7 Natural Beauty Tips

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I love natural beauty. I wear light make up but I'm not a fan of it. I like to find ways to improve the real me, not cover me up with something fake. Here are some neat natural beauty tips you may or may not have thought of:

1. Anytime you go outside, wear sunscreen. It doesn't matter if it's cloudy, winter, rain or snow, always, always, always wear sunscreen. Just about everything we chalk up to the aging process is actually damage from the sun. Use a sunscreen moisturizer which is parben free and offers UVB and UVA protection.

2. Be sure to wear sunscreen on your neck, hands - any part of your skin which shows. Imagine how much damaging sun time your hands are getting while you drive. Try keeping a small bottle of sunscreen in your car in case you forget to put sunscreen on your hands before you leave - or for when you are out for long periods and need to reapply.

3. Stay hydrated! Carry a water bottle with you. How do you know you're well hydrated? Your pee should be almost clear and you should urinate frequently.

4. Get a small brush and massage your body with it in small circles all over your body. This promotes circulation, exfoliates and evens out fat under the skin. I do this in the shower.

5. Smile! Using your smiling muscles often makes your face appear more pleasant even when you're not smiling. Frowning has the same effect, making you look sad even when you're not frowning. Smile all the time, while driving, listening to a speaker, and breastfeeding.

6. Go to sleep early. It's not just about getting enough rest, it's about keeping a natural sleep cycle. Get to bed no later than three hours after the sun sets and wake early, soon after the sun rises.

7. Don't smoke, drink caffeine, alcohol or drink your calories (things with sugar).

Everyone is naturally beautiful! Believe it, live it :)