Essential Guide to Keep your Skin and Hair Healthy
By: Anuj Mishra, Assistant Manager, Kiehl’s India
Hair and skincare during monsoon will not be a worry anymore. While we all have fun in the rain, heightened levels of monsoon’s heat and moisture are a double blow for people with oily or breakout-prone skin. This leads to a bad monsoon semblance. But this monsoon, support the cleanser, toner and moisturizer regimen with a monsoon thrill and get gorgeous gleaming skin.
ALWAYS CLEANSE AND TONE Cleansers and toners are a necessity for gorgeous and healthy-looking skin. Use a gentle face wash which will deep cleanse the skin without making the skin seem dehydrated but rather making it appear firm and radiant.
GIVE GREETINGS TO HYDRATING OIL-FREE MOISTURISERS Combating oily looking skin grows to become a fundamental enigma during monsoons. However, you still should moisturize notwithstanding how the climate is. It is always advantageous to use oil-free gel-based moisturisers, especially during the monsoon. This helps the skin appear hydrated without making it look oily.
SAY, AYE! TO SUNSCREENS EVEN ON DULL AND DARK DAYS Always keep it in mind that monsoon does not symbolise that your skin is shielded from the damaging ultra-violet radiations of the sun. Therefore, without having an oily base on your skin and simultaneously being guarded against the sun’s ultra-violet rays is readily achievable with the oil-free sunscreen.
NO MORE DRY AND FRIZZY HAIR Don’t let the monsoon showers get the better of you. Always take great care of your locks by routinely oiling them, buying a hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
DO NOT HEAT STYLE YOUR HAIR FREQUENTLY You might cherish your hairdryers and straighteners, but the unfortunate truth is that these heat dressers are not fitting for your hair particularly during the monsoon season. Therefore, we advise you to halt the use of your heat-styling products as it makes the hair look dull and dry.
EXFOLIATE AT NIGHT Excess oil on the face can eventually lead to the accumulation of dead skin cells on the skin surface. This clogs pores and makes the skin dull looking. This monsoon, add an exfoliator to your skin care regimen so that you can filter your skin and reduce dirt and environmental pollutants.
Your beauty routine can be the most beneficial when you make a conscious attempt to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water every day. This keeps your hair and skin well-hydrated and makes you feel fresh from within.
FENDI launches its first ever worldwide video and image campaign in honor of its iconic bag, the Peekaboo, featuring actress and producer Zoey Deutch.
PeekabooISeeU is a glimpse into the soul
· Highlights the emotional relationship between the Peekaboo and Zoey, celebrating her most authentic, intimate, true inner self.
· The story unfolds as Zoey on set is embracing her Peekaboo, revealing its inside while her own personality shines. Her inner soul appears, along with the inside of the Bag itself: the story follows her, cut into a short, chronological sequence that leads the viewer into the moment when she seats in the studio – ready to be photographed with the FENDI Peekaboo.
Features
Presented for the FENDI Fall/Winter 2020-21 Collection last February, the new Peekaboo features a new accordion-frame shape, to open in a deep ‘smile’ featuring inside pockets which can be interchangeable in smooth leather or precious skins and personalized with one’s initials.
Since its creation for Spring/Summer 2009, Silvia Venturini Fendi has combined the Maison’s savoir-faire and limitless creativity with the research for high-quality materials and details, giving life to infinite versions of the Peekaboo that – each one with its standout and distinctive features – all flawlessly embody the versatile and timeless aspect of this bag that has been and will continue to be elevated, reinterpreted and declined season after season, collection after collection.
Modern designs draw from these natural influences – Iridescent seas and vibrant skies. The collection uses materials—mother-of-pearl, sea glass, pearlesque stones—that reflect the feeling of being on the coast in Denmark.
