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  • Skin Issues with Frequent Fliers

    • Flying is very dehydrating for your organs, including your skin: Wash your face once you get on the flight to sweep off pollution and dirt. And of course, keep it moisturized. Avoid drinking coffee, alcohol, or sodas. These squeeze out the water of our cells, and we need as much as we can get while we’re up there. You should be drinking 2 glasses of water every hour.
    • Your body goes almost dormant when you travel: Stretch, jump, or go for a jog whenever you get a chance between the flights- anything to boost your circulation. Your skin always looks better after you work out and it makes you feel energetic as well.
    • For most people temporary Insomnia kicks in every time they are on the flight: Cover your eyes, listen to soothing music & try to catch up with your sleep. Try essential oils such as Lavender and Grapefruit that can put you to sleep.
    • Do not sleep with your mouth wide open: If you can’t help it, cover your mouth with something before you fall asleep. Breathing from your mouth, especially in the flight could be one of the reasons that you catch that nasty cold so frequently. Breath in from your nostrils so that all the recirculated air gets filtered before entering your system.
    • There is a strong link between frequent flying and skin cancer: Flying at higher altitudes and the higher latitudes near the poles presents the greatest danger. The amount of cosmic radiation at the poles can be two to three times more than the radiation at the equator. Earth’s electromagnetic field helps to block this radiation down here.

    To minimize the risk of skin cancer or other radiation-induced problems, one should follow the prevention guidelines of the Skin Cancer Foundation.

    • Avoid sunburns by wearing hats and sunglasses and seeking the shade, especially between 10a.m. and 4 p.m.
    • Indoor tanning booths are equally bad.
    • Use sunscreen with an SPF of atleast 15 for everyday use. For extended outdoor activity, SPF of 30 or higher should be used. Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.
    • Self inspections of your skin on a monthly basis and a yearly medical checkup with a dermatologist is also recommended.

    So while you enjoy your frequent flier miles, make sure to follow these simple tips & keep flying higher& higher safely.

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

  • Did you say Latte was bad? 7 Reasons You Should Be Thankful to Coffee

    Here are some reasons your skin will thank you for an external coffee boost:

      • It’s a rich source of antioxidants: Free radicals are responsible for causing premature skin ageing. This results in the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots and loss of elasticity. The antioxidants contained in caffeine can attack these free radicals and eliminate them. It combats UV damage and repairs the skin. For this reason, caffeine is widely used in anti-ageing day and night creams in conjunction with retinol.
    • It makes skin smooth and bright: Rubbing the grounds on your skin will remove dead skin cells and leave you with smoother, softer skin.
    • It soothes inflammation: Caffeine possesses anti-inflammatory properties that make it effective in reducing inflammation and redness in your skin. It is often used as an ingredient in anti-inflammatory creams to enhance their effectiveness.
    • It enhances circulation: When coffee promotes blood circulation, it leads to healthy and energized skin, effectively reducing the swelling of tissues and de-puffing areas of the skin.
    • It stimulates hair growth: Caffeine is considered a stimulant for hair follicles. It is often used as an ingredient in shampoos and other hair care products to improve hair growth and structure.
    • It helps to get rid of cellulite: Caffeine present in skin care products can dehydrate fatty cells. This minimizes the appearance of cellulite, thus providing you with a smoother skin. Application of skin cream containing caffeine reduced the size of cellulite cells. Another way to use caffeine is to add ground or instant coffee to regular body scrub at home.
    • Treatment of Under Eye Dark Circles: Under eye dark circles can be caused by various factors such as dehydration, allergies, lack of sleep or genetics. Caffeine cannot cure hereditary dark circles. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it beneficial in reducing puffiness and inflammation associated with dark circles. Caffeine also reduces the accumulation of blood under your eyes which contributes to dark shadows. Eye creams meant to erase dark circles contain caffeine. Since tea leaves contain caffeine, you can apply moist tea bags under your eyes for 5 minutes to reduce dark circles and puffiness.

    Do remember that like sodium and alcohol, caffeine dehydrates our bodies. It makes the liver work overtime, which causes toxic build up in the body and can disrupt healthy skin function. While we can sing coffee praises as a laxative, it is a diuretic, which means it causes you to lose hydration and have a direct effect on your skin. Dehydrated skin leads to inflammation (redness) and premature aging (collagen loss).

    Additionally, without enough water flushing your system, toxic buildup in the skin can also cause acne. Also coffee triggers acne because of the milk and sugar we consume with it.

    So, while drinking coffee has its health benefits, it is important to remember that too much can have a negative effect as well. Remember to stay well hydrated by drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. If you are considering an alternative to coffee, you can always try switching to decaf or green tea.

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

  • Don’t Stretch it for too Long

    Upto 90% of women develop stretch marks in their seventh to ninth month of pregnancy. It is quite difficult to completely prevent stretch marks from appearing, however, make sure that you gain weight slowly and steadily, and keep your skin well hydrated with repeated application of a rich, moisturizing cream that keeps away any itching associated with the stretch marks.

