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Best Oily Skin Face Wash for Men In India – Ready Query

Mithun’s Query..
Hello,
I am a 15 yr old guy from Chandigarh. I have been recently experiencing bad oily skin. I don’t know why but it may be due to monsoon I guess. I don’t use any powders or creams as I don’t like to use them. But now as soon as I reach my school from house my face is becoming dark and oily. Can you suggest me a good men face wash for oily skin type which is available in India?. Also let me know whether I can use any cream to control oiliness.

Reply to the Query:

Hi Mithun,

Several people around the world experience oily skin and acne during their teenage period. As you are running 15 now, I guess your excessive sebum secretion may be the culprit that is causing your bad oily skin. It is good that you have decided to use a face wash to control your skin oiliness. Soap is harmful for facial skin if used in long run. Reading reviews, we have gathered 5 face washes that men can use to control skin oiliness. These are available in India as well.

Nivea Advanced Whitening Oil Control Men Face Wash: This face wash costs Rs.95 for 50 g. It claims to make your skin brighter and fairer with its Vitamin Ginseng formula. It also claims to control excessive oiliness and sebum production. The face wash contain exfoliating ingredients to maintain skin smooth. This face wash comes in a gray with blue colored tube and you can get it almost in any departmental store inside India.

Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Wash: This isn’t a face wash specially formulated for men’s skin. But it can be used by both men and women. As you are just 15, your skin would be young and not rough. So if you are into using natural ingredients on your skin, then try this neem face wash. You can get a sample tube for Rs.15 itself. This is one of the famous face washes in India and many people swear by it for their acne problem. It remove oiliness from the skin and at the same time, it doesn’t leave skin excessively dry. Don’t be afraid of the turmeric content; I am sure it won’t stain your skin.

Garnier Oil Clear Deep Cleansing Face Wash: Two of my cousins who are guys swear by this face wash. (No! John Abraham is not my cousin) 😛 It is economical and also works great on guys skin. It removes stubborn greasiness from face and leaves skin oil free with its lemon extracts. This face wash is easily available too. You can get it for Rs. 85 (50g)

Park Avenue Sliver Face Wash: If you want a face wash that doesn’t has a trace of women skincare products smell, then go for Park Avenue. This Park Avenue sliver face wash is very cheap compared to the other face washes I mentioned here. You can get a tube for Rs.50. It leaves skin squeaky clean and its a very good face wash for men to carry in their purse anywhere they go.

Hope you find this post helpful Mithun. And yes, you can use mattifying day creams meant for men to control very oily skin. Brands such as Nivea, Everyuth and Jolen sell good day creams for men in India. Choose one with SPF if you are regularly exposing your skin to sun light. If your skin is still oily after using oil clearing face washes, then try this trick.

Combine two teaspoons of multani mitti with rose water and use this as your face pack twice to thrice a week. It is one best home remedy to combat oily skin. Avoid deep fried foods and junk foods. Drink lots of water. You will be free from oily skin problem soon!

Guys!! Do you have any suggestions for men face wash? available in India? If yes, help Mithun by submitting your suggestions on the comment section below. If you have any tips and DIYs to fight teenage oily skin, kindly drop that too.

How to Stop Hair Fall Due to Dandruff? – MABH Reader Query

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Abha Agarwal asks..
Hey Lancy,
Your blog is really nice and I find the tips really useful. My query is that I have a severe dandruff problem and till date I have used all kinds of products. I have also tried using methi, lemon and hibiscus flower for my problem. They don’t seem to work. I have a bad hair fall problem because of dandruff. Please suggest me home remedies and hair care products for dandruff.

Reply to the Query:

Hi Abha,

Dandruff can also be a cause of your hair fall problem but find whether it is the sole cause or not. Dandruff is the dead skin that sheds from your scalp; its quite common in human. If your dandruff problem is severe, it might be due to scalp dryness, improper maintenance or scalp infection. Hormone imbalance can also be the culprit. To stop hair fall due to dandruff, you should first stop dandruff. Follow the 3 essential steps below to reduce dandruff and keep hair fall in check.

1. Clean Scalp:

Rinse your hair at least twice a week. If you regularly exposure your hair to dust and sunlight, then 3 times will be required. Clean scalp is the enemy for dandruff. Use medicated shampoos or mild herbal ones. Avoid shampoos containing SLS, paraben and silicones. If you are not comfortable with shampoo (If in case they cause you allergies..), go all natural. You can use homemade shikakai hair wash powder to wash your hair. It rinses out dirt, oiliness and dandruff effectively. But if you have dry scalp, I suggest you to use this Shikakai Hair Wash Cream recipe instead of plain shikakai as it is little drying in nature.

2. Nourish with Oils:

Though dryness might not be the sole reason for your dandruff, it can also be one of the main causes. I don’t experience dandruff throughout the year but sometimes I experience mild itching and dandruff problem. And this happens only in monsoons. The cold air strips of the natural moisture of the scalp and encourages peeling of the scalp skin – which results in dandruff flakes. Hence, find time to oil your hair at least twice a week. Oiling hair is very important in order to reduce hair fall and grow long hair fast. Hot oil treatment will do best for your dandruff problem! Along with oiling, few homemade nourishing hair packs will also work good to nourish your scalp and prevent dryness.

