Secret Recipes for Glowing Skin

You don’t have to live at the spa, spend money on expensive products, or change everything about your beauty routine in order to have a glowing, healthy complexion. Here, dermatologists share the simple secrets to achieving perfect skin.

We all dream of flawless, glowing skin, but with new products constantly hitting the shelves and the seemingly endless skin care advice out there on the Internet, it’s not always easy to figure out the skincare routine that’s going to work best for you.

You know the basics — drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and wash your face, but what about everything in between? Luckily, there’s no need to shell out tons of cash on any magical procedures or expensive creams to achieve flawless skin.

But there’s nothing that healthy food cannot help with. Eating healthy is literally the easiest and most convenient way to achieve perfect skin. And if you are wondering how to get back a glowing, healthy skin after the wear and tear of lockdown, your kitchen pantry itself has all the answers!

Here are homemade remedies and tips that can help you achieve glowing skin at home. All of these items should be easily available to you, and their application and use are also just as simple.

Foods you can include in your diet for healthy glowing skin:-

Turmeric- This spice is like gold, given the benefits it has in store for you. First off, turmeric is rich in anti-bacterial properties as well as antioxidants. These are elements required to achieve glowing skin.

Additionally, turmeric also contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory agent that can help you get rid of puffiness and pimples. Turmeric can also help stave off dull skin as well as make it look rejuvenated.

Avocado- Packed with antioxidants like lutein and beta carotene, avocados help soften the skin as well as hydrate it if applied topically. You can use a moisturizing mask of avocado with 1 teaspoon honey to reap the benefits of this super fruit. You’ll feel the difference instantly.

Avocados are delicious in every form. However, did you know that avocado has great skin benefits as well? The fruit contains anti-inflammatory agents. It can help with several derma issues such as dry skin, damaged skin, as well as chapped skin, among others.

Orange peel- Oranges are a rich source of vitamin C, which majorly helps with detoxification. Regular consumption of oranges as a fruit or even in juice form can help you get rid of toxins and rejuvenate your body.

The peel of the orange actually contains more vitamin C than the orange itself. The peel contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties so using it regularly in face packs will give you clear and brighter skin in no time.

However, if you want targeted treatment, you can use an orange peel in various ways. For starters, it prohibits the growth of melanin, which can, in turn, give you glowing skin.

All you need is 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder and 2 tablespoons of yogurt to do the trick. You can also add 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder and 1 tablespoon of walnut powder to 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder with a few drops of lemon juice and rose water to get bright skin.

Besan ( Chickpea flour)- Exfoliating your skin is among the first steps one needs to take towards attaining glowing skin. Besan, or chickpea flour, acts as a great natural exfoliator that helps get rid of dead cells. This means a new layer of your skin comes into play, which leaves you looking glowing. The best way to use besan is to incorporate it in an easy homemade mask.

Pumpkin-  Pumpkin has it all – antioxidants, vitamins (A and C), and minerals. Pumpkins are rich in zinc which is vital in the creation of new skin cells, and also helps regulate oil production, improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of open pores.

All you have to do is eat a handful of pumpkin seeds to brighten your complexion and get the glow you’ve always wanted. You can also apply a DIY face mask of 3 teaspoons pumpkin, ½ teaspoon honey, and ½ teaspoon milk for 15-20 minutes.

Aloe vera- People have used aloe vera for thousands of years for healing and softening the skin. It’s found in most remedies that treat skin issues of all kinds.

It contains vitamins and antioxidants that don’t stop at giving you glowing skin but also help prevent acne and wrinkles, keep skin hydrated and improve it. In fact, if you ever get sunburnt, there is no better treatment than an aloe vera application.

Strawberries- Being rich in alpha-hydroxyl acid, strawberries help get rid of dead skin cells. Strawberries also boost up collagen production, minimize fine lines and wrinkles due to the presence of vitamin C.

Also, omega-3 fatty acids present in strawberries help lighten the skin tone. Wondering how to reap the benefits of this wonder fruit? Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon honey to mashed strawberries and apply on your face for 15 minutes to get glowing skin.

Honey- This golden potion is great for your health when taken internally and externally. Honey works as an excellent moisturizer. It has several anti-bacterial properties that can keep infections at bay and reduce scars and pimples, giving you a spotless complexion.

It also has bleaching properties that help to fade pigmentation and can leave you with glowing skin.

Coconut Oil- From hair to toe, if there are any external troubles, coconut oil can help you with them! Thoroughly exfoliating your skin and leaving it just like that can lead to dry skin, enlarged pores, and many other skin issues.

It’s also extremely important for you to moisturize after exfoliation, and coconut oil is known for its moisturizing properties. It contains antioxidants and fatty acids and can reduce inflammation and acne. It can also act as an excellent moisturizer, cleanser, and sunscreen. Add all these together, and you have healthy glowing skin.

Beetroot- This pink-colored fruit comes loaded with vitamins and minerals which make you glow instantaneously. Its anti-inflammatory property prevents outbursts of acne and pimples. Just applying beetroot juice as a face mask gives your complexion a pinkish tinge and a radiant look.

If you include beetroot as a part of your skincare routine, you’ll note that all the dark spots and blemishes will disappear in 5 weeks or so, especially due to the iron, potassium, niacin, copper, and vitamin C content.

You can also drink a glass of beetroot juice to purify the blood from within and cleanse the toxins, leaving you with a healthy glow on your face.

Cucumber- When we think of cucumber and skincare, our mind first jumps to putting slices on the eyes during a facial.

The reason this is done is not just because of the cooling properties that this vegetable possesses; it also has the same pH level as our skin, hence it helps to replenish the skin’s protective layer, get rid of darkness or dull skin, and also reduce swelling or puffiness.

Carrots- Carrots are a powerhouse for glowing skin due to a large amount of beta carotene that helps prevent the degeneration of cells, slows aging, and makes your skin glow. The vitamin A found in carrot juice also helps keep body tissue, eyes, bones, and teeth healthy.

Carrots also have a large amount of vitamin C, which promotes collagen growth, reduces acne and dark spots. Boost your beauty by slurping on a glass of carrot juice or add it to your salads.

Coffee- Coffee is gaining a reputation as an ingredient for skin remedies. Your morning energy elixir is very rich in antioxidants, which contain phenols that help fight foreign objects that can damage your skin.

Mix one tablespoon of coffee with one tablespoon of honey, and apply it to your face and neck. While the coffee exfoliates, the honey moisturizes, thus helping you achieve the glowing skin you’ve always wanted. This mask can be applied all over the body.

Potato- Potato works as a natural bleaching agent and hence can be used for skin lightening. All you have to do is apply a face mask of grated potatoes on your face for around 30 minutes.

Potato also helps get rid of dead skin cells, sunburns, dark spots, blemishes, and dark circles. You can simply squeeze the juice of a potato in a bowl and use it on your face or apply thin slices of potato directly.

Lemons- Lemons are packed with vitamin C, vitamin B, and phosphorous – an amazing food to make your skin glow. The natural acids of lemon gently remove dead skin cells and lighten age spots. Lemon cleans the pores without stripping the skin of its natural oil balance since it contains citric acid in high amounts.

Mix a spoon of lemon juice with egg white and grape juice extract to make your skin smooth and glowing, or squeeze out just some fresh lemon juice and use it on the affected area to get flawless skin.

Tomato- While one uses tomatoes in face packs in reviving the glow on dull skin and as a remedy for sunburn, tomato when added to juices or had as is in salads, can repair the skin damage. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which is also used for facial cleansers.