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 EVER WONDERED HOW CELEBRITIES HAVE FLAWLESS SKIN ALL THE TIME? WE LET YOU IN ON SOME OF THEIR BEST KEPT SECRETS
Through their long work hours, travel-schedules and hectic lifestyles, celebrities somehow manage to care for their skin consistently. Besides a healthy skincare regimen, there are some other procedures and techniques that can be used to achieve celeb-like skin.
The most common skin problems: Lack of moisture in the skin causes dryness. Prolonged exposure to air conditioning, constant travelling and alcohol consumption can have this effect on the skin.
    Fine lines and wrinkles are the outcome of ageing. Lines appear once there is a reduction in the collagen and elastin production of the skin. External factors include sun damage, smoking and stress.
    Pigmentation can be caused by exposure to sunlight and can also be hereditary.
    Acne is caused when your skin’s pores get clogged with excessive production of sebum that causes dirt and bacteria to build up. Though it’s most common in teenagers, adult acne is possible too. It can be hereditary as well.
    Dark circles can be caused by factors like lack of sleep, or excessive production of melanin due to prolonged sun exposure, among others.
    Facial hair growth in women can point to hormonal imbalances and are most common when women suffer from conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome.
    Solutions Intraceuticals perfected a treatment through which hyperbaric oxygen, or therapeutic-grade oxygen, is used as a medium to infuse a beneficial serum into the skin. A bubble is formed through the applicator, on the outermost layer of the skin which is a 95 per cent concentration of oxygen, and the serum is transmitted through this bubble. The serum is made out of very tiny molecules of hyaluronic acid, which is a very good carrier and helps transport many times its own volume of active ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin. “It contains ingredients like green-tea extracts, amino acids, aloe and lightening agents like Vitamins C and E, which are all very mild agents, so no reaction is expected,” explains Dr. Geeta Oberoi, dermatologist, Skin and You Clinic, Mumbai. “After using it on patients, we have seen a slight plumping of lines and wrinkles and lifting in the forehead area. It is a very gentle, non-invasive treatment that can be used as a quick-fix,” explains Dr. Oberoi.
    The oxygen though, enables the serum to react more effectively than it would from just topical application. “Celebrity clients use this treatment if their skin needs a quick pick-me-up before an important event. It helps make the lines and wrinkles less obvious and lends a healthy glow to the skin. There is absolutely no down-time required as is the case with invasive procedures, so you can get it done a few hours before an event as well,” she says.
    There are four different treatments developed to focus on specific skin problems, namely, Rejuvenate for replenishment, Clarity for skin free from acne, Atoxelene for lines and wrinkles, and Opulence for brightness and skin free from pigmentation and age spots. This popular treatment is used by celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, Fergie and Preity Zinta.
    Skin polishing or microdermabrasion uses gentle abrasion to facilitate skin rejuvenation. This treatment exfoliates, polishes, and increases the lymphatic drainage of the skin. It uses a gentle vacuum to bring your skin in contact with ultra clean crystals that gently remove the top layer of dead skin. It can be used to help treat various skin conditions such as acne, blackheads, dull or rough skin, sunlight-damaged skin, pigmentation disorders, uneven skin, stretch marks and scars. It is commonly used on the face, but can be also used on the neck, back, and hands.
    Laser hair removal can be opted for by women who have unwanted hair growth. The laser works on the colour and thickness of the hair and is usually completed in about eight sittings. Unlike conventional hair removal methods, laser is not painful or uncomfortable and can be used to treat any area on the body. To make sure that there are no damaging side effects, professionals will test and prescreen your skin before you undergo the treatment.
    Acne treatments can range from cleansing routines, topical medications and antibiotics. These include chemical peels, micro pulse laser, dermaroller, microdermabrasion and porecleansing facials. The chemical peel involves the application of a medicated gel that cuts down oil formation, blemishes and scars. It doesn’t actually require peeling and doesn’t have any downtime. The micro pulse treatment uses ultrasound to deep peel, and laser to stimulate tissue repair, thus decreasing spots and blemishes. It is completely non-invasive and painless. Dermaroller involves a micro-medical needling procedure that stimulates the skin to restore and repair itself naturally. This rids the surface of acne and scars.