Natural ways to get Glowing Skin

Having a clear and glowing skin makes you stand different in the crowd. Your appearance and confidence are helpful in creating the oomph impact. Many of us are gifted with natural genes of glowing skin. But for those who are not, we cannot alter the appearance gifted by god. However, there are solutions to help you improve your appearance naturally. The initial step towards gaining confidence is having a clear and glowing skin.

Obtaining glowing skin does not always call for makeup and flaunting. It can be obtained easily through some natural ways. These include applying some effective home remedies in addition to taking a healthy diet.

Hope this piece of writing comes up to be helpful in obtaining glowing skin in natural ways!

Diet for Healthy Skin

A healthy diet is the primary and most natural step towards glowing skin. Whatever is eaten gives its reflection on the skin. Putting in good will obviously give out good. So, if you take more of junk food, it is obvious for your face to break out or show up unhealthy skin. To have glowing skin naturally, ensure intake of Vitamin A and C in ample quantity. Vitamin A helps keep your skin healthy and soft in addition to reducing oil secretion. Some good sources of Vitamin A include cantaloupe, potatoes, carrots, eggs, milk, and apricots. Similarly, Vitamin C is important for production of collagen that supports the structure of your skin. Also, Vitamin C is quite efficient in reducing the wrinkles. The best sources of Vitamin C include kiwi, oranges, grapefruit, apples, red peppers, whole grain cereals, and strawberries.

There are also some other food sources that play a vital role in making your skin healthy and glowing. These include omega-3 fats that are helpful in absorbing vitamins thus reducing the levels of skin inflammations. Best sources include salmon and nuts. Some other good sources are green tea, dark chocolate, cranberries, and grapes. These help in providing additional radiance to your skin.

To get naturally glowing skin, you can also add Brazil nuts, selenium, whole grains, and tomatoes to your diet. For better results, try taking good quantity of strawberries, raspberries, pecans, and pomegranates. Besides, oyster intake is also helpful in renewing and repairing skin cells with contained zinc.

Tips to get glowing skin naturally

There are certain tips which, if followed, can help you  get glowing skin. These include:

• Stay hydrated

The primary step towards getting beautiful and glowing skin is to stay hydrated. Ensure an intake of as much as 2 liters of water in a day. However, this requires to be combined with a good diet that includes ample amount of vegetables and fruits. It is also important to avoid junk food as well as oily food.

• Treat oily skin

To deal with oily skin, wash your face with a solution prepared as a mixture of water and vinegar. Those suffering from acne can go for using aloe vera juice, or a combination of rose water and ‘multaani mitti’ or sandalwood paste. Another useful option is applying a paste of crushed cucumber or a paste of cumin seeds mixed with water. You can also apply orange peels or neem leaves on the affected skin areas. Any of these applications should be allowed to stay on the skin for about 20-30minutes.

• Scrubbing

Marvelously smooth and beautiful skin can also be obtained by scrubbing it every week (at least once or twice). You can prepare scrubs by mixing ½cup sugar, juice extracted from a lemon, and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Another home remedy is mixing 8cups sea salt with a cup of unsweetened cocoa, 2cups jojoba oil, 2tbsp vanilla extract, and honey. You can also try dried and ground orange peels mixed with water.

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  Remove blackheads

Blackheads can be done away with by scrubbing with a mixture of rice powder and water on affected areas and allowing it to work for 5minutes, another remedy is applying honey. Let it stay for 5 to 10 minutes and then wipe away with a damp cloth.

Face packs

You can also go for face packs as they keep the skin clear for a long time thus preventing it from sagging. Some good face packs include a mixture of rose water mixed with multaani mitti, tomato juice and glycerin; honey added to a mashed ripe banana; or mixing honey to cooked oatmeal.

• Exercise

Besides providing a great body, exercising also facilitates healthy and beautiful skin. The underlying fact is that work outs send extra oxygen to the skin thus adding glow to your skin. Moreover, the endorphins produced during cardio exercise help protect cell damage. Also, exercise reduces the level of stress thus preventing the occurrence of acne, wrinkles, and dryness ad providing healthy and glowing skin.

• Sleep well

It is essential to follow good sleeping habits to have healthy and beautiful skin. Healthy skin calls for good sleeping habits. Not sleeping properly can lead to dehydrated, dull, and wrinkled skin. Taking an adequate sleep is the most essential step towards getting glowing skin. Try taking a sound sleep of at least 8-10 hours. This is possible by developing a regular schedule for bedtime. This would make you look and feel refreshed besides adding glow to the skin.

• Sun protection

Avoid using a tanning bed. However, if you are going out in the sun, shield your skin using a   that contains SPF-15 or even higher. sunscreen

• Avoid chemicals

Avoid excessive use of chemicals on your skin. Avoid use of foundation as it may clog the pores thus keeping the wrong stuff inside. Instead, try going for washes, scrubs, and cleansers made from natural ingredients. Besides, if you wish to avoid the use of chemicals, you can go for honey or aloe vera as they make your face feel beautiful and refreshed as well.

• Avoid smoking

Smoking may cause hazardous diseases like skin cancer. If it, however, doesn’t, it may lead to premature ageing to a great extent.

