Lights, sweets, flowers, new outfits, and probably a lot of get-togethers. It’s the season of festivals. Diwali is around. From decorations to catering to sending Diwali gifts to your relatives, you are all set.
Hey! Hold on! You just forgot something…Your Skin!
Remember, a lot of cleaning in and around the house is also a part of Diwali. All the dust and pollution due to pre-Diwali celebrations might make your skin look dull. Wouldn't it be awesome if you make some effort to take care of your skin too and get a noticeable radiant glow?
Skincare experts explain that slight moderations in lifestyle habits and following a healthy skin care regimen for a specific period can bring a significant change in the texture and complexion of your skin. Read more to know the tips for glowing skin.
Celebrate Diwali with healthy, happy, and radiant skin!
7 Easy skin care tips to maintain radiant skin in the festive season
1. Befriend a cleanser that supports deep cleansing and skin brightening
Cleansing - the first step in your skincare regimen. Ensure that your cleanser deeply cleanses skin and has mild exfoliating properties. AHAs make amazing exfoliators. Probably opting out for a cleanser enriched with AHAs would be a wise decision to make alongside all the other worthy Diwali investments you do on gold, gifts, outfits, etc.
Research says that while restoring skin’s natural radiance, AHAs offer incredible anti-aging benefits to your skin. They help in collagen synthesis and promote youthful skin. Give your skin daily gentle exfoliation and be ready to flaunt glowing skin in all your functions.
Note - Evaluate your skin type before investing in a face cleanser
2. Give yourself hydration reminders during busy Diwali preparations
Festivities keep you engaged but it's very important to keep yourself hydrated. In addition, with the onset of winter, your skin tends to become dry and rough. Drink plenty of water to replenish the moisture content in the body.
Another significant benefit of hydration is it helps to improve skin elasticity. Skincare experts unveil that drinking enough water helps to flush out toxins from the body, which in turn improves the skin tone and glow.
3. Do not miss out on exfoliation
It is very important to get rid of all that dead skin cells build up on your face due to pollution and dust. Exfoliation helps to shed these dead skin cells from the uppermost layer of the skin. It helps to prevent the clogging of pores and allows your skin to breathe.
Opt for an enzyme-based exfoliator because it gently exfoliates the skin without causing irritation and barrier damage. It helps get rid of dead skin cells and encourages new skin cell regeneration further leading to bright and glowing skin underneath.
Note - Do not over-exfoliate as that can become counter-productive.
4. Sunscreen is an everyday necessity
Research says that the UV rays of the sun can trigger sebum production. Unprotected sun exposure triggers active acne, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation. Know that sunscreen is important for all seasons. Clouds are no excuse as the sun's rays have the ability to penetrate even through the clouds.
A lot of shopping out in the sun requires you to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that doesn’t leave any white cast. Opt for a sunscreen that has a matte finish and sweat-resistant properties because it might become your perfect under makeup for this festive season.
The key takeaway along with optimum sun protection, its velvety texture will prevent your makeup from melting down.
5. Have proper sleep
During the festive season, prolonged awakenings during the night are very common. However, poor sleep quality can take a serious toll on your skin health. Dr. Baron, Associate Professor of Dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has elucidated that inadequate sleep can cause premature skin aging in women. Improper sleeping is known to reduce the moisture levels in the skin, which leads to a dull complexion and tired appearance.
6. Opt for non-comedogenic skincare and makeup products
An international research study published in 2013 has elaborated that certain ingredients present in skincare and makeup products like lotions, creams, sunscreens, foundations, face wash, etc. tend to clog the skin pores. This further leads to inflammatory acne conditions.
On the other hand, non-comedogenic products contain ingredients, which do not clog the pores. Thereby, the use of face cleanser with non-comedogenic properties can save you from the risk of acne breakouts.
7. De-stress before Diwali
Amidst all the preparations for Diwali, attending guests, and supervising everything, don’t forget to take out time for yourself and relax for some time. Make a to-do list and once you are done with that, go for aromatherapy or simply put tea bags on your eyes and take a short nap every day. You can even try some facial massage.
5 Post-Diwali skin care tips to restore skin health
1. Focus on your diet
Undoubtedly, mindful eating during the festive season is not a possible thing for most people. However, post-Diwali you should consider eating healthy meals. Lack of nutritional deficiencies is strongly associated with hair loss and damaged skin. Food items like vegetables, citrus fruits, green tea, and whole grains are considered good options for naturally glowing skin.
2. Bid goodbye to makeup for some time
Skincare experts explain that taking a break from heavy makeup is a great way to self-healing of skin. Makeup ingredients make your skin congested by blocking the pores. It further reduces the supply of oxygen to the skin surface, which may lead to uneven, blotchy, and dull skin.
Opt for an alcohol-free toner since toners cleanse the residues of makeup very effectively. Ingredients like Witch hazel, Allantoin, and Nasturtium officinale Extract works best to keep the skin barrier intact and cleanse the skin to the core.
3. Detox your body
Binging on sweets and fried food during the Diwali month not only make you gain extra calories but also tend to sabotage your hair and skin. Fret not following a detox water regimen can help to cleanse all the impurities and toxins from the body. After all the fun and frolic, reap the benefits of detox recipes to attain a healthy body and skin.
4. Care for under-eye skin
Heavy eye makeup and lack of night skin care regimen are some lesser-known factors behind dark circles and puffy eyes. The use of nourishing under-eye cream is the right approach to keep your under-eye skin bright and healthy. The use of under-eye products comprising Hyaluronic acid, vitamins (C & E), and lumiskin is found very helpful to reduce dark circles and puffy eyes.
5. Moisturize your skin for overall nourishment
Moisturisers tend to have skin-hydrating properties. They help lock in moisture and keep skin nourished. Dehydrated skin encourages sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which in turn makes your skin oily and leads to pore clogging.
Look for ingredients like ceramide and hyaluronic acid in your moisturiser. They give an instant boost in the hydration level of your skin. While ceramides help repair the damaged skin and better the barrier functioning of the skin, hyaluronic acid helps promote healthier and more supple skin.
Note - Irrespective of your skin type, know that all skin types need a moisturiser.
Listen to the needs of your skin. Skincare is an investment. Dermatologists also agree that early investment in your skin health is a way to attain healthy and youthful skin. This Diwali let your skin radiate more than ever before.
P.S.
Know that it isn’t just Diwali season but it's wedding season too. During such a festive season, you tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, which brings you in direct contact with sunlight and pollution. Make sure you follow your skincare regime religiously, morning and night. In addition, do not skip sunscreen.
