How to get beautiful skin and hair

When I keep my skin bright and clean I feel more radiant and confident. There are lots of skin products out there and it can be really overwhelming to try to determine which product works best for you. My skin tends to be on the oily side and sometimes I get breakouts around my mouth and chin. My go-to skin care routine is just soap and water once a day (usually before I go to bed). I have tried a few products though, and I want to recommend them because they have helped my skin stay clear.


One of my friends who has the softest, clearest skin and no wrinkles is over 30 years old. When I asked her how she does not get wrinkles and keeps her skin looking so beautiful she gave me 2 pieces of advice.
1. Wear sunscreen on your face every day, even in the winter.
2. When she was a child she would often dab a little bit of her mom's eye anti-wrinkle cream around her eyes.

My friend is from Korea and she told me that in Korea most girls and women always wear sunscreen and that is part of the reason they appear to be ageless. I think this is great advice and I started using sunscreen last year. I also recently bought Desert Essence Gentle Nourishing Eye Cream. I found mine at Ross. I dab a little around my eyes and mouth every morning! It seems crazy but my skin actually feels tighter and healthier and I hope this is a good way to prevent skin damage in the future. I also use a very nourishing lotion on my face: Jason Soothing 84% Aloe Vera Mousturizing Creme. I bought it at Fred Meyers but any store with a "Natural" section should carry it. My skin can be dry and greasy at the same time (ew) but this lotion seems to work well.

 

Lastly, I think that the biggest determinant of skin health and blemishes is the food we eat. Here is a photo of the foods that I try to eat regularly and the ones that have the most astonishing effect are avocado, oranges, and spinach. Also, I recommend drinking water and sweating daily to keep your skin hydrated and clear.        

Apple Cider Vinegar, apples, orange, lemon, avocado and spinach.

           

HAIR:

Hair: My hair used to be really dry and frizzy. I started using Matrix Biolage Smoothing Shampoo/Conditioner. It is pretty expensive ($20/bottle) but Ross sometimes has deals and I think that it is worth the price if you are stuggling with frizzy hair. Since I started using this shampoo my hair has become shinier and softer! I put Biolage Exquisite Oil in my hair after showering which adds shine. Today I curled it and sprayed it with Aussie Sprunch hair spray which holds my hair in place without making it hard or sticky.

  
I'm sorry that these products tend to be on the more expensive end but I think they are worth the money, especially because you won't have to use as much concealer or powder with clearer skin! I think that health, as well as nice skin and hair, starts with what we eat and drink. If you just want to try an inexpensive change and see if your skin looks healthier I would start with adding some of the fruits and veggies I mentioned into your diet. If you try any of these products let me know what you think. I hope this is helpful (: