I'm in my 30s {I'll turn 31 in 2 months} and I have to say, I love my skin. Over the years I've looked after it and in return it has been good to me. I use very little make up, usually doing up my eyes and lips and applying blush, and I believe this has helped keep my skin looking good. I don't wear foundation as I already have clear skin and I don't like the idea of covering it up. I love experimenting with different eye shadows, eye liners and lipsticks, and so should you. Play with it and see what looks good on you. I believe that you should have fun with make up. It's one of the best advantages of being a woman! I've been having fun with it for years now and below are some of my best beauty tips and tricks that I've learned through trial and error. Maybe they'll work for you, too.
Nails
1. To make sure your nails are dry
after putting polish on, gently touch your little finger’s nails to each other.
If they feel sticky, you still need to give them more time.
2. Don’t skip the base coat. It lets
your nails breathe and protects them from going yellow.
3. Vitamin B Complex is great for
strong hair and nails.
Lips
4. Wear a lipliner all over your
lips before putting your lipstick on. Your lippie will last longer.
5. Use a toothbrush to exfoliate
your lips. Put lip balm/ petroleum jelly on your lips, pucker, and brush off
all the dead skin for smooth, soft lips.
6. Sleep with lip balm on for soft
lips in the morning.
7. After you put on a dark lipstick,
put a finger in your mouth, close your lips around it and gently pull your
finger out. The excess lipstick will come out on your finger instead of
staining your teeth.
8. Never press your lips together to
transfer lipstick. Your bottom and top lip are not the same shape. Use the
lipstick or a lip brush to fill color in.
Eyes
9. Use an under-eye cream to keep
the area moisturized. The skin here is very delicate, so use your ring finger
to apply product.
10. Concealer is a life saver. Almost
all of us have dark circles or shadows under our eyes, applying concealer there
will make you look fresher instantly. I love MAC NC 42. Follow it up with a
pressed powder to keep it in place.
11. Always curl your lashes with an
eyelash curler before you put mascara on. Mascaras work best when put on curled
eyelashes to give you that wide-eyed look.
12. Waterproof mascara is your best
friend. It keeps your lashes up for a longer time, and you don’t have to worry
about getting emotional or getting caught in rain.
Face
13. Wear sunscreen. Every. Single.
Damn. Day.
14. Exfoliate once or twice a week
with a gentle scrub or with used coffee grounds.
15. Drink honey lemon water every
morning to flush toxins out and keep skin glowing.
16. Drink a lot of water every day.
Your skin needs moisture and a good water intake will help keep it looking
plump and healthy.
17. Before applying blusher, smile.
It will make your cheeks pop. Sweep the blusher from your cheeks to temples.
Also, it’s just nice to smile at yourself.
Hair
18. Use a conditioner after shampoo.
It surprises me how so many women still don’t do this.
19. If you’re using heat on your hair
through straightening/ curling irons, remember to protect your hair with a heat
spray before you apply heat.
20. The easiest and most effective
way to get rid of dandruff it is to use baking soda on your scalp. Wet hair,
rub baking soda into your scalp, rinse, and then use shampoo and conditioner as
you normally would.
21. Get your hair trimmed regularly
to avoid split ends.
22. Deep condition your hair at least
once a week. You can use hot oil or just your hair conditioner on dry hair.
Leave it on overnight. Sleep with a shower cap on to not stain your pillow.
23. Try and wash your hair twice or
once a week to let the natural oils build up. You may think you’re getting rid
of greasiness by shampooing your hair frequently, but it works the other way
round as your scalp produces more oil as you strip away moisture with frequent
washes.
