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Pregnancy is the stage in women’s life which adds happiness to their life. This also contributes in many physiological, pathological, mental, and social changes in their life. Ayurveda creates supports for pre pregnancy, antenatal care and post natal care. This care we should incorporate in our daily regimes.  There are very specific recommendations to bring about a state of balance in the consciousness, mind, body, behavior, and environment of the pregnant woman.   Taking a bath after you have undergone delivery is known to bring a wide range of benefits to the mother, from emotional to physical as well. But we should be careful that post pregnancy bath should be very carefully to start. As any infection or injury during that will directly hamper to your delicate body and baby as well. It’s completely doctor’s decision and type of delivery (vaginal, vaginal with episiotomy, c- section) that when one should start taking bath post pregnancy.   For bathing we choose warm water. Now to upgrade that herbal bath is introduced which is nothing but the ayurvedic concept explained years ago. Ancient Ayurvedic texts speak of therapeutic baths with rose petals, honey, milk, and turmeric, preceded by a luxurious full-body massage with warm oils. These Ayurvedic baths were designed to restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit.   Herbal bath water is nothing but the warm water which is processed with herbs. These herbs are good for the skin tissue and de-stress the mind as well. Following are the benefits of herbal water bath.   (1) Mother feels freshness and revitalizing her energy.   (2) It stimulates the circulation of blood within the body when followed by oil massage.   (3) Herbal bath can relax sore and trauma of pregnancy due to its herbal effects.   (4) It is safe hygienic for breastfeeding of child.   (5) Herbal bath helps in reducing the pain in enlargement and hardness of breast.   (6) After healing of the incision in c-section herbal bath helps to reduce the scar and fasten the pain and infection of the same.   (7) Herbal bath calms the nerve down thus relieving overall body ache.   (8) It cleans the skin and makes the skin glow.   (9) It prevents the skin infection.     We are free to choose our herbs according to the issue facing. Here are some common herbs which we can use-   (1)  Basil: Basil is traditionally used herb and almost everyone used to have in their house. It has antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties that helps in a wide range of skin problems. It wakes up our sense and leaves us feeling refresh.   (2) Eucalyptus: It has antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, decongestant, expectorant and insecticidal effect.   (3) Rose petals: Rose petals have healing properties and mild anti inflammatory. Its scent calms and gives relaxation.   (4) Turmeric: It has got anti inflammatory, anti microbial, and anti inflammatory values which can be used in dermatitis, acne conditions post pregnancy.   (5) Bakuchi: (Psoralin corlyfolia ) It has active component like psoralin, isopsoralin which gives antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, immunomodulatory activity. It is widely used in lucoderma and psoriasis like conditions.   (6) Sariva: ( Hemidesmus indicus ) It is antitoxic in nature. It is used for skin disease relieves itching and used for bad odor.   (7) Honey: Honey especially raw is a fabulously versatile, all natural and easily available to use for skin . Post partum there are lots of vaat increased in our body which occurs as dryness of skin. Honey smoothen and moisture the skin. It is antioxidant which is good for scar, wrinkles and aging skin.   (8) Neem: Neem is also traditionally used plant for years its antibacterial property is very useful in itching and infection like conditions.     -The article is attributed by Dr. Rekha Shukla, MD Ayurveda, specialized Ayurvedic doctor with Birla Ayurveda                 

 Clovia For New Moms Clovia, India’s fastest growing lingerie brand has launched its new line of solution-based personal care range. The latest Clovia Botaniqa range encapsulates varied options from oils, body butters, face washes, face masks, shampoos, conditioner, serums. Carefully curated for the needs of new moms, the range offers solutions for the problems faced during and post-pregnancy such as hair-fall; tired/dull skin; stretch marks; dryness; acne as well as stress.   Catering to the multiple needs of women at an affordable price bracket, these products are Ayurvedic formulations with completely safe, natural ingredients.   Suited to all skin types, these products are pH-controlled plant-based remedies, making it safe to be around babies and therefore, apt for new mothers and pregnant women. The entire range has no toxins, paraben or sulphate and is enriched with active ingredients derived from pure essential oils. Goodness of Moringa, Argan, Patouchali, loe Aera, Jasmine oil, Lavender, Jojobal, Olive Saffron, Matcha tea, Himalayan clay, etc heals skin and hair naturally and from within.   