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    Want to look your best this Diwali? Five simple tips for that festive glow

    Synopsis

    ​In the midst of skyrocketing air pollution, and demanding deadlines, it can be difficult to give your skin the pampering and tender, loving care (TLC) it thoroughly deserves.

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    Who doesn’t want to look radiant on one of the most important festivals of India? However, a skincare regimen needn’t be something complicated and time-consuming.
    The festival of lights is knocking at the door.

    This year, Diwali will be observed on November 12.

    In the midst of skyrocketing air pollution, and demanding deadlines, it can be difficult to give your skin the pampering and tender, loving care (TLC) it thoroughly deserves.

    Who doesn’t want to look radiant on one of the most important festivals of India? However, a skincare regimen needn’t be something complicated and time-consuming.

    Watch What You Eat

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    The most expensive serums off the counter will do nothing for your skin if you are not eating right.

    Want that enviable glowing, porcelain smooth skin? Follow a good diet to detoxify your system. Once you manage to have a healthy gut, your skin will automatically improve!

    Cut out processed foods like chips, milk chocolate, and soft drinks from your diet. Minimise the consumption of fried foods. This will not just improve gut health but also reduce the amount of inflammation in your body.

    Once you start eating clean (fresh fruits, green, leafy vegetables, and yogurt), and reduce oil and spice intake, you will observe a noticeable difference in your skin - such as a marked reduction of pimples. Your skin will also start looking healthier.

    Increase Your Water Intake

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    Chronic dehydration can cause early ageing of the skin. Drinking an ample quantity of water restores the pH balance of our skin, thereby helping it look fuller and less sagging and dull. Drinking water can also protect your skin from toxins (that play a big role in the formation of pimples) and also maintain elasticity. This delays ageing.

    For best results drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. You can also eat fruits that have a high quantity of water such as watermelon, cantaloupe etc.


    Cleanse Your Face Thoroughly

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    Before wrapping up for the day and retiring to bed, make sure your face has no traces of make-up. Use a good quality cleansing lotion and astringent to get rid of makeup and open up clogged pores.

    Invest In A Good Vitamin C Serum

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    Want to achieve the ultimate glowing skin just before the festive season? Invest in a good quality vitamin C serum. This serum can be the answer to many skin woes such as hyperpigmentation, dullness, dark eye circles, sagging, etc.

    Moreover, vitamin C is second to none when it comes to brightening your skin. Several studies have shown that this nutrient inhibits melanin production. Excess amounts of melanin make our skin appear darker.


    Want Youthful Skin? Trust In Niacinamide Serum

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    The latest superstar in the skincare industry, the niacinamide serum can be a great way to get rid of wrinkles, and make your skin look firmer and brighter!

    Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Daily use of niacinamide serum can help you get rid of clogged pores, remove uneven skin tone and sun spots, and hydrate your skin. This serum can help your skin develop a ceramide lipid barrier. This, in turn, helps it to absorb and retain moisture.

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