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The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist: Essential ...
Pregnancy might be the biggest gift of motherhood, but peace of mind is a long way when you’re expecting. You need to be on your toes constantly. One thing that...
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist: Essential for Expecting Parents
Pregnancy might be the biggest gift of motherhood, but peace of mind is a long way when you’re expecting. You need to be on your toes constantly. One thing that can calm your nerves at the time of the third trimester is a hospital bag checklist for delivery. It can make you feel more confident and prepared to have everything you need for your hospital stay. Here is a checklist for hospital bags for delivery that many new mothers have found useful. When to Pack Your Hospital Bags? Although the timing is critical at every step, you can have flexibility when it comes to your maternity bag. Most expecting parents start preparing to pack their hospital bags at the start of the third trimester. According to the National Vital Statistics Report (US Department of Health and Human Services), almost 90% of pregnant women give delivery between weeks 37 and 41. As your expected due date approaches, you can safely pack your hospital bag between 34-36 weeks or the third trimester starts. It is perfectly OK to include some everyday necessities at the last minute. Hospital Bag Checklist for Moms Considering how you deliver you can have an idea of the time you are going to stay in the hospital. Typically, mothers who give birth naturally (vaginally) spend one to two days in the hospital. You would need to stay closer to three or four days if you had a c-section. It is advised to consider the time you are going to spend in the hospital before packing your maternity bag. Hospitals tend to provide some freebies that include disposable underwear, tick sanitary pads, an extra pair of socks, and a gown to wear pre and post-delivery. You can coordinate with your hospital to tick them off your hospital bag checklist. It is advised to carry your toiletries. Here’s what you need to have in a typical hospital bag checklist for moms. Essential Documents Photo Id.Copies of your birth plan (if you have any).Health insurance papers.Hospital registration form. Personal Items Toiletries: Take a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, shampoo, soap, lotion, hairdryer, and so on to make yourself more comfortable. Sanitary Pads: Hospitals provide you with tick sanitary pads to absorb the heavy blood flow, but if you prefer a particular brand you can add a few to your maternity bag. It is suggested that you prefer pads that are designed to absorb heavy blood flow. Nursing bra(s): They are designed to support swollen, tender breasts, and help keep breast pads in place. Nightgown & Robe: Nightgowns and robes are essential to be comfortable for your stay in the hospital. You just need to make sure that they open from the front to avoid the struggle while breastfeeding. Hair clips and hair bands: Long-haired women prefer to have their hair pulled out of their faces before giving birth. Moisturizer and Lotion: Birthgiving/Labour can leave your body chapped. CITTA’s Baby Moisturiser (Balm) can hydrate you and your newborn's skin. This non-sticky Moisturizing Balm can naturally fight dryness and prevent rashes. Hospital Bag Checklist for your Baby It can be a little less obvious what to have in a hospital bag for a baby. The good news is you don’t need much besides a few baby care essentials. The following items are a must-have in a hospital bag for delivery. An Approved Infant Car Seat If you are driving your baby home, a baby/infant car seat is a must. You will not be allowed to leave the hospital without a proper baby seat installed in your car. Going-home outfit You can pack a newborn baby gown or slip to avoid the hassle with tiny pants and socks. Diaper You need to stock up on baby diapers in your maternity bag as your newborn may need 10-15 diapers during your hospital stay. Diaper Rash Cream Constant use of diapers can leave your baby’s sensitive skin with rash and irritation. Fight rashes and irritation with CITTA’s Diaper Rash Cream designed for a rash-free happy baby. What not to Pack in your Hospital Bag? We frequently find ourselves going above and above, and overpacking is no exception. Here is a quick list you should avoid while packing your hospital bag for delivery. Valuables You should avoid carrying expensive jewellery, tech gadgets, or any fancy camera. Definitely, hospitals aren’t hotbeds for crime but it's always safer than sorry. Too Much Clothing Choose your outfit according to the amount of time you’re going to spend in the hospital. You can pack 1 outfit and keep the rest in your closet. Do not overdo it. Alcohol Celebrating the biggest day in your life is great, but avoid pooping up the Champagne in the delivery room. Candles Hospitals won’t allow you to light a candle in the delivery room. You can either use a diffuser for essential oil or avoid them altogether. Conclusion The Americal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that you place your hospital bag near your door or in your car. Arrange for a maternity bag that can fit all your needs in one. Ideally, go with a large gym bag. You can make a hospital bag checklist for delivery to ensure not a single thing goes missing. FAQ’s: When should I start packing the Hospital Bag? You can start packing your bag from the 35th to the 36th week in case of early labour. You will have to add some last-minute essentials like toothbrushes, phones, etc in the end. How many outfits do I need to pack for my baby? You can add a homecoming outfit or a slip-in gown for your baby. Most hospitals provide hats, long-sleeved shirts, and blankets. What to wear in the hospital? You can always go with something comfortable, a gown or maternity leggings, and a loose top with comfy slip-ons.
