Shahnaz Husain reveals her top Simple,
Affordable DIY Beauty Secrets
If you've grown tired
of trying new skincare products and want to go the DIY route and whip up a few
of your own beauty solutions, there are many fresh and natural ingredients that
are not just good for skin but are also readily available. In an interview
with HT Lifestyle, Shahnaz Husain, who is known for her herbal and Ayurveda skincare products, helps
you choose natural beauty ingredients and DIY skincare items that are right for
you.
1. When should you start a skincare
routine?
According
to Shahnaz, you are never too young to use appropriate skin-care products. She
says keeping the skin clean and
protected from a young age is important: “If you
believe that beautiful skin is an overnight achievement, then I would like to
correct you – it is years of perfect skincare routine that enables
you to maintain the beauty of your skin. Additionally, those who start young
are able to achieve flawlessly beautiful skin in the long term.”
She adds that 'tweens or pre-teens,
teens and young adults should begin with a dedicated skincare routine that is
specific to their skin requirements'. Shahnaz says that it's never too late to
start your skincare routine as 'the skin has a tremendous capacity for
self-regeneration if properly cared for'.
2. Why should you
start early?
Explaining why early skincare is
essential, Shahnaz says, “When you begin skincare at an early age, you are
laying the foundation for good skin health that helps in preventing skin
ailments and skin-related issues. Starting with an early skincare routine in
your early years allows you to build healthy skin habits that help your skin in
preventing environmental damage, acne, tanning, premature ageing and uneven
skin tone, only to name a few.”
According to Shahnaz, here's how early
skincare helps you:
A. Defense against pollution, sunburn,
suntan and UV rays.
B. With early skincare, you strengthen
your skin barrier, which protects it against harmful agents.
C. Protecting your skin against premature ageing and slowing down the signs of ageing.
D. Maintaining good levels of collagen
and elastin, which are responsible for youthful skin.
E. Easier to maintain good skin health
than trying to repair damaged skin that has been ignored for years without a
proper skincare routine.
3. DIY skincare tips for young adults:
Cleansing
and exfoliation: Shahnaz says, “Mix 1 teaspoon of
refined brown sugar with an equal amount of raw honey or olive oil for natural
exfoliation. This remedy helps in dislodging impurities from the pores, ensures
damage-free exfoliation and rejuvenates the skin while hydrating it.”
Skin
mask for polishing: “Grind half cup oats with 2
tablespoons of yoghurt and leave it on till it dries. Then, with a gentle
circular motion, remove it using wet hands. Rinse off. You will experience a
visibly softer, brighter and polished skin, a salon-like glow,” she adds.
Brightening
serum: Shahnaz says, “Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey with a few drops
of fresh lemon juice. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse off for even
tone skin and to remove skin tan.”
Skin
hydration: She concludes, “Extract fresh aloe
vera and apply it on your skin, leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse off.
This acts as natural skin hydration that moisturises the skin and protects it
against any inflammation.”
Note to readers: This article is for informational
purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek
the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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