Gua sha, a traditional Chinese healing method, involves gently massaging the skin with a smooth-edged tool to enhance blood flow. Practitioners typically apply this technique to the back, buttocks, arms, and legs, with a gentler version used on the face and neck.&nbsp;The process begins by applying oil or serum to the target area, allowing the tool to glide smoothly as it is moved in upward or downward strokes. According to traditional beliefs, this practice disrupts stagnant energy (chi), which some claim may cause inflammation.&nbsp;

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While generally considered safe and not intended to cause pain, gua sha may temporarily alter skin appearance. The scraping action can cause tiny blood vessels near the skin's surface to burst.&nbsp;

Facial gua sha has gained popularity in skincare, with proponents claiming it can improve skin clarity, reduce wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Many skincare brands now offer facial gua sha tools alongside their products.&nbsp;

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6095e47d-53b0-423f-a6d8-7f263d8d4f53}{214}" paraid="1745896924" >What do experts think?&nbsp;</h3>

Katie Brindle, a Five Elements Chinese medical practitioner, describes facial gua sha as a gentle technique that boosts facial circulation and lymphatic flow. Quality tools are typically made from jade or rose quartz, shaped to complement facial contours. Brindle suggests gua sha may be beneficial for those experiencing facial tension, particularly around the jaw or between the eyebrows.&nbsp;

However, Dr. Nyla Raja, an aesthetic doctor, is slightly unsure&nbsp;about gua sha's ability to reduce wrinkles or lift the face. She doubts the tool can penetrate deeply enough to affect the skin's elastin production.

“Using a jade gua sha tool at home essentially gives your face a mini workout ― you are stimulating blood circulation, which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, which can improve skin health,” Raja said according to HuffPost. 
 
She added, “However, it is unlikely that the effects of gua sha are able to reach this layer, and so does probably not stimulate or strengthen elastin production.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Gua sha is such a holistic treatment, there is no wrong way to do it,” Brindle said. She recommends using a stone for one minute daily, which is enough to start seeing benefits. But it’s also important to follow your intuition on how much or how little feels good.&nbsp;

Gua sha, a traditional Chinese healing method, involves gently massaging the skin with a smooth-edged tool to enhance blood flow. Practitioners typically apply this technique to the back, buttocks, arms, and legs, with a gentler version used on the face and neck.

Gua sha, a traditional Chinese healing method, involves gently massaging the skin with a smooth-edged tool to enhance blood flow. Practitioners typically apply this technique to the back, buttocks, arms, and legs, with a gentler version used on the face and neck. The process begins by applying oil or serum to the target area, allowing the tool to glide smoothly as it is moved in upward or downward strokes. According to traditional beliefs, this practice disrupts stagnant energy (chi), which some claim may cause inflammation. It may not always be good While generally considered safe and not intended to cause pain, gua sha may temporarily alter skin appearance. The scraping action can cause tiny blood vessels near the skin's surface to burst. Facial gua sha has gained popularity in skincare, with proponents claiming it can improve skin clarity, reduce wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Many skincare brands now offer facial gua sha tools alongside their products. What do experts think? Katie Brindle, a Five Elements Chinese medical practitioner, describes facial gua sha as a gentle technique that boosts facial circulation and lymphatic flow. Quality tools are typically made from jade or rose quartz, shaped to complement facial contours. Brindle suggests gua sha may be beneficial for those experiencing facial tension, particularly around the jaw or between the eyebrows. However, Dr. Nyla Raja, an aesthetic doctor, is slightly unsure about gua sha's ability to reduce wrinkles or lift the face. She doubts the tool can penetrate deeply enough to affect the skin's elastin production. “Using a jade gua sha tool at home essentially gives your face a mini workout ― you are stimulating blood circulation, which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, which can improve skin health,” Raja said according to HuffPost. She added, “However, it is unlikely that the effects of gua sha are able to reach this layer, and so does probably not stimulate or strengthen elastin production.” Also read: Diljit Dosanjh becomes first Indian artist to feature on Billboard Canada “Gua sha is such a holistic treatment, there is no wrong way to do it,” Brindle said. She recommends using a stone for one minute daily, which is enough to start seeing benefits. But it’s also important to follow your intuition on how much or how little feels good.

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While it's extremely important to look after your skin, be on the alert for these substances, as they can affect not only your skin but your entire body. Look for these specific materials withinside the commodities and keep away from them. These harmful substances include:

FRAGRANCE:

Both natural and synthetic perfumes have the potential to irritate your skin. Fragrances are one of the major causes of contact dermatitis, a skin condition in which your skin becomes red and inflamed after coming into contact with an irritant.

