Galderma launches BI-LUMA

Galderma launches BI-LUMA, a safe and effective skincare solution, in India

• Blended with natural ingredients, BI-LUMA is scientifically formulated to restore the skin’s even tone and glow
• BI-LUMA is a rich creamy, non-greasy and steroid-free formulation that spreads easily on the skin

New Delhi: Galderma, one of the world’s leading companies focused on dermatology and skin health, has launched in India its new clinically-tested skin lightening cream BI-LUMA, a unique, non-greasy and steroid free formulation specially engineered for restoring even skin tone and glow.

The cream introduced by Galderma, whose path-breaking products are the preferred choice world over, is very effective for providing relief from stubborn dark patches and unevenness that surface due to various hyperpigmentary disorders.

The company has roped in dazzling Bollywood star and model Hazel Keech as its brand ambassador. The product contains natural skin lightening ingredients, along with UVB filter and anti-oxidants which act synergistically to block melanin hypersynthesis pathways and distribution, at various stages.

As per latest reports from IMS, India’s hyperpigmentation market is valued to be Rs. 391 crores and is growing at 19% per year. With its flagship brand Cetaphil, Galderma is present in the Indian market with its prescription-based products. Its aesthetic range of Restylane products, especially skin boosters, have been drawing encouraging response in the country.

“In India, people generally suffer from various hyperpigmentary disorders such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that result in an uneven skin tone. We are present in the Indian market for the last 15 years and have been introducing products which are unique and reliable. Like all our dermatology solutions, we are confident that our latest product will emerge as an effective dermatological solution for patients suffering from hyperpigmentary disorders and restore their skin with an even tone and glow,” says Mr G Sathya Narayanan, Managing Director, Galderma India.

BI-LUMA offers a unique, three-way solution – it corrects melanin hyper-synthesis and distribution; boosts anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory defense; and protects the skin from UVB radiation.

BI-LUMA is available at chemist and drug stores across India. The usage of BI-LUMA cream is simple and is advised to be applied twice daily. The product spreads easily on the skin and shows visible results within four weeks.

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Get a slender, beautiful Neck with Botox

The anti-ageing marvel Botox can also be used to beautify the neck

Dr. Janak Thakkar, Orna Skin- Advanced Laser & Hair Care Centre, Rajkot

Beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder, but it has many dimensions. For some, eyes reflect the beauty of a person, for others a glowing skin is what constitutes beauty. For still others, a beautiful neck is as much a reflection of beauty as is the face.

Neck is also the area of the body that can become the biggest give away of your age, for the thin skin of the neck sags early and more visibly.

While we all know the effective use of wonder drug Botox in erasing the wrinkles of the face, do you know it can also be used to beautify the neck in a procedure interestingly named Nefertiti Neck.



The legendary 14th century BC queen of Egypt Nefertiti was as much renowned for her beauty as she was for her policies and active involvement in the affairs of her kingdom. One look at the portrait of Nefertiti and you will know why the neck beautifying procedure is named after her. A slender, long and beautiful neck augmented Nefertiti’s beauty manifolds.

With modern technology and research giving us miraculous powers, many women of the day are getting their necks crafted like Nefertiti with a simple and brief non-invasive procedure using Botox.

A major feature of ageing is the sagging skin under the chin and on the neck. Even if you have kept your face looking gleaming and beautiful, your neck will certainly give away your age. Nefertiti neck is a procedure that addresses the contours of the area of the neck and the chin. It's not as common as Botox for frown lines and crow’s feet but it is fast gaining popularity among women and some men. The reason is that not many people are aware of it. Cosmetologists, however, say that such is the effect of the procedure that if people who get it done once often come back to repeat it”.

Using Botox, the sagging of the skin can be reduced by reducing the downward pull of the muscles. The neck lift will allow you wear off shoulder dresses too. The procedure helps contour the jawline by redefining the chin, the jaw and the neck into more beautifully crafted, wrinkle free features. A younger looking and beautifully contoured neck and chin is what you get through the procedure.

So, if you long for a beautiful neck that allows you to wear off-shoulder dresses too, a few minutes at a cosmetologist can do wonders for you. But make sure to go to a trained expert.Sometimes, Botox can be used in conjugation with fillers like Juvederm to also give greater depth to the chin or broadness to the jaw.

Jawline correction with Botox is a procedure especially popular among men in whom a wide jawline is considered a desired beauty trait.

The best part is that it is a non surgical non invasive procedure which uses just Injectables. It takes just a few minutes and little downtime

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A ‘hand-full’ of beauty: At this year’s Dandiya nights, make your hennaed hands the most striking

Dr Ranjan Upadhyaya, Dermatologist, Desmoderm skin clinic, Delhi
It is a centuries-old tradition of decking up your hands with patterns of deftly crafted artistic designs but it never fails to excite.

