Every lady loves and covets a luminous and great skin, but only a few have good genes for a naturally glowing skin. Most women have to invest money and practice a lot of patience to maintain beautiful skin. As such, taking good care of your skin can delay the natural ageing and keep away various skin problems.
Having and maintaining a glowing skin is an art and a process that, when persistently practised, you will get the desired results. If glowing skin is on your to-do list, here is a little help on how you can get started.
Build a Washing Routine
Wash your face at night. Use a makeup remover. Makeup, when left on the skin, clogs the poles making the skin prone to breakouts. Remember to use a gentle quality soap that does not strip your skin off all its oils. Once done, rinse off your skin by splashing water on it and pat it dry with a soft face towel.
Apply a toner to remove excess oils and close down your poles. Use a cotton ball to apply the toner on your skin. Be careful not to use stronger toners for dry skin, for it can remove oil from the skin, making it prone to acne. It is, therefore, vital to choose a toner that is appropriate for your skin type. Tone your forehead and cheeks because they are areas prone to breakouts.
Invest in a good moisturizer. Moisturizing your skin at night repairs the skin and helps it from developing wrinkles. Moisturizers also reduce the appearance of blemishes by giving the skin a healthy sheen. If susceptible to breakouts, use light moisturizers for oil-based moisturizers makes the skin feel greasy. In short, do a skin test to determine your skin tone and choose a moisturizer that is best for your skin tone.
Another excellent skin routine is to exfoliate once a week. Exfoliation helps to get rid of the flaky and dead skin. However, exercise care when exfoliating because using rough grain or rubbing your skin so hard can result in more skin problems. A simple scrub that you can comfortably use is sugar mixed with honey.
Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Although we need vitamin D from the sun, excess sun rays falling on the skin can be harmful. The UV rays can cause redness, itchy and tight skin, blisters, and peeling of the skin. Also, too much exposure to sun rays welcomes early ageing as the skin appears wrinkled and develops dark sports. Thus, if you are likely to spend much time exposed to sunlight, wear SPF 30 sunscreen. Besides, opt for foundations and moisturizers that have sunscreen in them for protection. Also, wear protective hats and sunglasses to protect the area around your eyes.
Mind What You Eat
Did you know that the results of what you feed your body are reflected in the skin? Greasy and fatty foods can lead to the development of rashes and acne. Instead, eat fresh fruits like berries, apples and watermelons, vegetables, and ample vitamins. Vitamin C is vital for radiant skin.
Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Take water instead of alcohol and carbonated drinks. Dehydration makes the skin dry, tight, and flaky, making it more prone to wrinkles. Quit smoking at all costs. The toxins in the cigarette damages collagen and elastin two chemicals that help keep the skin firm and supple, thus premature ageing of the skin.
Exercise Regularly
Exercises that you can do regularly include yoga and jogging. Exercise increases blood circulation, which fastens the cleansing process. When the poles of your skin expand, they get rid of the trapped dirt and oil. Besides, blood flow nourishes the skin cells leaving the skin rejuvenated by bringing nutrients that repair skin close to the skin cells.
Exercise also helps in relieving stress, which helps in preventing stress-related acne. It is essential to keep in mind that the best workout hours are early in the morning and late in the evening when the sun can not harm your skin. Also, take a shower thereafter to prevent dirt and oil from getting back into the pores.
Manage Stress
Stress is part of life, but if left uncontrolled, it can trigger the development of breakouts. Thus for healthy skin, you have to manage your stress by seeking professional assistance or working out. Meditation and having enough sleep are equally effective. The skin makes new collagen as you sleep. Besides, if you sleep well, you wake up without puffy and swollen eyes, which brightens your face. As such, look for a technique that best works for you when it comes to managing stress and stick to it for you to have beautiful and bright skin.
Deal With Acne
One way of attacking acne is preventing it. Change your pillowcase every week. Tie your hair back while asleep. If using birth control, ask your doctor to choose one that is compatible with your hormonal composition. Also, remember not to pick pimples as this can leave blemishes that are not pleasant on your face. Another effective way of dealing with acne is by using a face mask. Masks help fight inflammation in the skin, thus helps in fighting acne. Clay face masks are ideal for acne-prone skin.
Facials And Massage
Massaging serum and oil in the skin helps in stimulating blood flow, bringing the blood close to the skin cells, thus the glow. This also helps in bringing nourishing nutrients close to the skin. Massage leads to the regeneration of skin cells, thus promoting collagen development, which prevents ageing. Facials cleanse the face thoroughly and better than you can do it at home.
Facials also help in detoxifying the skin. Ingredients used in facials like seal salt and herbal extracts are rich antioxidants that remove all the accumulated waste leaving your face fresh and radiant. Facials are also useful in eliminating blackheads and other acne scars, leaving your skin looking fresh.
Resources – Mayo Clinic, Wiki How, Style Craze.