Circular Design Challenge (CDC), an initiative by R Elan’s ‘Fashion For Earth’, Lakmé Fashion Week and UN Environment– India’s first and largest sustainability award in fashion partnered with Intellecap’s Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF) to launch a program ‘Circular Changemakers’ last year. The initiative invited start-ups to participate and showcased innovations and solutions for a circular economy across the textile and apparel value chain. After a successful first edition, the program is set to return to Lakmé Fashion Week 2020. CAIF is an industry-led platform with the mission to strengthen capabilities and build the ecosystem needed to transition to a circular textile and apparel industry in India
‘Circular Changemakers’ welcomes applications from start-ups across the country, a key criteria is increasing the use of alternative and sustainable inputs and minimizing wastes.
Entries fitting these criteria and looking for investors and strategic partnerships can submit their applications at http://circulardesignchallenge.net/changemakers.php The last date to submit entries is 15th September 2020.
From the pool of applications, up to 6 start-ups will be chosen to participate in a bootcamp by industry experts. The three-module bootcamp focuses on providing visibility to change-makers in the sustainable and circular fashion space, exposing them to important aspects of ‘Capital Raising’, ‘Business & Financial Modelling’ and ‘Investor Pitch Development’.
Following the bootcamp, enterprises will pitch their value proposition and business model to an esteemed panel of investors on Sustainable Fashion Day at the upcoming edition of Lakmé Fashion Week. They will get the opportunity to receive investments and partnerships through their pitch to a group of potential strategic investors from reputed impact investment funds
Darshana Gajare, Lead Sustainable Fashion at IMG Reliancesaid, “Circular Design Challenge and Circular Changemakers is our commitment to provide a platform for upcoming brands and start-ups working tirelessly towards making fashion and textiles a cleaner business. The first edition of Circular Changemakers brought to the fore promising start-ups across fibre to technology innovations and gave them access to key industry investors and partners. With Sustainability at the forefront, now more than ever, we’re looking forward to the upcoming edition with CAIF.
Vikas Bali, CEO, Intellecap said: “As a first of its kind investor readiness program designed to surface innovations in the sustainable fashion space, we were excited by the industry’s response to the first edition of Circular Changemakers. At Intellecap and Circular Apparel Innovation Factory, we recognize the need to build the ecosystem and capabilities through such initiatives and heartened to see the cohort from the first edition gaining access to leading accelerator programs like FFG, Target etc and becoming attractive investment avenues for the funders and investors in the ecosystem. Circular Changemakers is an example of Intellecap CAIF’s continued commitment to providing such innovators with access to capital, networks and knowledge all through their journey and we are excited to bring the second edition along with IMG Reliance”
Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna started world’s largest food distribution campaign tofeed thousands in the country through his Feed India initiative
“Feed India continues with a promise and commitment to my mother and my INDIA. Hunger Free India crossed 27+ Million Meals on August 15th,”shares Vikas Khanna.
The ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER has been designed by the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS) specifically for runners with performance, comfort, and protection at the core of the design
The face cover employs cutting-edge design features and pioneering technology that give runners space to breathe with comfort so they can perform at their best
The face cover has been designed in direct response to major concerns about how to run safely as lockdown eases, with ongoing global research[1] by ASICS revealing that 66% globally of regular exercises avoid certain routes or spaces to maintain social distance with others
Created specifically for runners by world-renowned scientists, engineers and designers at the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS), the face cover pairs cutting-edge design with innovative air vents that give runners the room to breathe comfortably, while preventing the spread of droplets. The face covers quick-drying material helps cool the air that reaches its interior.
Together the unique, innovative design and cutting-edge materials allow runners of all levels to exercise without compromising performance or protection. Tests show that the ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER significantly improves breathability and comfort[2] with runners feeling little to almost no difference from wearing no mask. Importantly, this is maintained even when running at higher speed where conventional masks inhibit performance.
Kenichi Harano, Executive Officer and Senior General Manager at the ISS said: “We know how important it is for runners to protect themselves and others when running, but also that many find face covers uncomfortable and restrictive. So, we created the ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER, uniquely designed for runners with cutting-edge technology. The innovative design gives runners room to breathe comfortably while performing at their physical peak.”
The new ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER will be available to runners globally from September, at a retail price of 40USD.
