&lt;p&gt;Think of skincare and we instantly think of all the products we can use for the face; and maybe the neck, with all the newly acquired knowledge of the importance of it. But there is a reason why body serums are all the rage on social media. If you are one of the many whose only body beauty routine is to jump out of the shower and dab on some lotion, here&rsquo;s your cue to think again.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your body needs the same amount of TLC as your face and hair for that confident, nourished glow with a healthy defence barrier; and there is no way your lotion is doing the job. From dry brushing, to body packs and serums&mdash;your body needs a multi-step beauty routine of its own. And now that we have aced our facial beauty regime, it is time we move on to understanding body care, starting with serums.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;But, what are body serums?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian have been advocating for them for years now. Just like the facial counterparts, body serums contain active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, ceramide, exfoliating acids, retinol, and more. You name the concern and you&rsquo;ll find an active to do the job and a body serum that contains it. It is this high concentration of actives that distinguishes serums from lotions, making them a whole lot more effective, albeit expensive too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;How do you use body serums?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The same rules as facial serums apply. Use them after cleansing, but before moisturisation. You can opt not to follow up with a moisturiser&amp;nbsp;unless you have very dry skin, because serums can be hydrating on their own. Find the right ingredient for your concern&mdash;you know it by now: vitamin C for pigmentation, niacinamide for acne, ceramide and retinol for ageing, lactic acid for that glow, the list goes on&mdash;and add it to your skincare routine. But, remember, if you don&rsquo;t have a concern and are happy with your current skin, the answer to whether you should add body serums to your beauty routine is a no. Follow the golden rule in skincare&mdash;prevention is great, but not at the cost of irritating the skin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The body serum category is small, but&amp;nbsp;is definitely growing. And with the increasing skincare knowledge, the adoption of intensive body care is not far behind, and with it the products that are on offer.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For now, here are our favourite picks.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;This serum-in-oil is all the hydration your skin needs, added to vitamin E&rsquo;s ability to be anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, it helps with sun-damage and antioxidation. With plant-derived hyaluronic acid and raspberry extract, it&rsquo;s lightweight, fast-absorbing, and suitable for all skin types and age groups.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RAS&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;Flaunt Anti-Pigmentation Serum &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We love love love this one. If you&rsquo;re worried about pigmentation, you can say bye bye to it already. Antioxidants&amp;nbsp;like grapefruit, mulberry leaf, and vitamins C, A, and E, strengthen skin barrier while the natural AHAs derived from hog plum and orange peel reveal brighter and even toned skin by gentle exfoliation. It's your one-stop solution to brighter skin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pilgrim Squalane Body Serum Lotion Phyto-Retinol &amp;amp; Hyaluronic Acid&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;With squalane&mdash;derived from non-comedogenic olives, hyaluronic acid, and phyto-retinol&mdash;a non-irritating plant-based retinol alternative&mdash;this formula anti-ages, hydrates, and smoothes. And it is great on the pocket too!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dermafique Intensive Restore Body Serum&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Repair skin cells and strengthen skin barrier with this one. A powerful vitamin E serum that is sure to hydrate and heal, leaving you with a natural glow. And another one that won&rsquo;t kill your budget.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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Why you need body serums and how to pick the best one for your skin

Your lotion is not doing enough for your skin.

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&lt;p&gt;A few years ago, essential oils were pegged as the elixir that would magically cure headaches, calm you down, and clear up your skin. Concentrated plant extracts, essential oils, contain most of the flavour and essence of their source. While one can&rsquo;t discount the advantages of aromatherapy&mdash;the act of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit, it&rsquo;s important to keep in mind that not all essential oils are made the same, and when it comes to the addition of these elixirs in skincare, things get tricky. Though some have proverbially been known to help with scar-healing, brightening, and toning, they also flare up allergies and reaction in some.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Why do essential oils get a bad reputation?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/untitled-design-2023-01-30t185717052300123065818.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Skincare is a science, so natural is not always better. Since aromatherapy or &lsquo;clean beauty&rsquo; products aren&rsquo;t as vigorously tested as other cosmetics and skincare, they might not be as safe to use. Plus their high concentration makes them risky for your skin. While you may get an allergic reaction to any essential oil, some are known to be riskier&mdash;citrus oils, including lemon, orange, and bergamot, for instance, can react to UV light and cause skin to burn and blister. Others, like tea tree, cinnamon, clove and peppermint, might also cause irritation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But that doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t enjoy some of the other benefits of the oils. &ldquo;Essential oils are considered bad because people often use them without really understanding the proper usage of a particular oil. Some are great to be used as mood boosters and some can be used to release headaches and reduce nausea. Essential oils are not at all bad if used correctly,&rdquo; explains Muskan Chanchlani, beauty influencer and YouTuber.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Most essential oils are safe, but sometimes they&rsquo;re altered by synthetic chemicals, so they need to be diluted enough to be safe,&rdquo; says Kompal Matta Kapoor, a New York-based skincare and beauty influencer.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;The things to keep in mind when using essential oil&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Are you already on your way to get rid of all essential oils in your vanity closet? You might want to hold that thought&mdash;they can be helpful if you shop for the right one, and use it correctly. First rule of thumb is to always dilute the essential oil in a milder oil like coconut&mdash;a &lsquo;carrier&rsquo; oil in skincare speak&mdash;to reduce the potency of the highly-concentrated essential oil formula. Next, do your research and make sure you&rsquo;re buying from a reputable source, and are testing it on a small patch of your skin before slathering the oil (or a product containing it) all over your face. Chanchlani elaborates, &ldquo;Always do a patch test when using an essential oil on your skin and even then, use it only small doses.&rdquo;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Essential oils can be especially unsuitable if you have sensitive skin&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Since essential oils are extremely volatile, they aren&rsquo;t ideal for sensitive skin. Kapoor explains, &ldquo;Essential oils have the potential to initiate allergic reactions due to their vaporous and skin-absorbent nature.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Chanchlani agrees. &ldquo;They can be risky. So it&rsquo;s always good to dilute them properly and do multiple patch tests before using the essential oils directly on any sensitive areas.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: When it comes to essential oils, it&rsquo;s better to be cautious rather than risk an adverse reaction&mdash;just because they&rsquo;re naturally derived doesn&rsquo;t mean they&rsquo;re completely safe for your skin. And if you&rsquo;re in doubt, it&rsquo;s always best to consult an expert.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Alaya F/Instagram&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A few years ago, essential oils were pegged as the elixir that would magically cure headaches, calm you down, and clear up your skin. Concentrated plant extracts, essential oils, contain most of the flavour and essence of their source. While one can&amp;rsquo;t discount the advantages of aromatherapy&amp;mdash;the act of using essential oils for therapeutic benefit, it&amp;rsquo;s important to keep in mind that not all essential oils are made the same, and when it comes to the addition of these elixirs in skincare, things get tricky. Though some have proverbially been known to help with scar-healing, brightening, and toning, they also flare up allergies and reaction in some.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Why do essential oils get a bad reputation?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/untitled-design-2023-01-30t185717052300123065818.png' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Skincare is a science, so natural is not always better. Since aromatherapy or &amp;lsquo;clean beauty&amp;rsquo; products aren&amp;rsquo;t as vigorously tested as other cosmetics and skincare, they might not be as safe to use. Plus their high concentration makes them risky for your skin. While you may get an allergic reaction to any essential oil, some are known to be riskier&amp;mdash;citrus oils, including lemon, orange, and bergamot, for instance, can react to UV light and cause skin to burn and blister. Others, like tea tree, cinnamon, clove and peppermint, might also cause irritation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But that doesn&amp;rsquo;t mean you can&amp;rsquo;t enjoy some of the other benefits of the oils. &amp;ldquo;Essential oils are considered bad because people often use them without really understanding the proper usage of a particular oil. Some are great to be used as mood boosters and some can be used to release headaches and reduce nausea. Essential oils are not at all bad if used correctly,&amp;rdquo; explains Muskan Chanchlani, beauty influencer and YouTuber.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Most essential oils are safe, but sometimes they&amp;rsquo;re altered by synthetic chemicals, so they need to be diluted enough to be safe,&amp;rdquo; says Kompal Matta Kapoor, a New York-based skincare and beauty influencer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;The things to keep in mind when using essential oil&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/untitled-design-2023-01-30t185652738300123065841.png' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Are you already on your way to get rid of all essential oils in your vanity closet? You might want to hold that thought&amp;mdash;they can be helpful if you shop for the right one, and use it correctly. First rule of thumb is to always dilute the essential oil in a milder oil like coconut&amp;mdash;a &amp;lsquo;carrier&amp;rsquo; oil in skincare speak&amp;mdash;to reduce the potency of the highly-concentrated essential oil formula. Next, do your research and make sure you&amp;rsquo;re buying from a reputable source, and are testing it on a small patch of your skin before slathering the oil (or a product containing it) all over your face. Chanchlani elaborates, &amp;ldquo;Always do a patch test when using an essential oil on your skin and even then, use it only small doses.&amp;rdquo;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Essential oils can be especially unsuitable if you have sensitive skin&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/untitled-design-2023-01-30t185742273300123065908.png' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Since essential oils are extremely volatile, they aren&amp;rsquo;t ideal for sensitive skin. Kapoor explains, &amp;ldquo;Essential oils have the potential to initiate allergic reactions due to their vaporous and skin-absorbent nature.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Chanchlani agrees. &amp;ldquo;They can be risky. So it&amp;rsquo;s always good to dilute them properly and do multiple patch tests before using the essential oils directly on any sensitive areas.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bottom line: When it comes to essential oils, it&amp;rsquo;s better to be cautious rather than risk an adverse reaction&amp;mdash;just because they&amp;rsquo;re naturally derived doesn&amp;rsquo;t mean they&amp;rsquo;re completely safe for your skin. And if you&amp;rsquo;re in doubt, it&amp;rsquo;s always best to consult an expert.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Alaya F/Instagram&lt;/p&gt;

Are essential oils actually good for your skin?