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Activities for Kids: Play and Learn
Gone are the days when children learnt only through textbooks and chalkboards, with a teacher dictating new information to them in a unidimensional lecture format. Today, both schools and homes...
Activities for Kids: Play and Learn
Gone are the days when children learnt only through textbooks and chalkboards, with a teacher dictating new information to them in a unidimensional lecture format. Today, both schools and homes are now designed to encourage play-based learning for young children. Millennial parents have become consciously more aware of the benefits of games and play in the development of their toddlers as well. Let us first understand the importance of play-based learning for children, where activities for kids involve fun games and experiential learning. When learning happens through play, it builds on the child’s innate ability of curiosity, exploration and creativity. While open-ended and unstructured play is also an excellent form of learning, consciously designed purposeful games and activities help with holistic development during the early years of a child. The four key aspects of a child’s development are cognitive development, physical development, socio-emotional development and language development. Play-based learning engages the child in a way, where all these four aspects benefit significantly. Cognitive Development: Games and play boost a child’s imagination and build memory, along with helping them learn about the various concepts of the world around them. For example, when a child is playing with multiple objects, the child learns to distinguish them based on their shape, colour, size and function. They can then build “rules” which help them categorise more things present in their environment. Furthermore, play-based based also enhances their ability for problem-solving and design thinking, where toys can be put together or broken apart to create new things from their imagination. Imagination plays a big role in pretend play, where a child may pretend to feed dolls, take care of their toy animals and cook food in their toy kitchens. Physical Development: Motor skills, both fine motor skills and gross motor skills, actively develop with kids’ games, and this is not just limited to outdoor activities. Simple indoor games for kids, such as painting, drawing, playing with beads or play dough, make a significant impact on the development of their fine motor skills, which in turn work on enhancing their pincer grip for writing. On the other hand, jumping, climbing, crawling, and running aid in their gross motor skill development. Socio-Emotional Development: When children have games to play, it requires interactions with other people. This leads to the recognition and management of their own feelings and those of others. For example, when two children play together, they may experience joy, excitement or even anger when they do not want to share their favourite toys. Through fun games, they will slowly learn to understand how to share, take turns with each other, and play with collaboration. For example, one child will agree to be the doctor, while the other will pretend to be a patient. Language Development: Play requires communication in the most organic method, where they learn to have conversations with each other. They learn to ask questions and give answers to build or sustain a game from their imagination. For instance, in the Doctor game, the child playing the doctor will learn to ask questions, while the child playing the patient will learn to give an appropriate response for how she is feeling. Play based learning helps children build new vocabulary, language syntax and also the tonality of how we speak in different situations. With an awareness of how crucial play-based learning is for children, manufacturers have now developed a plethora of useful educational games for kids. These toys are designed to promote a sense of fun and joy as the child learns without structured formal teaching. Some of the most popular and loved educational games for kids are: Building blocks: Present in the children’s market for decades, building blocks serve as one of the most quintessential toys in every child’s home. While younger babies and toddlers may enjoy the bigger sizes more, older children may prefer the smaller-sized ones where they can build more complex structures. Lego is a brand that has its own version of building blocks, for children aged 1 to adults aged 99 years old! Magnetic Tiles: Taking the idea of blocks one step ahead, magnetic tiles are the latest craze with parents wanting educational games for kids. Magnetic Tiles (originally developed by Valtech Co) is a game for children where they build structures using tiles that magnetically stick to each other. It significantly aids in the cognitive development of children. Pretend Play Toys: Pretend play, such as kitchen sets, doctor sets, dolls, construction sets, supermarkets and more, are possibly the most all-rounded mediums of play-based learning. These games for kids encourage children to imagine as they role play, communicate with others, and create a whole new world for themselves. It also helps them build responsibility, kindness and confidence as they adopt new roles in their play. Clay/Play dough: While it may seem too simple, but play dough is a phenomenal play-based learning product that can be bought from a store or made at home using simple kitchen ingredients. It helps children refine their fine motor skills, dexterity, finger strength and agility, while also giving them a process-oriented game to play. It allows them to explore their own creativity as they create new things out of the mouldable clay. While most of the aforementioned games are part of indoor activities, outdoor activities for children also fall under play-based learning. Perhaps, outdoor play is one of the oldest forms of play across the world. Whether it is jumping in muddy puddles, climbing trees, or running around each other playing tag, this play makes children’s physical bodies stronger. Adventure sports and adventure activities such as rock climbing, cycling etc also serve as cardiovascular exercise, increasing oxygen and blood circulation. It also helps strengthen their muscles and hand-eye coordination. Apart from this, nowadays schools and parents both encourage outdoor activities with may also be calming and mindful. For example, gardening and nature walks can help children learn to regulate their emotions as they observe the beauty of nature around them. It also removes the child from a home environment of screens and gives them an opportunity for fresh air and even meaningful conversations with their family. Beyond the games and toys for kids, art and craft is yet another popular and loved activity. Drawing, colouring, painting and crafting enhance a child’s fine motor skills as well as their creative abilities. Children do not need any fancy or expensive equipment to create their own masterpiece! Websites such as YouTube, Pinterest and Google now offer thousands of ideas where children can use scrap newspapers, cardboard and bottles to create art! Once your child creates something, make sure to ask them to tell you more about it; this will further nurture their linguistic development and will also help you understand your child’s thoughts and feeling
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Understanding the Baby Sleeping Cycle: A Parent...
