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For a beautiful skin!:
by Janani Amarasekera
Despite of one’s gender,
everyone loves to be beautiful. We are keen to show off our best
appearance at all occasions. With wonders of makeup, anyone can look
gorgeous, but it is momentary! What is most important is being naturally
good-looking. All of us are born with beauty which is unique to a
person. Even though someone is dark, it does not mean that he/she is not
beautiful. What matters is maintaining a healthy body. Our skin, the
biggest organ in our body, plays a major role in keeping us
fine-looking. Glowing and flawless skin can steal even the attention of
a royal highness.
 It is pointless to spend a fortune on complicated and extensive skin
care treatments in order to be a proud owner of a beautiful skin. It is
all depend on your lifestyle. Dedicating a few minutes a day for your
skin can bring you astonishing results. Today, we will give you some
tips to get started.
Always wear sunscreen
Since we live in a tropical country, we are exposed to a lot of
sunrays during the day. Wearing sunscreen is necessary to avoid damages
caused by UVA and UVB rays. That helps us evade dieses like cancer and
to slow down the ageing process. However, what is the measurement to
find out the effectiveness of a sunscreen? When you are buying a
sunscreen, always check the SPF value. Higher the SPF value greater the
protection it provides against UV rays. For better results, applying
sunscreen everyday is necessary even if it is murky outside.
Choosing skin care products
We see various TV commercials of skin care products every day. They
look promising, and tempting us to buy. However, not all of these
products will have an effect on our skin as we expect. It should suit
the skin type. Read the label before you buy, it saves a lot of trouble.
Wrong type of skin care products may even harm your skin. The best
option is to choose all natural products; it will keep your skin looking
gorgeous without the use of harsh chemicals. Wash your face twice a day
with a gentle cleanser as it helps to remove dust and makeup keeping the
skin clean. Then apply a light moisturiser, to keep the skin supple.
Massage your face
 Massaging the face not more than 20 to 25 minutes, several times a
week helps soften the skin and remove dead skin cells with the increment
of blood circulation. Before massaging, remove all your make up and
dirt. Most importantly, massaging should be done with a light and
feathery touch of the fingers. Dry skin should be massaged with cold
cream while olive oil is used with a few drops of lemon juice for oily
skin.
Drink green tea
Drinking green tea is definitely a good move to make if you want to
be healthier. A cup of green tea a day helps you to maintain a healthy
weight. Among the benefits we obtain, clear and glowing skin tops the
list. Green tea contains antioxidants and vitamins needed for our skin
especially people with oily or acne prone skin benefit a lot from green
tea.
Exfoliate regularly
The average woman has about 30 layers of dead skin cells on her face.
It has benefits like shielding against environmental pollution and UVA
rays. However, it has negative effects as well. When the outer layer is
thicker, it becomes very stubborn and gives an uneven texture to your
skin. These cannot be removed by a regular bath. Exfoliating regularly
can tone your skin and reduce acnes. We are not talking about a rough
scrub. A gentle scrub that contains fruit enzymes, Vitamin C or other
antioxidants, or jojoba beads add extra benefits, like free radical
protection and skin brightening. A scrub should be done every other day.
Too much scrubbing will remove the natural moisture in your skin.
Apply a five-minute mask
 A facial mask also can do wonders to refresh your skin. All-natural
(and super fast) egg-white mask is a quick remedy to a younger looking
face. Separate an egg, and then apply the white to your face for five
minutes before you rinse it off. The egg’s proteins can moisturize and
strengthen your skin and help it look fresher.
Live healthier
Many of the best habits for more beautiful skin are habits that will
benefit your overall health. Start by eating a healthy diet filled with
plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, and drinking at least
eight glasses of water per day to keep your skin hydrated. Next, be sure
you get your beauty sleep — doctors recommend about eight hours a day
for the average adult. Also, try to lessen the amount of stress in your
life, as stress can cause harmful chemical imbalances in your system
that could result in premature ageing.
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