Skincare Tips: Try These Natural Remedies To Protect Your Skin From Pollution

You might love mostly everything about summer but you’ve got to agree that air pollution is such a downer, for the environment and for your skin. Air pollution and the toxins in the environment can easily make your skin look dull and damaged, and in worse cases, even cause breakouts. If you want the answer to how to protect your skin from pollution and harmful UV rays naturally, here is a handy guide for you.

Double Cleanse

First and foremost thing to do is double cleanse your face. Once you get home, use cleansing oil to remove all your makeup and then wash your face with a mild face wash.

Exfoliate The Ickiness Away

Exfoliation helps get rid of dead skin cells and all the dirt and pollution trapped in them. It sloughs off the top layer of our skin to reveal the fresh skin beneath. Simply, mix 2 tbsp of besan with 1 tbsp of milk and a pinch of turmeric powder. Apply it onto your skin and gently rub it for at least 5-7 minutes. Rinse off with normal water and follow up with a moisturizer.

DIY Bath Soap

We know it is difficult to exfoliate your skin daily, so, to help you out here’s a DIY soap recipe for you that will cleanse your skin. Take a bowl and mix vitamin E oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil and hemp oil together. Add a few drops of peppermint oil for a refreshing fragrance and use this soap to take a bath daily. It will not only deep cleanse your skin, but will also keep your skin nourished and smooth.

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DIY Face Mask To Fight Dullness

Combine basic ingredients such as aloe vera gel, sandalwood powder and milk into masks to rejuvenate your skin. These handy food items are excellent antioxidants which brighten up your skin instantly and prevents the accumulation of pollutants in your pores. Aloe vera acts as a shield to the UV rays of the sun and protects your skin from getting damaged.This pack will also detox your skin giving you a fresh complexion.

DIY Face Mist

A good face mist can act as a barrier between your skin and harmful UV rays and pollution. The dust pollutants will stick to your mist instead of your face, and can be later washed away with water. So, to prepare a face mist, start off with mixing some aloe vera juice with a few drops of tea tree essential oil and water. Pour this mixture in a spray bottle and your face mist is ready!