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How to look beautiful and get glowing skin naturally – top 10 methods

Every single person wants to have flawless, blemish and acne – free skin. Beautiful, clear glowing skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin will also help you to feel beautiful. Your lifestyle habits and your skin care regimen are the primary predictors of your skin’s health. Drinking alcohol, excessive smoking, damage from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, pollution, poor nutrition, lack of sleep and stress are some leading factors that take a roll on the quality and texture of your skin. A late night often leads to dark circles in the morning. We got an upcoming party and surely we want to be stunning in front of all people.  [1] There are many skin cosmetic products which in many cases are expensive. They can help you but also they can cause you side effects. This is a reason why you should try some of the mentioned home remedies to get beautiful and glowing skin in natural way. [2] You need to learn how to nurture and protect your skin so it can looks stunning as soon as you wake up in the morning. Here are some home remedies for having the most beautiful and glowing skin like never before:

Following natural items will give you a glowing skin

Lemon

Lemon has citric acid is significant in keeping your skin clear by getting rid of the dead cell, the vitamin C component in lemons is also important because it acts as a bleaching agent to dark sports in the skin. This it does by ensuring that your cells renewal processes are spontaneous. What you should do is to have a freshly squeezed juice of lemon and apply it on your face as well as neck. Leave this for a period of ten minutes than rinse it off with lukewarm water. Once this is done rub prepared slices of cucumber on your face. This is to help in moisturizing as well as softening. This should be repeated daily till a better outcome is achieved. This is a marvelous antiseptic as well as skin lightening agent. It works to make the skin glowing by reducing number of scars as well as spot marks on your skin. It is also good agent in eradicating allergic reactions as well as infectious disorders of the skin. What you should do to use this ailment is to get a table spoonful of turmeric powder, mix it with enough pineapple juice to form a paste. Then apply this paste to your face as well as neck. Then leave the musk on till the paste is completely dry, after this was it off with lukewarm water. This practice should be constantly done around four times every week and it will help you recover a glowing skin. [3]

It is an excellent moisturizer and apart from this the antibacterial components in it are significant in eradicating infections in your skin. What you are required to do is to make an application of raw honey on your skin, give it time thereafter to dry naturally and after it is dry rinse it off with lukewarm water. The water component in the raw honey acts as a moisturizer; this will have the effect of softness and suppleness in your skin. Repeat this practice daily and wait to see how your skin gains radiant look.

Aloe Vera

This plant has more than enough significance to your skin; in the first place the antibiotic component in it is good enough to protect your skin from infections. This is because it kills bacteria responsible for acne. In the same way the anti-inflammatory properties works to soothe an irritated skin. And as if not enough it has astringent properties that work amazingly on scars. In addition it has moisturizing effect as well as acting like stimulant to growth of fresh skin cells. What you should do is to get an extract of aloe Vera gel from the leaves, then apply this gel on your skin using cotton wool or ball. Leave the application to dry for a period of one hour maximum. Once dry clean off the gel with lukewarm water. Repeat the same process on daily basis and see how marvelous it works in getting glowing skin. [4]

Baking Soda

Being basic it works to balance the pH of your skin and keep it glowing. This balance is important if you are to maintain a clear skin. In addition to this it also has mild antiseptic and anti-inflammatory components. And this deals well with problems such as acne, pimples as well as sports. The ailment is also an exfoliater hence it ensures that your skin is kept off dirt. What you should do is to mix teaspoonful of lemon juice or water but more preferably lemon juice with one teaspoonful of baking soda. Clean your face before you use the prepared paste as an agent for exfoliating your skin. After this wash the paste off your face with warm water and pat it to dry will soft towel. Follow this practice for more than two times in a week. The outcome will be evident to you.

Cucumber

glowing skinSome of the components that a good glowing skin needs is an astringent, a hydrant as well as a nourishing agent. All these are present in cucumber, and this is what makes it a distinct face treatment. The work it does on your skin is to do repair on the damaged skin cells, incorporating a fresh glow to your skin as well as removing dead skin. What is expected of you is to avail fresh cucumbers and cut them in slices then after this rub them thoroughly over your face. Leave this on overnight and then rinse it with warm water when you wake up. Repeat the practice daily before going to bed and wait for the meticulous outcome of glowing skin. [5]

Papaya

A clear glowing skin and a smooth texture of your skin can be well achieved if you use papaya. This is because of its natural bleaching properties which are important in removing scars on your face. In addition to this the enzyme papain has antibacterial abilities and is also effective in healing wounds. The enzyme also works to remove dead skin as well as damaged skin. This requires you to chop ripe papaya into small pieces, the combined this with a teaspoonful of sandalwood powder. Add a little honey into the mixture and then grind them to come up with a paste. Apply this all over your face as well as neck, then leave this on for a period of thirty minutes. Then rinse the paste off with cool water and pat the skin to dry off. After this apply rose water and follow the procedure once in a week to get clear glowing skin. [6]

