It only takes 15 minutes in the sun to damage your skin. Pollution and harmful UV rays can take a toll on our skin. Before you head outside to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine, here’s what you need to know to protect your skin from pollution and harmful UV rays naturally, here is a handy guide for you.
Material required:
Bowl
Vitamin E oil
Coconut oil
Tea tree oil
Hemp oil
Aloe Vera
Spray bottle
Besan
Milk
Turmeric powder
Sandalwood powder
Double cleanse: First and foremost thing to do is double cleanse your face. Once you get home, use cleansing oil to remove all your makeup and then wash your face with a mild face wash.
Exfoliate the ickiness away: Exfoliation helps get rid of dead skin cells and all the dirt and pollution trapped in them. It sloughs off the top layer of our skin to reveal the fresh skin beneath. Simply, mix 2 tbsp of besan with 1 tbsp of milk and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply it onto your skin and gently rub it for at least 5-7 minutes. Rinse off with normal water and follow up with a moisturizer.
Bath soap: We know it is difficult to exfoliate your skin daily, so, to help you out here is a DIY soap recipe for you that will cleanse your skin. Take a bowl and mix vitamin E oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil and hemp oil together. Add a few drops of peppermint oil for a refreshing fragrance and use this soap to take a bath daily. It will not only deep cleanse your skin, but will also keep your skin nourished and smooth.
Face mist: A good face mist can act as a barrier between your skin and harmful UV rays and pollution. The dust pollutants will stick to your mist instead of your face, and can be later washed away with water. So, to prepare a face mist, start off with mixing some aloe vera juice with a few drops of tea tree essential oil and water. Pour this mixture in a spray bottle and your face mist is ready.
Face mask: Combine basic ingredients such as aloe vera gel, sandalwood powder and milk into masks to rejuvenate your skin. These handy food items are excellent antioxidants which brighten up your skin instantly and prevents the accumulation of pollutants in your pores. Aloe vera acts as a shield to the UV rays of the sun and protects your skin from getting damaged.This pack will also detox your skin giving you a fresh complexion.
