Ramadan Beauty Tips : Top 5 to Keep Skin Hydrated during Ramadan
The Holy month of Ramadan is finally here! During fasting month, our body and skin go through many changes and for this reason you need to take extra care of your skin. As a makeup artist, I’m a firm believer on taking care of our skin as great makeup starts with healthy glowing skin. If you focus on your skin care, you won’t need much filters to cover it all with makeup.
In the month of Ramadan, our skin tends to get dehydrated quicker than usual. Fasting during the summer or winter can cause dryness and lack of moisture to the skin — Skin care in Ramadan is very important to have a fresh look all day long so you do not look wearied out to your family and friends.
We’ve lined up 5 easy tips in keeping your skin healthy and happy through out the entire month of Ramadan :)
a) Drink Plenty of Water
If your body is lacking water and hydration, or is malnourished, then your skin will look dull and dehydrated. Keep your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water is crucial during the month of Ramadan. Limit yourself on the caffeine intake, no juices and sodas as they are very dehydrating to your body. It is recommended to at least drink 8–10 glass of water between iftar (the post-sunset breaking fast meal) and suhoor (the pre-dawn meal).
Try to drink detox water, infused with cucumber, mint and lemon. This will hydrate the skin instantly with powerful vitamins — you’ll be getting vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
b) Skin Care
Besides lack of water, skin care regime during Ramadan is extremely important. The skin loses moisture due environmental conditions, aggressive cleansing & toning product and bad lifestyle choices. Try to exfoliate and moisturise regularly and not using skin toner that contain alcohol and fragrance. ( Ps : Alcohol is the substance that will strips out the skin natural oils and dehydrates more the skin) Always take care of the eyes from dark circle that will make you looking tired and dull. Dark circles may easily appear during the month due to changes in your sleeping patterns.
Allow yourself to have around eight hours of sleep per day, apply a thick eye cream and place some cucumbers on the eyes to reduce the dark circles.
c) Eat Good Food
Always opt in fruits and vegetables intake during the month of Ramadan. Most of fruits and vegetables contain 90% water that will make you stay hydrated. They also offer additional benefit of fibre, vitamins, minerals as well as antioxidants. Your skin will definitely looking glow from their hydration and nutrient benefits.
These are the fruits and vegetables that are great for fasting month :
- Berries
- Lemons
- Watermelons
- Cucumber
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Grapes
- Broccoli
Also not to forget to balance your diet with protein intake ( eg, salmon, eggs, chicken) and non processed carbs ( eg. potatoes / sweet potatoes) — Limit your intake of these foods, such as crisps, fast food and many packaged foods — canned soups, frozen pizza, processed meat and canned vegetables.
d) Exercise
For some, it can be tough enough getting through their day let alone finding the energy and motivation to focus on their physical activity. Ramadan is a time of focus and reflection so it’s a great time to plan your health and goals that will work for you.
Many people forget about exercise during Ramadan that could create huge setbacks to their health and could lead to the development of various kind of chronic conditions.
Some of other benefits on exercising during fasting :
- Restoring insulin sensitivity and nutrient partitioning, especially in those of us prone to snack on sugary foods throughout the day.
- Producing a calorie deficit which is ideal for those looking to reduce their body fat percentage (which is all of us right?)
- Lowering blood pressure, oxidative stress and even the risk of developing some cancers.
- Finally, it requires discipline and mental strength, something we can always use more of.
You can easily break the sweat by doing short workouts for about 45 minutes, 3–4 times a week. If you’re concern about losing weight, you can do light cardio exercises — walking or cycling. This will help burning calories and improve full body stretching and flexibility.
Notes : Make sure you drink plenty of water as overtraining can lead to injury due to lack of nutrients and dehydration.
e) Catch up on Sleeps
During Ramadan your sleeping schedule is likely to be disrupted enough as it is, waking up early to eat before sunrise and staying up late to fill up on calories and nutrients you’ve missed out on during the day.
Knowing this you should make a conscious effort to get in as much sleep as possible. If your working hours permit then take a nap after work and before Iftar to try and get in as close to the ideal 8 hours a day as possible.
Not getting enough sleeps can contribute to lower energy and worsen your concentration. It is during sleep that growth hormones are released that repair the skin and muscle tissue.
Take a look on these and see if there’s any changes on your skin. For extra skin protection, don’t forget to apply SPF sunscreen during the day for anti aging benefits :) Ramadan Kareem to you all!
aisa.💋