The sight of a henna cone is always attractive for a woman and festivals are just the right excuse to display your beautifully patterned hands.

While you do everything to make sure your henna color turns out to be the darkest -- applying clove oil and lemon –what about the hands themselves?

Why not make your hands the most beautiful part of your body before colored patterns leave them all the more striking.

Mostly for women, their face their only skincare focus with all their beauty regimen revolving around it.

No wonder, hands often become the most prominent giveaways when it comes to betraying your age or displaying the damage caused on skin due to daily wear and tear.

The hands are parts of the body that we expose to a lot of wear and tear, by frequent use of soap & detergents and exposing to sun light.

These stresses contribute to skin dryness when the natural fat in the skin barrier is diminished. And while we take care of the needs of our face, we only seldom extend our regimen to the hands.

This year, as you gear up to celebrate Navratri, get all decked up in a lehnga- chunni with henna on your palms, and dance to the tunes of Garba and Dandiya, make sure your hands look beautiful like never before. A session with Restylane Vital skinboosters can give perfect beauty radiance to your hands.

“Women often come to us expressing displeasure at the way their hands look. Even when their faces are radiant as ever, their hands would look dull, pale and wrinkled with veins protruding out. While a regular regime of manicure would be needed every two months and would consume time, a brief session with Restylane Vital skinboosters would give wonderful results, replenishing the lost beauty of the hands from within. What more, the impact of the procedure lasts for almost a year.

Using microinjections, stabilized hyaluronic acid is implanted into the outer layers of the skin and works naturally to hydrate the skin from within.

Restylane Vital Skinboosters is a new age therapy that moisturizes the skin from within and replenished the lost reserves of moisture as hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic substance that attracts water and helps retain moisture into the skin.

This not only makes the hands look younger, but also more beautiful and bright. It diminishes appearance of veins, improves skin tone and luster, restores hydrobalance and increases skin elasticity.

Experts say men and women often ignore their hands and neck, when it comes to their beauty regimes. Often we even fail to follow the basic minimum routine of moisturizer and sunscreen when it comes to hands.

The skin on the back of your hands is different from the skin in the palm of your hands. There are no hair follicles in the palm of your hands and the skin is thicker, which makes the skin on the underside more resistant to wear and tear. However, this is not so for the back of the hands, which start looking aged and wrinkled earlier.

“As the trend of looking young and beautiful spreads, women today are inarguably becoming more concerned about their hands. Some are extremely particular about ensuring regular manicure routines to push the signs of ageing, others are open to cosmetic procedures to reverse the signs. Unlike the face, making hands look younger is more difficult given the thinness of the skin at the back of the hands. However, a session with Restylane Vital can drastically change the way your hands look. Especially when you are preparing to flaunt a beautiful finger ring or henna.

When used on the face, Restylane Vital can bring your lost glow back and give your skin a perfect hydrated look. The loss of hyaluronic acid is one of the most important causes of wear and tear and lack of elasticity that our skin shows. Once replenished into the skin, it works just the way it would work naturally to bring glow and radiance back to your face.

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Much like skin, eyes need SPF too: Time to learn about E-SPF

New Delhi, - We are all conscious of the damage the sun’s ultraviolet rays cause to our skin and that is why we ensure we buy sunscreen with high SPF (Sun Protection Factor). While we use sunscreens to protect our skin, we hardly do anything to protect our eyes. Did you know that 80% of the information received from the brain is through the eyes, and medical studies prove that constant exposure to UV radiation is bad for your eyes?

Then, how do we protect our eyes from UV exposure? Essilor, the leading French lens manufacturer who specialize in producing highly innovative technology-backed spectacle lenses are offering a new weapon against UV exposure for the eyes – Crizal Forte UV – a revolutionary lens that protects your eyes from UV radiation with a Sun protection Factor – for the Eyes.

Essilor International SA is a France-based ophthalmic optics company engaged in making corrective lenses. Its brands include Varilux, Crizal, Definity, Xperio, Optifog, Kodak and Foster Grant.

Many of us vouch for skincare products that provide UV cover; we consciously look for SPF on the products we purchase, we believe these protect our skin from possible effects like early ageing, wrinkles, darkening and even skin cancer. Yet, many of us are ignorant of the fact that UV radiation causes as much damage to the eyes as to the skin. UV exposure is scientifically known to cause ailments like cataract, photokeratitis, photoconjunctivitis and pterygium in the eye. In fact, 1 out of 5 cataracts may be due to UV exposure. Each year 3 million people go blind from prolonged UV exposure.

