Skincare Secrets, High Tea and More With VLCC!

Hi loves! It’s been a while I know, but if you’ve been following my Instagram and Snapchat you’d have seen that I was away at home in Delhi the past week. I spent some quality time at home, and also went to all my favourite places. Just before I left, I had the chance to experience an amazing session, #VLCCStyleStatements, with experts from VLCC. Read on to know everything we talked about!

VLCC has established itself over decades as an expert when it comes to slimming – according to their website, they have 236 locations in 122 cities and across 11 countries! I’m sure you all must have seen their famous slimming transformation ads around. But did you know the entire range of beauty and wellness services they offer? This includes specialized facials, laser treatments and other beauty services as well. They also have a well-known line of beauty and personal care products.

When it comes to skincare and cosmetic treatments, the first and foremost approach they take is to assess your overall health. When they understand all the factors that could influence your issue, right from genetics to specific hormonal conditions to your lifestyle, they create a plan customized for you.
I and other beauty bloggers reached the VLCC centre in HSR Layout, one of the biggest centres I’ve seen so far on a Saturday morning to meet with Sushmita, Category Manager – Beauty for VLCC over some delicious snacks and a pampering foot massage. Here are some of the things we talked about!

Skincare regime for the mid-to-late 20s: The most important skincare routine is cleansing, toning and exfoliating. Exfoliating needs to be done twice a week with a gentle scrub. Next comes moisturizing and sun protection. Sun protection is something we all tend to neglect and Sushmita told us how sunscreen helps protect our skin even from the lights in our offices. So sunscreen with a good SPF of about 30 should be the last step in our beauty routines. The ageing process starts at age 25 itself, so you must invest time in a good skincare regimen that includes these steps from then itself.

Acne treatment: The root causes of acne can be many, ranging from hormonal imbalances to PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disorder) which is quite common in women and often undiagnosed. The first step in properly treating acne is to find the root cause of it and then work towards getting rid of it gradually. VLCC offers consultations with their experts for those who have acne and a step-by-step treatment customized for your skin type.

Vampire facials: Though we all first heard of this facial through Kim Kardashian, vampire facials are considered to be super effective with providing clear skin and for their anti-ageing ability. Also known as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy, it involves taking blood from your arm, and after treating it, the platelet-rich blood plasma from the blood is injected into certain parts of the face. It basically stimulates the release of the skin’s stem cells, leading to much more rejuvenated skin. However, it can take a few weeks for visible results. This, along with many other specialized facials are available at VLCC and brought to you by expert doctors.

Hairfall and dandruff: A lot of you had questions about hairfall as well, and most of the reasons for hairfall have to do with stress, lack of a proper diet, and hard water used while shampooing. Similar to the vampire facials, there is a hair treatment as well which involves using the amino acids on the scalp to rejuvenate hair growth. A diet rich in protein like eggs, green vegetables, pulses, fish etc. as well as regular oil massages which stimulate the scalp would help. You can also try washing your hair with mineral/bottled/RO water to avoid hairfall due to hard water.

It was a very informative and interactive session we had with Sushmita and was also a lot of fun with all the other bloggers! I also received the VLCC Diamond Facial kit and the Shape Up 10-in-1 Skin Enhance Oil, which I’ll be reviewing on the blog very soon.
I also have a special surprise just for you guys! Get 10% off any service at a VLCC centre near you – use the coupon code R4A81070 and mention it when you visit the centre. This is valid till 30th April 2017. (Not applicable on high end dermat services).

VLCC to organise campaign against obesity

Beauty and wellness brand VLCC today said it will invest over Rs 30 crore to spread awareness about harmful effects of obesity and related problems in India through a campaign.

To mark the occasion of Anti Obesity Day on November 26, the company would provide DNA scan to individuals at its centres countrywide and also educate them on issues leading to the problem such as weight gain, exercise and food habits etc.

Besides, the company would provide adequate healthcare resources to affected people associated with the campaign at nominal prices.

Citing various global researches, the company said obesity in not only dependent upon diet and lifestyle of an individual, but also governed by information stored in DNA.

"Observing Anti-Obesity day on November 26 of every year was the brainchild of VLCC 15 years back with a sole objective of generating awareness amongst the people about the harmful effects of obesity and related problems," VLCC Healthcare Director Sandeep Ahuja told.

He further said the investment would be over Rs 30 crore on equipment and other services to be provided to people.

According to a study published in the British medical journal 'The Lancet', there were 20 million obese women in India in 2014 and 9.8 million men were obese.

