How to Maintain Good Skin For a Healthy, Glowing Look This Festive Season

The festive season in India has officially kicked off. Here’s how you can maintain not just good skin but great skin through all the festivities. Because let’s face it, you can be dressed in your finest, but it’s your skin that will elevate any outfit. And we are not talking flawless, covered up skin, just healthy, radiant, fresh skin! Let The D Wave show you how you can follow and maintain a reliable, feasible, good skin care routine during the festive season.

We are beginning with the non-negotiables:

Double cleanse : Since our skin is going to be exposed to make-up more often than required, this step is the most essential as it helps reset our skin. The oil-based cleanser will first help remove the make up, the dirt and grime and the water-based cleanser that follows will unclog pores and clarify the skin. And this two-step formula helps reboot our skin for the next day without hassle. Any build up left unattended can trigger your skin and can lead to unexpected breakouts and we don’t want that, do we?

Sunscreen : This final step in your AM routine must be followed without fail even during the festive season. As we spend more time outdoors, your skin needs to be shielded from harsh UV exposure so that your skin is not left with spots and lines owing to lack of sun protection. Sunscreen is mandatory for every skin type. It is the ultimate armour for your skin.

Hydration : Hydrated skin helps create a great base for make up application as it helps blend in other formulations more easily. Ensure you moisturise your skin regularly, for all the oily skin people, don't forget this step because your skin might be appearing oily as it might be compensating for the lack of hydration. Use products with hyaluronic acid, olive squalane to lend your skin the ultimate glow that doesn't clog your pores and provides intense yet light-weight hydration. Have you tried the The D Wave Moisture Boost Gel? It contains Olive Squalane - a non-comedogenic hydrating ingredient that doesn't clog pores but provides clean, natural hydration.

Night-time Routine : Following a night-time routine especially during the festive season is one way to let your skin repair and rejuvenate itself. Double cleanse followed by a serum and a rejuvenating cream will help your skin rebuild itself every night. This also helps strengthen the barrier and protects your skin from increased exposure to external disruptors. Our Cell Rejuvenating Complex Night cream helps address water loss, provides a shield against disruptors and stimulates the repair-renewal process - The one stop solution for a natural reset.

Clean scalp : What nobody tells you - An oily, unclean scalp can transfer some of the dirt and grime to the face and can lead to breakouts. That’s why it’s important to take care of your hair as much as your face.

While we have listed out the essentials, here’s how you can make your skin glow in other quick ways

Ice water: Dunk your face into a bowl of ice water. It will instantly depuff your face and drain your face off any excess fluids - giving you an instant glow up!

Facial massage: A gentle facial massage focusing on specific nerves can help tighten your skin, drain it off excess fluid and relax it over all.

Exercise: A quick 15 minute routine can help release all the toxins and give your skin the perfect lift up.

Lifestyle Hacks

Lifestyle hacks include making changes to your diet and incorporating a consistent exercise routine. Ensure you consume more whole foods, more clear liquids. Good fats - because your skin is a reflection of what you eat. It’s also a reflection of your mental state - so ensure you find ways to destress yourself, relax and meditate.

And now for the most important hack. When it comes to our skin, our body, results take time and that’s why it’s important to prepare well in advance. Ensure your diet is rich in hydrating foods 2-3 weeks in advance, you exercise regularly even before the festivities have begun, follow your skin care routine consistently - as these invested efforts will show ROI when you really need it. Festivities might take place at a particular time of the year but your body and skin are all all-season!

FAQ

1.Which skincare products are essential during the festive season?

Skincare products that you need this festive season to maintain great skin

Cleanser : A formulation that purifies and clarifies the skin without stripping off its natural oils. You will require an oil based cleanser that helps take off all the make up and a water-based cleanser that helps refresh your skin.

Hydrating moisturiser : A hydrating moisturiser that will lend a glow and help blend in your make up more easily. Opt for a non-comedogenic moisturiser so it doesn't get sticky and heavy.

A rejuvenating night-cream : It’s important to allow your skin to reset itself; considering our skin goes into repair mode at night, it’s important to choose a formulation that stimulates the process. Choose a formulation catered to your skin type.

Sunscreen : A non-negotiable essential for every skin type and every season.

2.How can I keep my skin glowing during the festive season?

The best face creams for glowing skin are the ones that contain non-comedogenic hydrating ingredients - Hyaluronic acid, olive squalane - they provide intense hydration without clogging the pores.

Other ways on how you can make your skin glow - No compromise on water intake, ensure you limit your intake of fried foods, give your face a quick, gentle massage, listen to music, laugh a lot, double cleanse

3.What simple habits help in maintaining good skin long-term?

4.What simple steps can I follow for healthy and glowing skin?

If you stick to a simple yet effective practice of Cleansing-Toning-Moisturising and tweak it based on your AM and PM routine - your skin will glow all year round. It’s about keeping things minimalistic and effective and catering to your skin type for maximum results.