Artificial scents are made up of a combination of chemicals that can irritate your skin, such as solvents and preservatives. Because of the volatility of the chemicals used to produce them, they have even been known to induce skin disorders including eczema and psoriasis.

 
PARABENS:

Preservatives like parabens are used in skin care products to make them stay longer. The use of parabens in cosmetics is completely safe and poses no severe health risks. It can, however, easily pass through your skin and into your body. They can cause problems because they stay in your body's tissues and fluids. By functioning similarly to estrogen, a hormone that is vital for women's reproductive health, parabens may also disrupt hormone production.

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FORMALDEHYDE

In skincare, formaldehyde is frequently used as a preservative. It's a colourless gas that is used to keep bacteria from expanding and growing. Nail polishes, hair straightening treatments, hair gels, nail hardeners, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, and makeup all contain formaldehyde. It's linked to developmental toxins, hair loss, scalp burns, asthma, and neurotoxicity, among other things. Formaldehyde can cause dizziness and unconsciousness when inhaled.

PHTHALATES

Diethyl phthalate is the most frequent form of phthalate found in skincare products (DEP). DEP helps the penetration and absorption of skin-care products like our moisturizers and creams. DEP is used to help the scent linger for long hours in various products.&nbsp;According to the FDA, even at the highest levels, phthalates found in skincare products pose no substantial health hazards. Phthalates, on the other hand, are known endocrine disruptors. This means they may interfere with our hormones' regular functions in our bodies.

PETROLATUM

Petrolatum is a softening agent that is ideal for dry skin. Petrolatum is found in lip balms and moisturizers. It provides a barrier that keeps water from escaping while also preventing moisture from the air from being absorbed. Your skin will ultimately dry out, which is why you'll be inclined to reapply your lip balm.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Look out for these ingredients the next time you go out shopping. A habit of reading ingredients before buying any product is definitely going to save you a doctor’s visit!

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

While it's extremely important to look after your skin, be on the alert for these substances, as they can affect not only your skin but your entire body. Look for these specific materials withinside the commodities and keep away from them.

While it's extremely important to look after your skin, be on the alert for these substances, as they can affect not only your skin but your entire body. Look for these specific materials withinside the commodities and keep away from them. These harmful substances include: FRAGRANCE: Both natural and synthetic perfumes have the potential to irritate your skin. Fragrances are one of the major causes of contact dermatitis, a skin condition in which your skin becomes red and inflamed after coming into contact with an irritant. Artificial scents are made up of a combination of chemicals that can irritate your skin, such as solvents and preservatives. Because of the volatility of the chemicals used to produce them, they have even been known to induce skin disorders including eczema and psoriasis. PARABENS: Preservatives like parabens are used in skin care products to make them stay longer. The use of parabens in cosmetics is completely safe and poses no severe health risks. It can, however, easily pass through your skin and into your body. They can cause problems because they stay in your body's tissues and fluids. By functioning similarly to estrogen, a hormone that is vital for women's reproductive health, parabens may also disrupt hormone production. FORMALDEHYDE In skincare, formaldehyde is frequently used as a preservative. It's a colourless gas that is used to keep bacteria from expanding and growing. Nail polishes, hair straightening treatments, hair gels, nail hardeners, shampoos, deodorants, lotions, and makeup all contain formaldehyde. It's linked to developmental toxins, hair loss, scalp burns, asthma, and neurotoxicity, among other things. Formaldehyde can cause dizziness and unconsciousness when inhaled. PHTHALATES Diethyl phthalate is the most frequent form of phthalate found in skincare products (DEP). DEP helps the penetration and absorption of skin-care products like our moisturizers and creams. DEP is used to help the scent linger for long hours in various products. According to the FDA, even at the highest levels, phthalates found in skincare products pose no substantial health hazards. Phthalates, on the other hand, are known endocrine disruptors. This means they may interfere with our hormones' regular functions in our bodies. PETROLATUM Petrolatum is a softening agent that is ideal for dry skin. Petrolatum is found in lip balms and moisturizers. It provides a barrier that keeps water from escaping while also preventing moisture from the air from being absorbed. Your skin will ultimately dry out, which is why you'll be inclined to reapply your lip balm. Look out for these ingredients the next time you go out shopping. A habit of reading ingredients before buying any product is definitely going to save you a doctor’s visit! (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Your skin care products will be the death of you!

