Before anything, Ramadan Kareem to you all, we hope you’re having a blessed holy month so far and easy fasting. We all feel you though, we’re thirsty too.
We all fear dehydration and dryness in Ramadan, wanting to compensate for all these hours without water with 100 layers of moisturizers and creams. But did you know that fasting has actually been proven to reduce dryness? Crazy right? While fasting has numerous benefits, not just for your body, but skin health as well, we have compiled a list of 5 Beauty tips that will help you get the best out of your fast and maintain your glow this Ramadan.
1-Stick to your skincare routine
While Ramadan is all about spirituality and holiness, try to maintain your skincare routine as much as possible, as it is a form of self care and discipline. Fasting benefits your skin by reducing inflammation and decreasing hyperpigmentation, that is due to your regulated blood glucose levels that consequently boost collagen. That is why sticking to your routine while fasting will take your skin to another level. Here are a few recommendations for hydrating products crucial in your routine:
2-Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Because we stay longer periods without water or hydration, if you don't compensate for these hours when you break your fast your skin will dry out. Hydrating internally and externally are equally as important. Make sure to drink enough water during non fasting hours, the recommended amount is 2 liters, but make sure to space them out. If you suffer from extra dry lips in Ramadan here is what will help:
3-Eat Wisely
Gathering with friends and family for Iftaar and Suhoor is always a joyous time, but going overboard is always a risk. Indulging in oily dishes refined sugar and fast food will surely cause your skin to freak out and break out. A perfect balance is the answer, while enjoying a few treats and cravings here and there, make sure to incorporate equally as much or even more vegetables and nuts in your iftar and suhoor meals, which will pack your skin with fatty acids and antioxidants as they are crucial for healthy glowy skin.
4-Get your beauty sleep
With the Ramadan schedule and unstable timings getting your beauty sleep is a challenge, but whether you can squeeze in a few hours before iftar or sleep light, you do you, just try to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep a day, and consequently your will revive that awake glow. Here are a few products that’ll help you get a deeper sleep:
5-Avoid smoking and excessive caffeine
Smoking, or even being exposed to smoke, is extremely harmful to your skin as it causes it to become pale and age prematurely, forming fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, caffeine is considered one of the biggest skin dehydrators, therefore keeping your consumption to minimum is best.
Follow these simple 5 Ramadan beauty tips to maintain your healthy glow all throughout the holy month. Don’t forget to shop all your skincare, hair & makeup essentials from the ZYNAH App now and enjoy an exclusive discount on your first purchase.