 5. Consider Doing Chemical Peels by a Professional as it helps to maintain the skin and also prevent Acne.

It is that time of the year to lay back and enjoy a nice, long vacation and re-energize yourself with your loved ones. But, before you finish packing up stuff don't forget the skin essentials. I am listing out 10 Must Haves For Skin For A Beach Vacation. 1 .  SUNSCREEN :  Sunscreen is one product you cannot miss out on any vacation. Prefer to take a waterproof sunscreen with SPF 30 and above for face and SPF 60 and above for body. No matter what SPF your sunscreen has, it doesn't last more than 3 hours, so make sure you reapply. 2 .  HATS & SUNGLASSES : Its not always enough to wear sunscreen as they do not prevent tanning or protect from direct scorching sun so don't forget your hats. 3 .  BLOTTING PAPER :  You will definitely don't wanna look like an oil factory, these blotting papers work wonders to wipe away just enough oil and make you look fresh instantly. 4. LIP BALM :  Although most of the lipsticks and lip g...

Like every other thing , Skin needs Love and Care and time after all its the largest organ of the body There is just One   Mantra  for  Flawless Skin   and that is the ancient old (CTM   cleansing, toning, moisturizing )  routine. Cleansing:- cleanse your skin thoroughly with a cleanser best suited for your skin type. Toning :- toning is an essential step as  it helps to shrink the pores and maintains ph balance of skin. It can be done by dabbing a wet cotton or a gauze all over the face with toner in it. Serum:- Application of serum is very important after 25 years of age. serum should be according to skin age, quality and texture. Moisturzation:- It is indeed the most important step as it nourishes the skin and locks in the moisture. Sunscreen : Last but not the least, sunscreen should be part of daily morning routine as it helps to prevent from UV A & B rays. I know you must have heard of the routine since your childho...

Hello everyone!! This is my first post ever so let me start by introducing myself ... I am Dr.Era, a dermatologist hailing from India. Skin care has been my passion ever since a child and this eventually lead me to become a dermatologist. I have been practising aesthetics and core dermatology for over six years now. Through PlanetDerm I want to enlighten about simple tips and tricks that can help you achieve flawless skin.You will be updated about regimes which if inculcated in your routine can go a long way. I will also try to tell about different skin conditions and there easy way to tackle as most of the skin disease can be controlled by home-care. So lets get started