Talking about the new range Neha Kant, Founder & Director, Clovia said “We believe in constant innovation and direct connection to our customers. With the launch of this latest range, we aim to extend Clovia’s problem solving expertise to our user’s skin & hair as well. Over the years, we have received a great response from our customers across categories including lingerie, activewear, or nightwear and we are hoping to delight our customers with our new personal care range as well. The entire range is made with natural ingredients and uses Ayurvedic formulations.”   Availability:  www.clovia.com     The Joy Of Bare Skin Japanese Cosmetics Giant, Kao Corporation launches Japan’s No.1 sunscreen brand, Bioré in India. The ideology of Bioré is deeply inspired by its Japanese roots, with the notion of invariably enhancing and advancing, and asserting innovation in their DNA – underscoring the promise of delivering “the joy of bare skin” for its consumers.   Since its inception in 1980, Bioré has developed leadership status within the UV & sun care market globally, with its footprint across more than 60 countries. The lightweight texture of the brand’s UV Range provides a wondrous watery shield that offers everyday high protection from UV rays.   Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence facial and body sunscreen with SPF 50+ and PA++++, with a smooth and refreshing texture, like water for a fresh and light skin feeling, besides being very resistant to water and transpiration.   Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel has the world’s first micro defense formula that provides even coverage for skin, fine lines and uneven surfaces at a micro-level. Its Unique Aqua Micro Capsule releases moisture upon application, leaving skin feeling light. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract and Butylene Glycol for moisturizing.   Availability: https://www.nykaa.com/     Nourish and Detoxify the Hair & Scalp Bare Anatomy, India’s leading beauty brand with personalization at its core, offers a Rejuvenating Pre-Shampoo Mask for complete hair and scalp care. Freshly formulated with clean ingredients, this mask is custom made according to your unique hair needs, type and lifestyle. This fast absorbing, silicone free formulation removes dirt and oil build up from the hair and scalp. A lightweight texture enriched with botanical extracts nourishes hair follicles, helping hair and scalp stay hydrated.   Availability: www.bareanatomy.in     Beautilicious Hamper Pamper your loved one with The Body Shop beautilicious gift hampers. Also, these gift hampers are 100% vegetarian and animal cruelty-free, the joy of giving upsurges manifolds. Step into your lover’s heart this Valentine’s Day with The Body Shop’s lovable and appealing gifting options with indulging sustainable gift packing’s. The Body Shop presents an embracing range of splendid and precious beauty bunches of gift packs, in its splendid range of skincare, body care, hair care, bath and body and fragrances. One stop for the entire beauty obsessive, these gift hampers will surely make your beloved jump with joy.   Availability: https://www.thebodyshop.in/     Celebrate the beauty of health & wellness Give a gift of good health, wellness and strong immunity to your loved ones. VAHDAM India with its premium, high quality teas sourced directly from farms and blended with 100% natural, native Indian spices, herbs and other ingredients, makes for a thoughtful gift that exudes warmth, care and love. These tea gift sets contain the very best that your Valentine will cherish every day. Packed in luxurious, exquisite and regal boxes in vibrant golds, greens, reds and yellows makes it a very unique gift to present to your loved ones. Luxury meets every day utility and a promise of good health and wellness. Availability: www.vahdamteas.in   Nature’s Goodness with Vanity Wagon Vanity Wagon’s beauty hampers (for him & her) filled with nature’s goodness comprised of  Shesha Ayurveda Rose Water (100% Natural, Steam Distilled), Conscious Chemist Vivid C Pro-Collagen Serum, Natural Vibes Ayurvedic Brightening Face Wash with Vitamin C, Qurez Bakuchiol – Revitalizing Facial Oil with Hempseed, Vetiver, and Turmeric, Shankara Aura Essential Oil Deodorant with Lavender and Vetiver, Mamaearth Charcoal Face Wash, Arata Cleansing Shampoo, Spirulina Moisturizing Cream For Men and BareAir Face Pack with Charcoal and Tea Tree. These brilliant packs help to eliminate oiliness, even out skin tone, and minimize the appearance of pores for a youthful and flawless glow.   Availability: www.vanitywagon.in     Healthy Beauty, Denttabs The revolutionary and unconventional dental hygiene brand DENTTABS is delighted to announce its arrival in the Indian market, thereby paving way for the much-needed sustainable brushing practices in India. Founded in Berlin, Germany, DENTTABS toothpaste tablets are the  Sustainable alternative to conventional toothpaste as the brand offers its products in the form of toothpaste tablets composed of 100% natural ingredients, Vegan, free from plastic, artificial stabilizers or any other form of preservatives.   Pragya Kapoor, a phenomenal producer, a loving mother of two and an avid conservationist with colossal zeal for sustainability and eco-friendly practices has been appointed as the face of DENTTABS brand in India. Pragya’s personal values strongly resonate with