Picking the right one and using it correctly is key.

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&lt;p&gt;Any dermatologist worth their salt will tell you that after sunscreen the second most important product your face needs is a good cleanser. Thoroughly washing your face twice a day (AM and PM) washes away impurities, make-up and even excess oil while hydrating your skin and leaving it feeling fresh.&lt;br&gt;
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However, the only problem is choosing the correct cleanser for your skin. Of course, once you do find that dream cleanser it&rsquo;s gonna stay with you forever. But getting there is a struggle, especially considering how flooded the skincare market is and all the chemicals that go into formulating some of the cleansers that sit on the shelves. Not to worry though, we did all the leg work so you wouldn&rsquo;t have to, by curating a list of all the best cleansers for the different skin types.&amp;nbsp;Take a look and start adding to your cart!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1270123101106.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Looking for a good skin cleanser that doesn&rsquo;t further dry out your already dry skin can feel like a Herculean task. But the Ultra Facial Cleanser is up to the job. It&rsquo;s packed with the goodness of apricot kernel oil, vitamin E and avocado oil. This cleanser dissolves all make-up, debris, and pollutants while not overstripping your skin but hydrating it.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹750&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2270123101131.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Formulated especially for dry to very dry skin, this cleanser from Clinique lathers up to loosen all impurities from the skin. It protects the natural balance of the skin and leaves it comfortably hydrated.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹2,150&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oily skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;82E Lotus Splash Conditioning cleanser with lotus and bioflavonoids&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3270123101242.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The latest drop from Deepika Padukone&rsquo;s self-care brand, the Lotus Splash cleanser is enriched with purifying lotus extract and bioflavonoids. Its gentle and lightweight formula helps to remove impurities like dirt, excess oil and make-up. It maintains the PH balance of your skin and leaves a non-greasy glow behind.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,200&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;L&rsquo;occitane Cream-To-Foam Face Wash&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4270123101308.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want luminous skin that doesn&rsquo;t look like a bottle of oil overturned on it, check out the L&rsquo;occitane cream-to-foam face wash. When applied, the cream turns into a dense foam that leaves the face looking luminous without it being overly greasy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹3,500&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sensitive skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skeyndor Aquatherm Delicate Cleansing Milk&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5270123101331.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This cleansing milk from Skeyndor is designed to cater specifically to sensitive skin. It cleans your face while keeping your skin&rsquo;s easily agitated nature in mind. Not only that, but this cleanser also works to reduce your sensitivity threshold, calms the skin and reduces redness and inflammation.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹ 2,120&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clarins Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/6270123101352.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you&rsquo;re looking for a cleanser that gently cleanses, softens, and soothes the skin without irritating it further, try this one from Clarins. Its silky foam gently and effectively removes impurities, makeup, and pollution while preserving the skin's natural microbiota.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹&amp;nbsp;2,100&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Any dermatologist worth their salt will tell you that after sunscreen the second most important product your face needs is a good cleanser. Thoroughly washing your face twice a day (AM and PM) washes away impurities, make-up and even excess oil while hydrating your skin and leaving it feeling fresh.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, the only problem is choosing the correct cleanser for your skin. Of course, once you do find that dream cleanser it&amp;rsquo;s gonna stay with you forever. But getting there is a struggle, especially considering how flooded the skincare market is and all the chemicals that go into formulating some of the cleansers that sit on the shelves. Not to worry though, we did all the leg work so you wouldn&amp;rsquo;t have to, by curating a list of all the best cleansers for the different skin types.&amp;nbsp;Take a look and start adding to your cart!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dry skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kiehl&amp;#39;s Ultra Facial Cleanser&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1270123101106.png' width='311' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Looking for a good skin cleanser that doesn&amp;rsquo;t further dry out your already dry skin can feel like a Herculean task. But the Ultra Facial Cleanser is up to the job. It&amp;rsquo;s packed with the goodness of apricot kernel oil, vitamin E and avocado oil. This cleanser dissolves all make-up, debris, and pollutants while not overstripping your skin but hydrating it.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹750&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2270123101131.png' width='378' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Formulated especially for dry to very dry skin, this cleanser from Clinique lathers up to loosen all impurities from the skin. It protects the natural balance of the skin and leaves it comfortably hydrated.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹2,150&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oily skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;82E Lotus Splash Conditioning cleanser with lotus and bioflavonoids&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3270123101242.png' width='345' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The latest drop from Deepika Padukone&amp;rsquo;s self-care brand, the Lotus Splash cleanser is enriched with purifying lotus extract and bioflavonoids. Its gentle and lightweight formula helps to remove impurities like dirt, excess oil and make-up. It maintains the PH balance of your skin and leaves a non-greasy glow behind.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,200&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;L&amp;rsquo;occitane Cream-To-Foam Face Wash&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4270123101308.png' width='341' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you want luminous skin that doesn&amp;rsquo;t look like a bottle of oil overturned on it, check out the L&amp;rsquo;occitane cream-to-foam face wash. When applied, the cream turns into a dense foam that leaves the face looking luminous without it being overly greasy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹3,500&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sensitive skin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skeyndor Aquatherm Delicate Cleansing Milk&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5270123101331.png' width='392' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This cleansing milk from Skeyndor is designed to cater specifically to sensitive skin. It cleans your face while keeping your skin&amp;rsquo;s easily agitated nature in mind. Not only that, but this cleanser also works to reduce your sensitivity threshold, calms the skin and reduces redness and inflammation.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹ 2,120&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clarins Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/6270123101352.png' width='344' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re looking for a cleanser that gently cleanses, softens, and soothes the skin without irritating it further, try this one from Clarins. Its silky foam gently and effectively removes impurities, makeup, and pollution while preserving the skin&amp;#39;s natural microbiota.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹&amp;nbsp;2,100&lt;/p&gt;

