Joanna James
A flawless smooth complexion is not just a dream. Today there are plenty of products at home and the supermarket for achieving the perfect skin. Check out our 10 easy tips.
The simple rule of never going to bed with your makeup on is a golden one. Remember that as you sleep your skin needs to breathe and leaving makeup on clogs the pores causing blackheads and pimples. You don't have to invest in an expensive and fancy makeup remover. Add a bottle of olive oil to the list when conveniently purchasing household items online and you have an excellent makeup remover. Dab a few drops of the oil on a cotton pad and take off the makeup.
Exfoliating your skin at least once or twice a week will work wonders; sloughing off dead skin cells will help smoother flawless skin to emerge. Your skin will look healthier and exude a radiant glow. Large grained sugar mixed with yogurt works as an excellent exfoliator.
Always wear a sunscreen on your skin before going out at daytime; this rule applies even if it is a cloudy day. In Sri Lanka, a sunscreen of SPF 30 or more is recommended. Plenty of locally manufactured products are available and can be easily purchased online at many supermarkets like Keells Super that offer this service.
The adage 'you are what you eat' is reflected through your skin. Eat a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables and lots of vitamin C for a glowing skin. Simply add these items to your list of grocery items and ensure your diet is free from too much oily, spicy and fermented food.
Exercise is not just for keeping fit and trim; as you work out and sweat harmful toxins leave your body. Ideal for improving circulation and cleansing your blood stream, a rigorous workout will always leave you with a glowing skin.
Especially after a workout make sure to use a good skin toner to avoid the excessively oily skin. This must be followed up with a good moisturizer.
Oh yes, beauty sleep does just that. Getting plenty of rest and relaxation is reflected on the healthy glow of your skin. At least 8 hours of sleep is needed for proper rejuvenation. You will notice that a lack of sleep not only leaves your body tired it is reflected in dark circles under the eyes and causes dull saggy skin.
Water is essential for the health of your skin. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day and enhance this by eating plenty of food rich in water content. Buy lots of watermelon, grapefruit, orange, strawberry and cantaloupe.
Wash skin prone to acne at least thrice a day with warm water. After you can massage your face and apply a cleanser that contains Benzoyl Peroxide. Never pop pimples, simply clean the area with rose water and place a cooled green tea bag on the pimple.
Ayurveda skin scrubs are proven over time to be highly effective. These scrubs can be easily made with regular ingredients from your kitchen. You could Google the information and settle on a scrub pack that's suitable for your skin.
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