When it comes to hair and skin women go through so much trying to beautify ourselves. Not only do we waste a lot of time but we also shell out a lot of money! I've found some basic products and tips that have guided me through my skin and hair issues. I'm 19 so I'm crossing over from those awkward teenage years into my twenties and my skin is changing but I've narrowed a few things that help me maintain my good looks:
5. Lotion!
Moisturizing your skin is one of the best things you can do for it. I slap on some Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula after each shower and in between when my skin is dull and dry. Not only do lotions and butters keep your skin moisturized, they also keep it smooth and smelling amazing!
4. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera Gel is super moisturizing. I use it to moisturize my face after my two daily washes and my skin soaks it right up. It has no alcohol and the brand I use, Fruit of The Earth, is 100% Aloe Vera so it contains no extra fragrances or colors. I know many naturals use Aloe Vera for their hair, I don't but I'm sure the benefits are just as great!
3. Milk of Magnesia (Laxative)
What?!? I know, it sounds crazy but I use milk of magnesia on my face. I have very oily skin and I was surfing YouTube one day looking for a solution and I found multiple videos that were advocating milk of magnesia to solve problems with oily skin. I tried it and it works for me! I apply a moderate amount to a cotton ball and then blot it onto my face, focusing on the problem areas. It dries white so I either rinse it off or apply my moisturizer over it. My face is instantly matte! If you're wary about using it, watch a few YouTube videos or find information on acne help websites.
2. Cleanser
Washing your face is so important. We are bombarded with impurities and bacteria each day and all of it collects onto our faces. I use Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser morning and night to rid my face of dirt and oil. The active ingredient is Salicylic acid which treats acne. This cleanser is great because it doesn't dry out my face and I definitely noticed a difference in my skin when I started using it.
(PLUS: Don't forget to exfoliate your skin 2-3 times a week, this really helps get rid of dead skin and excess dirt!)
1. WATER!
Water is so important to your body; it makes up 2/3 of everything inside you, from your blood to your saliva. Your body needs water!! Too bad no one likes it... When I first started trying to drink lots of water I discouraged myself by keeping track of how much I was drinking. Now I simply choose to drink only water with 2 meals a day and for one meal I allow myself to drink one glass of juice/tea/soda and one glass of water. I also only keep water to drink in my dorm which forces me to drink it instead of going downstairs to the cafeteria to get something else. Tricking myself into drinking water has worked out the best!
BONUS: Vitamins!
Ok I know this makes 6 things on my list but I must stress the importance of taking a vitamin! No matter your age your body needs vitamins to function. Vitamins are nutrients.
Nutrient: any substance which an animal cannot produce or synthesize in its own body.
This means that the only way your body can acquire vitamins is through your diet. Some people may be able to get all the vitamins they need through their diet but the average Joe or Jane has a diet that is missing a few key nutrients. This is where vitamins come in. They work wonders on your metabolism (Vitamin B), do great things for you hair and skin (Vitamin A). Why wouldn't you want to take them?
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