Stress of Daily Living and Your Skin

Is your skin starting to reflect the stress of daily living? Are you searching for ways to detox your skin? Then, this is just for you! Most of us have to cope with dry skin as a result of eight hours of intense air conditioning at the office. Or the relentless blaze of a hot Indian summer which saps skin of moisture.

Let's look at the mantra that has helped women overcome skin trials and look flawless and radiant. Here we go!

Go, pamper your skin! A cleansing and moisturizing routine keeps the skin free of impurities. Go grab those products, which promise gentle care and exfoliation to make skin weather-proof. If you a re looking to combat dry skin for instance, your skin needs gentle, mild care and cleansing without dryness. Use a luxurious crème bathing range which contains moisturizing milk, facial foam and body wash. Use a bathing bar which replenishes each time skin loses moisture. If you prefer a body wash, pick one which promises beautiful, soft and moisturized skin.

Banish Monsoon skin: Monsoon can put even flawless skin to the test – endless humidity with chances of infection latching on. Gear up. Keep your skin clean. Keep wet wipes handy to beat sweat. Use a deep cleanser on the face and skin. But don’t forget the sunscreen before stepping out even during the monsoon

Get the glow, eat right! You simply cannot look and feel great if your body is not properly nourished. Stress makes many us overeat or resort to fad diets to lose weight. Both are bad so do try to be consistent in your eating habits. Not eating properly could leave you feeling weak and may lead to other health issues.

Hydrate: Increase your water intake to at least 3 litres a day. Did you know that our skin is comprised of 90% water. And so without the right amount of water to keep that level, the skin tends to be unhealthy and dry. In fact, dehydration does not affect the skin alone, but the rest of the body as well, including the vital organs like kidneys and lungs.

De-stress to end your day on a positive note: Want to combat stress? Get adequate rest and sleep. Get the extra zing with deep breathing exercises and meditation. We wanted to share this tip with you - sleep for at least 8 hours a day because your body does most of the skin-cleansing while you sleep.

Don’t worry if the endless grey sky makes you feel blue. Pamper yourself instead and watch your skin glow. Once the compliments come in, you will feel on top of the world in any season!