There are three types of UV radiation: While UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer and hence doesn’t cause damage; UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse effects on the eyes and vision.

Today there are lenses that protect you from UV damage but UV rays are not restricted from the front of the lens only – it has been scientifically proven than 50% of UV exposure happens from the back and sides of the lens. Essilor using its vast R&D facilities pioneered the world’s first spectacle lenses that protect you against the harmful UV rays from both the front and back – Crizal Forte UV.

To measure the protection provided to your eye – all you need to check is an ESPF for your lens - Eye-Sun Protection Factor (ESPF) is a new international index developed by Essilor & endorsed by a third party. It follows the similar pattern like the SPF, the higher the ESPF the better the UV protection. Which means that if you have an ESPF of 25 – you are 25 times more protected from the sun.

“UV radiation is a recognized source of problem for the eyes. However, UV radiation does not only come from the sun, it comes also from other sources like welding machines, computer screens, and strong ground reflection from snow and water. Hence the importance of eye protection cannot be understated. Yet, while in India there is a lot of talk about SPF for the skin, there is limited understanding and awareness about E-SPF,” says Mr. Shiv Kumar, CEO Essilor India.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. WHO estimates suggest that up to 20 per cent of cataracts may be caused by overexposure to UV radiation and are therefore avoidable.

“Besides short-term and long-term effects of UV exposure, life-long exposure to sun is also believed to be associated with some cancers of the eye like melanoma. A large number of these eye and vision related ailments can be avoided if we adhere to sun protection. And there is no better way to do it than to have UV protection in your lenses,” says Mr. Ram Chandran CBO, Essilor India.

Product – Information Crizal Forte UV offers your eyes protection against dangerous UV from the front and the back surfaces of the lens, while ensuring the best enduring clarity of vision. Crizal Forte UV also protects against the five enemies of clear vision: reflections, smudges, scratches, dust and water.

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Be ready to face the sun this Summer:Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra

With spring fading and summer kissing your feet, come new skin problems, namely- 'sun damage'. Over exposure to the sun can bring chronic damage, human skin is very sensitive to the sun and if not protected, brown spots, wrinkles, and dehydration will damage the skin, which in turn may lead to skin cancer.

People often come rushing to my clinic with red rashes on their face, neck and arms. They complain of irresistible irritation and itching on these spots. Sometimes, it is not only one particular spot or place where the rashes appear, they can affect entire body at times.

Though there are many reasons for these rashes, from being of any type of allergy to hormonal imbalances, but majority of the cases turn out to be as a result of skin allergy due to excessive exposure of the sun.

If you compare the skin tone and complexion of a skin that is exposed to sunlight daily and the skin that is less exposed, you will see the difference with your own eyes. The difference will be striking. The skin that has been minimally exposed will look decades younger.

The damage from UV light is cumulative and can take years before it is apparent and prominently visible. It is generally by the time we reach our mid-thirties the long-term effects of UV exposure starts becoming prominent with clearly visible in the form of the fine lines, wrinkles, changed skin tone and color. It is a fact that people are sensitive to sunlight; and this phenomenon is known as ‘photosensitivity’. This sensitivity of the skin ends in producing rashes, better known as photodermatosis in the medical fraternity. Skin allergy from sun is actually a reaction from the immune system of the body trying to protect its cells from the harmful UV rays of the sunlight eventuating in red and itchy rashes.

Handling numerous cases of rashes and allergies from the sun frequently, I have made an observation that, the most common locations include the "V" of the neck, the back of the hands, the outside surface of the arms and the lower legs. If you carefully observe the pattern of the places these rashes appear, they are mainly the areas which get exposed to sunlight even when one is clothed up. I have seen my fair share of rare cases too where the rashes appear even spread to skin in clothed areas in the form hives or small blisters. The rashes could be itchy or burning and may last for a few days.

Sunscreen is an absolute must during the warmer months, so looking for a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 20 is recommendable. A moisturizer with SPF is also a good alternative for those who are looking for versatile products.

People often confuse between sunburns and allergies from sun. There is a fine line between these two skin reactions.

Sunburns appear on sun-exposed part of your skin when technically your body’s protective skin pigment ‘Melanin’ which is supposed to fight away harmful radiations and germs, falls weak and fails to protect your skin well enough from the ultraviolet light.

On the other hand, in cases of allergic reaction from exposure to the sun, your body's immune system reacts against the harmful rays and fights hard to protect your skin and this is what causes the breakout on your skin.

