A major indicator of healthy skin is a natural glow. But factors like stressful lifestyles, hectic work schedules, inadequate sleep, lack of nutritional diet, pollution, harmful sun rays (UVA/UVB), excessive smoking, and drinking alcohol can make your skin dull and dry. All of these are part and parcel of your life, and you cannot run away from them.

However, you can surely prevent them. While you cannot hold on to your age, you can surely slow down the loss of glow and radiance from your skin.

This is where homemade beauty recipes and simple preventive tips come in handy as they are a natural and much simpler alternative to cosmetic products. We have broken down these solutions to keep your skin glowing into home remedies and diet that you need to follow. Read on to know more.

Note: These remedies and tips cannot make your skin glow overnight. You need to follow the tips and use the remedies in the recommended quantity over a due course to see significant results.

Home Remedies For Glowing Skin

1. Turmeric:
Turmeric contains curcumin, which has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It eliminates the harmful free radicals that are damaging the skin. It also enhances collagen production and keeps your skin supple and glowing. Gram flour gently cleanses the skin to make it clean and bright.
You Will Need:
– 1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 4 tablespoons gram flour (also called chickpea flour)
– Milk or water
2. Coconut Oil:
This remedy works best for dry and dull skin. Coconut oil locks the moisture in the skin and also nourishes it with essential fatty acids. It also protects your skin from UV radiation and enhances skin barrier function. All these factors can make your skin glow.
You Will Need
-Virgin coconut oil
What You Have To Do
– Warm up the oil slightly and apply it to the face and neck.
– Massage for a few minutes in gentle circular motions.
– Leave the oil on overnight.
– You can add some sugar to the oil and use it as a scrub to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe vera gel has nourishing and healing properties that rejuvenate the skin to give it a natural glow.
You Will Need:
– 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
– A pinch of turmeric
– 1 teaspoon honey
– 1 teaspoon milk
What You Have To Do
– Mix all the ingredients. Apply the mixture to the face and neck evenly.
– Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
– Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Lemon:
Lemon contains vitamin C that bleaches and removes tan, making your skin appear brighter and radiant. The sugar granules provide an exfoliating effect to help to get rid of dead cells.
You Will Need:
– 2 teaspoons lemon juice
– 2 teaspoons sugar
What You Have To Do
– Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture on your face.
– Scrub in a circular motion and leave it on for 10 minutes.
– Rinse off with warm water to reveal glowing skin.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this 2 times a week.
Note: Lemon juice may make your skin photosensitive. Please apply sunscreen before stepping out.Honey

Honey: Honey soothing and humectant effects. It moisturizes your skin, retards wrinkle formation, and keeps it looking youthful.
What You Have To Do
– Apply honey evenly on clean and damp skin.
– Massage it for a few minutes and leave it on for another five minutes.
– Wash the honey off with lukewarm water.

More Tips To Get Glowing Skin
1. Drink Plenty Of Water
The skin needs to receive enough water to be hydrated, soft, and supple. Without enough water, it becomes dull, dry, and might even start to tear.

2.Moisturize Your Skin Regularly:
The skin on your face, ears, and neck are very sensitive to UV rays and other environmental hazards. These areas shed cells more often and rapidly than other parts of the body. Therefore, it needs more moisture to repair and rejuvenate itself. This allows the new skin cells to rise to the surface.

3. Wear Sunscreen Daily: Sunscreen Daily: Use sunscreen not only in summer but also in winter. A good sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays.

4.Exfoliate:  Use a mild exfoliant if you have pimple-prone skin as scrubbing on a rash or a sensitive area can cause more breakouts. Exfoliate at least twice a week. Do not forget to follow it up with toning and moisturizing.

5. Make-up Removal
Do not forget to remove any traces of makeup from your face before going to bed. Sleeping with makeup on will clog your pores, leading to pimples and breakouts. It will also make your skin look dull and lifeless. You should use an alcohol-free cleanser for makeup removal. Rosewater can also be used as it is a natural toner.

You can also indulge in regular brisk exercises like walking, jogging, dancing,  cycling, and boxing. When you exercise, your body receives a lot of oxygen while you breathe heavily. Oxygen fights the formation of free radicals, which lead to premature aging and dull skin. It makes your body fit and healthy and adds a glow to your face. When you sweat while exercising, you burn off the extra calories. It also improves blood circulation and digestion and gives you a healthy glow.

Following a proper skincare routine and focusing on nutrition and overall fitness goes a long way in helping you achieve glowing skin. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist if you are unsure about which remedy to follow. Natural remedies take time to show results, so be persistent and consistent with your routine.