Among the organs of the body, the skin is one of the first to bear the brunt of sun, wind, cold, heat, humidity and pollution, leading to problems like sun tan, sunburn, dark patches, blackheads, pimples, acne, rash, dryness of skin-sensitivity. Common skincare mistakes can actually aggravate these problems. A skincare regimen should be devised according to the skin type and according to the seasons. Sometimes our skin needs toners and refreshers to close the pores, remove sweat deposits and refresh the skin. On the other hand, sometimes our skin needs moisturisers and emollients. We follow many skincare routines that not only disturb our skin but can cause many problems in the skin.   Here are few common skincare mistakes we all should avoid:   Avoid using harsh astringent lotions for oily skin. This can disrupt the normal balances. An astringent is useful in summer, especially for oily skin, as it reduces oiliness and prevents clogging of the pores. If it is too harsh, mix the astringent lotion with rose water in equal quantities and keep in an airtight bottle in the fridge.   Not taking your makeup off – Makeup helps to clog the pores only if we do not take it off properly. Every night, make sure to wash off your makeup and ensure you double cleanse so no residue is left off. Make sure to use brushes and sponges that aren’t used on other people. If the skin is oily, dirt and pollutants adhere to the skin. So, avoid touching the face with your hands. The hands actually carry germs and bacteria, conveying them to facial skin and leading to eruptive skin problems. If there is acne, it can get aggravated by touching the face.   Taking long showers – Skincare routine starts with cleansing and if we do this step wrong, then all other things don’t really matter. Taking long showers, especially hot ones end up stripping the skin off its natural oils. This dry skin then becomes prone to fine lines and wrinkles.   Avoid applying nourishing cream for normal to oily skin. Even for normal to dry skin, smothering the skin with cream and leaving it on all night does not help. The pores should be free of cream, so that the skin can “breathe.” Whether summer or winter, avoid leaving cream around the eyes all night. This can lead to puffy eyes. Wipe off the cream around your eyes gently, after 15 minutes, with moist cotton wool.   Skipping out on sunscreen – No matter what your skin type is what season you’re in, never miss out on sunscreen. It is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine. It not only protects your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun but also works as a protective layer against all other environmental factors like pollution.   Most people with oily skin tend to wash their face frequently with soap and water, in the effort to reduce the oily look. This is actually a mistake. The soap may be too alkaline in nature and too much soap-and-water washing can disrupt the normal acid-alkaline (pH) balance of the skin. This leaves the skin prone to pimples and acne.   If you think that oily skin produces enough oils to moisturise the skin, you’re wrong. The sebaceous glands produce natural oils to compensate for the dryness. So, always apply sunscreen and moisturizer even if you have oily skin. Make sure to use a water-based moisturiser instead of a cream-based.   Our skin always needs to breathe. So overdoing it with serums, creams, products and masks will only confuse the skin. Make sure you use minimal ingredients and products that give maximum benefits. Don’t over-exfoliate and give your products some time to work before you switch them. Make sure to apply your products from the lightest of consistency to heaviest.   Inputs Provided By:   Dr. Nivedita Dadu   Renowned Dermatologist, Founder & Chairman of Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Dermatology Clinic, the most trusted skincare clinic in Delhi NCR given to its world class dermatology treatments.   (https://www.drniveditadadu.com/),              

BY DR. AJAY RANA The most beautiful phase in every woman’s life is nine months of her pregnancy period. It is the phase where the woman experiences a lot of joy, happiness and excitement. During the nine months of pregnancy period, women go through lots of chances be it physical or emotional. Pregnancy also brings along some hormonal changes that can lead to many skin problems. pregnancy-related hormone changes also bring about skin issues such as frequent breakouts of acne, itchy skin, and pigmentation that are generally temporary but can cause a lot of trouble. During the pregnancy, some women glow like anything while many looked pale and dull. To cope up with the skin problems during this period, you need to maintain a beauty routine to achieve a great glow on your face.   Here are some tips you can follow during pregnancy for healthy skin:   During pregnancy, it is very common to experience itching, especially on the abdomen area, as the blood supply to the skin increases. So avoid using any chemical products. Instead use natural products such as aloe vera gel, almond oil, and coconut oil to keep your skin soft, supple, healthy and nourished..   