My newborn is sleeping too much! Is it ok? My newborn is not sleeping enough! What can I do? How do I make my newborn sleep? How much sleep is...
Understanding the Baby Sleeping Cycle: A Parent’s Guide
My newborn is sleeping too much! Is it ok? My newborn is not sleeping enough! What can I do? How do I make my newborn sleep? How much sleep is needed for my baby? My baby does not sleep at night, but sleeps all day! How do I fix this? Can I sleep with my newborn at night? As a new parent, we are sure you have thought about these questions at some point in your early parenting journey. These are the most common questions parents ask with regard to their newborns and their sleep patterns. Sleep is also one of the most common concerns parents have when they discuss their children’s health and habits, and everyone has a unique take on it. Some newborns sleep during normal hours, while others find it hard to fall asleep. Some newborns have long sleeping hours, while others thrive on power naps. Perhaps one of the hardest challenges for parents in the newborn phase is to establish a healthy sleeping schedule, which by no means is an easy task. We are here to share some essential sleep-related information that will help you tackle all your sleep-related questions. Scientific studies conducted on infant sleep show that there is a significant “positive association between sleep, memory, language, executive function, and overall cognitive development and physical growth” (Tham, Schneider & Broekman, 2017). There are innumerable research projects by child developmental psychologists who have been studying children’s sleep for decades, which continue to emphasise how important sleep is for our brain and body’s healthy development. Newborn sleep is a critical factor in healthy growth and development because this is the foundational stage of an individual’s life. Let us first understand what the basic sleep cycles are for infants. Newborns may sleep roughly 8–9 hours during the day and roughly 8–9 hours at night, where they wake up only to feed every few hours because of their small stomachs and new digestive systems (Standard Medicine—Children's Health). A baby may sleep for longer durations at a stretch in their period or might take just 30-45 minute naps after feeding. The total duration of newborn sleep in a day is roughly 14–17 hours on average. About half of these hours of sleeping, babies are in REM sleep, where they sleep lightly, they have dreams, and there is rapid eye movement back and forth. The rest of their sleep is Non-REM, where the baby transitions from drooping eyes and drowsiness to deep sleep where the baby does not move. Having understood the basics of sleep cycles in newborns, it is important to understand what the key signs are that your baby shows you when she is ready to sleep. Your baby will start to rub her eyes, yawn, get cranky or fussy, and start to look away instead of paying attention to you or her surroundings. At this stage, your baby may prefer to be fed, rocked, or sung to. These behaviours become sleep routines and allow the baby to develop an association between the action and sleeping. To enable a comfortable sleeping routine for your baby and you, parents need to be consistent in how and when they put their babies to sleep. While establishing clear routines and schedules is difficult with newborns, it paves the way for sleep routines when they are 6 months and older. Even with a newborn, parents must identify and stick to a bedtime routine, especially for night sleep. For example, parents can massage, bathe and feed the baby in the same sequence, followed by playing soft music or singing. If a baby is rocked to sleep, she may continue to prefer that method of sleeping even in the following months of her life. Recent sleep experts indicate that there is no strict rule against rocking or carrying a child to sleep, as it provides comfort, safety, and warmth to the infant. Bedtime routines must be developed based on the personal preferences of the parents; however, you must follow the same routine every day. This will help the child understand that it is time to sleep and will make the whole process easier, leading to the baby falling asleep independently. Another factor to keep in mind while