Best facial cleansers that will leave your skin squeaky clean

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&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Hair is a window to your health,&rdquo; says Anabel Kingsley, a consultant trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Clinic. As a non-essential tissue&mdash;meaning hair doesn&rsquo;t serve a function in keeping us alive&mdash;&ldquo;our strands are often the first part of us our body neglects when anything is amiss internally,&rdquo; she explains.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;No matter what products you use, if you aren&rsquo;t eating a healthy balanced diet, or keeping check on your general health and stress levels, your hair&rsquo;s health isn&rsquo;t going to be as good as it could be.&rdquo; With this in&amp;nbsp;mind, if you&rsquo;re experiencing hair-fall and thinning, or a flaky, itchy scalp, know that your body could be trying to tell you something.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here, the expert explains the reasons behind the common problems she sees, so you can address your hair health holistically.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Excessive daily hair shedding (aka telogen effluvium)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/ahsfx-balding-bald-spot-losing-hair-EDZ01iKf9pRggxnU48&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a reactive hair loss condition caused by an internal disruption, Kingsley explains. Typically, it occurs six to 12 weeks after the event that caused it. &ldquo;It can be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-standing and recurring). Acute TE is usually caused by a one-off blip, like the flu, food poisoning, or a high fever, and doesn&rsquo;t require any treatment. However, hair fall that continues or recurs should be thoroughly investigated,&rdquo; she advises. The most common causes for chronic TE are:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Iron and ferritin (stored iron) deficiency. This is particularly common in menstruating women, post-surgery and in the postpartum period&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Hypo or hyperthyroidism (underactive or overactive thyroid gland)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; High stress levels impacting how your body absorbs nutrients&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Crash dieting and energy deficits (i.e. not eating enough calories)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; High mercury levels (from eating too much high-mercury fish such as tuna, swordfish and Spanish mackerel)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Hair thinning (aka androgenic alopecia)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This type of hair loss is slow and progressive. &ldquo;It is down to genes&mdash;specifically having a genetic predisposition that causes hair follicles on your scalp to be sensitive to normal levels of androgens (male hormones),&rdquo; Kingsley reveals. She explains that when you have this sensitivity, hair follicles on your scalp gradually miniaturise, and produce finer and shorter strands. &ldquo;While reduced hair volume usually isn&rsquo;t the sign of a health condition, conditions that impact your hormone levels can make androgenic alopecia worse.&rdquo; Here are some examples:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). &ldquo;However, this often is accompanied by other symptoms, such as weight gain, acne, facial hair and irregular periods,&rdquo; she notes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; Being on an androgenic oral contraceptive, or androgenic HRT&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ndash; High stress levels, &ldquo;which can inadvertently raise androgen levels&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Other health conditions that often cause hair loss include Lupus and Cushing&rsquo;s Syndrome, Kingsley adds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Brittle hair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The growth of weak, brittle hair can be caused by not eating enough protein, the trichologist confirms. &ldquo;To avoid this, I suggest adding at least a palm-sized portion of protein to your breakfast and lunch.&rdquo; Good examples are eggs, oily fish, shellfish, lean meat, low-fat cheese, quinoa, tofu, and nuts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She adds that &ldquo;zinc deficiency and hyperthyroidism can also cause the growth of brittle hair.&rdquo; Foods high in zinc include oysters, chickpeas, lean sirloin steak, hemp seeds and cashew nuts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Flaky, itchy scalp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/RobertEBlackmon-hair-scratch-itch-69vagPGz9o9lpzbOwb&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&ldquo;While usually not the sole cause of scalp irritation, a lack of omega-3 in your diet can exacerbate scalp conditions,&rdquo; she reveals. Omega-3 can be found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, walnuts, eggs, sprouts and flaxseeds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Stress can also cause an itchy scalp,&rdquo; Kingsley adds. Extreme changes in temperature can also be a factor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A healthy hair diet and the supplements debate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/gilmoregirls-netflix-gilmore-girls-xUPOqDy6ygPwpUhDRS&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD, APD), also known as @theguthealthdoctor, tells us that the perfect healthy hair diet is essentially the Mediterranean diet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;You should aim for an inclusive diet, not a restrictive one,&rdquo; she says, so avoid cutting out whole food groups. Carbs are important, for example. &ldquo;Aim for 30 plant-based foods a week, including fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While Kingsley advocates eating your nutrients and antioxidants, she believes in taking healthy hair supplements as as a maintenance. &ldquo;No one eats perfectly the whole time, and those busy days when you&rsquo;re in too much of a rush to eat a proper lunch, or you grab something easy, but of low nutritional value, can take their toll on your strands,&rdquo; she says.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Supplements help to give your hair an extra buffer&mdash;which is usually needed! As hair is the last part of you to receive the nutrients you ingest, a healthy diet alone often isn&rsquo;t enough to keep it functioning at its best.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;However, Rossi notes that you should be mindful of overdoing it with supplements. &ldquo;Excessive intakes of nutritional supplements may actually cause hair-fall,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;Vitamin A and selenium supplementation have all been linked to hair-fall. So it is important to monitor your nutrient levels with a health professional before taking supplements marketed for hair health.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Products, prescriptions and professional treatments for hair health problems&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For optimum hair health, Kingsley says to treat your scalp as you would the skin on your face. &ldquo;After all, your scalp is skin&mdash;and you take your hair to the same places you take your face.&rdquo; Your scalp&rsquo;s health is also instrumental to hair growth, she notes. &ldquo;Think of your scalp being your hair&rsquo;s support system.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At home, take a triple-pronged product approach: a daily scalp toner, and weekly masks for both your scalp and your hair. If hair loss is your concern, add in a fortifying spray to strengthen the hair after washing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If your scalp needs a thorough cleanse and exfoliation, try booking in a &lsquo;facial&rsquo; for it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As a first port of call, talk to your GP if you are concerned about changes in your scalp and hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/hair/a30976793/hair-health/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; originally appeared on Harper&rsquo;s BAZAAR UK.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Hair is a window to your health,&amp;rdquo; says Anabel Kingsley, a consultant trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Clinic. As a non-essential tissue&amp;mdash;meaning hair doesn&amp;rsquo;t serve a function in keeping us alive&amp;mdash;&amp;ldquo;our strands are often the first part of us our body neglects when anything is amiss internally,&amp;rdquo; she explains.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;No matter what products you use, if you aren&amp;rsquo;t eating a healthy balanced diet, or keeping check on your general health and stress levels, your hair&amp;rsquo;s health isn&amp;rsquo;t going to be as good as it could be.&amp;rdquo; With this in&amp;nbsp;mind, if you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing hair-fall and thinning, or a flaky, itchy scalp, know that your body could be trying to tell you something.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here, the expert explains the reasons behind the common problems she sees, so you can address your hair health holistically.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Excessive daily hair shedding (aka telogen effluvium)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='270' src='https://giphy.com/embed/EDZ01iKf9pRggxnU48' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/ahsfx-balding-bald-spot-losing-hair-EDZ01iKf9pRggxnU48'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is a reactive hair loss condition caused by an internal disruption, Kingsley explains. Typically, it occurs six to 12 weeks after the event that caused it. &amp;ldquo;It can be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-standing and recurring). Acute TE is usually caused by a one-off blip, like the flu, food poisoning, or a high fever, and doesn&amp;rsquo;t require any treatment. However, hair fall that continues or recurs should be thoroughly investigated,&amp;rdquo; she advises. The most common causes for chronic TE are:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Iron and ferritin (stored iron) deficiency. This is particularly common in menstruating women, post-surgery and in the postpartum period&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Hypo or hyperthyroidism (underactive or overactive thyroid gland)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; High stress levels impacting how your body absorbs nutrients&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Crash dieting and energy deficits (i.e. not eating enough calories)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; High mercury levels (from eating too much high-mercury fish such as tuna, swordfish and Spanish mackerel)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Hair thinning (aka androgenic alopecia)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This type of hair loss is slow and progressive. &amp;ldquo;It is down to genes&amp;mdash;specifically having a genetic predisposition that causes hair follicles on your scalp to be sensitive to normal levels of androgens (male hormones),&amp;rdquo; Kingsley reveals. She explains that when you have this sensitivity, hair follicles on your scalp gradually miniaturise, and produce finer and shorter strands. &amp;ldquo;While reduced hair volume usually isn&amp;rsquo;t the sign of a health condition, conditions that impact your hormone levels can make androgenic alopecia worse.&amp;rdquo; Here are some examples:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). &amp;ldquo;However, this often is accompanied by other symptoms, such as weight gain, acne, facial hair and irregular periods,&amp;rdquo; she notes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; Being on an androgenic oral contraceptive, or androgenic HRT&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ndash; High stress levels, &amp;ldquo;which can inadvertently raise androgen levels&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Other health conditions that often cause hair loss include Lupus and Cushing&amp;rsquo;s Syndrome, Kingsley adds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Brittle hair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The growth of weak, brittle hair can be caused by not eating enough protein, the trichologist confirms. &amp;ldquo;To avoid this, I suggest adding at least a palm-sized portion of protein to your breakfast and lunch.&amp;rdquo; Good examples are eggs, oily fish, shellfish, lean meat, low-fat cheese, quinoa, tofu, and nuts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She adds that &amp;ldquo;zinc deficiency and hyperthyroidism can also cause the growth of brittle hair.&amp;rdquo; Foods high in zinc include oysters, chickpeas, lean sirloin steak, hemp seeds and cashew nuts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Problem: Flaky, itchy scalp&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='270' src='https://giphy.com/embed/69vagPGz9o9lpzbOwb' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/RobertEBlackmon-hair-scratch-itch-69vagPGz9o9lpzbOwb'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;ldquo;While usually not the sole cause of scalp irritation, a lack of omega-3 in your diet can exacerbate scalp conditions,&amp;rdquo; she reveals. Omega-3 can be found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, walnuts, eggs, sprouts and flaxseeds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Stress can also cause an itchy scalp,&amp;rdquo; Kingsley adds. Extreme changes in temperature can also be a factor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A healthy hair diet and the supplements debate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='358' src='https://giphy.com/embed/xUPOqDy6ygPwpUhDRS' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/gilmoregirls-netflix-gilmore-girls-xUPOqDy6ygPwpUhDRS'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Dr Megan Rossi (PhD, RD, APD), also known as @theguthealthdoctor, tells us that the perfect healthy hair diet is essentially the Mediterranean diet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;You should aim for an inclusive diet, not a restrictive one,&amp;rdquo; she says, so avoid cutting out whole food groups. Carbs are important, for example. &amp;ldquo;Aim for 30 plant-based foods a week, including fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While Kingsley advocates eating your nutrients and antioxidants, she believes in taking healthy hair supplements as as a maintenance. &amp;ldquo;No one eats perfectly the whole time, and those busy days when you&amp;rsquo;re in too much of a rush to eat a proper lunch, or you grab something easy, but of low nutritional value, can take their toll on your strands,&amp;rdquo; she says.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Supplements help to give your hair an extra buffer&amp;mdash;which is usually needed! As hair is the last part of you to receive the nutrients you ingest, a healthy diet alone often isn&amp;rsquo;t enough to keep it functioning at its best.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;However, Rossi notes that you should be mindful of overdoing it with supplements. &amp;ldquo;Excessive intakes of nutritional supplements may actually cause hair-fall,&amp;rdquo; she says. &amp;ldquo;Vitamin A and selenium supplementation have all been linked to hair-fall. So it is important to monitor your nutrient levels with a health professional before taking supplements marketed for hair health.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Products, prescriptions and professional treatments for hair health problems&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For optimum hair health, Kingsley says to treat your scalp as you would the skin on your face. &amp;ldquo;After all, your scalp is skin&amp;mdash;and you take your hair to the same places you take your face.&amp;rdquo; Your scalp&amp;rsquo;s health is also instrumental to hair growth, she notes. &amp;ldquo;Think of your scalp being your hair&amp;rsquo;s support system.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At home, take a triple-pronged product approach: a daily scalp toner, and weekly masks for both your scalp and your hair. If hair loss is your concern, add in a fortifying spray to strengthen the hair after washing.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If your scalp needs a thorough cleanse and exfoliation, try booking in a &amp;lsquo;facial&amp;rsquo; for it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As a first port of call, talk to your GP if you are concerned about changes in your scalp and hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/hair/a30976793/hair-health/' target='_blank'&gt;This article&lt;/a&gt; originally appeared on Harper&amp;rsquo;s BAZAAR UK.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Here’s what your hair is trying to tell you

A trichologist helps you understand your hair health.

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&lt;p&gt;Colouring your hair at home is almost always a risk. But bleaching your hair at home takes certain level of guts&mdash;and planning. For the record, we always recommend seeing a qualified professional when time and money allow&mdash;but we also understand that sometimes, you've got to do what you've got to do. That said, no amount of temporary hair colour will correct a botched bleach job, so it&rsquo;s important to prep and treat hair with the utmost care throughout the process. Then there&rsquo;s the aftercare: from purple shampoo to conditioning treatments, your newly platinum strands will need extra TLC.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you simply can&rsquo;t resist a DIY blonde moment, the experts are here to talk you through it. Read on for bleaching tips from celebrity colourist Ryan Pearl, Madison Reed master colourist Shvonne Perkins, and celeb colourist and #mydentity founder Guy Tang.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;amp-iframe sandbox=&quot;allow-scripts allow-same-origin&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; height=&quot;240&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://giphy.com/embed/xUPGcMwmEqwr43HMty&quot; class=&quot;giphy-embed&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/awesomenesstv-betch-xUPGcMwmEqwr43HMty&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Know Before Bleaching Your Hair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Bleaching the hair is a very in-depth process,&rdquo; Pearl explains. &ldquo;A lot of factors go into achieving good colour when using bleach, such as the hair&rsquo;s overall condition, processing time, and also the pattern of the highlights.&rdquo; Perkins agrees: &ldquo;Bleach can be incredibly damaging to your scalp health. From a results point of view, it&rsquo;s extremely hard to anticipate results from bleach, since it often leaves your hair colour somewhere between orange and yellow.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking, it&rsquo;s better to do a root touch-up than attempt a full platinum makeover. &ldquo;I would recommend colouring your roots well before bleach dyeing your entire head of hair,&rdquo; Perkins adds. &ldquo;A full head of bleach is such a complicated and unique process&mdash;there is no universal process that fits everyone, with the timing and application subject to change depending on your hair colour and hair type.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to Bleach&mdash;and When Not To&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The first step is determining if your hair is healthy enough to bleach. If your hair is super-fine or you&rsquo;re experiencing any kind of porosity issues, such as frizziness, dryness, and breakage, leave the bleaching to your professional colourist, who can use the most appropriate products and strengtheners for your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;The big questions you have to ask yourself are, how hydrated is my hair? Is it coarse? When was the last time my hair was coloured, bleached or received an in-salon service,&quot; Tang advises. Your answers should determine whether or not to move forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If your hair colour is naturally blonde or light brown, you can likely go forth and conquer with store-bought colour. &ldquo;For those with lighter brown or light hair, you can use permanent blonde colours to touch up your roots. You might not get the same lift or tonality as bleach highlights, but at least it&rsquo;s not a colour correction waiting to happen,&rdquo; Perkins says. The same can be said for those looking to touch-up grown-out highlights: &ldquo;The Madison Reed Light Works Balayage Kit contains enough bleach to lighten your hair, but will allow for a much more controlled and gentle application, steering clear of your roots,&quot; the coloruist says. &quot;It also comes with a toner and bond-building cleansing treatment in the box to avoid emergencies while doing home highlights.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;amp-iframe sandbox=&quot;allow-scripts allow-same-origin&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; height=&quot;396&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://giphy.com/embed/h7QZS6m3dP4DRoAWvR&quot; class=&quot;giphy-embed&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/AllThingsStudio-dance-dancers-all-things-studio-h7QZS6m3dP4DRoAWvR&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Prep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;As far as bathroom setup goes, I always like to treat mine as a little ritual space,&rdquo; Perkins says. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d recommend putting down some parchment paper and laying everything you need out, so once you begin the process, you don&rsquo;t have to go searching around for things. Think of it like mise en place (for cooking ingredients], but for your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hair bleach of choice&lt;br&gt;
Old T-shirt&lt;br&gt;
Old towel&lt;br&gt;
Hair clips&lt;br&gt;
Shampoo&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Hair should almost always be somewhat clean and dry&mdash;meaning no dry shampoo, no styling products, and no excessive oils, although a little natural oil is fine,&quot; Perkins says. Remember, bleach is notorious for ruining fabrics&mdash;so choose what you wear wisely. &ldquo;Remove your bathroom rugs to ensure nothing drips. If any product does accidentally get on the floor just wipe it up to ensure no harm is done,&rdquo; Tang adds. &ldquo;Another good tip is to be sure you are in clothes that allow you to easily wash your hair. Whether you are getting in the shower or having a friend help you rinse it, when that timer goes off, make sure you shampoo immediately.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Bleach Your Hair at Home&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Section the hair into four quadrants in order to neatly apply the product. You'll also want to apply the bleach to smaller segments within each section to ensure you're fully saturating the hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then, apply bleach one inch away from the scalp, and work down the hair section. It's important not to start at the scalp, as it processes quicker from body heat. Once the rest of the hair is done, go back and apply bleach to the roots.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let bleach process between 20-45 minutes, depending on your hair color, desired results, and package directions. &ldquo;I recommend reading the manufacturer directions on the back of the bottle to ensure you aren&rsquo;t over-processing,&rdquo; Tang says.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When the timer goes off, shampoo immediately and thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Upkeep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://giphy.com/gifs/tlc-network-tlc-90-day-fiance-zOt6jqb33rY4TsUKVi&quot;&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;One of the most important parts of lightening your hair, whether you do so at home or at a salon, is how you treat it after the fact. &ldquo;Hair care is key, both pre and post color,&rdquo; Pearl says, who recommends Hush &amp;amp; Hush&rsquo;s DeeplyRooted hair supplement to keep hair healthy before and after a color service, as well as Redken Frizz Dismiss Leave-In Cream. Tang is also a fan of deep conditioning, and says that if a hair mask isn&rsquo;t doing the trick on its own, &ldquo;hit it with a blow dryer to ensure the hair cuticle is soaking up all the nutrients to rehydrate your hair.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you&rsquo;re able to get to the salon again, Tang recommends asking your stylist for the #Mydentity #Myhero Collagen Treatment to help with hair elasticity, as well as an Olaplex treatment for strengthening.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Perkins is a fan of glosses to keep color looking brand-new. &ldquo;People often color their hair too frequently because they see it getting dull, when they don&rsquo;t necessarily need a permanent colors,&quot; the expert colorist adds. &quot;Glosses are a great way to freshen up your colour without causing any damage.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meet the Experts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ryan Pearl is a celebrity colourist.&lt;br&gt;
Shvonne Perkins is a Madison Reed master colorist.&lt;br&gt;
Guy Tang is a hair colour expert and founder of #mydentity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/a32110293/how-to-bleach-hair/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;This piece&lt;/a&gt; originally appeared in Harper's Bazaar US&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Colouring your hair at home is almost always a risk. But bleaching your hair at home takes certain level of guts&amp;mdash;and planning. For the record, we always recommend seeing a qualified professional when time and money allow&amp;mdash;but we also understand that sometimes, you&amp;#39;ve got to do what you&amp;#39;ve got to do. That said, no amount of temporary hair colour will correct a botched bleach job, so it&amp;rsquo;s important to prep and treat hair with the utmost care throughout the process. Then there&amp;rsquo;s the aftercare: from purple shampoo to conditioning treatments, your newly platinum strands will need extra TLC.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you simply can&amp;rsquo;t resist a DIY blonde moment, the experts are here to talk you through it. Read on for bleaching tips from celebrity colourist Ryan Pearl, Madison Reed master colourist Shvonne Perkins, and celeb colourist and #mydentity founder Guy Tang.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='240' src='https://giphy.com/embed/xUPGcMwmEqwr43HMty' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/awesomenesstv-betch-xUPGcMwmEqwr43HMty'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Know Before Bleaching Your Hair&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Bleaching the hair is a very in-depth process,&amp;rdquo; Pearl explains. &amp;ldquo;A lot of factors go into achieving good colour when using bleach, such as the hair&amp;rsquo;s overall condition, processing time, and also the pattern of the highlights.&amp;rdquo; Perkins agrees: &amp;ldquo;Bleach can be incredibly damaging to your scalp health. From a results point of view, it&amp;rsquo;s extremely hard to anticipate results from bleach, since it often leaves your hair colour somewhere between orange and yellow.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Generally speaking, it&amp;rsquo;s better to do a root touch-up than attempt a full platinum makeover. &amp;ldquo;I would recommend colouring your roots well before bleach dyeing your entire head of hair,&amp;rdquo; Perkins adds. &amp;ldquo;A full head of bleach is such a complicated and unique process&amp;mdash;there is no universal process that fits everyone, with the timing and application subject to change depending on your hair colour and hair type.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When to Bleach&amp;mdash;and When Not To&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The first step is determining if your hair is healthy enough to bleach. If your hair is super-fine or you&amp;rsquo;re experiencing any kind of porosity issues, such as frizziness, dryness, and breakage, leave the bleaching to your professional colourist, who can use the most appropriate products and strengtheners for your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;The big questions you have to ask yourself are, how hydrated is my hair? Is it coarse? When was the last time my hair was coloured, bleached or received an in-salon service,&amp;quot; Tang advises. Your answers should determine whether or not to move forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If your hair colour is naturally blonde or light brown, you can likely go forth and conquer with store-bought colour. &amp;ldquo;For those with lighter brown or light hair, you can use permanent blonde colours to touch up your roots. You might not get the same lift or tonality as bleach highlights, but at least it&amp;rsquo;s not a colour correction waiting to happen,&amp;rdquo; Perkins says. The same can be said for those looking to touch-up grown-out highlights: &amp;ldquo;The Madison Reed Light Works Balayage Kit contains enough bleach to lighten your hair, but will allow for a much more controlled and gentle application, steering clear of your roots,&amp;quot; the coloruist says. &amp;quot;It also comes with a toner and bond-building cleansing treatment in the box to avoid emergencies while doing home highlights.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='396' src='https://giphy.com/embed/h7QZS6m3dP4DRoAWvR' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/AllThingsStudio-dance-dancers-all-things-studio-h7QZS6m3dP4DRoAWvR'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Prep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;As far as bathroom setup goes, I always like to treat mine as a little ritual space,&amp;rdquo; Perkins says. &amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;d recommend putting down some parchment paper and laying everything you need out, so once you begin the process, you don&amp;rsquo;t have to go searching around for things. Think of it like mise en place (for cooking ingredients], but for your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s what you&amp;rsquo;ll need:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hair bleach of choice&lt;br /&gt;
Old T-shirt&lt;br /&gt;
Old towel&lt;br /&gt;
Hair clips&lt;br /&gt;
Shampoo&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Hair should almost always be somewhat clean and dry&amp;mdash;meaning no dry shampoo, no styling products, and no excessive oils, although a little natural oil is fine,&amp;quot; Perkins says. Remember, bleach is notorious for ruining fabrics&amp;mdash;so choose what you wear wisely. &amp;ldquo;Remove your bathroom rugs to ensure nothing drips. If any product does accidentally get on the floor just wipe it up to ensure no harm is done,&amp;rdquo; Tang adds. &amp;ldquo;Another good tip is to be sure you are in clothes that allow you to easily wash your hair. Whether you are getting in the shower or having a friend help you rinse it, when that timer goes off, make sure you shampoo immediately.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How to Bleach Your Hair at Home&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Section the hair into four quadrants in order to neatly apply the product. You&amp;#39;ll also want to apply the bleach to smaller segments within each section to ensure you&amp;#39;re fully saturating the hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then, apply bleach one inch away from the scalp, and work down the hair section. It&amp;#39;s important not to start at the scalp, as it processes quicker from body heat. Once the rest of the hair is done, go back and apply bleach to the roots.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let bleach process between 20-45 minutes, depending on your hair color, desired results, and package directions. &amp;ldquo;I recommend reading the manufacturer directions on the back of the bottle to ensure you aren&amp;rsquo;t over-processing,&amp;rdquo; Tang says.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When the timer goes off, shampoo immediately and thoroughly.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Upkeep&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen='' class='giphy-embed' frameborder='0' height='270' src='https://giphy.com/embed/zOt6jqb33rY4TsUKVi' width='480'&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://giphy.com/gifs/tlc-network-tlc-90-day-fiance-zOt6jqb33rY4TsUKVi'&gt;via GIPHY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;One of the most important parts of lightening your hair, whether you do so at home or at a salon, is how you treat it after the fact. &amp;ldquo;Hair care is key, both pre and post color,&amp;rdquo; Pearl says, who recommends Hush &amp;amp; Hush&amp;rsquo;s DeeplyRooted hair supplement to keep hair healthy before and after a color service, as well as Redken Frizz Dismiss Leave-In Cream. Tang is also a fan of deep conditioning, and says that if a hair mask isn&amp;rsquo;t doing the trick on its own, &amp;ldquo;hit it with a blow dryer to ensure the hair cuticle is soaking up all the nutrients to rehydrate your hair.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When you&amp;rsquo;re able to get to the salon again, Tang recommends asking your stylist for the #Mydentity #Myhero Collagen Treatment to help with hair elasticity, as well as an Olaplex treatment for strengthening.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Perkins is a fan of glosses to keep color looking brand-new. &amp;ldquo;People often color their hair too frequently because they see it getting dull, when they don&amp;rsquo;t necessarily need a permanent colors,&amp;quot; the expert colorist adds. &amp;quot;Glosses are a great way to freshen up your colour without causing any damage.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meet the Experts:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ryan Pearl is a celebrity colourist.&lt;br /&gt;
Shvonne Perkins is a Madison Reed master colorist.&lt;br /&gt;
Guy Tang is a hair colour expert and founder of #mydentity.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/hair/a32110293/how-to-bleach-hair/' target='_blank'&gt;This piece&lt;/a&gt; originally appeared in Harper&amp;#39;s Bazaar US&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

