Skin hangovers on the rise in party season

Skin hangovers on the rise in party season

    Skin hangovers come as part of the package in the party season. Binging and sleeping at odd hours definitely has a downside especially on the skin. With Mumbai partying as it is, it isn’t just the city’s late-twenties crowd that look for respite from post-party rash and acne and other skin toxin issues... in some cases, even 15-yearolds go for quick fixes.
SKIN RESCUES “Suddenly everyone wants a skin rescue,” affirms a Mumbai cosmetologist, “There has been almost a 100% increase in those who suffer from acne, spots, rashes — all visible symptoms of post-party skin. Huge alcohol intake, greasy food, and constant makeup lead to a toxic buildup. And instead of altering their regimen, people just demand a quick way out.”
    A skin expert reveals that high heel rescues are in demand as well. “The therapy is for aching feet, tired legs, ankles and calves due to wearing heels all the time. Also popular is the detox envelopment that helps disperse energy-sapping toxins.”
VITAMIN ‘JABS’ UNSAFE While pop singer Geri Halliwell started off the trend of vitamin injections to keep energy levels high, the practice has already found its way to Mumbai. But experts are denouncing the ‘jabs’, with the British Nutrition Foundation calling the fad “extreme and dangerous”. A city dermatologist says, “Everyone is asking for these multivitamin and hyaluronic jabs; they look at intradermal vitamins as a kind of cureall. The refrain is, ‘I want a picture perfect’ look. It acts as a quick-fix glow and we warn people that it’s a bad idea as it can give viral infection, but they are adamant. They don’t want to opt for a non-toxic, balanced diet and stop partying. The situation is set to turn worse.”
HOW MUCH ‘PARTY FIXES’ COST Vitamin jabs 5,000- 10,000 per session High heel rescue 2,500 plus taxes Lymphatic drainage facial 3,500 plus taxes Detox envelopment 4,500 plus taxes