8 Important Ways of Skincare | Do Easily In Quarantine

Skin is the biggest organ of our body when it comes to skincare it is not just about your face! 

It is about the whole body but 90% of people just concentrate on the face when it comes to skincare but they forget that the face is just a part of it not the whole of it!

Are you wondering how to care for this whole organ? Even in this lockdown! when you don’t have many products with you and even not able to go to any spa or parlor!? 

But the stress is killing many cells!? So here I am to rescue you from this trouble 😉😉 sharing some tried and tested tips for skincare.

Are you facing skin issues? Not happy with your skin? Depressed with your skin? Want to improve it? And do you feel a lack of confidence? Then the reasons somewhat lie in your negligence i.e. not taking care of your skin properly.

Do you know taking good care of your skin can boost up your mental health?

Let put those tips down in some points

                     1.   Daily skincare routine

To be a good student you must have a routine right? So to have good skin why you should not follow a basic routine?!  There are four basic steps in a skincare routine, you can do once in the morning, and once before you sleep.

 

Cleansing:  A cleanser that is mild and doesn't contain harsh chemicals in it are best for your skin.  

Remember it is your skin, not cloth so do not rub it harshly with cleanser.  

Clean your face no more than twice a day.

I use clean and clear having acne-prone sensitive skin. It works well on oily and combination skin.

If you have acne then find such cleanser which contains these things:-

• salicylic acid
• benzoyl peroxide
• alpha hydroxy acids
• tea tree oil

In the morning I use gram flour/ besan for cleaning my face. 

It is purely organic so doesn’t harm my skin.

Gram flour has been in the skincare routine of India from ancient periods. Zinc in besan has been shown to fight the infections that cause your face to erupt with acne. Controls the excess sebum production and there are numerous other benefits that I can write a whole 1000 word blog on the benefits.

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You can add some pinch of Haldi/ turmeric in it for more benefit.

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If you want I can write a blog on natural skincare products and how to use them with their benefits.

Toning: 

Toning is another important part of the skincare routine. 

After cleaning your face you must try to add a toner on your skin. 

Again go for the organic product or you can make your toner with a natural ingredients like green tea or green tea+ cucumber juice or rose water.

here are some recommendations for toner

Moisturizer: Moisturizing is the most important part of the skincare routine. Even oily skin needs moisturizer, but use one that is lightweight, gel-based, and non-comedogenic, or doesn’t block your pores. Lactocalamine is a good moisturizer

You can use aloe vera gel instead of moisturizer, it will be natural and organic for your skin and no doubt aloe vera has n number of benefits for your skin.

wow aloe vera gel is best

For dry skin better use cream-based moisturizer.

Sunscreen: Sunscreen is another part of this CTMS routine. Apply sunscreen if you are going out or when you are under much light. sunscreen with at least 30 SPF 15 minutes before heading out.

Aroma magic aloe vera sunscreen is one of the best organic sunscreens for oily/ combination skin.

2.                       Body care

After the face comes to the body's skin. It also has a routine Cleanse your body daily. Taking bath daily keeps you fresh and your skin rejuvenate if you care for it.

 

You can use homemade body scrub – turmeric+ Gramflour+ rice flour. These three have many skin benefits.

 

Use olive oil for a body massage at least thrice a week. It will tighten your skin, make it more smooth. It also tightens the pores and moisturizes your whole body giving you a better feel.

At night time use glycerin and rose water or normal water and massage on your body like moisturizer and believe me you will be amazed to touch your body after you wake up the next morning.

 

               3.Weekly skincare

See the simple you use the better it is. You will find hundreds of hacks and remedies. 

Don’t try everything on your skin. Your skin is not a lab for the experiment. 

Depending on your skin type and after thorough research find out the best one and first do a patch test then only if it doesn’t create any problem use on your skin. 

Here I am giving some packs.

Tomato juice as a toner

Tomato juice is widely used as a toner. It is also known that it helps in shrinking pores. Mix tomato juice with a few drops of lemon and apply it on your face. Rinse with lukewarm water. Regular use of this will give you the best results.

