Ever had a morning when you just do not feel like putting on your face?? I have! If you're like me and have been wearing makeup ever since you discovered bright blue eyeshadow in your mom's makeup drawer when you were a girl, you might not feel super comfortable without makeup on. Granted, I've toned down my color choices since then....for the most part ;)....but I still feel weird without at least a little makeup on. Anyone else??
Well over the years I've experimented with ways to achieve that bare-faced look, without feeling naked. Here are some ways to even out your skin tone, texture, and overall appearance so you can feel more comfortable without a bunch of concealer and foundation (that just clog your pores anyway)!
1. Wear Sunscreen
Single most important thing for beautiful skin. It's never too late to start!!
Tell me....why do we wear foundation? To cover up dark spots, even out skin tone, fill in wrinkles? All of these are results of sun damage. Women spend hundreds of dollars on anti-aging products, and then don't wear an SPF....silly. Every day our skin is susceptible to damaging UV rays, that over time cause uneven tone and texture, wrinkles and sagging skin! Ew! So put down your foundation and grab some tinted moisturizer with at least a 35 SPF. And don't forget your chest and hands! Ever seen those ladies with the pretty faces but their chest and hands look about 20 years older?
2. Drink (lemon) WaterSingle most important thing for beautiful skin. It's never too late to start!!
Tell me....why do we wear foundation? To cover up dark spots, even out skin tone, fill in wrinkles? All of these are results of sun damage. Women spend hundreds of dollars on anti-aging products, and then don't wear an SPF....silly. Every day our skin is susceptible to damaging UV rays, that over time cause uneven tone and texture, wrinkles and sagging skin! Ew! So put down your foundation and grab some tinted moisturizer with at least a 35 SPF. And don't forget your chest and hands! Ever seen those ladies with the pretty faces but their chest and hands look about 20 years older?
When you're dehydrated, your skin is the first to show it. Keep your skin looking young and supple by drinking lots of water. Add lemon to up your Vitamin C! Vitamin C is what gives your skin that pretty glow, but we don't want the harmful affects that come with when we tan, so drink it! Also, taking an extra 1000mg of Vitamin C in the morning will help your body fight free radicals and eliminate toxins that can cause skin damage. I recommend eating within 15 minutes of taking this high of a dose because it can upset your stomach. Topical Vitamin C products can get pretty pricey, but taking it orally is much cheaper, plus the rest of your body will thank you for sharing all the benefits!
3. Exfoliate
One of the easiest ways to get your skin looking clean, smooth, and radiant is to exfoliate. When we don't exfoliate, dead skin cells build up. This leads to clogged pores, blackheads, pimples, rough texture....you get the picture. Since exfoliating helps increase cell turn over (the rate at which your skin makes new cells) it decreases the appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. When we are young and have gorgeous skin, our cell turn over rate is about 28 days. Unfortunately, as we age that time increases by almost three! So our skin needs help speeding up the process. Exfoliating removes the dead cells that have built up, revealing smoother, younger looking skin!
I tell all my clients to exfoliate at least twice a week, but more is usually better. Just listen to your skin, if you start to feel irritated back off a couple days. My favorite type of scrubs are with jojoba beads. These little beads are smooth so they won't be too abrasive, and jojoba oil is super moisturizing. If moisture scares you, try making your own exfoliant by mixing equal parts baking soda and water. Let the mix sit on your face for 3-5 minutes while it dissolves the dead skin....yum! ;)
One of the easiest ways to get your skin looking clean, smooth, and radiant is to exfoliate. When we don't exfoliate, dead skin cells build up. This leads to clogged pores, blackheads, pimples, rough texture....you get the picture. Since exfoliating helps increase cell turn over (the rate at which your skin makes new cells) it decreases the appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. When we are young and have gorgeous skin, our cell turn over rate is about 28 days. Unfortunately, as we age that time increases by almost three! So our skin needs help speeding up the process. Exfoliating removes the dead cells that have built up, revealing smoother, younger looking skin!
I tell all my clients to exfoliate at least twice a week, but more is usually better. Just listen to your skin, if you start to feel irritated back off a couple days. My favorite type of scrubs are with jojoba beads. These little beads are smooth so they won't be too abrasive, and jojoba oil is super moisturizing. If moisture scares you, try making your own exfoliant by mixing equal parts baking soda and water. Let the mix sit on your face for 3-5 minutes while it dissolves the dead skin....yum! ;)
4. Glow!
A little color makes a big difference. But say no to tanning! You will thank me in 10 years when you have waaaay less wrinkles than all your sun-worshipping friends! There are too many sunless tanning options out there to still be soaking up all those harmful UV rays just for that pretty, well sometimes pretty, color. Come see me at the spa for a spray tan, or get yourself a bottle of sunless tanning lotion. My all time favorite is Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Instant Self Tan Lotion.
A little color makes a big difference. But say no to tanning! You will thank me in 10 years when you have waaaay less wrinkles than all your sun-worshipping friends! There are too many sunless tanning options out there to still be soaking up all those harmful UV rays just for that pretty, well sometimes pretty, color. Come see me at the spa for a spray tan, or get yourself a bottle of sunless tanning lotion. My all time favorite is Victoria's Secret Beach Sexy Instant Self Tan Lotion.
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