Bringing sexy back
Navratri is that time of the year when we get a chance to flaunt the best of our traditional wear. Women bring out the lehengas and saris with backless cholis. It is also the time of the year when people want to indulge in treatments to look good for upcoming festivities.
Dr Shuba Dharmana, dermatologist, Lejeune Medspa, says, “Going for the party or super peels that do not have any downtime are popular at this time of the year. For a smoother back, a micro-dermabrasion or skin polishing is a good idea. This mechanical form of exfoliation is good to indulge in, once in a while, because it helps to remove the dead skin cells and dirt from the surface of the skin and helps to even out the skin tone.”
There are more treatments that one can opt for depending on the skin type, the time at hand and budget. Dr Rinky Kapoor, cosmetic dermatologist and dermatosurgeon, The Esthetic Clinic, lists a few of them.
BACK FACIAL
If you are blessed with naturally good skin and have no blemishes or problem areas on the back, you might just go in for the age-old humble facial, which would give a glow to the skin as well as relax your muscles, making you feel good.
PARTY PEELS
Papaya peel, lactic peel, etc are called party peels, as they give an instant glow to the skin. Those who have uneven pigmentation on the back or a few acne marks can opt for this stronger treatment. These are simple medicated solutions, which have to be applied in the doctor’s office, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Thereafter, the skin exfoliates microscopically, so that the dead skin gets removed and cleaner underlying skin shows up. Though one of the quickest ways to get your skin glowing, it lasts only for a few days. It is advisable to undergo three to four sessions over a period of one month to get long-lasting results.
CHEMICAL PEELS
It’s like the party peel treatment, with the only difference being a chemical solution is used, which may leave the skin reddish and dry for two to three days due to the peeling effect and the glow comes only after four to five days. So it is advisable, as the healing takes a sufficient amount of time, to do this treatment a few days prior to the event.
QSWITCH LASER
For those who are ready to shell a little more money than usual, this is a quick way to improve your skin tone and dullness — the laser toning. This can be done a day or two prior to the event. A laser beam is used to target the pigments in dark areas and can brighten up the skin. Results last for a few days with no side effects. Experts advise to always use sunscreen if you plan to expose your back in the daytime.
PRICE TAG
The cheapest is the skin polishing and party peel, which will cost about ₹2,000-3,000 for a session. A session of the laser treatment can cost up to ₹5,000-6,000 per session.
DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON, THE DEMAND FOR PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRE MINIMAL DOWNTIME GOES UP