In order to care correctly for your skin, you need to know what type of skin you have. Even the most expensive products won’t be effective if you are buying the wrong ones for your specific skin type. 

Skin types can be divided into the following categories

• Normal
• Oily/dehydrated
• Combination
• Acne-prone
• Sensitive 
• Mature

How do you know which one is your skin type? You could visit your local beauty salon and ask them to help or you could DIY it and try one of these methods.

The Bare Faced Method

Use a mild cleanser to cleanse your face and pat dry gently. Leave your skin bare for 30 minutes and examine your chin, cheeks, nose and forehead to see if they are “shining”. Wait another 30 minutes and see if the skin on your face is feeling parched. If your skin does feel tight when you try to smile – you have dry skin. If you notice a shine on your cheeks then your skin is oily but if the shine is on your nose and forehead then you have a combination skin. 

The Blotting Method

This is a quick and easy method to determine if you have oily or dry skin. Get a piece of paper towel or blotting paper and gently pat onto the different areas of your face. Hold the sheet up to the light and see how much oil (if any) is visible. If there is no oil, your skin is most likely dry. If there is oil on the forehead and nose then you have combination skin. If the paper is saturated in oil, you have oily skin. 

Skin Care Tips for Your Skin Type

Normal Skin

• You probably don’t experience many breakouts. 
• Your skin doesn’t react to new products. 
• When the weather changes, your skin remains the same. 
• You don’t feel the need to apply moisturizer all the time. 
• Your skin is firm, with minimal fine lines and wrinkles.

If you have normal skin, skin care is simple because your skin responds well to most ingredients and you can really play around with new products until you find one you really love. 

Oily Skin

• Your skin constantly looks like it is glowing. 
• You have a constant collection of blotting sheets or mattifying powders. 
• Makeup and skin care products don’t seem to “stay put”. 

Skin Care Tips

One of the biggest challenges with oily skin is trying to keep the shine under control. When you are looking for new products, avoid the following ingredients: mineral oil, petroleum and alcohol. Be on the lookout for products that are labeled non-comedogenic” – these won’t clog up your pores. Don’t skimp on the moisturizer because your skin still needs it, just look for ones that are oil-free. Clay masks are also really great for your oily skin!

Dry/Dehydrated Skin

• Dry skin is flaky, sensitive, itchy and has cracks. 
• The causes vary from lifestyle to environmental to skin conditions like eczema. 
• Your skin will feel tight and be papery in appearance. 

Skin Care Tips

For those with dry skin you want to seal in the moisture but using a rich moisturizer a few times a day to help seal in the moisture. Stay away from harsh products that contain citrus oils or are heavily fragranced. Look for water-based products to use on your skin and make sure you are drinking plenty of water as this will also help your skin stay hydrated.

Combination Skin

• If you can’t figure out your skin type, it is likely combination. .
• You will notice that your skin is oily in some parts and dry in others – generally your T-zone will be oily with the rest of your skin dry. 

Skin Care Tips

Avoid alcohol-based products if you have combination skin. Treat the problem areas with spot treatment and then look for balancing creams to use on the rest of your face. 

Acne-Prone Skin

• You get frequent breakouts or breakouts that just do not want to clear up. 
• Acne prone skin can be oily or dry. 

Skin Care Tips

When treating acne prone skin, look for cleansers that are specifically formulated to treat acne. Use exfoliants and moisturizers that are designed to minimize breakouts. Avoid harsh cleansers that could further irritate your breakout, look for products with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, clay, benzoyl peroxide or retinol.

Sensitive Skin

• Skin flushes easily.
• You get frequent rashes or bumps on your skin.
• Skin care products often leave your face burning. 
• You react to fragranced products. 
• Your skin has patches of dry, flaky and irritated skin

Skin Care Tips

Choosing skin care products for sensitive skin is very hard, you need to avoid any fragrances and irritants like alcohol or antibacterial ingredients. Focus on products with few ingredients that calm, heal and contain anti-inflammatory properties. 

