All of us want to have beautiful and flawless skin without a trace of make-up applied to it. Well, its not difficult if we follow certain skin care routines and take care of ourselves. Our body needs the right nutrients to fight off the damage caused due to numerable factors such as pollution, dirt, chemical loaded products, poor diet, poor lifestyle and so on.
So following are some of the well known rules and tips to follow to have that naturally beautiful skin.
1. Drink Plenty of Water
Drinking plenty and plenty of water helps your body eliminate toxins, keeps you hydrated and thus your skin looks fresh and clean. Drinking cold drinks or any other such drinks does not cut the need to consume more water. Its very very important to drink loads of water for your skin to fight off damage, acne, pimples and any thing your skin is suffering from. Its the most cheap and smart way to get beautiful skin without spending a penny. Take a one week challenge and see the difference yourself. You cannot drink water only when you are thirsty, one tip to remind yourself to drink water is to have a glass of water as the clock strikes one hour.
2. Eat Healthy
You must have heard the phrase, you are what you eat. Consume fresh fruits, foods rich in fiber, protein and antioxidants. Have green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits, dry fruits etc. Avoid excess intake of salt and sugar. Though I am sweet tooth, I really try hard to indulge in activities to shed off the calories. Excess Salt and sugar speeds the aging process, thus making your skin dull, wrinkled more than your age.
Drink gree tea, and we all are aware of the benefits of this magical tea. I have seen the difference myself, since the time I started green tea and cutting off excess sugary amd salty foods, I felt more active and thus my skin glows from within.
3. Sun Protection
You cannot underestimate the power of SPF. Avoid sun exposure as much as possible specially between 11 to 4, and there are times when its not possible to avoid it, use SPF of minimum 30, wear sunglasses. Whether its winter, monsoon or summer, you have to and you must wear SPF while going out. UVA and UVB rays from sun not only possess the danger to cause skin cancer, but makes your skin age faster. So do not ever forget to wear SPF before stepping out.
4. Make a Skin/Hair Care Routine
One of the important steps to having good skin is to follow a skin care routine and stick to it. Its very important to wash your face once in the morning and once at night before going to bed. Use a mild soap free cleanser, tone your skin and moisturise. CTM routine is very important for our skin to be clean and dirt free. Cleaning with a mild cleanser cleanses your skin of all the dirt, than toning removes excess oil and minimizes the appearance of pores, and moisturizing keeps the skin's elasticity, and gives you soft and supple skin. Toning is not necessary if you have dry skin but oily and combination skin girls should stick to CTM routine every morning and night whereas dry skin girls should include CM in skin care routine. Plus never ignore your hands and feet.
Hair care routine involves oiling your hair with warm coconut oil and massage it well over your scalp one night before taking a shower. Using mild shampoos, and a hair pack once a month enhances your hair texture and makes it more strong and longer.
5. Exercise
Exercise does not only mean going to a gym and working out, but exercise simply means to exercise your body and keep it active and moving. It increases the circulation of oxygen and nutrients and releases toxins through sweat, which leads to clearer, firmer skin. Simply taking stairs instead of elevator, or walking than taking a ric for short distances and indulging in activities which makes you sweat, can make a whole lot of difference in your lifestyle, making you fit and your skin glowing from inside.
6. Enough Sleep
Your skin rejuvenates and repairs itself mostly while you are asleep. Make sure that you not only sleep for eight hours a night, but that it is quality sleep. Not getting enough sleep can lead to skin sagging, bags under the eyes, discoloration, and signs of aging.
7. Use Natural Products
Opt for products which contains less chemical and try to look for ingredients before buying any skin care product. Try to treat skin problems with Homemade Face Packs with natural ingredients. Use gentle cleansers and shampoos.
8. Maintain Healthy Habits
Do not touch your face without cleaning your hands well, avoiding junk food, drinking natural fruit juices are some of the good things for your body and skin. Exfoliate once a week with mild Homemade Scrubs, take shorter and cooler baths as hot showers strips your body's natural oil, making it dry and dull. Moisturise your skin, body and lips everyday, stay happy and be positive, yes it does a make a alot of difference!
9. Have Enough Vitamin C
This Vitamin has a number of advantages for your skin. Researchers have found that skin exposed to vitamin C for long periods of time can produce up to eight times more new cells! Its most found in lemon, oranges, and citrus fruits. A glass of warm water with half lemon juice is a healthy way to start your day.
10. Feel Beautiful!
Nothing makes you more beautiful than the belief that you are beautiful! Know that everyone of us is uniquely beautiful in our own way and be confident. Be simple and graceful. Help people without expecting returns and dont forget to smile! 😊
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