Skincare connoisseur or not, a burning question that tops everyone’s beauty searches is “How to get clear skin?” And while everyone wants smooth and supple Skin that is bouncy all year round, the truth is that clear and beautiful skin doesn’t come so easily.

Factors like environmental pollution, hectic lifestyles, stress, and sleep deprivation can rob your complexion of its radiance and make it difficult to achieve clear smooth skin. But don’t worry, to help you bid goodbye to your dull complexion, we have gathered the best clear skin tips that help address your skin concerns and also give you a radiant and beautiful complexion, right at home. Take a look!

30 Effective Tips To Get Clear Skin

These skincare tips will help you achieve healthy and clear skin, and also target your concerns / Image credit: Freepik

Always Wash Your Face Before Going To Bed

Okay, we get it, you are tired! But you are not allowed to go to bed in your makeup. Trust us, this simple skincare hack will give you acne-free and clear skin for years to come.

Wash your Face for 35-40 seconds with a nickel-sized amount of face wash to get rid of all the germs and dirt accumulated on your skin surface and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. 

Make Sure To Wash Off All Your Cleanser

Residual cleanser equals leftover oil and dirt. Hence, rinse your skin thoroughly (with lukewarm water, if needed) until your skin feels smooth and clean, and no longer soapy or slippery.

Using lukewarm water to rinse your face is considered ideal as hot water can dry out your skin, and extremely cold water can close off your pores, trapping dirt and bacteria inside.

Avoid Skipping Your Morning Wash

Now you may think that you’ve already washed your face at night, so is it needed in the morning? Answer: A resounding Yes! At night, your hairstyling products and other dirt particles may get absorbed into your pillowcase, and transfer into your skin. If these residuals are not cleared in the AM, they may clog your pores, and lead to multiple skin concerns.

Hence, go for a gentle yet effective face wash in the morning, such as The Moms Co.’s natural vita-rich face wash, which is formulated with potent antioxidants like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that gently cleanse your skin and also strengthen your skin barrier. 

Foam Up Your Cleanser In Your Hands First

Besides offering a fun face-washing experience, bubbles can help activate the ingredients in the face cleanser, making them more effective when applied to your face. So the next you wash your face, make sure to create a good lather with your face wash and then apply it to your skin for potent results.

However, Don’t Overwash

Overwashing or cleansing your face can strip too much of the natural oils, contributing to dryness and a compromised skin barrier. Moreover, with all the natural oils gone, your body starts to overcompensate and produce more sebum, further irritating your acne.

If your face feels oily even after cleansing, try a toner to rebalance the pH levels of your skin and reduce the chances of irritation or inflammation. 

Always Pat Your Face Dry After Washing

It seems like a tiny thing, but this step is crucial too for protecting your delicate skin and helping your skincare products absorb better. Pat your skin dry gently with a soft towel, and avoid harshly rubbing too hard, at any cost. 

Try A Purifying Face Wash

If you want to deep-cleanse your skin, you can consider adding a purifying face wash to your skincare regime. Look for organic products, such as The Moms Co.’s natural turmeric face wash, enriched with saffron, turmeric, and licorice extracts, and sandalwood oil that purify and nourish your skin from within, reduce dark spots, and prevent damage caused by UVB rays. 

Exfoliate Your Skin Twice A Week

Exfoliation is a crucial skincare step as it helps remove the layers of dirt and dead skin cells clogging your pores. You can opt for The Moms Co.’s natural face scrub, which contains gentle exfoliants, such as coffee and cranberry that remove blackheads and whiteheads, smoothen your skin texture, and improve the elasticity of your skin.

Be Gentle With Your Skin

Scrubbing your skin too hard can leave it inflamed and red. Hence, skip harsh washcloths and scrubs, which can be rough on your skin and cause irritation, aggravating acne and breakouts.

Instead, opt for a gentle face scrub and use your fingertips to exfoliate your skin to remove dirt and oil, and rinse with tepid water. 

Care For Your Eyes

Use an under-eye cream to avoid drying out your under eye areas and reduce dark circles / Image credit: Freepik

You must have heard this multiple times, “Your eyes are the most delicate area of your face and need the gentlest care.” Well, every word of it is true, and any harsh product or ingredient can impact your under-eye areas adversely and increase dryness.

If you are looking to target your dark circles, and reduce puffiness or pigmentation, you can check out The Moms Co.’s range of under-eye products that are formulated with potent antioxidants and anti-ageing ingredients that effectively address your concerns and also diminish your fine lines and wrinkles. 

Do Not Skip Moisturiser

If you have oily skin, you may feel tempted to go on with your day without moisturizing your skin. But remember, drying out your skin can make matters worse, and cause more sebum production, leading to greasiness and acne.

Instead of skipping moisturiser, go for an oil-free one, such as The Moms Co.’s natural vitamin C oil-free moisturiser, enriched with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and aloe vera that regulate oil production, target acne, and reduce excess shine. 

Wear Sunscreen Daily, Even Indoors

Your skin needs protection every day, and hence, sunscreen is an absolute must-have! Even when you are indoors, you need to wear sunscreen, as the UVA and UVB rays can penetrate through the window and cause damage to your complexion. 

What more? Not wearing sunscreen can lead to premature ageing and contribute to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. So if you want to have a supple, smooth, and youthful-looking complexion, make sure to wear SPF daily, starting today. 

Use A Clarifying Face Mask

If you are looking for some extra TLC to nourish and hydrate your skin, you can always go in with a clarifying face mask. Make sure to use a face mask formulated with botanical ingredients that effectively target your concerns of enlarged pores, acne, and dullness, and apply it at least once or twice a week for best results.  

