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10 Natural Ways To Achieve Smooth, Glowing Skin

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1 year ago

July 13, 2024

Glowing skin means different things to people. Many people use the term to refer to skin that looks healthy and “awake” rather than dry, dull, or unevenly textured. For some, healthy skin results in a natural sheen or “glow.”

Healthy skin is something that most people can work towards our body is our identity. Therefore, it must be nurtured and taken care of by people who oftentimes complain of acne, pimples, dry skin and all sorts.

However, everyone can have that radiant skin if they follow these simple tips.

1. Eating healthy

It is important that we eat healthy because the nutrient that goes into our body goes a long way to keeping our skin clear.

People need to normalize eating a balanced diet and discarding junk food.

2. Stay hydrated

Water is very important in the body. Drinking at least 8 glasses a day will help rid the body and skin of toxins. People often avoid water because they are addicted to carbonated drinks, which is not so healthy. Reports have it that increasing your water intake gives your skin that perfect radiant glow.

3. Bathe at least twice daily

When you head home from work or that serious workout session, ensure that you have a bath. Leaving sweat on the skin and allowing it to dry can cause your skin to be irritated, so it is best to wash the skin as soon as possible after sweating.

4. Use gentle products on your skin

Most people would usually link this to makeup lovers alone but that shouldn’t be the case as everyone needs to get products that suit their skin.

Using harsh products on especially sensitive skin can cause irreparable damages on the skin e.g rashes, sunburn, dark knuckles, green veins etc.

Get good hypoallergenic products to avoid bitter results when used.

5. Moisturise

Moisturising every day can be very helpful as it reduces the chance of developing extreme dryness or oiliness.

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Although, some moisturisers can cause more harm than good, if you don’t have a specific one that works for your skin type, instead of using damaging moisturizers visit the nearest dermatologist.

6. Get quality sleep

Sleep is your body’s time to repair itself, and this includes your skin. While you sleep, your skin will turn over dead skin cells and create new, healthy skin cells. Your skin will also produce new collagen while you sleep, which helps the skin stay plump. More collagen means fewer fine lines and wrinkles and less sagging.

Start going to bed earlier at night, including on the weekends. If you’re not comfortable at night, do what it takes to make sure you’re sleeping more comfortably. Invest in a high-quality mattress, buy sheets that are soft and cool, and hang blackout curtains if light and noises are waking you up at night.

7. Manage stress

It’s normal to experience some stress from time to time. However, long-term stress can have serious health consequences because it causes you to have high levels of cortisol all the time.

Find ways to effectively manage and reduce stress. This may involve taking a warm bubble bath or listening to quiet, relaxing music. Sometimes, reducing stress may require you to make major life changes. In any case, do what it takes to eliminate the largest stressors in your life. This can improve your overall health including your skin health.

8. Refrain from touching your face

Hands and fingers usually contain high amounts of oil and dirt, even if you recently washed them. When you touch your face, this debris will transfer from your fingers to the skin and clog pores increasing the risk for acne.

Try to avoid touching your face with your fingers and the palms of your hands at all costs. If you have an itch on your face, try to use the back of your hand or a shirt sleeve to relieve it.

9. Avoid too much sun

Spending time in the sun may seem like an effective way to get a healthy-looking glow. Sunlight does offer health benefits for your body and skin but only if you’re in it for a short period. Too much sun can lead to sunburn and exposes you to radiation that increases your risk for skin cancer. Excess sun also contributes to wrinkles, discoloration, and other signs of aging.

Avoid exposing your skin to the sun for long periods. When you do spend time in the sun, wear broad-spectrum sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to protect your skin and your eyes. You should also consider wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect the skin on your arms and legs.

10. Drink less alcohol

Alcohol dehydrates your skin and body. It can make fine lines and wrinkles more pronounced and leave your skin looking gray and dull.

Drinking high amounts of alcohol regularly can also lead to nutritional deficiencies. This can prevent your skin from getting the nutrients it needs to maintain a healthy looking glow.

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UK Rejects Nigeria’s Request To Transfer Ekweremadu

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17 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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The United Kingdom has rejected a request from the Nigerian government to transfer former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to Nigeria to complete his prison sentence.

Ekweremadu is serving time in a UK facility after he was found guilty in 2023 of plotting to harvest the kidney of a young man.

He received a jail term of nine years and eight months following the conviction, which stemmed from a high-profile organ-trafficking case that drew international attention.

With the latest decision, Ekweremadu will remain in the UK to serve out the remainder of his sentence.

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Trump Blasts Ukraine For ‘Zero Gratitude’ Amid Talks To Halt War

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2 days ago

November 23, 2025

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukraine again of lacking “gratitude” for Washington’s support against Russia’s invasion, as top US and Ukrainian representatives met in Geneva for talks on a proposal to halt the war.

