Beauty editor: Here are seven new-year beauty tips that will cost you nothing
“Incorporating facial massage into your routine can enhance circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and relieve tension in facial muscles, all of which contribute to a radiant complexion”
It's January.
Whether you're still paying back Christmas excesses or engaging in a low-buy year, there's plenty you can do to engage your inner beauty fiend without spending a dime.
The free, quick way to combat a number of beauty concerns.
If you have curly hair, steam can help to hydrate and give bounce.
It helps hair masks to penetrate deeper. It opens pores and allows face masks to really get in there. And, bonus tip, it also smoothes party outfits.
So, in theory, if you stand in the bathroom with a hair mask and your clothes hung while the shower runs, you’re pretty much halfway to a perfect look?
“Pillowcases and facecloths need to be washed regularly,” facialist Sherna Malone shares.
“Also makeup brushes and beauty blenders. Regular cleaning helps prevent the build-up of bacteria, oils and old makeup, which can lead to breakouts or skin irritation.”
And while we’re discussing bedtime…
Most of us sleep on our sides or backs, but compressing one’s face into your pillow all night isn’t doing your skin any favours. If you can, try sleeping on your back instead.
“Good sleep is essential for skin health as it promotes cell regeneration, boosts collagen production, and reduces inflammation, all of which helps improve the appearance of your complexion,” Malone continues.
Another reason to priortise some shut eye.
We touch our faces all the time – even though we largely aren't aware we are doing it.
And while covid-19 gave us some great lessons in hand-washing, many of us have fallen off the bandwagon when it comes to upkeep.
Washing your hands properly and regularly helps to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria that we pick up from doorknobs, phones, keyboards and toilet flushes…
So do yourself a favour, and grab the soap.
“Incorporating facial massage into your routine can enhance circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, and relieve tension in facial muscles, all of which contribute to a radiant complexion,” facialist and owner at Floraison, Dawn Hill shares.
“The best part is that you don't need pricey products or gadgets; your hands are your most valuable tools."
"While cleansing or applying your night oil, take a few minutes to gently massage your face using circular motions, moving up the face, focusing on the jawline, cheeks and ending at the forehead.”
“Blackheads on your nose are normal,” Ultraceuticals National Trainer Michelle Ryan shares.
“Over-squeezing can enlarge pores and push debris further into the skin. Obsessively checking your skin only leads to unnecessary picking and stress. As well as this, picking at acne can lead to infections, scarring, and more breakouts."
Instead, treat spots with appropriate skincare to heal the skin without causing further damage.
Apply ice to sore, red spots to make them appear smaller in a pinch.
Improving the absorption of many of your skin-care products can be made simple: just apply them to a damp face.
After washing with warm water, our skin is generally damp and our blood vessels are vasodilated.
Therefore, when we apply serums and other products at this time, we improve their absorption and efficacy.
Please do not do this with retinols or actives – that will end in pain.
"I often incorporate multi-use makeup products as it can streamline your kit, spark creativity, and save you money,” MaxFactor ambassador Sara Hill shares.
The brand's 2000 Calorie Lip Glaze Full Shine Lip Gloss in shade Melting Ice can be used "as a lip gloss, cheek highlighter, or on the eyelids to create a wet, glossy eye look," she suggests.
Or try using your cream blush not just on the cheeks, but to the lips for a natural stain.
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