The long and much-welcomed season of festivities and weddings has come to a close and the new year is around the corner. The wedding season is defined by family gatherings, good food, celebrations, and days packed with events.
However, all this gaiety can take a toll on your skin. The busy lifestyle, indulgent eating habits, lack of sleep, and long hours of staying in make-up during this time may contribute to skin issues.
By the end of the wedding season, your skin may look dull and tired or may break out into pimples. The winter air may also make your skin look dry.
To rejuvenate and renew your skin so you can get your radiant healthy skin back in no time, here are a few tips:
Skincare Tips
1. Hydration is the key. Abrupt dietary changes, reduced physical activity, and increased pollution can make your skin dry and flaky. To prevent breakouts and flakiness, keep a close check on your water intake.
Consume at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day for healthy and supple skin. Water also plays an essential role in flushing out toxins from your body, which reflects as clear skin.
2. A balanced diet is important. Celebrations are incomplete without sweets and fried foods. However, unhealthy food habits and reduced water consumption can lead to undesirable changes to your skin.
Incorporate a balanced diet into your routine and add green leafy vegetables, fruits, dairy, high-fibre food, and probiotics to your everyday meals. Good internal health will reflect healthy skin.
3. Renew your skin with exfoliation. Your skin may already be affected due to the prolonged use of heavy make-up during celebrations, and leaving it on overnight just makes it worse. Your pores may get clogged, leading to acne problems.
Consult your dermatologist to understand your skin’s requirements. Then, you can opt for regular exfoliation treatments for the removal of blackheads and whiteheads, unclogging your pores, and dislodging dead skin cells to give way to clear healthy skin.
4. Sun protection is a must. Exposure to the sun and heavy pollution can lead to tanning, making your skin look dull. Apart from tanning, sun exposure can also cause early ageing of the skin.
To allow for the healing of damaged skin, start applying sunscreen with a minimum SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 to guard your skin against UV rays, whether you are inside or outside the house.
5. Cleanse your skin correctly. The correct cleanser marks the beginning of a perfect skincare routine. If your skin is already damaged by the weather, pollution, and make-up, harsh cleansers can add to the problem.
Opt for water-based cleansers or cleansing milk that do not strip off the natural oils of your skin.
Always understand your skin type and consult a dermatologist for it if needed, before choosing a cleanser.
6. Do not forget to moisturise. No matter what your skin type is, moisturisation is a must in the dry winter weather. You can choose your moisturiser depending on your skin type.
Further, face oils can be added to your skincare regimen to add that extra boost of hydration. Seek advice from a dermatologist for good moisturiser options.
7. Under eye care needs your attention. Late-night celebrations, lack of sleep, and the stress of busy days can become clearly visible on your face, especially in the form of dark circles and puffy eyes.
Cotton swabs soaked in rose water, cucumber slices, or chilled tea bags placed on your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes at night will help brighten up the skin under your eyes and reduce puffiness.
8. Opt for a good facial. You may have started the wedding season with a facial for that extra glow. However, you can also go for a facial at the end of the season as the perfect way to restore and rejuvenate your skin.
Choose facials that hydrate and moisturise your skin, while helping in the removal of dead skin cells and reducing dark spots and tanning.
Remember, obtaining and maintaining healthy skin is not an overnight process. It takes perseverance and patience.
Apart from following these tips, try to lead a balanced life and devote time to your physical and mental health. The results will show on your skin.
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