It is also called as hypersensitivity to the sun, or Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE). Skin allergy from sun can occur within minutes of exposure to the sun, and also goes away much quicker after sun exposure has stopped compared to time taken to revive back from sunburn. Sunburn can cause more grave problems than just mere temporary pain and redness. Over time, frequent sunburn can contribute to premature aging of the skin, and even lead to deadly skin cancer.

Other than the basic skin problem of sunburn and allergy caused by the sun, throughout my career till date, I have come across many other cases of severe skin problems and diseases, the root cause being the harmful rays of sun. I will share some of the possible cases.

· Thickening of skin, mainly on the back of the neck resulting in coarse wrinkles, a condition better known as ‘elastosis’.

· Thinning of skin causing fine wrinkles.

· UV rays from the sun might cause the walls of the blood cells to go thinner leading to bruising with only a short-period of exposure to the sun.

· Appearance of freckles and white spots on hands and legs respectively.

· Can cause 3 major types of skin cancer, viz. melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma of which Melanoma is the most deadly skin cancer type because it is said to metastasize more readily and faster than the other skin cancers.

Given the bitterest and the scariest of facts about the chances to acquire diseases from the harmful rays of sun, it is inevitable to avoid exposure to sunlight.

No one can stop going outdoor because of the fear of getting sun-burnt or allergy, but from my point of view and advice which implies to myself too is that, if we cannot avoid the sun, the least we can do is to do the best in our stride to minimize its harmful effects by taking a few personal precautions and following a sun care regime.

UV damage does not only keep restricted at the skin's surface, its effects are felt even well beneath it. Most importantly, exposure to UV radiation can severely weaken the immune system and its ability to ward off viruses and bacteria. All these threats indicate that we should never drop any chances of taking care of our well being.

A few quick tips:

· Always wear a sun protector half an hour before stepping out into the sun.

· Don’t miss out applying the sun protector onto your ears & neck.

· If one has sensitive skin then its best to use a sun protector which is oil free & light in weight.

· Drink a lot of water

· Wear clothes that cover your body, and

· Lastly when you must be exposed to intense sunlight, wear protective clothing such as long pants, long sleeved shirts, broad-brimmed hats and UV-protective sunglasses.

So, next time you step outdoors, make sure that you are keeping yourself safe from the heat exposure by applying sun blocks and drink plenty of fluids especially lots of water to keep you body cells from dehydrating.

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Juvederm Fillers for Post Holi Skin

Juvederm Fillers for Post Holi Skin care that will help your skin to get that glow again
By Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra, Dermatologist, Skin Alive Clinics, Delhi

Holi is a day when nobody wants to be left out of the revelry. At the same time it is also a day of trauma for our skin and hair. Months of skin and hair care can go for a toss just in a day when you play Holi full throttle.

While precautions are necessary to ensure harmful chemicals do not find way on to your skin with colors, it is also important to follow certain do’s and dont’s to avoid damage to the skin. Keeping the skin moisturized is an important part of the care regimen both pre and post Holi.

Once you are done with the Holi play and are counting the losses to your skin, you need to get some deep care treatments for both the skin and hair done to calm and soothe.

Cleanse and Moisturize, watch out for irritation …..

The first thing to do after the Holi play is a no brainer. Get in the clean up act immediately but make sure it is done softly and is not harsh to the skin. Cleaning the color with the make up remover or a moisturizer based cleanser is a good idea as they act as emulsifiers. Do not use harsh loofas to bathe yourself.

Do it softly. Yet the excessive use of soap and shampoos is certain to leave your skin dry and irritated for several days. The most basic care regime is the use of moisturizer regularly. Apply a thick moisturizer several times a day, even an oil massage will be good for a few days. Oil your hair regularly for a few days after Holi, make sure you massage the scalp gently and apply oil to the hair shafts and tips liberally to undo the damage and loss of hydration.

In case a skin irritation persists, it may be a case of skin allergy. In such a situation, do not ignore it, refrain from doing a self treatment and visit a dermatologist on first priority. You may be needing medication.

Do not go for any cosmetic procedures till 3 to 5 days after Holi

If the colour is still on the skin then you should wait for 3 to 5 days before you can do procedures like photo facial, derma-brasion and chemical peels.

But, go for deep hydrating treatments after a few days

It is not advisable to go for any cosmetic procedures a few days before and after Holi. However, it would serve you well if you get a deep hydrating treatment a week before the day. In case you haven’t done, so you may be needing some deep hydrating treatments after Holi as that is the time when your skin is depleted and dehydrated.

