How To Get Naturally Radiant Skin

This topic is sure to get a few interested parties. Who doesn't want what the title say? Every lady everywhere wants to look gorgeous without piling on the makeup. Having beautiful, youthful looking skin boosts the self-esteem no matter who it is. So continue reading to find out some of the secrets to naturally radiant skin at any age.

Firstly you need to build yourself a facial care routine, this will make sure that your skin stays gorgeous all the time and not just occasionally. Following these simple and effective steps will most certainly give the skin you’re looking for.

1.    Wash Your Face Before Bed

Dirt, oil and makeup residue build up and stick to your skin during the course of the day, so incorporating washing away the day in your bedtime regime will help. By washing your face before you go to bed, you’re making sure that your pores aren’t clogged which can cause acne whilst you sleep, this can also stop the spread of bacteria on your pillow hence keeping your face clean night after night.

Try to avoid soaps that strip all the natural oils from your face. The aim is to keep those oils and just wash away all the dirt and grime of the day. So go for the more gentler soaps instead. When washing the soap off, avoid rubbing your face too hard with a washcloth, instead splash water on in small amounts. Pat dry your face with a towel and all done.

Also don’t forget to cleanse your neck and chest as well, as these are important areas.

2. Use Toner If It’s Needed

Toner’s only really needed to help remove excess oil and dirt from the skin. So it’s only needed in areas that accumulate more oil and is prone to breakouts. If toner is needed then go for Witch Hazel products. Witch Hazel is a natural toner that will help to eliminate and unnecessary chemicals going into your skin.

If you need toner the best way to apply is by putting a few drops on the end of a cotton ball or pad and gently wiping over your face until all the dirt is gone.

3. Moisturise

When choosing which moisturiser is best, it’s recommended that you use a lighter moisturiser for the daytime and a heavier one for night time. The reason for the lighter one during the day is so that it doesn’t clog your pores too badly. The heavier one at night is to help repair the skin during the night while you sleep to help prevent premature wrinkles.

Also you need to consider the seasons, choosing the light moisturisers for summer and slightly heavier ones for winter. Natural moisturisers with glycerine are better because this helps attract water to keep your skin hydrated. And remember to pay attention to your neck and chest as these areas are prone to getting dry and wrinkled as they get forgotten.

4. Exfoliate At Least Once A Week

This step is important as it helps you to remove dead skin cells and makes your skin even more susceptible to receiving all those nutrients that it gets from the other above steps. Any exfoliate that you choose should have fine grains, such as bamboo or pumice.

When applying your exfoliate be sure to rub it in gently in circular motions. Once you’ve done this then start then use a cleanser, rubbing it into your face the same way as the exfoliate. This promotes blood circulation and this will also remove any excess dirt, makeup or oil.

5.  Sun Protection

The last thing to ensure naturally radiant skin is of course sun protection. Even the briefest of time in the sun without any sun protection is damaging your skin. Always be sure to apply a light sunscreen to your skin before going out. The recommended SPF is about 35. Anything higher than that is not really needed. If you don’t want to wear sunscreen all the time then consider a moisturiser with some SPF rating in it already.

So ladies what are you waiting for? Follow these simple and important steps and get on your way to have gorgeous, naturally radiant skin. Your friends will be begging you for your secrets!

All Natural Tanning Oil

Well ladies summer’s nearly upon us, so now’s the time to start thinking tan. When talking about tans most women will head off to the local shopping centre and browse the beauty shops and grab any brand name tanning oil. Some women will even head off to their nearest tanning salon and paying copious amounts of money on expensive spray tans. If this is you, then this article is for you. You’ll learn how to make yourself and your friends the envy of the beach!

The following recipes will give you a beautiful even tan with healthy colour and keep your skin healthy as well. Some of the oils you can use already have natural SPF in them so you won’t need to smother on too much sunscreen causing your skin to absorb less vitamin D, which you can only obtain through sun exposure. When you’re out enjoying the sun for about 10-15 mins a day there’s no need to have any SPF on your skin as this also blocks your skin from absorbing enough vitamin D.

With all this talk about SPF, some of you might ask what is SPF? Well SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. This means the amount of time you can stay in the sun without getting sunburnt without any protection on your skin. For example, SPF 15 means you can stay out in the sun 15 times longer than you could without any sun protection. So in saying that, depending on how much SPF you need will depend on which of the following oils you want to use.

• Raspberry Seed Oil: SPF 25-35
• Carrot Seed Oil: SPF 30-40
• Sandalwood Oil: SPF 30
• Avocado Oil: SPF 4-15
• Olive Oil: SPF 2-10
• Lavender Oil: SPF 6
• Wheat Germ Oil: SPF 20
• Coconut Oil: SPF 2-8
• Macadamia Nut Oil: SPF 6

So you need to also consider your skin type as well when picking which oils to use. For example, those of you with naturally darker skin, olive and avocado oils would work best for you as they have a lower SPF. It’s a fact that people who come from the Mediterranean have traditionally used olive oil for tanning as it gives them an exquisitely dark tan. In saying that ladies with naturally olive skin may wish to use a higher SPF oil such as Raspberry or Carrot Seed oil. 

When picking your oils be conscious of only obtaining the best quality oils you can, this makes all the difference when it comes to making your tanning oil. The better quality oils, the better the SPF for each oil. You can also add a bronze mica powder to your tanning oil to give you a beautiful bronzed look.

Here’s two examples of Homemade Tanning Oils to help guide you.

Dark Tanning Oil

You’ll need:

¼ cup of Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons of Avocado Oil

½ Teaspoon Raspberry Seed Oil

½ Teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil

Optional Ingredients

8 Drops Sandalwood Oil

8 Drops Lavender Oil

1 Teaspoon Bronze Mica Powder

Method: Combine all the Oils well with the Bronze Mica Powder (optional). Store the oils in a dark coloured container. Before use be sure to shake the container before application. This tanning oil is recommended for mild sin exposure.

Light Tanning Oil

You’ll need:

½ Cup Wheat Germ Oil

½ Cup Macadamia Nut Oil

8 Drops Lavender Oil

5 Drops Sandalwood Oil

2 Drops Carrot Seed Oil

Method: Combine all the Oils well. Store the oils in a dark coloured container. Before use be sure to shake the container before application. This tanning oil is recommended for mild sin exposure.

 Now you’ve made your oil here’s some quick tips and need-to-knows about your natural homemade tanning oil.

1.   1.  Your homemade tanning oil should not be used as sunscreen

Remember your tanning oil is just that a tanning oil. It should not be used for anything but a mild sun protectant. When choosing your oils remember to test a small patch on your skin to find out which combination works best for you.

2.    2. Sunburn should be avoided

Having sunburn hurts and is not healthy. So put simply avoid getting burnt. Don’t spend long periods of time out in the sun, especially if you have sensitive skin. Test your skin by starting at 30-45mins a day. The important thing to remember is that everyone is different.

3.   3. Your tanning oil isn’t magic!

This just means unless you can tan then your tanning oil won’t magically give you a tan.

4.   4.  Always Keep your tanning Oil in a dark Container

Some of you will be wondering why the homemade natural tanning oil recipes state to put your tanning oil in a dark container. The reason for this is that natural oils oxidise, which means the oil loses some of its medical qualities.

5.    5. Oils Attract the Sun

Obviously the idea of having tanning oil is to tan but beware that the oils will attract the sun more which means there’s an increase of burning faster. Following guideline number 2 will help with this issue.  

So what are you waiting for? Ladies is time to tan up the natural way for gorgeous looking tanned skin for the summer months with not nasty orange appearances or expensive and sometimes toxic spray tans. Be the envy of the beach!