Oily skin is what you’re born with so you can’t really get rid of it, but you can maintain it. It is the result of the overproduction of sebum from under the skin’s surface. Sebum is an oily substance made of fats. Before you jump to conclusions, Sebum isn’t all bad because it helps protect and moisturise your skin. It also helps keep your hair shiny and healthy. But then again, nothing exceeds like excess. Too much sebum, however,  can lead to clogged pores and acne. Basically, genetics, hormonal changes may play a role in increasing sebum production but even stress can harm your skin in more ways than one.…

Putting in the simplest of words, dry skin happens when your skin runs out of moisture. If you have a dry skin type, it just means your skin is lacking oil. Dry skin is a natural condition wherein your skin feels cracked, even itchy in some cases. It can happen for a number of reasons, chief among which is your skin naturally being dry. But then again, if you don’t generally have dry skin, it is possible you might have experienced dry patches on some parts of your body. Exposure to adverse weather, extremely hot water, a certain set of chemicals could be one of the causes. And in most…

Sometimes in life, nothing is more relaxing than soaking in some good old sun. Whether you’re lying down on the golden sands of Anjuna or its a January morning in Delhi and the sun’s rays are tearing apart that chilly fog( smog, lol). It does feel good, doesn’t it? Before we dig in about skin tanning, let us walk you down with some basics

Keratin, essentially, is a protein. It is one of the major components in skin, and hair. So, it’s naturally one of the most important nutrients you need. It is also the reason your hair stay straight and shiny. Over the years, the keratin content in your hair depletes substantially, famously due to diet and lifestyle changes. This is why your hair looks frizzy and dry. Keeping it short, your hair is primarily made up of Keratin, it is a protective nutrient that is much lesser prone to scratching or tearing than many of the proteins your body produces. Now, seeing as it is the structural building block of your hair,…

For all you confused folks out there, it’s pronounced ho-ho-ba. Now that we’ve got that cleared, Jojoba oil is the essential fluid that is extracted from the seed of the Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) plant, native to Southwestern North America. Funny thing, Jojoba oil, despite its name, is actually a liquid (almost) plant wax but we’ll still go with Jojoba oil instead of Jojoba wax to avoid confusion seeing as beard oil is the product we’re discussing. If you have a beard you’ve probably heard about beard oil and if not - where have you been? Presently though, Jojoba oil is more commonly used as a remedial medicine for acne, psoriasis,…

Ingrown hair is a condition where hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. The condition is most prevalent among people who have coarse or curly hair. It may or may not be accompanied by an infection of the hair follicle or "razor bumps" which vary in size. While ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed (beard, legs, pubic region), it can appear anywhere. Improper hair removal techniques may lead to ingrown hair cysts, Removing a hair can also cause the new hair that grows in its place to grow sideways and eventually curl back down. When this happens, the pore can…

Blackheads are blocked hair follicles (pores) on your skin that are clogged due to dead skin cells and excess oil. These pores are generally referred to as blackheads because the exterior seems dark or just a horrid black. Blackheads are a form of acne, the mild kind. They usually form on the face, but they’re not restricted to just the face. They can also form on your back, chest, neck, arms, and shoulders. Despite what you believe, blackheads can appear on non-oily skin too. So, literally, no one is in the safe. People who have oily skin are more susceptible to blackheads, yes, but anyone can get them. They usually…

A quick beginner's guide to men's exfoliation and why it is an essential part of your grooming routine.