Yes, there are plenty of ways to look beautiful and feel safe without makeup. You do not necessarily have to apply mascara and blush before leaving home. Of course, we all love to experiment with different lipstick and eye shadow colors from time to time. Make-up is fun. But it should not be mandatory. Her daily make-up routine should be motivated by creativity and expression rather than fear and self-doubt. Considering that all products are packed with chemicals and artificial ingredients, it is nice to be naked now and then. For days when you can not or do not want make-up, we’ve listed great options for you on how you can look stunning.
1. Skip The Mascara!
Curl your eyelashes to make your eyes look wider. If you want longer eyelashes, you can rub your eyelashes with almond or coconut oil before you hit the sheets every night. You can also apply Vaseline in the morning to get a voluminous look.
2. Exfoliation is the Key
“Exfoliate at least once a week to remove dead skin cells and leave your face with the shine you always wanted,” Dr. Rahul Nagar, Dermatologist, Max Hospitals. Never scrub too hard as the skin will feel irritated. If you do not have a scrub, just add granulated sugar to your cleanser and scrub gently to get a smooth skin. It works wonders!
3. H20 Please!
In the morning, drink hot water with lemon to flush out the toxins from your body and make you feel hydrated.
4. Pimple Trouble
The number one rule when dealing with pimples is that you do not touch them anymore. Yes, we are all guilty of this habit, but we urgently need to stop picking pimples or rubbing our foreheads. Just let your skin breathe, girl.
5. The Golden Rule
Every time you wash your face, use a moisturizer and sunscreen before leaving home. “If you have blemishes on your skin, mix Lacto-Calamine lotion with your sunscreen, which will help with blemishes, acne and dry skin,” says Delhi-based dermatologist Dr. V. P. Kaushik. If you are prone to pimples, use a non-greasy moisturizer. For dry skin, you should opt for stronger moisturizers containing coconut or shea butter.
6. Groom Yourself
“Perfectly shaped eyebrows frame your face, bring your facial features into focus and give you an instant boost, so do not neglect them,” says make-up artist Mrignaina Kumar.
7. Stick to The Basics
Good skin is the best foundation. So, if you decide to go for a make-up, stay true to your skincare. Clean it regularly and spray it twice a day with rose water to get a fresh look. Use toner to restore the pH balance of your skin. If you focus on good skin care, you really do not need make-up.
8. For that Million Dollar Smile
Scrub your lips by gently rubbing a moistened toothbrush and hydrating with a lip balm to get rid of chapped lips. Since a beautiful smile will help your face look young and radiant, be sure to pay attention to the lips and teeth that deserve it. Brush at least twice a day. If you have a little more time, add baking soda to your toothbrush and brush for whiter teeth. Just like Marilyn Monroe said, “A smile is the best make-up a girl can wear.”
9. The Quintessential 8 by 8 Rule
Drink 8 glasses of water and sleep 8 hours at night, so that the skin can be repaired and restored by itself. This would also control dark circles. Love enough to live a healthy lifestyle.
10. Shampoo Time
Shampoo your hair every other day to prevent the hair and skin from becoming greasy. You can also style your hair. Straighten up, turn, tie it into a plate or a roll – let your imagination run wild – because if you have a good day, you can handle anything.
1. Beetroot Blush On, Anyone?
Yes, it’s true. You can apply this miracle food to your cheeks for that rosy touch. All you need is beetroot, but if your wish to customize the shade – you can add cocoa powder for a darker colour and arrowroot powder for a lighter shade. Also, you can add ginger powder for a shimmery finish.
Here’s the recipe for beetroot powder: Boil a few beets, then peel them and cut into thin strips. Now, dehydrate them using an oven at 140 F with the door open. You can also use a dehydrator. After 8-10 hours they will be fully dehydrated, so grind using a food processor and voila. Your DIY blush on is ready!
2. Bronzer, The Best Friend
What do you need? 1 tbsp cinnamon powder for that glow you’ve always wanted, 1 tsp cocoa powder for bronzing, 1 tsp nutmeg powder for a sun-kissed look, 2 tsp arrowroot powder to lighten it (optional), few drops of lavender or rosemaryessential oil to thicken it. Just mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and then add to an empty container.
3. Put on Some Red Lipstick and Live a Little.
This DIY lip stain is so simple. Grind pomegranate seeds into a juice, then add some coconut oil and apply to your lips.
4. Organic Foundation
This smooth finish organic foundation is like moisturiser, foundation and sunscreen all in one. Here’s the recipe:
You need 3 tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp shea butter, 1 tbsp cocoa butter, 1 tbsp beeswax, 1/8th tablet vitamin E, 1 tbsp zinc oxide, cinnamon and cocao powder. Combine first 5 ingredients in a double boiler, and stir occasionally until melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Now add zinc oxide giving you a 20 SPF coverage plus cinnamon and whisk to combine. Add cocoa powder a little at a time and whisk till you obtain the colour of your skin tone. Now, pour into a container, allow to cool and voila! You have your DIY foundation.