On Flight – Skin Care

Our skin takes a beating when we hop on a plane for a long flight mainly on account of dehydration of your skin. This is due to the combination of high altitude and temperature and pressure maintenance required in the flight.

Thus the basic care required would be moisturizer, moisturizer and moisturizer!

• Good cleansing forms the base of any skin care regimen you follow. When you plan to board a flight avoid using scrubs and granular cleansers. Also avoid cleansers with glycolic or salicylic acids as these tend to dry up the skin. Instead use mild cleansers or cleansers for sensitive skin.

• Use a light moisturizer or a moisturizing sunscreen as a base for the make up.

• Avoid using heavy foundations and powder make up.

• Also do not forget to moisturize your hands and feet. You can carry travel pack moisturizer (airport approved – less than 3 ounces) lotion or cream.

• Reapply the moisturizer every 4 to 6 hours depending on your skin type. If you have a dry skin you would need to moisturize it more frequently.

• Apply a wet lipstick, avoid using matte lipsticks on flight as this would make your lips feel dry and chapped.

• Use a live-on conditioner or a long lasting Serum on your hair to keep them from drying and getting frizz.

• Drink lots of water when on flight. 

• Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these tend to increase dehydration

Revitalize Your Skin During Monsoons!

Monsoon is a refreshing season giving you a break from the summer heat. However, as the showers pour high, you many notice some uneasiness with the skin. The skin behaves a little strange and is often unstable; it suddenly gets oily and then turns dry and dehydrated. Hence it is necessary that you properly take care of your skin during this season in order to look and feel healthy during the rains. The change in the weather has a direct impact on the skin, which makes a good maintenance regime very important.

During the monsoons, we tend to ignore our skin as we believe that the sun’s heat is not scorching enough and so we don’t use sunscreen. Due to increased humidity we do not feel it necessary to moisturize our skin.  However, skin care is critical in monsoons too. Summer is the season when our skin cells grow. So by the time monsoon begins, there are piles of dead layers of skin that need to be taken care of.

With the monsoon making a splash and the humidity playing havoc, you need something to make your skin sparkle this season. Aqua Radiance with Vitamin Infusion, a revolutionary service that infuses vitamins deep into the skin, promises to give your skin a well-deserved treat this season. This service complemented with a proper skincare regime would be the ideal recipe to keep your skin radiant and glowing, in this weather.

This service uses the revolutionary JET aviation technology which is the latest in the world. This unique device directs a stream of saturated micro-droplets of air and water which oxygenate, exfoliate, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, giving fabulous results. It is like a high pressure washing of your skin with oxygen and saline which allows deep cleansing of the pore. The jet spray technology operates at super high speeds exfoliating it and deeply infusing nutrient supplements, vitamins and minerals into the skin, nourishing it with all the goodness it requires! For the first time, you can deep nourish your skin with nutrients, minerals and vitamins A, B6, C and E, as deep as 4.5mm into the skin without even touching your skin! Our experts choose the right vitamin suited to your skin to ensure your skin is healthy.  That's what makes this service so much more effective at exfoliating, hydrating and rejuvenating than other superficial care. The service enhances blood microcirculation and induces relaxation. The experience is cooling and energizing and leaves your skin looking and feeling sparkling clean and remarkably refreshed for days!

If you are looking for a wonderful and easy way to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant till the end of the season, here are a few tips to follow by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi - Head Medical Services at Kaya Skin Clinic.

                                      

Daily Skin and Hair Care for Monsoon season

·      Good and effective cleansing using a soap free cleanser is recommended. You could also use a gentle scrub (with uniform mild beads) once a day

·     Cleansing should be followed by toning using an alcohol free toner, since increased humidity could open up your pores

·      Use a sunscreen even on a cloudy day since the harmful UV radiations are capable of penetrating the clouds

·     Use a light lotion-based moisturizer or serum with a lightening agent as well as lactic acid – this will gently rehydrate your skin and also brighten it up

·         Avoid heavy makeup and use waterproof make up when necessary

·       Remember to nourish your skin from the inside, too - eat salads blanched in boiling water to disinfect them, vegetable soup which will keep you warm and healthy and drink the usual 8-10 glasses of water. Your skin is always thirstier than you are!

