We all love Diwali as it is the most awaited festivals in India, but with it, comes loads of running around, shopping, cleaning of the house, get-togethers and more. It’s a festivity filled with lights and sadly loads of pollution and fire crackers which gets the skin gets subjected to dust, pollutants, chemicals and smoke particularly.
So while you spruce up for the festive season take a little “time out” from the stressful schedule because you and your skin needs it. Here are some useful tips.
1) Cleansing
With Diwali comes lot of running around resulting in dust and grime settling on your skin. Few things which you could do is keep your wet wipes handy and also carry a thermal spring water mist / spray with you (available by Avene and Uriage) – this will not only rehydrate your skin but also keep it looking fresh, healthy and clean. For those with particularly oily skin a good facial scrub once or twice a week would be a good idea.
2) Makeup and moisturizers
Since winters have just begun the humidity in the air dips so your skin would be shriveled and dry – choose a good moisturizer (depending on your skin type – for oily skins choose a light lotion or gel based moisturizer and for dry skin a nice creamy moisturizer would do the trick). Diwali comes with its share of get-togethers and parties and hence the need to use a lot of make-up. Use good quality makeup and choose what suits you rather than “branded” make up – A waterproof mascara, eyeliner and transfer-resistant lipsticks to avoid smudging and staining and a mousse based foundation to avoid suffocating your skin.
3) Home Remedies
For those who believe in home remedies oats (grind them) with a pinch of turmeric (antiseptic) and a little honey paste would help as a good pack. Use the pack for 10 mins or so every few days. One could also use a milk and honey pack as milk contains lactic acid which helps to hydrate the skin and also acts as a mild peeling agent, thereby giving the skin a brighter look. Avoid thick and occluding packs such as multani miti for long periods as they may lead to occlusion of your pores.
4) Balance your calories
Lots of sweets, drinks and merry-making goes without saying we need to balance out our calories during the festive season. Fill yourself with salads and fresh seasonal fruits, particularly at parties, and steer clear from fried foods. What you eat reflects not only on your skin and hair but also on your belly. A handful of dry fruits every day particularly almonds and walnuts would do one good not only during this season but during the rest of the year as well.
5) Cosmetic Procedures
For those who want to spruce up the glam quotient, there are procedures such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels or “party peels” as they are known a good idea as they give that much-needed glow and yet are safe. For a fresher and rejuvenated look mesotherapy treatments with hyaluronic acid really adds to a fresher-looking you.
6.) Increased water intake
Water is the answer to all your problems, increase your water intake to keep your skin hydrated and glowing this festive season.
