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The Right Order to Apply Skincare Products

  We all love our skin and we wish to give them the best treatment possible, be it a home remedy or a skincare product. We choose them wisely and often pay hefty amounts on them to ensure quality. But, a small mistake of ours can ruin the entire treatment regime. Thus, right action should be backed by right knowledge and for this, it is important for us to know the right sequence in which we should apply these products. Makeup Remover- First of all, we should remove any artificial layer of cosmetics that is covering the natural layer so that the subsequent products can reach the skin and act on it as per the requirement. An apt make-up remover should be chosen depending on the skin type. It should not lead to dryness, itchiness or irritation and must sustain the natural oils of the skin. Scrub- Next in line, comes the scrub. Scrubbing is done to cleanse the pores from deep within, remove the dirt and excess oils accumulated in them. They help in exfoliating the outer dead cells s...

Benefits of Tea Tree Oil (TTO) on skin and hair

  Tea tree gel/oil is a well-reckoned ingredient in the cosmetic industry that finds varied applications in skin care as well as hair care. It is an essential oil extracted primarily from the leaves of Melaleuca alternefolia, a native Australian tree. Active Phytoconstituents: Tea Tree Oil is comprised of terpene hydrocarbons, mainly monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and other associated alcohols. Terpinene-4-oil is known to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, thus, acting as a natural remedy for fighting skin infections and healing them. Benefits on skin: The anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil are highly effective in the treatment of acne and seborrheic dermatitis. They also help in reducing the symptoms of chronic psoriasis. The oil’s anti-fungal properties topically relieve skin irritation, redness, swelling, itching and inflammation. The anti-oxidants that makeup TTO fight against free radicals and combat everyday pollution. They also act as natural preservatives ...