Mature Skin

• Not everyone’s skin ages at the same pace, so mature skin is not necessarily linked to your age. 
• Your skin has wrinkles and is sagging. 
• You have dark spots, dullness and dehydration.

Skin Care Tips

Skin care treatment for mature skin requires you to try to deal with past and future damage. Start to create an anti-aging routine with restorative treatments that are designed to  boost collagen, and protect your skin  against environmental aggressors and cell turnover.

Do you know what skin type you are?

The world is completely upside down right now. We are all a little stressed and anxious about a lot of things. This takes its toll on our skin and can leave it looking dull and as tired as we feel. The good news is that a skin detox can help to breathe life back into your skin, allowing your skin to recover and get back it’s natural glow.

What is a Skin Detox?

Part of the skin’s function is to protect the body against excessive water loss and infection. It is also involved in helping to regulate the body’s temperature, insulation and Vitamin D production. When your skin gets dirty and your pores clogged up, your body is not able to adequately do what it needs to do. This is what causes it to look dull and tired. If you are not detoxing your skin regularly you will also notice that it looks inflamed and red with an increase in blemishes.

A skin detox allows you to purge your skin of all the dirt and grime that has collected and settled on it. Once the impurities have been cleaned out your pH levels will be restored and your skin will start to look brighter and healthier. During your skin detox, it is likely that your skin will break out. It might also break out, then clear up and break out again. This is normal and is part of the detox process.

Why do you need to detox?

There are a few factors that are likely to contribute to the need for a skin detox.

• Stress. For many when they get stressed it shows up in their skin in the form of pimples, inflammation and redness.
• Congestion. If you wear heavy makeup daily or work in an environment where you are exposed to pollution (like a restaurant), your skin will get congested and this results in dehydrated and dull skin.
• Too much sugar. An excess of sugar can lead to skin inflammation and is one of the leading contributors of acne.
• Bad habits. Smoking, drinking, not getting enough sleep or not drinking enough water can all contribute to the state of your skin.

How to do a skin detox.

There are a few easy things you can do to help your skin detox and restore it to it’s natural glow.

A well-balanced diet

Diet plays a really big role in the state of your skin. During a detox it is best to ditch all the fried foods, sodas and excessive sugar. Replace them with more fresh fruit and vegetables. Try to include broccoli, bananas, walnuts, pears and avocados – these will all help to restore your skin’s glow.

Exercise

Working out is an important part of your detox process. When your skin sweats and your heart rate is increased it helps to flush out the toxins and impurities. Try to get your heart rate up a few times a week when you are detoxing.

Facial Treatments

Book yourself a detoxing facial at your local beauty salon or dermatologist. You can do a face mask or two at home but investing in a proper facial is a great way to really clear out those pores.

Double Cleanse

You can add a double cleanse to your daily process, even when you aren’t detoxing. This process involves a pre-cleanser and then a cleanser. The pre-cleanser eliminates any pollutants that may have accumulated throughout the day which makes the cleanser’s job a lot easier.

Exfoliate

Exfoliation is always a good way to bring some life back to your skin. When you exfoliate you remove flaky skin cells and remove any dead skin, leaving you with clear skin.

Hydrate properly

Adding a serum to your skin will help to hydrate your skin while it is detoxing. When your skin is hydrated correctly it allows for other products to be absorbed better. Increasing your water intake will also obviously help top flush out the toxins and leave your skin looking healthier.

Make some lifestyle changes

During a detox, reduce (or stop) smoking, limit the amount of alcohol you are drinking and make sure you get enough sleep. Cutting down on processed sugar is also a good idea. If you are struggling with sweet cravings, have a few pieces of dark chocolate or grab some fruit

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The skin on your face takes a beating, every single day. It is the one part of your body that is constantly exposed to the elements. It is also the one part of our bodies we take for granted the most! You probably haven’t even considered a skin detox but it might be time to consider one.

When to do a skin detox.

If you listen to your body, it will tell you exactly what it needs and when.

If your usually glowing skin has started looking dull, it might be time for a detox.

If you are suddenly dealing with a painful breakout, it might be time for a detox.

If your normally dry skin is now extra oil, yup you guessed it, time to detox.

