Category: Skincare

How To Look Beautiful Naturally [Without Makeup]
Honestly, makeup always felt pretty foreign to me. There would have hardly been days that I did full face makeup. Maybe a couple times so far in life. Makeup is the cherry on the cake for me. What I, in all sincerity, believe is the cake should be so attractive that you forget about the ‘cherry’. Yes, because if someday you had to come forward without makeup, you should, confidently. That’s what this article’s all about — how to look beautiful naturally (without makeup).

And when I say without makeup, I mean without even a single makeup product.

Some of the benefits why I prefer going natural to wearing makeup is
- It’s effortless — just a little care here and there and you’re all set.
- It saves a lot of money as well as time.
- Less consumption — good for the environment.
It is achievable, girls!

Ready to feel confident and flaunt your natural beauty?

Here we go —

HOW TO LOOK BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY [WITHOUT MAKEUP]

Haircare:

Gorgeous healthy locks can take years off your face. Keeping the scalp clean, applying natural hair masks, and less heat-styling are some of the healthy hair habits you can follow. My grandma said, “our hair is our greatest asset”. Care for them a little and you’re going to make a statement for sure.

Skincare:

Women who ditch makeup follow an effective skincare routine. They religiously remove makeup before bed. They cleanse, exfoliate, and apply face masks. And they never skip their moisturizers and sunscreens.

They not only focus on their face but the entire body.

Brow and lashes:

Brows can make or break your look. Keep them in perfect shape and you don’t need a single makeup item. The same goes for lashes.

You can get your eyebrows professionally done for once. After that just plucking the new grown (extra) hair and trimming the outgrown can do the trick.

For lashes, brushing with a clean mascara wand or similar brush or using an eyelash curler really opens up the eyes and makes you look awake and fresh.

Lip care:

Again, exfoliation or gently scrubbing off with a wet towel can remove the dead skin layer. Follow up with a good lip balm or almond oil for that plump, smooth, and glossy effect.

Teeth:

Another important point to look beautiful naturally is paying attention to your teeth. Oral hygiene is so important not only for your health but your looks. Especially to look good without lip color.

You can try natural and safer ways to care for your pearly whites.

Nails:

I think, nails or hands caught second attention after the face. It makes a great impression of how much you care about yourself.

I have a complete article on easy-peasy ways to keep your hands and legs in great shape all the time.

Dress appropriately:

Dressing or styling correctly for your body type can make a huge difference in how you look even without makeup. Try a few different looks by changing your footwear, and accessories to see what compliments your appearance.

Physique/health:

Drinking plenty of water for well-hydrated skin; getting good sleep; cutting down on junk food; eating lots of fruits and vegetables; leading a stress-free life; exercising regularly are some factors vital for good health and to keep you looking young and beautiful naturally.

Final words:

Following these few hassle-free things every day, you’ll never want to wear makeup anymore.

Did I miss anything? Let me know and don’t forget to share your tips and tricks in the comments section below. Thank you so much for reading.
January 9, 2022
Super Easy DIY Manicure & Pedicure Tips For Beautiful Hands & Feet
The happiest girls always have the prettiest nails – Tammy Taylor

Every woman dreams of pretty hands and feet. And, why shouldn’t we, for our hands and feet be spotted quite often? There are two groups of women though.

Group one always looks like they just stepped out of a nail salon, and group two, who are unable to remove even a worn-off nail paint. Nothing can be unimpressive like chipped nails, dry hands, or cracked feet.

On the other side, clean hands and feet, even with simple coats of nail paint, can raise internal positiveness beyond the outer look. It is an indication of self-love.

The skin on our hands and feet is exposed to sun rays, dirt, pollution as much as our facial skin, and so, it demands attention equivalently.

As we saw in our Super Simple Skincare Routine article, how we can maintain a bright and healthy complexion with little effort here and there, similar results can be achieved, at home, for hands and feet if you don’t want to spend a fortune at the salons.

(P.S.- I am not a skincare expert. I’ve been following these tips for the last year and the outcomes are wonderful. You can talk to your skincare consultant before following these steps.)

