Who among us has never entertained the fantasy of being a natural beauty, with a complexion to die for and to never need the help of heavy cosmetics to hide behind?
Oooh, what a dream, isn’t it? But what if we were to tell you now that you can, with a bit of patience and a strong will power, make this dream into a reality? That’s right, so read on and be inspired.
Our Right To Be Beautiful
As women, it is our right to be beautiful. While we are all aware of the old adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, we also know that certain factors such as cleanliness, healthy skin, as well as a pleasant disposition all contribute to a person’s all-around attractiveness. Hence, it doesn’t necessarily have to be only about pretty features, hair length or color, or, even makeup! As long as we’re in the right frame of mind to understand what true beauty is all about, we can work towards being a dazzling, natural beauty, in the eyes of everyone!
Here are simple yet effective steps to take now, as you set off on this journey towards true and lasting natural beauty.
Exfoliate!
If beautiful skin is what you’re after, you cannot afford to skip this action, for it’s the quickest and most effective way to rid your skin of dead and dull cells, and make way for fresh new ones! Use a mild one if you wish to exfoliate daily, and keep a more heavy duty one for a weekly scrub!
Try this:
Nano White Polishing Renewal Exfoliator: Helps to rid the skin of blackheads and removes dead skin cells – Just massage for a minute for debris to surface in tiny lumps, and wash off! Also contains a natural antioxidant, Idebenone to fight off signs of aging.
Stay well hydrated, always
Drink up! Stick to a minimum of eight glasses of water (more on hotter days), to help your body eliminate wastes as well as toxins more effectively. Water, may we remind you, also keeps your skin looking fresher, livelier, plumper, and naturally dewy.
Use A Night Moisturizer, Diligently!
Make the most of your sleeping time with a good night cream which suits your skin type. While you sleep, your skin is repairing and rejuvenating itself, so why not give it a hand with a nourishing, deeply moisturising product? Use it each night before bed and soon you’ll be waking up looking and feeling naturally beautiful.
Here’s one to try:
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Moisture Rich Night Cream: Made with natural Cocoa Butter, Retinol and Vitamin E, you can look forward to smoother, more youthful skin with nightly use! 
Eat this, not that
Healthwise, you are what you eat. Beautywise however, your skin is what you feed it. So, start tucking in all those healthy, beautifying fruits, greens, nuts, seeds, whole grains, high quality meat and fish, lentils and tubers. Foods that help strengthen and protect your skin should contain lots of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fatty acids. One fool-proof way to go about this is to ensure you’re getting in all the colours of the rainbow on your plate, each day, every day! Just as important, stay away from sugary snacks, deep fried foods, and foods containing saturated fats. These are hardly ever from the naturally colorful food groups anyway, are they?
Drink Green Tea Everyday
Green tea is rich in ‘catechins’, a form of antioxidants that boosts blood circulation, bringing more nutrients to your skin. It also helps to prevent cell damage, which in turn, keeps your skin healthy and much better looking!
Never Neglect Your Neck!
Aren’t we all guilty of this, that is, to forgo our neck area when we’re busy cleansing, toning, moisturising, etc? Well, from now on, in the name of natural, true beauty, let’s change that! Make neck care an integral part of your beauty regime, and start showing off your well cared for decolletage!
Here’s what we’re checking out:
Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum: This lightweight, roll-on serum, with its Flex Lift Contour Technology helps to smoothen out fine lines and impart a visibly lifted and sculpted appearance when used routinely.
Behind a pretty smile
Taking great care of your pearly whites is a must if you wish to achieve and live out the status of natural beauty. After all, have you ever seen a beauty with stained or unsightly teeth? Other than taking care of your teeth by brushing and flossing, you might also want to consider teeth repair if you need them, for example, if you have holes in your teeth, plaque build-up, stains, ect. If braces are what you need, then by all means, go for it. In short, anything that will allow you to smile with confidence, that’s what you’ll probably need to do.
Brushing your teeth will be a joy with this:
Dbruz Sonic Toothbrush: With its sonic vibration, this modern and sleep toothbrush effectively deals with plaque and stains left behind by coffee and tartar build-up. Available in two variants: LUX and LITE. 
The power of touch: Massage your face
Using a good facial massage cream or facial oil, pamper your face with a good massage every other day. Done right, it will help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and impart a naturally radiant glow. If you’re unsure about facial massage techniques, check out how professionals do it on YouTube, and before long, you’ll be quite the pro yourself!
Mind your hair health (and style!)
No matter how busy you are, you should always find time to pamper your hair – wash, condition, nourish, style. Your hair, after all, is part of your overall beauty. Choose a hairstyle that suits your face, one that will make the most of your features, yet easy to maintain.
Here’s a shampoo worth trying out:
Tisserand Tea Tree+ Deep Cleansing Shampoo
A purifying shampoo enriched with tea tree oil, Rosemary oil as well as lemon oil for a head of soft, shiny, healthy hair. Made with no synthetic fragrances, SLES or parabens. 
