Joy Isikhueme: How to Have Glowing Skin Despite the Nigerian Weather!

I’m dishing on how to get glowing skin even though this Nigerian weather is against us.

We’re slowly evolving from that time where every girl had to have a full face of makeup to be considered beautiful to a “less is more” viewpoint. The “natural glam” is gradually gaining traction and skincare is on the rise. If you fall into the category of wanting nice, glowing skin then you’re in the right place. Here are some ways you can have that while battling the
bipolar Nigerian weather.

Know Your Skin

Before we start listing out the many products you may or may not need, the most important thing is to know your skin type (normal, combination, dry or oily). This will help you narrow down the specific products you should gravitate towards and those that you should avoid at all cost. Especially now that the weather has gotten so humid.

Hydration Is Important

Did you read my last statement? Well, having glowing skin is basically having hydrated skin and what better way to depict hydration than with water. You can’t have hydrated skin if you’re avoiding those glasses of water the doctor has been telling you to drink up.

Ensure you drink lots of water, it is the one thing that does not have a substitute and your body knows it, so please do not starve your skin. It has a way of showing.

Get A Mild Cleanser

When it comes to cleaning your skin, it’s normal to go for the really strong products that will wash every single particle of your skin, but in a bid to do that, it can be drying out your skin and making it even more sensitive. When selecting a cleanser, try going for a mild one that cleanses your face without drying it out.

Don’t Forget to Tone

Now that you’ve done all the cleaning on the face, now it is important to add some moisture back to the skin by toning it. Toners help to add a little life and hydration back to the face. A popular favourite right now is rosewater. It tones the face while being mild. That’s what we’re after right?

Moisturize that skin

There is no way that we can talk about hydration and glow without including moisturizers. There are a million and one brands out there for the different skin types. Ensure to preview each one you decide to go for by reading about the products and the reviews of people with similar skin
type.

Give Those Lips Some Moisture

Last but not least, don’t forget to apply lip balm! It is important to lightly exfoliate first and then apply the lip balm so all the ingredients can seep into the skin.

Tell me, what are some of your skincare secrets?

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