How to get a sexy back this Navratri

How to get a sexy back this Navratri

by Dr Shuba Dharmana

October 5 onwards begins the nine-day garba, dandiya festival, Navratri. For many, it is an occasion to show off their dancing skills as well as their beauty – wearing backless cholis and sari blouses is the norm during the festivities which demands having a toned, spotless and sexy back.  Dr Shuba Dharmana, a celebrity cosmetic dermatologist tells us about the various beauty treatments you can opt for to get that sexy looking back this Navratri.

Party peels

The most popular treatment is party or super peels that do not cause any peeling but infuse a boost of radiance similar to a bridal peel. This makes the back look flawless and glowing. 

Skin brightening

This treatment along with glutathione (a powerful antioxidant used for its skin lightening properties) tablets, injections and mesotherapy is quite popular for people who want to make their backs a shade lighter. (Read: Get smooth and flawless skin with Besan)

Microdermabrasion/ skin polishing

If a smooth, flawless back is what you want, opt for this treatment. A mild peel like lactic or glycolic is used to exfoliate dead skin cells and give an instant glow. Opt for a microdermabrasion with or without a mild glycolic peel for a glowing back this Navratri.

Chemical peels

For removing pigmentation, spots or tanning, a series of TCA peels are used. TCA peels penetrate little deeper into the skin and cause more peeling of skin. A milder peel only penetrates the superficial layers hence causes little flaking. This kind of peel needs to be repeated every 2 weeks for 6-8 times to see results. If you have warts on the back, they can be cauterised by a dermatologist.

Lasers

Scars on the back are lightened with the help of fractional laser or C02 laser while laser hair removal is best suited for unwanted hair on the back. (Read: Peel off years from your face with laser skin resurfacing)

Facials

Apart from the back, the face also needs to be glowing. The popular facial options include medi-facials like a hydra facial which involves liquid skin resurfacing, and photo or laser facials which help give an instant glow. (Read: Get radiant skin with these simple home-made face packs)

Costs involved

The costs of these treatments usually depend on the brand, peel used, the doctor's skill, the clinic, location, etc. A microdermabrasion can cost anything between Rs 1,000 to 3,000 while stronger peels for pigmentation cost around Rs 2,500 to 30,000. 

Tip

If you can't find to go to a skin clinic, you can use a body scrub to help exfoliate the dead skin cells and then moisturise the skin. This will make your back smoother and add some shine to it.  Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent. Rubbing half of a lemon on your back and then using a mild scrub to exfoliate it will remove tanning and lighten the skin colour. And don't forget to apply sunscreen on your back when you step out during the day. (Read: Navratri special – How to fast the healthy way)

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