Our skin at any age and in any weather
requires the utmost care
to prevent and cure different skin problems.
Although going for facials or regular clean ups
can be a bit heavy on the pocket,
you can try these things out in the comfort of our own home
and bring a healthy glow to your skin.
If you’re someone who doesn’t want to go through all the trouble
and still longs for that healthy glowing skin,
then choose products that give you the best results
without having to do much!
To begin your cleanse,
take a cotton pad soaked in makeup remover
and remove all makeup, dirt and sweat from your face.
This will drive out all the impurities from within clogged pores
preventing new blackheads, acne and more.
Next, use a cleanser that cleanses
while hydrating the face at the same time,
like Nivea’s Milk Delights Face Wash with moisturising honey.
Wet your face with water,
pour some onto your palms
and foam the cleanser.
Distribute it evenly on your face using your fingertips.
Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Honey has hydrating properties and when mixed with milk,
moisturises the skin all day long
making it feel fresh, alive and healthy.
Heat or steam is known to be excellent for skin
as it helps open up the pores
which makes the cleansing process more effective.
You can use a store bought face steamer
or boil water in a pot.
If you’re using a steamer,
wait for the water to heat and then cover your head with a towel.
Make sure that it covers either sides of your face,
so that the steam only concentrates on your skin.
Place your face close enough to the steam
but not so close that it feels like your skin is burning!
Continue this for 10 mins.
This steam helps cleanse the pores from deep within.
After steam, take a blackhead removing tool
and scrape off the blackheads and whiteheads from your nose,
forehead,
chin
or wherever you feel the need to extract.
Make sure to use the tool immediately
or else the pores will tighten if left to cool down.
Now your face is squeaky clean
and ready for the next step!
Next comes exfoliation or scrubbing
which is a crucial step in keeping skin healthy and clear.
Apart from being an excellent cleanser,
milk is an excellent exfoliator
as well when mixed with other ingredients.
To prepare this simple scrub,
mix half a cup of milk to three tbsps of oatmeal
and make a smooth paste.
Apply it evenly all over your face and massage it in circular motions.
After 15 minutes rinse off the paste with lukewarm water.
The Lactic acid in milk removes dead skin cells
and the fat moisturises your skin,
reduces wrinkles and boosts collagen,
whereas oats have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
that heal, moisturise and soothe the skin
for some much needed relief.
A simple homemade face mask can transform your skin,
and after all that’s what dreams are made of.
This wonderful face mask includes 2 tbsps of gram flour,
a pinch of turmeric and 2 tbsps of milk.
Mix the ingredients until you have a fine paste
and apply it on your face.
Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off!
This will brighten up your face
as turmeric is the perfect ingredient
to achieve this combination with milk and gram flour.
The skin brightening, anti-microbial
and soothing properties
give you youthful, blemish-free and bright skin!
Finish up your home face clean up with a moisturiser
that will hydrate the skin and lock in the goodness of your clean up.
Just dot the moisturiser,
apply evenly all over your face
and then gently tap your fingers along your forehead,
cheek,
chin and the rest of your face.
This will help you relax
while preventing ageing and wrinkles
and you will wake up with clear, smoother skin the next day.
It’s very important to do a proper face clean up every two weeks,
so learning to do it in just 5 simple steps at home
not only saves time but also money.
So kickstart your journey to beautiful, soft, healthy skin!
Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs.