A Holistic Approach to Beautify Yourself Inside and Out
Living in the era of all things instant and available with no delay, it’s no wonder so many women have tried all the “instant results” creams and masks in hopes that pure radiance is just a few dabs away. However, the simple truth is that beauty is anything but simple, and attaining and nurturing it requires an all-encompassing approach. If you were to stick to a brilliant diet, you’d still see the consequences of your skin suffering from too much sun exposure and pollution. Then again, your skincare is worth nothing without an accompanying eating system and other healthful habits.
Without further ado, let’s see how you can create a beauty-perfect lifestyle, and what habits to nurture if you wish to make the most of your already stunning appearance!
Get sweaty
We have grown accustomed to leading sedentary lives, and yet, this is anything but healthy. When you move on a regular basis, even if it just means taking a walk, all the way to exercising several times per week, you help your body flush out toxins and pollutants you’ve been exposed to. Through sweat, digestion and numerous other metabolic processes, your body cleanses itself during your workouts.
Your brain also works hard to release many happy neurotransmitters, such as endorphin and serotonin that will ultimately help ward off stress and improve your mood. Other beautifying effects of exercise include less stored fat, a leaner physique and a radiant complexion.
Sweet dreams
We’re often not aware that we’re sleep-deprived, and that this one habit is the key culprit not just of our dark circles and under-eye bags, but also of our uneven skin tone and even hair loss. Just last year, a US study showed that a vast majority, almost 80% of participants, don’t get enough sleep.
Do yourself a huge, long-overdue favor, and book some pillow time for yourself. Regular, consistent, quality sleep, which means around seven to eight hours per night, will balance your hormones in time, and help boost your immune system, which will be easily noticed in your own reflection.
Natural beauty
Of course, your looks deserve pampering and nourishment with the help of healthy, natural topical treatments as well. When you’re looking for hair growth shampoo to revitalize your locks, stick to those that are based on natural, organic goodies such as castor and argan oil, to protect your scalp as well as your strands.
If your tired features need a restorative mask, look for products that are based on rich, nourishing ingredients such as rosehip oil, tea tree oil, almond oil, Shea butter and the like. Even just a little can go a long way in reducing the appearance of fine lines, and your protective beauty allies will help bring out all the effort you’ve made to improve your diet and become more active!
Eat your way to beauty
If you’ve done your best to get off the couch more often and to not skip your precious beauty sleep, you should go another step further with your inward-oriented beauty efforts: define a healthy eating routine that will help you feel and look incredible. The key is to focus on getting as many whole foods as possible, with an emphasis on veggies and fruits as well as a lean source of protein.
Dark greens such as spinach are filled with vitamins and minerals that are vital for your skin and hair health, such as vitamin C, E, as well as iron and zinc. Replace those processed candy bars with a handful of walnuts or almonds per day and you’ll also help restore your natural glow with a dose of essential Omega-3 fatty acids and other equally nourishing micronutrients.
Ditch the stress
Finally, the hectic tempo of our lives leaves us battling with enormous amounts of stress almost every day. Maybe the boss is in a foul mood, a client is giving you a hard time on your most important project, or a traffic jam ruined your day, but with so many sources of stress, it’s often impossible to stay immune. However, there’s so much we can do to help our bodies handle stress better, and exercise and diet are just the beginning.
Try a morning meditation session to cleanse your mind and replace any worries with positive, uplifting thoughts. You can do another session before bed, as a part of your unwinding ritual. Try listening to music that inspires you, spending more time with your loved ones, or even just reading a chapter of a book – whatever helps you relax will also help your entire body recuperate and rid your body of the stress hormone, cortisol. As a result, you will become more resilient to stress triggers, and your beauty will only thrive!
