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Summer weather can bring about so many skin issues such as burned skin, dried out skin and even oily skin. Pair that with wearing a mask on and you're just about maxed out on how to handle your latest chin or forehead breakout. Beauty expert Bahar is here with skin school to help you choose between different products and maximize their effectiveness to help ease whatever skin issues have come your way this summer.

 

1. Ferulic Acid

What is it: Antioxidant battling free-radical damage like spots and fine lines AND works BEST when combined with Vit. C & E, as FA makes *them* more stable, like a superhero team (The Stabilizers) Names to look for: Ferulic Acid(FA) Best found in: Leave-on products like serums, creams When to use it: Ideal for a.m. use, as it couples SO well with vitamin C (which is ideally used during the day) Avoid: Using it with exfoliating acids like glycolic, lactic etc - try to keep those to your nighttime routine, instead

 

2. Bifida Ferment Lysate

What is it: Probiotic  & skin conditioner - can help balance out skins microflora, which improves the skin's barrier and PH levels (this means it's a happy place) Names to look for: Bifida Ferment Lysate Best found in: Cleansers, serums, essences, moisturizers, masks When to use it: Good for a.m. and p.m. use

 

3. Salicylic Acid

What is it:  Exfoliant, remove excess oil, reduce white and blackheads Names to look for: Salicylic Acid aka Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Best found in: Spot treatments, serums, lotions When to use it:  a.m. OR p.m. (use one exfoliant at a time)

 

4. Hemp Seed Oil

What is it: Oil - Gamma Linoleic Acids, which are high in Omega-6 & 3 fatty acids. They can reduce inflammation, regulate oil production (great for oily or acneic skin) Names to look for: Hemp oil, Hemp seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, NOT to be mistaken for CBD oil - this contains no CBD compounds Best found in: Creams, lotions, facial oil blends When to use it: Day and night, depending on the formula  

Giving birth is stressful for any mother on a regular day, now throw in COVID and it's a special "baby-crazy" moment. Whether your pregnant with your first child or the eighth, this list is perfect for any family that's about to get a little bigger.

Mom's bag:

• Extra PJ's - You will want something comfy to change into after being in your birthing gown
• Adult Diapers - Otherwise they will give you a massive pad, the size of a pillowcase and you will try and fit that in your underwear. It is uncomfortable and ridiculous so wear the adult diapers.
• Comfortable underwear- When the bleeding slows down and you can wear normal sized pads, you will be happy you have some full back granny panties
• Robe and/or blanket (they don't have good ones in the hospital) - the blankets in the hospital are not made for comfort or even warmth. A favourite blanket will make you feel more comfortable and cozier in this unfamiliar place
• Favourite Pillow - Pillow options are brutal. The smell of home and home comfort will be welcome after you've gone through giving birth.
• Snacks and Favourite Drink -Even if you don't want this during labour when it is all over, you will be ravenous. Bring some comfort foods. There should be a microwave on site for you to use. Also, you've waited for 9 months so don't forget your celebratory bottle of bubbly!
• Slippers or Warm Socks -Again, comfort. My feet were always cold.
• Going Home outfit (comfy sweats and sweater) - comfort! And it will be nice to put on fresh clothes before you go home to start your new life.
• Mask - You can't go anywhere without a mask these days, especially a hospital.
• Toothbrush + deodorant + toothpaste - Just so you don't feel gross
• Chargers! - Imagine a long labour and then not being able to take a picture of your little one or call your parents or order sushi to your hospital room because your phone died? Bring chargers.

 

For the baby's bag

• Going Home Outfit- they need something to wear on the way home.
• Receiving blankets/Muslin Blankets - these blankets are multi-purpose. I like to have extra to practice swaddling with a nurse, for practicing skin to skin and for putting over your baby in the car seat
• Hats -Babies lose so much heat through their heads. It's important to keep them warm.
• Car Seat - You cannot leave the hospital without a car seat!

 

For Dad's bag

• Clean underwear -Please don't smell bad. I cannot have you near me during labour and have you smell bad
• Clean shirt -See above
• Toothbrush + deodorant + toothpaste - If you will be close to me, please have a nice breath.
• Snacks + Drink- Men get hungry too
• Mask - See above