Everyday we strive to look our best and feel even better! Of the never-ending list of things we do to beautify ourselves, many of us are making BIG mistakes. As if it wasn't enough right??? Apparently there are some things we are leaving out or just not doing correctly.
1. Moisturizing- not all of you are moisturizing, or aren't religious with it and that's a HUGE no-no. Our skin is thirsty and we need to moisturize everyday, unless you want crows feet in your 30's. First, you need to find a moisturizer for your skin type, preferably with SPF. Even if it's a little expensive, INVEST! Once you find the perfect moisturizer apply everyday in the morning and night. Don't forget your eye cream! Your midlife crisis self will thank you in the future. Always remember to moisturize your neck and hands after your face. you're probably got that WHATTT? face right now but many don't pay mind to these areas but they are actually just as fragile as your face. My husband once told me, "you can always tell a woman's age by her hands", and unfortunately he's right! The top of are hands have skin that is just as thin as our face and with that, just as delicate. Our necks are an entire area we ignore completely. I really don't want to be 50 asking a surgeon to do a little nip and tuck for a gobble-gobble. Do you? So MOISTURIZE like a crazy person.
2. Makeup Removal- Don't you hate when your makeup is so perfect and you have to take it off? omg, me too. I am guilty of falling asleep with it and I know you have to! Well this is a big mistake. Don't do it, like ever again. We also remove our makeup and don't fully remove everything, and think we do. I use the Neutrogena makeup removal wipes. The best deals for these are at CostCo or BJs. I like to wet them a little before I wipe away my masterpiece. These are awesome but I do not recommend the 'grapefruit' ones, they burned my eyes. Even after using these amazing things, I still have some makeup under my eyes so I use Clinique eye makeup removal. Then wash with Cetaphil face cleanser. Use a facial towel, not your bath towel, and change it every 2-3 days. It keeps your face cleaning fresh. Leftover makeup can cause major breakouts and blackheads, so when you come home at 4am from the club and REALLY don't want to wash your face, remember that!
3. Cleaning Makeup Brushes- We aren't cleaning and sterilizing our brushes enough! Many times our face gets clogged with left over bacteria in our makeup brushes! There are many easy ways to clean them. For example, rinse with lukewarm water then clean with clarity shampoo mixture. It's FAST and SAFE and can be the answer to unwanted breakouts.
4. Exfoliating- this one is a biggy! Do you want smooth skin, deep clean, get rid of ingrown hairs, save $$$ on a pedicure? Exfoliate. Seriously, you can get exfoliating products even at the Dollar Tree. They sell these Microfiber face applicators that are awesome if you can't afford a cleansing system machine. For ingrown hairs, you can buy a loofa and exfoliate areas about 2-4 days after shave or wax. As for pedicure, get a MR.Pumice. Use daily when you shower. The best thing to do after exfoliation is moisturize. Also some liquid body soaps have beads inside to exfoliate while you wash. this is perfect to do before getting a spray tan!
5. Sterilizing your Phone- do you do this, really? Honestly, if I wasn't a mommy to a toddler, it wouldn't cross my mind. But really, our phones are filled with bacteria. It's DISGUSTING. Think about it, do you always break out on that side of the face you use to talk on the phone. What a coincidence! The best and safest way to clean your phone is with a baby wipe. They already contain alcohol so it sterilizes quite well. I guess you can add some hand sanitizer to wipe for an extra clean. This is something you should do at the end of the day, everyday.
These 5 little things we are doing wrong or not at all can change your skin and overall look tremendously. DO IT! After one week I'm positive you will see a difference. Say goodbye to unwanted breakouts on the left cheek because that's the side you answer the phone, or ingrown hairs! You may even save up enough cash from using your Mr.Pumice to get a cleansing machine. We hope these tips will make you feel even more beautiful and as Beyonce would say, "FLAWLESS".