Super Easy Manicure-Pedicure Tips for Beautiful Hands & Feet

To follow these steps you’ll have to get your pedicure essential tool kit ready. You can buy one or individualize using helpful items such as:
- Face Cloths
- Scrub/exfoliator
- Brightening pack
- Pumice stone
- Nail Brush
- Orange stick
- Nail trimmer
- Nail filer
- Cuticle pusher
- Cuticle oil/cream
- Basecoat
- Nail Paints
- Topcoat
- Body butter/lotion
Super Easy Manicure-Pedicure Tips for Beautiful Hands & Feet

Prep up

Remove previously applied nail polish, if any. Trim the nails as per the length and file them into the shape of your choice. There are some general nail-shapes like round, oval, square, almond, squoval and then there are also trendy ones like a stiletto, coffin, pointe shoe nails, etc., Here’s a detailed article from cosmopolitan.com about Your Definitive Guide to Every Type of Nail Shape

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Soak

Lay a medium size towel on the floor. Place a bowl filled with warm water on it (the bowl should be large enough to place your hands/feet). Put some shower gel into the water and soak your hands or feet (in case of a pedicure) in it for a good 5-10 minutes.

As a natural variant – add 1/4 cup of milk and some rose petals to the water to prepare a foot soak. This will be a great cuticle softener and will moisturize dry skin.

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Scrub

For the manicure, apply the body scrub to both the arms and massage them using light pressure.

Use a body scrub to exfoliate legs and feet and a pumice stone for the foot sole. A pumice stone works best if lathered up with a moisturizing gel/soap for rubbing the hardened areas of skin in a circular motion. Be gentle and do not rub vigorously or you’ll make the skin sore.

Lightly scrub finger/toenails with a nailbrush. Dip the hands/feet in water to wash the scrub off. This is the right time to clean underneath the nails with an orange stick. Push the cuticles back and pat dry your arms/feet.

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Apply a pack

Apply an anti-tanning pack, a regular mud pack, a brightening pack, or a moisturizing one according to the skin type and season, all over the arms and feet for 10-12 minutes. And wash it off with clean water.

Massage

This is a very important step in the process. Massage a generous amount of nourishing cream into the skin. Massaging stimulates blood circulation which gives the skin a healthy glow.

Now, if you have extra time here, I’ll strongly suggest wrapping your arms/feet in a food wrapper film (cling film) for 5-10 minutes. This will help the nourishing cream to seal moisture in the outer layer of the skin making it soft and supple.

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Nail Enamel

The final and best part is the nail polish application. Wipe off the nails of any oil from the massage cream. Apply a base coat and let it dry first. Next, apply two-three thin coats of nail polish in short breaks (2-3 minutes), allowing each layer to dry out well to avoid smudging.

Once dry, apply the topcoat for the nail polish to last longer. Dip the nails in ice water for a couple of minutes to speed up the drying process. You can learn nail art designs online if you love trendy nails.

Image by www.picjumbo.com from Pixabay

Final Words

These manicure-pedicure steps should be followed once a month. In between, wax or shave for a neat appearance.

A face cloth with a little shower gel can be used for daily exfoliation. Change the nail paint weekly for a fresh and well-maintained look. On the flip side, make sure to give your nails a break from polish to give them some time to breathe. Nightly, using a rich moisturizer, almond, or coconut oil will be beneficial for deeper nourishment. Wear socks overnight for soft feet the following morning.

The hard work you go through during this process will be worthwhile when you see a rise in your confidence and when it looks beautiful.

Let me know in the comments section if I missed something. Are there any tips we can add to these manicure-pedicure steps? Thank you so much for reading

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June 4, 2019
Super Simple Skincare Routine For Moms

Do you want to enhance your beauty without makeup? – A good skincare routine is the way to go.

For healthy and glowing skin, you need to keep it clean.

Allotting a small amount of time to a good skincare routine will keep you looking bright, fresh, and glowy all the time.