establishing sleep routines is the environment of the child’s sleep. The baby’s room should have dimmed lights, as a darker room will signal your child’s brain that now it's time to sleep. A quiet and dark room also creates fewer opportunities for stimulating your baby before bedtime; this will reduce bedtime struggles. Additionally, while the safest option for a baby’s sleep is in a crib/cot, many Indian parents choose to co-sleep. In this situation, there should be no pillows or heavy blankets near a child’s face, as they may accidentally suffocate a newborn. The child must always sleep on her back on a flat surface. Millennial parents have now started finding information on “sleep training”; there has been a lot of debate on how “rocking to sleep” is a poor method of putting your baby to sleep, who should learn to sleep independently after a certain age (between 4-6 months). There are several well-known sleep training methods, some of which are described briefly as follows: 1. The Ferber Method: Also known as the “Check and Console” method, where you finish your bedtime routine, put your baby in their crib and leave the room for a few minutes. You then keep coming back to check on them and console them to fall asleep. You cannot rock or feed your baby to sleep as that hampers independent sleeping. 2. Cry It Out method by Weissbluth: Here, the parent finishes the bedtime routine, settles the baby in the crib (awake) and leaves the room. The parents will experience a lot of crying from the baby, but they are advised to not intervene and allow the child to sleep by herself without you present in the room. This is one of the most debated methods as many sleep consultants now highlight how detrimental so much crying can be for your infant baby. 3. Chair Method: After the baby’s bedtime routine, the parent settles the baby in the crib, but does not leave the room. They sit in a chair near the crib till the baby falls asleep, and every few days, the parents move their chair further away from the room. Every sleep consultant shares a different perspective on sleep training your baby, how soon to sleep train them and how to help them fall asleep without being dependent on you. If you are struggling with your baby’s sleep cycles, it is best to seek advice from a sleep expert. There is no “one size fits all” solution here; parents must choose a method of sleep training that suits their individual parenting styles. It is not easy to care for a newborn baby, because your body is exhausted from the constant feedings, night wakings, sleep deprivation and physical fatigue. This can also lead to a lot of emotional disturbances, especially for the mother, who has recently undergone severe hormonal changes during her pregnancy and birthing experiences. At this challenging stage, it is important to remember that every child is unique and may not fit into the average or “normal” sleep cycles of other babies. Instead of comparing your baby to others’, parents must gather more information on newborn sleep cycles, establishing healthy sleeping routines, safety during sleep time and above all, how to make this beautiful parenting experience happy for both you and your baby. If you have any questions or concerns about sleep in newborns, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. Happy parenting! 😊 Sources: Colleen de Bellefonds, C. E. (2023, February 24). Getting baby on a sleep schedule. What to Expect. https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/baby-sleep-schedule.aspx Stanford Medicine Children’s health. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health - Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. (n.d.). https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=newborn-sleep-patterns-90-P02632 Tham, E. K., Schneider, N., & Broekman, B. F. (2017, May 15). Infant sleep and its relation with cognition and growth: A narrative review. Nature and science of sleep. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5440010/
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Baby Growth and Developmental Milestones for th...
For an expecting mother, initially, the greatest fears are focused on the well-being of the baby growing inside the womb. Is my baby healthy inside? Is my delivery going to...
