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Beauty Tips

 

1. No more refined foods

 

One of the best ways to stay as beautiful as ever is to avoid eating refined or highly processed foods. Such types of foods can rub you off important nutrients that are needed by your body, and that could make your skin look dull. Aside from that, they can also get you constipated.

 

2. Raw food is better

 

Eating raw foods means not overcooking your meals. Such kind of practice will enhance your beauty, since raw foods are still filled with vitamins, enzymes, and other nutrients that can take care of your skin and hair. Aside from that, it has been proven that raw foods can make wrinkles and age spots less obvious.

 

3. First thing to do in the morning

 

It is best that when you wake up in the morning, you drink a glass of water, and eat a piece of your favourite fruit, like banana. This would ensure that your skin is properly hydrated, and the fruit would also help in maintaining its radiance. In addition, such a practice can also help you maintain your weight, or lose some.

 

4. Preventing grey hair

 

Making use of oil for your hair can help in preventing grey hair. However, to make it more effective, you can add a few drops of rosemary essential oil to it. Aside from that, you can also eat a teaspoon of curry leaf chutney at least every other day, since it has components, which can strengthen the cells that form the pigmentation from within.

 

5. Seal your nail polish

 

Having a nail polish that is shiny and glossy offers a beautiful sight to see. Thus, it is best that you prevent it from scratches and peeling by applying a top coat over your nail polish. By applying a top coat to seal the nail polish, you would be able to extend its beauty even for 7 days.

 

6. Practice a morning skin care routine

 

Following a skin care routine each morning can help a lot in maintaining your beauty. A typical routine that you can follow would involve removing all dirt from your skin with the use of a deep cream cleanser, and rinsing it with water; applying a mild moisturizer; and, applying a small amount of face powder to control oil buildup.

 

7. Use cream as your skin cleanser

 

Cleaning your skin on a regular manner is essential in maintaining its beauty. However, it is best to make use of cream cleanser to do this, since it won’t take away the natural oil from your skin, which protects it. Don’t use anything that can dry out your skin, since it can become prone to bacteria and cellular damage.

 

8. Use rosewater as toner

 

Using rosewater as your toner provides lots of benefits. Aside from maintaining the radiant looks of your skin, rosewater actually contains substances, which can also maintain your skin’s moisture. In addition, it is also a good solution that you can use if you have allergic skin or to treat sunburn.

 

9. Get enough sleep

 

Getting enough rest is one of the most important things to do, when it comes to maintaining your beauty. You need to have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night; and, it is best that you are already asleep by 10 in the evening, so as to maximize the benefits from your beauty sleep.

 

10. Drink enough amounts of water

 

To maintain your beauty, you need to have a skin that has good moisture. To achieve that, you need to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Aside from flushing out harmful toxins from your body, it can also get rid of excess heat. In addition, enough amounts of water can also help you maintain your weight, and prevent constipation.

 

11. Drink milk each day

 

Drinking milk is one of the best things that you can do in order to maintain your beauty. When you drink milk each day, you would be providing your body with the essential nutrients to strengthen your hair and bones. Aside from that, it can also make your skin look younger, enhance your health and the looks of your eyes.

 

12. Refrigerate toners and floral waters during summer time

 

Toners and floral water can help you freshen up, especially during the warmer months. Thus, it is best that you keep them inside the refrigerator during the summer months, so that you can use them cold. To feel refreshed, you can always spray your face with it.

 

13. Never pick pimples

 

Having lots of pimples on your face can affect your beauty. Thus, you don’t want it to multiply. Picking your pimples is actually one of the things that can make you have more of them. This is because pricking it can spread the infection further. Aside from that, it can also damage your skin tissue around the pimple.

 

14. Exfoliate your hands each week

 

Having hands that are soft and smooth would definitely add more to your already beautiful image. To achieve that, you should exfoliate your hands once a week, with the use of a natural exfoliating liquid. Use it in light circular movements, so as to gently massage your skin.

 

15. Fix your yellow nails

 

Yellow nails is not something that you can be proud off. Thus, if you have them, you can simply make use of a homemade whitening bath for it. All you need to do is to mix enough lemon juice and rose petals into a bowl of clean water, and dip your hands into it. After going through that process, apply a moisturizing lotion to enhance the results.

 

16. Replace candies and chocolates with fresh fruits

 

One of the many weaknesses of some people is to crave for sweets, which can affect their beauty. Thus, instead of eating candies, and other food items that are filled with sugar, you should eat fresh fruits. Foods that have high sugar content can enlarge your pores, aside from the fact that it can make you gain weight.

 

17. Have a facial once a month

 

Going through facial each month can provide you with lots of benefits. Some of which would include collagen and elastin recovery, improve the circulation of your blood vessels, even out your skin color, improve hydration, and improve skin tone. It can also make your skin soft and radiant.