3. Dandruff Curing Diet:

Dehydration, stress and sleeplessness might cause dandruff! So stay stress-free, sleep well and drink lots of water everyday. Drink at least 10 full glasses of water everyday. Believe me! You will start seeing changes in your skin and hair within a month. Fruit juices, vegetables salads and watermelon can be consumed to prevent dehydration.

I don’t know why methi, hibicus and lemon failed to help your dandruff problem. However, our writer Harini swears by her Homemade Anti Hair Fall Hair Pack made of curd, aloe vera and other ingredients to stop severe hair fall. I guess it will also help inreducing itchy dandruff. Don’t forget to check out the recipe.

If nothing above works, then you should definitely consult your dermatologist soon. Topical treatments work good but not all the time and not in all the cases. If your dandruff + hair fall problem is due to hormonal inbalance, changes in diet or something else, then your doctor is the best person to treat it. Take care!

Do you have a tip/solution for Abha’s query? If yes, kindly drop it in the comment section below and help her! If you have any query regarding skincare, makeup or hair, feel free to drop it in our Readers Query section or drop me a mail. Have a great day everyone!

Does Brevoxyl Peroxide in Acne Products Darken Skin? – MABH RBQ

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Sonia’s Query..
Hi Lancy,
I’m Sonia from Singapore. I heard alot about your home remedies and wished to contact you as I need urgent help regarding my skin.
I’m 19 years old. I had a few pimples here and there and I was very concerned about them. I quickly went online and ordered the regimen and acne curing products from one website. It worked for me. My pimples became lesser and lesser however free too. Weeks I noticed that my skin had become darker. I have fair skin. However now I’m two to three tones darker. The regimen I order has an ingredient called ‘Brevoxyl Peroxide’. Is it the reason for skin darkening?
I need your help urgently. I really wish to know how I can get my original fair skin back. I have some acne spots here and there as well. I will be so grateful to you if you can help me.
Thank you so much!

Reply to the Query:

Hi Sonia,
I completely understand your situation. Its great to know that the acne curing product you bought helped you to be acne free but the sad part is that your skin has gone three tones darker with regular usage of the product, as you said. I have gone through your query and surfed about it on net. Below are the details I gathered. Hope it will help you.

What is Brevoxyl Peroxide?:

Brevoxyl Peroxide has been widely used in acne scar removal products and acne reducing products. I hope you have heard about salicylic acid; Brevoxyl Peroxide is one kind, which helps in fading out the dark scars and helps in removing stubborn ugly bumps. It is a strong bleaching agent (I have no clue whether it is harsh or not!) which can fasten the fading process of your acne scars. Due to this property, you have got a pimple free skin with the regular usage of the product you have bought.

Does Brevoxyl Peroxide Darken Skin?:

No! Brevoxyl Peroxide doesn’t actually darken your skin however it may indirectly cause skin darkening. As I mentioned, it is a strong bleaching ingredient used in acne curing products. Once you start using a product that contains Brevoxyl Peroxide, you will notice good results on your skin. With regular usage, you will get a clearer skin tone but the problem is the ‘SUN’. Yes, sun is the black sheep here.

Your skin becomes more sensitive after using any ‘bleach’ product and thus it reacts very much to the harmful sun rays. This was the sole cause of your skin darkening. From this, it becomes clear that Brevoxyl Peroxide doesn’t darken your skin but it makes your skin over sensitive resulting in skin damage and darkness (Only if you expose it to sun or doesn’t maintain it properly)

How to Prevent Skin Darkening While Undergoing Acne Treatment?:

You MUST stay away from the sun when you are undergoing any acne treatment. That is the one and only way. No other excuses! Body heat due to sun may also result in skin darkening so wear a scarf or a cap whenever you are out in sun. A high SPF sunscreen lotion is a must too! Wear your sunscreen once every 2-3 hours if you are exposing your skin continuously to the sunlight. But it is better to avoid the hot sun completely when you are in your acne scare removal treatment to prevent skin darkening due to over sensitivity of the skin.

How to Get Back Your Original Complexion?:

You have mentioned that your skin has got dark with usage of the acne product you bought. Hence, stop the usage for a week to ten days. Do not use any harsh chemical based product on your skin during this period. Wash your face with a mild face wash and wear a healthy skin calming moisturizer. Apply chilled yogurt and sandalwood paste to your skin. They help in calming down your skin and reducing the extra sensitivity to sun. Apply a mixture of olive oil and honey may also help with the quick skin healing process.

Spray rose water on your facial skin 3-4 times in a day. Maintain your face soft and calm like a baby and it will return back to the original color 🙂 If still you are not satisfied with the results, you can use any natural skin lightening product to gain back your complexion. I suggest you to read this post on how to get back your lost skin complexion.

Hope this information will be useful to you Sonia! So don’t forget your sunscreen next time when you are undergoing any kind of acne scar treatment where there is a presence of bleaching ingredients 🙂 Better stay away from the sun to completely avoid skin darkening!

Do you have any ideas for Sonia to get back her original complexion? Any home remedies or product suggestions? Kindly drop in the comment section below and help her. If you want to drop a query to us, then go to the Ready Beauty Query section of MABH. Take care!