Baby Growth and Developmental Milestones for the First Year
For an expecting mother, initially, the greatest fears are focused on the well-being of the baby growing inside the womb. Is my baby healthy inside? Is my delivery going to be difficult? Will I be able to give birth to my child comfortably? However, when the baby actually arrives, most parents express heightened excitement and love, but also increased anxiety and worry about the newborn. From the moment you first hold your baby in your arms to the baby’s first birthday, every day is memorable because of the beautiful baby milestones. Your baby’s first smile, the first time she crawls, her first footsteps, her first words; everything gets stored in the treasure trove of your memories. To make your parenting journey easier and your child’s first year special, this article will help you understand which are the most essential milestones of child development and how parents can track these important factors of growth and development. Paediatricians, psychologists and medical experts have identified five key domains of the milestones in newborns. These can be categorised as physical development, cognitive development, social development, emotional development, and language development. Physical Development Physical development refers to all the physical aspects of a child's or newborn’s growth and development. For example, the child’s height, weight, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and five senses Rolling over, crawling, neck control, standing, walking, running, self-feeding, and the like are also part of the physical development in childhood. Cognitive Development The ability of a child to think, explore, find solutions to problems, acquire new knowledge, communicate, and pay attention are all part of a child’s cognitive development. Social Development Social development refers to a child’s ability to form and maintain relationships with her caregivers, extended family members and peers. Their interactions with other people pave the way for building their own identity across relationships and friendships over the next few years of their childhood. Their social skills are remarkably developed during preschool years, where a child has to interact with so many peers of his/her age outside the comfort of their homes. Emotional Development Emotional development refers to how a child can experience and share his/her feelings and emotions. It also requires an understanding of how others feel around him/her. Social and emotional development often go hand in hand with each other. Language development Language is the greatest tool of our human existence; it allows us to understand what others want and helps us to clearly express to others what we want. This language is developed very early, as a newborn is constantly exposed to his/her mother tongue. In fact, researchers have evidence to support that language development begins in utero, where a child inside the womb can constantly hear the mother’s voice and the voices of people around the mother. Every child develops at his/her own unique pace; some children walk early, some may talk early, and some may reach these milestones much after their first birthdays. Several important factors such as genetics and environment play key roles in determining how the child is growing and at what rate the child is developing. But, how do we understand whether these developmental rates are “normal” or concern-worthy? This is where developmental milestones are important. When a child achieves a developmental milestone, this can be compared to other children of the same age. It is essential for parents and paediatricians to take note of these milestones. The knowledge of these milestones helps you graph your own child’s development against the typical development of children in the same age group. A child who may reach his/her milestones earlier than those of his/her peers may be considered advanced, whereas a child who achieves his/her developmental milestones later than the typical age may be considered delayed. This recognition is crucial because it allows parents to seek medical advice and work towards assisting a delayed child to reach age-appropriate milestones of child development. Furthermore, a child’s first year is fundamental and foundational to his/her growth and development. The milestones of a newborn can pave the way for numerous other stages of development later as a toddler, school-going child, adolescent and adult. Here are some of the most important milestones of newborns and children before their first birthday (source: UNICEF Parenting): At 2 months of age, your infant should be showing signs of smiling at others, self-soothing by hand sucking and making eye contact with parents. She will also be making cooing noises and will begin to respond to sounds by turning towards them. She will also begin paying attention to people and objects and will also show fussiness. With respect to the physical development at 2 months, the baby will start to lift her head during tummy time and will be able to move her arms and legs. At 4 months of age, your baby will like to play with you, and will smile more spontaneously. She may also try to imitate your facial expressions and physical movements. Her communication will be clearer as her cries will indicate different needs (hunger, discomfort, exhaustion) and she will also begin to babble. The child will now be able to reach for toys with one hand and will also develop hand-eye coordination. Your 4-month-old baby will now also be able to hold her head up without support, push up to her elbows, roll over and even shake the toy in her hand. When your baby turns 6 months old, she may start to mimic sounds by babbling and will become more expressive with her emotions. She will develop a sense of differentiation between strangers and people she knows. Your baby will be able to start crawling and will also sit without support. By 9 months, your baby begins to stand with support and soon learns to stand without support also. She becomes very curious about movement and tries to move by holding onto furniture around. She will start to develop fear or anxiety of strangers and will express her feelings clearly. She can now communicate by pointing and bringing your attention to objects and people. She starts comprehending language better and may start using one or two simple words. Your baby’s first birthday is a remarkable turning point; the infancy stage of development is now coming to a close and your baby is now a toddler. You will be able to observe bigger language milestones, physical development and cognitive development as well. Emotionally, the child experiences separation anxiety when a parent leaves her or stranger anxiety when she is around new people. She has her preferences and favorites; toys, books, blankets etc. She may now say basic words like “mama”, “papa” “dada” “yes” “no” and will respond to your simple questions or requests. She will want to imitate your words and her babbling will start to make more linguistic sense as it converts to speech. She will also begin to wave to say “hi” or “bye”. Your toddler’s brain development is also rapid by her first birthday; she can find objects that are hidden, can follow directions, can put things into a box or take them out and can imitate your actions and movements too. Her physical development is also noteworthy, as she may start to take her first independent steps without support or while holding furniture. If you observe any of the following by your child’s first birthday, you should discuss your concern with your paediatrician: The child does not respond to loud noises. The child does not smile at people. The child does not latch properly. The child is unable to hold his/her head up. The child is not moving one or both of his/her eyes in any direction. The child is not making cooing/babbling sounds or forming words. The child is not attempting to grab objects near her. The child is not responding to his/her name. The child is not recognising her family. The child is not looking at the objects you are pointing to. While the aforementioned points may be red flags in your child’s development, it is important to remember that with the right guidance from a medical professional, your child’s delay in developmental milestones can be remedied. It is not unusual for some children to catch up after their first birthdays with the right care from parents, where their actions and activities are consciously designed to help the baby grow. We advise parents to consult developmental milestones charts available online on several parenting websites; this awareness can play a big role in making your expectations more realistic. Recognising what your child is typically expected to do at a certain age will allow you to design your playtime in a way, that creates an opportunity for your child to go to the next step. For example, expressive communication with your child may help her move from babbling to forming her first words. Putting toys on a small table and calling your child to come take them may enable her to crawl/walk towards you by using that table as a support. Above all, it is crucial to spend quality time with your baby in their first few years, as these years are most crucial for their brain and body development. Happy parenting 😊
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Glowing skin care routine for teens & adults: M...
