Oh, the pressure to look picture-perfect every day (Thanks, Instagram!). Sadly, not everyone has the time to spend hours in front of the mirror daily. While makeup is an excellent way to express yourself, some days, you want to roll out of bed and be good to go.
Luckily, there are proven ways to make you look and feel more beautiful au naturel. Read on as I discuss simple lifestyle changes and subtle fixes to enhance your natural beauty.
10 Tips For A Naturally Radiant Look
Feeling beautiful is a confidence booster. When you love the way you look, you ultimately feel self-assured. The following ten tips allow you to exude your inner beauty while skipping makeup as you please.
1. Never Skip Sunscreen
I know, I have said it time and again – but trust me on this. Never skip sunscreen, not when it’s cloudy outside and certainly not when it is sunny. Even when the weather tells you otherwise, UV radiation can damage your skin, causing wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and hyperpigmentation.
For radiant-looking skin that does not need touch-ups, make sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) a must. Carry it with you wherever you go, and you will thank me (and yourself) later.
2. Follow a Skincare Routine
Healthy skin truly allows you makeup-free days. Skin that glows from within makes you look good naturally. However, to achieve radiant, youthful skin, you need to follow a dedicated skincare routine. Talk to your dermatologist to curate a skincare regimen tailor, made for your skin type.
Choose cleansers, toners, and moisturizers suitable for your skin type. Even if you feel like your skin is dry, moisturizing is a must. Apart from daily cleansing, make sure to exfoliate your skin regularly. Exfoliation is crucial for the removal of dirt build-up as well dead skin cells, revealing glowing, healthy cells from underneath. Moreover, do not forget your legs and arms. Follow daytime and nighttime skincare regimen religiously to see astonishing results in your appearance.
Taking care of your skin also helps you on days you want to use makeup – it glides much more smoothly on healthy skin.
3. Sleep Like a Baby
I know, I know! This is easier said than done; but, make a conscious effort to get at least seven hours of sleep every night. Apart from the prominent dark circles, you will also be getting in the way of your skin repairing itself by not sleeping well. Collagen production happens while you sleep (hello, supple skin!). So, make sure you give your skin and body time to rest and repair.
Moreover, a good night’s sleep will also lift your spirits and allow you to take the challenges of the day head-on. You’ll feel good and look good after you are well-rested.
4. Invest In a Silk Pillowcase
It is not only essential to sleep well; how you sleep is just as crucial. Swap your cotton pillowcases for silk and see the magic! Silk pillowcases produce little to no friction. The smooth surface of silk helps prevent wrinkles and also allows you to rock your blowouts for longer.
Not only that, but since silk is such a smooth fabric, it does not absorb moisture. Therefore, using a silk pillowcase does not strip hydration from your skin as a traditional pillowcase would. The same hydration phenomenon works for hair. So, you wake up with better-looking skin and less-frizzy hair. Talk about a win-win.
5. Smile Your Way To Everyone’s Heart
A bright smile often equals good health and has a massive significance on how people perceive you. Confidence is attractive, and poor oral health is a huge self-esteem buster. Thus, following recommended setal hygiene practices like brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting a dentist for a cleaning every six months is essential.
Pearly white and fresh breath boosts your confidence, allowing you to be the best version of yourself.
6. Take Care of Your Diet
For natural radiance, what you eat is just as important as what you put on your skin. People who eat a balanced diet with plenty of greens, fibrous foods, and omega-3 fatty acids tend to have much better skin (and overall health) than those with a poor diet. Moreover, hydrating your body is equally vital. Drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
A nourished body will not only glow from the outside but also keep you going.
7. Haircare is a Must
Healthy tresses make you look so much more attractive. Turn around frizzy, dull hair for the better by regular oiling and hitting the salon when needed. Go for a protein-rich treatment to restore shine and volume. Use serum and leave-in conditioner for a glossy shine.
For an instant lift, get a trendy haircut or blowout. Well-kempt hair makes you look much more polished.
8. Wear The Right Size
Put some thought into how you dress; that does not mean an elaborate wardrobe makeover.
Sometimes all you need for a well-groomed look is to wear clothes that fit you right. Clothes that are too big or small do nothing for your body, and they are uncomfortable. A good fit that flatters your body shape takes you one step close to looking more presentable.
9. Hit the Gym
Run, skip, do yoga or join a Zumba class – whatever it is you enjoy but ensure regular physical activity. Exercising helps you maintain good heart health and has a positive impact on your mental health. Moreover, it can help tone your body, and improved blood circulation results in glowing skin. The post-workout glow is very much real (and attainable).
Apart from the obvious physical benefits, exercising helps bring organization to your life and makes it easy to follow a routine.
10. Take Some Me Time
Make sure you take some time out to unwind. With deadlines to meet and loved ones to cater to, it is easy to forget the value of your own company. Life can be stressful, and that stress often shows on your face.
Taking some time out to treat yourself to a mani-pedi session, reading a book, or meditating can do wonders. Remember that we can only be our best selves when we feel like it. Look for small activities that make you happy and actively make them a part of your busy life.
