Just as much as everything has do’s and dont’s, so does acne! Yes, from dietary restrictions to the kind of pillow you sleep on, everything matters! But we’re here to make your life easier. Some superfoods make your skin glowy and radiant while others give you the worst painful breakouts. Confused about what to eat and what not?Here’s a breakdown of everything we know about dietary restrictions and compliments to acne!    Food Acne Loves! Leafy Greens, Antioxidant rich foods and omega 3 fats are your besties! If we could put it any better, 2 gallons a day keeps the doctor away! Hydration is the key to all skin problems. The hydration created from drinking enough water can prevent dry skin. Dry skin is often a breeding ground for excess oil production causing clogged pores and therefore acne! So girlies grab your hydroflask everyday you go and drink up!   Leafy greens such as spinach, celery, cucumber , kale ,lettuce are alkaline rich foods! It regulates the body’s pH and keeps acne at bay. Acne Diet for the win! Here’s when all those green juices come in! They’re high in Vitamin A and E which internally repair your skin to give you that radiance and glow.   Antioxidant berries and dark chocolates are the hidden heroes of the whole charade. Dark chocolate carries properties of zinc, a powerful acne fighting ingredient. Whereas berries are infused with antioxidants that prevent you from dullness and acne scars and fix your skin from inside out!      Food Acne Hates Processed Foods, sugar and Dairy are often the villains! Dairy, even though a big part of the Indian diet, doesn’t suit 85% of Indians. Lactose is just a sugar just as glucose and fructose. It also contains elements of hormone testosterone that has been said to cause a flareup of acne!   Any kind of food put through several processes qualifies to be a processed food. It’s high in fats, sugar, salt and preservatives, a few of the things your skin hates! It also increases blood sugar and insulin which is a prequence to acne! Sugar as a whole if eaten in moderation is great but if overdone can be poisonous. A spike in blood sugar causes inflammation through the body leading to acne. -XOXO, Kavya Hirpara

Hi Bffs! I am interning here at Gush and I wanted to share with you my acne experiences and what’s helped me!  So here’s the deal, I’ve been acne prone my whole life, well for as long as I can remember! Whether it's genetic or hormonal or both IDK! I’ve done everything for it! And I will continue too! My experience has taught me a lot on how to take care of it and right now I don’t have any acne! Knock on wood. Thank you! So I wanted to share a trick or two I picked up on this journey!    I don't know if any of you noticed but during the pandemic, you might have had more acne? It’s simple why: your masks! They protected us and still do! So of course we should always wear them but they also cause a lot of issues for our skin. Masks can cause irritation to the existing pimples and clog your pores even further! I used to throw away 2-3 masks a day cause I did not want the bacteria back on my face! I know that's horrible for the environment! And I hated it! I got a ton of OCD about my skin and this and learnt a few tricks!    Tip 1: Invest in good cloth masks! These irritate the skin less while providing protection!     Tip 2: Wash these masks regularly, I mean every single time you wear them, literally!    Tip 3: In case you can't or prefer the disposable masks, that’s also perfectly fine, probably better for COVID-19 protection. What you do is invest in about 10 of these and rewash it everytime you wear it and you can also keep flipping sides! I followed this and it made such a big difference and made me feel okay cause I was not putting so much waste into the environment as these take forever to degrade!    Tip 4: This is a good one and kind of an ultimate- use acne patches! This was my saviour! Here’s how! It protects, heals and soothes your pimple while also protecting bacteria from getting on the mask and then back onto your face! It also makes it safer to re-use the masks!      It’s a solid solution! Of course, keep washing the masks and your face but this was my saviour!  Today, I stepped out with GUSH DARTITS under my mask! And say I remove my mask for any reason? It's so darn cute, and looks fun!    NOW Available on gushbeauty.com!   I hope this helped you guys<3    Stay Gushing!  XOXO  Arushi Mehta 

