Skincare

Summer Skin Care Gunjan Jain from Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals answers all your skin care queries

We all have a skin care routine based on recommendations from our friends or from home remdies passed down by our families. While following a tried-and-tested skincare plan is a must, there are multiple factors that affect your skin health and each concern must be addressed through a customised plan of action. So, how do you choose the right way to effectively achieve all your skin goals?

Gunjan Jain — National Education Manager, Cheryl’s

Cosmeceuticals is here to help you with her expert recommendations for summer skincare.

How does one identify their skin type?

It is always advisable to visit a skin care professional to understand your skin type. An expert diagnosis will reveal whether your skin is oily, sensitive, dry, acne-prone or a combination of two or more types. Basis this, use products that are specially formulated. Additionally, observe your skin on a day to day basis to understand how it reacts to skin care products.

How harmful can sun exposure be to skin?

The ultraviolet radiation emitted from the sun can be divided into three kinds of rays – UVA, UVB and UVC. Out of these, UVC rays are the shortest rays and don’t reach the earth due to ozone absorption. It is the UVA and UVB rays that are the most damaging to skin. UVA rays account for 95% of the UV radiation that reaches the earth. They affect the top layer of the skin and can cause premature ageing; leading to visible effects such as wrinkles. UVB rays on the other hand can cause tanning, sunburn and damage to the DNA cells in as little as 15 minutes!

What do SPF and broad spectrum on a sunblock mean? What should one look for in a sunblock before buying it?

SPF - Sun Protection Factor is a scientific measure in your sunblock that denotes the reduction in risk of skin damage from sun radiation when used. Broad Spectrum protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. While planning to purchase a sunblock, one must ensure that a physical blocker such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide is present, in addition to the SPF rating. Presenting DermashaDe sunblock in sPF 50 anD sPF 30 A broad spectrum sunblock that protects you by physically blocking the UV rays, it prevents skin darkening, tanning and ageing concerns. Enriched with the goodness of Pomegranate Extract & Vitamin C, its lightweight non-greasy formula ensures the aversion of sunlight induced damage and irritations to the skin. By using the DermaShade Sunblock, you can shield your skin and its health. It reduces melanin synthesis and prevents sun damage, thus providing advanced sun protection.

Pro Tip: Ensure you use a cleanser to unclog your pores to get rid of sweat and pollution. Post that, use a moisturiser to hydrate your skin to replenish lost moisture from sweating. Finish with a sunblock for that much needed sun protection.

this summer, use expert recommended sun protection with cheryl’s Dermashade sPF 50 and sPF 30!

available at your nearest salon!

Gunjan adds, “Cheryl’s Cosmeceuticals, India’s pioneering professional skincare brand provides targeted solutions that are designed for Indian skin. Each product is developed and formulated using scientifically-proven actives and bio-technological ingredients and their holistic solutions cater to all types of skin. Cheryl’s DermaShade Sunblock protects from photoageing from UVA rays and tanning from UVB rays. It is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and is available in SPF 30 and SPF 50; for oily skin in a spray format and in a cream formulation for dry skin.”