HOW TO LOOK YOUNGER
When it comes to
makeup, some days I’m totally into the doing the most, and other days the most
I’ll do is a tinted moisturizer. But it’s tricky finding a balance between
full-face and bare faced, so I’ve sought out advice from makeup artist and
Burberry’s makeup artistic consultant. Here are her tips for achieving a
simple, natural makeup look for those in between days.
1. Stick to a Consistent Skin Care Routine
You need to know your skin type
and find a skin care routine that
works for you. The CTM routine that is cleansing, toning and
moisturizing are imperative for healthy skin. The kind of products you use to
follow this method wholly depends on your skin type. Follow a consistent
morning and night routine, and we guarantee that you will see a drastic
improvement in your skin’s appearance. Also, do not, under any circumstances,
go to bed without adequately cleansing it out. You will only invite a whole
bunch of problems for your skin. Use a hand cream and body lotion for your
hands and legs.
2. Deal with Those Pimples the Right Way
Breakouts are natural, and
everyone has to go through this ordeal – some more than others. However,
there’s no need to fret. Let me tell you, the worst thing you can do to your
new friend is trying to get rid of it by popping it. Do not, under any circumstance,
touch your pimples or try to squeeze them – you are only going to make the
situation worse. Instead, opt for methods that will treat these pesky babies
and remove them without leaving a scar. You can dab some tea-tree oil on the
zit and be patient until it dries up. You can also use retinol or benzoyl
peroxide to get rid of them. Use a face wash with a percentage of salicylic
acid, and you can avoid breakouts to a great extent. Patience is key here!
3. Exfoliation Is Key
Make exfoliation a vital part of
your skincare regime. It indeed is the key to radiant skin. Your skin is always
shedding dead cells from the surface which helps in renewing itself with fresh
and healthy cells. Give this natural process a helping hand by using a mild
exfoliator. An excess of dead cells sitting on the surface of your skin can
lead to clogged pores, blackheads, acne and pimples. When you inculcate
exfoliation into your regime, your serums and moisturizers are better absorbed
into the skin making them work more efficiently. Opt for gentle scrubs or
create your own natural scrubs at home using ingredients like gram flour or a
coffee scrub. Keep exfoliation to a maximum of twice a week. You will see
visible improvement in the health of your skin – it will look fresher and
smoother.
4. Bust the Stress
In today’s modern lifestyle, we
all have crazy schedules and stress comes naturally. However, uncontrolled
stress can lead to problems like headaches and hypertension. It can also lead
to acne, hair fall and graying of hair. These are only a few severe outcomes of
stress. So while you can’t entirely avoid bills, work, your life and all the
stress that comes with it, you should find a way to manage it. Meditate, drink
a nice hot cup of tea, listen to music or make some time for anything you love.
Do take a chill pill now and then!
5. Pamper Your Tresses
Have you imagined all the sweat,
pollution and dirt that is stripping your hair of its natural radiance? Soft,
shiny hair is a sign of healthy hair. It’s crucial to take good care of your
locks by providing nourishment to your hair. You can do this by oiling your
hair with coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil at least once a week. Hair spa
treatments are also crucial because oiling alone does not provide enough
nourishment. Use hair products that are free from sulfates and other harmful
chemicals. Avoid using heat on your hair and try leaving it in its natural
state as often as you can without needing to pull out those hair styling tools
that only damage your hair to temporarily look good. Invest in a good leave-in
conditioner or serum that is enriched with the goodness of Moroccan Argan oil
instead. Naturally, glossy hair only adds to your beauty.
6. Eat Your Way to Glowing Skin
The phrase “You are what you eat”
couldn’t be more accurate. A nutritious diet is a fool-proof way to achieving
healthy skin. Make sure you add fruits and vegetables to your daily intake.
Also include foods that are high in protein like eggs, chicken, kidney beans,
lentils, chickpeas and cottage cheese. A wholesome diet does the job on its own
to keep you radiant and healthy from within by giving your body all that it requires.
7. Drink Plenty of Water
We can’t stress enough on the
importance of H2O. Every system and function in our body relies on water. Carry
a bottle of water with you wherever you go and keep yourself hydrated through
the day. Drinking a minimum of 8 or more glasses of water helps flush out
toxins from your body, and hence your skin looks plumper and livelier. It also
helps keep wrinkles at bay.
The best way to consume water is to fill up a
bottle with cucumbers, lemons, zucchinis, mint leaves and other such brightly
colored veggies and make your detox water to drink on-the-go. Doing this gives
you the nutrients as well as the hydration to help your body utilize and hold
onto the water more efficiently.
8. Sleep in Peace
A good night’s sleep goes
hand-in-hand with how you look and feel. It’s crucial because your body repairs
itself while you sleep. Just like you need to charge your cell phone, your body
needs to charge itself and to go through the day with your battery at 50
percent, only leads to added strain and inefficiency. 6-8 hours of quality
sleep is vital for you to wake up feeling and looking great. By doing this, you
will have a glowing complexion, less of those dreaded dark circles under your
eyes and you’ll slow down your aging process. The skin produces new collagen
when you sleep. Don’t let anything in the world come in the way of you and your
beauty sleep!
9. Be Ingredient Conscious
Ingredient-conscious beauty is a thing. Yes! Just
like what you put inside your body affects your overall health, what you put on
the surface does the same. Your skin absorbs 60 per cent of the stuff you put
on so make sure you do some research on the ingredients that are present in
your skin care, hair care, and beauty products. Keep away from products that
contain parabens, petrochemicals, and sulfates that may cause irritation to
your skin or make your hair dry and frizzy. It’s best to stick to products that
contain natural ingredients.
10. Working Out To Healthy Skin
Physical activity is so
essential, both for your physical as well as mental health. Do something –
whatever your jam is – be it hitting the gym, running, doing yoga or going
swimming. Scientifically, it is proven that exercise benefits your
skin and improves your mood. A minimum of three hours of
physical activity per week will result in improving your health. It improves
your blood circulation, helps get rid of toxins, increases the amount of oxygen
delivered to your skin, provides a boost of endorphins that reduce stress and
calm your entire body, including your skin! However, if you’re heading out to
the park for a run, never ever forget to wear sunscreen.
11. Get Regular Hair Trims
Getting regular trims improves
the look and feel of your hair. Make sure you get a trim at regular intervals
(at least once in two months). By trimming unhealthy split ends, your hair will
have lesser breakage and flyaway, adding volume and shine to it. If you want to
grow out your hair, trims are recommended as healthy hair encourages faster
growth.
Also read.....
1) Beauty belongs to confidence
2)How to deal with Uneven skin
3) How to Deal with Monsoon
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