A pioneering approach to design
The ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER is not like any other sports accessory on the market. Yasuhito Hirota, President & Chief Operating Officer, ASICS, says: “When I used to run with a normal mask it was hard to breathe, but with this mask I was able to run very comfortably”. While other approaches rely solely on the breathability of materials, the ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER combines this with an innovative design that gives runners the space to breathe comfortably within the face cover. This groundbreaking approach means that runners of every level can strive for their best performance with the confidence that they are staying protected.
Scientists at the ISS have responded to the unique needs of runners with a series of technologies and design features including:
Interior Space
The unique curved structure creates more room inside the face cover to allow for easier breathing when running.
Strategically Placed Air Vents
Air vents innovatively placed on the face cover provide unobstructed airflow while preventing the spread of droplets.
Quick-drying, Washable Fabric Cutting-edge material cools the air flowing into the mouth, improving breathability and comfort. The water repellent, washable fabric makes cleaning easier.
Comfort Fit
Specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of faces with an adjustable cord to ensure fit– helping prevent fog build-up when wearing glasses.
Sustainable Design Produced with approximately 31% recycled materials.
ASICS continues to listen to runners of all levels to keep them motivated and protected in a world coming out of lockdown
With the ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER, ASICS is continuing to listen to runners needs at this time. Ongoing research conducted by ASICS shows that globally, 7 in 10 (68% globally people are more driven than ever to return to their physical peak.
However, 8 in 10 (79% globally) of regular exercisers we surveyed said wearing a face cover when running is not a comfortable experience because it is hard to breathe and irritates the skin. The ASICS RUNNERS FACE COVER is designed specifically to address the need for a face cover while running that offers comfort as well as performance and protection, with 5 in 10 runners (53% globally; saying they would feel more comfortable about their safety wearing a face cover while exercising.
Yasuhito Hirota further explains: “At ASICS, listening to our runners and understanding their changing needs lies at the heart of everything we do. There are lots more we can learn from the running community as lockdown eases across the globe, and we will continue to evolve our products and services to meet their future needs.”
Get Involved
For expert advice, training plans and more information about how to run, people can follow #RunToFeel.
HELPING THE WORLD RUN
ASICS is helping the world maintain its newfound love of running through a series of initiatives aimed at helping people continue to stay safe and motivated in a world coming out of lockdown. These include:
Allowing free access to the #RunToFeel Challenge in the ASICS Runkeeper™ app – with the August challenge being running 30kms this month.
Offering free access to the ASICS Studio™ at-home workout app for everyone through to the end of August 2020
Highlighting running in people’s lives by calling on them to share how they stay motivated via #RunToFeel
Providing additional training content and guidance from ASICS FrontRunner community and athletes
About ASICS
Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning ‘A Sound Mind in a Sound Body’ is an old Latin phrase from which ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand still stands. The company was founded in 1949, more than 70 years ago by Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of running shoes, as well as, athletic and SportStyle inspired footwear, apparel, and accessories.
OYO introduces ‘Yo! Help’, its 24*7 real-time chat assistant
While preventive lockdowns have helped countries flatten the curve and break the chain, it has also impacted industries across the world, including travel and hospitality. COVID-19 has disrupted the way people go about their daily lives due to social distancing norms, thereby paving the way for digital and virtual offerings.
Consequently, technology-led businesses have the potential to come out stronger. Understanding this, as India takes a step towards normalcy, OYO, the world’s leading hospitality chain introduced Yo! Help, a 24*7 real-time chat assistant for guests with a valid booking across OYO hotels and homes globally. Through this technology, OYO is set to enable seamless experiences throughout the consumer journey, right from the post-booking to post-checkout or cancellation phases.
Technology is deeply embedded in OYO’s DNA. During such times, when the world is adapting to newer ways of living alongside the virus, digital and tech-based solutions play a significant role to minimize human contact and maintain social distancing norms. Therefore, with Yo! Help, OYO aims to enable guests with self-help and self-serve mechanisms so that they can seek answers to their queries at any time, and anywhere through a single tap of a button. Some of the key USPs of OYO’s Yo Help! are end-to-end automation and high-speed resolution which is completely built in-house with the ability to detect fraudulent cases.
