No one looks perfect all the time. Even supermodel Cindy Crawford once said, “Even I don’t wake up looking like Cindy Crawford.” If you have attributes that you don’t like, you may be able to improve them and help yourself become healthier at the same time.
Skin
Your skin is your biggest organ, and taking care of it is the first step to a beautiful you. One of the biggest mistakes people make is washing their skin too often. This dries it out, which can lead to redness, flaky skin, and other problems. To combat dryness, your skin may produce more oil, which can lead to breakouts. Unless your dermatologist tells you otherwise, there is no real reason to wash your face more than twice a day. If you have to skip one of these washes, skip the morning. You shouldn’t ever skip your nightly face washing routine. Make sure that you remove all your makeup and use a moisturizer after washing your face. Moisturizers trap the water in your skin, which makes it look and feel better.
Hair
Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you, so if you have to deal with difficult hair, you may spend a lot of time trying to get it to cooperate with you. While there are some things you can do with all types of hair, different styles and treatments can make your hair easier to work with. For example, curly hair should not be washed every day, fine hair gets weighed down by heavy moisturizers, and thin hair looks stringy if it isn’t volumized. If you have tight curls, using a hair relaxer can help keep your hair under control. Look for products for your hair type, so you get the best results. You can also talk to a stylist about getting your hair cut specifically to make your hair more manageable.
Makeup
Makeup is a great way to feel better about how you look, but you can easily make things worse. Investing in a good foundation is a great start. Cheaper foundations have a limited range of shades and can make you look like a clown. Almost all makeup stores will do a free color match for you, which will get you the right shade with the right undertones. Don’t apply too heavily; it’s bad for your skin. Only do heavy makeup on your eyes or your lips, never both. You will look like you are wearing too much makeup. Once you find a look that works for you, stick with that. You can modify it a little bit for special occasions, but having a go-to look will not only help you feel good about how you look, but it can also help you get ready quickly.
No matter what you decide to do to improve your look, remember that there is no one way that you have to look to be beautiful. As cliché as it sounds, a lot of your beauty comes from how you present yourself and how you act. Find something that you love and make it yours.