Care of Feet

·         Effective cleansing of feet is very important as they would be exposed to lot of grime and muck

·         Do not forget to completely dry your feet so as to prevent fungal infections

·         Avoid wearing boots as these would hold water for a longer duration, creating a soggy environment for your feet

·       Effective cleansing of the insides of your nails using an orange stick dipped in hydrogen-peroxide would help prevent nail infections

·        A home pedicure can be done once a week.  This would consist of soaking feet in warm water to which you can add 3-4 drops of antiseptic liquid, for 15-20 minutes, followed by cleansing the inside of the nails with orange stick dipped in hydrogen peroxide and scrubbing the feet with foot scraper. Complete the pedicure by applying a light glycerin based moisturizer

·      When you go for pedicure to a beautician, ensure that the instruments used are sterilized/ cleansed with disinfectants, or if possible use your personal instruments. Also instruct your aesthetician to avoid pushing the cuticles as toe nail fungal infections are very common in monsoons

Hair

·        Good and effective cleansing using a volumising shampoo, twice or thrice a week as the hair tends to go limp in this season

·         Post-shampoo use a volumising conditioner, once a week or as required

·         If you need to blow dry your hair, apply a leave-on conditioner prior to it

·        Avoid excess application of styling products, as this could make your hair very greasy due to increased humidity

·         Do not tie-up wet hair

·         Oiling once a week would help

·         Food for hair – milk and milk products, nuts, soya products

Perfectly Pouty Or Lusciously Full?

Have you always dreamed of having luscious lips like Kim Kardashian or pouty lips like Angelina Jolie?  Kaya Skin Clinic recently launched a revolutionary lip enhancement service which can actually help you choose the lips you have always wanted.

For the first time in India, Kaya brings to you Juvederm XC, a US FDA approved smooth gel filler that has the power to make your lips into that perfect pair you have always wanted. Formulated with Lidocaine, it is the only dermal filler in India, which offers an almost ouch-less experience and gives smooth, natural looking results which last up to 12 months. It also has anti-ageing benefits and can be effectively used to smoothen unwanted facial wrinkles, making you look fresher and younger.

Kaya Skin Clinic can now help you get absolutely kissable and head-turning lips in a matter of minutes. This new lip enhancement service gives results which appear natural, and are seen immediately.

Speaking on the launch of Juvederm XC, Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head-Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic said, “Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA), which keeps the skin soft and supple. But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin which causes it to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds - like those lines around your mouth. Juvederm XC refills the HA found in our skin, making it look smoother and fuller. When used for enhancing lips, it can give the desired shape and volume in just 25 minutes.”

SMS LIPS to 54646 and get a chance to experience Juvederm XC at Kaya Skin Clinic.

This March, Kaya Skin Clinic brings to you ‘Summer Joy’!

Now you can tease the sun with your glowing summer skin! 

The summer is back and its time to flaunt those cute little dresses and shorts while you hit the beach or soak in the sun by the pool. It is however important to be sun safe and skin smart before you bare your skin in the sweltering summer heat. Being the experts in skin care and understanding the needs of Indian skin, Kaya Skin Clinic has launched ‘Summer Joy’ - a range of services and product offerings, which will make your skin, look its best this March!

Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head-Medical, Kaya Skin Clinic, said “Our country has a tropical climate most of the year. Even before the mercury rises during summers there is need to take extra special care of your skin. The heat, humidity and harsh sun can play havoc causing tanning, pigmentation and sun burns. The skin gets oiler during summer which leads to acne breakouts. Prickly heat and fungal infections aren’t uncommon during this season either. In addition to following the basic daily skin care regime of cleansing, toning and moisturizing religiously, one must also be careful about the food and water intake. And of course, sunscreen is totally non-negotiable.”

Speaking on the new offerings, Dr. Amladi, adds, “We have introduced ‘Summer Joy’ specials, which will enhance one’s basic daily skin care routine and help enjoy flawless and glowing skin all through the season. The new special packages have been specially designed to tackle the problems of Indian skin for this extremely tricky season in which skin damage can have long term effects.”

‘Summer Joy’ Specials

To make sure your face is fresh, smooth and oil-free throughout summer, Kaya has introduced Oil Control Facial Services. Everyday Radiance and Aqua Radiance both with Oil Control Formula help reduce and control oiliness and tanning effectively and also exfoliate dead, lifeless skin. These special services also hydrate and moisturize the skin from deep within, for a fresh and radiant look.

As you get ready to get into your favorite summer attire and flaunt your skin this summer, make sure it is smooth and completely hair-free. Get rid of unwanted hair on the arms, legs, underarms and even your face with our special summer hair-free packages.

