Lookfantastic Beauty Box

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BEAUTY BOX

AS THE

NEW YEAR

EMERGES, WE ALL RUSH IN TO

MAKE RESOLUTIONS.

THIS YEAR GET IN

THE HABIT OF WAKING UP WITH A NEW SKINCARE ROUTINE! HERE ARE MY

TOP TIPS

WHICH

WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE GREAT SKIN AND MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER WITHIN YOURSELF.

Health

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Hira

E X E R C I S E

Start your day with a little exercise. This can range from jogging to

cycling or even yoga. Exercise releases endorphins which are our

happy hormones and are guaranteed to put you in a great mood.

As well as improving your physical health, exercise can have a great

impact on your skin too. Exercise allows increased blood flow around

your body which delivers oxygen and nutrients into your skin.

D R I N K I N G W A T E R

As much as we crave caffeine first thing in the morning, replace this

with two glasses of water. If plain water is not your thing, then infuse

this with some fruit to give it a refreshing flavour. Water in the morning

helps to boost your metabolism and hydrate your body, which in turn

prevents your skin looking dull and dry.

C L E A N S I N G

When it comes to skincare, cleansing is definitely the most important

step. Although your deep cleanse of the day should be before bed, it

is equally as important to cleanse first thing the morning too. This is

because your skin naturally regenerates itself during the night of excess

oils and dirt. Use a gentle cleanser which is suitable for your skin type

and always follow this with a toner to balance and further remove all

traces of oils.

C H O O S E S E N S I B L E P R O D U C T S

This goes without saying but always look for products which are

suitable for your skin type. If you are unsure about your skin

speak to a medical or a beauty expert who can advise you further.

This is important as products are designed with specific skincare

needs in mind and the ingredients can sometimes cause more harm

than good when used incorrectly. It is also important to not use too

many products together. Always introduce a new product one at a

time to give your skin time to adjust, and allow at least four weeks

to show signs of improvements.

S P F

Get in the habit of using SPF daily, even on dull and cloudy days.

Sun damage is the main culprit when it comes to skin ageing and

pigmentation. Sun rays are divided into two main types which affect

us daily; UVA and UVB. UVB is what causes burning and the tanning

of your skin whereas UVA rays are more harmful and are responsible

for ageing and cancers of the skin. These rays are also able to

penetrate through clouds and glass, making it vital for your skin

to be protected from this damage.