Walnut

glowing skinThough despised they have ability to give glowing skin, this remedy is effective on dull, lifeless skin as well as dry ones. The antioxidant present in walnuts is good for repairing the skin cells as well as eradication of radiant skins. They can also be used as exfoliates when they are in powder form, and this removes dirt as well as impurities that ordinary cleansing products do not have. What you should do is to soak three of them in water over a period of 12 hours or overnight. Then make a paste of them in the morning by mixing them in rose water. Apply the paste and leave it on for a period of one hour, once the period elapses rinse it off with warm water. You are then expected to repeat this once in every week for a healthy glowing skin.

Coconut oil

This is another rich antioxidant that has ability to stop free radical activity of the skin. Normally this is the reason behind the skin being not only dull but also lifeless. The clearness of the skin can be maintained by the ailment due to its antibacterial as well as antifungal abilities. Far from this it ensures that the skin remains soft and moisturized. You are supposed to warm the coconut oil in a microwave warmly, and then apply the oil you warmed on your face. This should be followed by a gentle massage of about ten minutes. Then rinse it with warm water when you are done with the massage. Repeat the process daily to get a glowing skin. [7}

Mint

The menthol in mint is effective in keeping the skin radiant and glowing skin. It also works as a cooling agent and fights skin infections due to its ability to heal. To use it have a spoonful of mint powder, put this in bowl and to it add table spoonful of yogurt as well as fuller`s earth. This should be allowed to properly soak and then form a paste from it by stirring. Apply this on your face allow it to dry and then clean it with warm water. Use this for maximum of twice a week and see the outcome.

Water

Drinking enough water is also significant in achieving a glowing skin. This is because water helps to dissolve the waste deposited on your skin and remove them inform of sweat. This therefore does not allow deposition of waste underneath the skin which tends to encourage bacterial infection. The practice is simple, you are only expected to drink 12 glasses of water a day and you can have a glowing skin.

Exercise

This is significant practice and remedy for your glowing skin, it helps in the sense that it works to remove the body waste from your skin by eliminating them in form of sweat. Therefore there is limited deposition of waste on your skin and it also allow the skin pore to open hence promotes the health of the skin in getting glowing skin. [8]

Sound sleep

The power of sleep cannot be underestimated in this aspect, this is because it allows your body to rest and regenerate. And this is important in ensuring that you gain skin health and regeneration of your skin cells. This is seen in the event that when we sleep the body is busy repairing the worn out sales and replacing the old ones. In this sense it helps to get glowing skin.

References:

[1] Grice EA, Kong HH, Conlan S, et al. Topographical and temporal diversity of the human skin microbiome. Science. 2009;324(5931):1190-2.

[2] Sparavigna A, Di Pietro A, Setaro M. ‘Healthy skin’: significance and results of an Italian study on healthy population with particular regard to ‘sensitive’skin. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2005;27(6):327-31.

[3] Dhanavade MJ, Jalkute CB, Ghosh J, Sonawane KD. Study antimicrobial activity of lemon (Citrus lemon L.) peel extract. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2011;2(3):119-22.

[4] Dal’Belo SE, Gaspar LR, Campos PMBGM. Moisturizing effect of cosmetic formulations containing Aloe vera extract in different concentrations assessed by skin bioengineering techniques. Skin Research and Technology. 2006;12(4):241-6.

[5] Naveed A, Mahmood A, Barkat A, et al. Exploring cucumber extract for skin rejuvenation. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011;10(7):1206-16.

[6] Saeed F, Arshad MU, Pasha I, et al. Nutritional and phyto-therapeutic potential of Papaya (Carica papaya Linn.): An overview. International Journal of Food Properties. 2014;17(7):1637-53.

[7] Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell V. A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis. 2004;15(3):109-116.

[8] Altemus M, Rao B, Dhabhar FS, et al. Stress-induced changes in skin barrier function in healthy women. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2001;117(2):309-17.

Vijila
Vijila
Dr. Emil Sarsath (aka) Vijila, a licensed naturopathic doctor (BSMS) who always ensures his patients receive compassionate, and individualized care. He has extensive experience in primary care, digestive health, mental health, nervous system disorder and more.Area of Expertise – Naturopathic Medicine, Whole Foods-based Nutrition, Siddha, Panchakarma.She is always available through [email protected]

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