VLCC operates over 200 wellness centres across the country and sells its products ranging from skin care and hair care, among others, across over 70,000 retail stores in India. PRJ MR

This new therapy will make you look and feel better than ever before

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to wellness and fitness routines. Spas, therapies, treatments and more, promise to help us achieve Zen in more ways than one. And, one of the latest therapies is VLCC’s Elixir Therapy. This is a well-researched combination of ancient practices and modern science focused on helping your body heal and rejuvenate itself.

What is this theory all about?
The therapy uses special Detox oil and a Detox powder mix, which balances the Yin and Yang using acupressure points. This helps open blocked energy channels, aids in lymphatic drainage through specialized therapeutic processes, and uses modern technologies to accelerate the healing process and weight loss.

Why we love VLCC Elixir Therapy
Sometimes, you may find that you’re working out, eating healthier than you ever have, but you find yourself struggling to see any movement on the scale. VLCC’s Elixir Therapy enhances weight loss as it reduces water retention. It also helps in firming and smoothing of skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite.

  

VLCC Elixir Therapy is a five-step process with abundant benefits such as

• Cleanses the body of toxins
• Accelerates weight loss and relieves Water Retention
• Reversing the effects of ageing
• Strengthens the immune system
• Helps reduce chronic pains, migraine, headaches,
• Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
• Improves overall energy levels by balancing Yin-Yang (Positive and negative energy)

So, if you want to take one step back in time for a “younger” you, try VLCC Elixir Therapy now!

Sneak Peak into some exclusive treatments available at vlcc

Often, we hide behind our scarves, huge sunglasses and what not. The pigmentation on our face, the numerous freckles, acne issues and even hair loss can sometimes lead to low confidence. I personally feel the everyone is beautiful with whatever flaws they have. But if you want to work on them then I guess I have a place for you.

Most of you who follow me on Instagram already know that I attended the #vlccstylestatements event organized by VLCC recently. I asked you guys to drop me your skin and hair related queries on Snapchat and Instagram. I was overwhelmed to see the response that I got. So today I will be sharing a few treatments that are available at VLCC and that will help you manage your skin and hair-related problem.

Thermage
Aging affects us in the way we act, the way we feel, and definitely the way we look. But with advancements in skin care, you can have a say in the way aging affects your skin and maybe even get back to the way you looked not so long ago. Thermage is a proven, unique radio frequency treatment that can help improve the appearance of sagging or loose skin, giving you a smoother, sleeker and younger look and feel. Thermage works in just one treatment with little down time and delivers a natural looking result. It’s you, just younger looking and more confident.

Vampire Facelift
The US FDA approved Vampire Facelift treatment is available at VLCC and they are the best ones for this job. It stimulates collagen formation while rejuvenating your skin. This simple procedure uses your own platelets to smoothen out folds and wrinkles. This also helps with reduction of acne scars, open pores and stretch marks. Having already taken the West by storm, this treatment is a natural, safe, quick and effective solution for visible improvement in texture and luminescence of the skin. Treatment will occur in 3 sessions. Duration for this procedure is under 2 hours and frequency is once in a month.

Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a cosmetic procedure, which involves removal of permanent hair shafts along with roots from a hair bearing area called as “donor area” and transplantation into the bald area called as “recipient area”. In case of Hair Transplantation over scalp, hair are usually taken from the back and sides of the scalp. For patients with advanced baldness of scalp, hair can also be taken from beard, chest, axilla, and / or other body parts.

Ayurveda Spa
I am listing down below a few of the categories of Ayurvedic spa that are available at the VLCC Centre.

ABHYANGAM
A unique program where the prescribed oil is liberally applied using soft and gentle strokes, followed by a steam bath. Improves appetite, induces good sleep, reduces stress levels and builds the body’s immunity.

SHIRODHARA
A great rejuvenating and curative therapy which eliminates disease and improves vitality. A warm steam of medicated oil is poured continuously over Ajna chakra, or the third eye, to induce relaxation. It relieves stress, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, hyper tension, insomnia and hair problems.

UDVARTANAM
The whole body is massaged with medicated powder made from various herbs. This massage helps tone up skin, diminish the appearance of cellulite, improve digestion, and alleviate inactivity and sluggishness. It works primarily on the lymphatic system and helps to drain the lymph.

KATI BASTI
This traditional therapy involves specially prepared Prakriti specific oils, lavishly poured onto the lower back; the flow is checked by a herbal paste boundary. This treatment has a relaxing effect on the lower back and helps relieve back pain and spinal disorders.