Ever wonder how some people always manage to look so fabulous?
What beauty secrets are they hiding?
Find out how to make the most out of your natural beauty! Below are some of the practical tips that you can incorporate into your daily lifestyle to ensure you always look your best.
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1. Regulate Stress
One of the first best kept beauty secrets that’s a must-know is the importance of stress regulation for your everyday health.
Chances are you aren’t aware of how environmental changes can turn out to be a source of external stressors to your beauty and yes, we’re talking about the mental stress you face almost daily from work, family, friends and changes to your physical and mental health.
Not only is excess stress bad for your health, but it can cause you to experience premature aging and wrinkles and an overall fatigued look. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about it; look for simple things that you can do each day to clear your mind and remove some stress.
Go for a walk outside, take five minutes to stretch and practice deep breathing, start a personal journal to get your cluttered thoughts onto paper – there are so many things that you can add to your lifestyle to reduce stress – a number of them are in my post “10 Tips For Your Self Care Morning Routine.”
2. Boost Your Circulation
Giving your circulation a boost is also a great way to get your heart pumping while bringing blood to the surface of the skin to repair damage and boost your glow. Try different methods like facial exercises and facial massages to boost blood circulation in your face while a full body massage will increase your circulation everywhere and help relieve some tension too.
Soaking in a nice warm bath is also a great way to instantly boost blood flow and relieve tension and stress for an instant glow-up.
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3. Hydrate Yourself, No Matter What
What’s the most repeated thing you come across when you are looking for the best fitness tips for yourself? It’s usually to drink lots of water and “stay hydrated.”
Drinking enough water regularly helps to reduce fatigue, improve mood, aid in digestion, improve weight loss and more, so it’s a pretty important health tip to follow.
And let’s face it, when you feel better, you look better – right? Can’t remember to drink your water throughout the day? Try a free app like Water Reminder or Hydro Coach that will let you know when it’s time for your next refreshing drink.
Looking for instant hydration in your skin? In addition to using a good moisturizer, apply a hydrating facial mist throughout the day to restore moisture on those drier days.
4. Give Your Skin The Love It Deserves
Want glowing skin? Give your skin the love and attention it deserves. There are so many great products out there that can help improve the look of skin tone, pores, dark spots, wrinkles and more – you just need to know where to start! For a quick beginners guide, I recommend my post “6 Amazing Skin Care Ingredients For Healthy Skin” which will explain which skin care ingredients to look for when you are having specific skin care issues.
But remember, it can take time (usually at least three months of continued use of a product or new skin care routine) to see results, so don’t expect a new face overnight. Don’t know how to create a skin care routine? You can get started here.
If you want to get smoother skin on your body and remove the bumpy bits, there’s is a safe way to fix skin tags and easily remove them and I also share how to get rid of red, bumpy skin from keratosis pilaris here.
As someone well-versed in skincare, I also understand the need to address common skin concerns such as stretch marks. These marks can often affect one’s self-confidence and make them feel self-conscious about their appearance.
I believe that it’s essential for everyone to feel comfortable and confident in their own body, which is why I love sharing useful tips and practical stretch marks treatment solutions. While individual results may vary, many have experienced significant improvements in the texture and visibility of their stretch marks through laser removal.
So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey towards smoother, more radiant skin, exploring the possibilities of stretch mark removal with laser treatment could be a game-changer for you.
Don’t let stretch marks hinder your confidence any longer; take charge and embrace a more vibrant, mark-free you.
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5. Get More Sleep
The biggest, best kept beauty secret? Getting enough sleep. But I think it’s safe to say that most of us aren’t getting the greatest sleep. Having busy lifestyles or kids usually means that your quality of sleep has been affected or your just don’t get to bed early enough.
Make a commitment to yourself to get your beauty rest in to keep yourself looking refreshed and to keep your stress levels in check. Put away your phones, tablets and other devices an hour before bed and set a reasonable time to get into bed at each night to ensure you get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Need some more sleep tips? Use a sleep mask to keep out all sources of light (even small amounts of light has been found to disturb sleep!). Try a relaxing bath or stretching routine before bed to boost circulation and relieve tension or put on some relaxing music or white noise to lull you into slumber.
6. Use Sunscreen Everyday
Following a great skin care routine or investing in fancy beauty treatments will never keep you looking your best if you don’t wear sunscreen regularly. Any time you are exposed to daylight (UV rays), whether it be from sitting in front of a window, sitting in the sun or out on a cloudy day, you must be wearing sunscreen and wearing enough sunscreen to get the UV protection promised on the sunscreen bottle.
Sunscreen protects your skin from sun damage that can cause dark spots and wrinkles to form and should be a part of your everyday skin care routine all year round (yes, in winter too). To ensure you are applying enough sunscreen to your face (about a 1/2 teaspoon), apply three fingers worth of sunscreen and massage it in until absorbed.
Sunscreen also needs to be applied every two hours and remember – the sunscreen found in a moisturizer or makeup product is not enough to fully protect your face – invest in a good dedicated sunscreen, like La Roche Posay’s Anthelios Fluide or the ultra-lightweight Biore Aqua Riche sunscreen.
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7. Get Physical
Maintaining your physical health is a great way to get a natural glow, boost your mental health and instantly improve your mood. Getting physical on a daily basis is a great habit to get into and doesn’t have to be intense to provide you with these benefits either.
Go for a walk, try a quick Yoga routine, practice some easy body weight exercise. All of these are great ways to get your blood pumping and boost your mood for instant radiance.
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8. Trim Your Ends Regularly
One of the things I instantly stopped doing during the pandemic was getting my ends trimmed, as most salons were closed.
The result, dry, frizzy and broken ends that were un-stylable and unmanageable. Keeping up to date on your regular trimmings will keep your hair looking its best and make styling and upkeep much easier.
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9. Moisturize From Head To Toe
We often keep our face moisturized but do you remember to moisturize your feet? Your elbows? Your legs?
Keep your skin hydrated and glowing from top to bottom with a moisturizing routine that incorporates your entire body. For best results, practice regular body exfoliation through dry brushing and always apply your moisturizer when you skin is damp for maximum absorption.
Tip: For some extra glow, add in a dry body oil to seal in moisture, nourish and make your skin shimmer.
10. Remember, There Are No Quick Fixes
The last best kept beauty secret? Stop looking for quick fixes, because most of the time, they just aren’t there. If you’re looking to have better skin, or better physical and mental health, you will need to maintain routines on a daily basis to see changes and improvements over time.
Crash diets are never fun and usually don’t give lasting results either and your skin won’t improve overnight just because you’ve purchased a new product.
Great changes that improve both inner and outer beauty require lifestyle changes that you can maintain on a daily basis, so don’t give up or get frustrated if you don’t see results in a day, a week, a month or longer.
Good things take time and are often worth the wait. Not sure where to start? reach out for some help from an expert who can guide you through whatever things you are looking to improve upon.
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What are some of your best kept beauty secrets?