Other signs also include skin discoloration, eye puffiness, inflammation or redness. Basically anytime you notice any negative changes, you want to try out a detox.

What is a skin detox?

A skin detox is a lot more than simply applying a mask once a month, or even once a month. While a regular mask should be a part of your skin care routine, a skin detox needs to take it to the next level and focus on more than just a mask.

Check what you are eating

What we put into our bodies, shows on our skin. The more processed food (and sugar) you eat the more dull your skin is going to appear. But we know it happens, especially during the time of a pandemic – eating healthy is often the first thing to go out the window. If you are noticing that your skin is not looking great, look at what you are eating!

Try as much as possible to ditch the fast food, sugar and other overly processed food as a part of your skin detox. Add more fresh fruit and veggies to your daily diet and add in some omega-3-fatty acids, like avocados, walnuts and olive oil. Leafy greens are so good when you are doing a detox of any kind, try to add them to as many meals as possible throughout the day.

If you do have intolerances, you definitely want to avoid those foods completely as they can trigger skin breakouts, inflamed skin and even rashes.

Hydrate constantly

Water is so important and when you are trying to detox it becomes even more important. For many getting that daily water in is a struggle but it is a struggle that is worth it. You can add some citrus or cucumber to the water to change up the flavour. Do what you need to get it in though because it really is vital to your detox.

A good idea is to add apple cider vinegar to your first glass of water for the day. Apple cider vinegar has so many benefits and can help your detox process.

Skincare

Once you have ditched the take out and added some water, it is time to look at your skincare routine and make a few changes to your skin detox. When you are detoxing your skin, you want to really shift your focus to cleansing and clearing out all the impurities.

This means adding in a deep cleanse to your skin at night using an oil cleanser. An oil cleanser allows you to get a really deep clean but remember to take off all your makeup first!

Once you have cleaned your skin properly, apply a clay mask. Clay masks are so good for deep cleaning your skin. You can also do a charcoal mask which will balance out any oiliness. Peels are also great options when you are doing a skin detox because they peel away dead skin, encouraging new growth.

Don’t forget about the rest of your body during a detox. You can dry brush your entire body, removing dead skin and detoxing the skin.

If it is at all possible, avoid makeup while you are trying to detox your skin. If you do need to wear makeup, try keep it as minimal as possible and make sure you remove it thoroughly.

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Winter is not the best season for your skin. Fortunately in South Africa, our winters are fairly mild but it does still get very dry. Before winter officially hits, you will probably notice your skin starting to dry out and your hands will feel like sandpaper and look dull and dry.

This drastic change in season means that you have to relook at your skincare routine and might find you even need to change some of the products you are using to accommodate the dry weather.

We have put some tips together for the ultimate skincare routine.

Add some cleansing oil. Cleansing can actually dry your skin out a little more, so try a hydrating cleanser. Look for a hydrating cleanser, ideally one with Grapeseed Oil. The Grapeseed Oil helps to breakdown the dirt and makeup without drying your skin out. When you are cleansing your skin, massage your skin by using upward strokes, use warm water to rinse off the cleanser, or hold up a warm facecloth to your face to open up the pores.

Moisturize and then moisturize some more. Your skin is dry during winter. Even if you have oily skin, you will notice it dries out during winter. So you need to double up on the moisturizer. Look for a moisturizer that is ceramide-based. Ceramide is a fatty acid that is important to skin barrier and function and helps to lock moisture into your skin.

Don’t forget the sunscreen. Just because it is winter doesn’t mean that the sun doesn’t shine! It is essential to remember to apply sunscreen during winter. You also don’t want to skimp on the SPF, make sure you still apply SPF 50 every day as a part of your winter skincare routine. Your SPF 50 sunscreen doesn’t only protect you from UVA and UVB rays but also from infrared lights.

Add some sheet masks. Masks are always great but when you apply a mask in Winter you want to make sure that is a hydrating mask that will add moisture. Sheet masks are great for this, if you look for one that contains shea butter, apricot oil or other nourishing ingredients.