The humidity in the summer is typically accompanied with sweat and discomfort. Keep your underarms dry and hair free this summer with Kaya’s Hyperhidrosis and Underarm Hair Free package.

You can also choose from our range of Anti-Tan solutions to lighten your underarms, knees, elbows, back or arms and to get rid of the tan acquired during a perfect beach vacation at a special discount.

Make sure your skin is well-armed before you step into the skin with Kaya’s special summer products! Choose from our range of sunscreens, cleansers and acne solutions which are available at a special discount this March. Also check out Kaya’s newly launched Sweat-proof and waterproof sunscreen which will keep your skin well-protected for up to 8 hours- an ideal product to carry and use, for a swim or on the beach!

So dress to kill this summer with glowing and radiant skin!  

Follow these mantras by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Medical-Head, Kaya Ltd and bask in summer glory!

Cleanse the skin:

í      The skin sweats more in summer leading to increased dirt and grime. Try to wash the face with plain cool water every few hours

í      Cleansing is also of utmost importance, in order for grime and other pollutants to be removed completely from the skin.  Kaya’s Soothing Cleaning Gel helps in deep cleansing without stripping away essential natural oils.  It also makes the skin look and feel fresh after use.

Toning and moisturizing the skin:

í      Toning helps to tighten the pores and prevents spots and pimples.  It is recommended as a part of one’s nightly skincare routine, after the face has been cleansed.  In intense heat, one can refresh the skin even several times a day with a chilled skin tonic, such as Kaya’s Daily Care Revitalizing Tonic

í      A must for healthy summer skin is to drink at least eight glasses of water a day.  Staying adequately hydrated flushes out the toxins and keeps the skin looking fresh

í      If the skin is dry to normal or stressed out by constant exposure to air conditioning make sure you apply moisturizer to the skin before heading out. Otherwise apply the moisturizer at night before bed time on a clean face

Use sun protection:

í      For Indian skin use a broad spectrum sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection and at least SPF 15.  If on vacation or outdoors, usage of sunscreen with SPF 30 is highly recommended.  SPF only measures UVB protection and not UVA; hence one should look for a sunscreen that also provides UVA protection.  It takes about 15-20 minutes for any sunscreen to give out complete protection, so apply it at least 20 minutes before stepping out in the sun. The product should be reapplied every 3-4 hours, if one is outdoors for long periods of time.  Kaya’s Sweat-Proof Sunscreen- SPF 30 effectively combats the harsh effects of the sun for up to 8 hours

í      The sun’s rays are the strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. so it is advisable to limit exposure to the sun as much as possible, during these hours

í      Use sunglasses to protect your eyes. Try using an umbrella when you go out in sun. This will protect your skin and your hair

í      Indian skin, especially the lips are prone to darkening and pigmentation. Do use a lip balm with sunscreen to prevent darkening.

Exfoliate your skin:

í      At the start of the summer exfoliate your skin at least once a week to remove all dead cells and flakes left over from the winter. Exfoliate gently using micro beads as opposed to harsh exfoliation with larger beads as this can injure the skin and make it sun sensitive. After about 4– 6 weekly exfoliations, bring it down to once in 2 weeks in the summer

Shower tips:

í      A cool water shower cools the body and skin temperature and retains oils and moisture in the skin. Don’t dry the skin roughly with towel. Gently pat it dry. Do leave some moisture on the skin so that when you apply the moisturizer the skin can absorb it fully and seal it in.

í      Try and catch a shower twice a day, to feel cool and refreshed

Summer Diet Tips

í      A light summer diet is recommended, to keep one feeling fresh and hydrated all season long.  Foods rich in Vitamin A aid in protecting the skin from the sun.  Foods with abundant Vitamin C help in repairing sun-damaged skin.  These vitamins can be found in vegetables and fruit including carrots, papaya, black grapes, and green leafy vegetables

í      Water, freshly squeezed fruit juices, fresh lime water or soda, and light summer salads loaded with plenty of vegetables and fruit are all part of an ideal summer diet    

í      Don’t forget to drink at least 2 litres of water every day!

The summer is back! And its time to flaunt those cute little dresses and shorts while you hit the beach or soak in the sun by the pool! Kaya Skin Clinic presents “SUMMER JOY” – a range of offerings which will help you be Sun Safe and Skin Smart this March!

