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While makeup can help you achieve the looks you desire, there are other things you can do to ensure that you have great skin both with and without the aid of those layers and layers of concealer(hopefully it's just one or two layers though!). After all, the business of beauty is a lifestyle, and not just cover up!
Now, some of these may be tips that seem too simple to be effective, but we’re talking the long haul here, not just some quick fixes...and for that, all these practices will prove successful in attaining truly great skin!
Let’s dive right in, shall we?
1. Drinking Plenty Of Water - This may seem like a no brainer to some, but if you’re anything like me, it may be difficult to remember to drink the water you need in that space between the hours that call for coffee and the hours that call for a martini. I’ve tried to have a cup with me at all times, but it usually just ends up being forgotten and with some floating cat hair in it. So I got one of those fancy(and covered) BKR bottles with the spikes on it. I know I have to drink two to three of the full glasses of the 1L size, and it makes it fun, stylish, and easy to do so!
Drinking water is an essential to beautiful skin for many reasons. Your skin is the biggest organ in your body, and since it’s mostly made up of water and loses large quantities of it every day, it’s important to replenish that loss of hydration(not just for beauty reasons, but also to, like, you know: stay alive and stuff).
As for beauty reasons, some benefits of drinking water include: hydration for dry skin, fewer wrinkles(because hydrated skin stays nice and plump!), combating issues like eczema, reducing puffiness and swelling of the skin due to water retention(bye bye puffy undereyes!), promotes faster healing which especially helps with acne prone skin, is anti-aging since it slows the process down, helps with blood flow, balances your pH...the list goes on! So if you’re on the fence about not really needing more water, hopefully this helps motivate you to up your intake! BKR Water Bottles($38-$58) are available at www.mybkr.com
2. Changing Pillow Cases Often - On average, a 2018 study found that Americans change their sheets every 24 days. According to the study, talked about in Business Insider, your pillowcase has more bacteria than your toilet seat if not washed often...EW! You might be wondering how this is possible. Well, each night, your body sheds around 15 million skin cells, not to mention the sweat you produce in beta sleep, so fungi and bacteria build up on your sheets. Even if you’re always on top of your skincare regimen, it builds up on your pillowcase, making it equivalent to one giant(and USED!) makeup wipe that you’ve been sleeping on. So it’s recommended that you change your pillow cases every three days, at minimum, and your bed sheets once a week to make sure you actually do get some beauty sleep and not...well, bacteria sleep!
The type of material that your pillow case is made of is just as important as how frequently you change/wash them. You may think a silk pillow case is a fancy extravagance and unimportant when it comes to beauty, but it really does make a difference! Using a silk pillow case can improve hair and skin hydration, prevent fine lines and wrinkles due to less friction as you toss around, and result in frizz free hair in the mornings. Silk fibers also help to regulate your temperature, unlike cotton pillows that absorb the moisture, keeping you cool and dry all night long. And, of course, it feels so soothing to lay your head on that smooth fabric at the end of a long day...and who doesn’t love a smooth pillow? Face Case Silk Pillowcase($50) is available at www.us.gotoskincare.com
3. Using Sunscreen For All 365 Days - There’s a belief that sunscreen is only necessary to use when it’s bright and sunny out, and not in the winter or when it’s cloudy. Clouds filter out sunlight, but not UV rays, which is the cause of cancer as well as aging. Cloudy days can block out as little as 20% of harmful UV rays, which means you’re still at risk for extensive damage to your body.
Choosing the right type of sunscreen, and knowing how to use it effectively to fit your lifestyle, involves some necessary research in order to ensure you get the protection you really need. But that’s okay, because I’ve done that part for you and you can find all the information you need right here!
You may think the SPF in your tinted moisturizer or your mineral powder may be enough, but it’s not. If you’re outside for a better portion of the day, or even close to a big window where sunlight can bounce off of the pavement or other buildings, the SPF in makeup won’t suffice as essential protection needed for your skin, or for your overall health. Plus, sunscreen needs to be reapplied as recommended, which you can’t really do with your makeup.
When choosing a sunscreen, it’s important to pick one that has a minimum 4 star UVA rating as well as a SPF rating of 30 and over because you want to make sure you’re protecting yourself from not only UVA rays(what penetrates the inner layer of skin, also called the “dermis”), but also UVB rays(what penetrates the outer layer of skin, also called the “epidermis”). So choose wisely! La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 60 is available at www.laroche-posay.us
4. Eating Skin Healthy Foods - This is, perhaps, my favorite category: getting some yummy in the tummy! However, it’s important to get the RIGHT yummies in your tummies, no? Some key things to look out for in your diet are:
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