Tuesday 8 February 2011

Health, Beauty, Confidence - Part 1. Sexy Skin

Whether it’s a day at the office, a night of clubbing or a lazy day shopping, we all want to be confident with the way that we look. Beauty is found on this inside… but I think everyone can agree that they are most confident when their beauty is shining on the outside too.
There is nothing more attractive than confidence, when you're confident the whole world will notice. It doesn’t matter what shape, size or colour you are; here are a few of my key beauty tips that will transform you into a beautiful, confident goddess!
The first thing to focus on is your skin. You should always exfoliate your skin when you shower which will remove any dead skin cells and leave your skin silky smooth. Exfoliating gloves can come as cheap as just one pound and you can find them at all your local stores, such as Bodycare, Superdrug and Boots.
When exfoliating you should always rub your hand towards your heart as this reduces the effects of cellulite. Using a good moisturiser that sinks into your skin and lasts 24 hours after each shower is a must; this is because most moisture is lost after showering. You don’t have to spend a fortune either; my favourite bargain moisturiser is Sainsbury’s own cocoa butter.
My Nan, who looks amazing for her age, has always told me that moisture is the key to young and healthy skin when I asked for her secret. I used to moisturise every now and then because I’m always in a rush- but now I do it every day without fail. It’s worth it, trust me!
As well as having super soft moist skin, a subtle glow also helps to boost your confidence and gives the illusion of a slimmer body. For an everyday glow that you can build up I recommend Dove’s tinted moisturiser that is made for lighter skin tones as well as darker skin tones.
For an instant tan, Rimmel Matte summer glow is brilliant when applied with a tanning mit. This method is fabulous for tanning your legs before a night out. Another method of tanning that we are all aware of is sunbeds. They are extremely dangerous and will damage your skin meaning that you will age very quickly. I used to use them myself so I am aware that they give good results and become addictive but I would seriously recommend any users to stop.
You may feel beautiful whilst you’re young and tanned but when you’re older you will look terrible for your age… I sure none of you want to look like Mage from Benidorm! So keep moisturising and using your fake tans. My best friend is a beautician who is trained in a variety of different methods of tanning. I have been the guinea pig for most of her training so I know that they are all very good. If you have a special occasion coming up why not pop into your nearest beauticians and check out what’s on offer. I especially like Fake Bake and St Tropez.
Follow these simple everyday steps to sexy skin and you will soon see the difference.