This February… KAYA SKIN CLINIC celebrates Skin Love

This February… KAYA SKIN CLINIC celebrates Skin Love

~ Pamper yourself with Flawless, Radiant Skin~

                                                                             

 Who says only the heart can feel love? Your skin can blush, tingle and get goose- bumps too! Only Kaya loves your skin as much as you do, so we are celebrating Skin Love all through the month of February. Now your can choose from a range of beauty services and products which will give you and your skin the love and pampering, which is truly well- deserved. 

Skin Essentials for Her: We have a range of offerings for women- a product combination which comprises of the Kaya Daily Use Sunscreen/ Anytime Moisturizer and the Foot Care Cream which is available at Rs. 750 (instead of Rs 970). Also, available is a selection, which includes a Soothing Cleansing Gel, Daily Use Sunscreen and the Foot Care Cream - everything a woman needs to get that glowing and radiant look, apart from the love. This package is available at Rs 1190 (instead of Rs 1520.)

Skin Essentials For Him: Check out the men’s grooming kit which includes the 3 daily essentials - Revitalizing Face Wash, Skin Relief After Shave Gel and Men’s Whitening Cream available at a special price of Rs 1290 (instead of Rs 1600). The perfect gift for the man you care for the most.

Skin Love Radiance: One can also avail of or gift to their loved ones a package which is a combination of a service and a product. Choose between the Aqua Radiance or the Everyday Radiance Service and club it with a choice of 1 product out of the Daily Use Sunscreen, Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen or the Fairness Daily Cream. This combination costs 1790, against the original price of Rs 2990.

Skin Love Eternal Radiance: If you opt for 3 sessions of the “Skin Love Radiance” offering you can avail the offering for Rs 3990 instead of Rs 5990.

So this Valentine’s Day, grab your loved one, take a few hours off and get rejuvenated at Kaya Skin Clinic. 

Get Rid of That Nasty Hangover! By Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Kaya Skin Clinic

Well, it's the morning after. Drinking so much suddenly doesn't seem like such a wise decision anymore, does it? Yes, you had a great time at that party, but did your skin and body?!
All's not lost, though! Here are some great tips on how to get rid of that hangover, and reduce those signs of it on your skin! Kaya always has a way to help you out with every situation!

Diet

Hydrate yourself: Because of alcohol you lose a lot of water from your body after drinking the previous night. A sports drink is a better option to reduce hangover as it contains electrolytes which re-hydrate your body quicker than having gallons of water. Once the toxins are released through urine, you will feel relaxed. The earlier you maintain fluid balance in your body, the faster you will feel better.

Sweat it out: If you are in a condition to go out, go for a run or a walk. Exercising will increase circulation and takes out those toxins out of your body.

Intake of Vitamin C: It initiates the breakdown of the intoxication of alcohol, and fresh lemon extract with lukewarm water works as a good purgative

Honey & Water: Intake of honey with lukewarm water helps to minimize hangover effect due to activity of fructose over alcohol in stomach. Intake of Vitamin B12reduces the effect of hangover as it works actively to reduce the duration of the hangover effect, so finally before going to bed consumption of Vitamin B12 capsule will help to forgo the irritation of hangover in the next morning.

Vitamin B6: You can have large doses of Vitamin B6, which is effective to reduce hangover. Simple utilization of foods and water can make the duration of hangover shorter. You can take- an egg (contains cytosine), bananas (contain potassium and fructose), milk (contains calcium) and especially orange juice, which contains vitamin C. In this way, you can easily fight against the symptoms of hangover.

Skin Care for Men

• Splash cold water on face- Cold water helps your skin to tighten, reducing the puffy look.
• Eye pads soaked in cold milk / cucumber water helps reduce puffiness of the eyes. Also sleep with pillow elevated (high head position)
• Don't forget to moisturize your skin prior to shaving – Dehydration can lead to irritation so ensure your splash plenty of water onto your face prior to shaving.
• Use moisturizing shower gel for showering and washing your hair. Avoid very hot water as it can further dehydrate skin.

Daily Skin Practices for Healthy Skin

Hello! It’s the peak of winter and you skin generally becomes really dry during this time. Kaya Skin Clinic expert dermatologist Dr. Sangeeta Almadi gives you some skin care tips to fight the harsh winter. But firstly let's look at why your skin becomes dry during winter.


Why the skin becomes dry in winters?

Dry skin lacks the moisture needed to keep the skin supple looking and therefore has a flaky look. Dry skin needs a daily moisturizer plus possibly a heavier, overnight cream to keep it in a healthy condition. Here are some tips to follow this winter. There are a number of reasons, both external and internal, why the skin gets dry during cold weather.