If you have not already, it is high time you make a switch to clean beauty. Gush is all about this! It is a clean, vegan, and cruelty-free makeup brand that is even safe to sleep in. It can be hard to know where to start, what ingredients to look for, so I am here to introduce you to what Gush has incorporated to keep your skin healthy as you wear makeup!   STACKED IN YOUR FAVOUR The stacked in your favour is an excellent 3-in-1 palette that is skincare infused with all the best ingredients for daily wear. Not only is the palette dermatologically tested but it is enriched with avocado oil and shea butter. To break it down, avocado oil is a natural skin healer while it provides extra nourishment with a vitamin E boost. Sounds so good right? Simultaneously, the shea butter is super moisturising while being non-greasy and completely weightless. Even the highlighter in this pallet is vitamin rich! Can you imagine having makeup like this on all day? It is like doing your makeup routine and skin care routine all at once!   GLOW GETTER If you think that was wow wait until you hear what the Gush Glow Getter is all about! This skincare infused product not only does its job but it provides you with UV protection! So it is SPF infused giving you protection when you put it on! I'M IN LOVE. It gets even better! It is enriched with ingredients like amethyst and Niacinamide. Ok ok baby steps. Amethyst heals and detoxifies while Niacinamide protects your skin and minimizes pores. Your skin will thank you after switching to clean beauty!    PLAYPAINT Tired of your lips drying, and looking chapped when you wear lipstick? Well with Gush you no longer have to worry! Not only are the lipsticks superrr pigmented and creamy but it gives you the most comfiest wear you can ask for! It is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, AND vitamin e. Wow…..if you aren't running to buy this right now I don't know what you’re doing. If that was not enough already, it is also made with mango butter which provides ultra moisturizing!    EYE LIKE OPTIONS EYELINER You already know this is smudge proof, water-proof and all the more but how is even eyeliner healthy for your skin? It is made with key ingredients like castor oil and vitamin E that restore moisture and brighten so your eyes will never be dry or red when you wear or take off the makeup. Moreover, the Moringa oil protects and soothes so truly staying away from all the nasties.    Gush beauty believes in serving all makeup needs diligently and with care therefore it takes the time to ensure safe and fun makeup for all individuals. The company makes sure to offer an exclusive range of vegan & cruelty free makeup combo kits which are set at the best prices. Gush wants to change the outlook for makeup lovers and beginners by showing that it is actually easier than it looks and it can all be done without damaging your skin. It's practically as safe as SPF. -Xoxo, Team Gush       

This year we've become more conscious of what we're putting in our bodies and ON our bodies. In the past, clean makeup may not have performed as well as large brands, but times have changed and so has clean makeup. Clean makeup is now pigmented, well-formulated, and worthy if not better competitor to other makeup.  Beware besties because big corporations can be sneaky, the terms “natural” or “organic” have no regulations on them and can be used purely as a marketing gimmick. I know I feel tricked as well, but don't fret because there are fool-proof ways to know what you're putting on your face. Because of growing consumer knowledge brands are forced to change as retailers anticipate customer wants. Who knew in the quest to enhance your features you could be endangering your health! Ingredients like talc and even lead can be found in some makeup. So before purchasing please research! So next time before you buy a product, look for credible certification like PETA certified, cruelty-free, zero sulfates, no parabens, no SLS, vegan, no synthetic fragrances, and dermatologically tested.   Did I mention Gush ticks all those boxes? Gush is a reliable and ethical brand. To add, Gush products are actually skincare infused so goodbye to breaking out because of makeup and hello to glowing skin. This year we’re on a quest to only consume clean products! For more insights, check out gushbeauty.com! Xoxo Team Gush

Yes besties, you heard that right! There ARE beauty buys in stores that can give you that straight out of a photoshoot glam while providing skinloooving benefits! In the post pandemic world, masks are coming off and we’re prioritising products that can help gain maximuuuum results with minimal effort and so beauty consumers worldwide have begun utilising products with multiple uses and advantages, let us introduce you to skincare infused makeup! At Gush, we load each product with science-backed and skin-soothing ingredients so it really is makeup you can sleep in. We’re giving you a little sneak peek at our best kept secrets, the amazing hero ingredients that make our super hero products.   Hyaluronic Acid This is one of the good acids, we promise! Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like, natural substance that has the ability to retain moisture, heal and even has anti-aging properties, a game changer! If your skin is begging for that extra moisture boost, you need our GlowGetter and Play Paint which are packed with this miracle ingredient.   Shea Butter Our warrior ingredient that helps fight off breakouts while moisturising and soothing skin. Ever felt a slight burning tingle after putting on your makeup? Shea butter combats this by acting as anti- anti-inflammatory agent and calming your skin. Need a creamy, soothing and weightless product to add dimension to your makeup look? Stacked In Your Favour features this buttery ingredient for seamless application!   Niacinamide This skincare ingredient is worthy of your attention and your skin will loooove you for using it, bestie. The stand out vitamin is versatile and can be used for any skin type or concern! This secret ingredient helps to minimise enlarged pores, improve uneven skin tone, brightens and provides that ever luminescent glowwww - a real all rounder isn’t she? Niacinamide helped us create the Glow Getter, a product that can really do it all, giving you the healthy sheen you deserve.   Mango Butter, Avocado Oil and Super Berries They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and these yummy ingredients seal the deal on skincare infused makeup. Mango butter (sounds like a summer dream, I know) heals, soothes and nourishes your lips every time you swipe it on with Play Paint while the super- charged berries in Glow Getter are stacked with antioxidants that help even your skin tone.   Girls, we just made it that much easier to add extra care to your skin while wearing makeup that makes you look snatched and flawless - all at the same time.

