Achieving natural 'glass skin' involves a three-step home remedy focusing on cleansing, masking, and moisturizing, complemented by an internal healthy lifestyle.
Takeways• Skin glow originates from internal health, particularly a healthy gut, supported by proper lifestyle habits.
• A three-step home remedy includes cleansing with rice water/raw milk, a gram flour mask, and moisturizing with aloe vera gel/shadgrata.
• The remedies are simple, budget-friendly, and effective for achieving 'glass skin' naturally.
Dr. Vivek Joshi introduces a simple, budget-friendly, three-step home remedy for achieving glowing, 'glass skin' using common kitchen ingredients. The process emphasizes external skin nourishment while also highlighting that true beauty and skin health originate from a healthy gut and overall lifestyle, aligning with both Ayurvedic and modern medical principles. This holistic approach, when followed consistently, can yield significant improvements in skin clarity and radiance.
Holistic Skin Health
• 00:00:48 True beauty and a radiant glow on the face stem from within, primarily requiring a healthy gut. Both ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern medical science concur that a clean, healthy internal system is fundamental for glowing skin. This internal health, coupled with a healthy lifestyle including proper eating, sleeping, and physical activity, forms the foundation for effective external skin remedies.
Step 1: Face Cleansing
• 00:01:31 The initial step in the skin care regimen is face cleansing, which can be performed using either rice water or raw milk. After washing the face, a cotton ball dabbed in the chosen cleanser should be used to gently cleanse the skin. Both options are natural and gentle, preparing the skin for subsequent treatments.
Step 2: Face Mask Application
• 00:02:16 The second step involves applying a homemade face mask created from one teaspoon of gram flour, combined with half to one teaspoon of oil (castor oil for those above 40, or almond, coconut, or olive oil for those below 40). Additionally, one teaspoon of glycerin or honey is added, along with four teaspoons of raw milk or rice water to achieve a paste consistency. This mask is applied to a cleansed face for 10-15 minutes, then gently massaged off with wet fingertips in upward and outward motions before rinsing.
Step 3: Moisturizing
• 00:04:07 The final step is to moisturize the skin using either transparent aloe vera gel or 'shadgrata,' which is clarified butter or ghee purified 100 times, resulting in a cream-like consistency. Shadgrata is particularly recommended for irritated skin, eczema, or minor cuts due to its healing properties. This three-step process, recommended for use once or twice a week, complements a healthy lifestyle to enhance skin radiance.