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Getting flawless and beautiful skin is a dream of most women. However, most people don’t have the energy or time to keep changing beauty routines two times a week, spend too much money on buying expensive products or keep getting pampered at spas. It’s becoming difficult for you to achieve flawless skin due to overexposure to the sun, pollution or work stress. Don’t worry because you can get naturally beautiful skin with several skin care tips. In this article, we will introduce to you top 7 skin care tips to look flawless. Let’s start.
Skin Care Tips
- Pay Attention To Your Diet
There is a strong connection between how you look and what you eat. You can even lower signs of aging such as wrinkles, discoloration, thickening, and decreased elasticity with the right foods. Eating proper foods also helps to keep you healthy from within. A balanced and healthy diet is a vital prescription for vibrant and beautiful skin. Foods rich in antioxidants such as selenium, and vitamins A, C, and E are effective at keeping your skin nourished and well protected.
Foods To Eat
- Food high in antioxidants such as Swiss chard, tomato, kale, spinach, wheat germ, pumpkin, carrots, celery, watermelon, papaya, cucumber, sweet potatoes, etc.
- Healthy fats from items such as nuts, olive oil, and avocados.
- Protein products such as chicken, eggs, lean meat, turkey, and soy beans.
- Omega-3 fatty acids rich foods such as sardines, walnuts, flaxseed, and chia seeds.
- Binge on fresh juices and fruits that contain water such as melon and watermelon.
Foods To Avoid
- Avoid overeating sugary, fatty, and oily foods. Sugars and carbohydrates can restrict the collagen production in your skin, making it look older.
- Avoid canned and processed foods.
- Get Proper Sleep
Getting beauty sleep isn’t a myth! Your body rejuvenates the skin cells while sleeping. Lack of sleep instantly shows on the skin in the form of saggy skin, dark circles, and dull complexion. Another side effect of sleep deprivation is puffy and red eyes. Getting about 7-8 hours of sleep will help you have beautiful and healthy skin every morning. Thus, it is best to develop a regular bedtime schedule to maintain a youthful look. Besides, any coarseness, tightness, and dryness will start disappearing gradually after a good night’s rest.
- Moisturize Daily
Moisturizing your skin may be a great solution to many skin problems. It can help to reduce the graying and drying of the skin. The moisturizer also forms a barrier of hydration between your makeup and skin, which helps guard your skin against drying out. Use oil-based moisturizers during the winter and water-based moisturizers during the summer to keep your legs and arms well hydrated.
- Drink Plenty Of Water
Water is the elixir of your body system. It is useful for purifying the system, keeping you well-hydrated and removing impurities from your skin. In addition to this, water, particularly from filtered water taps, is highly effective at flushing toxins and pollutants out of the body. It additionally helps to eliminate dirt and excess oils from the surface, which in turn makes it fresh looking and bright. Drinking water regularly is also helpful for reducing wrinkles and fine lines within one week because water helps to plump the skin. It’s advised to consume 8-10 glasses of water daily without fail. Plus, you can drink healthy smoothies and juices to keep the skin hydrated, as hydration is the key to soft, well-nourished, and glowing skin.
- Avoid Stress
Stress results in excess oil production, thus causing the skin to absorb more grime and dirt, and that, in turn, causes skin problems. Therefore, do some yoga or meditation to relax your mind. You’ll notice the difference it can make!
- Protect The Skin From The Sun
Sunlight can lead to visible signs of aging such as thinning of the skin, dark patches, spotty skin wrinkles, and fine lines. One of the causes of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun. Thus, before going out, wear long pants and full-sleeved clothing to protect you from the sun. Also, wear a hat or cap to cover your face. Ensure to use a sunscreen with at least SPF of 20 to defend your skin against the harmful UV rays.
- Cleanse Well
Pollution, grime, and dirt can leave your skin looking lifeless and dull. Therefore, your skin needs a correct cleansing regime with the proper products to keep it clean and supple. Apart from that, remember to wash your face when you come back home.
A Few Home Remedies For Flawless Skin
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can aid in exfoliating the dull & pigmented skin cells, as it contains acids. It further helps to lighten the blemishes and scars. The antioxidants housed in it help to reverse free radical damage that in turn improves skin health. It also exhibits astringent properties, which are potent in toning your skin and enhancing your complexion.
Get These
- ACV – 1 teaspoon
- Rose water – 2 teaspoons
- Cotton ball
How To Do
Mix the ACV with rose water well and dab this mixture on the blemishes, scars, spots, pigmented regions of your face. Let it work on for roughly ten minutes before rinsing it off with water. Repeat this method once every day.
Tip: Add a little aloe vera gel to help counter the acidity of the ACV for sensitive skin type.
- Alum
Alum has a skin tightening impact on your face, thus diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. It can help combat acne and is antibacterial as well. The astringent properties in it can help reduce your large pores.
Get These
- Alum powder – 1 teaspoon
- Honey – 1 tablespoon
How To Do
Combine the alum powder and honey to create a paste and then, apply it as a face pack. Wash the pack off after 10 minutes with lukewarm water. Reapply it twice a week.
- Castor Oil
Castor oil is an excellent emollient to seal in the moisture in the skin due to its fatty acids. It also helps to revitalize the natural sebum secretion. The oil makes your skin smoother and softer by improving collagen and elastin production.
Get these
- Castor oil – 2 to 3 drops
- A bowl of hot water
How To Do
Place your face over the bowl of warm water with a clean towel to cover your head and inhibit the steam from spreading. Pat your skin dry after about 3 minutes and then, apply the oil to it while massaging thoroughly. Leave this application on all night. Try this way in every four days.
- Honey
Honey offers a glow to the skin while making it flawless with time, as it is enriched nutrients, antioxidants, and healthy fats. These properties of honey also keep the skin soft, supple, and perfect.
Get These
- Honey – 2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon powder – 1 teaspoon
How To Do
Mix the cinnamon powder and honey well to make a thick paste. Begin applying to your face. Wash your face clean after 15 to 20 minutes with water. Reuse it once or twice in a week.
- Rose Water
Rose water functions as an excellent skin toner. It works wonders in balancing the skin’s pH and improving circulation. Acne scars along with other marks on your skin can be healed remarkably with the help of rose water.
Get These
- Rose water – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon (for acne prone or oily skin)
- Olive oil – 5 drops (for dry skin)
How To Do
You add the lemon juice or olive oil (depending on your skin type) to the rose water and mix them well. Apply it to your face and rinse it off after 10-15 minutes. Follow this treatment once every alternate day.
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