Jennifer Lopez has revealed the secret behind her flawless skin. The singer-actor now has a&nbsp;new skincare line called JLo Beauty and demonstrated the entire line in form of a routine-to-follow.

In the post-New Year's video, Lopez is&nbsp;seen wearing her stage makeup from a recent performance, which she notes is “a lot of makeup.” The pop star starts her 3-step nighttime skincare routine by going in with her new&nbsp;cleanser. She only puts a quarter-size of the product on her face before scrubbing off her makeup by hand. “Wash away 2020,” she joked.&nbsp;

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In the remainder of her 8-minute video, Lopez demonstrates the rest of her routine by moving on to her serum, which she says gives her “more glow than when I had the makeup on.”&nbsp;

Lopez then closed out her video by using her 'wonder-cream'.

In an interview with Glamour magazine, Lopez revealed that she has never tried Botox. “I’m not that person. I don’t have anything against people doing that; it’s just not my thing,” she said during a Zoom call with beauty editors. “I’m more about a natural approach to skincare. I think it starts first, honestly, with who you are on the inside and that shows on your face on the outside. That’s number one.”

Lopez is stressing how much care and effort she's put into her line. “We’ve spent hundreds of rounds of testing products and formulations...all to make sure we created the perfect products for YOU to get THAT GLOW," she wrote alongside the Instagram video of her makeup removal process. “I am so proud of what we came up with and I know you’re going to love it. We’re JUST GETTING STARTED!!!!" 
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Jennifer Lopez has revealed the secret behind her flawless skin. The singer-actor now has a new skincare line called JLo Beauty and demonstrated the entire line in form of a routine-to-follow.

Jennifer Lopez has revealed the secret behind her flawless skin. The singer-actor now has a new skincare line called JLo Beauty and demonstrated the entire line in form of a routine-to-follow. In the post-New Year's video, Lopez is seen wearing her stage makeup from a recent performance, which she notes is “a lot of makeup.” The pop star starts her 3-step nighttime skincare routine by going in with her new cleanser. She only puts a quarter-size of the product on her face before scrubbing off her makeup by hand. “Wash away 2020,” she joked. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) × In the remainder of her 8-minute video, Lopez demonstrates the rest of her routine by moving on to her serum, which she says gives her “more glow than when I had the makeup on.” Lopez then closed out her video by using her 'wonder-cream'. In an interview with Glamour magazine, Lopez revealed that she has never tried Botox. “I’m not that person. I don’t have anything against people doing that; it’s just not my thing,” she said during a Zoom call with beauty editors. “I’m more about a natural approach to skincare. I think it starts first, honestly, with who you are on the inside and that shows on your face on the outside. That’s number one.” Lopez is stressing how much care and effort she's put into her line. “We’ve spent hundreds of rounds of testing products and formulations...all to make sure we created the perfect products for YOU to get THAT GLOW," she wrote alongside the Instagram video of her makeup removal process. “I am so proud of what we came up with and I know you’re going to love it. We’re JUST GETTING STARTED!!!!"

Jennifer Lopez reveals the secret behind her flawless skin

It's the season of cold and cold waves. Winter is harsh on our skin — harsh winds, indoor heating, cold rain — and there's nothing worse than being constantly dry, flaky and uncomfortable.

It's the season of cold and cold waves. Winter is harsh on our skin — harsh winds, indoor heating, cold rain — and there's nothing worse than being constantly dry, flaky and uncomfortable. So here's an easy guide to getting your best, most hydrated, and healthy shin, to endure the winters and still be its glowing self. Cleanse your skin Clean your skin with a cream or oil-based cleanser as foaming or soap-based formulas can be too harsh on Winter skin. Exfoliate the layer Sloughing off your dead skin cells helps to increase circulation and encourage cell turnover. Serum is a must A hydrating serum will deeply moisturise your skin, the small molecules allow for more penetration and therefore hydrate more than just the top layer of your skin. Sunscreen should never be forgotten Even in winter, you must wear some SPF. Clouds and rain don't stop UV rays coming through and damaging your skin. Night-time nourishment Stepping up your moisturiser in Winter can give you extra nourishment. Use an even thicker, richer formula at night when your skin is in rejuvenation mode. Protect that skin Using a barrier cream for any extra sensitive bits (think dry nose), will stop the Winter cold and wind from doing more damage. Lip-care is required Keeping a lipbalm in your pocket, car and handbag for constant applications will keep chapped, dry lips at bay. Lock in water As soon as you jump out of your shower or bath, towel dry and apply your moisturiser quick-smart. This will help the moisture stay on and in your skin. Turn down the temperature A hot shower or bath seems like one of Winter's most sought after luxuries, but don't make it too scalding, hot water actually dries out your skin more. Care for feet and hands Don't forget your extremities! Slather on a rich moisturiser and then slip on some socks and gloves before hitting the hay for a deeply nourishing treat.

