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Sleeping masks 🎭 have become a favourite element in skincare routines, and also promise glowing skin 🤠🤠😎 while you sleep.

𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕?

The answer is not so simple, just like most things in skincare. 😵‍💫

Let's look at both sides one by one!🧐🤨

Benefits of occasional use (1-2 times a week) :

1) Hydration: Sleeping masks contain hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. These ingredients attract and lock in moisture, making your skin feel hydrated. This is especially helpful for dry skin types. 🤓

2) Skincare Treatment: Different masks are suitable for different skincare concerns. To brighten your complexion, opt for vitamin C, to soothe irritation, you can go for Centella Asiatica, and to combat signs of ageing, retinol is really effective. 😬

3) Cell Repair: Your skin undergoes a natural renewal process during the night. Some masks have AHAs and BHAS, which exfoliate dead skin cells. This makes your skin smooth and radiant. 🌞

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲:👺👹👿🎃

1) Overexfoliation : Some masks contain exfoliating acids (AHAS/BHAS) which may disrupt the skin barrier, causing dryness, irritation, and increased sensitivity. 👹
2) Clogged pores: Rich masks can be too heavy for oily or acne-prone skin, which can even clog pores and cause breakouts. 😈
3) Disrupted natural balance: Using any skincare product in excess can disrupt your skin's natural ability to make moisture and oils. This can create a dependency on masks.👺

So, how often should you use a sleeping mask⁉️
It depends on your skin type and needs‼️

Here are some quick guidelines that can help you ensure safe and effective use of sleeping masks:

🫥Dry skin: 2-3 times a week for extra hydration.
🙂Normal skin: 1-2 times a week for a boost.
🫠Oily or acne-prone skin: Once a week or less (choose a lightweight formula)
😖Sensitive skin: Patch test first and use sparingly.

How to use sleeping masks?
1. Apply to clean, dry skin after your usual nighttime routine🌠
2. Spread it evenly on your skin 💫
3. Wash it off in the morning with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser.💦

What are the things to keep in mind?
"While sleeping masks are not generally safe⚠️, they may cause harm to the skin. Always pay attention to your skin's response to something new. If you experience even slight irritation, stop using it as it may worsen the skin health.❌" Also, keep in mind that sleeping masks are just an add-on to your regular skincare routine and not a replacement for moisturizer or sunscreen.
Follow the usage instructions carefully and don't use it in excess.🙅‍

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strongly urged consumers and food vendors across India to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving, and storing food items.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged food vendors and consumers to stop using newspapers for packing, storing, and serving food items, with immediate effect. Reportedly, the food regulator said that the ink used in newspapers contains certain chemicals that can pose various health risks.

According to FSSAI, the printing ink contains "various bioactive materials" that can be harmful to health. "The ink used in newspapers contains various bioactive materials with known negative health effects, which can contaminate food and lead to health issues when ingested"

The report further reads that the ink may have chemicals such as lead and heavy metals that can enter the human body through the food served or wrapped in newspaper. "Moreover, newspapers are often subjected to various environmental conditions during distribution, making them susceptible to contamination by bacteria, viruses or other pathogens that may transfer to the food, potentially causing foodborne illnesses," FSSAI warned.

The food regulatory body has also notified the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, which prohibits the use of newspapers or similar materials for storing, packing, or wrapping food. According to the regulation, consumers and vendors must avoid using newspapers to cover or serve edible items. Newspapers should also not be used to absorb excess oil from fried foods like samosa or pakodas.

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