During pregnancy, your body needs to stay hydrated all the time for a natural and beautiful glow on your face. This will prevent your skin from drying out. This will also help to flush out all the toxins from your body. Good amount of water will ensure sufficient amniotic fluid in your body which is important for the comfort of your baby.   Many pregnant women develop itchy and persistent stretch marks especially on the belly and breast areas during pregnancy. To reduce these stretch marks, apply topical creams on high-risk areas, such as the stomach, throughout the pregnancy. You can also use natural moisturizer, such as coconut oil, olive oil, or aloe vera gel, early in your pregnancy to get the best results.   If somebody’s skin is oily and acne prone, there are high chances that she will experience worse breakouts during the first trimester of pregnancy. So use a product that contains glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, topical erythromycin after the recommendation of a dermatologist.   Always exfoliate your skin with a scrub two or three times a week. Make sure you wash your face with a good face wash every day. Some homemade face packs will also work for a natural glow on the face.   Due to hormonal changes during the pregnancy, some women experience pigmentation on cheeks, forehead, neck, and even on the armpits. To reduce these pigmentation, apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice on the spots a few times a day. You can also use a honey oat mask for exfoliation followed by a face pack made of turmeric and raw milk to lighten the spots on the skin.   The most important skin-care routine to follow during pregnancy is to moisturize your skin with at least SPF 15, and with broad spectrum protection that works against both UVA and UVB rays. During the pregnancy, elevated hormone levels trigger the multiplication of pigment cells, which causes facial blotchiness,, to avoid this discoloration use sunscreen daily.   Many pregnant women have dry skin, hair fall, cracked lips and heels at some stage during their pregnancy. Milk cream, coconut oil, and wheat germ oil are especially useful for combating dry and cracked skin during this time. Also, apply wheat germ oil which is a rich source of essential vitamins and fatty acids, to your nipples to prevent dryness.   The writer is a world renowned Dermatologist and Aesthetic Physician. He is also the Founder and Director of ILAMED, one of the leading professional institutions in the world that provides excellent training in Cosmetology & Aesthetic Medicine. He can be reached at drajayrana@ilamed.org http://www.drajayrana.in/  

Beauty & The Best Magazine brings exciting beauty & wellness hampers for you ! GOODNESS OF ESSENTIAL OILS; MISTIQ LIVING Mystiq Living is a hair, skin & body care products, which nourish you from inside and exemplifying the beauty within.  Started by husband-wife duo Nitin & Priyanka, Mystiq Living was born with an aim to introduce series of wellness & nourishing products. Originals Series: These are raw and unrefined products, which provide specific nutrition to your hair, skin and body. Cold Pressed Oils: These are oils extracted from plants, fruits, and Seeds using cold pressing method, to ensure highest nutrient retention. Essential Oils: These are highly concentrated plant extracted oils that retain the properties or essence of their source. Butters: Unprocessed & unrefined fat extracts from seeds or kernels of a plant/tree. Special Series: Concern specific beauty regime backed by deep research and exhaustive testing.  Formulations are rooted in Ancient Indian Ayurveda, infused with goodness of essential oils and high potency active ingredients. Therapy Series: Aromatherapy blends of plant extracted essential oils, to heal and rejuvenate mind, body and soul. BEAUTY BATONS Ready Set Jet is wanderlust inspired beauty brand built for busy women and anyone on the go with a social impact to give back geared to empower & inspire women by using beauty as vehicle for global change. A celebrity makeup artist and a serial entrepreneur, Shalini Vadhera launched RSJ in India with a vision to help millions of Indian women. A new set of ‘Beauty Batons’ that gives you skincare and makeup in one product and a routine that takes just a minute to look and feel your best! All the products are formulated with anti-pollution, anti-aging and glowing skincare ingredients and high pigments so your colour lasts longer. HOLISTIC REGIMEN FOR HAIR Bare Anatomy, India’s premium beauty brand with personalization at its core, presents a 3 step, multi- tasking hair care regime personalized for your hair profile. This wholesome regime constitutes of a Rejuvenating Pre-Shampoo Mask, a Deep Cleansing Shampoo and an Intense Repair Conditioner that is freshly formulated once the customer places their order and is customised to suit their unique hair goals, type and lifestyle. EMBRACING THE BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