What Does Vegan Beauty Mean?  It’s the same as your vegan friend telling you about their diet!   It simply means our makeup products do not contain any animal or their byproducts in it! We are also cruelty-free to boot!   Common animal-derived ingredients found in beauty products include honey, beeswax, lanolin (wool grease), squalene (shark liver oil), carmine (crushed-up beetles), gelatin (cow or pig bones, tendons or ligaments) & allantoin (cow urine).  We believe in what’s better for your skin and you! But also, the environment! Which is why we formulate with ingredients that have only been sourced with love and none of the harm!    With vegan beauty, we use naturally-derived ingredients along with important additives to prevent them from spoiling! As this is best combination there is!  We’re all for being a beauty brand that aligns with your personal values and love empowering you by being transparent with our ingredients so you can continue questioning and researching what you buy, fully informed as a conscious consumer.  Thanks for your time besties! Until next time! Happy Gushing!!!   XOXO

We’re all humans of habit. When we go shopping, we’re likely to visit Zara or H&M because of familiarity rather than a boutique store. When we eat out, we gravitate towards the restaurants or meals we’ve tried before. How often do you try something new? What is Clean Beauty? Okay, I know, everyyyyone is using the “clean beauty” buzz word, but what is it really? In the past few years, a number of brands have taken a stand for tabooing harmful chemicals that are present in almost every skincare or makeup product (except ours, of course!). Clean beauty products are made with ingredients that do not harm, and sometimes even benefit the health of our skin, and environment. At Gush, clean beauty is taken one step further so you never have to compromise. Whether it is the Glow Getter that provides instant hydration with infused pearl pigments that leaves your skin glowing or the super pigmented Play Paint lipstick packed with hyaluronic acid - Gush is makeup you can sleep in! On the other hand, conventional makeup brands exposes our skin to on average 100 chemicals in a single routine, and they’re definitely not good ones. Clean to us means products without an ingredient list longer than our high school history textbooks, no nasties that have endless harmful health effects ranging from skin irritation to cancer and definitely no cheeky terms and conditions, or making you sign a legal disclaimer! Green washing? What is it and how can I spot a brand doing it? Greenwashing in beauty, much like fashion is when brands make deliberate, misleading claims on their values, ingredients and processes to make consumers believe they are more environmentally, and personally friendly than they really are. With the growing demand, and trendiness of clean beauty a number of brands are jumping on this bandwagon. To identify these sneaky brands, you need to know how green you really want to be. For example, the percentage of beneficial/organic ingredients or whether your priority is reducing carbon footprint anddd always read labels! How clean are we? Two words. SQUEAKY CLEAN. Not convinced? Good, this blog has taught you well! Let’s get into the deeets. At Gush, allll our products are vegan! Our products were tested on two-legged creatures only (no bunnies!) and went through a zillion tries before we nailed the perfect ones. Gelatin, beeswax definitely did not make the cut! You will never find toxic ingredients in our makeup, only in your ex boyfriend. Our products are free of sulphates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, formaldehyde and fragrances AKA everything that makes your skin feel clogged, gunky and gross. The only ingredients in our products are those that make you look and feel amazing that make our products skincare infused. Want to reduce your carbon footprint? At Gush, we live for versatility and all our products are multi use so you can streamline your beauty regime! Good for the planet. Good for your wallet. Use Glow Getter as a highlighter, moisturiser and primer. PlayPaint for your lips, cheek stain or eyeshadow. Stacked in Your Favour is already three amazing products in one! Okay, enough self flattery, let our products do the talking now! Happy Gushing!!XOXO