Apply a serum with antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce inflammation that has been caused by free radicals. They can also brighten your skin which is much needed during winter when skin often looks dull and bland. When you are looking for a new winter serum, look out for a serum containing collagen, elastin, or proteins as these are all responsible for the firmness and elasticity of your skin.

Remember your lips. Winter so often means chapped lips! When you are moisturizing your face, don’t forget your lips. Keep a hydrating lip balm on you at all times and apply throughout the day to prevent dry, flaking, and chapped lips. Wheat germ oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil are all great oils to look out for in a winter lip balm.

Drink water. It can be hard to keep up your daily water intake when it gets cold but it is so important. Drinking water can help to keep your skin hydrated.

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If you are trying for a more natural beauty routine, there is probably a whole host of items in your kitchen that you can use for a variety of things, including skincare. We have put together some of our favourite DIY overnight beauty tips just for you to try out.

Naturally pink, soft lips

If you want to wake up with the softest lips that are naturally pink, start by exfoliating your lips. You can use a toothbrush and rub your lips in small circular motions. Once you have done this, add some ghee for super soft lips. To make it easy to use, mix equal parts of ghee and organic coconut oil in a roll-on container and roll onto your lips before you go to bed.

Super soft feet

Summer is here. No one wants to wear flip-flops and sandals with dry, cracked heels. Grab some shea butter and peppermint oil and say goodbye to dry, ugly feet and hello to soft, gorgeous feet. Make your own foot massage cream by melting some shea butter in a double boiler, add some peppermint oil and whip it up until it is soft and creamy. Exfoliate your feet in the shower using a pumice stone, dry them off and smother them with your cream and cover with socks while you sleep.

Say goodbye to dark circles

The festive season is all celebrations – family parties, work parties and more. This means you probably aren’t getting enough sleep which means dark circles. Don’t stress, we have a quick and easy solution for you. Use potatoes and coffee to treat your dark circles. This is a super quick and easy recipe for the coffee-potatoes pads.

Longer, thicker lashes

Some of us are blessed with thick, long lashes, others need a little bit of help. Before you go to bed, moisturise your lashes with a mix of 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil and 2 tablespoons castor oil, use a clean mascara wand and swipe the mixture onto your lashes. Voila, your lashes will be thicker by morning.

Strong, healthy nails

If your nails are a little brittle or you just want to soften your cuticles, try this magic mix. Melt 1 teaspoon of beeswax, add 1.5 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and mix together. Massage a small amount of the mixture into each cuticle for healthy cuticles and nails.

Treat your acne

There are so many chemical remedies for acne but if you are looking for something more natural, try this aloe vera and tea tree oil mixture. Aloe vera has so many healing properties to help with your skin issues. The aloe vera will help to repair your skin while you sleep, it has also been shown to lighten scars.

Reducing wrinkles

Did you know sleeping on a satin pillowcase can help you prevent breakages in your hair as well? It can also reduce the stress on your skin so you won’t wake up with sleep lines. Another way to help with wrinkles is to use rosehip seed oil on your skin. Make this mix of 3 tablespoons of organic pure rosehip oil with 5 drops of lavender oil and then massage it onto your face before you go to sleep.

You don’t need expensive lotions and products to make your skin look good. You can use items you have in your kitchen to whip up products for anything from dark circles under your eyes to longer lashes.

Don’t believe us, give these a try and show us how amazing you look.

 

 

 

 

Summer is here and if you are a Jozi based beauty you will have been feeling summer since September! The heat has been intense and it definitely takes a toll on your skin and your hair. Summers are, without a doubt, getting hotter and it is important to make sure you are nourishing and protecting your hair during these hot months.

We know you will beat the heat with these summer beauty tips.

Always pack sunscreen

Sunscreen should be a part of your daily routine regardless of the season but in summer it is essential you keep some sunscreen in your bag so you can reapply when you need too. If you aren’t sure why sunscreen is so important, check out this post we put together on why sunscreen is so important.

You need to apply your sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you head out. You still need to apply sunscreen even if you have applied foundation. Opt for the highest SPF that you can find, for maximum protection.

