A healthy facial glow can help you look younger and more vibrant. Unfortunately, the daily wear and tear that you inflict on yourself can leave your face dry and dull, making you look older. You don't need special cosmetic products to add a glow to the face; home remedies are effective, easier on the pocketbook and a natural solution to dull-looking skin. Try a natural skin-care routine once a week to get healthy, glowing skin.
Facial Steaming
Facial steaming helps to gently open pores so that the rest of your treatments can work more effectively. Pores can become clogged with dirt and oil, enlarging pores and giving skin a dingy appearance. Put a pot of water on to simmer, and throw in two sprigs of mint or a peppermint teabag. When the water begins to simmer, remove it from the heat and place a towel over your head and the pot to create a tent. Breathe in the steam and stay under the tent for five minutes to open pores.
Brown Sugar Exfoliating
Exfoliating is an important part of the facial glow process because it allows you to slough away the dead skin, dirt and oil. You can make your own exfoliating product at home by mixing a cup of brown sugar with three tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your face in a circular motion, rubbing for 30 seconds before rinsing away for smoother, more vibrant-looking skin. "Fitness Magazine" recommends exfoliating once or twice per week.
Lemon Toner
Lemons are full of alpha hydroxy acids, the type of fruit acids that are beneficial to the skin. Used in skin creams and facial peels, AHAs dissolve dead skin on contact, leaving you with younger-looking skin. You can reap the benefits of a lemon toner by cutting a lemon in half and pressing a cotton ball against the flesh of the fruit, says the Discovery Channel's Planet Green website. Then apply the cotton ball in dabbing motions onto your face.
Apple Moisturizing
Moisture is the key to sealing in the fresh, dewy look you've achieved through steaming, exfoliation and toning. A homemade moisturizer containing apples and honey can give your skin healthy moisture without all of the fillers and synthetic chemicals that may be in your store-bought formulas. Mix together one grated apple and five tablespoons of honey, and apply the mask to your face for 10 minutes, suggests CosmeticsDiary.com. Wash away the mask for super-hydrated skin.
Vitamin C Diet
Vasseur Skin recommends getting your facial glow from the inside out. A diet high in vitamin C can give you stronger skin that protects your face against damage from the sun. Sun damage can make your skin look dull, dark and old, so try eating oranges, strawberries, broccoli and tomatoes to add glow to your face without resorting to artificial cosmetics.
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