    Speak to your dermatologists who can recommend a combination of micro needling and fractional laser treatments to help fade those marks away. The earlier the stretch mark is treated, generally the better the result. Red immature stretch marks are more amenable to treatment than those that have matured to a silvery white.

    Home Remedy: Aloe Vera
    Aloe Vera is one of the most well known remedies for stretch marks. Aloe Vera leaves secrete a clear gel when broken off from the rest of the plant that can be applied to heal wounds and it also contains plant collagen which immensely helps repair the skin. Collagen is one of the most important proteins that make our skin elastic, supple and youthful. Collagen is really beneficial to the skin as they help to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, reverse age of skin, tighter skin, plump up skin and also improve the elasticity of skin.
    Remove the outer layer of the aloe vera leaf and bring out the sticky gel from the inside of the leaf.Then use the gel on stretch marks and wash off with water after two or three hours.

    Vitamin E
    Massaging the skin with a lotion or oil that contains Vitamin E will help improve the outward appearance of the skin. Vitamin E is one of the top ingredients now proving to be highly effective at preventing the stretch marks associated with pregnancy or weight gain. This is due to the vitamin’s ability to help your body regenerate new and stronger skin cells at the deepest level.
    You can help provide additional Vitamin E to your body by including certain foods in your diet.Almonds, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole grains, legumes, cold pressed vegetable oils and many fruits contain high levels of this vitamin.

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

  • Father’s Day

    Over the years, the Father’s Day gift has become synonymous with the impersonal and the uninspiring – the tie, the watch or the bottle of perfume to add to the unopened collection. We have come up with a new answer to the annual question: What can I get my dad/husband for Father’s Day that is not a tie, nor a watch, nor perfumes?

    Now, this isn’t as dreary as it might sound. When’s better time than now to help enhance the looks of the special man in your life. Whether it’s your husband, your dad, or even a friend that you’re honoring, all men deserve to look great.

    Get rid of unwanted hair painlessly A gift card for Laser Hair Removal is the great gift for Father’s Day.

    You can help dad get started on eliminating all of that unwanted hair in a safe, comfortable environment. Treat hair fall / hair loss & look years younger

    Did you know that 65% of men will suffer from thinning hair or some degree of hair loss? Did you also know that there are ways that much of this can be slowed down and even stopped, in other words we can treat many cases of thinning hair with hair fall treatments at Kosmoderma.

    Bald is not beautiful!
    Bald isn’t considered beautiful. Don’t let it get worse! Regain your hair back.
    A hair transplant can transform a man’s life. Many women are treating their balding fellas to the ultimate Father’s Day gift.

    Celebrate Father’s Day at Kosmoderma . Enjoy 20% OFF on Laser Hair Reduction & Hairfall Treatment

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

  • Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful Moms & Moms-to-be

    The best thing that a mother gives to you is that she brings you into this world. She never questions those stretch marks, the sagging skin or even those dark circles & dull looking complexion because the joy of being a mom overrides everything. But you can help her be herself again by gifting her a treatment that will make her look young & radiant.

    Choose from the following treatment that best suits your mom:

    • MediFacials for Pigmentation/Hydration/Detoxification/AgeDefense/Acne
    • Mommy Makeover
    • Dark Circle Treatments
    • Anti-Stretch Marks Treatment
    • Anti-Aging Treatment for Facial Contouring

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.

  • Does profuse sweating affect your confidence at work and in relationships?

    You are not alone. Approximately 20 – 30% of the population have problems with body odour and excessive sweating. Sometimes heavy sweating is a sign of a medical condition. It’s not always easy for the average person to know the difference, so it is important to seek medical help.

    People with excessive sweating wish they could just turn the tap off. It might not be as easy as that, but there are effective treatments available. At Kosmoderma, a solution* is now available with the ‘KosmoSweat Free Treatment’. One session can give you relief of up to 90% for as long as 6 – 8 months. This treatment program has been conceptualised by our team of expert dermatologists especially for Indian environments to give relief from body odour and excessive sweating.

    Here are some self-help tips that I always suggest my patients to follow:

    • Avoid known triggers that make your sweating worse, such as hot & spicy foods or alcohol.
    • Use antiperspirant spray (rather than deodorants).
    • Avoid tight, restrictive clothing and man-made fibers, such as nylon. Preferably use cotton.
    • Wearing white or black clothing can minimize the signs of sweating.
    • Wear socks that absorb moisture, for example thick, soft socks made of natural fibers or sportsocks designed to absorb moisture. Avoid synthetics, and change your socks at least twice a day.
    • Buy shoes that are made of leather, canvas or mesh rather than synthetic material.

    Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Lasers Clinics are dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology with international accreditation and facilities.
    We offer scientifically proven treatments using US FDA approved technology. All our products have undergone extensive research and trials in USA, Europe and India. We pride ourselves in offering safe, effective and affordable treatments with high standards of quality. Kosmoderma gives personalized consults with skin care and uses facial analyzer and 3D imaging of the skin to analyze and personalize the treatments and skin regimen.