Did you ever get a pimple just night before the special day or have to go through dark circles in the morning after a late night? We all dream of having beautiful, flawless glowing skin every day but if dry skin, oily skin or even patchy skin isn’t enough – we have combination skin. Yes, we know the basics of having a flawless soft skin – Cleanse, Tone and Moisturizer but it is easier to say than actually following a strict skin routine. Almost every week cosmetic industry is hit with new beauty products that promises youthful beautiful skin overnight. We know that these are just promises and flawless skin can’t be achieved overnight. Beautiful skin demands patience, consistent skin routine and some real beauty tips that we have outlined for you. So are you ready to have a glowing and fresh skin every day? Let us start from the basics.
With our busy lives, we often ignore the fact that our skin needs to breathe especially when we are sleeping at night. No matter how tired you are, or how light you think your makeup is, always remove your makeup before going for bed. Even the lightest makeup left overnight may cause clogged pores which may cause uneven skin tone, blemishes or even blackheads. You don’t have to buy expensive make up remover. Just put some natural oil like olive or coconut oil on a cotton pad and gently massage your face to get rid of all the dirt and makeup from your skin. Wash it with your favorite face wash and lukewarm water to remove excessive oil from your face.
It would remove layers of dead skin cells from your face making your skin more vibrant and healthy. If you have a dry or combination skin, mix walnut powder with yogurt and exfoliate your skin. For oily skin, you can add few drops of lemon juice as well. The antioxidants presents in walnuts will not only remove dead skin cells but will also improve blood circulation due to massage.
Sun can be really harmful for your skin if expose directly or for longer period of time. Sunscreen lotion with SPF 15 would help to block both UVA and UVB rays. Going through sun exposure on daily basis can cause even early aging, wrinkles or uneven skin tone. If you don’t want to have these, always keep your skin protected. No matter it is cloudy or cold outside, always put your sun protection whenever you have to leave your house. Make sure you invest only in the quality sunblock. Cheap sunblock lotions won’t give you full coverage and may also clog pores.
You are what you eat. Due to our stressful and busy lives, we often tend to ignore a very basic ingredient of a healthy and fresh looking skin – Food. A diet rich in Vitamin A, C and E would promote radiant and young skin in no time. Low sugar and low fat diet is not only good for our heart but also for our skin. High sugar intake is the easiest way to get the early aging wrinkles under your eyes. Replace junk food with raw, fresh fruits and juices. Natural food will rejuvenate your skin as well as energizes your whole body.
No matter what skin or body type you have, blood circulation plays an important part on how you look or even feel. Getting cold feet at night or having a dull looking skin could be few sings your body isn’t getting enough bloody supply. Morning exercise is the best way to improve your blood circulation and cleanse your entire body. You will notice a fresh glow on your face only after few exercise sessions.
Applying skin toner before going for work out is always a better idea. It will help to minimize oil production in your skin. You can also choose to exfoliate after and then apply moisturizer.
If you are not getting enough sleep, it will not only effect your overall health but will also show signs of damage on your face. Your whole body get into repair process after you sleep at night. Less sleep mean less time for your body cells to rejuvenate. Your skin may look saggy and tired. To naturally soothe and heal your skin, apply honey on your face. Before you go to sleep, apply mild cleansers or use natural oils to remove makeup and extra dirt from your skin.
Doctors recommend at least 8 glass of water, but you should drink water whenever you feel thirsty. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of clean fresh water daily. Add fruits and vegetables with high percentage of water like watermelon, cucumber, orange, grapefruit etc. For centuries, ladies have been using rose water to clean and hydrate skin. It also helps to maintain pH balance of your skin naturally.
If you have acne prone skin, you need to wash it more than a three times a day. Gently massage your skin with a good face wash for acne and wash it with clean water. Don’t use too warm water as it may dry your skin and may cause acne scars. You can easily find face wash or cleanser with alpha hydroxyl acid or beta hydroxyl acid. Face masks with AHA or simple clay masks will also help to reduces blemishes and acne breakout. After cleansing, try moisturizing lotion with benzoyl peroxide on your face. Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial properties that will not let bacteria form more acne.
Don’t pop pimples because it would lead to redness or even scarring. Acne scars are hard to get rid of. So it’s better not to have these at first place. If you feel a pimple on your skin, clean your face with rose water or face wash for acne skins. AHA would cure pimples and prevent more breakouts. Also if you wear glasses, make sure to clean them properly to keep oil and dirty away from your eyes.
Using natural home remedies for your skin is always better than putting chemical based beauty products on your face. The natural products usually takes longer to effect than industrial beauty creams but they are without any side effects, are affordable and have durable results. For centuries, these natural home remedies have worked and still they are effective. To prepare a natural remedy for tired and dull skin, everything you need is already available in your kitchen.
Take 2 table spoon chickpea flour, ½ tablespoon turmeric powder, a pinch of camphor andsandalwood. Mix these ingredients in rose water or milk as your prefer and apply on your face and hands as facial mask. This is perfect mask for glowing skin.
Do you have a regular skin care routine? If not, you should have one. For dry skin, apply fresh strawberry mask. If you have big pores, try apple cider vinegar or tomato juice with cotton pad. Leave it for 5 min and wash it with lukewarm water. A gentle facial massage with natural oils while removing makeup at night is great for blood circulation and providing natural moisturizer to your skin. Once you are comfortable with natural ingredients and sure about what works on your skin and what not, you can stick to these on daily basis. A consistent skin care routine can do wonder for your skin. You can use this time to pamper yourself and think about all the positive things in your life.
Nothing can harm your skin and health more than emotional stress in lives. Stress can cause grey hair, early sign of aging, wrinkles, dark circles and even poor blood circulation that can even lead to more severe symptoms. Stress produce more cortisol and other hormones that can cause acne prone and dull skin. Manage stress in your life. Focus on core problems and try to find solutions without being hit by stress. Life is too short for stressing yourself for things you can’t control. Meditate, exercise or trying talking to friends and family whenever feel stressed. More we meditate, less anxiety and stress we have.
Try a natural skin routine, eat healthy, sleep at least eight hours, keep yourself hydrated and keep smiling. This is the smallest mantra to keep your skin radiant, flawless and beautiful every single day, naturally.