By now, I have almost done a Ph.D. on face oils…almost. One of the oil that was on my wish list was Forest Essentials Soundarya. I finally splurged during my wedding because this seemed cheaper than Kama Ayurveda Kumkumadi. In fact, I purchased two bottles. Best thing I ever did or worst mistake ever? Read on.

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I received my Envy Box yesterday. I loved the box with the intricate details. Last month, the 2nd anniversary box was stuffed with amazing deluxe samples. Did they continued with the same? Kept  up with their reputation? Let’s see what is inside

For quite a long time ( read: since April), I am trying to avoid the purchase of nail paints (expect the reds and pinks I got 3 months back during my wedding). Somehow, nothing seemed great or unique enough. But, I discovered this color standing on the shelves of Sally Hansen counter and I could not say no....in spite of the hefty price tag. Is it worth it?

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One fun thing about a blogger’s life is the phases that we go through. For example in the case of makeup remover, bi-phase removers was a significant evolution over the basic creamy ones. I cannot even recall what I used to use before them! I went really big on bi-phase removers. Then I discovered oils, and I still love using them as makeup removes. But, something else was making its presence – Cleansing Balms. I was trying to keep my hands off it because the ones in the Indian market are priced too high compared to the alternative removing techniques that I use. Finally, I gave up my resistance and got The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter simply because they had a Buy 4, 20% off offer. Trust me, they are quite luring. But, I do not repent my decision.

Society today has placed a great emphasis on physical attractiveness and perfection. No matter where we look, bombardments of flashy clothes and make-up plow through our vision. Feelings of inadequacy plague our thoughts as we are set against an unreachable standard. No matter what setting we are in, we are always challenged to look better.

One of these big areas is skin complexion. It is almost impossible to have perfect skin because there are so many imperfections and blemishes that can arise without warning. That being said, having a flawless-appearing skin complexion is not impossible. In fact, here are the top ten tips to help you get there.

1- Washing Your Face

This definitely may seem like a very simple thing. But it's the little things that go a long way. To help keep your skin in tip top shape, wash your face on a regular basis. Wash when you take a shower, at night, in the morning, etc. This helps remove all oils from your face, thus getting rid of the possibility of blemishes appearing.

2- Facial Cream

On the note of washing your face, it's always helpful to have some facial cream on hand. Plenty of these products that are specifically designed to improve your complexion are available through online chemist shops.

3- Get a Good Moisturizer

According to Glamour.com, one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to have better complexion is choosing a bad moisturizer. What most people don't know is that one moisturizer won't work for everyone. You need a different product depending on how rough or smooth your skin is naturally. Just find what works for you.

4- A Nice Toner

A good toner can make your skin look younger and more natural, says SheKnows.com. Not only does a toner improve your complexion, it can also enhance your tone and the texture of your skin.

5- Using Sunscreen

You'd be surprised how much this can actually help your complexion. By using sunscreen (albeit, one that is labeled "broad spectrum"), you not only block harmful UV rays, you also fight back rays that cause premature wrinkles. This will keep your skin looking healthier much longer.

6- Having the Right Diet

You are what you eat! You see, issues in the digestive tract cause many problems with the skin. By eating the right nutrients, and making sure you have plenty of fiber, your skin will naturally become clearer. Stay away from processed and overly oily or fatty foods.

7- Drinking Plenty of Water

TheFitIndian.com states that drinking a lot of water is paramount to having clear skin as well. Water is responsible for cleansing your body of all impurities. A total of 15 percent of our skin is made up of water, so by drinking your fair share each day, you can reduce wrinkles almost instantaneously.

8- Handle Your Stress

This is one of the big ones. Stress and lack of sleep does much more harm than good, even on physical appearance. The hormones that come from stress actually result in more oil being produced, which increases acne exponentially. Merely by handling your stress well and getting plenty of rest can you improve on your complexion.

9- Being Physically Active

Physical activity benefits more than just weight and muscle tone. By exercising properly and working out, you also increase blood and oxygen flow to the rest of your body, including the skin. This results in your body being able to expel waste and purify your skin. To a greater extent, working out is also well-known to reduce stress. So just by exercising, you can knock out two birds with one stone.

10- Treating Imperfections Properly

This is probably the biggest issue regarding skin complexion. Because of the embarrassing qualities that having blemishes can induce, people tend to get rid of them in the quickest ways possible, and more often than not, they aren't the best ways. For example, when a pimple arises, the first instinct of many is to pop it. However, this isn't good because it will only cause redness, leave some ugly scars, and push the harmful contents further into the skin, producing more blemishes for you to take care of. Pimples and blemishes only last a few days, but the scars created by "dealing with them" will last you the rest of your life.

Skin care is an important aspect of today's life and culture. Many factors can influence the complexion, texture, and fallacies of your skin. What it comes down to is much more than just getting the best skin care products in India, though you can find most of those products at Big Chemist and other online chemist shops. The importance of having flawless skin also has a lot to do with eating and drinking properly, reducing stress, and exercising in the right amount. Ultimately, if you want good skin, you can work for it.