How to (safely) bleach your hair at home

Colouring your hair at home can be done successfully. Bleaching, however, is much more complicated.

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&lt;p&gt;What should you do when your Vit C cream or your face serum packed with actives doesn't give you the instant radiance that you hoped for? The answer is quite simple&mdash;use a highlighter. It's the one tool in your make-up pouch that can effortlessly bring your entire face to life and give your look a crisp, glowy finish. They work by attracting light which creates an illusion of dewy and perfectly hydrated skin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Highlighters come in various forms. From powder to creams to liquids, we're just drowning in options. And that's not always a good thing. To narrow it down for you, we've curated a list of all the best highlighters in the beauty market. These are easy to apply, buildable, and will effortlessly give you that sun-kissed glow. Take your pick.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natasha Denona Face Glow Cream Shimmer- 02 Medium,&amp;nbsp;₹4,100&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3270123043804.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter - Iced Out,&amp;nbsp;₹3,800&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2270123043846.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream Highlighter,&amp;nbsp;₹3,100&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1270123043906.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shiseido Aura Dew Face, Eyes, Lips - 01 Lunar,&amp;nbsp;₹3,000&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/6270123044845.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter - Diamond Fire,&amp;nbsp;₹3,090&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4270123044905.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DIOR Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter - 03 Pearlescent Glow&amp;nbsp;₹5,100&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5270123045248.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;What should you do when your Vit C cream or your face serum packed with actives doesn&amp;#39;t give you the instant radiance that you hoped for? The answer is quite simple&amp;mdash;use a highlighter. It&amp;#39;s the one tool in your make-up pouch that can effortlessly bring your entire face to life and give your look a crisp, glowy finish. They work by attracting light which creates an illusion of dewy and perfectly hydrated skin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Highlighters come in various forms. From powder to creams to liquids, we&amp;#39;re just drowning in options. And that&amp;#39;s not always a good thing. To narrow it down for you, we&amp;#39;ve curated a list of all the best highlighters in the beauty market. These are easy to apply, buildable, and will effortlessly give you that sun-kissed glow. Take your pick.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Natasha Denona Face Glow Cream Shimmer- 02 Medium,&amp;nbsp;₹4,100&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3270123043804.png' width='474' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighter - Iced Out,&amp;nbsp;₹3,800&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2270123043846.png' width='442' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benefit Cosmetics Watt&amp;#39;s Up! Cream Highlighter,&amp;nbsp;₹3,100&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1270123043906.png' width='573' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Shiseido Aura Dew Face, Eyes, Lips - 01 Lunar,&amp;nbsp;₹3,000&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/6270123044845.png' width='453' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Too Faced Diamond Light Highlighter - Diamond Fire,&amp;nbsp;₹3,090&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4270123044905.png' width='600' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align: center;'&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DIOR Forever Couture Luminizer Highlighter - 03 Pearlescent Glow&amp;nbsp;₹5,100&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5270123045248.png' width='443' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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6 highlighters you must invest in to get your glam game on

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&lt;p&gt;I often have this question: How is one supposed to wake up fresh, happy, and ready to take on the day when you see a design created by your hair strands on your pillow? Can you relate? Do you also have a tough time keeping your hair attached to your head? Has the volume of your hair taken a massive hit over the years? If you're vigorously nodding, just know that you're not alone in this rickety boat. Hair thinning is one of the most common concerns. However, that doesn't mean there is no way to breathe some life back into your hair and bring back some of its former glory.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There are many reasons for hair thinning including stress, lack of oiling hair care, and smoking.&amp;nbsp;But the two most common reasons are genetic hair loss and ageing&mdash;over the years, our hair just grows much finer and weaker. This makes it seem like we are losing volume by the minute. Whichever category you fall into, there are things you can do to crawl out of this hair-thinning hole. We've curated a list of products that work like a magic spell on your hair. Take a look!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kerastase Densifique Serum Jeunesse&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1250123123027.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Infused with Stemoxydine (mimics stem cells that awaken dormant follicles) and Anti-Ox Cellular (prevents the loss of melanin), this serum needs to be on your shelf if you are experiencing hair thinning. Its unique formula&amp;nbsp;protects the melanin of the hair and helps to add volume and soften hair. Do remember to read the &lsquo;how to use&rsquo; carefully and use a hair dryer to activate the treatment. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹5,500&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum For Hair Density&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2250123123056.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This concentrated formula from The Ordinary&rsquo;s not-so-ordinary product list is a godsend for thinning hair. It is designed to repair hair and make your locks healthier and denser. It&rsquo;s for all those of you who want a mane that cascades down your back. To use, apply a few drops once a day (ideally at bedtime) and massage thoroughly into the scalp. However, before you start using this regularly, do a patch test.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,650&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forest Essentials Hair Thickening Spray Bhringraj &amp;amp; Shikakai&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3250123123116.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you&rsquo;re looking for an option with natural ingredients, don&rsquo;t look any further than this thickening spray from Forest Essentials. Packed with the goodness of amla, bhringraj and shikakai, this is a product your grandmother would approve of. It strengthens the hair follicles, prevents hair loss, and encourages hair growth. As a bonus, its formulation also includes wheat protein which gives the hair a healthy glow.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,850&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Olaplex No&ordm;.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4250123123138.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A treatment that primes your hair to facilitate deeper repair and pave the way to happy, bouncy hair. This Olaplex Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment rebuilds and strengthens hair bonds and also protects the hair&rsquo;s integrity. It&rsquo;s your hair&rsquo;s volumising best friend.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,850&lt;br&gt;
&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18%&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5250123123153.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This Minimalist serum is a potent combination of five powerful ingredients in a high concentration of 18%. It &lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;reduces hair fall and adds volume to the hair. To use, apply two to three drops right before bedtime and then use your shampoo and conditioner as usual in the morning. Use it two to three times a week to stop your hair from shedding like a tree in autumn.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹795&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;I often have this question: How is one supposed to wake up fresh, happy, and ready to take on the day when you see a design created by your hair strands on your pillow? Can you relate? Do you also have a tough time keeping your hair attached to your head? Has the volume of your hair taken a massive hit over the years? If you&amp;#39;re vigorously nodding, just know that you&amp;#39;re not alone in this rickety boat. Hair thinning is one of the most common concerns. However, that doesn&amp;#39;t mean there is no way to breathe some life back into your hair and bring back some of its former glory.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There are many reasons for hair thinning including stress, lack of oiling hair care, and smoking.&amp;nbsp;But the two most common reasons are genetic hair loss and ageing&amp;mdash;over the years, our hair just grows much finer and weaker. This makes it seem like we are losing volume by the minute. Whichever category you fall into, there are things you can do to crawl out of this hair-thinning hole. We&amp;#39;ve curated a list of products that work like a magic spell on your hair. Take a look!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kerastase Densifique Serum Jeunesse&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1250123123027.png' width='281' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Infused with Stemoxydine (mimics stem cells that awaken dormant follicles) and Anti-Ox Cellular (prevents the loss of melanin), this serum needs to be on your shelf if you are experiencing hair thinning. Its unique formula&amp;nbsp;protects the melanin of the hair and helps to add volume and soften hair. Do remember to read the &amp;lsquo;how to use&amp;rsquo; carefully and use a hair dryer to activate the treatment. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹5,500&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum For Hair Density&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2250123123056.png' width='301' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This concentrated formula from The Ordinary&amp;rsquo;s not-so-ordinary product list is a godsend for thinning hair. It is designed to repair hair and make your locks healthier and denser. It&amp;rsquo;s for all those of you who want a mane that cascades down your back. To use, apply a few drops once a day (ideally at bedtime) and massage thoroughly into the scalp. However, before you start using this regularly, do a patch test.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,650&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Forest Essentials Hair Thickening Spray Bhringraj &amp;amp; Shikakai&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3250123123116.png' width='283' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re looking for an option with natural ingredients, don&amp;rsquo;t look any further than this thickening spray from Forest Essentials. Packed with the goodness of amla, bhringraj and shikakai, this is a product your grandmother would approve of. It strengthens the hair follicles, prevents hair loss, and encourages hair growth. As a bonus, its formulation also includes wheat protein which gives the hair a healthy glow.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,850&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Olaplex No&amp;ordm;.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4250123123138.png' width='291' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style='display: none;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A treatment that primes your hair to facilitate deeper repair and pave the way to happy, bouncy hair. This Olaplex Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment rebuilds and strengthens hair bonds and also protects the hair&amp;rsquo;s integrity. It&amp;rsquo;s your hair&amp;rsquo;s volumising best friend.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹1,850&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style='display: none;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style='display: none;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18%&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/5250123123153.png' width='331' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This Minimalist serum is a potent combination of five powerful ingredients in a high concentration of 18%. It &lt;span style='display: none;'&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;reduces hair fall and adds volume to the hair. To use, apply two to three drops right before bedtime and then use your shampoo and conditioner as usual in the morning. Use it two to three times a week to stop your hair from shedding like a tree in autumn.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;₹795&lt;/p&gt;

