Riddhima Kapoor Sahni just isn’t a fan of dwelling treatments for pores and skin and hair. “Ghar ke nuske (dwelling treatments), I don’t use. I put money into merchandise and store-bought lotions, and I exploit them very generously. I don’t imagine in dwelling treatments. Samara (daughter) will come and inform me to make use of sure dwelling treatments as a result of she may be very a lot into skincare as a young person. She retains telling me to make use of this pack and that. I’m like, ‘You strive.’ If it really works for you, nice,” stated Riddhima.
Riddhima, 44, added that she prefers to maintain her skincare primary and minimal. “On the age that I’m at, I don’t should lie and say that I exploit this pack at dwelling. I purchase my lotions and I very generously apply them. I do my skincare within the morning and earlier than sleeping. So, twice, however very minimal. I apply my moisturiser, sunscreen after washing my face. And at evening, I observe the identical. So, nothing particular, nothing extraordinary. I maintain it primary and minimal,” Riddhima informed Match Tak.
Detailing her hair care routine, she stated, “I don’t do champi. I exploit a very good shampoo, superb conditioner, and serum,” including that, like her mom Neetu Kapoor, she was additionally not launched to sunscreen very early. “I actually simply began utilizing sunscreen. I make certain my daughter follows the identical. I make certain she applies sunscreen a few instances a day,” stated Riddhima.
Do you have to even be cautious about utilizing dwelling treatments?
Whereas dwelling treatments could appear innocent and pure, Dr Karuna Malhotra, an aesthetic doctor and cosmetologist from Beauty Pores and skin and Homeo Clinic in Rajouri Backyard, New Delhi, cautioned that “they don’t seem to be at all times scientifically validated.” “Many pure elements could cause allergic reactions, pores and skin irritation, or worsen circumstances like pimples, pigmentation, or sensitivity. In contrast to skilled merchandise, dwelling treatments lack standardised concentrations, pH stability, and medical testing,” stated Dr Malhotra.
Dr Malhotra emphasised that store-bought or dermatologist-recommended lotions are particularly formulated with examined, energetic elements, akin to hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, or peptides, designed to penetrate the pores and skin successfully and goal particular considerations. “These lotions are backed by analysis, usually dermatologically examined, and customarily simpler and safer when used appropriately,” stated Dr Malhotra.
These merchandise endure rigorous testing to make sure they’re protected, secure, and appropriate for various pores and skin sorts, stated Dr Shareefa Chause, dermatologist, Dr Shareefa Skincare clinic, Mumbai. “Whereas selecting a cream, attempt to go for clinically confirmed elements (like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, or retinol), then patch check earlier than full use. Use any lotions solely after the advice of the dermatologist,” stated Dr Chause.
What to notice whereas utilizing them?
Pores and skin kind compatibility: At all times select merchandise suited to your pores and skin kind (oily, dry, delicate, and many others.).
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Ingredient consciousness: Know what actives are current and the way they work together—some combos, akin to retinol and vitamin C, can irritate delicate pores and skin.
Patch testing: Even with formulated lotions, Dr Malhotra really useful a patch check earlier than full utility.
Consistency over experimentation: Frequent switching between dwelling treatments and a number of merchandise can disrupt your pores and skin barrier. Persist with a easy, efficient routine, stated Dr Malhotra.
Do you utilize store-bought merchandise? (Picture: Freepik)
With regards to skincare, what works for one might not work for one more. “Whereas dwelling treatments may seem mild and conventional, they usually lack the precision and scientific backing wanted for protected, long-term pores and skin well being. I at all times advise sufferers to go for clinically examined, well-formulated merchandise that cater to their particular pores and skin wants,” stated Dr Malhotra.
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Your pores and skin deserves a focused, evidence-based strategy, not guesswork. “Trusting the suitable formulations could make all of the distinction between non permanent fixes and lasting outcomes, concluded Dr Malhotra.
DISCLAIMER: This text is predicated on info from the general public area and/or the specialists we spoke to. At all times seek the advice of your well being practitioner earlier than beginning any routine.