Standing tall, feeling confident, believing in yourself -- these are all important ways to feel your best. But as any woman who's ever stood in front of a mirror can tell you, beauty secrets count too!While the way we look may be only one part of who we are, it is still a part of us. Knowing that you look your best can be a real confidence booster.Looking your best doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, either. We really only need to pay attention to a few basic beauty secrets - essentials that can help you look and feel great without spending a lot of time or money.
To help you find the beauty tips that really work, Here are a few personal tips:Beauty Tip
1: Never Underestimate the Power of Moisturiser
Whether your skin is dry, normal, or even oily, if you can only afford one skin care product, your dollars will be best spent on a good moisturiser. Sometimes, all you really need is a good moisturiser and a mild cleanser, and you can take years off your face. When skin is dry, every wrinkle is accentuated, making you look older.If you're in your 20s or 30s, moisturisers will give you some of the protection you need to keep skin from prematurely aging.In your 20s and early 30s, a good moisturiser can take the place of a lot of products.So what exactly is a "good" moisturiser? It's a product that will do anything from gently adding moisture, to sealing in the moisture you've achieved, to helping your skin produce more moisture -- and which type you choose should be based on your skin's individual needs, and should be recommended by your Aesthetician.If skin is normal to dry, look for moisturisers containing alpha hydroxy acids. They can help skin produce more moisture on its own, because of its natural exfoliation properties.If skin is very dry, proper consultation is needed to determine why, and a series of treatments may be recommended. Make sure your Aesthetician is properly certified.If skin is oily, look for a light, gentle moisturiser - but don't skip this step.Oil is not moisture, and even if you have excess oil you still need moisture.
Beauty Tip 2: Use the Right Tools for the Right Job
You can have the best eyeshadow money can buy, the world's most luxurious foundation, or bronzer straight from the cosmetic bag of a supermodel, but if you don't have the right tools to apply them, their benefits will be lost. What constitutes the "right" tools? Brushes should be soft and feel gentle on the skin, but also have substance so the product can be moved to the surface of your skin. If you dip a brush in shadow or blush and the colour falls off before you make it to your face, that's a bad brush.
Beauty Tip 3: Sunscreen Is Your Best Anti-aging Product.
Before you see the plastic surgeon, before you plunk down half a paycheck on that pricey anti-aging cream, in fact, before you do anything, put on sunscreen.While most of us know it reduces the risk of skin cancer, did you also know it's an amazing beauty secret that can help keep skin looking young?The reason is that when sunscreen blocks out the sun's damaging rays, it also blocks their aging effects.The sun impacts collagen production in the skin, and without collagen, skin won't naturally maintain that plump, moist, youthful, wrinkle-free look. Get enough sun exposure, and skin will wrinkle long before its time.Without the protection of sunscreen, just a few minutes of daily sun exposure over the years can cause noticeable changes in how skin looks and feels.
Not only will you see more wrinkles and fine lines, but also more freckles, age spots, and spider veins. Skin itself can look rough and leathery or loose and slack - all thanks to the sun.Sunscreen can protect your skin from these damaging rays, so that even if you do spend time outdoors, your face is less likely to give away your age.I advise choosing a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher because sun breaks down its effectiveness over time. So, if you're going to be in direct sunlight for an extended period, reapply every hour or two.Another option: Use your regular sunscreen before putting on makeup (it should go on first, before anything). Then, for touch-ups, use a light, translucent mineral powder to add extra protection throughout the day.These powders contain a natural sunscreen, and since they generally don't build up on the skin you can keep adding protection all day long.
Beauty Tip 4: Choose Your Cleanser Wisely
If you're a "soap and water" girl (or guy), you may want to rethink your cleansing strategy. One of the best beauty tips around is to use the gentlest cleanser you can find - and use it sparingly. While the temptation may be great to wash your face several times a day (or more if skin is oily), not only will over-cleansing not help you, but if you're using a harsh product -- particularly soap -- you could be harming your skin.Wash your face too often - more than twice a day - and you can damage the natural lipid barrier, the protective mantle of lubrication that keeps skin looking and feeling healthy. Once that protection is lost and the integrity of the skin barrier disrupted, skin becomes dry - which means it can crack, peel, itch, burn, sting, or any combination. It also means you can look older than your years.The solution: Wash skin no more than twice a day and choose your cleanser wisely, or as recommended by your Aesthetician.
Beauty Tip 5: Update Hair and Makeup every 2 Years
If you walk into your high school reunion and hear a chorus of "You haven't changed a bit," run, run, RUN to the nearest beauty salon!If you can't even remember the last time you changed your hair and makeup, it's way overdue. Ideally, your image, including hair and makeup, should be updated at least every two years - and sooner if the styles change dramatically. By keeping your look current, you also look younger and more modern. Nothing dates a woman more than outdated hair and makeup.If it's been a while since you've had a change, visit the makeup counters at your favourite department or beauty store and don't be afraid to ask for help. Most of the better lines are sold by makeup artists who can quickly catch you up on what's new.