OYO’s realtime assistant, Yo! Help is educated with secure data to increase its intelligence and empathy quotients. The company has also worked towards gamifying responses in an effort to make consumer interactions more human and less transactional. The company invested nearly six months building the technology; thereby, ensuring its effectiveness and productivity. Additionally, through the company’s deeply integrated tech stack, it will also launch projects to personalize guest interactions rather than a neutral request-response mechanism. As a global organisation, OYO’s chatbot is built to provide different experiences for consumers across different countries, considering every geography’s unique challenges. Yo! Help leverages Natural Language Processing (NLP) to decrease the interaction time and bubble up relevant queries from the guests based on freely written text. This technology is also capable of personalising experiences for guests on OYO’s platforms.
OYO guests can access the Yo! Help on their existing OYO app or OTA booking through the following steps:
● The guests will receive the link to OYO’s realtime assistant in their booking confirmation SMS as well as via other channels
● The guests can open the link on a mobile web browser or desktop and enter a valid booking ID and check-in date to authenticate their booking. (OTA guests can use the Booking ID provided by the OTAs including Booking.com, Agoda, MMT and GoIbibo
● Once authenticated the guests can use Yo! Help to resolve their queries through an automated answer or by directly engaging with an OYO chat agent
Recently, OYO also rolled out the ‘Sanitised Stays’ initiative which involves the process of digital check-ins and check-outs through the app, offering consumers the flexibility of digital payments and sharing online feedback. In order to improve the efficiency of operations on-ground during the pandemic, OYO also announced multi-lingual support for Krypton, a mobile audit application in 12 languages for its asset partners. This will enable property managers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in India to operate the app in their native language.
About OYO Hotels & Homes:
Opening its doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, today is the world’s leading chain of hotels and homes. OYO today operates in over 800 cities in 80 countries, including the U.S., Europe, U.K., India, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Japan. For more information, visit www.oyorooms.com
Pledge to run together for ‘Sunfeast India Run As One’
ITC’s Sunfeast, one of the most liked consumer biscuits brand and Big Basket, India’s largest online grocery delivery service with the largest fleet on the Indian streets, have collaborated for Sunfeast India Run As One. This first-of-its-kind, citizen-led participatory initiative, dedicated in support of those distressed since the nationwide lockdown due to the pandemic, commenced on India’s 74th Independence Day, 15th August 2020. Be it through walk, run, jog or cover kilometres on a wheelchair, the goal is to cover the total distance between Kashmir to Kanyakumari 74 times. Big Basket’s energetic delivery executives/ partners have collectively pledged 7.7 million steps towards the cause and will be covered over a period of 3/4 weeks.
Established on the pillars of community wellness to drive a large scale societal impact, Sunfeast India Run As One endeavours to raise funds for the vulnerable sections of society. Leveraging the strength and spirit of ITC Ltd.’s enormous human capital, network partners, external stakeholders and invaluable retailers has helped the brand to champion/ advocate the cause effectively. The company has effectively engaged its massive on-ground sales force who is one of the most active teams to join the cause by pledging 10.5 million steps to the larger cause.
ITC’s branded packaged foods business is one of the fastest growing foods businesses and the third largest foods company in India, driven by the market standing and consumer franchise of its popular brands – Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo!, Yippee!, Kitchens of India, B Natural, Mint-o, Candyman, Fabelle, Sunbean and GumOn. The Foods business is today represented in multiple categories in the market – Staples, Spices, Ready-to-Eat, Snack Foods, Bakery & Confectionery and the newly introduced Juices & Beverages.
If staying at home is making a Masterchef out of you, then the next thing to try is your version of the Philadelphia Cheesesteak.
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the city in the East Coast of United States is not just known as the Birthplace of America but also the place where the legendary Cheesesteak originated. After all, this is the only third that follows the popularity of the Liberty Bell and the “Rocky” series. This humble long bread roll filled with sautéed meat and melted cheese, topped with some onions, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard and hot or sweet peppers has built a pretty big fan-base for itself.