A Hair Mask

It is easy to forget about your hair during the summer but the heat of the summer can damage your hair. During the day, your hair sweats and so needs to be cleaned often but daily shampooing can lead to damage. A hair mask is a good way to protect and nourish your hair. You can apply a hair mask once a week for maximum protection.

Tame the frizz with a good hairspray

Summers are often humid and this humidity messes with your hair, making it frizzy and unmanageable. A good hairspray together with the hair mask is a great way to manage the frizz and protect your hair. Don’t overdo it though otherwise, your hair could end up dry and brittle.

Invest in a nourishing toner

We all want to be outside during summer, soaking up the gorgeous rays. Being in the sun for extended periods wreaks havoc with your skin and can leave it dehydrated. A great way to combat this is to find a good nourishing toner that will maintain your skin’s pH balance. This will not only nourish your skin but will leave it feeling soft and supple.

Keep a cleanser handy

Summers are all about long lazy days on the beach followed by long lazy meals. When you are out and about so much, your skin gets dirty and it is important to cleanse that grim and dirt regularly. Keep a good cleanser in your bag so you can wash your face off when you are done swimming or at the beach.

Lip balm with SPF

Lip balm is also one of those handy little items you need to keep on you at all times. Avoid dry and chapped lips with a good quality lip balm that has a SPF. Don’t just apply it once, reapply it throughout the day.

A good scrub

Sweat, dust and environmental changes can leave your skin looking dull during the summer months. Using a scrub daily will help to get rid of the sweat and grime that has collected throughout the day and invigorate your skin.

Summer can be as damaging for your skin as the dry, harsh winter months so make sure you add the appropriate skincare products to your routine so that your skin is nourished and look after.

Spring is here in all her beautiful glory. There are blossoms and colour everywhere, it really is a wonderful time of year. The new season brings with it new colours to add to your makeup bag to brighten up your look. There are a few expected colours on our list, like browns and copper but we have a few new, possibly surprising additions.

So ditch all the winter colours and grab these happy, bright colours to celebrate the new season.

Berry

This colour has made its appearance before but this season it is growing in popularity and has plum undertones to it. This is a great colour to warm up your face while still keeping things natural-looking. This colour looks great in mattes, glosses, and stains.

Copper

Copper is one of those colours that will always be popular this season from frosted ginger, ripe peach, and burnished copper. Be sure to add some powders and gels in the different shades of copper.

Rose Gold

Who doesn’t love rose gold! It is a sheer colour and the wash of petal pink and golden metallics create gives your skin a bit of summer glow. It is such a fun colour to play around with, adding some shimmer and shine to your look.

Honeycrisp Red

Spring would not be spring without a red. But we are challenging you to step outside your comfort zone and play around with red on your eyelids and cheeks. Be bold with your colours this Spring!

Sapphire

We had to add this sparkling colour to our list. It is such a vivid, rich colour, much like the bright colours of Spring. Let this gorgeous colour shine on its own or use it to add a pop of colour to your look.

Which one of these shades is your favourite?

What are some shades that are excited about adding for Spring?

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How do you feel when you walk into a room of people for the first time?

Do you feel confident enough to mingle and introduce yourself to people or do you stick to a corner and wait for people to come to you?

Do you talk up at work when you disagree or have a new idea?

In a world so focused on appearance and perfection, it can be difficult for a woman to exude confidence. We have shared some makeup tips and tricks on how to create strong, beautiful looks to help you feel more confident.

There are a few habits that all confident women share. Confident women aren’t necessarily born with these habits but have spent time working on making these traits a part of their everyday life.

There are a few traits confident women share.

Confident women know themselves. They have a deep understanding of who they are and what they want from life. They are comfortable in their own skin and don’t feel the need to fit in or conform. They do what they want when they want and only if it makes them happy.

Confident women say no. Setting boundaries is an important trait confident women share. Self-assured women know the importance of saying no when something compromises their values. These women don’t need to please everyone and are confident to say no.

Confident women know when to put themselves. Self-love is something every woman should practice. Women with confidence understand when they need a time out and they then prioritize that time.

