We all want our skin to look the best on Diwali 2024. But eating those sugar-laden Diwali snacks and staying up late planning and decorating the house can stress you out and cause your skin to break out.
Whether you face acne issues or not, following a skincare routine and taking steps to prevent skin irritation can help your skin look flawlessly radiant on the main occasion. Scroll down to learn some healthy tips for Diwali 2024 to let your skin shine bright like a diya during this festive season.
Healthy Diwali Tips for Acne Free & Luminous Skin
Here, we have discussed tips related to makeup, diet, jewelry, etc., that you need to be mindful of to keep your skin healthy from the inside out. Take a look:
Deep Cleanse To Detoxify
When you return to your home after spending some time outside, perform a deep cleansing so that you may remove the makeup dust and pollution particles that have accumulated over the skin. Begin by washing your face and moisturizing it afterwards. Exfoliate your skin at least once a week to remove the dead cells and pollutants from the skin pores. Use deep cleansing peel-off masks that effectively remove dirt and dead skin cells.
Quick Tip
Based on dermatological research, you may use salicylic acid face wash or serum to get squeaky-clean skin. It is beneficial if you already have acne and do not want to rub your skin to exfoliate dead skin cells.
However, do a patch test if you are using it for the first time.
Sip Your Way To Gleaming Skin
Proper hydration is essential for skin care, especially when eating high-carb Diwali snacks. According to skin experts, drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins, while eating foods high in antioxidants like berries, greens, and nuts helps bolster your skin’s defenses from within.
Quick Tip
To make plain water interesting, infuse it with fruit slices or squeeze lime juice into it. The antioxidants from this water will also help neutralize skin damage from pollution spikes during Diwali.
You may also use humectant serums like glycerin or hyaluronic acid to instantly increase your skin’s hydration.
Revitalize Skin With Nourishing Masks
Facial masks can replenish essential nutrients in your skin, leaving you with an instant glow. You can make them easily at home. Mix yogurt and honey to hydrate your skin, or make a turmeric and aloe vera mask to lighten pigmentation.
Recharge With Power Naps
Sleep is crucial for restoring your body’s energy and its ability to repair skin cells. Going to sleep deficit on hectic festive days can mess up skin health and lead to acne on the very day when you need to sport your best look. So, take 20-30 minutes out of your day to recharge your body to prevent dark circles and dullness due to deprivation.
Go Light On Makeup
When you follow irregular schedules, your skin becomes very sensitive. Heavy makeup may further irritate the skin or lead to clogged pores, worsening the issues. During festivals, you may instead stick to light and non-comedogenic makeup.
Wear Hypoallergenic Jewelry
As per the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, artificial cheap metal jewelry made with nickel can cause itchy rashes in some people. If you have sensitive skin and are prone to rashes, avoid wearing these. You may wear anti-allergic metal jewelry made with golden plating, platinum, sterling silver, or stainless steel. These are known to be durable and do not irritate skin.
Take Skin-Friendly Nutrients
Research suggests that eating healthy skin foods, such as omega-3 fatty acids, multivitamins, and collagen, can play a vital role in nourishing and keeping skin healthy, as per an NCBI study. Vitamins like C, E, and A, B complex are especially beneficial for fighting skin dullness and reducing dark spots of acne. Take fish oil capsules to reduce skin inflammation and acne resulting from this.
Healthy Diwali Snacks to Consider for Better Skin
The exchange of Diwali snacks and sweets starts a week before the festival and lasts a week after. No matter how much you control, the sweet boxes stacked on the kitchen counter can tempt you to grab a bite.
You don’t need to ditch them, but seeking healthier alternatives without compromising the taste may help keep skin problems at bay.
Follow these simple diet tips for Diwali 2024, to get some ideas about healthy treats for adults so that your skin doesn’t suffer:
- Use an air fryer to make healthy treats with less oil.
- Choose healthy desserts made with natural sweeteners like jaggery instead of refined sugar.
- Use cardamom, saffron, and dried fruits to enhance the taste of Diwali snacks and balance health.
- Drink warm water or buttermilk at room temperature to better metabolize oily foods and avoid skin problems.
- To balance nutrition and taste, consume fruit chats made with seasonal fruits for one meal, such as lunch. This way, you can savor puri & kheer later without eating too many calories in a day.
To Sum Up
Diwali season is full of joy, feasting, and many errands in and out of the house. All this can lead to a change in schedule, delay your sleep timings and can affect your skin health which further may lead to skin issues like acne breakouts. To avoid any of these situations, manage skin health by ensuring deep cleansing, taking power naps, and wearing irritation-free makeup and jewelry. Moreover, take steps to balance the intake of healthy and deed-fried foods to avoid overwhelming your digestive health and skin.
Sources
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3047925/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4554394/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24553997/
