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

NOT ON SALE: Beautiful Compliments and Tons of Confidence. ON SALE: Expert Beauty Solutions up to 50% off at Kaya Skin Clinic

Mumbai, August 1, 2011: Have you ever wished that never-ending compliments, admiring looks and tons of confidence could be on sale? You can now avail of these priceless beauty benefits through Kaya Skin Clinic’s expert beauty solutions at a never-before discount of up to 50%, through the month of August!

Details on the Offer:

Not on Sale: A long-lasting glow on your face and admiring looks from your colleagues!

On Sale at Kaya: Everyday Radiance and Aqua Radiance at up to 50% off

For glowing and radiant skin, visit your nearest Kaya Skin Clinic and experience some great skin beauty services like the popular Everyday Radiance and the unique Aqua Radiance service which are originally priced at Rs 1600 for Rs 990 only. If you want to save more, you could avail of a 6 session package for Rs 5000 only which is a discount of 51% off! 

Not on Sale: Tons of confidence and Envious looks from your neighbors!

On Sale at Kaya: Skin Beauty Services and Skin Concern services at a discount of up to 30% off

At Kaya, we have a host of services that help you regain and protect the intrinsic beauty of your skin. You could choose from our range of peels, meso-therapy and microdermabrasion services at up to 30% off in the month of August. If you are prone to developing skin care concerns like pimples, acne, dark patches or pigmentation, you could go in for our range of skin solutions at up to 30% off as well.

Not on Sale: A tension-free, carefree state of mind!

On Sale: Hair free services at up to 50% off

Does unwanted hair often change your mind about wearing that sleeveless dress? If you are looking for freedom from unwanted hair, you could avail of laser hair reduction services at up to 50% off at Kaya this August! 

Not on Sale: Reversing years off your age and getting that youthful radiance!

On Sale:  Anti-Ageing Services at up to 20% off, Products at 20% off

If you are looking for a solution for wrinkles and fine lines on your skin, you can get up to 20% off on our anti-ageing services. After all, you can’t let wrinkles get in the way of those compliments. Last but not the least, if you spend more than Rs. 1500 on your favorite Kaya products, you will get 20% off on your purchase.

At Kaya Skin Clinic, we don’t just offer long lasting beauty solutions; but we also give you a world of benefits by making you look good and feel great about yourself! So step into Kaya Skin Clinic this August, as beauty solutions are now on sale for an irresistible you!

Skin & Hair Tips for Holi!

Holi, the festival of colors and easily one of the most fun-filled and lively festivals is just around the corner. It's an occasion that brings in joy, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors to everyone's home. There is no festival more vibrant, colorful and exhilarating than Holi. However, Holi brings with it the added risk of chemically synthesized colors which are extremely harmful to one's skin and hair. The need to ensure that extra care is taken to protect the skin and hair is very important so you can truly celebrate the occasion in radiant style.

Dr. Sangeeta Amladi- Head- Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic gives you a few tips to follow to ensure the glow on your face and sheen in your hair;

Skin care

Skin care is extremely crucial. The different colors used during Holi can lead to contact allergic dermatitis. One should apply a barrier cream or coconut oil on the skin prior to playing with these colors during Holi as this also helps protect the skin. However, if the colors irritate the skin, it should be immediately washed away with ample water and then a moisturizer or local soothing agent like calamine lotion should be applied. These colors make your skin dry hence adequate hydration by means of ample water intake and/or use of a moisturizer after cleansing is extremely important. The cleanser should be one for 'sensitive' skin. Applying oil over arms, legs, and especially elbows and knees can protect from dryness.

It goes without saying that one should be extremely careful that the colors do not go into the eyes, nose, ears and mouth.

Nail care

·       Apply vaseline under and around your nails, feet, elbows and behind your ears -- all the areas that are usually neglected.

Eye care

·       If a water balloon hits you near or on the eyes, rinse immediately with water. Do the same if at any time the colour affects your eyes.

·       If irritation persists or in case of bleeding, cover with a clean cloth or cotton and visit a doctor as soon as possible. Rubbing or massaging the eye is an absolute no-no!

