Article contributed by Neha Chandna, the expert nutritionist of Dumbelled.com.
Dear brides-to-be, the biggest day of your life is about to arrive and you want to be the one who captures everyone’s attention, especially your special someone’s. But does your current lifestyle really permit you to have a clear and flawlessly glowing skin? High levels of stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, pollution, wrong food habits, etc. are quite a common part of your wedding preparations. And, these can actually aggravate acne development on the skin.
Read, how this stress, lifestyle choices and bad beauty habits are hampering your skin:
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Acne are nothing but heap of dead cells accumulating on your skin, which becomes a food source for bacteria and then these bacteria cause multiple acne over your face, neck, back, etc.
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Acne can also leave ugly after marks on your face, which can affect your self-esteem and confidence.
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Also the dangerous UV rays from the sun, all thanks to global warming is again a major reason for skin darkening and pigmentation.
Well, no need to sweat already. We say, enough with the problems, now time to look at the solutions. Here are some solutions that can actually turn your dreams of flaunting flawlessly radiant skin on your D-day into a reality.
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Lifestyle changes for a good skin
A few small changes in your lifestyle can turn into a blessing for your skin. Take a look:
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Sleep well for at least 6-8 hours every day as it helps to rejuvenate you and balance your hormones. This is the most important thing you need to look like a princess on your D-day!
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Drink 12-15 glasses of water daily as it helps to remove the toxins from the body.
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Exercise daily for at least an hour to improve blood flow to the skin.
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Use correct sun protection for your skin type after consulting a skin specialist.
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Yoga and breathing exercises can help to reduce stress levels.
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Do not touch or prick pimples or acne.
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Wash your face twice daily to prevent oil clogging in the pores.
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Check your hormonal levels as imbalance in hormones can lead to skin problems. Consult a good endocrinologist in case of imbalance.
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Eat a healthy diet including raw fruits, veggies, whole grains, salads, nuts, etc. Avoid fried, junk and processed foods, such as pizzas, burgers, fries, samosa, etc. as they can lead to oily skin and acne development.
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Good diet for healthy skin
A lot vitamins and antioxidant rich foods can help to fight skin problems. Know about them and add these to your daily diet.
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Vitamin A: It is essential for the repair system of the cells. It helps prevent acne and gives a radiantly glowing skin. Eat foods like dark green vegetables, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cantaloupe, apricots and mango, fish, etc.
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Vitamin C: Your body not only needs vitamin C to create collagen that produces skin tissue, but also requires it for healing wounds and scars. Since it a water soluble vitamin, you need to eat vitamin C rich foods everyday which include citrus fruits, berries, papaya, watermelon, pineapples, mango, and vegetables, such as dark, leafy greens, green peppers, tomatoes, lemons, bell peppers, etc.
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Vitamin E: It is an excellent antioxidant which fights against the free radicals, thus preventing damage to the skin. It helps to revive the skin cells. You can get vitamin E from almonds, walnuts, olive oil, sunflower seeds, whole grains, wheat germ, etc.
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Zinc: may prevent acne growth by creating an environment inhospitable for the growth of bacteria. It also helps to calm the skin irritated by breakouts. Zinc is found in wheat germ, pork, fish, soybean, nuts etc.
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Omega 3 fatty acids: They also support the normal healthy skin cell turnover that helps keep acne at bay. You can get omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish, such as salmon, flaxseed oil, walnuts, sunflower seeds and almonds.
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With just slight changes in your habits and food choice, you can actually look like a million dollar bride on the most awaited day of your life.
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