Origin of Philly Cheesesteak
Did you know that the iconic Philly cheesesteak was invented in 1930 in South Philly at Pat’s King of Steaks by Pat Olivieri, a hot-dog vendor? Legend has it that it was a taxi driver that first requested the variant and, having sampled it, told Olivieri to leave hot dogs behind and focus on steak sandwiches.
Today the cheesesteak has become an attraction of its own, with multiple renowned locations for visitors to sample and compare wares, open 24 hours a day. Some of the most popular ones besides Pat’s are Geno’s, Jim’s and Campo’s.
So, if you’re craving a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak and looking to try your hand at cooking your perfect version of it, Campo’s has provided a recipe to help guide you in the kitchen:
Ingredients
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/3 lb shaved rib-eye steak or chicken, sliced to approx. 1/8th inch thickness
2 slices American cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
9-inch Italian roll
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
In a large saute pan or on a griddle, add oil and heat to medium-high.
Add onions followed by a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook onions until soft (5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
Add the meat and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let each slice cook for roughly 45 seconds, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add slices of cheese on top of steak and cover to melt cheese (10 seconds).
Transfer steak, onions, and cheese onto sliced Italian roll. Enjoy!
Campos Cheesesteaks Photo credit- Kyle Huff
About the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) creates positive economic impact across the Philadelphia region, driving job growth, and promoting the health and vibrancy of our hospitality industry by marketing the destination and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and attracting overnight visitors. Our work engages our local community, as well as culturally and ethnically diverse regional, national and international convention, sporting event and tourism customers.
For more information about Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, go to www.discoverphl.com
Herbal teas have been used to cure minor ailments for centuries. The benefits from drinking teas are countless. A cup of tea stimulates, energizes and uplifts. Whether you believe or not, they do help to work on your mood. Why not substitute coffee or fizz drink for a delicious fruity tea instead. Who knows, they have hidden health benefits as well.
Green Tea- When you are lazy
Green tea includes caffeine which boost you and you don’t feel lazy. It has amino acids that reduce the rush of caffeine in the body and gives energy. The best time to drink green tea is in the morning (empty stomach). This will make you feel energetic all day.
Chamomile tea- When you are anxious
Chamomile is a herb that helps to calm and reduce moderate to severe symptoms of generalized anxiety. It helps to improve blood pressure. It also helps you to sleep. Add a little lavender flavor to make it more effective and let its aroma qualities kick into gear.
Peppermint tea- When you are nauseous
Mint is a wonderful thing when you are not feeling well. Peppermint is great for nausea. It has numbing and calming effects which relaxes stomach muscles so that bile break down fats and food can move through stomach. It also helpful for stomach cramps, morning sickness and calms the digestive problems. Peppermint leaves soothe the digestive system and respiratory system.
Lavender tea- When you are restless
The aroma of lavender tea calms the mind. The sedative effects of lavender stabilize the mood. It calms the nerves which lead to good sleep. It stimulates the work in very areas of the brain which influence the transmission of impulses between cells of the brain which boost mood and gives a calming effect.
Lemon tea- When you are angry
Lemon is a herb which belongs to the mint family. The aroma of lemon soothes the nerves. Lemon has cool and calming proper which cools the anger. It also helps to treat sleep disorders. It helps to treat insomnia.
Masala Chai- When you are sleepy
Masala Chai includes spices like cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, clove etc. This makes you feel energetic and refreshed your mood. The spices release balanced energy which you need to start your day.
Rooibus tea- When you are uninspired
Rooibus tea also known as red tea, is full of powerful antioxidants that help to cope with your daily stress and makes you feel inspired. Also, it helps to reduce anxiety and help you sleep.
Lemongrass tea- When you are depressed
Lemongrass includes nutrients and minerals that help to reduce anxiety and stress. The aroma of lemongrass contributes to make you feel calm and relaxed.
