Tuesday, October 14, 2008

BB's Beauty Rules

In lieu of my absence, it got me thinking of a few beauty rules I had to bend in order to get a few more minutes of sleep! Honestly, I was sleeping in my makeup, and I'm thanking the beauty gods for the miracle that is smudge-proof mascara, my ridiculously expensive sheets thank you!
BB's Beauty Rules(in no particular order)
1) Never Sleep in Your Makeup
The biggest no-no of all! Although, even I have fallen victim to this on those nights where you've been out late, working, or, um, drinking. Rejoice! I have a new find to keep us makeup free...I keep a pack of Olay's Daily Facials Lathering Cleansing Cloths handy, which exfoliate gently and condition my skin. I don't really like them for everyday use, but it's great for when you can't use your normal cleanser.
2) Wear Sunscreen
I am pale and without sunscreen I get freckles and my nose and cheeks burn...very, very badly. Sunscreen is important because no one wants premature wrinkles and brown spots (!). Even in the looming grey months, you can still get sun damage! (I know, we can't reap the benefits of sunshine...yet it damages our skin anyways). Choose one that doesn't clog your pores and doesn't feel oily. Broad spectrum UVA/UVB are also a must.
3) Don't tan! The sun's rays are hazardous, and the tanning bed's rays are even more scary, so slather on a high SPF sunscreen and stay away from those tanning beds! Use self-tanner instead, because orange streaks are way hotter than skin cancer! I haven't had good experiences with spray/aerosol tanners, but lotions and gels work fine. My favourite pick is a gradual tanner, Clinique's Touch of Bronze Moisturizing Body Lotion, because I don't like a strong tan in the winter.
4) Drink your water! I attempt (not that I always succeed) to drink 8 cups of water a day. It's hard at first, but once you get into a normal routine, it becomes a habit. Water nourishes skin from the inside out, and keeps us healthy. If plain water is too, well, plain, for you, either put a few lemon slices in there or grab a bottle of Vitamin Water! (I like XXX ) Note: While I love Vitamin Water, it's not good to use it as a total water replacement, as there are (a lot) of calories, not to mention you're not supposed to drink too many anyways.
5) Your smile is the most powerful weapon in your beauty arsenal. Use it wisely:)
6) Beauty is from the inside out.

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I am obsessed with sunscreen. I usually wear 55spf in the summer, and 15-25spf in the winter. What spf do you usually wear? Also, what brand do you use?

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