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Want a no-make-up face beat? Here’s how to get one

Make-up can instantly improve one's appearance in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, not every woman fancies make-up

Want a no-make-up face beat? Here’s how to get one
  • PublishedAugust 30, 2022

Make-up can instantly improve one’s appearance in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, not every woman fancies make-up. If you fall in the latter group, there is no need to worry as you can still achieve an attractive look without wearing make-up. Here are a few tips you can consider.

Drink plenty of water

By now you water has become a constant song in your ears and with good reason. Enough water intake protects your skin from dehydration and helps your skin retain its elasticity. Water also helps flush out toxins from the body.

Exfoliate your skin

Your skin sheds thousands of cells everyday as new ones grow. Unfortunately, these dead cells may build up on your skin causing blockage of your pores which can lead to acne among other effects. To avoid buildup, ensure that you exfoliate your skin regularly. Just ensure that you do not over exfoliate. Moreover, when exfoliating make sure that you do not choose a product that has products that could be harsh on your skin.

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Healthy diet

You are what you eat and so is your skin.  Certain types of food have been known to affect the the skin. For example, too much consumption of salt causes dryness to the skin while milk and dairy products have been shown to stimulate production of sebum which causes acne. For healthier skin, eat foods that are rich in Omega three and vitamins. For example nuts and fruits.

Get enough sleep

Beauty sleep is not only for brides. It is for anyone that desires to have good sleep and optimal body functioning.  Your body needs time to rest, build new cells and repair damaged cells. This can only be done when you are asleep. Needless to say, enough sleep with save you layers of make-up used to hide those annoying dark circles under your eyes.

Groom your brows

Well groomed eyebrows accentuate your facial features without the need of make-up. You can choose to shave your eyebrows regularly or have a professional do it for you. You can also choose to have our eyebrows tweezed or have a microblading procedure which lasts longer and saves you may trips to the salon.

Remember to choose a professional who knows what they are doing or you will be left with a permanently surprised expression on your face. No one wants that.

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Have a skin-care routine

Just because you do not want to apply make-up is no excuse to neglect caring for your skin. You need to invest in a good moisturizer and sunscreen as part of your skin care routine. Skin care routines may vary from one individual to the other. Whatever routine you choose, moisturizer, sunscreen and are must haves.

Do not forget your lips

There is nothing attractive or appealing about dry or cracked lips regardless of how youthful and healthy your skin looks. Moreover, cracked lips are not healthy as they are susceptible to bleeding. Ensure your lips are always moisturized by drinking enough water and investing in a good quality lip balm. You can also exfoliate your lips once in a while to get rid of dry loose skin.

 

Written By
Diana Rachel