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Sunscreens – Your skin’s best friend

India is burning this summer. Temperatures have reached record high in places like Delhi and nothing seems to protect people from the scorching heat throughout the day. Do you know how much your skin suffers during the hottest period of the year? Today, we will talk about how important a sunscreen is during summer and the different types of sunscreens available in Indian markets.

What is a sunscreen?

Sunscreens are types of lotions, creams, sprays or gels applied on the skin that help absorb/reflect UV radiations from the sunlight.

UV radiations are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that reaches the earth’s surface from the sun. UV radiations are of three types, namely UVA, UVB and UVC rays. Among these, UVC rays are mostly absorbed by the ozone layer and do not reach the earth’s surface. UVA and UVB rays cause various skin related problems to human beings. Sun burns, sagging of skin, wrinkles, premature ageing, eye related issues and even cancer is a result of too much exposure to sun.

Does use of sunscreens prevent skin cancer?

The American Cancer Society advices the use of sunscreen to prevent development of Squamous cell carcinoma and Basal cell carcinoma. It is also to be noted that only very few sunscreens effectively fight UVA, the stronger among the two radiations that reach earth. Hence it is important to choose the right sunscreen for maximum results and protection.

Along with protection from skin cancer, they also help preventing/delaying skin sagging, wrinkles and premature ageing.

What does the term SPF mean?

SPF also called as sun protection factor is a number that denotes how effectively and how long your sunscreen lotion or cream protects you from the harmful UV rays. The higher the number, the better will be the protection offered. What are the best sunscreens you can choose from and what are their properties? Read on.

Ansolar Lotion

Based on the requirement, Ansolar comes in two SPF levels.

Ansolar daily use gel with SPF 30 – Perfect for everyday usage, this product helps fight fine lines, wrinkles, protects against UVA and UVB radiations and is water resistant to ensure long term protection.
Ansolar Lotion with SPF 60 – Perfect for people who are very sensitive to sunlight and require high levels of protection

Both products come with the following properties:

Prevents tanning, wrinkles and fine lines
Water resistant
Antioxidant
Non-comedogenic
Protects against sunburns

Sungrace sunscreen lotion

Sungrace total multi protect sunscreen lotion comes with an SPF level of 30. It does not clog the skin, protects from both UVA and UVB radiations and also fight tanning and premature ageing of skin. This brand has also introduced another product called Sungrace sunscreen lotion with a slightly higher SPF level of 40. You can choose among them based on your SPF requirements. Both the products is non greasy and water resistant and non-comedogenic in nature.s

La Shield Sunscreen

Marketed by Glenmark, this is one of the most demanded sunscreens in India. With an apt SPF level of 40, it gives the right level of protection for Indian skin. La Shield is a broad spectrum gel and protects the skin from both UVA and UVB radiations. The following are its properties.

Dermatogically tested
Hydrates the skin, leaving it soft
Oil free and grease free formula
Water resistant
Alcohol free, fragrance free and preservative free
Non – irritant and Non-comedogenic

Sunheal Sunscreen

With a high SPF level of 50, Sunheal effectively protects against the harmful UVA radiations. It helps in preventing the following:

Ageing Skin
Pigmentation
Wrinkles
Fine Lines
Premature aging
Sun burns
Rosacea

Always choose a sunscreen that offers wide spectrum protection. Use ample quantities on all parts of skin exposed to sunlight at least 15-20 minutes before stepping out of your home. Make sure you carry a small tube/bottle of sunscreen all the time and do not hesitate to reapply when needed. Sunscreens are your skin’s best friend in summer. Take care.

OneTouch UltraEasy Glucometer Online in India

We are really thrilled to announced the launch of OneTouch UltraEasy meters our on-line platform. It is believed that within the industry we are the first online healthcare store who has decided to introduce OneTouch UltraEasy from the stable of the world popular player Johnson and Johnson.

This product was launched in India in the first week of November and ClickOnCare.com is the first e-commerce player to have introduced it on their on-line portal making it available to its customers at the click of a button.

ClickOnCare.com has a wide range of Diabetes care products, ranging from Testing Supplies to Monitoring Devices and Diabetic Food Supplements. OneTouch UltraEasy Blood Glucose Meters will be available on the website under the Glucometers category.

OneTouch is a popular name in the diabetes testing devices scenario. It has been manufacturing a number of diabetes care products and has been in the market for a long time now. Some of the most popular and best selling products by OneTouch are OneTouch Select Simple and OneTouch Ultra 2. The latest addition to this array of products is the OneTouch UltraEasy.