THE EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES YOUR LOOKS & LIFE   Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, but there are many small tricks and tips that Sonia uses to make every woman the best version of herself. Sonia Makeovers is the one personal experience that will change your life. Sonia believes that beauty comes from inner confidence. She helps every woman believe in her inner beauty and brings a smile to their face when they look into the mirror. Her work speaks for itself. Sonia has the skills to cater to affecting a complete makeover in sync with whatever the occasion. Bridal makeup is her forte and she is the reason why the bride looks radiant on her special day. According to the makeup magician, the latest trend in bridal makeup is being minimalistic. The trick is to use nude colours and tones to create the effect that there is no makeup at all. It is a matter of great skill to achieve this look and Sonia uses the best makeup tools and products for her select clientele. She makes every occasion special. Be it a large or small gathering, Sonia’s makeover will ensure that you stand out amongst the others. She saw a dream of making women look beautiful a few years ago and is making it come true since the last couple of years. At present she is a freelancer and attends to clients at their own venue. Her aspirations are huge and she sees herself as a salon owner in the next few years. It is talent like Sonia’s that face the grind and hone their skills to achieve their dreams. Hard work and talent goes a long way in helping her gain a toehold in the fiercely competitive industry. It is the truth that you cannot hide light under a bushel, and happy clients and glowing recommendations have made her a known name in the makeover sector. For more info email: soniaraheja46@gmail.com Ph: +91-9999884943 www.soniarahejamakeovers.com

BY KANIKA GAUTAM   Bharti Taneja’s ALPS beauty and wellness brand has been the market leader in the beauty segment for the last three decades. The legendary brand’s products have been close to our heart since the early years of Bharti Taneja’s ALPS, however, with the new challenges posed by the Corona Pandemic the brand has introduced few novel innovations in healthcare niche including Dr. Bharti Taneja’s Intense alcohol hand rub, super sanitizing hand rub, disinfecting personal cleaner, kid herbal sanitizing cleaner, herbal Veg & fruit wash, disinfectant for fog machine, gadget cleaner, currency disinfectant that meet the need of the hour.   Cosmetologist Dr. Bharti Taneja’s first love and passion has always been beauty. She launched her beauty business in the 80s, and since then she has been passionate about making the world beautiful.   Bharti Taneja’s Alps beauty clinic is an amalgamation of skin science, technology and beauty. It offers both dermatological advanced treatments and all-natural skin therapies. From skin, hair, nail treatments to anti-aging procedures – one can find everything under one roof at the Alps Beauty Clinic. Today, there are over 50 Bharti Taneja’s ALPS Clinics across India.   Dr. Taneja also played a huge role in bringing skilled talent to the beauty industry, by launching her institute ‘ Bharti Taneja’s ALPS Academy,’ where she started offering advanced, science-based beauty knowledge to students.   Further talking about ‘Made in India’ initiative by Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi, she adds, “We have always believed in vocal for local. We source indigenous ingredients since the beginning and now working towards to establish our beauty brand as a leader in the global market. The prices are competitive and at a fraction of the foreign brands with similar quality.”   Bharti Taneja’s beauty essentials, hair essentials and makeup essentials have been in the news for creating the best beauty solutions that mesmerize the Indian clientele. The long lasting and good quality color cosmetics are well suited for Indian skin. The anti-wrinkle product that Bharti Taneja’s ALPS has in its repertoire has helped many women gain youthful skin and glowing complexions even at mature ages. The anti-acne formulations clear the skin in no time and one can rest assured of getting clear and youthful skin. All one has to do is open a jar of Dr. Taneja’s skin, beauty and hair care products to enjoy the smooth and flawless skin and glossy hair of your dreams.   Bharti Taneja’s ALPS also has a deep research and development team that not only develops new trends and revolutionises the beauty industry but also understands the international market. Color cosmetics, skin and hair are the main attributes that make a woman stunning and Bharti Taneja’s ALPS is the go-to brand for all issues that one may face in nurturing the beauty. The brand has a reputation to uphold as one of the premier brands of India, and continues to innovate while being a strong flag bearer of the vocal for local campaign. BNB

