Glo-Up

Self-Care Tips & Tricks

Tips         (tricks are below)

~ Avoid long showers also, shower in warm NOT hot water and end shower with cool water to close pores and seal hair cuticles

~ You don't have to shower twice a day!!! Your body needs time to replenish it's oils so if you shower twice a day you can end up throw off your pH balance. I would recommend to shower once before bed and then sleep on clean sheets. No need for another shower in the morning. (Unless you live in a really hot place or sweat A LOT, then only take a cool only-water shower in the morning, no soap)

~ Use a humidifier to open pores before using a nose strip or attempting to remove blackheads for maximum effects

~ Take biotin pills, can help grow stronger/healthier hair, skin, and nails

~ Always clean your skin in the morning

~ Start off with gentle cleansers

~ If you're in a pinch, it's okay to even just wash with water

~ Make sure to use SPF in the morning, and if you wear makeup make sure to put it on before primer

~ Go oil-free with your cleansers if you're acne prone

~ Moisturize as much as your skin needs (it all depends on dryness)

~ If you wear makeup, always take it off before bed

~ Let thoughts of your skin at 50, 60, 70 and beyond inspire your dedication to take care of your skin

~ Tanning by the sun or machine is not good for your skin and will cause premature aging as well as more sunspots when you're older

~ Natural products like licorice and mushroom extract are good ways to address pigmentation issues

~ Depending on your hair, use hair masks from once a week to once a month. I have short natural hair that I don't put a lot of heat on to (ironing, blowdrying, etc.) so I only use a hair mask once a month. If you have long, bleached hair with extensions that you constantly blow-dry or curl, once a week would be best. If you're not sure, the less the better. If you use them too often when you're hair doesn't need it, it could cause a protein build up. Ask your hairdresser/barber when you see them next on how often you should use them and if you should use an oil-based or water-based hair mask. (Note: oil-based hair masks should be applied to dry hair while water-based hair masks should be applied to freshly washed, damp hair)

~ If you have significant problems with acne after you have tried relaxation methods and natural products to combat acne, go see a doctor

~ Pay attention to what you eat (in the Eat Right chapter there are meal plans and portioning)

~ Stay hydrated (the 30 Day Water Challenge chapter can help with this)

~ Don't stress - every age is beautiful, you will end up having wrinkles at some point and that's 100% okay. You're not going to look 20/30 forever. As long as you are taking care of yourself, you're golden!

~ Learn how to do your eyebrows, they frame your face; every nice picture should have a nice frame. Careful, don't over-tweeze! Also, watch youtube videos to help you shape them

~ Go for a long walk by yourself

~ Listen to your favorite album/artist when you're feeling down

~ Take long breaths to gather your thoughts

~ Write in a journal about what's bothering or worrying you

~ Keep away negative people

~ Sleep on satin/silk pillowcases