You Need To Clean Your Phone Regularly

If you see small pimples or zits on your cheeks, or anywhere near the areas you hold your phone, chances are, there’s grime on your phone. 

As your phone is always in your hand, it can pick up lots of bacteria, which can later get transferred to your skin, when you press the device to your face to make a call. Hence, regularly wipe your phone screen with antibacterial wipes to get rid of germs and bacteria.

Avoid Touching Your Face Too Much

Resting your hand on your cheek while working or watching television is one of the top reasons for breakouts and inflammation of your jaw or cheeks. As you are constantly touching things that may have bacteria or germs, everything from your remote to laptop, putting your hands on your face constantly can transfer these particles onto your skin, and increase the chances of infections and dullness.

Try The 3-Step Skincare Solution

Instead of too many skincare steps, you can consider following a minimal approach / Image credit: Freepik

If you want to effectively target your skin concerns, from hyperpigmentation to dullness, or acne, you can always consider trying the 3-step skincare solution or a CTM routine, which includes a combo of cleansing your face, layering a serum to address your specific skin issue, and locking up all the potent ingredients by moisturising your skin. 

Use gentle formulas that suit your skin type and be consistent with this routine to get noticeable results. 

Avoid Using Toothpaste As A Spot Treatment

Toothpaste is designed for your teeth and not for your skin’s delicate surface. So if you use toothpaste to get rid of stubborn pimples, you need to stop right now!

While the chemicals and ingredients in your toothpaste are safe for your teeth, they are too strong for your skin and may contribute to a lot of irritation and skin infections. So we let go of this hack STAT.

Change Your Pillowcase Often

Not changing your bedsheets and pillowcases regularly can also cause various types of skin concerns. Your pillowcases carry sweat, dirt, and build-up that may transfer onto your skin while sleeping, and lead to various skin issues, such as acne, dull spots, and inflammation. Hence, it’s always a good idea to change your bedding every few days.

Always Shower After Heavy Sweating Or Exercising

When you workout, sweat, and oils collect on your skin, often getting trapped in your athletic gear and leading to bacteria formation and breakouts in your skin. To prevent this, make sure to shower right after exercising or after sweating profusely.

Use a gentle and natural body wash enriched with natural ingredients to cleanse the dirt and oil from your skin and ensure deep hydration and nourishment. 

Be Extra Careful If You Have Bangs Or A Fringe

Using hairspray on your bangs or fringes can also cause pimples on your forehead. Hence, after applying these hair styling products, swipe a clean wipe across your face to get rid of any residual product to prevent bacterial formation and irritation.

Cut Down Your Skincare Routine

When it comes to your skin, more definitely does not matter. In fact, applying too many products can irritate your skin and wreak havoc on already-existing skin conditions, such as turning a small pimple into a blotchy mess.

Hence, keep your skincare approach to a minimum, and remember that it’s okay to have fewer skincare steps, but just be consistent with that regime.

Do Not Pop Your Zits

No matter what you see on the internet, popping your zits is not the way to go. Popping can cause serious infections on your skin, and make matters more worse and painful. Instead, use targeted anti-acne products to bring down inflammation in your skin and also reduce any kind of marks left behind. 

Do Not Let Your Skin Dry Out

Staying in air-conditioned rooms throughout the day can dry out your skin and cause flakiness and roughness. A good idea is to carry a face mist in your purse whenever you go out to keep your skin refreshed and hydrated at all times.

You can go for The Moms Co.’s natural hydrating face mist, enriched with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera, rose water, and green tea that deliver a deep dose of hydration and soothe your skin. 

Cover Your Acne With Pimple Patches

If you want to quickly tackle your acne and achieve clear skin, then you can always look for natural pimple patches. Opt for patches that are made with anti-inflammatory ingredients as they are especially helpful in bringing down the swelling and drying out active pimples.

Use Oil-Absorbing Sheets

If you have oily skin, you can consider carrying oil-absorbing sheets in your bag, and using them to blot away excess shine and grease that pops up when you are out doing your thing! This will also help the oil from sitting on your skin and clogging your pores. 

Get Lots Of Sleep

Not getting enough sleep can make your hormones go overboard and increase the stress levels in your body, further contributing to dull and tired skin. Moreover, sleep deprivation can aggravate your acne and slow down its healing. 

So if you want to look and feel your best, make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. 

Make Sure To Wash Your Makeup Brushes

Your makeup brushes and sponges need to be cleaned regularly with a baby shampoo or a brush cleanser. This is because these tools harbor tons of bacteria, which can lead to skin infections and acne. 

Avoid Sharing Your Makeup Products With Others

Avoid sharing your makeup products with others as that can lead to the transfer of bacteria and germs / Image credit: Freepik

Sharing your makeup products and tools with your friends is not such a good idea. This is because when others use your products, the oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells from their skin accumulate in your products, and transfer onto your skin, contributing to acne or infections. 

Ask Your Dermatologist About Laser Treatments

If you have a lot of acne spots and marks that you wish to get rid of, you can consult your dermatologist about laser treatments. They can help clear your skin by reducing sebum production, destroying acne-causing germs and bacteria, and getting rid of swelling in your small blood vessels.

Be Super Consistent With Your Skincare Routine

If you want to achieve clear skin, you need to care for it every day. Sporadic skin care won’t give you the results that you are looking for. Also, do not expect any kind of overnight miracles, as it takes time for the ingredients to work their magic and clear your skin.

For instance, if you have oily or acne-prone skin, it can take up to 7-8 weeks for you to see noticeable improvement and about 2-4 months for your skin to clear up completely.

We hope this post answers all of your questions on “how to get clear skin?” By following these tips and adopting a holistic approach to skincare, you can unlock the secret to achieving the clear skin you deserve. Remember, every skin type is unique, so it may take time to see the results you desire. 

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