SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 (PAGE 4) BEAUTY TIPS "I haven't done a massy film Avoiding common makeup mistakes Shahnaz Husain hence the black-colored tip and the name “blackhead.” 8. Adolescents do not need to worry about acne as they Everybody makes mistakes, but make-up lovers defi- will soon grow out of it. before" Patani on 'Radhe' nitely need a bit more practice as they seem to happen at the This is absolutely wrong advice. Actually, adolescents worst possible moment like when you’re running late for a need protective and corrective care for acne, because it can Working on a film is a time- film is set to be released theatrically in over 40 countries kitty party . Women have good instincts when it comes to spread and cause extensive scarring. Acne can be prevented with necessary protocols and will also air on the pay-per- beauty routine, but their everyday routine is actually full of and controlled with appropriate daily care. consuming process and that is view broadcast platform Zee Plex. A lot of effort beauty blunders. Woman make whole lot of experimenta- 9. Stretch marks only form after pregnancy. has gone into the making of the film, Patani tion in make up routine in their desire to create a perfect Not true. Stretch marks can form even before pregnancy, why actor Disha Patani said, adding it feels right to bring out matte effect. as they are caused due to loss of skin elasticity. This occurs believes one has to really be "Radhe" right to the audience in the Women keep hours of struggling in front of the mirror when there is weight loss after weight gain. comfort and safety of their homes. to get their make-up right. The only problem is, sometimes 10. Sunscreens need not be applied in winter. "Life is at a standstill, it seems they don't know what that change should be. The makeup Sunscreens need to be applied in winter too, especially excited about the projects products aren't the most foolproof tools on the planet. that time has stopped. We don't since we spend more time out in the sun. Sunscreens help to they take up. Actually, they require lot of trial and error to avoid a beau- protect the skin from harmful UV rays. know what is going to happen. ty disaster. Last year went and passed by. You 11. If there is hair loss, massage of the head with oil will The "fun" element in "Radhe: Your We’ve got ways you might be doing your makeup blun- promote hair growth. Most Wanted Bhai", along with director don't remember much of it. I feel ders and why they may be throwing a wrench in your rou- it is a blessing to have a release This is also not true. If there is hair loss, the roots are Prabhudheva and Bollywood superstar tine. weak and massage can cause more hair to fall out. While Salman Khan, made Patani say yes to and I am more than happy and 1. Washing the face with soap and water is a good cleans- grateful that the film is finally massaging, avoid rub- the action film, slated to start streaming ing method. bing. Actually, move releasing in the best possible on multiple platforms, including OTT No. Actually, soap does the skin of the scalp and DTH services.. way." The actor, who previ- not remove make-up, dirt with fingertips in small The 28-year-old actor plays Diya, an ously worked with Khan in and pollutants so efficient- circular movements. independent woman and the sister of the 2019 blockbuster ly. Moreover, most soaps 12. One should Abhyankar (Jackie Shroff), the senior "Bharat", said she has are alkaline. They not only apply heavy foundation disrupt the normal acid- of police officer Radhe (Khan). become comfortable on oily skin. alkaline balance, but also with the star after Many think that "Making a film takes a lot of make the skin dry. collaborating for the foundation is a must time from six months to a 2. Washing the face year, maybe, so you better second time. during the hot and "I was initially with soap and water sever- like what you are doing. al times is good for greasy humid season, espe- In the case of 'Radhe', I intimidated by cially for oily skin. Salman sir. He is and problem skin. liked the script. It is No, this is not true. The Actually, the founda- the biggest star of a fun, massy film. I skin should not be washed tion never seems to last like watching such the country. With with soap and water more and makes the face movies. time we got com- than twice a day. Soaps make the skin too alkaline and this look streaky or blotchy. "I haven't fortable and it actually predisposes it to bacterial attack, leading to prob- Foundation need not be applied, especially during the day. done a massy has been a lems like acne. The compact powder may be used. Like foundation, it is film before. I great experi- 3. Salon Facial Massages are good for all skin types. available in different shades. It reduces the oily look and was very excit- ence working Salon facials include facial massage with creams. Oily provides a smooth skin texture. ed to be work- with him. He is skins should not be massaged with creams, as this stimulates 13. Plenty of powder should be applied to the skin to ing on this so humble and the oil glands further. A facial for oily skins should comprise reduce oiliness. film. Besides, to helpful," she only of cleansing, exfoliation, toning, mask and protection. Powders do help to reduce oiliness in summer, but less have a great added. On working 4. Cream should be applied on the skin and left on all should be applied. Dust off excess powder with cotton wool. director and a with Prabhudheva, night. Too much powder can make the face streaky or blotchy, due major star is Patani said the direc- The skin can only absorb that much and no more. In fact, to perspiration. Powder also tends to settle where there are like an added tor and Khan like to the pores should be free of cream when we sleep. However, tiny lines, like around the eyes. So, it is necessary to dust off bonus," she improvise on the set, if the skin is very dry, a light liquid moisturiser can be excess powder. applied after wiping off excess cream with moist cotton wool. told . which was a new expe- 14. Frequent washing of the hair is harmful. 