Hair care

Hair can turn brittle and extremely dry if color remains in it for a long time. This is due to the harmful chemicals present in the colours that we enjoy throwing and squirting on each other so much; it is therefore advisable to oil your hair the night before. A gentle shampoo containing sodium laureth sulphate to cleanse followed by a protective conditioner can restore your hair to its healthy state. It is recommended to also wear a cap or a dupatta to further protect your hair.

 WHAT KAYA CAN DO FOR YOU?

To make this Holi even more safe and special, Kaya has a special “Holi Skin Essentials” product offering  which includes our Sensitive range of products and Nourishing Shampoo at an exclusive 'Holi' special price of Rs 1350 (as against Rs 1600) which includes:

ï     Sensitive Cleanser

ï     Sensitive Sunscreen

ï     Nourishing Shampoo

To make your Holi truly colorful:

· Most dry colours are safe, but avoid glittery ones. They contain silica particles that can abrade your skin.

· Avoid metallic colours, like gold and silver.

· Use water-soluble colours and stay away from "permanent" colours because they contain cheap dyes that cause reactions.

 · Make your own natural colors.

We hope these tips will help you have a great Holi!

Myths: Skin Care For Men

Who says men don't need skincare? 

There’s little a modern man won’t do to look his best; yet most men choose to treat their face like it’s separate from the rest of their body and pay little or no attention to it. While they aren’t averse to getting pedicures, facial services are still considered a women’s-only indulgence. But gone are the days when facials were laboriously long, heavily scented and administered in the back rooms of a women’s beauty parlour. These days skin services are relevant for both men and women. Here’s breaking five myths that could be preventing you from getting one:

MYTH 1: I DON’T NEED A FACIAL

Men need facial services because of the high levels of stress and pollution that aggravate the skin. Earlier, there was normal, dry, oily and combination skin types, but these days, there are many more categories within these types. This means that skincare is far more complicated and requires professional help. In addition, men’s skin tends to be thicker, coarser and oilier because of different hormonal constituents. Shaving also causes acne-like breakouts in a large number of men. The answer to these skin issues is facial services as they are an effective way of getting a thorough and much required cleansing.

MYTH 2: IT WILL EAT INTO MY TIME

There are many solutions that’ll have you glowing in anything under 60 minutes. A simple microdermabrasion or a chemical peel takes only 20 minutes. Because these treatments are clinical they effectively exfoliate and refresh the skin and also help reduce blemishes and old acne scars. If you want something a little more relaxing when you have extra time, go for an Everyday Radiance Service which will exfoliate, hydrate and nourish your skin from deep within. Just remember to slather on the sunscreen post-procedure because skin needs that extra protection. And the best part? You can go straight from the clinic to the boardroom with zero rashes and not a whiff of rose in sight.

MYTH # 3. IT’S NOT REALLY SCIENTIFIC

Facial services these days are so scientific they use technology in combination with efficacious products to target specific skin problems. Since lack of hydration is one of the top skin concerns today, pumping the face with hyaluronic acid is like giving parched skin a long, cooling drink. Do check with a dermatologist what service is best for your skin.

MYTH #4. A FACIAL IS THE ONLY THING I NEED

Facial services help alleviate the effects of the environment and stress, but if you keep adding toxins to your system, there’s little it can do. A diet rich in vitamins A and C (yellow and orange fruits and vegetables) keeps the skin young and clear along with 8-10 glasses of water and regular exercise. In addition, get a simple skin routine in order.

5. IT’S JUST AN INDULGENCE

In medicine, there is a huge shift from illness to wellness, and it does have a positive effect on the hormonal and endocrine system, which contributes to the overall health. However, the right facial can also be extremely helpful in different situations. An international trip can leave your skin tight and dry. A hyaluronic facial comes in handy to stay moisturized, so you can ignore your skin and concentrate on work. Similarly, a smattering of stress-related acne can be resolved before an important event with a salicylic acid peel. Even if you wish for new skin altogether, it will be granted. Laser resurfacing is one such procedure where old scars, pigmentation, pock marks and wrinkles can all be smoothened to fresh, unlined and unmarked skin. As long as you’re in the hands of a good dermatologist, a facial will not only give you immediate and long-term benefits, but can also become a very important part of grooming, just like a haircut or a shave.