Look Naturally Beautiful

Step 1. Take Care of Your Body

No external products will work well if you don’t take care of your insides first! So:

- eat a balanced diet, and drink lots of water every day!
A good tip is to take your weight in pounds (lb.) and divide it by 2 = this is the number of ounces of water you should drink daily! (e.g., 130 lbs/2 = 65 ounces of water per day)

- excercise moderately at least 3 times a week – dance, run, climb stairs, go for long walks, anything to be active!

- visit your doctor at least once a year for a check-up

Step 2. Take Care of Your Skin

- if necessary, visit a doctor or dermatologist to help with the treatment of acne and/or any other skin issues

- invest in a great facial cleanser: I like Cetaphil’s Daily Facial Cleanser

- moisturize your face and body every morning and night

- wear a product with SPF every day, no matter the season or weather!

- remove your makeup every night before bed, or whenever you don’t need it on anymore – don’t ever sleep with makeup on!

- apply a moisturizing eye cream before bed each night

Step 3. Get a Glow

- a natural-looking tan will liven up anyone’s complexion, so book an appointment with a local Spray Tan business or purchase your own self-tanning lotion or spray and do it at home!

- Avoid lying for hours in the sun or using tanning beds – this is bad for your skin and health

- make sure to exfoliate before applying any tanning product, and put vaseline on bony areas like your knees, knuckles, and elbows to make sure you don’t end up with dark patches

Step 4. Makeup

- keep everything neutral and natural – the less products you use while still feeling comfortable with your appearance, the better

Here’s what I recommend using on an everyday basis:

- a highlighting concealer under the eyes

- a light mineral powder foundation

- a blush that compliments your skin tone: I like corals and pinks on fair skin, apricot or peach for medium skin, and plums and reds for darker skin. Of course you can choose any color you like; just wear whatever color makes you feel prettiest!

- apply one or two eyeshadows within the neutral range: champagne, browns, light pinks, peach, etc.

- a coat or two of your favorite mascara (and don’t forget to curl your lashes!)

- add a lip balm or a dab of relatively sheer lipgloss

- if necessary, feel free to apply a shadow or liner to your eyebrows as well

- lastly, spritz your face with a setting spray, like MAC Fix+. This will give your makeup staying-power while also making it appear more natural and dewy

Step 5. Clothes

- buy and wear clothes that suit your skin tone, hair color, eye color, and body shape. There are several great videos on YouTube that can help you choose appropriate clothing to suit your body and style, so check them out if you are unsure what to look for

- make sure all clothing is clean and wrinkle-free before wearing

- always wash your laundry in seperate color cycles to avoid staining or bleeding. Make sure to turn jeans inside out to perserve their blueness. Also turn hoodies inside out and tie the neck strings together. Let blouses, hoodies, and pants hang dry instead of putting them in the dryer.

- buy cute and inexpensive accessories at stores like Claire’s and Forever 21 to spice up your outfits

- invest in a well-made purse! If dogs are man’s best friend,then purses are a girl’s best friend!

Step 6. Be Confident and Kind

The first five steps will be ineffective unless you have confidence in yourself, your style, and your beauty. Remember that you were made uniquely and different than anyone else. Your thoughts and opinions matter, so don’t be afraid to stand up for what you think is right. Smile at every opportunity, and treat others kindly. A kind, self-confident woman will always be beautiful.

stay sunny and gorgeous, loves!