 

18. Keep your makeup simple and light each day

 

It is always best to show people your natural beauty. You can achieve this by keeping your makeup as simple and light each day. When you do that, you would also prevent skin damage, which is one of the effects of using heavy makeup on a regular basis.

 

19. Using lip balm

 

Keep in mind that maintaining the condition of your lips can also enhance your beauty.

 

To do that, it is always best to carry a lip balm wherever you may go. Lip balm can prevent your lips from drying out. Because of that, it is one of the best ways to prevent or cure lip chapping. With the right kind of lip balm, it can also soften your lips.

 

20. Be gentle with your skin near your eyes

 

The skin under your eyes is one of the most sensitive parts of your body. Thus, it is best that you are gentle with it. You should not pull or stretch it, since it would definitely show, and affect your looks. With regular pulling and stretching in that part of your face, it can look wrinkled or saggy in no time.

 

21. Be conscious of your weight

 

One of the many things that can affect your beauty is your weight. Thus, it is best that you keep a close watch to it. Whether you gain or lose too much of it, you would start to have problems in properly fitting your clothes. Thus, it is best to maintain your weight at an ideal level, so that you would look fit and healthy all the time.

 

22. Don’t visit the kitchen too often

 

If you want to prevent having bouts and bouts of acne infection, you should avoid going to the kitchen, especially when someone is cooking. You need to keep in mind that there is oil floating around your kitchen, when it is heated. Therefore, if you visit it lots of times in a day, then you would be accumulating oil on your skin, which is bad news.

 

23. Minimize stress

 

Whenever you are stressed out, it would actually show on your eyes, the expression of your face, as well as your skin. In fact, stress can also cause pimples. Therefore, you should minimize stress as much as possible. You can do that by taking deep breaths whenever you encounter stressful situations. Aside from that, it is also best to follow other healthy practices.

 

24. Avoid oily foods

 

When you eat foods that are filled with oil, it would eventually get accumulated, which can lead to weight gain. Gaining weight can alter your figure, aside from the fact that it can put you at risk to a number of diseases. In addition, oily foods is also one of the top causes of pimples.

 

25. Keep your hands off your face

 

If you want to prevent pimples to affect your image, then you should keep your hands off your face. You need to remember that there is always a tendency for your hands to touch certain things, which may contain dirt and bacteria. When you touch your face on a regular basis, then you may irritate it. Thus, touch your face only when you need to, and only with a recently washed hand.

 

26. Keep away from the sun

 

Exposing yourself to the sun can irritate your skin, which can lead to having pimples. Aside from that, it can also cause dry skin. Therefore, it is best to stay in the shade in most parts of the day. If you really need to go out, then it is best to make use of a quality sunscreen product.

 

27. Get help with severe acne

 

There are times when acne can attack without warning. If you do have severe acne, you should not hesitate in getting help for it. Visit a dermatologist as soon as possible, so that you can finally put a stop to it, and live a life with healthy and acne free skin.

 

28. Try one product at a time

 

To cure acne or any other skin disorders, you may have a tendency to make use of different types of products all at once. Instead of doing that, you should try one product at a time, so as to give it a chance to work. Aside from that, it is best to focus on a reliable product, than applying different ones, since applying too many of them may irritate your skin further.

 

29. Wear the right clothes

 

You have to keep in mind that the way you dress up yourself can have a huge impact on the way you look. Therefore, make sure that you wear clothes that would fit your beauty. Aside from that, you should also wear comfortable clothing, so that you would be able to move freely, and be yourself.

 

30. Be mindful of what you apply on your hair

 

When you apply certain things on your hair, such as gel, hairspray, or mousse, you should do it sparingly. This is because, using it excessively can irritate your scalp. Aside from that, if you have a long hair, and it constantly rubs against your face, then it can also be the root cause for having acne infection.

 

31. Change your beauty routine for summer and spring

 

Being beautiful means that you are wearing the right types of clothing for the right season. Therefore, you have to become more familiar of the clothing trends for different seasons. Aside from that, unlike summer, during the spring season, your skin needs less coverage; thus, it is best to wear lighter makeup for that time of the year.

 

32. Apply avocado or coconut oil on your hair during winter

 

During the winter months, due to the fact that it is too cold, it can leave your hair dry. Aside from that, it can also become brittle, which can lead to split ends. Thus, it is best to apply avocado or coconut oil on it, so that you can ensure that it has good moisture.

 

33. Check your makeup kit each year

 

Each and every year, you should open and check your makeup kit. Bring out all the things that it contains, so that you can see each and every item that you have. Checking it properly would allow you to throw away those items that are about to expire, and buy newer ones for you to use for the following year.

 

34. Take care of your hair brushes

 

You need to clean your hair brushes in a regular basis, in order to maintain the health of your hair. Keep in mind that whenever you use your hair brush while you are outside, or after going outside, it would accumulate dust or dirt. Therefore, if you won’t clean it, t