External Causes: Low humidity during winter enhances the drying effect on the skin. Exposure to dry wind, cold water or drying soaps further increases the skin’s dryness.

Internal Causes: Due to low temperature, the blood vessels supplying the skin become constricted. This reduces blood flow to the skin and sweat glands and oil producing glands in the body. When the water content of the skin diminishes both inside and outside, the skin cells become shrunken and dry. This produces flaking of the superficial skin cells. Most people, because they do not feel thirsty during winter, do not drink enough water or fruit juices during winter. This results in low volume of the circulating blood causing dehydration which is another cause for skin dryness.

Here are some expert tips to keep your skin beautiful during winter:

1) Use a long lasting moisturizer twice a day, preferably on damp or just washed skin (for better results)
2) Generally, skin cleansing should be limited to once or twice a day. 
3) Do not use alcohol-based astringents, wipes and colognes.
4) Avoid frequent application of moisturizers especially on face as over doing it could clog the pores
5) Do not forget to wear your sunscreen, preferably a moisturizing form.
6) Remove makeup to maintain healthy skin. Use a skin cleanser to gently remove dirt, excess oil and makeup
7) Exercise will do more than simply get your heart rate going. It will clear your pores, increase your metabolism, and sweating allows your inner body to cleanse itself.

P.S: Wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance!

Do’s and don’ts to take care of skin in winters.

Do’s

·         Use soap – free moisturizing cleansers for face as well as body

·         Can add emollient oil to bath water (1-2 drops per bucket of water)

·         Apply moisturizer immediately after patting dry

·         Use a moisturizing sunscreen on exposed body parts, 20 minutes before stepping out in the Sun

·         Use a moisturizer twice or thrice a day

·         Use a night cream (long acting moisturizer) on face and body before sleeping

·         For oily skin, use light moisturizer, those specifically suited for oily skin

·         For hair, use mild moisturizing shampoo and condition hair every time after shampoo

·         Trim the split ends

·         For frizzy hair, use leave-on conditioner

Avoid

·         Harsh soaps, scrubs and loofas

·         Toners and astringent

·         Long hours in AC

·         Frequent shampooing

8 Easy Ways to Winter-Proof your Skin

What are the easy tips to keep the skin healthy and not dry?  Dr. Sangeeta Amladi – Head Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic brings you 8 simple ways which will help you do that.

1. Drink adequate water
2. Eat balanced food containing all nutrients. Include vegetables, fruits, and fresh fish in your daily food intake.
3. Avoid alcohol and coffee. Both will dehydrate the skin and predispose to more drying and itching. 
4. Avoid using harsh soaps. Soap free cleansers containing moisturizers are safe choices. 
5. Using a humidifier inside the house will help keep the skin moist even during winter. 
6. Exercise will help produce sweat and increase blood flow to the skin, which will improve the hydration of the skin. 
7. Colloidal oat meal baths, in addition to their action of preventing water loss, also soothe the skin.
8. Apply a good moisturizing cream or lotion immediately after bath, before the body dries up. This will trap the moisture inside and keep skin soft and supple.

 Click here to read about 4 Beauty Regime Rituals for Beautiful Skin (Winter)

4 Beauty Regime Rituals for Beautiful Skin (Winter)

With winter fast approaching, the change in the weather can be very stressful on your skin. The low humidity during winter can cause the skin to become dry, flaky, dull and irritated.  When the temperatures change, a change in your skin care routine is necessary. So along with a proper skin care regime, a healthy diet is also essential for healthy skin.  Get to know your skin a little, how it works and the effects of winter conditions on the skin.

How should you alter your beauty regimen as winter approaches?

1. Wash your face with a mild cleanser and rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid antibacterial soaps and very hot water.
2. Apply a water-based moisturizer while your skin is still damp to seal in moisture before it's lost. For dryer skin, use a heavier cream
3. If you have really dry skin, avoid toners as they dry it out even more. If you have oily or normal skin, try an astringent
4. Exfoliate once a week to remove flaky skin.
                (By Dr. Sangeeta Amladi – Head Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic)

Your December Party Survival Guide!

With the festive season in full swing, the parties have begun and everyone wants to look their best. But a few late nights, over-exertion, use of cosmetics and makeup, consumption of unhealthy food and drinks can take a toll on our health and looks.