Table of Contents Importance of a daily skincare routine for healthy and glowing skin Morning Skincare Routine Night Skincare Routine Additional Skincare Pro Tips Who doesn't want radiant, healthy,...
Glowing skin care routine for teens & adults: Morning to Night
Table of Contents Importance of a daily skincare routine for healthy and glowing skin Morning Skincare Routine Night Skincare Routine Additional Skincare Pro Tips Who doesn't want radiant, healthy, and glowing skin? Whether you're a teenager navigating the turbulent waters of puberty or an adult combating the signs of ageing, it's no secret that a well-planned skincare routine is the foundation of healthy and beautiful skin. Let’s explore the importance of a daily skincare routine and how you can adapt your daily skincare regimen to the changing seasons, especially with winter on the horizon. Importance of a daily skincare routine for healthy and glowing skin Your skin is your body's largest organ, which helps protect you from environmental stressors, regulating your body temperature, and maintaining overall health. Neglecting your skin can lead to acne, premature ageing, and a dull complexion. So, a daily skincare routine is your way of ensuring that your skin stays healthy, youthful, and radiant. Here’s Why: Cleansing removes dirt, excess oil, and impurities from your skin, preventing clogged pores and acne breakouts. Hydrating and moisturizing keep your skin nourished and moisturized, preventing dryness, flakiness, and fine lines. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, promotes cell turnover, and reveals a fresh, glowing complexion. Protecting your skin with sunscreen can shield it from UV damage and nourish it with antioxidants. As you age, your skin needs extra care to maintain its elasticity and firmness. Specialized products can help combat fine lines and wrinkles. Morning Skincare Routine Your morning skincare routine for dry skin is all about prepping your skin for the day ahead. Start your day with a refreshing and invigorating morning skincare routine: Cleanser: Begin by cleansing your face with a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser to remove any impurities that accumulate while you sleep. Toner: Apply a soothing and hydrating toner to balance your skin's pH and prepare it to absorb the upcoming products. CITTA’s Pure Rose Water and Hydrating Mists with Rose and Aloe Vera can be your go-to toner, as they are free from harsh chemicals and fragrance and are gentle on the skin. The purest natural ingredients in our mists can effectively work together to keep your skin hydrated and soothed for longer hours. This can be a versatile addition to the skincare routine for men and women. Serum: Choose a serum containing antioxidants, like vitamin C, to protect your skin from environmental damage and boost collagen production. Moisturizer: Apply a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness throughout the day. Sunscreen: Never skip sunscreen! Choose a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Night Skincare Routine Your nighttime skincare routine is all about rejuvenation and repair. Follow these steps to help your skin recover and replenish while you sleep: Makeup Remover/Cleansing Oil: If you wear makeup, remove it with a makeup remover or a cleansing oil. This is a very important step for your night skincare routine. Cleanser: Follow up with a cleanser to wash away any remaining impurities and ensure your pores are clean. Exfoliation (2-3 times a week): Gently exfoliate with a chemical exfoliant, like glycolic acid or lactic acid, to remove dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover. This step should not be done daily. Toner: Use the same toner as in your morning skincare routine to restore your skin's pH balance. Treatment (if needed): Apply targeted treatments for specific concerns, such as acne or fine lines. Serum: Use a serum with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, or peptides to target your specific skincare concerns. Eye Cream: Gently apply an eye cream to target the delicate skin around your eyes and combat puffiness and dark circles. Moisturizer: Use a slightly thicker, hydrating night cream to nourish and repair your skin. CITTA’s Moisturizing Baby Balm could be a better choice. It is a thick blend of 8 natural oils, shea butter and Vitamin E— that can nourish and moisturize your skin deeply while helping prevent rashes. Additional Skincare Pro Tips Now that you have a solid skincare routine for both morning and night, let's talk about how to adapt it to the changing seasons. As winter approaches, your skin's needs change due to colder and drier air. Here are some tips for your winter skincare arsenal: Hydrating Mask: In the winter, your skin can become dehydrated. Incorporate a hydrating mask once a week to restore moisture and keep your skin supple. Thicker Moisturizer: Swap out your lightweight moisturizer for a richer, oil-based one. Look for ingredients like natural oils, shea