The Beauty Basics

I am a true believer in beauty is from the inside out, and happiness shines through.
But We all need a helping hand in Our hectic lives, When it comes to Our hair and skin that we abuse 24/7
there is nothing like a bouncy blow dry or a deep exfoliation to lift the spirits, If you look good you feel great...!!! And with Summer on Our doorstep (just about if you live in Ireland!) it means more skin on show, longer days and later night so of course You want to look your best :)


Debs Rules Of Beauty

1) Know when to splurge and when to save, Ask yourself What good is it having an expensive foundation if your not taking care of that skin your trying to cover! Can not stress enough how important using good skincare brands is..!!

2) Take a high quality multi-vitamin everyday, drink at least 8 glasses of water and exercise.. good for the mind, body and soul (it shines through!) you could buy a whole MAC store it still won't cover up your sins..!

3) Don't smoke, dulls the skin along with all the health risk..!

4) Always use a factor, Sun damage is not sexy..!

5) Get your fair share of beauty sleep

6) LESS IS MORE, make-up, tan, hair styling just don't over do it, work with your natural beauty don't hide        
   it..!

7) Laugh.Relax.Enjoy life

8) Eyebrows really frame the face, skinny brows are a big no no..!

9) Get your hair trimmed on a regular basis to keep your locks healthy..!

10) Make time for yourself, weather its twenty mins to paint your nails or a spa day, you need to look after yourself, take a break, no excuses you deserve it..!!!


How do I improve my skin..??

Always cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize and use an SPF
With regards to skincare products, you have two options:

1) Spend the money on decent creams (avoid cosmetic brands, full of perfumes ect.)
2) Go the natural route and make at home lotions and potions DIY masks ect.

My personal favorite is Dermalogica,  products cost more than supermarket brands but has always worked for me, and being the World's number one skincare brand, it's well worth a try, no matter what your skin type..! Covers all skin concern..!
www.dermalogica.ie

I LOVE Dermalogica's Daily microfoliant, cannot stress how much exfoliation is a necessity and this product is great for Sensitive skin, Break out prone skin and well basically all skin types..!!

Skin no no's

Never pick at breakouts, as tempting as it is, when you pick, You can spread the contents deep into the oil gland which in turn causes infection and spreads breakouts

Make-up remover wipes strip the skins natural protective layer, only use when you really need to (after a night out on the tiles!!)

Avoid cheap brands, especially for your face as a wise Woman once told me 'buy cheap, pay twice'


Natural Remedies 


For breakouts tea tree oil is AMAZING available at most health shops, Be careful as it can dry your skin so always apply directly to spot with a cotton bud..!!

For Dehydrated skin, Mix 2 drops of lavender oil with baking soda and water until it becomes a paste, Apply to face leave for 5 mins, rinse and moisturize

For Dull skin, Put aloe vera gel in the freezer for 20 mins pat it on your face for ten mins, rinse



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Love Debs
xXx

Good enough for you xXx

Did you ever just feel your not good enough...?

Like no matter what, Your best just isn't enough and no matter how hard you try there's always someone who has something negative to say criticising, that brings you down, and you can't live up to people's expectations.

Well I have anyway, there's been many occasions were I have felt worthless and not good enough...but usually it's not you that's the problem it's the ones who judge that have a problem...not with you, but with themselves..!

When I was quite young, I learned a valuable lesson that in fact, no matter what..you are always on your own, you have to be independent and you have to love yourself in order for others to love you (sounds a bit negative, but the truth hurts!) So you really don't need to live up to anyone else's standards but your own :-)

Like We all go through little tests in life, they either make or break you.. I can honestly put my hands up where I'm at a stage in my life that I don't need anyone, I want people there, yes I'm insecure at times and an occasional needy bitch (lets be honest who isn't) but the point I'm getting to here is you should be proud of yourself, and all your accomplishments big or small, because you are deadly (yes you!) if somebody tries to tell you different welllll darling you don't need that negativity in your life...!! Usually any bad things to happen to you are blessings in disguise, they give you fire in your belly and some get up and go :-) I know that's what gives me my drive anyway..!

If you've ever been a bit depressed, you will know how important positivity is, like usually when you peel back a few layers and simplify any problem you will realise that it's easily solved. We all get down and stressed over such silly things that might not even happen.

Appreciate what you have, who your surrounded by and what you've done and I promise you will soon be smiling, for every bad thing I'm sure you can come up with at least three good..!

There is no better feeling than not giving a fuck about others opinions (excuse the French!) and being comfortable in your own skin, knowing who you are and where your going with it..!

Remember head up, shoulders back, don't slouch because you have nothing to be ashamed of..!

Again I'd like to thank anyone who reads my little thoughts on the blog xx

Love Debs
xXx

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