Sponsored Post: Naturally Gorgeous from Head to Toe
April 19, 2011 As we get older, it's so important to take care of ourselves. Beauty starts from within, and maintaining a low-stress lifestyle is essential to looking your best. Of course, we often have crazy days where we can't always feel or look our best so I'm sharing a few easy reminders to keep you naturally gorgeous head to toe.
Drink water. Lots of it. It's the cheapest thing you can get to nourish your body. Your skin will glow and toxins will be eliminated more quickly from your body. If your face is hydrated properly you'll see fewer fine lines and wrinkles.
Get in the sauna. If you have access to an infra-red sauna (at the spa, gym or doctor's office), this will really help detox and destress the body. Your skin will be so soft you won't even need body moisturizer afterward.
Get enough sleep. It's such a travesty that most adults chronically lack sleep. If I don't sleep well for several days my work performance is noticeably lower. If you burn the midnight oil for a few consecutive weeks, not only will you sport larger raccoon eyes but your adrenal glands will suffer and your entire body will be really outta sync. I also find that getting more sleep reduces my stress-related breakouts.
Use sunscreen daily. When I was younger we weren't as educated about the uses of sunscreen. If you want to keep that youthful visage, be sure to slap that SPF on each day, even during cloudy and foggy days. I have a few friends who have stayed out of the sun for most of their lives and they look amazing.
Meditate. I know meditation scares many folks, but it's as easy as sitting on the couch for 5 minutes. Just relax the shoulders, breathe deeply, and release the day's worries and stress. Another way to do this is to think of a favorite mantra or positive affirmation. Prayers also work too. These simple methods are incredibly powerful in channeling out negative energy. People will soon notice the inner strength and beauty emanating from you.
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Reader Comments (2)
OK, I do three of the five.I'll have to work on the other two. ;)
That's pretty good! I need to get way more sleep. ;)