ByRitika Jayaswal
December 19, 2021 (IANSlife) Natural skincare around traditional methods is back in vogue. Skin fasting, is also trending, but so you know what it is? Do you need it? For how long should you fast? We got an expert to give us all the details. Read on:
A natural skin cleanser or an all-natural anti-ageing cream: your skin will let you know what to use and when to use it. Like all beauty and natural skincare formulas, skin fasting also depends on the type of skin you have. Understand these pros and cons and choose what you need—fasting or dieting.
What is skin fasting?
Skin fasting means keeping your skin off of any product. Skin fasting is not a new but a traditional natural skincare concept that is in the spotlight owing to social media. It gives time to your skin to figure out what it truly needs. But skin fasting may not suit everyone. Even people with normal skin types need to maintain basic skin hygiene with a cleanser and a moisturizer. Beauty experts and social media celebs discuss it regularly.
Go for Skin Dieting
It is a more promising concept. It does not restrict you from using basic hygiene like cleansing and moisturizing. You can stop using other products and still see a difference in your skin. The plus is that you will not face other skincare issues that may arise due to improper hygiene or cleansing and dryness due to lack of moisturization.
After your skin-dieting is over, you may feel the need to get yourself the best face mask for glowing skin or an all-natural anti-ageing cream. You can also find out if you can survive only on a great cleanser and moisturizer.
Skin dieting routine according to your skin type:
If you frequently encounter dust, wind, sun, rain, and pollution, traditional skin-fasting (using zero products) would lead to a build-up of impurities on your skin that can reach deeper if not cleansed. It can lead to multiple breakouts and dead skin.
Since skin dieting allows you to use essential products your skin needs, you can avoid such issues. What to stop and what to use depends on your skin type, health, outside exposure and how long you have been doing it.
Other than external factors and your skincare routine, many habits might be harming your skin, like your sleeping pattern, food oils, etc. It would help if you kept them in check. You can also refer to their guide to create the perfect natural skincare routine. Experts suggest that after completing skin fasting, you care for your skin using safer products. When people share their experiences with them, they long to share them with you because sharing helps a lot. Think of them as reviews.
Start slow, follow the 3R formula: Reduce, Relax and Renew
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