5. Applying cream around the eyes at night and leaving it At a time rience for her. "Prabhu This is one of the most common myths. Washing does not when theatres sir likes to improvise on helps to prevent wrinkles. This is a wrong practice. Actually, the area around the harm the hair. It is the product you use that can. It can even are shut in and Salman sir also eyes is very delicate and thinner than most other areas. be washed every day provided one uses a mild shampoo and many parts of adds his own things, Cream should never be left on all night around the eyes. A use very little of it. the country owing especially his sense of special under-eye cream should be applied and removed 15. The more shampoo you use, the cleaner the hair. to the second wave humour. I am not used to after ten minutes. This the wrong notion needs clarification too. It is not the of the COVID-19 pan- doing this. I am used to 6. A normal skin does not need routine skincare. amount of shampoo, but how well you rinse the hair after- demic, Bareilly-born being prepared before This is a common misconception. All skins need daily wards with water which helps to remove all residues. Patani said it is a "bless- going on set. So, it was the care, to remove the pollutants and dirt that settle on the skin, 16. Brushing the hair 100 times a day makes the hair ing" to have her film up hard part for me in a way. as well as to protect and maintain their health and beauty. healthy and shiny. for a release. However, it has been a delight 7. Blackheads are collections of dirt in the pores. Actually, this does the hair no good and can even damage "Radhe" was earlier scheduled to arrive in theatres on to work on this film." Backed by Salman Khan Films and This is not correct. Blackheads are caused by the collec- the hair. If the hair is oily, it can make it more so, by stimu- May 22 last year but was delayed due to the pandemic. Reel Life Production Private Limited, "Radhe" is pro- tion of hardened sebum (the skin’s natural oil). Since the lating the oil glands. Also starring Randeep Hooda and Gautam Gulati, the duced by Salma Khan and Sohail Khan. pore is open, the tip is exposed to the air and gets oxidized, (The author is an international fame beauty expert and is called Herbal Queen of India) HEALTHLINES Joint Pains and COVID 19 Towards the Dr Manuj Wadhwa healthy and fit in life is of utmost importance. A few remedies and measures that can be takenat DOUBTS TO BE CLEARED: home to relieve joint pains: Can joint pains be caused due to COVID-19? * Keep a check on your weightthat otherwise causes journey of Do you need to get a COVID test done ,if you suddenly excessive stress on your joints develop fatigue, joint pains and muscle aches without any * Exercise regularly and stay active- doing low impact other evident COVID -19 symptom? and stretching exerciseslike walking,cycling,yoga can Can joint pains still bother you even after recovery help improve joint and muscle strength. parenthood from COVID-19? * Maintain right postures. Avoid sedentary lifestyle. The answer to all these questions is -YES * Ice, heat, rest : IVF is the highest form of treatment and COVID -19 - The biggest challenge * ApplyIce - to relieve pain and swelling 15-20 mins some have this only as the option and others Coronavirus has created a havocand a global health several times a day. have this as the last option crisis. Lockdowns, quarantine, social distancing ,masks, * Heat- heating pad can relieve the muscle spasm Broadly classifying indications can be PPE kits, sanitizers, oxygen are the most frequently used around the joint. tubal, uterine, ovarian, male, unexplained and heard words in this so called New normal COVID era * Rest-Do not over exert and give rest to the joint when 7) How you see corona can impact .With the emergence of newer mutations the spectrum of needed. pregnancy and fertility potential disease has expanded significantly involving multiple * RICE treatment method(rest, ice, compression and Corona pandemic we all facing and its organs.Clinical manifestations of the disease are also var- elevation) is beneficial to manage joint inflammations a very difficult situation we all facing ied in different individuals.Many of the symptoms of the * Over-the-counter medications :NSAIDS- non more so its a new kind virus (threat) which no one clearly knows as how to tackle.There are varied observations over Corona virus can Dr Richa Sharma, Dr Amit Basnotra period its there with some showing there is an impact with Dear Readers, We Thank all of you for appreciatiating our some showing no impact. Definitely time only van tell but cause permanent better to take as much precautions as possible to avoid catch- damage to some write ups which encourage us to do more further. In this ing corona and stay safe as it has an unpredicatble course article we have tried to sum up the various queries which 8) Surrogacy status and challenges vital organs like ART bill for ART centres and for surrogacy was presented couples may have in mind some of which they may ask the lungs, heart, in Rajya Sabha in 2020 and is awaiting for more than a treating doctor and some may remain in their mind only decade to become law.New Bill helpful in some aspects and brain, kidney and due to hesitation and many other reasons but to be aware too strict in some other aspect.I think if it becomes law def it can worsen exist- will help check functioning of centres which are mushroom- and seek information is important so that you can make a ing like anything with unqualified and unauthorized people ing arthritis but decision with open mind. into it as there is nio check but