If you have been feeling bored and uninterested in your current beauty routine, you’ve come to the right place for inspiration. We’ve got a few tips, tricks, and ideas for how to get you out of that rut and back on the runway (metaphorically, of course). We’re going to cover hair, skin, make-up and a few bonus lifestyle tips that’ll leave you feeling great. Let’s get into some of the best kept beauty secrets that you’ll wish you would’ve known sooner.
Hair
If you have been feeling stuck in a rut lately, chances are you’ve probably tried just about every product that you could get your hands on. Sometimes the best thing you can do when stuck in a rut is to try and further understand the products we are already using. Let’s look at a product that we should all already be using, which is conditioner. So, what does conditioner do exactly? Besides the obvious, conditioners are an important part of replacing the moisture that gets stripped away during shampooing. When we wash our hair, our strands are left without a coating of healthy oils to protect them from damage. Using a conditioner can prevent your hair from breakage and keep your locks long and strong. If you are not already conditioning your hair, let this be your sign to start.
If you already use conditioner, are you using it the correct way for your hair type? People with particularly dry or damaged hair should let their conditioner sit for a few minutes in the shower to lock in moisture. If you have oily hair, you should only be applying conditioner to the ends of your hair. People with thick hair should use conditioner all over while avoiding the roots and those with curly hair should use it from mid-length to the ends. Learning how to properly use this standard product can really help you up your hair game.
Skin
Skin can be tricky for many of us. If you have breakout prone skin, you may be weary of trying new products, especially on your face. Additionally, make people find that their skin looks better when they are using fewer products on it. The tip here is to look at other areas that could be causing problems for your skin. A big one is pillowcases due to how much time our skin comes in contact with them. Not only is it important to make sure that you are washing your pillowcases regularly, but you can also benefit from getting pillowcases that are specifically for breakout prone skin. Check out these pillow cases that are naturally thermoregulating to prevent 99.9% of bacterial growth. Since bacteria is what is largely responsible for our breakouts, these are specifically designed to help ease those issues.
If you are breakout prone with dry skin, you are going to need to use a solid moisturizer. It is normal to feel distrusting of moisturizers when your skin is sensitive and acne prone, however finding the right product can make all the difference. This clear skin oil is specifically formulated to help prevent breakouts. It is also known to help balance oily skin, so even if you don’t have dry skin, this product will work for you. If you haven’t tried skin oils yet, trust us you’re going to love them compared to the standard moisturizer.
Body
We all love a good bath. Settling into a warm bubble bath with a glass of wine and some scented candles is the ultimate way to relax. Switch things up by treating yourself to some new scrubs, bubble bath or bath bombs. There is no shortage of amazing smelling, super cute Valentine’s day bath products on the market right now so make sure to pick some up before the season is over!
Make-Up
If you are feeling stuck in a rut with make-up products, we have the perfect solution for you. Try out a beauty subscription box if you are feeling bored. These boxes come with an assortment of sample size products for you to try out each month. A subscription box is a great way to get experience with a wide variety of products that you wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Then if you find something you really like you can purchase the full size and if you don’t like something at least you didn’t have to waste money on the full size to find out! Just one box can give you the inspiration you need to get out of a make-up rut.
Internal Beauty
Not all beauty is external. Taking care of your body and living a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in your physical and mental health and can improve your skin and hair. Here’s a couple ways that you can change up your health and fitness routine.
· Diet: If you are feeling bored with your current diet or meal plans, try switching it up a bit by making small modifications to your current routine. There are many celebrities who are vegan that are starting to inspire others to try out eating fewer animal products. Doing something like meatless Mondays or a flexitarian diet is a great way to change things up without turning your entire routine upside down.
· Vitamins: Taking a multivitamin is something that many of us do daily. However, there are also vitamin formulas that target things specifically like digestive, cognitive, or heart health. Even vitamins that can help with low energy or pain relief exist. If you have never been checked for vitamin deficiencies, consider taking this step. Many people don’t realize that they have deficiencies that are affecting them daily. Talk to your doctor to see if you should be supplementing for anything specific. Then incorporate this into your routine by taking vitamins at night before bed to stay consistant.
Get Out of That Rut!
Now that you’ve got some inspiration to go off, it’s time to change up your routine! Once you establish something fresh and new in your beauty regimen you are sure to feel like a rock star once again!