Returning home to a dry and dull face? Impurities in the air not only have a degrading effect on how you look after a day out, but also pave way for premature ageing, resulting in lasting damage.
Any sign of irritation, inflammation or flare ups can be a sign that you need to upgrade your skincare routine with an anti-pollution boost. Here’s your 101 guide to get started:
Always wash your face before hitting the hay
Sporting a no makeup face? You might feel tempted to skip your cleansing routine before retiring to bed. Washing your face at night is not only important to remove your makeup but also to clean dirt that settles on the surface. If you don’t take the day off your face, the impurities tend to seep in and clog the pores. Results, you wonder? Think, acne, dark spots, black and white heads, and other such skin problems, which can be avoided with this simple yet crucial practice. If there’s only one thing you pick from this list, let it be this one.
Keep your skin hydrated
Keeping up with the basics, here’s to giving your skin intense moisturisation that will last for a long time. To avoid greasy skin, opt for a gel-based moisturiser and reapply it at least twice a day for best results. Team it with ample intake of water and enjoy soft skin and that natural radiance, all day every day.
Nourish your skin with an antioxidant serum
The thick and dry air needs an extra dose of nourishment to keep up with healthy skin. Welcome the skincare gem of the moment—skin serum! Using an antioxidant serum will ensure that your skin gets all the nourishment that it needs (read:lacks), and replenishes from deep within.
Indulge in a face pack every week
Just like add-on nourishment, your skin needs add-on cleansing. For a thorough cleanse, pamper yourself with a face pack once or twice a week. Mud-masks are popular for their purifying and healing properties. Easily sourced, utterly organic, and oozing the many benefits that the earth has to offer, clay continues to be an important part of modern-day beauty regime. Available in a multitude of varieties—Bentonite Clay, Kaolin Clay, Red Cay, Green Cay, among others—there’s a type of clay for every skin type and concern, fabricating nature’s own way to personalised care.
Shield with sunscreen
Sun damage is one of the biggest culprit behind premature ageing. Always (and we mean always!) apply sunscreen before stepping out, even on cloudy days when the sun is busy playing peek-a-boo.
Resort to hats and scarves
Hats and scarves are some fashionable ways to keep skin damage at bay. Protecting your skin with an extra-layer of clothing will show visible results in no time. Ensure you go for a breathable fabric that falls easy on the skin. Rugged fabrics that irritate the skin or thick variants that suffocate it and make it a sweaty affair will do more harm than good.
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