DR GEETANJALI SHETTY

How to keep glowing Catch these signs the minute they surface on your skin; they are harbingers of ageing Along with other changes in our body, ageing also brings with it some visible skin changes. Some of these are natural, harmless and unavoidable, while others are painful and can be prevented. Skin ageing is a complex process, which is influenced by factors such as genetics and exposure to the sun. Apart from these, there are other factors that can influence chronological ageing like hormonal changes [especially in women], reduced cell turnover, decreased fat content, oxygen depletion, abnormal cell formation, and genetically predetermined cell shutdown. All these factors cause cumulative changes in the body. Wrinkles and lines With the onset of ageing, appearance of wrinkles is the first most obvious sign that we notice. Watch out for dry rough skin and thin lines around our eyes [called as crow’s feet]. Irregular thickening of the dermis along with decrease in the wa...

DR GEETANJALI SHETTY IS A CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST AND COSMETOLOGIST. WITH SPECIALISATION IN Acne, Allergy testing, Psoriasis and Cosmetological procedures currently attached to cosmetology clinic at Kapadia Multispeciality Hospital M G Road, Goregoan (West) Mumbai - 400062 +919819264666

SKIN CARE THIS HOLI Come march with arrival of spring brings the festival of colors that marks the end of winter season Thought the festival initially involved using of traditional colors made from plants or natural extracts gradually, synthetic colors and harmful dyes, most of which contain a dangerous chemicals and can cause irreversible harmful damage to the skin, have now replaced these natural colors.  Prevention is always better than cure. A few precautions taken before enjoying the festival of colors will help in protecting your skin from any kind of rashes, irritation, skin allergy or dryness.   PROTECTION Apply loads of moisturing cream like Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula Body Moisturizer or emulsion will help prevent direct damage caused by the colors and help in removing the color easily. Wear full sleeves clothes that can cover maximum part of body, to avoid exposure to colors and also the harmful UV rays while playing in the sun. Use the Neutr...