What comes to your mind when you hear words like skincare, glowing skin, beauty glow or healthy skin? 

A range of beauty products, facials, or even an extensive skincare routine! 

Well.. getting naturally glowing skin is not that complicated.

All that you need to do is follow some simple steps and have naturally glowing skin: 

1. Drink plenty of water

The human body is made up of 60% of water -you must have learned about this fact in school! Your body needs water to not only function properly, but this elixir of life also holds the key to healthy and glowing skin. It has a tremendous power to freshen, cleanse, and aerate the skin. Staying adequately hydrated keeps your skin naturally moisturized and you guessed it right.. Glowing! In fact, having warm water on an empty stomach in the morning will help you drain out the toxins and help you maintain the elasticity of the skin. Water is actually one of the best morning drinks for glowing skin.  

2. Have a rainbow on your plate

What’s going on inside shows on the outside. Meaning that what you feed your body gets reflected on your face. Therefore, have a plate full of all different types of fruits and vegetables. Concentrate on having whole foods and not processed food. If you feel like you are missing everyday nutrients, then you can even add supplements for glowing skin to your diet. This will make up for the necessary minerals and nutrients required for flawless skin. 

3. Cut down on sugar

A sweet treat after every meal can cause havoc on your skin and on your waistline. That’s because sugar makes your skin age prematurely. Overconsumption of sugary foods and drunks can even result in acne breakouts.

4. Follow a skincare routine

“Glowing skin starts with a good skincare and good skincare starts with a good skincare routine.”

And no.. we are not talking about an elaborate routine that involves a lot of expensive products. Follow a basic skincare routine that involves CTSM i.e. Cleanse, Tone, Serum, Moisturize. These steps will help you keep your skin healthy. Make sure that you wash your face twice a day, once in the morning, once before sleeping. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen before stepping out in the sun and never sleep with your makeup on! Additionally, you can opt for products that are rich in collagen. Collagen for skin can help with signs of ageing such as wrinkles and loss of skin hydration.

5. Get your ‘beauty’ sleep

6. Stop popping the pimples

As tempting as it might look, you must never pop your pimples. Not only does it cause scarring but popping pimples also increase the chances of skin infection. Let pimples clear up on their own. 

7. Keep your body moving

Exercising is generally associated with weight loss but it is equally good for your skin’s health. When you walk, jog, or dance, your body increases its blood flow. When this happens the nutrients in the blood are better delivered to your skin cells, which mean your skin becomes well-nourished. Moreover, the efficient blood flow aids in detoxifying your system resulting in a better complexion.

8. Reduce your stress

Easily said than done, but chronic stress can cause a number of other digestive complications which can result in skin manifestations. In fact, studies show that excess cortisol (the hormone we produce when we’re stressed) actually breaks down collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for keeping our skin plump, springy and healthy.

That’s all!