butter, and vitamin E to lock in moisture. CITTA’s Moisturizing Balm for babies, kids, and adults can be the best choice as a thicker moisturizer. This baby moisturizer has coconut oil, almond oil, rice bran oil, soybean oil, turmeric oil, basil oil, camphor oil, olive oil, shea butter and vitamin E that work in synergy to keep your skin moisturized for longer hours, prevent rashes due to its anti-microbial properties and effectively fight dryness while making your skin soft and supple. Lip Balm: Don't forget about your lips! Invest in a good-quality lip balm to prevent chapping and dryness. Gentle Cleansers: Switch to a gentle, sulfate-free cleanser to avoid stripping your skin's natural oils. CITTA’s Natural Foaming Baby Wash can be a meaningful addition to a skincare routine for oily skin. It has coconut oil, aloe vera and rice protein that can gently cleanse your skin, prevent bacterial growth and rashes, maintain optimum skin pH and keep your skin hydrated. Sunscreen: Yes, Even in Winter! UV rays are present year-round. Continue using sunscreen daily to protect your skin. Never forget this part of your skincare routine. Gentler Exfoliation: Reduce the frequency of exfoliation in the winter to avoid over-drying your skin. Once a week is usually sufficient. Body Lotion: Extend your skincare routine to your body by using a nourishing body lotion to combat dry, itchy skin. You can use CITTA Baby Balm, better than baby cream or body lotion, on your body. Due to its thick texture, usage is less. This baby balm could be the best solution for dry elbows, cracked feet, and dry hands. For new moms and moms-to-be, this can be your go-to solution for dry bellies and baby bumps. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. Diet: Incorporate foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, to nourish your skin. A glowing skincare routine is your ticket to healthy, radiant skin, whether you're a teenager or an adult. A consistent morning and night skincare routine and adapting it to the changing seasons can help you maintain your skin's vitality and radiance. Beautiful skin is a reflection of your commitment to self-care, so make it a priority in your daily life. With the right routine and products, you'll be on your way to a luminous complexion that's sure to turn heads!
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Table of Contents: What Is the Purpose of Facial Toner? List of Ingredients to Avoid Different Uses of a Face Toner Why Choose CITTA's Pure Rose Water Mist and Hydrating...
Unveiling the Beauty Secret: Different Ways to Use CITTA Face Mist
Table of Contents: What Is the Purpose of Facial Toner? List of Ingredients to Avoid Different Uses of a Face Toner Why Choose CITTA's Pure Rose Water Mist and Hydrating Mist with Aloe Vera and Pure Rose? CITTA Pure Rose Water Mist CITTA Hydrating Mist with Aloe Vera and Rose FAQs Ever pondered whether your skincare routine is missing a secret ingredient that could make all the difference? Well yes, it's the facial toners, unsung hero of our skincare squad. You might be scratching your head, thinking, "What's the deal with these toners anyway?" Here's your answer - with numerous perks, these magical potions (we meant face mists) can just transform your skincare game, leaving your skin feeling radiant and looking as fresh as morning sunrise. What Is the Purpose of Facial Toner? A toner, sometimes known as a mist sprayer, is a skincare product used to balance the pH levels of your skin, get rid of any remaining pollutants, keep your skin toned and make your skin ready to absorb moisturizers and serums. Various face toners contain harmful chemicals that can have potential impact on your skin, so it's better to avoid those face mist and keep your skin protected. Face mist sprayer, is actually a transitional step between cleansing and moisturizing, however CITTA's face toners can also keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. Here are some basic functions of a face mist sprayer: Balancing pH Levels In order to keep your skin's pH from being either overly acidic or too alkaline, facial toners help restore the natural pH balance of your skin. For healthy skin, this balance is essential. Cleansing Residue There may still be some dirt, oil, or makeup residue even after using the cleanser. Using face toners with cleansers help cleaning the remaining residue to give your skin a flawless look. Hydration Face toner goes beyond simple cleansing. They provide a hydrating base for moisturizer and make, moisturize and calms your skin, and prevent bacterial growth on your skin. Tightening Pores Oily skin toners help tighten and reduce pores, making your skin look smoother and flawless. Ingredients to Avoid Choose your skincare ingredients mindfully! This is what parents and grandparents taught us, when it comes to protecting our skin. While choose a facial toner, being mindful about ingredients that are harsh on your skin and contains chemicals should be your paramount importance. Avoid