Confident women avoid procrastination. Procrastination is the thief of joy! It drains your energy and leads to an overall feeling of helplessness. Confident woman get it done! They don’t keep putting things off and in doing so, they feel an overall sense of accomplishment with motivates them to achieve more.

Confident women are resilient. Resilience is the ability to get up after life knocks you down. It is one of the most important habits confident women possess. There will always be obstacles in life, it is how they are dealt with that is important. Knowing things will get better and dealing with obstacles with grace is resilience.

Confident women dress to impress. How does your wardrobe make you feel? If you are uncomfortable in your clothes, how can you feel confident?? Women with self-confidence have a wardrobe full of clothes that make them feel confident all the time.

Confident women are assertive. If they are being disrespected, confident women stand up for themselves. They are firm and decisive and make their boundaries clear. Confident women do not compromise their values or their dignity.

Confident women remain true to themselves. Authenticity can be one of the hardest things to hold on to in today’s world. Confident women are clear on who they are an what they want and remain true to that.

Confident women want to improve the world. Women who are confident in themselves understand that they have something valuable to offer the world. They know they can do good and they want to share that with the world for the benefit of others.

Confident women know their purpose. They know their “why” and understand their purpose. Defining your why helps to build confidence because it gives you the motivation and assurance that you are making the right decisions.

Confident women are independent. They are comfortable taking care of themselves, making their own decisions and doing life on their terms.

“The power you have is to be the best version of yourself you can be, so you can create a better world.”
Ashley Rickards

With a little focus, some hard work, a good quality lipstick, and some killer heels, you can develop all of these habits and become a strong, independent, confident woman.

 

Adding lipstick to your look is the easiest and quickest way to make a statement and add some colour. It is important though, to choose the right lip colour otherwise it can have the opposite effect on your look.

 

It is a good idea to find a shade of lipstick that works well with your skin tone that you can use on a daily basis, so you don’t have to try find a new colour for every day.

What should you consider when picking a new lipstick colour?

1. Your skin tone. There are 5 main types of skin complexion and figuring out what your skin tone is the first step when choosing the right lipstick colour. The 5 main skin complexion types are fair, light, medium, tan and deep.

Different colours work for different skin tones. We have put together a quick guide for you to use when deciding on a new lipstick colour.

• Fair or light skin complexion: Go for light pinks, corals, peach, nudes and dusty reds.
• Medium skin complexion: Pick rose, berry, cherry red and mauves.
• Tan skin complexion: Rock coral, deep pink, bright red all work well. Avoid browns and shades of purple.
• Deep skin complexion: Pick shades like plum, caramel, wine, blue-based reds, browns and purples.

2. Know your skins undertone. If you know your skins undertone, it will make picking the correct colour of lipstick much easier and you will be more likely to find a shade that compliments you. There are 3 basic undertones, cool, warm and neutral and these will vary depending on your skin tone.
   • Cool undertones: if you have fair or like skin, go with soft mocha or nudes; medium skin complexion, stick to pink’s or cranberry shades and tan or deep skin tones will work well with ruby and wine shades.
   • Warm undertones: for those with fair or light skin, pale pinks and peachy nudes are best; if you have medium, tan or deep skin tones, then copper or bronze shades are best.
   • Neutral undertones work well with a wide variety of colours.

If you are struggling to figure out your skin tone, try these two quick tips to determine what it is. You can look at your veins, blue or purple veins are associated with cool skin tones, green veins mean warm tone skin and if you are having trouble determining the colour of your veins, you more than likely have a neutral skin undertone.

 

Gold jewellery usually works better with people who have warm undertones but if silver looks better on you then you have cooler undertones.

