Diwali is celebrated by over 1 billion people worldwide. Diwali is a time to travel, party, celebrate with family, eat great food and enjoy the festivities. However, this festival of lights and fireworks can affect our skin adversely. The constant exposure to pollution and wearing heavy makeup can clog our pores, leaving our skin dirty, dull and damaged.

To keep our skin healthy and glowing during the festive season, here are 5 steps to glowing skin this Diwali.  

Step 1: Drink More Water

If you’ve not been drinking enough water, you need to start now. Drink at least 2 litres of water daily. Water improves the skin’s elasticity which reduces fine lines and makes you look vibrant. It also facilitates the transportation of nutrients to all body cells including the skin giving you a healthy glow.

Step 2: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

During the festive season, we indulge in sweet foods that are not good for our skin. A healthy diet is important when trying to achieve glowing skin. Try and eat a minimum of five portions of fruits and vegetables every day. They contain antioxidants that protect the skin from damage. In addition, the nutrients and vitamins will rejuvenate your skin and give you the glow you are seeking.

Step 3: Keep Your Skin Clean

Clean skin is healthy skin. As a start, you need to change out your bedsheets and pillowcases every three days. This way, you can be certain that you’re sleeping on clean beddings thus protecting your skin.

Next, ensure that the face towel you’re using is always clean. Even better, just let your skin air dry if you have the time.

Also, make sure to thoroughly cleanse the skin after wearing makeup. During the festive season, we want to look our stylish best. Sometimes, this may mean wearing lots of makeup for a long period of time. To maintain that festive glow, don’t skip your skincare routine, make sure to cleanse using a gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin of useful oils. The Dermavive Hydra Cleanser deeply cleanses the skin and restores its natural moisture.

Step 4: Moisturise

We can never say this enough, keep your skin moisturised. Applying moisturiser makes the skin less susceptible to getting fine lines and wrinkles. It also makes the skin respond better to changes in the environment thus taking on less damage. A recommended moisturiser is the Neutriderm Moisturising Lotion. It is excellent for all skin types and will provide all the hydration and nourishment your skin needs.

Step 5: Don’t Skip your Skincare Routine

During the festivities, we are busy and often forget about our skin. It is very important to be consistent with your skincare routine throughout the festive season. We need to protect our skin from harsh weather conditions and pollution. Make sure to cleanse once or twice a day to remove dirt, pollutants and other grime from your face. Also, before stepping out, make sure to moisturise and apply sunscreen. You should prevent the sun from coming to direct contact with your skin by wearing protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses.

Achieving glowing skin this Diwali is as simple as the five steps mentioned here. To fast track your glowing skin for Diwali, use the Neutriderm Pre-Makeup Skincare combo in your daily skincare routine. Purchase it here.