• Steam

Treating your face steam is the easiest and cheapest way of opening clogged pores besides making your skin soft. It really feels great. However, just like any other treatment, this treatment also takes a little time to show up desirable results. To give steam to your face, boil some water. Take the pot away from the gas stove after the water has boiled completely and place your face over this hot water. It is important to cover the face with a towel to lock the moisture and heat inside. Maintain this position for about 10 to 15 minutes. After you are done with steaming, the best option is applying a face mask as the pores are open. The skin can also be steamed under a hot shower. The steaming process can be followed twice a week. For better results, you can add peppermint, lemon, or thyme to the water to treat oily skin. To treat sensitive skin, you can add lime or chamomile. Normal skin can, however, be treated by adding rosemary, lavender, or rose to hot water. Another good option to add for glow is green tea.

• Keep your skin clean

One important beauty essential is an effective cleansing routine. Use a natural and mild cleanser projected for your special skin type to do away with toxins, makeup, dirt, and pollutants. It is better to go for gentle crèmes, gels, foams, or milks to clean the face. The best option is to rinse your face repeatedly to avoid pore clogging because of residues. Also, try going for fruit sugar or coconut based cleansers. Include fragrance free products to your daily skin care regime thus avoiding any kind of allergic reactions.

• Be gentle on your skin

Avoid the use of harsh face washes, scrubs, and peels containing high amount of acids that make your skin feel raw. Be careful in treating your skin for it is really delicate.

• Replace your face wash with honey

This is the best remedy to get glowing skin. It is, moreover, the best way to do away with dead skin thus making your skin glow. So, rather than using a face wash or soap containing synthetic ingredients, it is better to go for organic honey (raw) to was your face. It would result in making your skin clean and soft.

• Rinse with cold water

For a glowing skin, ensure using cold water to rinse your face maximum number of times. In point of fact, cold water locks the moisture in skin unlike hot water that makes the skin dry.

• Use a soft towel to pat dry your skin

Treat your skin most gently. Avoid scrubbing your face using a towel. All that is required is a tender pat and allow it to dry in a natural way.

• Replace moisturizer with natural vegetable oils

Try going for organic and natural vegetable oils instead of synthetic moisturizers to make your skin more clear and glowing.

• Avoid alcohol (have a vegetable juice instead)

Alcohol is one thing that makes the skin dry. It is, therefore, better to take it on special occasions and avoid on other days to make your skin glow flawlessly.

Natural remedies to get glowing skin at home

Besides the aforesaid tips and preventions, there are also some natural remedies that can be applied at home to get glowing skin in a natural way. The most effective and easy ones are:

• Papaya pack

Papaya is one fruit which can prove really beneficial to the skin in different ways. Your appearance and looks are enhanced by eating as well as applying it onto your face. Giving a papaya massage to your face on a regular basis can get you a glowing skin. Moreover, being a gentle exfoliate, papaya massage is also beneficial in removing blackheads, blemishes, scars, dark spots, and also improves the skin tone thus adding beauty and glow to the skin.

Eating papaya regularly helps in improving the digestion thus making your skin glow. Besides, papaya face packs are idyllic for you if you have an oily skin. Above all, these also help reduce sun tan.

• Homemade scrubs

Homemade scrubs are another way to get glowing and super smooth skin. These scrubs can be prepared by mixing together ½ cup of sugar, juice extracted from 1 lemon, and a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Another recipe for an effective scrub includes adding together 8cups sea salt with 2tbsp vanilla extract, honey, and a cup of unsweetened cocoa. Yet another recipe includes applying dried and grounded orange peels mixed with water.

• Applying potato juice

Not many people are aware of potato being a home remedy for fair and glowing skin naturally. Potato juice is helpful in brightening the skin by reducing scars and dark spots thus making it glow flawlessly. Also, potato juice acts as natural bleach that lightens the skin and further making it fairer and more glowing.  

• Coconut water

The purest and most natural drink for your skin is coconut water. Regular intake of coconut water is helpful in flushing out impurities and toxins form the body thus improving the circulation. Coconut water adds glow to the skin besides making it clear and attractive.

Besides, coconut water can also be applied as a face mask for blackheads and acne. Coconut acts as an effective toner that can be used in combination with other things to make your skin glow. Using coconut water regularly on your face can help remove scars and acne thus making your skin glow.

• Cucumber juice

Glowing skin can be obtained naturally by dabbing cucumber juice on your face with a cotton ball. Besides, placing emaciated cotton pads, damp with cold cucumber juice, on your eyes helps in removing dark circles. This would add glow to your skin naturally.

• Banana pack

Apply a face pack prepared by mixing milk with a mashed banana on your skin. This beauty remedy would make your skin smooth, fairer, and naturally glowing.

• Milk and lemon

One of the most effective formulas to get glowing skin is applying lukewarm milk curdled by adding lemon to it. Let it work for about 15-20minutes and then rinse off. Best results can be obtained by applying daily.

Glowing skin forms one asset that is coveted by every woman. Having a beautiful and flawlessly glowing skin is no more a difficult task. All that it calls for is proper nutrition and an effective skin care regime. To get glowing skin naturally, try taking diets containing rich amount of fluids, as well as vegetables and fruits that contain anti-oxidants in ample quantity. Keep your skin clean, toned, and moisturized to make it glow naturally.