it needs some laxation consid- no long term ering welfare of the couples.With time we can come to know 1) How pregnancy happens naturally and how how it goes but so far suggested no age limitations there,sur- effects or damage much fertility naturally ? rogacy banned for international even international donors Ans= For a natural pregnancy to happen we need healthy cannot be taken and surrogacy is more of willing than com- to bones and eggs, sperms, patent fallopian tubes and fertile womb and of mercial with no compensation so definitely it wont be easy to joints has been course regular unprotected intercourse to happen and if all apply than done goes well then fecundity rate of human species is 2-5%.It 9) What is IVF and steps of IVF reported yet. sounds very low as we maynot be coming across the infertile IVF is invitro fertilization or test tube baby and it involes couples around us. For a young fertile couple, the chances of various steps- preivf to ivf to postivf stage pregnancy are between 20-37% during the first three Pre IVF- when you prepare the couple for treatment months.The chance of success increases to 80% by one year IVF- Involves stimulation phase followed by retrieval coronavirus mimic the typical symptoms of a viral infec- steroidal anti inflammatory like aspirin,ibuprofen, and 90% after two years of trying.Women over the age of 35 phase and at last Implantation phase(Embryo Transfer) tion or flu syndrome with muscle aches(myalgias) or naproxen, acetaminophenor paracetamolare helpful . and men over the age of 50 have lower fertility rates Joint pains (Arthralgia) Post IVF- its a very crucial phase as its generally with lots Topical treatmentcan be used for local applicationto 2) What is Infertility of hopes and expectations and above that waiting of 14 days Common symptomslike fatigue ,fever, cough, sore relieve pain. Its inability to conceive after one year of unprotected which adds to stress further ,throat, running nose, headache, loss of smell and taste, * Diet and Vitamins : Take a well balanced and a intercourse 10) What impact my age has on treatment when vomiting, diarrhea, foggy brain, muscle aches- wholesome diet. Include green leafy vegetables, ginger, 3) What are various causes of infertility its an artifical process hip,knee,shoulder,neck pain and joint pains are being turmeric to boost your immunity. Also include fruits, It can be male, female, comined and unexplained factors. observed in patients testing positive for COVID. nuts, berries and seeds in your diet.Take multivitamins Age of the female partner plays a pivotol role in IVF treat- Now we see a rise which can be both absolute and relative. ment even its articial process as we need good quality and In some patients COVID related joint pain occur 3-4 and antioxidantsas per the advice of doctor. Avoid Absolute as there is actual rise due to various environmental appropriate quantity eggs which keep on declining with weeks after recovery from COVID -19. At this stage other eating oily and processed foods, sweets, spices, aerated and lifetsyle factors and relative as more accessibility and age.In females,there are fixed number of eggs they are born symptoms seen in early phase of COVID like fever, drinks. Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake. awareness with varied options which is a plus point but with and there are no ways to improve it and it declines as one coughare no longer there. In post-Covid patients it indi- * Keep well hydrated : Drink a lot of water minus point is upsurge in the unethical prcatices for which cates an autoimmune attack on joints leading to inflam- * Consult your doctor : lack of education and illiteracy are major factors age especially after 30 years age and more fast(exponentially) mation. * If symptoms worsen or there is no relief 4) What are various treatment options for infer- after 35 years age.Even male age has an impact on the out- Corona virus can cause permanent damage to some *After 3 months also you are still experiencing muscle tility come. Irrespective with advanced age there is a rise in the risk vital organs like lungs, heart, brain ,kidney and can wors- and joint pains Treatment options follow a hierarchy ranging from Timed of certain congenital anomalies and more so if there are en existing arthritis but no long term effects or damage to * Joint swelling Intercourse with ovulation induction to IUI, IVF, ICSI and comorbidties like Diabtes Mellitus. bones and joints has been reported yet. * Increasing weakness or numbness Third Party Reproduction (Donor Eggs, Donor Sperms and We Hope our article must have helped to solving various Some patients may also experience muscle aches as a It's time for all of us to contribute in this war against Surrogacy) queries as we believe if you have right and required informa- the deadly virus by abiding to all the COVID norms, vac- side effect of the COVID - 19vaccine. These are usually 5) What is incidence of infertility in India and tion then your half things are done and you can proceed fur- cinate ourselves and our families to break the chain of temporary and resolve after a few days. worldwide ther with a stress free and relaxed mind which definitely one COVID spread in the community. Staying fit VS Corona Approx 10-15% couples suffering with variation as part of of the factor in improving the pregnancy chances.Do write us At the rate with which the Pandemic is engulfing (The author is Chairman & Executive Director Elite Institutes of Country and world and even state to state and race to race for any suggestions.Stay Safe and Stay Healthy human lives, it definitely has taught us a lesson that being Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement PARAS Hospitals Panchkula/ SHALBY, IVY 6) What all indicates there is no choice but IVF (The authors are Senior IVF Consultant Delhi NCR and Senior Hospitals Mohali) Gastroentrologist)