GET GLOWING SKIN THIS FESTIVE SEASON

As the festive season greets you with its excesses and indulgences, it's time to prep up your skin for the season of endless partying and feasting.


Beauty experts suggest going for a cleansing and detoxifying program for the skin just before and after the festive season to save your skin from the abuses you hurl on it during these days of indulgent eating and drinking. Sweet laden snacks, late night parties, smoky ambiance and not to forget an overdose of drinks are the kind of culprits that can sap off the glow from your face. Also frequent night outs can lead to dark under eye circles or a dry, dehydrated skin. A Topsy turfy routine can also result in patchy blotches on the skin surface.

While you spruce up your home and shop till you drop in these hectic days do spend some time on yourself too here are some of the great tips to take care of your skin this festive season at home.....


1 Water:
Remember to drink water to keep your skin hydrated and stay away from heavy food for that flawless and glowing skin.
"People get so busy with the preparations that they forget to have water. That should not be the case. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. It clears up your skin and gives a healthy glow

2.Exfoliate:
A good body scrub and facial exfoliate can help remove dead skin cells.
"This once a week cleansing routine will make you feel fresh and the skin will be free from dry cells. A few drops of almond and essential bath oils into your everyday bath can help in nourishing your skin


3.Homemade Face packs or masks:
A natural way to get smooth, supple and glowing skin. Here are some mask you can try at home

"Tomato mask is for oily skin. Mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on your face for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water."
"Banana mask is for dry skin. Again mash up a ripe banana, add some honey and apply it on your face and neck. Keep it for 15 minutes and rinse with water.
"One can also use honey mask. Apply pure honey on your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry, say, for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water."


Mix grated apple with ripe papaya pulp and mashed banana. Yogurt or lemon juice can be added to the mixture. Mix it and apply it on your face and leave it for half an hour. Wash it off with plain water. It not only adds a glow but also removes tan and softens the skin

3. Moisturise:
At this time of the year skin care is important not just for the festival sake but also due to change in weather. People face problems like tight, red or itchy skin.
To nourish the skin, experts prescribe oil-based moisturisers and bathing oils.
"Look for an oil-based moisturiser rather using water-based. Oil protects skin and retains more moisture than a cream. Primrose and avocado oils are great for skin. Also, use exfoliates to get the dead skin off periodically, so that the moisturiser can sink in

Take care of your skin this festive season and get a glowing skin...
Love,
Aaisha....