How to Get Perfect Skin


A million times over we must've wondered how to get that perfect skin. Every time you see a porcelain skin model on TV or the neighborhood girl prancing past you in those high heels and skin, like cream. You look at the mirror and are greeted by stray zits here and there and a nose full of blackheads. And what is that!? Early signs of discoloration, perhaps? And isn't that the beginning of a tan? There's no point depressing yourself over this - wouldn't you want to flaunt perfect skin too? But to want does not necessarily mean to have. So then how does one get perfect, flawless skin?

Getting Perfect Skin Naturally

Perfect skin is not magic. One cannot wish for it and Phuff! expect that it will happen. All good things come at a price and so does flawless skin. So if you want perfect skin, you will need to change your outlook towards your skin. Here are some things you need to do.

Identify Skin Type
First of all, identify the type of skin that you have. Oily, dry, combination or sensitive. Knowing your skin type will benefit you and help in better skin care. A greasy skin that tends to get stray pimples will be oily. A skin that gets irritated and runs into rashes whenever there is a foreign object like a scarf, will be sensitive. A skin which is fine otherwise but is oily in the T-zone is a combination skin. And a skin that is stretched and flaky is dry skin. Using products that are not meant for your skin, can lead to very adverse effects. Thus, it is important to know your skin type.

Eat Healthy
Do a reality check of your diet. What we eat is the way our skin will look. If you eat a lot of junk food, it will show on your skin in the form of patches and pimples. Include a diet that has a balance of all the essential minerals, calcium and vitamins. Include green leafy vegetables and lots of fruits and make it a balanced diet. This will help in regulating all the body systems and the result will be (Tada!!) glowing skin.

Drink Water and Exercise
Water will help get rid of all the toxins in the body and help in digestion. Having a bad stomach will lead to pimples. Thus it's important to have a clean stomach. Doing some form of exercises helps to improve blood circulation and that will help to give your skin a healthy glow and get you that perfect skin.

Sunscreen
Use a sunscreen at all times. Even when you are in the house. It protects you from the harmful UVB rays and keeps your skin healthy. Choose a product that is skin-friendly, with a SPF of 40 or more. Avoid going out or being in direct sunlight when the sun is at its most harsh form (12pm - 3pm). If it cannot be helped then make sure that you are sufficiently covered.

Beauty Routine
Make sure that you follow the cleansing-toning-moisturizing routine like the Bible. The benefits of this beauty routine are unparalleled and very easy to follow. Adding to that, use some special face masks made of natural ingredients like sandalwood, fuller's earth and orange peels at least once a week.

Sleep Well
Make sure that you sleep for at least 8 hours at night. The skin needs time to repair itself during the night. So let it breathe and repair the wear and tear that happens throughout the day. Pulling a late nighter will immediately show on your face. The skin will lose its sheen and look visibly dull. Dark circles will appear under the skin and the skin might break out into pimples. Do yourselves a favor and avoid late nights as much as possible.

Getting Perfect Skin in a Week

So maybe there is a function that you have to attend in a weeks' time and you just need to have the most gorgeous, the most perfect skin. What now? Well unless your face is ridden with pimples, there are ways to get near-perfect skin in a week's time.
  • Wash your face before you go to bed. 10 PM is the best time for the skin to repair itself. So washing your face before that will clear out the pores and help avoid possible zits.
  • Skin exfoliation! This will get rid of all the dead skin cells that have accumulated on the face and you'll notice an instant transformation.
  • Drink water. There is no substitute to this. Get as much water in you as you can.
  • Do not smoke. Nicotine will lower the levels of oxygen and slows the blood vessels. This results in a haggard looking face.
  • Allow your skin to breathe. Do not clog it by wearing oily foundations and thick compact powders.
  • Do not touch your face. Our fingers have so much dirt and bacteria on them, that touching the face will transfer it onto your face. This will result in an acne breakout.
  • Exercising cannot be ignored. Do some form of it for 20-30 minutes, at least 4 times a week.
  • Do not use a bathing soap to wash your face. Go in for a gentle face wash instead. Soap can be harsh and rob your skin of its natural oils (which a face wash does not do). This can make your skin look haggard and tight.
  • Always get rid of all traces of make-up before you sleep!
So go out there with your perfect skin and make a few heads turn! And who knows, people might even turn to you and ask how you manage to maintain that perfect skin. Enjoy the attention babe, 'cause you've earned it.

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