by Helen Taylor
It’s the start of another new year, which means that there has never been a better
time to leave your bad beauty habits in past. If you’re guilty of any of our top 5, then
you’ll need to act fast to break them for 2017.
Bad Beauty Habit #1 The Solution
Never - no matter how tired you are - go to bed
with any trace of make-up still on your face. Make cleansing your face a priority. Dedicate 15 minutes
in the evening to your skin: cleanse, tone, moisturise and
apply your face and eye creams.
Sleeping with your make-up on
Mascara that hasn’t been removed will quickly
dry-out your eyelashes, making them brittle and
weak. Last night’s foundation will clog your pores,
leaving you prone to nasty break-outs.
Bad Beauty Habit #2
Using heat stylers on
your hair everyday
If you straighten, curl or blow dry
your hair every day you will be
causing damage to your tresses
that could result in split ends,
dried-out lengths and dull-looking
locks.
Establish a cleansing routine
Always keep a pack of cleansing wipes next to your bed,
so that if you return home after a big night out you can still
attempt to remove some of your make-up.
The Solution
Try something new
Try a new style - maybe sweep your hair up, or use hair accessories to attain
a different look. Find products that cater to your needs; if you want straight
lengths then use a straightening shampoo and conditioner.
You don’t have to say goodbye to your much-loved heat styler altogether,
instead use it more sparingly and ensure that you spritz your hair with a heat
protecting product first.
Bad Beauty Habit #3
The Solution
Using make-up that is past its best
Some plead ignorance, others say they can’t let go, but whatever excuse
you’ve got for not throwing that ancient mascara away won’t cut it when
you hear the truth about out-of-date make-up.
Although your cosmetics look innocent enough, after being opened they
offer a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. And over time, you can end up
suffering from some seriously nasty eye infections, skin irritations and blemishes.
Regularly clear-out your
make-up bag
Mascaras, liquid eyeliners and
lip glosses should be thrown
away every 3 or 4 months.
Foundation is ok for around
12 months, as are lipsticks and
eyeshadows.
Bad Beauty Habit #4 The Solution
You’ve been applying your make-up the same way for
as long as you can remember. You haven’t updated the
colour of your cosmetics for many years and you’ll only
ever buy certain products. The easiest way to break this bad beauty habit is to
seek some professional help. Visit any one of the top
beauty counters in your favourite department store
and ask for a make-over. Most consultants will be more
than happy to help you find a new-look and often this
service is free.
Getting stuck in a make-up rut
It sounds like you’re stuck in a make-up rut.
Get a professional opinion
Bad Beauty Habit #5
Overlooking your eyebrows
Full, thick eyebrows are a massive trend at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that
you can forget about your brows completely.
The Solution
Pay a visit the salon
You can’t beat professionally
sculpted brows. Whether
you choose to have them
Eyebrows serve as a frame for your eyes and by creating the right shape you can
waxed, tweezed or plucked,
instantly lift your face, draw attention to your eyes and look altogether more beautiful. your beautician will assess
your needs and leave them
So, if you’re guilty of over-plucking or over-growing your brows, it’s time for a change. looking perfect.
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