Not so long ago and perhaps still in some cases makeup would start with a layer of 'pancake'. This layer would prepare the face like a canvas to be painted on. And trust me it did look as flat and fake as a face painted on canvas. However, in the last few years makeup techniques have evolved to such an extent that now even a thin veil of foundation is becoming redundant and getting replaced by multi-taskers like tinted moisturisers and BB creams. Yes, makeup quality, technique and options have improved by the day, but the primary reason why this has been possible is due to the fact that over the last five years skincare has become a part of most urban Indian woman's daily regimen and therefore their skin condition in general has become far better than what it used to be. Thanks to popular beauty brands and constant affirmation by beauty writers CTM is no longer an unknown acronym. Women know what it stands for and they follow it regularly as well. Okay, they may not be doing the T (toning) daily, but most women these days will definitely never miss cleansing and moisturising. And they do it twice a day. Very few will hit the bed without taking off their makeup. This simple change itself has gone a long way in taking care of skin woes, especially problems like acne. And honestly, cleansing and moisturising is the best anti-ageing regimen that one can follow, just add in a bit of toning and exfoliation and you are sorted!
Trust me no makeup, just no makeup, can match up to fabulous skin. So work on it a little every day to keep that glow on. Here's my secret to fab skin:
Follow your CTM ritual regularly. You can exfoliate by using a scrub at home once a week or go for a peel to a salon once a month, but for best results I'd suggest you use either include an exfoliating cleanser or an exfoliating toner in you CTM ritual. Now, why CTM helps? Clean skin is necessary for healthy skin and healthy skin is a prerequisite for glowing complexion. Toning and exfoliating help in smoothening out the skin texture. Remember an even surface reflects light, similarly even skin will glow. Moisturising helps plump up cells which again help in getting the glow. Now, pigmentation and spots could be a dampner. So how to tackle that? Here I suggest you opt for a serum or cream that targets this specific problem or use a serum like Estee Lauder's ANR, Lancome's Genefique, Keraskin's Derma-Morphose that work on turning back the clock for cells.
Apart from this I recommend you have plenty of water and at least four cups of green tea. Green tea really works wonders, it helps in flushing out toxins from your body and keeps your system humming. Keep a face mist in hand to mist your face whenever skin feel stretched or dehydrated. And of course exercise. Exercise improves blood circulation and helps in getting that glow. Sluggish metabolism will reflect on your face as dull complexion. My special recommendation: try doing surya namaskar or Tibetan Rites. These two workouts make your complexion radiate with positivity.
So glow on!
Trust me no makeup, just no makeup, can match up to fabulous skin. So work on it a little every day to keep that glow on. Here's my secret to fab skin:
Follow your CTM ritual regularly. You can exfoliate by using a scrub at home once a week or go for a peel to a salon once a month, but for best results I'd suggest you use either include an exfoliating cleanser or an exfoliating toner in you CTM ritual. Now, why CTM helps? Clean skin is necessary for healthy skin and healthy skin is a prerequisite for glowing complexion. Toning and exfoliating help in smoothening out the skin texture. Remember an even surface reflects light, similarly even skin will glow. Moisturising helps plump up cells which again help in getting the glow. Now, pigmentation and spots could be a dampner. So how to tackle that? Here I suggest you opt for a serum or cream that targets this specific problem or use a serum like Estee Lauder's ANR, Lancome's Genefique, Keraskin's Derma-Morphose that work on turning back the clock for cells.
Apart from this I recommend you have plenty of water and at least four cups of green tea. Green tea really works wonders, it helps in flushing out toxins from your body and keeps your system humming. Keep a face mist in hand to mist your face whenever skin feel stretched or dehydrated. And of course exercise. Exercise improves blood circulation and helps in getting that glow. Sluggish metabolism will reflect on your face as dull complexion. My special recommendation: try doing surya namaskar or Tibetan Rites. These two workouts make your complexion radiate with positivity.
So glow on!
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