If you're anything like us, then the busy city life has exposed your skin to the elements, leaving it looking dull as ever. We get it; the struggle is real. Over time, your skin starts to lose its lustre and the main culprit behind your dull and dry skin is—yes, you guessed it right—pollution! While there are other things too, of course, like bad food choices, stress and lack of sleep, environmental aggressors zap the glow from your skin and leave it looking pale and washed out like nothing else can. Thankfully, you don't have to live with dreary and lifeless skin. You can bring back the glow using some super skin-loving ingredients. Natural ingredients do wonders for your skin and that's the reason they have been used in go-to home remedies for generations. But which ingredients are right for you, and how to get glowing skin using those ingredients is what we will show you right here. There are skin heroes sitting in your pantry that are full of beauty benefits and can help you get glowing skin naturally. So, if you're clueless about how to get glowing skin and what ingredients to use, here is a roundup of the best natural ingredients that will help make your dull skin glow like never before. Scroll down before you raid your kitchen...
01Avocado for glowing skin
The fruit makes for a yummy guacamole dip, but as it turns out, it is a super ingredient to apply on your face to get glowing skin as well. It is a natural moisturiser and is chockfull of nutrients including Vitamin E, fatty acids, potassium and lecithin to name a few. It helps moisturise your skin and make it smooth and supple while lending it a healthy glow. So, the next time you buy some avocados for a dip, buy an extra to pamper your skin with some fruity goodness.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
02Aloe vera for glowing skin
Aloe vera is no stranger to skincare junkies. Its many skin benefits are well known and is therefore used in skincare products and home remedies alike. Aloe vera is rich in vitamins A, C, E and B12 as well as skin acids like folic acid, amino acids and salicylic acid. It helps soothe skin of inflammation, sunburn, irritation, acne and eczema and improves your skin health over time. The gel-like sap of the plant works magic on your skin and brings its radiance back.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
To make a brightening face pack:
- Mix the aloe vera gel with some lime juice and apply it on your skin.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off.
- Follow it up with a moisturiser.
- Do this twice a week. You can use aloe-based skincare products that help fight pollution and leave your skin radiant as ever.
03Cucumber for glowing skin
You know cucumber as a remedy for dark circles, but did you know that this wonder ingredient can do much more than lighten your under-eye area and relaxing your eyes? It has cooling properties, can soothe skin irritation, and is a rich source of silica. Also, its high water content keeps your skin hydrated and thus glowing. Treating your skin with cucumber juice or pulp helps seal in the moisture and bring back your natural radiance.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
04Coconut oil for glowing skin
Of the many facial oils there are, coconut oil remains an absolute favourite among the beauty buffs, and for all the right reasons. It not only nourishes your skin and moisturises it, but also leaves it naturally glowing and smooth. It is a powerhouse of lauric acid, vitamin E and healthy fats, which keep your skin healthy and glowing. Regular use of coconut oil has been proven to give effective results.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
05Milk for glowing skin
Milk cream has lactic acid, which is excellent for dull and dry skin. The moisturising properties of milk cream can turn your flaky, dull skin supple and milky soft. It moisturises your skin and adds a healthy glow and rosy complexion. This is the reason it is one of the main ingredients in many skincare products like soaps, lotions and face creams. Plus, it has soothing properties and is so gentle on the skin that it is a godsend ingredient even for those with sensitive skin.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
06Tomato for glowing skin
Don't know how to get glowing skin? Get hold of some juicy red tomatoes. Full of antioxidants and vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and potassium, tomatoes are one of the lesser-known but effective home remedies for** glowing skin**. It fights ageing signs, dullness, and pigmentation and lightens and brightens skin, bringing out the skin's natural glow.
How you can use it:
- Grate a tomato into pulp, add some lemon juice to it and mix it well.
- Apply the mixture on your skin and after half an hour, wash it off.
- Another way to use tomato is in the form of a scrub.
- Cut a tomato into half and sprinkle granulated sugar on the pulp side of it.
- Rub the sugary side of the tomato on your face to get rid of excess oil, dirt and impurities and unlock even-toned and glowing skin.
- Drinking fresh tomato juice also helps you get glowing skin**. **