“UKRAINE ‘LEADERSHIP’ HAS EXPRESSED ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, also blasting European countries for not doing enough to stop the war, but offering no direct condemnation of Moscow.

His comments came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was meeting with top Ukrainian officials in a wintery Geneva Sunday to discuss the US president’s controversial 28-point plan for ending the nearly four-year conflict.

The Ukrainian delegation, headed by Andriy Yermak, also met with high-level officials from Britain, France and Germany in the Swiss city, as European countries scramble to have a seat at the table in the discussions.

Trump had given Ukraine until November 27 to approve the plan, but Kyiv wants changes to a draft that accepts a range of Russia’s hardline demands, including requiring the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army and pledge never to join NATO.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday said he was “sceptical” a deal could be reached by that deadline.

The US president told reporters Saturday the proposal was not his final offer and he hoped to stop the fighting “one way or the other”, raising hopes that it would be possible to strengthen Kyiv’s position.

– ‘Ukrainian perspectives’ included –

A US official, who asked not to be named, told AFP that a number of meetings were held throughout the day Sunday, with the US and Ukrainian delegation holding “detailed discussions about the peace agreement”.

“It was productive and even conclusive in some areas,” the official said, adding that a second round of talks underway at the US mission in Geneva aimed at “ironing out the details of the agreement”.

By late Sunday afternoon, Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov said the latest version of the US draft plan, which AFP has not seen, “already reflects most of Ukraine’s key priorities”.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said on social media that the “American proposals may include a number of elements based on Ukrainian perspectives and critical for Ukrainian national interests”, hailing that “diplomacy has been reinvigorated”.

– Recognise European ‘centrality’ –

The US plan was drafted without input from Ukraine’s European allies, who were striving Sunday to make their voices heard and boost Kyiv’s position.

“Ukraine must have the freedom and sovereign right to choose its own destiny. They have chosen a European destiny,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement, stressing that the “centrality” of the European Union’s role must be “fully reflected” in any peace plan.
Ukraine’s European allies gathered at the G20 summit in South Africa stressed that the US plan requires “additional work”.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told AFP that he and Italian leader Giorgia Meloni had called Trump early Sunday to discuss his Ukraine proposal.

“Of course, we discussed the situation, the 28-point plan, and some of the developments here in Johannesburg related to the peace plan,” he said, declining to reveal the content of the discussions.

French President Emmanuel Macron told a news conference at the G20 that the plan contained points that had to be more broadly discussed as they concerned European allies, such as Ukraine’s NATO ties and Russian frozen assets held in the EU.

He said the 30 countries in the “coalition of the willing” supporting Kyiv will hold a video call on Tuesday following the Geneva talks.
European Union countries were also planning to meet to discuss the Ukraine situation on the sidelines of a meeting with African leaders in Angola on Monday.

– ‘Wish list’ –

Questions were meanwhile being raised over how much input Moscow may have had in drafting the original proposal, which was welcomed by the Kremlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the blueprint could “lay the foundation” for a final peace settlement, but threatened more land seizures if Ukraine walked away from negotiations.
Ahead of Sunday’s talks, Washington insisted the Trump proposal was official US policy, denying claims by a group of US senators that Rubio told them the document was a Russian “wish list”.

Rubio himself insisted on social media late Saturday that “the peace proposal was authored by the US”.

“It is offered as a strong framework for ongoing negotiations. It is based on input from the Russian side. But it is also based on previous and ongoing input from Ukraine.”
That did not calm all concerns.

“Together with the leaders of Europe, Canada and Japan, we have declared our readiness to work on the 28-point plan despite some reservations,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X Sunday.

“However, before we start our work, it would be good to know for sure who is the author of the plan and where was it created.”

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Pope Leo XIV Demands Immediate Release Of 315 Abducted Niger Students, Teachers

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2 days ago

November 23, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV has appealed for the immediate release of 315 people abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State.

Speaking on Sunday, the Pontiff expressed deep distress over the mass kidnapping, which included students, teachers, priests, and other members of the Catholic community.

“I received with profound sorrow the news of the abduction of priests, faithful, and schoolchildren. I make a heartfelt plea for the swift and unconditional release of all those being held,” Pope Leo XIV said.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday when armed men reportedly invaded the private Catholic school in a well-coordinated operation.

According to local sources, the assailants arrived in large numbers, riding on more than 60 motorcycles and supported by a van, before forcing their way into the premises.

During the assault, the school’s gatekeeper was shot and left critically injured.

A resident of Agwarra confirmed the incident, noting that the exact number of abducted students has yet to be verified.

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“It happened between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.. The number of students taken is still unclear,” the source said.

Another community source added that several teachers were also seized during the raid, raising further concerns about the scale of the attack and the safety of the victims.