Most of us are fan of celebrities for their physical appearance and acting skills. If we admire someone’s beauty ,we start to look up to them. It seems easy when we watch it on films or tv and what we are not seeing off camera is their hard work, passion and the efforts they put in to look best all the time. In spite of long shoots , celebs manage to stay healthy, fit and glowing by following strict daily regimen from maintenance of their skincare routine to workouts to clean diet.
No matter how busy you are , if you really care for your skin and health , you will always find the time.Guys we need to understand that cosmetics like foundations or concealers don’t beat the essential and organic goodness of nature. No doubt for few hours we can hide our pimple, dry or rough skin under makeup or pick clothes that can hide belly fat to look good but will these shortcuts take us a long way? The answer is big NO. It’s human nature we look for short cuts and not the permanent solution to the problem.
We all want to look best and feel good on our special day. Especially when it comes to our marriage we look for short cuts and follow everything blindly from cosmetics to natural therapies and beauty products, from our celebrities routines to online guides to our beautician to get instant glow and charm.
The old saying , What come easy won’t last long and what lasts long won’t come easy”.
You don’t get beautiful in a day or a week but you pursue them with your hard work , positivity and passion. However it is important to put effort into your appearance everyday just by following simple natural beauty skincare routine making u feel and look your best all year long.
Plan your beauty routine well in advance to get that natural radiance from your skin all the time and boost your self confidence.
“GANPATI BAPPA MORAYA MANGAL MURTI MORAYA”
HAIR
- Don’t over wash your hair , washing it too much will prevent the natural oils from restoring in your hair and hence damage your hair. You should wash your hair every alternate days or thrice in a week.
- Try shampoos that do not contain sulphates or parabens.
- Use cold or lukewarm water to wash your hair. Hot water wash weaken the roots and causes dandruff , itchy scalp .
- Blow dry upside down. Dry your hair by squeezing it gently with a towel .Try using a microfibre towel and let your hair dry naturally, avoid rubbing it vigorously.
- Limit your use of Hair styling products like hairsprays, blow dryers, Hair gels.
- Don’t brush your hair too much or when its wet. Use a wide tooth comb to get rid of detangles.
- Avoid tightly wound hair ponytails and braids but when pulled too tightly can cause hair damage and breakage
- Apply protective heat serum or spray to your hair before using styling tools like straighteners or curlers.
- Eat balanced diet add nuts, eggs, salmon, Avocado in your diet
- Drink at least 7 to 8 glasses of water, this will help to keep your hair and body healthy
- Remove stress as much as possible. It can cause hair loss.
- Sun can damage your hair . So try covering your hair with a hat or scarf whenever you are outside for a longer period of time.
- The best way to get rid of your split ends is to give your hair a trim every three months.
- Hair spa in 15 days will help to add more shine ,smoothness to your hair and reduced hair fall.
- Massage your scalp every weekend. Regular oiling improves blood circulation which helps to strengthen roots and reduce hair loss.
- Change your pillowcase prefer silk or satin . It will maintain natural oils in your hair.
Natural home remedies –
- Massaging locks twice in a week can make your hair stronger, healthier and shinier . Take warm coconut oil or olive oil, apply to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes . Then rinse with shampoo.
- Apply aloe vera gel on your hair and letting it penetrate your hair follicles for an hour then rinse off with a mild shampoo will leave your hair shiny and silky.
- Mix one or two eggs depending upon your hair length and then add one tablespoon of any oil olive oil or coconut oil or mustard oil and curd until you get a smooth paste . Apply this paste on damp hair . Cover your hair with a shower cap for about 30 minutes and wash your hair with a mild shampoo . You will see your hair will smooth healthier and shinier.
EYES AND EYEBROWS
- Groom your brows.
- Get it professionally shaped after every 15 days.
- Don’t make them too thin or too thick.
- Use tweezers when you don’t have enough time to visit saloon.
- Threading is the best option than waxing as the skin around the eyes are very sensitive.
- Brush your brows into place.
- Avoid wearing excess eye makeup and don’t forget to remove it before sleeping
- Avoid applying lotions and creams. It clog hair.
- Avoid over plucking as it damages hair follicle eternally.
- Use eye pencils to fill in space area.
- Use natural oils on your eyebrows to protect and stimulate hair growth .
- Don’t fall for offers of cheap sunglasses, you might experience eye strain.
- Wear high quality sunglasses to shield your eyes from damaging rays from the sun.
- Don’t work continuously on computer give your eyes little rest to avoid eye dryness and headaches.
- Try to blink more often when watching tv or when looking at monitor.
- Keep your glasses or lens case clean
- Wash your hands often , especially before touching your eyes
- Don’t wear your glasses or lens in the shower
- Wear swimming goggles to avoid chemical irritation into your eyes.
- Avoid scratching or rubbing your eyes.
- Have proper sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours
- Add vitamin A in your diet like carrot juice, spinach
- Rotate your eyes in a circular motion .
- Keep your eyes at a distant from the book when to read it.
- Too much screen time can wreck your eyes so avoid them as much as possible.
- Try to hold your smartphone farther away
Natural home remedies –
- Use almond oil around your eyes to get rid of dark circles.
- Keep a spoon in a fridge for 15 minutes and sweep them around your eyes in the morning to get rid of eye puffiness.
- Fill a pan with cool water and dip your face into the water while blinking . It’s ideal for everyday relief of tired eyes.
- Pour a drop of oil on your fingertip. Any oil whether its almond or olive or coconut oil or castor oil massage it on your eye brows at least once in a week . Keep it on overnight and rinse it next morning . It helps to improve blood circulation around your eye brows.
