Getting that glow where your cheeks are bright and luminous and your skin looks shiny from very far is almost everyone’s aim. But achieving this look is never easy. You must have looked up almost all websites searching for a way to brighten up your skin and make it look more radiant. But all you got was slim pickings.
You ask any beauty pro and they will tell you there are no particular secrets to getting this glow but your search for these tricks ends here. Some of the tips and tricks that will help you in achieving that radiant and flawless skin are –
- Double Cleansing
Heard it from many people but never trusted the results? Cleansing helps in the removal of dirt, oil, grimes, etc that build up on the skin over a while. A single cleanse, many a time, is not sufficient to pull out all these impurities.
So, to ensure that all the leftover dirt and makeup is drawn out from your skin, you need to double cleanse. Micellar water, oil-based cleanser, or oil can be used to wipe the dirt and excess oil from the skin.
- Skin Type
Unless you have good knowledge about your skin type, you cannot pick the correct skincare routine.
Dry skin feels tight and flaked. Oily skin is greasy and shiny in the T-zone. Combination skin is greasy in the forehead, T-zone, and chin but cheeks and jaw are dry. Normal skin is dry and oily in the apt amounts. Sensitive skin gets red and itchy very easily, especially if you use a new product.
- Exfoliator
It is quite difficult to get rid of dull skin. You cannot pinpoint what makes it look dull but when it’s visible, it cannot be avoided. Skin can become dull from a build-up of dead skin cells and grimes, dehydration.
This is when exfoliation enters the chat. Adding a gentle exfoliator like exfoliating scrub or exfoliating face wash to your skin care regimen once a week is a simple and good way to lift away the dead skin cells exposing brighter and more textured skin.
It also helps in unclogging the pores and reducing skin problems like acne.
Cleaning the face with a warm and moistened washcloth is a great addition to your routine after cleansing.
- Hydration Mask
When it comes to exfoliation and blemish fighting, trying DIYs at home is that part that has to be skipped. But a good hydration mask can be prepared in your kitchen itself.
All you need is yogurt which is anti-inflammatory with a lactic acid component and an avocado which is recommended for all skin types due to the abundance of vitamin B and fatty acids. You can add a little honey for hydration.
Mix half a cup of plain yogurt with an avocado and a quarter cup of honey and leave it on your face for 20 minutes. This will work wonders for your skin and moisturize it.
- Vitamin C Enriched Products
Vitamin C reduces age spots, shoo away dullness, redness, and pigmentation, and promotes collagen production and an even-toned complexion. One of the best and the most common ways to give your skin the much-needed Vitamin C is through the use of products like anti aging vitamin c serums.
These serums are high in antioxidants and claim to reduce dark spots and acne marks in three days.
- Peeling Mask
A peeling mask smooths your skin and evens the skin tone by getting rid of dead skin cells.
Choose masks that contain fruit enzymes such as pineapple or papaya and have a low level of glycolic acid. This will help in achieving that glowing skin. This type of mask is best especially if you are in a hurry.
- Choose Products That Offer Multiple Benefits
It is wise to buy those skin care products which offer multiple benefits. For example, a moisturizer that has both anti-aging and brightening properties. Products containing Vitamin A or retinoids help in reducing the sign of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines, enhance collagen synthesis and strengthen the skin matrix.
This improves the overall appearance of the skin making it brighter and glowing.
- Toner Before Serum Or Moisturizer
Using the right skincare products in your routine is undoubtedly important but in what sequence you use them is also important. Applying a good moisturizer will get you glowing skin but toner is required for the better absorption of this moisturizer.
Toners had a bad rep for their ability to strip the skin of natural oils but modern-day toners are hydrating and prep your skin for the further steps in the skincare routine.
- Skin Barrier
Exfoliation is good up to a certain limit but any more than 2 or 3 times will damage your skin barrier. This means it will affect the skin’s ability to retain moisture and keep the free radicals out.
A weak barrier can lead to certain skin problems like flakes, dryness, and irritation. Nowadays, there are many treatments available that help in repairing and strengthening the skin barrier.
- Say Bye To Loofah
Loofahs, washcloths that are too harsh, etc are not good for the skin. Instead, use a salt scrub on your body and rinse it off with extra exfoliation. This combo will remove all the dead skin cells and reveal the smoothest skin.
- Sunscreen
You are probably tired of hearing this word but sunscreens are the most effective way to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Use a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or more. Reapply sunscreen after every 2 hours especially if you spend the majority of your time outdoors.
- Steam
It may seem weird but steaming your face twice or thrice a week will help in clearing your skin pores and removing any impurities.
Wrapping Up
Along with these tips, an improvement in your daily routine like eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, etc will have a huge impact on the texture of your skin.