 

3. Consider the shape of your lips. There are so many different types of lips, some are top heavy, others are asymmetrical while others have heavier top lips. The shape of your lip does play a part when deciding on the shade of your lipstick. If you have top heavy lips, apply a bright lipstick onto the bottom lip and try a darker shade of the same colour on the top lip. If you have asymmetrical lips make sure you outline your lips with a lip pencil.
4. The size of lips makes a different. Lipstick is great to make lips look thicker than they are or to highlight plump lips. If you do have thinner lips, avoid dark colours, focus instead on lip gloss and creamy lipsticks. The opposite applies if you have plump lips, stick to darker shades.
5. Don’t ignore your hair colour. Yes, your hair colour can impact the lipstick colour you choose. There are so many combinations to consider so we will just cover the more common ones.
   • Dark hair, tan and deep skin tones can use golden beiges, ochre and bronze colours.
   • Blonds with fair and light skin should stick to dusty pinks, light pinks and scarlets.
   • Red heads with fair skin should try pick colours in salmon pink, corals and burnt sienna.
   • Brown hair, medium skin tones will work best with beige, salmon, pink and corals.

If this is still overwhelming or you aren’t sure what your tones are, try on a few shades and the makeup counter and ask the beauty consultants what they suggest works well.

 

Do you know what lipstick colour works best for your skin?

Makeup products and techniques can help to hide wrinkles and other signs of aging. It is a pretty short term solution. Ideally, the aim is to slow down the ageing process naturally.

Small changes in your lifestyle can help you to maintain your youthful look and it can help to improve your overall health.

What can you do to help improve your lifestyle and stop the clock on aging and give your skin a healthy glow.

Ditch Processed Food. We all know that eating too much processed food is bad for us. It is not only unhealthy but also contributes to dull and lifeless looking skin. If cutting out processed food seems like a daunting task, start slow and cut it out slowly. Before you know it you will no longer crave it and your skin will look much healthier.

Drink Water Like Your Life Depends On It. Drinking water daily helps the body to eliminate toxins. Water also helps to keep your body hydrated. If you do not drink enough water, your skin will become dry, flaky and it encourages wrinkled formation.

Drinking your 2 liters of water during the winter can be tough but it is even more important during winter to keep hydrated.

Reduce Coffee and Drink Green Tea. Yes we said it. The caffeine in coffee does your skin (or your body) no favours. Coffee dehydrates your skin quickly and some suggest that for every cup of coffee you drink, you should drink at least 2 cups of water, to stay hydrated.

Green tea is a great substitute for coffee. It’s caffeine content is lower and it contains the amino acid L-theanine which is great for managing stress and anxiety. If your body is stressed and you are feeling anxious, you will start looking tired and old.

Take Vitamin C and Collagen. Collagen is found throughout your body, mainly in your bones, tendons, muscles, other connective tissue and your skin. As you get older, your body’s ability to product collagen decreases,this weakens the makeup of your skin and results in wrinkles.

Vitamin C synthesizes collagen and repairs damaged tendons, ligaments, joints and skin. We are not able to make vitamin C, we get it from the foods we eat and by taking supplements.

Taking both Vitamin C and Collagen together can make a powerful combination which will help your skin look healthier and younger.

Get your blood pumping. One of the main reasons why exercise is so important is that it allows the lymphatic system to flow rapidly and efficiently which clears out all the accumulated waste from infections, junk food and a bad environment.

When your lymphatic system gets clogged, then your body will clear waste using secondary methods like the pores of our skin. This will result in acne, rashes and other blemishes.

So get active, jump on a trampoline, go for a run. The key is to get your blood pumping for a proper cardio workout.

Eliminate Stress. We know that this easier said than done but prolonged stress will deplete your immunity, drain your adrenals which prematurely ages you. Carefully look at the things that are causing you the most stress and see what can be eliminated and be ruthless about eliminating it.

Get Adequate Sleep.  Getting 8 hours of sleep is vital for your body, it allows your brain to take a break , heal and rejuvenate. When we are exhausted, it shows in the form of dull skin and bags under your eyes which make you look older. Focus on going to bed early and getting your full 8 hours. If that is not possible, try to make sure you get as much as you can regularly. Make it a priority.

The earlier you adopt these choices, the better it will be for your overall health and well being and the more “time” you will buy yourself to look younger.

When all else fails though, remember you can use our Burst Makeup Brushes to cover up those bags under your eyes and make you look a little younger.