Stress and makeup is bad for your skin, keep it glowing and healthy with these beauty-expert approved tips

Makeup tips: For dry or mature skin, double cleansing, first with a balm or oil, then a mild wash, ensures deep cleansing without aggression (Image: Pexels)

The skin protects, adapts, and renews itself. But constant exposure to sun, makeup, and the environment can push it to its limits. Dullness, dehydration, fine lines, and breakouts are all signals that your skin is craving some care and repair.

Beauty expert shares how to fix sun and makeup stressed skin with simple everyday skincare and lifestyle tips

Beauty expert and aromatherapist Divita Kanoria, founder of TATHA, tells Moneycontrol, “Your skin isn’t asking for dramatic fixes, it’s asking for gentle support. A few mindful steps can help it bounce back naturally and restore its healthy glow.”

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Even small changes in your daily routine can make a huge difference. “Cleansing thoughtfully, improving hydration using botanicals, gives your skin breathing space moreover, taking care of your body can help tired stressed regain its natural radiance,” she says.

How to help your skin recover

Kanoria shares simple tips on  how to help your skin recover:

Cleanse thoughtfully

After sunscreen, foundation, and city grime, your skin needs a fresh start. Use a gentle cleanser that lifts impurities without stripping natural oils. Ingredients like glycerin, aloe vera, or centella asiatica soothe as they clean. For dry or mature skin, double cleansing, first with a balm or oil, then a mild wash, ensures deep cleansing without aggression.

Rebuild moisture

Sun and makeup both drain skin of hydration. Humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or rose hydrosol can replenish moisture. Follow with a lightweight serum containing niacinamide or plant stem cells to help rebuild the skin barrier and calm inflammation.

Restorative botanicals help soothe

Antioxidants and bioactive ingredients support the skin’s natural repair. Centella asiatica stem cells, Scutellaria root, and Allantoin calm irritation and aid collagen renewal. Vitamin C derivatives, such as ethyl ascorbic acid, fade sun spots gently without the harshness of strong acids.

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Let your skin breathe

Make time for makeup free days to allow pores to detox and skin to heal. If you wear make up, choose breathable, non-comedogenic formulas, and always remove them at night. Opt for night creams with peptides or herbal actives to boost regeneration while you sleep.

Repair from within

A good hydration, a balanced diet that is rich in antioxidants and a sufficient sleep are essential. Stress and fatigue slow down skin repair while proper rest fuels renewal. Proper skin repair starts from both inside and out.

Disclaimer: This article only provides generic information. Don’t treat it as a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist for specific diagnosis.