Be naturally beautiful

Skincare routines are as old as time. Our grandmothers have probably taught us a thing or two about their skincare routine and what they do to keep themselves looking young and fresh. With the growing interest in health and wellness, this has extended to our beauty care routines too. Natural and organic beauty is trending now as we are finally paying attention to what goes into our beauty products and what we are putting on our skin. We are finally waking up to the fact that ingredients are important. Don’t be surprised to find beauty products on the market containing the same ingredients that you would find in your kitchen such as algae and kale. Below are some natural ways to keep you looking younger, fresher, and better than ever.

Ingestible beauty 

Real beauty comes from within. This applies to your skincare too. Today, you can find supplements that you can take to help your skin retain its moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. One such supplement is phytoceramides which, when taken orally, works from within to help the skin retain moisture and elasticity. Our skin is made up of ceramides which keep our skin looking healthy and plump, but as we age, the levels of ceramides in our skin decreases. Phytoceramides are the ceramides derived from plants, usually from wheat, which work to replace this natural compound found in the skin. If you are looking for the best natural product, you can find many reviews on Analyze That.

Great skin starts in the gut

Another way that skincare starts from within is to maintain gut health. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Unlike your other organs, you can touch and see the skin which can help you determine your overall health, particularly your gut health. The gut is responsible for absorbing nutrients from the food we eat, getting rid of toxins, and maintaining the balance of good bacteria and bad bacteria in the body. Poor gut health can lead to acne, facial redness, rosacea, skin dryness, and eczema. Probiotics are a great way to maintain gut health and have been found to provide many benefits for healthy and clearer looking skin.  Probiotics have been found to reduce wrinkles, maintain moisture, and even protect against damaging UV rays.

Scrub away impurities 

Love it or hate it, cleaning our skin from dirt, oil and makeup every single day is the most important part of any skincare routine. Using a facial cleansing brush is the best way to make sure you get rid of the impurities around your pores that just using your hands or a washcloth may not. These cleansing brushes are fast becoming essentials for anyone who wants fresh and radiant skin. There are many makes and models available, some offering microdermabrasion while others massage the skin to promote circulation and the production of collagen.

DIY beauty

With today’s busy lifestyle and the many obligations we have, DIY beauty routines are the way to go as we look for safe, natural, and simple skincare solutions that can be made at home. And no beauty routine is complete without a facial mask, so what better way to indulge than to spend an evening at home with Netflix and a DIY charcoal mask?

Charcoal is the trendiest ingredient in skincare at the moment, which is surprising as you wouldn’t associate charcoal with cleanliness. You need to use activated charcoal powder (do not use the kind that you grill with!) which has been found to be a game changer for oily skin as it deeply cleanses the skin.

Final thoughts

Self-care is important. How we feel about ourselves is how we interact with the world and others around us. So make sure to take some time out and do these things to feel good about yourself. A few simple steps can go a long way to a happier, healthier, and better looked after you.

 

Mitra Msaad

Editor in Chief