Treat your skin with oil massages at home for seven to eight days after Holi, then visit a dermatologist to get some skin replenishing and deep hydrating treatments. To increase the hydration levels of the skin we can use special Juvederm fillers to hydrate the skin of the face, hands and chest. This not only give a smooth, healthy and hydrated look but also makes the skin look younger and glowing and it will last for a long time.

No waxing or shaving for a week

When the skin is sensitive and irritated it does not want to be poked any more. As said earlier, after Holi the skin just needs to be moisturized and left alone to overcome the trauma. Harsh treatments like waxing and shaving can lead to problems on an already sensitive skin. Even threading should be strictly avoided for a few days before and after Holi as it leaves the skin slightly injured and vulnerable.

A hair therapy will be needed

Hair is another part of the body that takes the brunt of the Holi revelry. Color often sticks to the scalp and causes irritation of the sensitive scalp skin. The chemicals can also cause harm to the tips of the hair and leave them damaged and brittle. Besides the post Holi washing and heavy duty shampooing can again leave the hair dehydrated and dry. For a week after Holi, oil and massage your scalp daily to help the damaged hair recover from the trauma. 3 to 5 days after Holi, go for a hair spa and replenishing head massage.

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Parachute launches 'Summer Fresh'

Press Release:

Mumbai: As the scorching summer sets in, all new Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh is the answer to keeping your skin refreshed and beautiful all day long. A coconut milk based body lotion infused with cool and tingling mint extracts to keep your skin refreshed and rejuvenated in the summer heat. What’s more – it also gives your skin double protection against the sun rays with its UV A & B base protection. Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh penetrates deep into your skin & refreshes it to get the soft and revitalized look through the summer!

While we may not realize it, our skin loses a lot of moisture during the summer months, diminishing its freshness and softness & making it vulnerable to sun-tan. Summers in essence, is a harrowing time for your skin – and it goes through multiple skin screams – summer heat, dehydration, tanning, stickiness, and bad odour. This is when it needs that burst of moisture more than ever. All new Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh has identified the need for a one-stop solution for all these multi-dimensional summer screams.




The mint extracts provide an instant cooling on skin and refresh it after a hot summer day, coconut milk infuses light moisture to soften skin and keep it supple. Its bloom of refreshing and long lasting fragrance lingers on to give a invigorating feel for longer. Moreover, the double sunscreens provide double protection from sun. The result is refreshed, hydrated, healthy skin that is soft to touch all summer long.


So, welcome the summers with Parachute Advansed Body Lotion- Summer Fresh as it offers your skin a cooling & fresh experience all summer long!

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Malaika Arora Khan’s Classic Beauty Secret Revealed!

New Delhi(Press Release): Malaika Arora’s enviable wrinkle free and youthful skin has always made heads turn. Just wondering what’s the secret to her flawless glowing complexion? Well, the ageless diva herself revealed at an event in Delhi today that after experimenting with a number of beauty cream and treatments, she now only entrusts her taut, youthful skin to our very own Pond’s Cold Cream! Yup, this is the very same classic cream that we have all grown up with!

This heritage beauty cream was handed to Malaika by her mum who has trusted Pond’s for ages. “I take great pride in my skin. I’m one of those people that can’t go to bed without washing my face and moisturizing it. After all nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty. It feels great to use something so pure and at the same time so effective on my skin. It’s easy to carry so you will always find it in my handbag as well. Infact it’s become a family heritage, which has been passed down from my Mom to me and now I even use it for my kids.” reveals Malaika.

Speaking about Malaika’s association with Pond’s, Mr. Govind Rajan, Vice President Skincare, Hindustan Unilever said, “Pond’s Cold Cream is an iconic product that has been passed down generations. Malaika Arora Khan has today revealed that Ponds Cold Cream was the secret to her glowing skin – a secret which has been passed down from her mother to her. In the past other notable personalities such as Kylie Minogue has also given credit to this heritage product for her flawless skin. We at Unilever believe that Pond’s Cold Cream has become a part of almost every Indian woman’s skincare regime and her secret beauty potion”.

Pond’s Cold Cream, has been a must have in women’s dressing tables for over a century, and even so for celebrities. Trust Malaika to reveal her beauty secret as this iconic cream. Ponds cold cream moisturizes, nourishes and protects skin with 10 skin nutrients and moisturizers. It has “Ponds Quenching Mositurizers™” that gently moisturize rough and stretchy skin and maintains the skin hydration balance. This winter beauty secret is widely available at an affordable price of Rs. 95/- * for 100g across all leading outlets pan India.

So all you girls out there go ahead and grab yourself the Pond’s Cold Cream from your nearest outlet. This winter just entrust your skin to this age old beauty cream and stay beautiful the classic way!!!

For further information, please contact: Atul Malikram(9827092823)

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