A good face which has naturally beautiful skin is the best makeup you can ever wear. A vibrant and glowing face is a long-lasting asset which you can gift yourself.

It’s a myth that we cannot take care of our skin in today’s life. Do not make peace with a dull skin because of fast life and pollution.

Here we give you a detailed guide to a lustrous and healthy skin.

A] Exercises for your face:

1. Pull on your forehead:

Put your index fingers just above each of your eyes. Pull down on your eyes while trying to raise your eyebrows. Repeat 10 times to help firm your forehead.

Benefit: This can help smooth lines on your forehead.

2.Eye massage

Close your fists while holding the thumb upright. Now close your eyes. Gently start moving your right thumb on the right eye and your left thumb on the left eye. Move your thumbs with gentle pressure on the eyes to make circles around them. Do this exercise for 2 to 3 minutes.

Benefit: It helps you get rid of dark circles and releases the tension in the muscles around your eyes.

3.Eyebrow exercise

Hold your eyebrows with your fingers such that you can pull the eyebrows from the centre towards the end of the eyebrows. Do this for 3 to 4 minutes.

Benefit: This facial exercise relaxes you as it massages and relieves stress from your eyebrow area.

4.Blinking eye exercise

Widen your eyes, trying to expose as much of the whites in your eyes as you can. Then, squeeze your eyes tight. Open wide, and squeeze again. Keep doing this rapidly, till your eyes seem to start watering. Now close your eyes and relax. Do this eye exercise for 3 to 4 minutes.

Benefit: You exercise the muscles around your eyes and your forehead. This facial exercise improves your eyesight. It may reduce the necessity of wearing spectacles over a period of time.

5.Cheek exercise

Breathe in from your mouth and puff up both your cheeks for a couple of seconds. Now release the breath through your mouth and repeat 8 to 10 times.

Benefit: This pose is good for toning your face. It strengthens your cheek muscles and prevents them from becoming thin and hollow.

So, do this cheek exercise for toned and plump cheeks.

6.Do a face lift exercise. Open your mouth slightly and flare your nostrils. Wrinkle up your nose as far as possible, then slowly draw your upper lip as high as you can, and hold for 10 seconds.

Leave your mouth slightly open, and place one finger under the eye on the cheekbone. Curl your upper lip slowly upward, keeping finger pressure on your face. Hold for 10 seconds, then slowly return to the original position.

Benefit: Prevent sagging and keep a strong lip contour. Doing it properly will help you have a stronger smile that shows more of your upper teeth

7.Mouth exercise

Smile widely and stretch your mouth as much as you can. Now, press your lips tightly together and kiss! Repeat this exercise 20 to 25 times.

Benefit: This facial exercise relaxes the muscles around the lips and cheeks and also brightens up the face. You will be the proud owner of pink cheeks and aluminous smile! When you don’t feel upbeat, remember – fake it till you make it. Sooner or later, it becomes real!

8.Chin exercise

Hold your chin such that the thumbs of both your hands are below the chin. Start pressing the chin from the lower side. Move upwards only with the help of your thumbs. Do this for 2 to 3 minutes.

Benefit: This technique will help you get rid of your double chin. Regular chin exercise can lead to a well-defined jawline.

9.Ear exercise

Hold your ear lobes and pull them downwards for about 30 seconds. For the next 30 seconds, pull your ear lobes outwards. While holding your ear lobes, rotate them clockwise and anti-clockwise for about 30 seconds each.

Benefit: This exercise brings awareness and releases tension from the facial muscles.

B] Pranayama:

• Bhastrika pranayama is known to increase the oxygen levels in the blood and creates a boost of energy. This helps to impart a glow to the skin.
• Kapalbhati is a cleansing breathing technique that helps you release stress, toxins, and negative emotions. This automatically leads to a fresh-looking skin. It balances hormones thus freeing from pimples, wrinkles and untimely ageing. Kapalbhati tightens the skin and clears off blemishes and marks making it look young and fresh.
• Anulom-vilom pranayama clears the channels of circulation and calms you down. Your lungs and bloodstream are filled with a fresh supply of oxygen and all toxins are removed. When you are stress free and your blood is purified, you have beautiful glowing skin.
• Bhramari pranayama and Omkar chanting increases blood circulation on face and also creates gentle vibrations on face thus making the skin glowing and tight.