 If you are looking for a wonderful and easy way to keep yourself sparkled till the end of the season, here are a few tips to follow by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi - Head Medical Services at Kaya Skin Clinic.

1. Hydrate your skin from within by drinking an adequate quantity of water.
2. Before applying all your makeup, make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a good, gentle exfoliator and rub onto face in slow, circular motions. The circular motions will ensure good blood circulation and the exfoliating will remove dead skin cells, revealing a bright, new complexion. After you’ve exfoliated both face and body, moisturize from head to toe.
3. Moisturizer is the key to soft, supple skin. For best results,  use a Moisturizing Cream  that minimizes water loss thus serving the purpose
4. For instant brightening, go for a Vitamin C facial, or else try an instant hydrating mask.
5. Even in the winter season, do not forget to apply sunscreen daily and when exposed to the sun, sunglasses are a must!
6. During the party season, you tend to get puffy eyes. Splashing cold water in the eyes and the use of eye pads with cucumber, potato and green tea bags will help reduce puffiness.
7. For the lips, use a balm that offers moisturizing and sun protection.
8. For your skin, plan in advance and undergo services like skin polishing or hair reduction.
9. At Kaya Skin Clinic, there are various services like fillers and BOTOX that can help enhance your features.
10. Eating before partying is a must to minimize effects of alcohol.
11. Skin needs to be conditioned from the inside as well as out. Choose foods and supplements enriched in vitamins which help vitalize your skin.
12. Eat foods that are rich in anti-oxidants like fruits, vegetables that help kick-start your immune system.
13. Remove makeup to maintain healthy skin. Use a skin cleanser to gently remove dirt, excess oil and makeup
14. Soak a towel in ice cold water and press it to your face; this constricts blood vessels and there’s less fluid accumulation.
15. Catch-up on some shut-eye. Sleep boosts the immune system and is the time your skin gets to regenerate
16. For your hair, make sure to use a mild shampoo and a good conditioner
17. Avoid hot dryers and in case you use hairsprays, glitter and other hair products make sure to wash off all the chemicals from your hair completely

Quick fixes (Recommended)

1. At Kaya Skin Clinic, we have a range of services like the Aqua Radiance and the Kaya Express Glow, for that instant party glow!
2. To get rid of tired eyes, opt for a dual eye mask.
3. Go for an age-miracle mask to fight dry skin and in case of pimples, apply benozyl peroxide ointment.

PARTY BEAUTY KIT from KAYA SKIN CLINIC

• Hydra Cleanse Make Up Remover
• Soothing Cleansing Gel
• Revitalizing Tonic
• Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen
• Anytime Moisturizing Cream

NAILED IT! 10 'Must Follow' Nail Care Tips ( By Dr. Sangeeta Almadi)

If caring for nails means a quick-fix manicure at your regular beauty parlour, think again. Repeated use of nail polish, acetone, nail biting and grimy nails, can destroy your nails. So much so, that people may not want to shake your hand! Follow these simple tips by Dr Sangeeta Amladi, Head Dermatologist, Kaya Skin Clinic and get your nails to shine.

1. Take care of your nails between salon visits.
2. File your nails regularly and always keep them smooth,
3. Apply hand cream frequently.
4. Don't overuse your nail-polish remover.
5. When you go for a manicure, ensure that all the instruments have been properly sterilized.
6. Don't push the cuticle back too far.
7. Keep your nails short if you use a computer keyboard every day.
8. Wear gloves to protect your nails while you are washing dishes or cleaning up the house.
9. Never use pointed metal items (safety pins) to clean your nails.
10. Don't use fingernails as tools to open cans, boxes or tins.

Kaya Recommends

• Anytime Moisturizing Cream. To buy it online log on to http://bit.ly/ftNFp4

Bring Home Kaya Contest Winners

Finally the wait is over! We reviewed all the entries for the 'Bring Home Kaya' Contest and here's announcing the winners for the contest. 

1st Prize goes to Shubham Parashar, winner of Kaya Aqua Radiance

2nd Prize goes to Amisha Mongia, winner of Kaya Diwali Cracker Gift (Kaya Foot cream, Soothing Cleansing Gel, Daily Use Body Lotion) 

3rd Prize goes to Shilpi Jain & Manu Gupta, winner of Kaya Gift Hamper (Daily Use Body Lotion & Soothing Cleansing Gel)

Congratulations to the winners and thank you all for participating in the contest. Below are the entries for the 'Bring Home Kaya' Contest.