Unlike makeup, which lasts for a few hours (you cannot wear makeup 24/7), a good skincare routine keeps the complexion in great shape even while aging.

It is important to start doing a little bit for your skin at an early age to maintain a smooth and supple complexion.

Neglecting the skin can cause issues such as pimples, acne, blackheads, pigmentation, and dry skin, which can take time to cure.

Many people see the results immediately after starting a routine, while others may take some time.

Once you start following the routine, day by day, you’ll start noticing improvement in your skin.

(Note: I am not a skincare expert. This is a simple routine that works for me and my family. It would be great to consult your dermatologist before starting any skincare routine to know what steps and products suit your skin.)

This is a basic routine that anyone with normal/oily/combination, or dry skin can follow.

People with sensitive skin should follow the advice of their dermatologist.

SUPER SIMPLE SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR BUSY MOMS

DAILY

1) Cleansing:

a) Remove the eye makeup using a cotton wipe and good-quality makeup remover.

Take some remover on a cotton ball and hold it gently over the closed eyelashes for a few seconds; wait for the mascara to dissolve, and then wipe it off. Use a cotton swab (Q-tip) to clean further thoroughly.

This step is required only if you’ve applied eye makeup. Otherwise, start the routine from step (b).

b) Apply cleansing lotion to the face and massage for a couple of minutes until the makeup breaks down. Wipe off with a cotton pad, a damp sponge, or even better – using tissues/baby wipes.

After this, cleanse your face with a mild facial wash.

Follow step (b) even when you’ve not applied any makeup to remove the oil, dirt, and grime. This step is essential for deep cleansing (aka double cleansing).

2) Toning:

Take some toner on a cotton pad, and apply it to the face, wiping off any residue left behind after cleansing.

Use an alcohol-free toner for normal or combination skin, or an astringent lotion if you have extremely oily skin. People with dry skin can skip this step.

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3) Moisturizing:

Apply moisturizing lotion on your face in upward strokes, covering the neck area as well.

A moisturizer that dries to a matte finish or a gel-based one will be a good pick for oily skin. Dry skin beauties can use a day cream for deep moisturization.

Moisturize for at least 15-20 minutes before applying the makeup to ensure that the product sinks well into the skin.

Moisturizing at night is essential to experience well-hydrated, soft, and smooth skin the next morning.

4) Eye-Cream:

Choose a good eye cream or gel, and apply it gently under the eye area. Include this step in your night skincare routine.

You can start using an eye cream from your late 20s to prevent wrinkles and puffiness around the eyes.

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5) Lip Balm:

Exfoliate your lips after washing your face every day.

You can use a washcloth to gently scrub off the dead skin from the lips. And apply a good lip balm.

If you have pigmented lips, use a mix of almond oil and vitamin E oil, and apply it to the lips regularly to get rid of the pigmentation.

WEEKLY

6) Exfoliating:

Take a fine granule gentle exfoliator, dot it on a damp face, and scrub in a light circular motion.

Do this at least once a week. This step is vital to remove the dead skin layer from the face, necessary for a clear and brighter complexion.

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7) Face Masks:

Choose a face mask according to your skin type – moisturizing masks for dry skin, clay/mud packs for oily skin.

Cleanse the face (follow step 1).

Apply the face mask, leave it for 5-10 minutes, and rinse off with lukewarm water. Or follow the instructions on the product.

Pat dry and apply moisturizer or night cream (if it is nighttime) immediately on a damp face to maximize the results.

Follow this step, 1-2 times a month if you’re under 30, and weekly for 30+ women.

Final Words

The CTM routine (Cleansing-Toning-Moisturizing) should be followed twice a day.

Along with a good skincare routine, a balanced diet, proper water intake, enough sleep, regular exercise, and a stress-free lifestyle are important for better skin.

A daily skincare routine is a great investment for lifetime results. Practicing these steps regularly will ensure a healthy complexion.

I hope these tips are helpful. What’s your skincare routine? Share with me in the comments section. Thanks for reading,

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December 29, 2018

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