C]Yogasanas:

• Sarvangasana
  It is also known as the shoulder stand and is considered the most effective yoga asana for glowing skin. It helps in improving skin texture and quality by promoting blood circulation towards your face. Practicing this asana 3 to 5 times a day will get your skin rid of pimple, acne, wrinkles and dullness.
• Halasan

It is also known as the Plough pose, and is one of the best asanas for achieving healthy and glowing skin naturally. This asana helps to improve your digestive process that is essential for glowing and healthy skin.

• Utthanasana
  This forward-bending pose promotes blood flow to the face and makes it one of the most functional poses for glowing skin. This yoga pose not only increases oxygen supply to the skin cells but also supplies helpful nutrients that fight the damage caused by free radicals and encourages skin rejuvenation
• Matsyasana
  It is also called the fish pose that promotes healthy skin by improving the functions of the thyroid, pineal, and pituitary glands and normalises the hormones. This asana gives a good stretch to the muscles of the face and throat which makes it one of the beneficial exercises to get rid of double chin.
• Trikonasana
  Famously known as the Triangle pose, it is indeed the best yoga asana for glowing skin which opens up the lungs, chest and heart. It supplies more oxygen to the skin and hence the skin feels refreshed and rejuvenated.
• Bhujangasana

Though it’s a relaxing cobra pose that helps to reduce tension, stress and fatigue, it also helps in skin                              rejuvenation by supplying extra oxygen to the skin cells which in turn helps the body to flush out the                              accumulated toxins from the system.

• Ustrasana
  This asana is also called the camel pose, and it involves and intense back bend that helps to open up the rib cage and increase lung capacity for inhaling more oxygen. This pose reduces stress and balances the hormones in the body that are responsible for acne and pimple outbursts.
• Pavanamuktasana
  The wind relieving pose is by far the best asana for improving digestion and it also helps in relieving . It also cures constipation which in turn reduces acne and pimples on the face.
• Tadasana
  It is also known as the Mountain Pose, and this simple standing pose helps to concentrate on deep and rhythmic breathing that is a vital element of healthy skin. Getting in more oxygen through controlled breathing helps the body to release harmful toxins and keep the skin healthy and glowing.

D] Diet for your face and skin:

• Drink ample water the day round for clean hydrated skin.
• Drinking water on an empty stomach and then consume aloe-vera juice or lime juice.
• Always have breakfast in morning.
• Include good amounts of veggies, and protein in every meal.
• Stick to healthy snacking by consuming fresh seasonal fruits, yogurt, buttermilk, or coconut water or fresh pressed juices.
• Consume foods that are good for your gut and liver.
• Include spices and herbs in food.
• Include right amount of dry fruits, seeds and nuts in daily diet regime.
• Include food rich in antioxidants, omega 3, vitamin A and vitamin C.

Say a big no to-

• Spicy foods
• Processed and junk foods
• High-sodium and high-sugar foods
• Oily and unhygienic foods
• Foods containing high levels of oestrogen.
• Foods that increase the internal body temperature
• Overcooked or partially charred foods (kebabs)

E] The skin regime:

• Keep your face clean by Wash your face regularly to remove impurities and keep your skin clear.
• Add some skin care products to your washing, like a simple cleanser and moisturizer.
• Use natural scrubs for face skin to buff off dead skin.
• Use home-made or natural ingredient masks for the skin regularly for the correct toning and nourishment.
• Stick to natural herbal products for skin- be it soap, moisturizer, scrub or toner.
• Say a big NO to cosmetics and in case you love make-up try sticking to best quality products and cleanse your face after removing the makeup.
• Protect your face from the sun.Avoid being outside during peak hours (10 am to 2 pm) and apply a good spf sunscreen.

F] Last but not the least, a good beauty sleep to relax your nerves, flush toxins and destress your mind is extremely important for your face and good skin.

For any queries or more detailed information, get in touch with me at sahna@pravaaahwellness.com