Health & Beauty Tips For A Better Life

Avoid cosmetics that dry or irritate your skin

Every different skin diversity will react differently to the various types of cosmetics. Even if a particular brand works for your eye shadow, the same brand may not work for lipstick. This is since the skin diversity on your eyelids might be very different from the skin diversity on your lips. When you are choosing cosmetics such because foundation, for example, avoid drying cosmetics or cosmetics that cause your skin to break out. Unfortunately, you possibly will have to try some goods in order to determine those that work on your skin consistently. Another issue which have to be considered is that your skin may build up a effect to a particular cosmetic which did not previously cause a skin irritation, so you can be forced to find an alternative to a tried and right brand which worked well inside the past. Skin characteristics may possibly change significantly over a lifetime as fit, forcing a change in the diversity of cosmetics which you select.

Dry skin contains a lesser degree of sebum and moisture, which is why it is easily irritated. Dry skin is dehydrated and therefore the possibility of cracking and wrinkles is rather high. Dry skin is very vulnerable to climate changes. Chips and cracks are attributes of dry skin so it needs accurate treatment and care. To prevent your skin from withering use richly hydrating and moisturizing creams and periodically keep your skin in contact with water. Unlike dry skin, oily skin retains a high degree of sebum, and consequently the skin usually looks greasy. The greasy layer does not let your skin breathe and pores fill up very quickly. Oily skin attracts more contaminants and harmful components, but on the other hand it prevents the appearance of wrinkles to some extent. The best thing to do in this case is to wash the face with hot water and use non-oily creams. Normal skin is the most desired type of skin and is a happy medium. The quantity of sebum is normal and balanced. The pores are clean and the skin is healthy and flawless. Normal skin must not be taken for granted, it also deserves attention and care.

The following are what I believe to be the basic five principles of holistic beauty.

• First of all, know that you are so much more than what you see in the mirror. I am reminded of the lyrics to my favorite India Arie song.  “I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations no, I am the soul that lives within.” Your worth is far greater than any hairstyle or hair color.  Beauty is in discovering the authenticity that lies beneath the surface.

• Next, you have to accept and embrace your uniqueness.  Variety is the spice of life.  What a boring world it would be if we all looked alike. Learn to appreciate you.   Study yourself.  Really get to know the unique, beautiful being that you are.  You have a purpose on the planet so unique that only you can fulfill it.  Do you.

• Pursue health.  Your hair, skin, and nails are more than just superficial signs of beauty, they are direct reflection of your overall health.  Beautiful, glowing, skin and hair are signs of a good digestion and metabolism and a healthy diet.  Your skin reflects the quality of your blood.  A healthy diet, one that is suitable for your blood type, is how you create that healthy outer glow.  No matter what your blood type, a healthy diet will be one that is full of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins and whole grains.

• Be honest with your self and take inventory of your life and make the necessary changes that will bring you into sync and harmony with nature and those around you.  The serenity prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr is a perfect meditation for this step; “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; and the courage to change the things that I can.” Tension and stress wreak havoc on your inner health.  It shows on your face.  Nothing is worth disharmony and the disruption it causes to our inner psyche and physiology.  You can heal your life, but you must first be honest about what it is.  True, authentic beauty comes from a mind and heart that are in harmony.  When you have inner harmony there is emotional confusion, lack of confidence, stress and worry disappear.

Last but not least, beauty is a choice.  Make the choice each and every day to become healthier.   Choose a healthy diet, friends, career, thoughts and lifestyle.  You have the power to transform yourself into the radiantly beautiful woman you are meant to be.  Be good to yourself and expect the same from others.  Look for beauty around and within you.