CLEAR SKIN ROUTINE (VEGAN • HORMONE-SAFE)
By @fitwithraksha
■■ MORNING RITUAL (Empty Stomach)
• Warm water + lemon (cleanses liver, boosts Vitamin C)
• OR Jeera + methi water (reduces bloating, supports hormones)
• Optional: 4 soaked almonds or chia water (healthy fats + omega-3s)
• Avoid caffeine first thing – wait at least 30 mins after waking.
■■■ BREAKFAST (High-Protein + Anti-Inflammatory)
• Moong dal cheela / oats upma / smoothie (with spinach, berries, flaxseed)
• Avoid dairy (milk, paneer, curd) to prevent acne and hormonal imbalance.
• Add cinnamon or amla powder for blood sugar and antioxidant boost.
■■ MID-MORNING SNACK
• One seasonal fruit (papaya, guava, apple) + seeds (pumpkin/sunflower)
• Avoid processed snacks or fruit juices (they spike insulin).
■■ LUNCH (Wholesome Indian Plate)
• Multigrain roti + sabzi + dal/chana/rajma + raw salad
• Use cold-pressed oil or cook with less oil. Avoid fried foods.
• Include fermented foods (kanji, pickles in moderation) for gut health.
■■ EVENING SNACK
• Roasted chana, foxnuts, or khakra + spearmint or green tea
• Avoid caffeine after 4 PM to prevent sleep disruption.
■■ DINNER (Light & Anti-Bloating)
• Millet khichdi / tofu stir-fry / veg soup
• Avoid gluten, dairy, and sugar at night. Eat before 8 PM.
• Use gut-friendly spices: cumin, ajwain, hing.
■■■ DAILY HABITS
• Wake early, hydrate, and move your body (30–45 min walk/yoga)
• Sleep 7–9 hrs – skin repairs at night.
• Avoid: sugar, dairy, gluten (esp. if you have PCOS/acne).
• Hydrate with 3L water daily.
• Practice stress reduction: journaling, deep breathing, gratitude.
■■ SKINCARE (Minimal + Effective)
■ Morning: Cetaphil Cleanser + Bioderma Moisturiser + SPF 30+
■ Night: Cleanser + Moisturiser + Serum (optional: niacinamide)
■ Exfoliate 2x/week: Glyco 6 cream (only at night, patch test first).
• Never sleep with makeup, clean pillowcases 2x/week, wash face only 2x/day.
■■ GLOW DRINKS
• Carrot + Beet + Amla (2–3x/week, empty stomach) – acne + glow
• Cucumber + Mint + Lemon (detox water all day)
• Pomegranate + Spinach + Orange (pre-lunch, rich in Vitamin C)
FitWithRaksha Routine (Contd.)
■■ LIFESTYLE & HYGIENE
• Avoid touching your face. Clean your phone screen daily.
• Use a separate face towel, clean makeup tools weekly.
• Avoid artificial fragrance in skincare and detergents.
• Manage stress – cortisol spikes trigger acne + weight gain.
■■ KNOW YOUR SKIN TRIGGERS
• What worked for me — and how to test your own triggers.
• I removed dairy (milk, curd, paneer) and saw big improvements in hormonal acne.
• Also cut: refined sugar, whey protein, maida, processed snacks.
• Replace with: plant protein, whole grains, flaxseeds, fruits.
• Test: eliminate suspected foods for 21 days, track changes.
• Reintroduce one by one, give 3–5 days each to watch reactions.
■■ SKIN-LOVING FOODS THAT HELPED ME
• Flaxseeds – hormone balancing & great for PMS/acne.
• Spearmint tea – lowers androgens naturally (proven in PCOS).
• Carrots, beetroot, pumpkin – beta carotene for skin glow.
• Berries, citrus fruits – high Vitamin C, fades scars.
• Coconut water & sabja seeds – cooling + anti-inflammatory.
• Tofu, lentils, chickpeas – plant-based proteins without dairy.
■■ FINAL NOTE FROM RAKSHA
Clear skin is not just about skincare products.
It’s about consistency, mindset, nourishment, and gut health.
Make it a lifestyle — not a punishment.
You are worthy of glowing, confident skin. ■