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I started to post this in the ladies forum, but since a lot of this stuff will work for guys too, I'm posting it here.
Have you ever had people assume that you were high maintenance because of the way you look?
Do people ask you for health and beauty tips?
If so, here's a place to share some of your secrets. Here are some of mine:
1. You don't have to spend a lot of money on beauty treatments. These are some things I've learned, many from gorgeous elderly relatives.
NOTE TO THE GUYS: They will work for you too and, due to the ingredients, no one will know but you.
skin scrub: A paste made from sugar and lemon juice. Feels great. Smells wonderful.
whiten teeth: A paste made from baking soda and lemon juice, but don't do it more than once a week - can damage enamel
honey and cinnamon make a great facial mask, as does a raw egg
Other common things around the house that are useful to the skin: tomato, lemon, banana, apple cider vinegar (helpful to fade scars/marks you don't want - be careful...can burn), hydrogen peroxide
2. EXFOLIATE your entire body. Make your skin WORK. Lazy skin is dull skin. Don't forget your feet. If you exfoliate your feet as often as you do the rest of your body, you don't need pedicures as often. A few minutes with your scruffy in the shower followed by baby oil does wonders.
3. Be careful of sun damage. Use sunscreen and wear sunglasses to avoid "laugh lines" around your eyes. Other than smoking, I can't think of anything that ages your skin more than sun damage.
4. Either wear nail polish or don't. Chipped polish is nasty. Maintain your polish or just give your nails a nice buffing. Shorter nails are easier to maintain.
5. If you need glasses, WEAR THEM. Squinting causes wrinkles. So does frowning.
6. Give your skin a break from makeup as often as possible.
7. Tips about clothes:
Tight clothes are not your friend. They make you look larger than you actually are most of the time. Wear clothes that fit you, your body type and your age.
Tips for building a nice wardrobe on a budget, especially if you have to dress a certain way work-wise (men and children too):
Watch for clearance sales and learn when they happen at different stores (mostly at change of season). Who cares if it is last year's style if you like it and it looks great on you? Most people don't even know what is "in" anyway. Fads are for tweens.
Shop at places like T J Maxx, Gordman's, Marshall's, Burlington, etc. Same brand names, same quality, MUCH more reasonable prices (not just for men's/women's/children's clothes...shoes and household items as well).
8. Hair tips
"Dusting" is very important. Dusting is having the split ends removed. Once ends are split, they will continue to split and will make your hair dull and unhealthy. I have very thick hair, so I have it thinned out every couple of months.
Give it a break from products from time to time. Let it rest and breath.
I only use hot rollers, irons, etc. on mine from time to time. I also try to let it dry on its own as much as possible.
Cheaper hair dryers seem to be easier on my hair because they don't get as hot.
And now my BIG secret: A vitamin supplement called Hair, Skin and Nails. Men will especially like it because it contains a substance that promotes hair growth and thickness. BUT...ladies, you'll need your razor more often.
BEST HEALTH/BEAUTY TIP EVER: SLEEP. If you don't get enough rest, it will show in so many ways.
People ask me about this stuff all the time, so I'm sharing. I hope others will share too. It doesn't take a lot of time or money to take care of yourself.
BUT....the best beauty tip EVER came from my gramma: Pretty is as pretty DOES
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Let the beauty God puts within you flow. The peace that comes from God shows as well...and it's beautiful.
Have you ever had people assume that you were high maintenance because of the way you look?
Do people ask you for health and beauty tips?
If so, here's a place to share some of your secrets. Here are some of mine:
1. You don't have to spend a lot of money on beauty treatments. These are some things I've learned, many from gorgeous elderly relatives.
NOTE TO THE GUYS: They will work for you too and, due to the ingredients, no one will know but you.
skin scrub: A paste made from sugar and lemon juice. Feels great. Smells wonderful.
whiten teeth: A paste made from baking soda and lemon juice, but don't do it more than once a week - can damage enamel
honey and cinnamon make a great facial mask, as does a raw egg
Other common things around the house that are useful to the skin: tomato, lemon, banana, apple cider vinegar (helpful to fade scars/marks you don't want - be careful...can burn), hydrogen peroxide
2. EXFOLIATE your entire body. Make your skin WORK. Lazy skin is dull skin. Don't forget your feet. If you exfoliate your feet as often as you do the rest of your body, you don't need pedicures as often. A few minutes with your scruffy in the shower followed by baby oil does wonders.
3. Be careful of sun damage. Use sunscreen and wear sunglasses to avoid "laugh lines" around your eyes. Other than smoking, I can't think of anything that ages your skin more than sun damage.
4. Either wear nail polish or don't. Chipped polish is nasty. Maintain your polish or just give your nails a nice buffing. Shorter nails are easier to maintain.
5. If you need glasses, WEAR THEM. Squinting causes wrinkles. So does frowning.
6. Give your skin a break from makeup as often as possible.
7. Tips about clothes:
Tight clothes are not your friend. They make you look larger than you actually are most of the time. Wear clothes that fit you, your body type and your age.
Tips for building a nice wardrobe on a budget, especially if you have to dress a certain way work-wise (men and children too):
Watch for clearance sales and learn when they happen at different stores (mostly at change of season). Who cares if it is last year's style if you like it and it looks great on you? Most people don't even know what is "in" anyway. Fads are for tweens.
Shop at places like T J Maxx, Gordman's, Marshall's, Burlington, etc. Same brand names, same quality, MUCH more reasonable prices (not just for men's/women's/children's clothes...shoes and household items as well).
8. Hair tips
"Dusting" is very important. Dusting is having the split ends removed. Once ends are split, they will continue to split and will make your hair dull and unhealthy. I have very thick hair, so I have it thinned out every couple of months.
Give it a break from products from time to time. Let it rest and breath.
I only use hot rollers, irons, etc. on mine from time to time. I also try to let it dry on its own as much as possible.
Cheaper hair dryers seem to be easier on my hair because they don't get as hot.
And now my BIG secret: A vitamin supplement called Hair, Skin and Nails. Men will especially like it because it contains a substance that promotes hair growth and thickness. BUT...ladies, you'll need your razor more often.
BEST HEALTH/BEAUTY TIP EVER: SLEEP. If you don't get enough rest, it will show in so many ways.
People ask me about this stuff all the time, so I'm sharing. I hope others will share too. It doesn't take a lot of time or money to take care of yourself.
BUT....the best beauty tip EVER came from my gramma: Pretty is as pretty DOES
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Let the beauty God puts within you flow. The peace that comes from God shows as well...and it's beautiful.