 

Apply raw potato for dark circle

Potato is excellent for treating under eye dark circles as well. Cut thin slices of potato and keep on your eyes for a few minutes.

 

Spot treatment with honey and cinnamon

If you have acne-prone the skin then uses a homemade spot treatment made with honey and cinnamon and use on your affected area. This helps in reducing active acne and scars.

 

Rosewater for skin

Rosewater is one of the best toners out there, which is suitable for all skin types. You can make it on your own and store it in a spray bottle and use it. It would help to soothe and calm the skin, balance ph levels, and help repair the skin's elasticity.

 

Turmeric can do wonders

Turmeric consists of natural anti-oxidant, antiseptic, and skin-brightening properties. Applying a paste of turmeric will help remove tan and treat blemishes. Lemon is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, making it another excellent skin brightener, A paste made with curd as a base and mixed with turmeric and lemon is excellent for removing tanning. 

 

Along with that, you can monthly do some organic facial and manicure & pedicure.  

 

4.              Give your skin treat with oil massage

You heard it right. Oil massage can improve blood circulation and improve skin health. Castor oil, Argan oil, coconut oil, olive oil, mustard oil are some of the good oil for massage.

Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and healing properties. Massage your body with lukewarm oil.

Here is some best collected from amazon, castor oil, extra virgin coconut oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil.

I use coconut oil to take off makeup. These works as good moisturizers too. 

Before going to bed, try massaging a small amount of coconut oil onto your face for some minutes & let it soak in for a few minutes and wash off if your skin is oily or combination. Keep it if you have dry skin.

You can do the massage on your whole body before bath.

 

                5.     Yoga & Exercise

You must improve your immune system in this pandemic situation. You can start yoga, pranayama, and meditation. 

The practice of exercise, yoga, meditation has great effects on the skin.

Research shows those who exercise even simple ones every day are much healthy and also having glowing skin and shiny hairs. 

Your mitochondria work more efficiently and free radicals reduce which slows down the aging process. So exercise is a gem!!

Also, exercise triggers your body to release chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduces your perception of pain. 

Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, makes you feel happy, and release the mental and physical stress which were another reason for skin problems. It also boosts your energy level.

You can do skipping, cardio, jumping jacks, etc.

Kapalbhati pranayama is a good one for healthy skin

·       With proper practice of this pranayama, acne can be prevented and even cured.

·       It can clear clogged skin pores, thus clarifying the skin and gives you a radiant glow.

·       Detoxify the body by generating heat and dissolving them and slowdowns the process of aging.

Know more here -yoga for healthy lifestyle and skin

 

Bhastrika, anulombilom, brahmari are some more pranayama good for skin health.

It is recommended doing yoga in front of an instructor.

 

 

                  6.     Lifestyle

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Your lifestyle can create many issues in your skin. You must change and implement something in your life. Let’s point them out.

·       After waking up drink a glass of lukewarm water and after some time take a glass of lemon and honey juice/water. After that, you can grab a cup of green tea.

·       Never leave the CTM rule.

·       Do not smoke, it causes various health issues and skin gets affected heavily.

·       Collagen containing natural foods are very good for your skin

·       Use less makeup, try to avoid comedogenic makeup, use organic products, remember whatever you add on your skin enters your bloodstream so chooses products wisely.

·       Change your pillowcase once a week. Wash it weekly. To keep the dirt away.

 

                      7.  Eat Healthily

Follow proper diet if you want to see healthy skin.

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Give up junk food it is not better for your stomach and your overall health. Try to eat as much organic as possible like fruits veggies and protein, calcium, and vitamin-rich foods.

A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables boost the vitamins and antioxidants in your body.

8                   8. Drink more Water

Drink plenty of water. Did you know your 60% is water!  And skin contains 64% of water!!

 So you can understand how important water is for you! And water is the best medicine for any kind of disease. To be healthy you must drink 8 ounces of water.

There are some mobile applications to track the water intake, you can download those apps to keep a track. Lack of water intake can lead to various disorders.

Thank you for reading the article, hope you found it helpful.

Which skincare you use for keeping your skin glowing? share in the comment section.