Features of OneTouch UltraEasy

OneTouch UltraEasy has a number of convenient features to its credit. Like, it gives accurate results within just 5 seconds. It is simple to use, with a large, easy-to-read screen, and involves a simple 3 step testing process. Its sleek design makes it convenient to carry. The size is just right size to fit into a pocket, purse or briefcase.

Complete testing system – includes everything one needs to start testing
Large screen – makes it easy to read
Has a test memory of 500 tests to view recent results
Device has a 2 way scrolling button for simple navigation

OneTouch UltraEasy comes with life time warranty. As compared to the other OneTouch diabetes meters this one comes with a single coding strip. All OneTouch Ultra strips are compatible with this model.

Now you can buy OneTouch UltraEasy from ClickOnCare.com with an attractive discount of 19%!!!

Know more about Glenmark COSMOCARE

The Cosmeceuticals industry is a fast growing sub-sect of the pharmaceuticals sector. It is technically a s.combination of cosmetics and pharma products that have biologically active ingredients, acting like a medicine or drug. India seems to be the top market in Cosmeceutical products amongst all countries in Asia.

‘Researches have determined in India, the per-person expenditure on health is anticipated to grow at an average annual growth rate of 9.5% from 2012-2017 and Cosmeceutical sector will share a considerable percentage of this growth (Source: KenResearch.com)’.

So what’s this information for? Today’s blog is going to be on a brand called Immanence-IDC from Canada, that specializes in premium anti-aging and skin care products. Glenmark, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company has launched these products from this Canadian brand. This new venture named as ‘Glenmark Cosmocare’ is available in top health care websites and drug stores and is widely recommended by dermatologists around the world.

Listed below are few products that are marketed here in India and their uses and benefits. Every product here is dermatologically tested and is not tested on animals. They are also silicon and paraben free.

IDC IMAGE BLANC COMPLEXION LIGHTENER

This is an anti aging serum that works wonders on illuminating the skin complexion. With time, our skin starts showing uneven tone, pigmentation and fine lines. It contains 41% cosmetic ingredients and can be started early and can be used by people of all ages to maintain a healthy and attractive complexion. The following are the properties of the product

Reduces the appearance of brown spots
Removes excess pigmentation in the skin
Evens skin tone

It is advised to apply it every night for maximum benefits. Take very small quantity of the product and apply on affected areas and gently massage.

IDC ANTI-WRINKLE AND FIRMING SERUM

Aging causes wrinkles, fine lines and sagging of skin. This is the main reason for a person to look aged and dull. Skin needs to be pampered the right way for it to stay healthy and young for long. Targeted to women over 35 years of age, IDC anti-wrinkle and firming serum has 37% of cosmetic ingredients in its formula.

It helps:

Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Improve skin tone and firms up skin
Strengthens skin’s protection mechanism
Enhances complexion
Revitalizes and stabilizes the mechanisms responsible for skin aging

IDC IMAGE BLANC SPOT LIGHTNER

As the name suggests this spot lightner dedicated to removing excess pigmentation and spot correction. It also contains 37 % cosmetic ingredients and helps remove brown spots, excessive pigmentation and evens out skin tone. Wash your face before application and use twice daily on affected areas.

IDC DEEP WRINKLES SERUM

As the name suggests, this is an extension to the anti-wrinkle serum and is used for advanced levels of wrinkles in skin. It intensively controls wrinkles and fine lines and is developed especially for the lip contour and expression lines. It further tightens the skin preventing further wrinkling.

Apply twice a day on affected areas and gently massage. Deep wrinkles concentrate should be applied to the specific areas to be treated, and another anti-aging serum can be then applied to the overall face and neck.

IDC HYDRA-SEAL WITH SPF 25

A moisturizer with an ample SPF level of 25, it stops dehydration of skin, dryness and premature aging.

The following are its properties:

Soothes and reduces the skin irritation due to UV ray exposure
Optimizes the effectiveness of REGEN +16 concentrate and serums
Protects skin against dehydration
Keeps skin soft and smooth
Locks in moisture and allows the high concentration of its active ingredients to work to their full potential
Offers long-lasting moisturizing protection
Apply as often as required for ultra protection

IDC PEARL GEL CLEANSER

A face wash with natural pearl extracts, it removes excess oil, dead skin and brightens skin tone, keeping it soft, supple and hydrated. It is suitable for people of all age groups and can be used regularly. It also prepares the skin for IDC Regen-16 (Only for individuals who are undertaking IDC treatments).

Use it as a regular face wash or follow up with other IDC products.