Ways To Have A Clear and Glowing Skin

Skin is the largest organ of the human body and we need to take upmost care of it. Some daily habits hamper the skin and most of us are unaware about the same which can lead to pimples, acne, black spots, rashes, itch. Therefore listing down ways to have a clear and glowing skin.

5 Worst Skin Care Habits Adversely affecting Skin

Picking Skin

Never pop a pimple as it spreads bacteria wide and will make it worse.Also, the habit of constantly touching the face damages the skin. Our hands come in contact with millions of germs while doing our regular daily activities and then when we touch our face the bacteria/virus and allergens get onto the skin.

Over washing of the Face

Too much of good things sometimes end up being bad.Excess washing of face leads to dry skin and in response the skin glands start secreting more oils making the situation worse.Ideally for a healthy skin, wash your face twice a day i.e morning and night. Do not skip washing the face before bed at night as it helps remove the dirt and excess oil clogged in the pores.

Use of harsh chemical products

Nowadays companies are using harmful chemicals and ingredients in their products which are harmful to the extent that it can even cause cancer. Therefore always read the ingredients and buy natural products as its helps to keep the skin healthy in the long run.

Stress

Stress, anger, anxiety, worry have become a new normal in our daily life and can adversely affect skin health. We would have noticed that more the stress, more the breakout and it can make the skin highly reactive. Meditation and daily exercise are some solutions to reduce stress in our lives.

Salt and Milk

Eating salty foods like chips, fries with milk/milk products can have an adverse affect on your skin. As per Ayurveda, milk and salt are incompatible with each other causing negative reactions in the body which in turn affects the skin badly. Therefore at least keep a 30 minutes gap when consuming the two.

5 Best Habits for a Clear and Glowing Skin

Proper Food

Healthy skin comes from within and thus food that we eat has a major effect on our skin.
Avoid spicy food as excess of spices increases the bile juice in our body making it acidic.
High Fiber Foods- Fiber rich foods help to remove the toxins from the body which in turn enhances skin glow. Examples of high fiber foods are whole wheat, brown rice, millets, oats, beans, lentils and fresh vegetables.
Minimal Sugar and Salt- as both prevent the kidneys to flush out toxins.

Exercise

Exercise increases the blood circulation and this allows the nutrients to reach the skin cells effectively. Also exercise, opens up the pores and releases dirt/oil thereby cleansing the skin naturally.

Wash your fabric

We should wash our fabrics like bedsheets, pillow cover, towels, etc at least once a week as they have millions of unseen germs. If you are prone to skin problems , choose cotton fabrics instead of synthetic.

Hydrated

Without proper hydration skin cells cannot function.Keep a water bottle ready and whenever you feel like drinking something, drink water. Alternatively consume fresh juices, soup, smoothies.

Skin Care Routine

Two inexpensive skin care routine to nourish skin are as follows:
Add 1Tablespoon gram flour + 1Teaspoon curd + 1Tsp Honey + 4-5 drops lemon. Apply on face for 10-15 minutes and wash off. Repeat it twice a week.
Add two teaspoons of sandalwood powder + two tablespoons of Rosewater. Make a fine paste. Apply the paste on the face and let it dry for 10-15 minutes . Repeat it twice a week.