Jyotsna Chinna asks:
I have a problem with open pores on my face because of white heads. I have used L’Oreal toner, but no use with that. Now, I am using Lotus Rose Toner, its somewhat better than L’Oreal, but I want soft and healthy skin, its looking dull because of dry skin. Please suggest me how can I get rid of this problem.
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You can follow the CTM – cleansing toning moisturizer routine twice daily to get healthy skin. There are some really good face packs that you can make at home here:
https://makeupandbeauty.com/14-homemade-besan-face-packs/
https://makeupandbeauty.com/saffronyogurtgram-flour-antitan-face-pack-diy/
https://makeupandbeauty.com/homemade-oil-control-face-pack-oily-skin/
https://makeupandbeauty.com/10-multani-mitti-face-packs/
In addition to the above, eat healthy, drink loads of water and live an active lifestyle. *jogging*
Hi Jyotsna,
I used to have the same skin issues as you – dry skin, white heads, open pores,dullness. With some changes in diet,lifestyle and skin care regimen I have been able to overcome them. Let me tell you what worked for me-
1. Religiously follow CTM:
Cleansing – Himalaya Neem Facewash,Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion
Toning – Fabinia Rose Water
Moisturizing- Clean and Clear Moisturizer, Olay Natural White Sunscreen lotion with spf 30,Loreal UV protect suncreen SPF 50 during day and Himalaya Revitalizing Night cream at night (I have recently started with Olay Night cream and I’m loving it!)
It may take you some trial and error to find what suits you best, but so many good products have been reviewed here on IMBB, it will be easier for you by narrowing down options
2. Diet – You must have heard it from a lot of people – Drink loads of water,include nuts,fresh fruits and veggies in diet 🙂 Fish oil supplements (read Seven Seas cod liver oil worked wonders for my dry skin). But, please DO NOT take any supplements without consulting a doctor.
3. Sweat it out – I could really see a remarkable change in my skin after I started with yoga (including suryanamaskars) and walking.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
You know what, Shri, I completely agree with you! Recently, I’ve begun to eat a lot healthier and drink 2 litres of water a day, and there definitely are VISIBLE positive changes in my skin and hair.
I have dry skin too, and I take 3 fish oil capsules a day. How many did you take in a day to help with your dry skin?
Also, I forgot to mention – Exfoliate 2-3 times a week, followed by a good face pack. I use Aroma Magic Mineral Glow Scrub and Aroma Magic Sea Weed face pack 🙂
Hey jyotsna !!
I too have the issue of whiteheads on my nose.. people here have suggested awesome remedies…and ctm is a great way to clear skin.. one thing that has actually worked for me is scrubing my face with baking powder..which is a great exfoliating agent and gets off dead skin as well as white heads to a great extent..jus lightly wet your face,rake some baking powder in ypur palm and start scrubing, do it twice a week and you will see a great difference. also steam your face twice a week and take out the white heads with a remover..nothing works better than this..it does take time but it leaves your nose bump free with no white/black head…follow it up with a suitable moisturiser.. preferably do this at night and follow it up with your night cream..
I just hope it helps :*