5 products to invest in to reverse hair thinning

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&lt;p&gt;The dawn of a new year is famed for introducing fresh lifestyle adjustments. From restrictive resolutions to mindful&amp;nbsp;intention setting, a bulk of these shiny changes revolve around improving our health, both body and mind, and kicking the questionable habits that compromise it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For the&amp;nbsp;&lt;i&gt;Harper's Bazaar&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp;beauty team, January is the perfect time to analyse our personal care rituals and hone our routines, whether it's pledging a dedication to&amp;nbsp;sunscreen&amp;nbsp;reapplication or extending our&amp;nbsp;skincare neck down. There are a plethora of easy commitments you can make to ensure your wellness and beauty regimes are optimal, and when it comes to&amp;nbsp;hair, we'd argue they've never been simpler.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We asked professional hairstylists Halley Brisker and Adam Reed, and trichologist Anabel Kingsley, for their top resolutions to ensure 2023 is your best (and healthiest) hair year yet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimise heat&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1240123065808.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Like drinking more water and eating more greens, reducing the level of heat on your hair is a resolution that resurfaces year on year, and for good reason. We know that an excessive use of hot styling tools, from your hairdryer to your curling tongs, can make your strands&amp;nbsp;dry, prone to breakage, and more likely to fall out. So once again, we're sidelining the straightening for cooler ways to shape our hair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Go into the new year with a way to create styles that doesn't require heat,&rdquo; says celebrity hairstylist&amp;nbsp;Halley Brisker. &ldquo;Things like sleeping in silk rags, or sleeping in braids. Get out the Velcro rollers again.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It's important to remember that giving up heated tools doesn't equate to giving up tools all together. From Velcro rollers for a bouncy nineties blowout to bendy hair rods for that modern flippy ends look, reintroducing retro styling techniques can enable you to get a head of classic curls without the damage associated with higher temperatures. This way, you're setting your hair into a style that lasts without risking the splits. Not to mention the abundance of accessorising opportunities, from the hair haberdashery rife on the red carpet this season, to investing in hair-kind scrunchies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You may feel reluctant to give up the sleek gloss that heated tools ensure, however Brisker's resolution comes with a product tip for that refined professional finish. &quot;You can look after your condition by actually doing the style while you sleep or rest,&quot; he advises, recommending&amp;nbsp;Olaplex's No 6 Bond Smoother&amp;nbsp;on dampened hair pre-styling as a way to maintain your hair&rsquo;s health while still obtaining that shiny post-curl coat.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep your haircare personal&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2240123065922.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As with any resolution, the key to enforcing an impactful change is by making your new routine personal, realistic, and being consistent with it. In 2023, we're resisting hair gimmicks and fast-moving trends and replacing unnecessary impulse purchases boasting fix-all promises with investments in our hair's specific needs. Much like skincare, haircare is not a 'one size fits all'.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&quot;People can identify, or you should if you haven't already, what your hair is susceptible to and what the triggers are for bad quality and bad condition. If you're somebody that that has really strong hair, and it's always in good condition, you don't need to worry about small things like&amp;nbsp;silk pillowcases. They're going to have very little effect on your day-to-day hair health,&quot; says Brisker. &quot;On the flip side of that, you might be somebody with hair that is really susceptible to things like the way you sleep, causing knots or the matting up in the back. If you struggle with things like that, these tools can't do any harm.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The first logical step in curating your routine would be to consult your hairdresser about your natural texture, your hair's maintenance needs and any daily challenges you might face, such as frizziness or tangles. From there, they might suggest a switch to a specific shampoo to combat concerns, ways to increase strength and moisture such as a mask or bonding technology, or introducing a targeted item such as a silk pillowcase or sleep bonnet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Change the way you brush&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3240123065943.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You may think smoothing, detangling and styling your hair is as simple as grabbing the closest hairbrush available (or perhaps the only one you have). However, these tremendous tools wield the power between an elegant bouncy blowout and a head full of breakage, depending on how you use them. In 2022, we saw&amp;nbsp;scientific studies examining the mathematics of combing, and a report by the&amp;nbsp;Office for National Statistics&amp;nbsp;revealed UK manufacturers sell approximately 58 million British pounds worth of hair brushes the previous year. It's no surprise, therefore, that we're elevating the way we brush in 2023.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Investing in a really good hairbrush to look after both your hair and scalp is one of hairdresser and&amp;nbsp;Arkive Headcare&amp;nbsp;founder&amp;nbsp;Adam Reed's resolutions for this coming year &ndash; and that once again means understanding their purpose.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brushing with a good brush &quot;is headcare and haircare all in one,&quot; says Reed. &quot;Brushing is amazing as it acts as an exfoliant, it works natural oils through the hair, it smooths out hair and removes static.&quot; Reed rates the gentle yet effective 'anti-breakage'&amp;nbsp;Manta Hair Hairbrush, and we also love the below, depending on your hair type:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Supplements for strands&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/4240123070119.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Altering your diet is a predictable custom in the string of January resolutions. Whether it's veering from alcohol or trialling a plant-based plate, making healthy adjustments to the way you eat hails all sorts of scientifically backed benefits for your mind, body and in this case, your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&quot;Across the board, eating a healthy, balanced, and varied diet is key,&quot; says trichologist Anabel Kingsley of&amp;nbsp;Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic. &quot;The impact that nutrition has on hair growth should not be underestimated. As hair is non-essential tissue, and hair cells are the second fasted growing cells your body makes, its nutritional requirements are very high. In fact, even a small deficiency can cause hair loss.&rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She continues: &quot;It is also quite hard to give your hair what it needs through diet alone. This is why I often recommend supplementing a healthy diet with nutritional supplements. I always suggest my clients take our&amp;nbsp;Density Amino Acid supplement, as hardly anyone eats enough protein &ndash; at least from a hair growth standpoint.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As with any major changes in diet, make sure to consult your doctor or trichologist to address any concerns or curiosities with supplements, particularly if you are pregnant.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This article first appeared in Harper's Bazaar UK&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The dawn of a new year is famed for introducing fresh lifestyle adjustments. From restrictive resolutions to mindful&amp;nbsp;intention setting, a bulk of these shiny changes revolve around improving our health, both body and mind, and kicking the questionable habits that compromise it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For the&amp;nbsp;&lt;i&gt;Harper&amp;#39;s Bazaar&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp;beauty team, January is the perfect time to analyse our personal care rituals and hone our routines, whether it&amp;#39;s pledging a dedication to&amp;nbsp;sunscreen&amp;nbsp;reapplication or extending our&amp;nbsp;skincare neck down. There are a plethora of easy commitments you can make to ensure your wellness and beauty regimes are optimal, and when it comes to&amp;nbsp;hair, we&amp;#39;d argue they&amp;#39;ve never been simpler.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We asked professional hairstylists Halley Brisker and Adam Reed, and trichologist Anabel Kingsley, for their top resolutions to ensure 2023 is your best (and healthiest) hair year yet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Minimise heat&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1240123065808.png' width='353' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Like drinking more water and eating more greens, reducing the level of heat on your hair is a resolution that resurfaces year on year, and for good reason. We know that an excessive use of hot styling tools, from your hairdryer to your curling tongs, can make your strands&amp;nbsp;dry, prone to breakage, and more likely to fall out. So once again, we&amp;#39;re sidelining the straightening for cooler ways to shape our hair.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Go into the new year with a way to create styles that doesn&amp;#39;t require heat,&amp;rdquo; says celebrity hairstylist&amp;nbsp;Halley Brisker. &amp;ldquo;Things like sleeping in silk rags, or sleeping in braids. Get out the Velcro rollers again.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It&amp;#39;s important to remember that giving up heated tools doesn&amp;#39;t equate to giving up tools all together. From Velcro rollers for a bouncy nineties blowout to bendy hair rods for that modern flippy ends look, reintroducing retro styling techniques can enable you to get a head of classic curls without the damage associated with higher temperatures. This way, you&amp;#39;re setting your hair into a style that lasts without risking the splits. Not to mention the abundance of accessorising opportunities, from the hair haberdashery rife on the red carpet this season, to investing in hair-kind scrunchies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You may feel reluctant to give up the sleek gloss that heated tools ensure, however Brisker&amp;#39;s resolution comes with a product tip for that refined professional finish. &amp;quot;You can look after your condition by actually doing the style while you sleep or rest,&amp;quot; he advises, recommending&amp;nbsp;Olaplex&amp;#39;s No 6 Bond Smoother&amp;nbsp;on dampened hair pre-styling as a way to maintain your hair&amp;rsquo;s health while still obtaining that shiny post-curl coat.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keep your haircare personal&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2240123065922.png' width='329' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As with any resolution, the key to enforcing an impactful change is by making your new routine personal, realistic, and being consistent with it. In 2023, we&amp;#39;re resisting hair gimmicks and fast-moving trends and replacing unnecessary impulse purchases boasting fix-all promises with investments in our hair&amp;#39;s specific needs. Much like skincare, haircare is not a &amp;#39;one size fits all&amp;#39;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;People can identify, or you should if you haven&amp;#39;t already, what your hair is susceptible to and what the triggers are for bad quality and bad condition. If you&amp;#39;re somebody that that has really strong hair, and it&amp;#39;s always in good condition, you don&amp;#39;t need to worry about small things like&amp;nbsp;silk pillowcases. They&amp;#39;re going to have very little effect on your day-to-day hair health,&amp;quot; says Brisker. &amp;quot;On the flip side of that, you might be somebody with hair that is really susceptible to things like the way you sleep, causing knots or the matting up in the back. If you struggle with things like that, these tools can&amp;#39;t do any harm.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The first logical step in curating your routine would be to consult your hairdresser about your natural texture, your hair&amp;#39;s maintenance needs and any daily challenges you might face, such as frizziness or tangles. From there, they might suggest a switch to a specific shampoo to combat concerns, ways to increase strength and moisture such as a mask or bonding technology, or introducing a targeted item such as a silk pillowcase or sleep bonnet.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Change the way you brush&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3240123065943.png' width='361' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You may think smoothing, detangling and styling your hair is as simple as grabbing the closest hairbrush available (or perhaps the only one you have). However, these tremendous tools wield the power between an elegant bouncy blowout and a head full of breakage, depending on how you use them. In 2022, we saw&amp;nbsp;scientific studies examining the mathematics of combing, and a report by the&amp;nbsp;Office for National Statistics&amp;nbsp;revealed UK manufacturers sell approximately 58 million British pounds worth of hair brushes the previous year. It&amp;#39;s no surprise, therefore, that we&amp;#39;re elevating the way we brush in 2023.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Investing in a really good hairbrush to look after both your hair and scalp is one of hairdresser and&amp;nbsp;Arkive Headcare&amp;nbsp;founder&amp;nbsp;Adam Reed&amp;#39;s resolutions for this coming year &amp;ndash; and that once again means understanding their purpose.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brushing with a good brush &amp;quot;is headcare and haircare all in one,&amp;quot; says Reed. &amp;quot;Brushing is amazing as it acts as an exfoliant, it works natural oils through the hair, it smooths out hair and removes static.&amp;quot; Reed rates the gentle yet effective &amp;#39;anti-breakage&amp;#39;&amp;nbsp;Manta Hair Hairbrush, and we also love the below, depending on your hair type:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Supplements for strands&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Altering your diet is a predictable custom in the string of January resolutions. Whether it&amp;#39;s veering from alcohol or trialling a plant-based plate, making healthy adjustments to the way you eat hails all sorts of scientifically backed benefits for your mind, body and in this case, your hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Across the board, eating a healthy, balanced, and varied diet is key,&amp;quot; says trichologist Anabel Kingsley of&amp;nbsp;Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic. &amp;quot;The impact that nutrition has on hair growth should not be underestimated. As hair is non-essential tissue, and hair cells are the second fasted growing cells your body makes, its nutritional requirements are very high. In fact, even a small deficiency can cause hair loss.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;She continues: &amp;quot;It is also quite hard to give your hair what it needs through diet alone. This is why I often recommend supplementing a healthy diet with nutritional supplements. I always suggest my clients take our&amp;nbsp;Density Amino Acid supplement, as hardly anyone eats enough protein &amp;ndash; at least from a hair growth standpoint.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As with any major changes in diet, make sure to consult your doctor or trichologist to address any concerns or curiosities with supplements, particularly if you are pregnant.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This article first appeared in Harper&amp;#39;s Bazaar UK&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

