Dr. Shireen Hussain, General Physician (dermatology), Aesthetica Clinic
Keeping your skin healthy during Ramadan is just as important as eating a nutritious diet. Here are some interesting tips to help you detox your skin during the holy month.
- Expert Tips to Hydrate your skin
Drinking plenty of water is good for your skin. Between iftar and suhoor, drink at least eight glasses of water (about 2 litres). Avoid drinking carbonated or sugary beverages and caffeine since it is dehydrating. If you don’t like plain water, try infusing it with fruits. It strengthens your immune system, flushes out toxins, keeps you hydrated, and contains no calories. The following are some great combinations to infuse your water with:
– Lemon, cucumber, and mint
– orange, ginger, and strawberries
– blueberries, raspberries, mint, lime
– lime, orange, lemon
- Are you Over washing your face?
Your skin may be dehydrated as a result of fasting during Ramadan. This can be exacerbated by over-washing your face. Use a ph-neutral cleanser.
- Shun the Sun
it is critical to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply sunblock with an SPF of at least 40 during the day and reapply if you are outside for more than three hours. Try staying away from direct sun exposure for prolonged periods between 12-4pm.
- Choose foods that will make your skin glow
To maintain radiant, healthy-looking skin even when fasting, raise your antioxidant intake during iftar and suhoor. Consume antioxidants such as berries, almonds, dark chocolate and pomegranates. Have a handful of your favorite berries or try anit-oxidant supplements like resveratrol for that extra boost.
- Moisturize your skin
During Ramada the skin tends to get dehydrated more than other months. Add a glycerin or lipid-based moisturizer to give your skin that extra boost of h2o. adding a DIY facial mister with some glycerin , water and rose water will give your skin that absolutely dewy feel.
- Skin SupplementsIf you still feel that your skin lacks nutrients, supplements are an option.
Supplements that are recommended for healthy skin contain vitamins C, A, as well as zinc and omega 3s. Take the recommended doses of each supplement during iftar and suhoor or as prescribed by your physician.
Stay Beautiful & Stay Hydrated this Ramadan