Bella
Five easy ways to maintain
glowing skin
By Maryann Reid
A
fter long hours in an airconditioned classroom, it’s
tempting to hide dull, dry skin
with makeup and other tricks
to downplay the damage. However,
the truth is bad skin steals the beauty
from your whole face. There’s an easier
option than makeup to protect your
skin from the elements and reveal its
natural beauty. You can use one or all
the steps below as part of your selfcare routine without adding more time
to an already busy day.
Keep your routine simple
You don’t need a fancy 5-step process
for glowing skin. However, you do
need effective, premium ingredients.
Spend extra money on buying one or
two high-quality products, rather than
5 cheap products. The local pharmacy
is a good source for quality products
that work great for most skin types –
just make sure you get the good stuff.
A superior cleanser and moisturiser
are all you need for a regular regimen.
Keep your teeth white
Clean, white teeth instantly improve
the look of your skin. It helps your
skin appear more youthful. And this
shouldn’t come as a surprise. Your
teeth are a major focal point of your
face!
Keep A Bottle of Witch Hazel
Handy
Witch Hazel is a natural, inexpensive
moisturizer. It’s a common ingredient
in major beauty products and safely
hydrates your skin. You can apply
nightly right before bed for a hydration
boost with a cotton swab. Follow with
your favorite facial moisturizer, but it
works well alone.
Keep a deep facial mask on
deck
When clunky layers of sweat, oil and
dirt get embedded in pores, your
skin needs a deep cleaning. Regular
washing alone doesn’t eliminate
clogged pores. A facial mask pulls
the impurities from your skin in the
time it takes to make a smoothie or
listen to your favorite podcast. Boscia
Luminizing Black Mask uses mostly
natural, plant ingredients while it
cleans pores. After you pull off the
mask, get ready! You’ll find facial
hairs, dead skin, blackheads and white
heads on your mask, and a subtle glow
to your skin. I’ve never seen a mask
work this good! Keep it away from
eyebrows, and use every two weeks.
Keep makeup at a minimum
Current trends may point to the
importance of makeup to have a
finished look. However, the chemicals
in makeup can create more problems.
The layers of powder, cream etc.,
give your skin an older, preserved
appearance, rather than a natural,
youthful sheen. A light foundation,
and your favourite cheek stain and/
or lip-gloss are sufficient. If you dare,
skip the foundation. If you own a great
moisturizer and cheek stain, you won’t
need it.
Glowing skin is the epitome of health
and beauty. It is attractive and signals
to others that you are taking good
care of yourself. Why leave home
without it?
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