Having a glowing and radiant skin really adds up to one’s confidence, but not everyone is born with a glowing and hydrated skin. Does that mean it’s not achievable? Not really! Getting that natural glow depends on your everyday behaviors, what you eat, how long you’re under the harmful UV rays, etc. With the appropriate lifestyle choices and skincare routines, your skin will be glowing and fresh in no time.

Your mental health is strongly influenced by the appearance of your skin. Acne scars, larger pores, aging skin, or sun damage can severely reduce your confidence. You feel more confident, have higher self-esteem, and are more social when you have healthy skin.

Here are 10 tips for a healthy and glowing skin:

1.      Cleanse Your Face Twice A Day

The first step in any skincare routine for glowing skin is to thoroughly cleanse your face. Cleansing helps fend off debris, excessive oil, residual makeup, and dead skin cells. Additionally, it gets your skin ready for the next skincare treatments. By washing it too frequently, you risk dehydrating your skin and encouraging your pores to generate excessive amounts of additional oil to make up for the moisture loss. The ideal times to wash your face are usually right before bed, after you’ve worked up a sweat, and first thing in the morning.

2.      Exfoliate Once A Week

The dermal layer of our skin produces dead skin cells. These rise to the surface and expel themselves. As we grow older, the skin has to work harder to eliminate these dead skin cells. They need our assistance because they don’t shed on their own. Exfoliation is a technique that aids in removing dead skin cells. They are available in enzymatic, physical, and chemical forms. Exfoliating your face once a week, to remove the dead skin cells helps in rejuvenating your skin’s glow.

3.      Use A Toner

The pH of your skin can be upset by cleansing and washing. Your skin’s pH is normally between 5 and 6. (slightly acidic). Scrubs and cleaners usually cause it to become slightly alkaline. Toner works to balance the pH of your skin, which gives your skin a soothing effect and stops clogging dirt from entering them.

4.      Try Topical Vitamin C Serum 

One of the top ingredients on the market for anti-aging assistance and the secret to preserving a smooth, even, and glowing complexion is vitamin C. Even while you presumably consume vitamin C in your diet, there is no way to ensure that it reaches your skin. The most direct way to get these benefits is to use Vitamin C serum and other topical products.

Vitamin C helps in:

• stop the development of dark spots and brighten existing ones
• lessen skin sensitivity
• aid in collagen stimulation, which improves the tone and texture of the skin.

5.      Try Niacinamide

Niacinamide, often known as vitamin B3, is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that fights oxidative stress. This is a great alternative if your skin is dull or discolored as a result of different skin disorders, such as sunspots, acne, or dark spots caused by rosacea or acne.

Niacinamide can be incorporated into both morning and night time routines but shouldn’t be used with vitamin C.

6.      Moisturize Your Skin Properly

Skin can become extremely dry or extremely oily due to a lack of moisture. Both of them have a number of skin-related side effects, including acne. Your skin’s barrier can be repaired and water loss is stopped by moisturizing it regularly. Additionally, moisturizing gives your skin a subtle shine. They are available in a variety of forms, including creams, lotions, gels, and serums that are suited for various skin types.

Moisturizing your skin is essential, regardless of what type of skin you have.

7.      Wear Sunscreen Daily

Your skin is shielded from the harmful solar rays with sunscreen. Long-term sun exposure can cause dullness, dark spots, browned skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and in rare circumstances, even cancer. UV rays have the power to tamper with the even texture of your skin and can drain its radiance. Wearing sunscreen every day is vital and should be the second step in your skin care regimen after moisturizing.

8.      Stay Hydrated

It might sound clichéd, but we want to stress again how important it is to drink water. The primary component of your skin’s natural barrier is water. Your skin is vulnerable to harm when there is water loss from this barrier.

Drinking 2-3 liters of water a day can make your skin more hydrated, which causes it to glow and be soft and supple. So stay well hydrated, unless you have any other medical condition which prevents you from taking too much water.

9.      Eat Healthy

The saying “you are what you eat” is absolutely true and effective.  Once you omit fried items and unhealthy diet and switch to a healthy diet, this will make perfect sense and is entirely accurate. Your skin will respond by giving you the glow you need if you eat fresh, healthy food. 

10.  Sound Sleep

Getting enough sleep promotes cell renewal and exfoliation. Keep in mind to acquire 7-8 hours of restful sleep for beautiful skin. Dark circles and swollen eyes are side effects of sleep deprivation. A protein called collagen gives skin its tensile strength. Collagen production is boosted when you get enough sleep. Because of this, your skin looks fresh and healthy.

 11. Avoid smoking

Besides the obvious harm to the lungs and other organs, smoking and passive smoking may also keep you from having glowing skin. It can also lead to premature skin aging, therefore avoid it at all costs

If you face any skin infection or skin disease, consult Shifa International Hospital’s highly qualified dermatologists, who will help you achieve a radiant and healthy skin.

Visit our website https://www.shifa.com.pk/dermatology/ or call at 051 846 4646 to book an appointment.

Reference:

Healthline