The Most Common Natural Ingredients For Glowing Skin & Care Secrets

 In the quest of finding products

that will give us that everlasting glow,

we have completely forgotten about the natural ingredients

our grandmothers used

to keep their skin plump and youthful.

So, in memory of that

we’ve come up with some amazing DIYs

using natural and complementary ingredients

for all skin types and concerns.

Milk comes with a variety of benefits

that are not only dietary

but also great for our skin.

Why resort to beauty products

when we can use this super popular,

calcium enriched ingredient topically?

The lactic acid present in milk

gently exfoliates the skin

by swapping out the old dead skin cells for new.

Infusing our skin with milk

will naturally keep our skin soft

and if you use it as a cleanser,

it will help remove all the dirt and impurities

revealing glowing skin.

Enriched with Vitamin A,

milk has the potential to eliminate free radicals

responsible for premature ageing and pigmentation.

It also rejuvenates the skin by improving it’s texture

and moisture levels.

The health and beauty benefits and properties of aloe vera

are well known to all as it has been a staple ingredient

in so many skin products and regimes.

For all those who have oily skin,

aloe vera has been a go-to moisturiser

as it hydrates the skin while keeping it non-greasy.

It’s acne busting properties

also calm down irritated and acne-prone skin.

It’s also typically used on skin inflamed due to UV exposure.

Its antimicrobial properties

also work towards reducing the appearance of stretch marks

over a period of time.

Despite many new ingredients in the market,

aloe vera has stuck around for a reason

and we should continue reaping its benefits.

With pollution having such a negative impact on our skin

on a daily basis,

we’re constantly looking for ways to revive our skin.

Drinking at least 2-3 litres of water on a daily basis

is the key to keep your skin super healthy.

The more hydrated you stay,

the lesser the chances of your skin wrinkling.

Increasing your water intake will help flush out

all the toxins from the body

which leads to reduced puffiness and even complexion.

Another simple solution to great skin

lies in your freezer, Ice.

Skin icing is another technique that enhances

penetration of the products applied onto the face.

Just take an ice-cube and gently go all around

the parts of your face in circular motions.

A dose of chill can help reduce the appearance of pores,

banish under eye bags and sun tan as well.

Follow up with a moisturiser

and sunscreen for best results.

The Greeks have been boosting their skin

with the goodness of yogurt for years now.

So taking some inspiration from them,

eating yogurt regularly

or mixing it with a few complementary ingredients

and applying it on our face works wonders for our skin too.

This all round multi-tasker will help moisturise your skin,

fight acne, reduce sun tan and pigmentation.

It also diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, etc.

Ingredients like oats, cocoa powder, honey,

bentonite clay, fruits, etc.

work in tandem with the properties of yogurt

to make your skin healthier.

Oily skin is something that most women in our country

deal with on a daily basis.

One common ingredient

that you can keep handy is rosewater.

It can be used as a facial mist to rehydrate the face

during the course of the day

or even add it to one of your DIYs

to help fight acne and control sebum production.

The antioxidant, antimicrobial

and anti-inflammatory properties of this concoction

helps balance out the pH levels of your skin

and eases redness.

If you’re suffering from any razor burns

on any part of your body,

you can apply some rose water mixed with aloe vera gel

on the affected area.

All these ingredients are very popular,

available in our kitchen closet at all times

and have been age-old techniques to achieve radiant skin.

You too may follow these tips

and let us know if you found them as effective as we do!

Until next time, stay tuned and stay Glamrs!