4 beauty resolutions to transform your hair in 2023

From supplements to styling, these are the best habits for luscious healthy hair.

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&lt;p&gt;Look up any beauty community on the Internet&mdash;from TikTok and Instagram to Reddit and Twitter&mdash;and you&rsquo;ll find people talking about &lsquo;barrier&rsquo; Skin barrier is the trending topic in the beauty circle today. It has suddenly become everyone&rsquo;s passion project. Today, both brands and consumers are more conscious about the well-being of the skin barrier, which is the foundation of great skin health. This elevated interest, and the&amp;nbsp;abundant information can sometimes get confusing and overwhelming. So, scroll down and bookmark the best six practices to reverse all the agony that your barrier can ever go through.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;But first, what exactly damages the barrier?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&ldquo;Skin barrier, the outermost layer of the skin, is the epidermis or stratum corneum. Skin is composed of interconnected cells and structures such as ceramides, lipids, fatty acids, and natural moisturising factors,&rdquo; says Mumbai-based celebrity dermatologist Dr Madhuri Agarwal. Thus, for overall skin health, it is of utmost importance to maintain a healthy skin barrier. But before that we need to understand what can disturb a balanced barrier. &ldquo;Everything that comes in contact with the skin,&rdquo; says Dr Renita Rajan, dermatologist, Render Skin Clinic. &ldquo;The sun, wind, skin care products, air conditioning, and also regular scrubbing and rubbing can damage the barrier. Conditions like atopy and psoriasis also cause an inflamed or impaired skin barrier,&rdquo; she adds. Though the skin barrier plays a solid role in maintaining your internal skin&rsquo;s health, it&rsquo;s prone to sensitivity, courtesy of all the aggressors that we expose it to. And, both Dr Agarwal and Dr Rajan believe that barrier damage only worsens with age, given the snowballing dryness as your skin matures. &ldquo;Ageing also reduces the ability of the skin to recover from barrier damage,&rdquo; affirms Dr Rajan, giving you enough reason to take charge of your barrier health now.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1230123092624.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6 ways to minimise, and perhaps, undo barrier damage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Identify the trigger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You must first be cognizant of the triggers that potentially stimulate irritation, dryness, or other barrier woes. According to Dr Rajan, this is the most important measure. To help you narrow down on your trigger, she enumerates some common ones, &ldquo;Smoke contains components which cause acute skin dehydration, recruitment of irritant chemokines and reduced skin barrier repair. Next in line is a high-sugar diet, a poor diet, i.e. lacking in iron and antioxidants; emotional stress and ; sun exposure, are all big contributors to an unhappy skin barrier,&rdquo; she says.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Limit the frequency of cleansing your face&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let&rsquo;s admit it: we&rsquo;re all a little obsessed with that squeaky clean skin. No matter how gentle your face wash is, it&rsquo;s best to restrict the frequency to twice a day, as excessive cleaning will strip the skin of natural oils and lipids that are essential for protecting the skin barrier, shares Dr Agarwal. Dr Rajan&rsquo;s rule of thumb is to deeply cleanse if you were exposed to dirt and pollution, and a gentle cleanser when you wash your face in the morning.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3230123092708.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Keep a tight rein on exfoliation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We cannot stress enough the importance of indulging in exfoliation&mdash;both chemical and physical&mdash;mindfully. As much as you love the smooth after-feel, you could be putting your skin through a lot. Dr Agarwal tells us that while over-using physical granules can cause microtears in the skin, chemical exfoliation, which usually employs intense acids, can strip the skin lipids. &ldquo;Physical exfoliation increases skin roughening and pigmentation in Indian skin types. Thus, chemical exfoliation is the only way forward. However, it needs to be short contact. Most chemical exfoliants would complete the exfoliation action in a matter of seconds to minutes. Leaving them longer on the skin in the form of toners does nothing to enhance exfoliation, but instead damages the barrier thoroughly. Exfoliators need to be removed off the skin to reduce barrier damage once their job is done,&rdquo; advises Dr Rajan.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Cop creams rich in moisture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No matter what serum, toner or essence you use, topping it up with a rich, luxuriously moisturising and skin-enriching moisturiser is non-negotiable, especially when you&rsquo;re aiming for a fortified barrier. Look for ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, shea butter, glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, niacinamide, and company. Dr Agarwal explains that while ceramides and other lipids imitate the natural skin barrier actions and repair it, ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin are humectants that hydrate the barrier by absorbing water from the deeper dermis.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2230123092732.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to collagen supplements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While collagen isn&rsquo;t the knight in shining armour, it&rsquo;s definitely a catalyst that can accelerate the barrier repair journey. &ldquo;Studies have shown an increase in ceramide content, NMF content, and skin hydration with collagen supplementation, all of which represent improved barrier function. Collagen supplementation has been proven to reduce skin&rsquo;s fragility and improve its tensile strength and elasticity,&rdquo; reveals Dr Rajan. Today, a slew of home-grown brands like Cosmix, Inja Wellness, Pure Nutrition, and Oziva offer collagen powders and supplements in interesting flavours.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it simple&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There&rsquo;s an overdose of chemical actives in the market today, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you engage with each one of them, unmonitored, just to feed your curiosity at the cost of your skin barrier&rsquo;s health. &ldquo;There may be no limit to the number of actives introduced in the market, but there is a limit to how much the skin can accommodate. You can always switch between actives, but should avoid loading too many at the same time,&rdquo; suggests Dr Rajan. She further adds, &ldquo;A sunscreen, moisturiser, cleanser, exfoliator, and one or two actives at best, depending on your skin goals are more than sufficient. Support that with internal antioxidants, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.&rdquo; According to her, you must skim over awful habits like unnecessary usage of toner, leaving exfoliating acids on the skin for too long, skin bleaching with hydroquinone, tretinoin and vitamin C abuse.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Look up any beauty community on the Internet&amp;mdash;from TikTok and Instagram to Reddit and Twitter&amp;mdash;and you&amp;rsquo;ll find people talking about &amp;lsquo;barrier&amp;rsquo; Skin barrier is the trending topic in the beauty circle today. It has suddenly become everyone&amp;rsquo;s passion project. Today, both brands and consumers are more conscious about the well-being of the skin barrier, which is the foundation of great skin health. This elevated interest, and the&amp;nbsp;abundant information can sometimes get confusing and overwhelming. So, scroll down and bookmark the best six practices to reverse all the agony that your barrier can ever go through.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;But first, what exactly damages the barrier?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;Skin barrier, the outermost layer of the skin, is the epidermis or stratum corneum. Skin is composed of interconnected cells and structures such as ceramides, lipids, fatty acids, and natural moisturising factors,&amp;rdquo; says Mumbai-based celebrity dermatologist Dr Madhuri Agarwal. Thus, for overall skin health, it is of utmost importance to maintain a healthy skin barrier. But before that we need to understand what can disturb a balanced barrier. &amp;ldquo;Everything that comes in contact with the skin,&amp;rdquo; says Dr Renita Rajan, dermatologist, Render Skin Clinic. &amp;ldquo;The sun, wind, skin care products, air conditioning, and also regular scrubbing and rubbing can damage the barrier. Conditions like atopy and psoriasis also cause an inflamed or impaired skin barrier,&amp;rdquo; she adds. Though the skin barrier plays a solid role in maintaining your internal skin&amp;rsquo;s health, it&amp;rsquo;s prone to sensitivity, courtesy of all the aggressors that we expose it to. And, both Dr Agarwal and Dr Rajan believe that barrier damage only worsens with age, given the snowballing dryness as your skin matures. &amp;ldquo;Ageing also reduces the ability of the skin to recover from barrier damage,&amp;rdquo; affirms Dr Rajan, giving you enough reason to take charge of your barrier health now.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/1230123092624.png' width='259' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6 ways to minimise, and perhaps, undo barrier damage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Identify the trigger&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You must first be cognizant of the triggers that potentially stimulate irritation, dryness, or other barrier woes. According to Dr Rajan, this is the most important measure. To help you narrow down on your trigger, she enumerates some common ones, &amp;ldquo;Smoke contains components which cause acute skin dehydration, recruitment of irritant chemokines and reduced skin barrier repair. Next in line is a high-sugar diet, a poor diet, i.e. lacking in iron and antioxidants; emotional stress and ; sun exposure, are all big contributors to an unhappy skin barrier,&amp;rdquo; she says.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Limit the frequency of cleansing your face&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s admit it: we&amp;rsquo;re all a little obsessed with that squeaky clean skin. No matter how gentle your face wash is, it&amp;rsquo;s best to restrict the frequency to twice a day, as excessive cleaning will strip the skin of natural oils and lipids that are essential for protecting the skin barrier, shares Dr Agarwal. Dr Rajan&amp;rsquo;s rule of thumb is to deeply cleanse if you were exposed to dirt and pollution, and a gentle cleanser when you wash your face in the morning.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/3230123092708.png' width='358' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Keep a tight rein on exfoliation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We cannot stress enough the importance of indulging in exfoliation&amp;mdash;both chemical and physical&amp;mdash;mindfully. As much as you love the smooth after-feel, you could be putting your skin through a lot. Dr Agarwal tells us that while over-using physical granules can cause microtears in the skin, chemical exfoliation, which usually employs intense acids, can strip the skin lipids. &amp;ldquo;Physical exfoliation increases skin roughening and pigmentation in Indian skin types. Thus, chemical exfoliation is the only way forward. However, it needs to be short contact. Most chemical exfoliants would complete the exfoliation action in a matter of seconds to minutes. Leaving them longer on the skin in the form of toners does nothing to enhance exfoliation, but instead damages the barrier thoroughly. Exfoliators need to be removed off the skin to reduce barrier damage once their job is done,&amp;rdquo; advises Dr Rajan.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Cop creams rich in moisture&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No matter what serum, toner or essence you use, topping it up with a rich, luxuriously moisturising and skin-enriching moisturiser is non-negotiable, especially when you&amp;rsquo;re aiming for a fortified barrier. Look for ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, shea butter, glycerin, colloidal oatmeal, niacinamide, and company. Dr Agarwal explains that while ceramides and other lipids imitate the natural skin barrier actions and repair it, ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin are humectants that hydrate the barrier by absorbing water from the deeper dermis.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202301/2230123092732.png' width='334' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to collagen supplements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;While collagen isn&amp;rsquo;t the knight in shining armour, it&amp;rsquo;s definitely a catalyst that can accelerate the barrier repair journey. &amp;ldquo;Studies have shown an increase in ceramide content, NMF content, and skin hydration with collagen supplementation, all of which represent improved barrier function. Collagen supplementation has been proven to reduce skin&amp;rsquo;s fragility and improve its tensile strength and elasticity,&amp;rdquo; reveals Dr Rajan. Today, a slew of home-grown brands like Cosmix, Inja Wellness, Pure Nutrition, and Oziva offer collagen powders and supplements in interesting flavours.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keep it simple&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;There&amp;rsquo;s an overdose of chemical actives in the market today, but that doesn&amp;rsquo;t mean you engage with each one of them, unmonitored, just to feed your curiosity at the cost of your skin barrier&amp;rsquo;s health. &amp;ldquo;There may be no limit to the number of actives introduced in the market, but there is a limit to how much the skin can accommodate. You can always switch between actives, but should avoid loading too many at the same time,&amp;rdquo; suggests Dr Rajan. She further adds, &amp;ldquo;A sunscreen, moisturiser, cleanser, exfoliator, and one or two actives at best, depending on your skin goals are more than sufficient. Support that with internal antioxidants, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.&amp;rdquo; According to her, you must skim over awful habits like unnecessary usage of toner, leaving exfoliating acids on the skin for too long, skin bleaching with hydroquinone, tretinoin and vitamin C abuse.&lt;/p&gt;

6 ways to fix all the skin barrier concerns you’ll ever have

After all, a damaged and compromised barrier is never a good idea for your skin’s inside-out health in the long run.

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&lt;p&gt;If you're recovering from the post-holiday blues, let Lily Collins' latest post on Instagram be the beauty inspiration you need to perk up another dreary winter's day.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The 33-year-old &lt;em&gt;Emily In Paris&lt;/em&gt; star&mdash;often spotted in neutral hues to complement her penchant for '60s&amp;nbsp;looks&mdash;just opted for a swipe of complexion-lifting rich fuchsia in a recent selfie. &lt;em&gt;Bazaar&lt;/em&gt;'s beauty inboxes have been inundated with news of 2023's Pantone Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta, but it's Collins' mood-boosting lip that finally has us convinced.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;While Collins is no stranger to a bright lip, we wouldn't be surprised if the latest series of &lt;em&gt;Emily In Paris&lt;/em&gt; has something to do with this look. The series debut had Emily running around the City of Love in a range of scarlet lip colours, and now, three seasons in, the titular character is getting a little more experimental with her make-up in a range of plummy tones and deep berries to mirror Emily's journey.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The title character's new hair is also a factor. In an interview with &lt;em&gt;US Weekly&lt;/em&gt;, the show's supervising make-up artist, Aurelie Payen, explains that as Emily's fringe frames her eyes, &quot;Why not play with red and lots of bright colours, orange, pink and even very strong brown hues,&quot; she says.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Payen continues, &quot;She has lots of things to say and lots of things to deal with, caught in-between Madeline and Sylvie, who are the American and French opposite, but both strong, beautiful, bold women.&rdquo; No specific lipstick was mentioned on Collins' post, but given that she's a spokesperson for Lanc&ocirc;me, the brand's L'Absolu Rouge Drama Ink in 502 might be the one.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The pop of colour on an almost-bare face is a great way to instantly look dressed up for your next Zoom meeting too (now that those are back on the menu...). Add some earrings and consider your back-to-work look, sorted.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/make-up-nails/a42403150/lily-collins-magenta-lipstick/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;This piece&lt;/a&gt; originally appeared in Harper's Bazaar UK&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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Lily Collins embraces 2023's hue of the year with her lipstick

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