The Dhaka Times Desk Due to fasting due to lack of water in the body, the skin moisture decreases and the skin becomes lifeless and dull. In addition, due to eating too much fried food, the problem of acne on the skin increases. A little care of the skin during this time will keep the skin fresh and alive. Today we will present to the readers of The Dhaka Times how to take care of skin during fasting.
You can opt for natural ways to take care of your skin during fasting than chemical cosmetics. Different types of natural face packs can play a good role in your skin care during this time. You can make these natural face packs with tomato, cucumber, papaya, banana, lemon juice and ice cubes.
1. To keep the skin clean regularly during Ramadan, grind 1 tablespoon of ripe papaya and mix it with one tablespoon of lemon juice and some rice powder as required. Massage the mixture all over the face and neck for 20 to 25 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
2. Use a face pack made of groundnut paste, cold milk and rose water regularly on dehydrated skin. It is very beneficial for dry dehydrated skin. Besides, it will remove the oiliness of the skin and keep the skin glowing.
3. Mix 1 tablespoon of raw turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder with rose water for 3 days a week to make a paste and apply it on the skin and wash it off with cold water after 20 minutes. This pack will remove acne scars as well as remove acne from the skin.
4. Those whose skin is more dry, make a pack by mixing tomato, banana, cucumber together and apply it on the skin an hour after Iftar and wash it off after 15 minutes. Regular use of this pack will remove the dryness of the skin.
Those with dry skin can use moisturizing creams or lotions on the skin regularly. It will remove the dryness of the skin as well as revitalize the skin. For those with normal or oily skin, use a water-based moisturizer. Besides, those with dry skin must avoid all kinds of toner-like cosmetics during Ramadan. Cosmetics such as toners make the skin more dry. During Ramadan, many people get chapped lips due to dehydration. Those who have chapped lips should apply vaseline or petroleum jelly on their lips before going to sleep at night. Wash your face with water four to five times a day. To keep the skin healthy, eat less fried food at Iftar and drink homemade juice.
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