How to look your best this valentine’s week

Roses are red, violets are blue, best valentine’s tips are below to woo

We have the holiday hoo-ha from November to December and New Year’s enthusiasm in January then comes the season of love. Without Valentine’s Day, February would be ..well January:/ So far I have understood one thing: relationships are like a walk in the park and gravity is not responsible for people falling in love. However, the kindness of heart and the glow of the face certainly is. 

So if you are also excited to look charming on your dates this February, read on. 

CARE! GROOM! BLOOM!

(love yourself first) 

If you are in a lovey-dovey relationship or stuck in a love triangle of work, food, and sleep, it doesn’t matter. Because there is no better time to shift the focus onto YOU. Self-love, people! #Treatyourself. Indulging in self-care can be rewarding this month.

H2O to The Rescue

Do: Hydrate yourself. Drink lots of water daily, at least 8 glasses if not more. Also, eat fruits and vegetables that have a high water content such as cucumber, orange, strawberry, grapefruit, and cantaloupe.

Don’t: Ignore rose water. It will help you to prevent and minimize eye puffiness in the morning. It also helps in maintaining pH balance. It naturally hydrates your skin if you spritz it on during the day.

Healthy Habits

Do: Take out time for yourself, and try to avoid stress as much as possible. Have you been smart enough to notice that when you are stressed, you tend to break out more?

The reason being, stress causes your body to produce cortisol and few hormones, making the skin more oily. Practice stress management techniques like breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation. The more you meditate, the more you radiate!

Don’t: Neglect your jawline and facial muscles. For just 5 minutes a day, perform some facial exercises. 

You can jut out your lower lip in such a way that wrinkles are created on the chin, then lower your chin to your chest. 

The second exercise that works wonders is to look up towards the ceiling and pout. It stretches out the muscles making the skin more firm. 

“18 till I die”, why not?

 Expert Advice

Adopt healthy living with healthy practices to get that wonderful skin you always dreamt of. Do make sure that you do not go overboard with some random natural remedies and end up harming your skin more. If you suspect something odd, do not shy away from consulting a certified dermatologist. Self-inspection is good, but sometimes you do need expert advice to fix an underlying issue. Ever wondered how to get glowing skin? 

At Matra, we provide FREE SKINCARE CONSULTATION. Because we know Self-Care is Essential. We’ve rounded up expert skin care tips for keeping blemishes at bay and enhancing your natural beauty. Whether you have time for intensive skincare or not, pamper yourself by acing the basics.

Instant Valentine’s date Glow up? Oh yes!

(Only because sometimes you need an immediate solution to face problems, after all, your date will not wait forever?!)

If you are one of those who often say, “why God, why? Is flawless skin just too much to ask for?” we have got your back. You would be happy to know that overnight miracles do happen. Excited, happy, or stressed it’s your face that gives you away. 

If you do not have time for intensive skincare, all you need before you go out on your Valentine’s date is a facial! Haven’t had one yet? You should totally treat yourself this love month! Lucky for you, we make face-care easy.

1. Cleansing: First and foremost ladies, start with a clean canvas. It is really important to cleanse your face thoroughly to remove any dirt, makeup, or product build-up before you start with your facial. You can try Matra Vitamin C Face Wash with Turmeric, Neem & Niacinamide (Vit B3). Kumkumadi is the “Ayurvedic Elixir” that helps even out skin tone rendering fair and glowing skin.

 2. Exfoliation: Rub, rub, rub your face, happy skin awaits:) Exfoliating skin with a mild scrub helps remove dead skin cells, polish the skin and make it brighter.

You may use Matra Activated Charcoal Scrub Infused With Argan Oil.

Pro tip: Scrub essentially on the nose and chin area to deep cleanse and get all the blackheads and impurities gone.

3. Facial massage: Like no date night is complete without a comforting hug, no facial is complete without a facial massage. And, let’s be honest, this is the most fun part of the treatment. Just like a hug increases oxytocin and makes you feel good, likewise, a good massage increases blood circulation and improves muscle tones, which keeps skin firm and bright. Dampen your palms and take a small amount of face massage cream.

Start with the middle of your forehead and work towards the temples. Then massage along the sides of your nose and cheeks. Lastly massage lips, chin, and jawline. Don’t forget to massage the neck. Use your fingers and massage in an upward direction working towards the chin. Wash your face with water after a good 10 minutes of massage time. If you are looking for the best product, Matra Daily Use Vitamin C Moisturizer Cream for Ultra hydration and Illuminating Glow is your thing.

4. Take Steam: Time for some pore cleaning! After exfoliating and massaging, next comes the steam. It helps the pores to open and makes skin absorbent for the products to follow. Heat is also good for the skin as it makes skin relaxed and moist. 

5. Mask it: After steaming, your skin needs something nourishing and moisturizing. Face masks get all the impurities out and give its radiance back. Grab your favorite face mask and enjoy some relaxed time while your skin relaxes as well. We suggest Matra Haldi Chandan Ubtan Face Pack that suits every skin type and gives a glowing, rejuvenated skin.

6. Get toning: An essential part of your CTM routine, toning is also very important in the facial. Now that your skin has absorbed the nutrients and goodness of the face mask, toner would help to close and clean the pores. It also restores the balance of the skin and is essentially beneficial for acne-prone skin as it doesn’t let the dirt settle in on the skin. Spray a few puffs of an alcohol free toner  such as Matra Vitamin C Alcohol-Free Toner (Face Mist Face Toner for Pore Tightening and Refreshed Glow – With Niacinamide (Vit B3), Witch Hazel, and Aloe vera).

Well!!!!!!! 

You’re dressed to perfection, yet you need something to complete the look for Valentines. Your smile! While we spend so much time and energy honing our bodies and looks, we forget to express our inner joy and happiness. 

Hopefully, you take some cues from this article and they help your skin look vibrant and healthy! Spring and summer are right around the corner so now is the time to take action and get ready for it.