Tips to keep your skin healthy during harsh winter season

One of India&#39;s largest drugmakers, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, is banking on the launch of newer and more complex products to offset rising competition in its lucrative US dermatology business, its US chief said. 
 
The world&#39;s fifth-largest maker of generic drugs was the first among its Indian peers to enter the roughly $5-billion US dermatology space by acquiring a controlling stake in Israel&#39;s Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd in 2010. 
 
That marked a major effort by Sun to scale up its niche and specialty drugs pipeline, as the market for plain-vanilla generics - most large Indian drugmakers&#39; bread and butter until then - started to get increasingly crowded with smaller players. 
 
But as competition has heated up in the last few years, many companies have also sought niche markets, and dermatology has attracted quite a few. India&#39;s Lupin bought US firm Gavis to expand in dermatology, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is scaling up its pipeline too. 
 
Mid-sized drugmakers such as Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Alembic Pharmaceuticals are working on skin treatments, and many small US firms are increasingly challenging Sun&#39;s share in the market, analysts say. 
 
Kal Sundaram, who heads Sun&#39;s operations in the United States, its largest market, said the company would lose some share in dermatology in the short-term, but was confident of its pipeline of new products driving growth. 
 
&quot;While the competitive intensity will increase, it is not going to be like atorvastatin (Lipitor), where you have 10 or 15 manufacturers,&quot; Sundaram told Reuters. &quot;(In dermatology), maybe from three (manufacturers) it would go to about five.&quot; 
 
Sun has high hopes for tildrakizumab, an experimental psoriasis drug that recently completed late-stage trials, full results of which are due out soon. 
 
Most dermatology drugs require clinical studies for approval, which Kal said cost between $7 million and $10 million, on average, &quot;and there is no guarantee if they will be successful&quot;, thus limiting competition. 
 
Nimish Mehta, founder and director of ResearchDelta Advisors, said he expected Taro&#39;s sales to rise 18 per cent this fiscal year based on approvals for new dermatology products. 
 
Price hikes have largely helped Sun grow its dermatology business over the years, but they are harder to make, after a recent wave of consolidation between US drug distributors. 
 
Sundaram said the company expects pressure on prices in the short term, but it is betting on expanding volumes. 
 
(Reuters)

Sun has high hopes for tildrakizumab, an experimental psoriasis drug, that completed its late-stage trials recently

One of India's largest drugmakers, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, is banking on the launch of newer and more complex products to offset rising competition in its lucrative US dermatology business, its US chief said. The world's fifth-largest maker of generic drugs was the first among its Indian peers to enter the roughly $5-billion US dermatology space by acquiring a controlling stake in Israel's Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd in 2010. That marked a major effort by Sun to scale up its niche and specialty drugs pipeline, as the market for plain-vanilla generics - most large Indian drugmakers' bread and butter until then - started to get increasingly crowded with smaller players. But as competition has heated up in the last few years, many companies have also sought niche markets, and dermatology has attracted quite a few. India's Lupin bought US firm Gavis to expand in dermatology, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is scaling up its pipeline too. Mid-sized drugmakers such as Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Alembic Pharmaceuticals are working on skin treatments, and many small US firms are increasingly challenging Sun's share in the market, analysts say. Kal Sundaram, who heads Sun's operations in the United States, its largest market, said the company would lose some share in dermatology in the short-term, but was confident of its pipeline of new products driving growth. "While the competitive intensity will increase, it is not going to be like atorvastatin (Lipitor), where you have 10 or 15 manufacturers," Sundaram told Reuters. "(In dermatology), maybe from three (manufacturers) it would go to about five." Sun has high hopes for tildrakizumab, an experimental psoriasis drug that recently completed late-stage trials, full results of which are due out soon. Most dermatology drugs require clinical studies for approval, which Kal said cost between $7 million and $10 million, on average, "and there is no guarantee if they will be successful", thus limiting competition. Nimish Mehta, founder and director of ResearchDelta Advisors, said he expected Taro's sales to rise 18 per cent this fiscal year based on approvals for new dermatology products. Price hikes have largely helped Sun grow its dermatology business over the years, but they are harder to make, after a recent wave of consolidation between US drug distributors. Sundaram said the company expects pressure on prices in the short term, but it is betting on expanding volumes. (Reuters)

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