SIMPLE TIPS FOR GLOWING SKIN

Stressful life, hectic schedule, inadequate sleep, lack of nutritional diet, pollution, harmful sun rays (UVA/UVB), excessive smoking and drinking alcohol are the major factors which lead to a dull and dry skin. But we can adopt simple home remedies for flawless glowing skin.

• Drink plenty of water. Drinking ten to twelve glasses of water everyday enables the toxins to flush out of the body.
• Avoid junk food and adopt healthy food habits.
• Take adequate sleep everyday at least eight hour a day.
• Quit smoking for healthy glowing skin. As nicotine destroys the collagen in the skin and constricts the blood vessels and limits the supply to skin. As a result skin gets malnourished and sags.
• Drink a aloe-vera juices.
• Turmeric is an age old ingredient that helps for blemish free skin and is effective in getting rid of acne.
• Massage your face daily with 1 spoon-full of honey and ½ cup of milk. It really works wonders.
• Apply besan mixed with milk with a pinch of turmeric to the face. Wash it off in a circular motion when dried.
• One can mix sooji with milk and apply on face and neck area. Wash it off in a circular motion when dried. And observe the flawless glow on skin.
• Honey is very good in giving a glow to your skin.
• Lemon contains vitamin C which helps to lighten dark skin. It is a great skin astringent and helps to remove tan effectively.
• Mix lemon juice, glycerin and rose water in equal quantities. Apply this mixture on skin for 4-5 min and then, wash it off.
• Papaya is an antioxidant and contains an enzyme called Papain which helps to get rid of dead cells and clears impurities from the skin. Mash it and apply on face and neck for some time. 
• The juice of tomato is an excellent toner and gives an instant glow to the skin. 
• Add few drops of lemon juice to a tablespoon of milk and massage on the face & neck. It will soften the skin and bleach the face. Rinse the face after 20 minutes for better results. 
• Potato is a natural bleaching agent. A slice of unpeeled potato, soaked in water for five minutes can be rubbed on the face to brighten the skin.
• A paste of milk, sandalwood powder and turmeric powder applied daily on the face for 5 minutes improves the complexion.