Detoxify, sleep well for radiant skin

Hectic work schedules often keep women away from spending any time on nurturing their skin. But it's easy to do it at home by detoxifying the body and getting proper beauty sleep.

Sun, stress, pollution and dirt leads to several skin concerns like uneven skin tone, blemishes and dull looking skin. However, an expert at cosmetic brand Lakme has shared tips on how one can get the desired flawless and radiant skin in the comfort of your home, said a statement.

Detox your body: 

Your body is a result of what is going on inside it. Skin problems develop when your skin can't do its job of eliminating toxins efficiently. Drink warm water with lemon every morning to help flush toxins from the body. Reduce your intake of alcohol for a few days to give your body and skin a break. Up your intake of fresh fruits, vegetables and water to boost the amount of skin-saving nutrients you're getting.

Get some beauty sleep:

Sleep affects your physical and mental well-being. When you sleep, you're allowing your body to begin the healing process. Good sleep directly leads to fresh looking skin. Try and hit the sack earlier than you usually do and you will see the result within no time on your skin.

Skin serum is in: 

Gone are the days when serum was only for your hair. Skin serums are the latest trend in skin care. Whoever thought skin serums were only used by experts at the salon, think again. You can now use skin serums even in the comfort of your home with ease. Vitamins in these serums help make your skin even and radiant.

Strip off your make-up before going to bed: 

Leaving make-up and dirt on skin doesn't just clog pores but it also causes skin dullness. Always wipe off your make up and wash your face with a face wash to remove all the dirt and grime that your skin has collected throughout the day. Massage your face with a hydrating creme after you wash your face to help replenish your skin while you sleep.

Don't forget to apply sunscreen: 

We know, you've heard it a million times, but stepping out of the house during the day without wearing sunscreen is like directly forcing your skin to dullness. Sunscreen not only prevents your skin from tanning but also keeps it moisturized and hydrated throughout the day. Applying sunscreen everyday helps your skin retrieve its natural moisture.

Bedtime beauty essentials

Here's a list of beauty products your must have for your nighttime regime, before sleeping:

- To prevent cracked and chapped lips, applying a lip balm before sleeping is essential. This will help hydrate your lips throughout the night and when you wake up in the morning, you will have supple soft lips!

- For those who wake up frizzy, unmanageable hair in the morning, it is essential to use a hair serum the night before. Ideally, apply the serum on damp hair and leave it overnight. You will notice the difference in the morning.

- Don't forget to apply a hand cream on your palms and fingers before you hit the bed. This is especially helpful in winters, so that you get smooth hands when you wake up.

- If the skin around your eyes is getting wrinkles or is darkening, only getting your daily dose of beauty sleep may not be enough. Apply a good quality under-eye serum on the skin around your eyes, so that you get that fresh, youthful look.

Get perfect beach holiday skin

People love holidaying on beach, but they do not know how to keep their skin glowing. Expert gives tip to protect skin to have that beautiful beach holiday look.

Jill Zander, founder of the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, shares tips to keep skin looking beautiful in the summer sun and beyond, reports femalefirst.co.uk:

Sun protection: 

Use a sunblock daily. Always include your neck, decollete and backs of hands and reapply frequently. Wear a hat and large lensed sunglasses.

Antioxidants: 

We become more sensitive as we get older to external stresses, as a result of free radicals produced by environmental pollution, car exhaust fumes, UVA and UVB and cigarette smoke. Invest in a scientifically proven home care regime to protect your skin with vital nutrients providing good antioxidant protection enriched with vitamins C and E.

Repair sun damage: 

When it comes to sun damage, vitamin A is the most valuable skin care nutrients applied to the skin. Vitamin A helps to smooth sun damage, giving less wrinkled skin and also helps to even out skin tone.

Use a good facial scrub: 

It is required to remove oil, dirt, impurities and dead cells to improve texture and restore natural glow. Do it at night only.

Summer scent: 

Never apply fragrance to the skin in the day. Oil of Bergamot, often used as a fixative, can cause photo sensitivity and pigmentary problems. Only apply in the evening.

Simple tips for healthy skin

While some women are blessed with clear, healthy skin, not everyone is so lucky. But with a with a conscientious regime, it isn't that difficult to get and maintain healthy and glowing skin.

- While your body needs water to stay hydrated, so does your skin. Drink at least 10 glasses of water daily. This will flush out toxins and make your skin healthy from within.

- No matter how fit you think you are, exercising is a must. When you work out, blood starts flowing faster, carrying more oxygen to the skin. Sweating flushes out toxins that block pores and cause acne. Exercising is also a great way to fight stress, which is known to wreak havoc on one's skin.

- Exfoliating once a week is a must in order to remove dead skin. And don't just stop at your face. Use a body exfoliator, too.

- Try and avoid processed foods, junk and street food since these do nothing good for your body or skin. Stick to fruits and green vegetables, which are packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals.

- Moisturising is an absolute must if you want healthy skin. Moisturisers restore the skin's complexion and elasticity.

- No matter how cloudy you think the day is, using a sunscreen is an absolute must. Skin damage caused by the sun's harmful rays include fine lines, wrinkles, skin darkening and pigmentation.

Timeless beauty tips to follow

Cleansing twice a day, getting good sleep and drinking water are some of the beauty tips that stand the test of time.

Jill Zander of the Jill Zander Skin Rejuvenation Clinic shares timeless beauty tips, reports femalefirst.co.uk:

• Cleanse regularly two times per day and use a SPF.
• Use the best cosmeceutical products you can afford.
• Good sleep is vital to any beauty regime.
• Inflammation and dehydration accelerate ageing - so always use an antioxidant to fight free radicals first before you apply your moisturiser and sun block.
• Drink one and a half litres of water a day.
• Walk briskly for 30 minutes every day - yoga and Pilates are good too.
• Keep your mind focused and energised by reading up on your favourite topics or authors.