Many women complain of degrading skin health due to wearing makeup over the years. Quality products when teamed with a thoughtful skincare routine is a must in order to keep skin troubles at bay, and enjoy a well-sculpted look all day, every day. Here’s your 101 guide to have your cake and eat it too!
Remove your makeup gently, but thoroughly
It’s not enough to abide by the thumb rule of removing the makeup before hitting the sack, you should also ensure that you’re doing it right. While it may seem that slight traces of leftover kohl or mascara are harmless, it can be damaging to the skin in the long run. Indulge in a two-step, thorough clean up, especially on days you wear heavy makeup. The skin near the eyes is the thinnest and most delicate, tug roughly and it will stretch over time, leading to fine lines. Therefore, be very gentle while working your way around that area. Above all, understand the need of your skin—oily, sensitive, and dry—and choose a product that aligns well.
Resort to double cleansing
Thanks to J beauty and K beauty, double cleansing is picking popularity. Essentially, it’s a combination of an oil-based face wash to remove the makeup and grime, followed by a gel-based wash for a deep cleanse and an oil-free look. The technique works well depending on the type of skin and the amount of makeup. You can also opt for this twice-cleansing technique with a single, gentle cleanser that you use. People with dry skin should be careful that they don’t strip the skin off moisture.
Upgrade your beauty kit with an antioxidant serum
Hydrating well is a basic and significant step to keep your skin nourished from within. For an extra boost of nutrition, include an antioxidant serum in your beauty ritual. Besides hydrating the skin, serum protects you from environmental aggressors like pollution, dirt, and sun damage. It also prevents the onset of wrinkles, dark spots, pigmentation, among other signs of ageing, and gives a firm, youthful glow.
Detoxify
Ever noticed a pimple pop after a greasy meal the night before, or a dull looking face after a careless binge session with sweets? It’s no news that food largely affects how you look and feel. While eating a balanced diet is the key, set a detox plan to get the best out of your skin. Here’s how celebs indulge in a beautifying cleanse:
• Tapsee Pannu gulps one litre of warm water every morning with almonds, figs and walnuts to promote skin health. Green tea and cucumber-celery juice are other beverage options she sticks to strike the right pH balance.
• Kriti Sanon prefers her morning glass of water with lemon or honey.
• Sara Ali Khan starts her day with turmeric, spinach, and hot water.
• Kiara Advani gobbles down one cup of warm water with lemon the first thing in the morning.
• Soha Ali Khan starts her day with fenugreek infused water, and highly recommends it to new moms.
Give your skin extra TLC every once in a while
Exposing your skin to makeup products everyday can be harsh on the skin. Help your skin replenish with an at-home treatment once in every 7 to 14 days. Exfoliating with clay and activated charcoal is on the rise. However, if your skin is sensitive scrubbing will do more harm than good. In such a case, it’s advisable to opt for a sheet mask for gentle rejuvenation. This is a good resort for dry skin as well.
Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.
We can’t stress this enough. Sleep is necessary to help the skin rejuvenate and exude a bright, energized glow. How else would the tiredness after a late night show in your eyes, otherwise?
