Enhancing their beauty is an ongoing process for women all over the world.There have never been any barriers to this pursuit, which crosses cultures and social standing with hints and tips passed down family lines. Natural methods to maintain and enhance beauty are not so common in the Western world where women go to extreme lengths where using some form of medical procedure is the norm. Yet there are common beauty secrets that are neither costly nor risky, and can have a multitude of benefits that help women stay both healthy and beautiful.
The greatest and cheapest beauty secret is water and also the healthiest! Something so simple but it takes toxins from the body and hydrates the skin making it look beautiful at the same time and you only have to drink about eight glasses a day to achieve this. Water flushes out our system of all the impurities brought about by modern living.
In addition to water, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis replaces necessary minerals and vitamins that help in maintaining a healthy life. Some people find it difficult eating fruit but fruit juice can be equally good for you providing essential nutrients and increasing your energy. Carrot, orange, cucumber and apple juices are fantastic beauty secrets by being excellent rejuvenators of skin, hair and nails.
Taking regular exercise, which helps bring oxygen into the blood, is one of the beauty secrets that is easily attainable and brings quick results. Your health and skin tone are improved in addition to your hair texture if you regularly swim, cycle, fun and of course walk. Those are not the only advantages gained by exercise though because you burn off calories faster, digest food more efficiently and eliminate toxins from your body.
You must have noticed the improved attitude that fit, healthy people have on their life and the world. When you’re happy, you show this in your bearing and attitude and it has the effect of making you look younger. A positive person has been shown to have an increased immune system and longer life span.
Daily bathing is a beauty secret that refreshes and invigorates the mind. It can be done in the morning as a stimulant or in the evening as a relaxant balm – washing away the day’s stresses and preparing a person for sleep. In the morning, your eyes will be bright and your body will feel energized.
Excessive amounts of sun on your skin can be dangerous but it is also an excellent and necessary source of vitamins, an energy boost and has a superb feel good factor associated with it. Apply sunscreen regularly if you are in a sunny climate, it’s a top beauty secret that will help stop your skin from premature aging and other skin problems.Once the damage has been done, nothing short of surgery can help a women repair the stress she has put on her skin from UV rays.
And the last, and most important, among the beauty secrets is the cultivation of meaningful friendships and relationships. We are not very good at living our lives totally on our own other than for short periods as it tends to cause sickness and ill health. I have always enjoyed the company of loved ones as they have a relaxing effect on your life and bring meaning to it.You see, your friends and loved ones will usually accept you for who you are, probably the best beauty secret!
Organic food, umm… Ethiopia.. so I guess starve haha
*Corn meal makes theeee best microderm abrasion. Just take about a quarter size, mix it with enough water to wet it and scrub GENTLY onto your skin. This is best done in the shower. Follow with an overnight cream or a small amount of baby oil.
*Preparation H is great under your eyes every night before bed..don't get it in your eyes, it stings! It also shrinks your eyes, LOL! No kidding, though, I am 42 and have been doing this since 9th grade. I don't have a single wrinkle. I really think this is why!
I am not French but have learned a lot about French skin care regimens over the past few months as a consultant for a new company called Votre Vu. Our products, which are produced outside of Paris, were only available in high-end European spas until this past September when Votre Vu launched.
So regarding skin care: most French skin care is natually based and the majority of all the good-for-you ingredients in naturally based lines are grown to peak perfection in France because of the climate, soil, etc. So kind of how Florida is known for their oranges, France produces some of the best botanicals used in skin care. The products are great for your skin. My skin has never felt better since I've been using Votre Vu.
French skin care also has higher % of all the good stuff – products are filled with waxes and fillers.
Also, French women use different creams/moisturizers for different body parts – not all skin is create equal! In America we are just told to use our face cream on our neck, however, the French have special creams for the neck because the skin on our neck is different then the skin on our face. Another area they pay special attention to with special cremes is the bust area. I learned this because Votre Vu offers a neck creme and a bust creme. We are bringing French traditions to American mainstream.
Also, French women eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Did you read the book "French women don't get fat"? It talks a lot about that. But not only does diet effect a women's figure, it can effect her skin and hair.
Don't know if those were the kind of tips you were looking for, but hopefully it helps some!
Merci!
Heather Wolgamott
Want to find out more about our French skin care line – visit http://www.votrevu.com/heather or email me at vvskincare@gmail.com
I also ran into this:
Here are the secrets of French women you can use to help you stand out from the crowd:
1. French women intimately know their body and which styles look good on them. They do not beat themselves up for perceived flaws, but know how to creatively put emphasis on their assets. French women have more personality when it comes to their style – they own their look. So, it's key to establish a unique look that works for you.
2. French women buy a handful of good quality, neutral-colored staples that they can mix and match with each other for maximum wear. They do not "collect" clothing. Clothing is an investment and is meant for a return on their investment. They also know when to purge an item.
3. French women know the power of accessories. They cherish four to five high-end fashion accessories (costume jewelry and scarves) that they wear all the time. They might add one or two new trendy pieces each season and wear them out. They also invest in high quality everyday leather handbags and shoes, keeping their return on investment in mind.