ingredients such as alcohol, parabens, artificial fragrances, and sulfates, as they can strip natural oils from your skin that lead to dryness and sensitivity. These ingredients can take a toll on your skin causing allergic reactions and irritations. CITTA's face mists are free from these harmful ingredients, keep your skin protected while keeping the environment safe and sustainable too. Different Uses of a Face Toner Facial toners offer a multitude of benefits and can be used in various ways to enhance your skincare routine. Here are some of the different ways you can incorporate our face mists into your daily regimen: Toner After cleansing your face, spritz CITTA's face mist onto your skin. This not only balances your skin's pH but also provides hydration and primes your skin for the next steps in your routine. Primer Before applying makeup, use the mist as a primer. It creates a smooth canvas for makeup application and helps makeup last longer. Mid-Day Refresh Keep our easy-to-carry CITTA Mists bottle in your bag and spritz throughout the day to refresh and rejuvenate your skin, especially when it feels tired or dull. This is the best toner for dry skin. Mix with Face Masks Enhance the efficacy of your face masks by mixing them with CITTA's face toner. This combination infuses your skin with the benefits of Damask Roses and Aloe Vera, leaving it glowing and refreshed. Hydrate on the Go Whether you're on a long flight or stuck in an air-conditioned office, a quick spritz of the mist will combat dryness and maintain skin hydration. Why Choose CITTA's Pure Rose Water Mist and Hydrating Mist with Aloe Vera and Pure Rose? With CITTA's commitment to combining the best of Indian traditional skin care regimen and modern science, our face mists with the unique blend of purest natural ingredients can be your everyday skincare arsenal. Here's why: Pure Rose Water Mist Crafted with the finest Damask Roses from Kannauj, CITTA's Pure Rose Water Mist combines traditional Indian skincare wisdom with science to fight signs of ageing and give your skin a youthful, healthy glow naturally. Naturally fragrant and hydrating, this mist is the perfect fix for tired and dull skin. The antioxidant properties of Rose help protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors like pollution and UV radiation, while its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritated skin. Rose extracts also tone the skin effectively, tighten skin pores, and lock in moisture — helping to fight signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. Pure Rose Water Mist can fit into your skincare routine as a toner or primer, and can also be mixed with face masks to enhance their results. Hydrating Mist with Aloe Vera and Pure Rose CITTA's Hydrating Mist with Rose & Aloe Vera combines traditional Indian skincare wisdom with science to naturally hydrate and rejuvenate dry, dull, and tired skin. It is made with the finest Damask Roses from Kannauj and soothing Aloe Vera. The anti-ageing properties of Rose reduce the appearance of fine lines and tighten pores. The hydrating, anti-microbial, and pH-balancing properties of Aloe Vera keep the skin healthy. These two work together as a dry skin toner to protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors like pollution and UV radiation and soothe irritated skin. Hydrating Mist with Rose & Aloe Vera can fit into your skincare routine as a toner or primer and can also be mixed with face masks to enhance their results. FAQs: Now, let's address some common questions about using face toners: 1. When should I use face toner? Face toner is best used after cleansing and before applying serums or moisturizers. It helps prepare your skin to absorb these products more effectively. 2. Can we use face toner daily? Yes, you can use a face toner daily as part of your skincare routine. However, it's essential to choose a toner with gentle and natural ingredients like CITTA's face mists to avoid over-drying or irritating your skin 3. Can I leave the toner on my face overnight? While most mist sprayers are designed for immediate application, CITTA Face Mists are alcohol-free and gentle. Leaving them on overnight can enhance hydration and provide additional benefits. 4. Does toner have side effects? When you choose a face mist sprayer with natural ingredients like CITTA's face mists, the risk of side effects is minimal. However, some toners with harsh chemicals can cause dryness, redness, or irritation. Always perform a patch test and choose products that suit your skin type. CITTA's Pure Rose Water Mist and Hydrating Mist with Aloe Vera and Pure Rose offer a multitude of benefits and can be seamlessly integrated into your skincare routine. Whether you use them as toners, primers, hydration, or mask enhancers, these mists harness the power of nature to promote youthful, healthy, and radiant skin. Say goodbye to dullness and hello to a revitalized complexion with CITTA's face mists.
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