The glow on your skin is a reflection of your good health. For you to get the fair glowing skin you should follow a daily routine of a healthy lifestyle that will encourage your body.
Factors that affect the skin glow
- Seasonal changes like more exposure to the sun make you tanned and more exposure to cold weather takes away the moisture forming dry skin.
- Skincare products that contain chemicals.
- An unhealthy lifestyle, mental stress affect the internal organs that are reflected on the skin in the form of problems like acne.
- Harsh soaps and detergents harm your skin.
- Bathing or showering in excessively hot water can cause damage to the skin.
- Pollution is also problematic for your skin as dust can clog pores and increase bacteria on the face which leads to acne or spots.
- Hormonal imbalances also affect the skin.
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Tips for a fair glowing skin
- Have a healthy diet which includes a lot of fruits, vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices. You can use honey instead of sugar for juices.
- Drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water to keep your skin clean and glowing.
- Sleep for 7-8 hours a night as your skin will rejuvenate itself by building new cells while you sleep.
- Keep the usage of cosmetics at a minimum and make sure you remove them before going to bed.
- Exfoliate once a week.
- Exercise every day or at least 3 times a week as it will help you maintain your glowing skin by stimulating the blood flow.
- Use proper sunscreen if you have to stay out in sun for long hours as too much exposure to the sun causes the skin to become dark, tanned, and wrinkled.
- Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, as it reduces moisture from skin and wrinkles, appear faster which makes you look older sooner.
- Make sure you take some time to relax as stress worsens your skin problems. Practice yoga, dhyana, or meditation that makes you more calm and peaceful.
- Avoid eating over-processed and refined junk foods as they increase the free radicals in your body that are very bad for skin health.
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Home Remedy for fair glowing skin
- Apply a paste of gram flour (besan), 2 teaspoon milk, and 3-4 drops of lime juice on the face and neck for 15 minutes and wash with water. Repeat this every 2 weeks.
- Mix raw milk, a pinch of salt, and two teaspoonfuls of lime juice, use this as cleansing lotion as it helps to clean the pores of the skin.
Each skin type is different; you can find out what suits your skin best and follow it.