- Blink your eyes as much as you can!!!!!!
EARS –
- Sanitise your headphones and cell phones
- Use ear plugs around loud noises or talking on phone
- Turn the volume down of your tv or music system
- Stop using cotton swabs to clean wax from your ears can damage your ear drums as they are very sensitive.
- Gently towel dry your ears after bathing
- Manage stress level
- Don’t talk on phones for long hours.
Natural Home remedies –
- Do running or walking helps the ears internal parts functioning properly.
- Warm olive oil or mustard oil and using a dropper pour 2 drops in the ear. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then remove wax using ear buds.
LIPS –
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid tea or caffeine
- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun
- Avoid lip sucking
- Brush your teeth gently
- Don’t use low quality or expiry lipsticks or lip balms
- Use a moisturising balm on your lips like Himalayas or beeswax
Natural home remedies –
- Mix 1 teaspoon of all these ingredients honey, sugar , lemon juice and rose water and rub it onto your lips twice in a week. It will increase blood circulation and your lips will look brighter.
- Take ghee or coconut oil apply it daily on to your lips before you go to bed.
TEETH –
- Brush at least twice in a day – In morning and at night
- Always use soft bristled brush
- Brush softly
- Change your toothbrush every 3 months.
- Floss your teeth daily
- Limit acidic drinks like cold drinks , fruit juices
- Limit intake of sodas and alcohol
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid sweets
- Rinse your mouth after every meal
- Use good branded toothpaste
- Visit your dentist for regular check
- Professional Deep cleaning must at least once in a month
- Gargling with salt water
Natural home remedies –
- Swish 1 tablespoon of warm coconut oil around the mouth for 5 minutes then spit it out coconut oil but not into the sink as it may clog the pipe. This oil pulling method will help to remove bacteria from the mouth and improve oral health .
- Eat lot of fruits and vegetables like apples , carrots to get your teeth strong and healthy.
FACE –
- Eat the right food for glowing healthy
- Clean your make up brushes after use
- Exfoliate your face twice in a week
- Drink plenty of water and fresh juices like orange, carrots, beetroot
- Apply sunscreen everyday but at least half an hour before stepping out in the sun.
- Always wash and moisturise your face every day and night.
- Get adequate sleep
- Take Multivitamin
- Take your make up off every night before you go to bed
- Massage your face as it can release tension, increase blood circulation and oxygen flow.
- Don’t squeeze a pimple
- Keep your hands off your face don’t touch it when your hands are not cleaned
- Visit saloon for facial massage at least once in a month.
- Rub your face gently.
- Don’t use the same towel for face and hands
- Don’t use too many beauty products on your face
- Avoid direct heat exposure cover your face with stoles or scarfs
- Get rid of double chin by sitting properly
Natural Home remedies –
- Mix a pinch of turmeric powder to gram flour and add enough milk or curd to form a paste . Apply this paste on your face covering your neck also and let it sit for 20 minutes and then massage all over your face with wet hands . Rinse with water . Use this remedy twice a week.
- Take 2 teaspoon of lemon juice and sugar mix the ingredients and apply it on your face and scrub in a circular motion for 10 minutes . Rinse off with water to get soft skin.
- Rub ice cube on your face to get instant glow.
- Massage your face with Honey every alternate days for few minutes and leave it for 5 minutes . Wash the honey off with lukewarm water.
BODY –
- Exercise is the best and natural way to keep your mind and body healthy.
- Shower everyday
- Shorten your shower. Long and hot shower can harm your skin natural barrier
- Never use too much soap
- Don’t use too many beauty products. It can be harsh on skin
- Moisturise your body after shower. Apply lotion while your skin is still damp for better absorption.
- Apply sunscreen everyday not only when its hot or you are on the beach
- Drink lots of water . It help your digestive system to flush toxins from your body. Eat right food avoid junk food
- Add fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
- Have full body hot oil massage once in a month to relieve stress
- Exfoliate your body once in a week
- Waxing your arms, under arms and legs once in a month .Your skin will feel smooth and even
- Tone your arms, back and legs
Natural Home remedies –
- Mix 1 tablespoon of white sugar or brown sugar in coconut oil or olive oil .Start scrubbing . Leave it for 10 minutes and wash off your skin will feel so refreshed.
- Make a ubtan of gram flour, pinch of turmeric, raw milk, rosewater and sandal wood powder. Apply it on your body and leave it for 20 minutes and then wash off . It keeps your skin supple , clean and lightened.
HANDS AND FEET –
- Regular manicure and pedicure once in a month improves blood circulation and mobility for the joints
- Apply lotion or cream on hands and feet to restore the moisture leaving them soft and smooth
- Exfoliate your hands and feet once a week
- Keep your hands clean. Wash ur hand and feet in lukewarm water
- Maintain excellent hygiene
- Cut your nails and file them
- Wear appropriate shoes
- Avoid high heels
- Avoid footwear with thin soles
- Don’t wear shoes directly without socks
- Change your socks everyday
Natural home remedies –
- Take 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon juice mix them well and apply on your hands and feet . Leave it for 15 minutes and wash off. You will notice instant glow.
- Rub a tomato slice on your hands and feet .Leave it for around 20 minutes and then wash off
- Combine gram flour pinch of turmeric and rosewater to make a thick paste, apply it on your hands and feet .Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash it off to get glowing complexion.
A daily skincare routine can help you to maintain overall skin health and get extra glow and charm.