Why Glowing Skin MattersΒ Β
Glowing skin isnβt just a trend, itβs a reflection of your inner and outer health. When you implement glow-boosting habits from the inside out it will naturally flow on to your skinβs health. Whether you're aiming for that lit-from-within glow or trying to restore vibrancy to dull, tired skin, achieving a natural glow can be achieved easily with the right habits, skincare, and mindset.Β
Hereβs your complete guide to restore and maintain naturally glowing skin.Β
Nourish from Within: The Diet-Skin ConnectionΒ Β
The gut-skin health connection is real and should be the first area that you focus on if your skin is out of balance. A nourished and balanced body leads to nourished and healthy skin. Some simple ways to boost your gut and skin health include:Β
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Focus on Antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy green vegetables and nuts to boost your Vitamin C intake. This will support your skin by protecting it from environmental stress that can lead to dull, damaged skin.Β
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Boost healthy fats from foods such as avocados, healthy oils and fatty fish such as salmon. Healthy fats support the stomach lining along with your skinβs barrier.Β
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Introduce probiotic supplements and probiotic rich foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut and yoghurt to balance and maintain healthy digestion,Β
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Limit high sugar and processed foods as these can quickly trigger inflammation.Β
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Increase water intake and maintain 8 glasses a day by drinking filtered water, green tea and nourishing broths and soups.Β
How To Restore The Natural Glow of Your Skin
Healthy-looking, radiant skin is important for the confidence of every woman.Β To help you wake up to your best-skin-ever, every day, we'd like to share 7 essentials rules for a luminous complexion.Β
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1. Regular Exfoliation
This one is a no-brainer, but many of us underestimate the importance of regular exfoliation. ExfoliationΒ removes the dead cells from the skin surface, stimulates cell turnover and removes impurities that your cleanser couldnβt deal with. Getting a gentle scrub, infused with nourishingΒ ingredients is the best thing to start with when you want to improve the overall condition of your skin. Regular exfoliation (2-3 times a week) will make your skin smoother and softer, will improve microcirculation and will give youΒ an instant radiance boost.
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2. Hydration
Regardless of whether you have oily or dry skin, hydration is a must. If your skin lacks water, it will look lifeless (just like a flower that hasnβt been watered for days). The first thing in the morning, after taking a shower and brushing your teeth, always has to be reaching for your moisturizer and applying it to your entire face and decolletage.
What to Try: LAMAV Hyaluronic Daily Moisture Creme
3. Sun Protection
Exposure to UV rays, without using sun protection not only damages and dehydrates your skin, but also takes away its naturalΒ radiance and makes it appear dull. Always use sunscreen (or makeup with SPF), even when itβs cloudy or rainy. Your skin will thank you later.
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4. Try Natural Oils
OilsΒ can be very beneficial, especially for people with dry skin. They helpΒ maintain the integrity of the natural lipid barrier of the skin, which isΒ directly related toΒ its ability to retain moisture. Try integrating more oils into your beauty routine (test and find the one thatΒ suits your skin best). ApplyΒ them morning and evening, after cleansing, and before moisturizer.Β Β
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5. Donβt Overdo Cleansing
Opt for mild cleansing products, preferably creamy ones. UsingΒ cleansers, that contain strong detergentsΒ like SLES, can dehydrate your skin and even irritate it. SLS is suspected to disrupt the lipid barrier of the skin and strip it of its natural oils. As a result β your skin loses more water and appears dry and lacklustre.
What to Try: LAMAV Hydra-Calm Cleansing CremeΒ
6. Exercise Daily
There is nothing prettier than the flush of colour on your face after a training session.Β If you don't have time to spend 2 hours at the gym, even a 30-minute walk/15-minute run is enough. Hello, fresh skin!Β
7. Look for these NaturalΒ Brightening HeroesΒ
Some of the best brightening ingredients in skincare come from mother nature. Look for the following glow boosters in your cleansers, exfoliants, serums and moisturisers:Β
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TurmericΒ
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SeaweedΒ
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Kakadu PlumΒ
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Lifestyle Habits That Make a Difference Β
If you really want to glow, you canβt just rely on skincare. There are a few lifestyle choices you can implement daily to ensure your glow is from both inside and out.Β
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Exercise DailyΒ
Exercise increases blood flow and is fantastic for relieving stress and maintaining balanced mental health. If you don't have time to spend 2 hours at the gym, even a brisk walk or quick home yoga session is enough to get the blood flowing and contribute to glowing skin.Β
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SleepΒ
We all know how great we feel after a solid 8 hours sleep, and for good reason! Not only do our body and mind have a chance to rest and recover, but it can also assist with mood. Nothing gives a natural glow more than a great mood and a happy face! In addition to feeling happy and full of energy, your skin also has a chance to repair and rejuvenate overnight - thereβs a reason why they call it beauty sleep!Β
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HydrationΒ
Regardless of whether you have oily or dry skin, hydration is a must. If your skin lacks water, it will look lifeless. In addition to applying moisturiser daily (yes - even oily skin types) it is crucial that you maintain hydration from the inside out with at lease 6-8 glasses of water per day. If youβre finding it hard to drink water throughout the cooler months, increase your green tea intake and implement more soups and broths to boost your hydration.Β
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Quick Glow Tips Before an EventΒ Β
While there is no quick fix for truly glowing skin, there are a few steps you can take to boost your glow before an event. In addition to remaining hydrated, reducing stress and investing in a good nightβs rest before an event, there are some quick skin tips you can implement the day before and the morning of an event to give your skin one last boost.Β
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Incorporate Ayurvedic Skincare RitualsΒ
To ensure your skin is glowing from head to toe, reach for LAMAVβs Garshana Dry Body Brush prior to showering the night before the event. This 5 minute ritual will exfoliate, improve circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage to smooth the skin and give a healthy glow. If you have an extra 10 minutes, finish with LAMAVβs Ayurvedic Body Oils and our signature Abhyanga Massage to relieve tension and deliver deep hydration before rinsing away impurities and excess oil in the shower. Trust us - youβll wake up with soft, supple and glowing skin from head to toe!Β Β
For a pre-event facial, use LAMAVβs Ayurvedic Kansa Wand to indulge in a 5 minute facial massage with one of our facial oils to smooth the skin while relieving facial muscle tension.Β Β
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Face MasksΒ
The right face mask will deliver instant results, and LAMAV has 2 award winning masks to choose from that will instantly boost hydration and glow. If you have mature or particularly dry skin, take a few moments before bed to apply LAMAVβs Beauty Sleep Mask as the last step in your skincare routine. While you enjoy your beauty sleep, our mask will be working hard to hydrate, plump and rejuvenate your complexion as you sleep.Β
If your skin is feeling dull on the day of the event, reach for LAMAVβs Glow Beauty mask after cleansing and before you complete the rest of your leave-on skincare routine. Containing natureβs best brighteners including Turmeric, Vitamin C and Kakadu Plum, youβll enjoy an instant glow with additional anti-inflammatory and deep cleaning benefits.Β
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Self-TanningΒ
If your skin is feeling a little dull, one of the quickest ways to boost glow and confidence is with a natural, safe tan. LAMAVβs Gradual Tanning Moisturiser can be applied on the days leading up to the event for a natural finish or your can opt for our Self-Tan Lotion for a darker finish. And donβt forget our Face Tan serum to bring a natural sun-kissed glow to the face, giving you a flawless glow from head to toe!Β
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