4. French women become friends with a great hair stylist who is skilled at working with their hair type. They get a fuss-free hairstyle and maintain it with great conditioners.
5. French women treat their skin as the treasure it is. Get a facial every month or just give yourself a weekly facial. Maintain, protect and nourish your skin daily. If you have great skin, you radiate and barely need any make-up.
6. French women use make-up as an aid to emphasize their beautiful features, not hide them under layers and layers of coating. The principle applied is: less is more. Your basics include: tinted moisturizer with SPF, a light powder, blush, a great mascara and a lipstick or lip gloss.
7. French women know only too well that you are what you eat, which is why they follow a diet that is rich in seasonal produce, red meat and oily fish – all of which help to keep a figure trim and hair, nails and skin in tip-top condition. To further boost their skin's radiance, French women will also drink plenty of water and, for general well-being, eat a little of what they fancy – including chocolate and a glass of red wine. They relish in the pleasure of small indulgences and do not beat themselves up, like American women. Everything in moderation and smaller portions.
8. French women believe in getting their exercise throughout the day, by walking and biking. The important message here is to not become obsessed about your fitness activities, but pursue them with pleasure. If you hate the stair climber or even going to the gym, find something that gives you enjoyment and not dread. And again, don't beat yourself up if you're not keeping up with all your colleagues latest fitness center stories. It's time to be unique and do what is fun for you! Follow the French on a balanced and time-tested approach to life.
That is your criteria of beauty? I agree wholeheartedly! Yes sweetheart, you are beautiful if you are like that as Hepburn describes. I strive to be like that to.. it's not easy of course. but we have one lifetime to mold ourselves..;)
I'm 23 but I've been tons of research on this topic.
Firstly, taking care of your outside starts with internal maintenance. I've heard that food can be either poison or medicine – it just depends on choosing the right foods to put inside you. This means lots of raw fruits and vegetables in your diet. (#1)
* Don't drink soda – it's too acidic and burns away the lining on your organs and teeth.
* Drink more water than juice – too much sugar (or anything for that matter) causes disease.
* Keep red meat to a minimum – NO PORK, BEEF, etc. They're way too fatty, plus pork leaves worms in your system (YouTube has many videos showing experiments on this subject) (#2). Stick to the lean meats like fish and turkey. Bottom feeders (this includes most seafood), in general, shouldn't be eaten (it's like eating what's left in your garbage disposal). Deuteronomy 14:2-21 has the best outline for what to eat and what not to eat.
* No drugs or alcohol
* Maintain the balance of your hormones. They control literally EVERY process that goes on in your body. Dr. Edmund Chein talks a lot about that as well as telomeres (which are the fountain of youth embedded on the tips of your DNA). (#3)
Now onto the outer maintenance of our bodies:
* Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, oil-free, and hypoallergenic products should be the only kinds of products touching your face. Johnson & Johnson's Purpose Skincare line fits that bill. (#4) I'm on a budget so I use Noxema to wash my face and Queen Helene Cocoa Butter on my face and body.
* I use Dove bar soaps in the shower because I have sensitive skin and break out easily.
* Stick to vitamins and supplements like Prenatal pills (they don't just benefit pregnant women). Also, try to let your body heal on its own. Pharmaceuticals will accumulate in your kidney and clog it up over time.
Basically staying natural and letting my body work its magic on its own is what has worked for me. But there are a lot of YouTubers who are more versed on the subject than I am.
Hope this helped.
Not telling.
For me:
Hair just shampoo everyday (but you have to change every 2 or 3 monthsthe marks)
Makeup.. mmm im not makeup to much, but when i use i put some hydrating lotion (water base) then i start to make up even i dont make up i use my hydrating lotion ^^
Skin.. i exfoliate my face ever week and 1 per month i use a mask sheet of bamboo extract, oooh and the night i use some lotion for prevent any dry situation ^^
Nail, just glow
Diet.. Drink a lot of water and eat kimchi ^_________^…
Fashion: what ever i want to wear even fashion in or not
I only use mascara, eyeliner and a natural tone of lip color. Nothing on the face. One line of eye liner and FULL lashes and one natural lip glosser and people always say "I always thought you wore a lot of make up." I was my face once a day but three times. I was my face as soon as I get in the shower with cetaphil and rinse it off and then repeat. Then I use a hard scrubber called "Credintials" soft grain scrub that I really scrub firmly and even use my fingernails to scrape all the skin away and then my face is ALWAYS clear with no blemishes and no zits or anything. It is very smooth. Use the credentials every other day. It's alittle pricey like $35.00 but you only use a dime size so it lasts for like 6-8 months. I use it and it is amazing. Thats actually the point of it. You use it so you can really clean your face and bring out your natural tone so you do not have to use makeup. Your natural colors will come out. Sounds crazy but it works!!
Good Luck and your cutt sounds super cute!!!
It's actually pretty simple – LESS IS BEST. I make sure to moisturize my skin, take off all make-up before bed (or usually after work) and drink plenty of water for your skin and shiny healthy hair. I also think you need lip gloss – always for a sexy shiny finish to a face