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A SUNBURN is a form of Radiation burn that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiations. It generally affects Skin Types I-III or people who are very fair. It can be easily protected by the use of sunscreen. There are certain things to consider when using a sunscreen like:  -  Always use a physical sunscreen,  -  Reapply every 2-3 hours and  -  Always use physical protection as sunscreen does not prevent tanning. Apart from sunscreen, there are many easy and natural quick fix for Sunburn. Here, I present you 5 quick fixes for Sunburn: 1. Ice It Down :  Try to cool the sunburn area with ice wrapped in a cloth as much as possible. The ice will help to reduce inflammation by constricting(narrowing) of the blood vessels. Thus, the redness decreases and so does the burning and pain sensation. 2. Aloe Vera :  Aloe Vera has excellent cooling and healing properties. So just grab a fresh aloe leaf or aloe vera gel and r...

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...

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.