We are realizing the importance of natural and chemical-free skincare products, more and more with every passing day. Not only do the chemicals from various products damage the skin in long-run, but they also bring various health issues with them. The use of Aromatherapy in skincare dates back to about 6,000 years. Many of our ancestors have used aromatherapy to make cosmetics and perfumes and in therapeutic and spiritual healing.   A prominent Indian company, leading the revolution of using aromatherapy in skincare, is Chase Aromatherapy Cosmetics. Its founder, Dr. Naresh Arora, the renowned Aromatherapist and Naturopath, has led it to become a popular beauty brand and is the secret behind its growing success.   Here are the excerpts from an interview with Dr. Naresh Arora…   How aromatherapy cosmetics going to rule the world in the years to come in the post Covid era? Nature itself is a healer and you don’t require anything except air, mud, water and diet, of course, to heal any disease. Beauty industry has always been into semi-nursing, alternate remedies, and care. However, this industry lacks proper knowledge and understanding of the products derived from natural resources and their proper usage. Amalgamation of two different sides of care and cure in beauty industry can always bring better results throughout the world. One can create better results by using natural ingredients for eradicating diseases from the roots and thus, bringing out actual beauty that one can possess.   How can we promote aromatherapy products? Education is the best way to promote aromatherapy products across the world. Being a person who has been in the counseling to the beauty professionals, especially in the field of aromatherapy and body aesthetics, it is important to educate people to make use of plant resources (Aroma Essential Oils) for enhancing the beauty. Transforming someone who has always been using international beauty products to use the natural oils (producing slow, but lasting results), it will be a slow, long and gradual process.   What prompted you to launch your own line of aromatherapy products? When I started my professional teachings in the beauty industry, I always faced problems since good quality beauty products based on natural aroma oils were not available. All the beauty products were being manufactured with either synthetic perfumes or essences.  To create the niche about the natural aromatherapy based product line, I had to start my own manufacturing unit in New Delhi, which has since grown to cater the ever increasing demand for natural and organic product line.   What sets your range of products apart from other beauty products? Natural plant sources, including aroma essential oils and vitamins, instead of hard chemical-based skin peeling raw materials, make up the natural active ingredient of Chase Brand Cosmetic Range and even the base chemical ingredients are of highest quality so that an effective, ameliorating, and non-allergenic range of products could be offered in the market. BNB

“It is mandatory to follow the guidelines issued by B&WSCC” –Arpita Das   During this distressful time in account of Covid-19 all our demands were met locally. It is time we recognize the importance of local manufacturing, local markets and local supply chains. Our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized in his speech about the huge market India has and how we can help support and grow together. He made a new slogan “Vocal for local” which means to buy local products and to speak about it and promote it.   The current leading brands of the world were once local and they received all the love and support by their people which made them a global brand.   So if we do the same for our people, I believe we have the potential to take our local products global. When it comes to Beauty and wellness Industry, India has come a long way. There are many Local brands that have amazing products and these products works wonder on your skin and are also much affordable.   People now-a-days take good care of their skin and with knowledge just one click away people are getting aware of the healthy choices available.   Arpita Das is a highly qualified beauty professional with a passion for training and education. She possesses rich international experience of working with many reputed salons and spas in the USA and India, while advancing her expertise in skincare. Being the director of premier beauty & wellness consulting company in India, named “Beauness By Arpita”, her aim is to guide the professionals to run the show with the correct intent and the right skills.   Further talking about the impact of Covid-19 in beauty & wellness sector she clearly mentions to follow the guidelines issued by the B&WSCC. Here’s the excerpt from an interview-     What is the mandatory new normal for beauty & wellness industry? The mandatory new normal for beauty & wellness industry is to strictly follow the guidelines given by the B&WSSC (Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council) on health, safety and hygiene. This includes every little detail from wearing a mask to getting the services done in a PPE (personal protective equipment) suit.   Awareness about social distancing and maintaining hygiene among the salon staff should be the priority. It is best to keep at least 1m distance between arrangements and among salon staff. Appointments and consultations should be given virtual. Appointments should be given at certain time intervals to avoid excess crowd at once. When it comes to hygiene standard procedures are being followed from a bottle of hand sanitizer kept at the entrance to regular cleansing of salon floors and use of disinfectants etc.     Being an educator in aesthetics, how safe is to get any professional facial treatment at salon? It is as safe as getting any services before the Covid-19 pandemic, given the condition that the salon professional are following all the guidelines given by the government. Speaking specifically about facial treatment it may come to a lot of people’s mind that the therapist will be in very close contact with your face and it’s a risk of getting infected, so let’s avoid it and let’s not opt for it but mark my words that it is very important that you get your facial done on regular basis and let me assure you that there are many ways a therapist can do a safe facial treatment by maintaining a reasonable distance, following all precautionary measures, sanitizing each and every little products  that will be used upon and will be around the client and lastly but not the least one can always opt for no touch facials in which the therapist does the facial with the help of a machine and touches the client to the minimum and also wears vinyl  gloves.   I have done so many facial till now on my clients and they feel very safe and with great results on their skin. There are multiple salon essentials disposable kits available in the market. So as long as safety is priority there is no reason not to get professional treatments at salon.     Is education and academy sector in beauty is going towards digital. How online course will be integrated? The Covid-19 pandemic has affected academic institutions across the world and we are no exception. This outbreak has led many institutions to adopt several of the following available digital technologies. The live sessions, online meets, recorded video lectures for the students to view all contribute to digital learning. So a lot can be done when it comes to digital learning. Notes and content related to the courses can be provided through email, WhatsApp, etc.   The only problem I feel is with practical experience as one on one learning environment makes a huge difference when it comes to practical learning and also not every student has the sources to do and actually perform practical at their place. BNB

Cosmetic Engineer and Founder & Director at Cosmic Nutracos Solutions Pvt. Ltd., The Parent Company of Skinella Skinella is a skincare brand from the parent company of Cosmic Nutracos Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Cosmic Nutracos was founded in the year 2007 as an entrepreneurial venture in the wellness and beauty space aiming to provide innovative solutions in the areas related to – Research and Development, Innovative Technology, Formulation Development, Packaging solutions and Global Sourcing. Apart from Skinella, Cosmic Nutracos is also the parent company of health and wellness brand Gaia.   Skinella offers skincare products made with the power of super foods and contain no harsh chemicals.  Its products are certified by PETA for cruelty-free and vegan and is targeted at young audience between the ages of 15 to 25. The brainchild of cosmetic engineer and entrepreneur Mrs. Dolly Kumar, Skinella was launched after 3 years of extensive research & development, market surveys and conceptualization. She realised that the market was flooded with an endless number of skin care products and brands, but none of which were catered to the skin care needs of the young TG. Skinella, thus, came to address the gap by providing skin care products for this unaddressed TG, which is free of harsh chemicals and toxins. The brand offers a unique formulation of super foods such as dragon fruit, seaweed, kiwi, pink guava, cranberry, etc. It product portfolio consists of body washes, face masks, body butters, body scrubs, sunscreen and lip balms. Skinella’s products undergo stability and compatibility tests for six months before they reach the end consumer. Manufactured at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and in-house research and development, Skinella, as a part of Cosmic Nutracos, has established a distinct position in skincare space in the country. Skinella has launched an exclusive property – Skinderella which is clutter-breaking pageant. Skinderella is a beauty pageant like never before. It’s a pageant that celebrates the real beauty in every girl.   A contest that bashes and breaks all myths and pressures that young girls take upon themselves to acceptable look. In the third year running, Skinderella is all set in its quest to find the most #SuperNaturally girl of 2020. Skinderella is running in its third season and has garnered 15,000 registrations in the past two seasons. Today, Skinella is a Pan India brand and is also present at e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and NyKaa. The brand has also established an international presence in countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, Nepal, Bhutan, Dubai, Uganda, etc. Skinella has recently launched new products like African Melon and Tea Tree Facial Foam, Carambola and Shea Butter Hand Cream, Pomegranate and Tomato Cleanser Toner and handmade soaps with essential oils in 3 variants – Orange Zest, Mixed Fruit and Apricot Seed Scrub. BNB