How do you keep yourself looking beautiful?

TempestTcup · 2013-11-12T18:05:34+00:00

im hardly beautiful but i try to keep myself looking appealing

i havent been in the sun since 1985 and at 44 i REALLY dont have a wrinkle on my face. i am getting a pronounced labionasal line and a little jowling from loss of cheek fullness, its inevitable
i dont drink or smoke or do drugs
i use a halloxyl based eye schmutz, an alpha hydroxy resurfacing cream and a moisturizer with all the fashionable ingredients like matrixyl and argirilene etc. i researched all these ingredients and feel theres something to them. i cant promise im not imagining it, but i feel they are doing wonders for my skin
shower, makeup and hair done EVERY day without fail
i work out every single day if possible, rest days come from life forcing me not to, not planned
smile smile smile
long hair

edit: id like to add that this is not just for my husband, being in a form of sales that involves me having to get and keep my own customers by sheer force of my personality, appearance is really important

TempestTcup · 2013-11-12T18:19:01+00:00

I intermittent fast most days, and only eat dinner with my husband. Breakfast is raw heavy cream in my coffee and lunch is usually either bone broth or hot green tea. I've found that I really don't need as much food as I did when I was younger.

I set my alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning and do 15 kettlebell swings, 15 pulls on my ancient SoloFlex, 15 squats, and 15 twists (with 2 10lb weights I hold them out from my body and twist my upper torso as far to the right as possible and then to the left). Sometimes I repeat the process, but really once a day does the job just fine - no more muffin-top!

Working out in the evening always keeps me awake.

mrsggg · 2013-11-12T18:36:19+00:00

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2013-11-12T18:54:48+00:00

daily make up/hygiene/clothing: Jergens all purpose face cream + sun screen. Makeup (mostly drug store stuff; covergirl, maybelline, etc) which consists of BB cream, concealer, loose powder, eyeliner, mascara, red or coral lipstick. Spritz sort of fruity body spray in my hair and on body. Hair is kinda longer than chin length bob (shorter in back, longer in front) with asymmetrical bangs. Not too much styling there besides changing up my part or curling the ends. Clothing runs fashionable to business casual; skinny jeans with flats and a blazer, sweater dresses with knee high boots, high-waist pants with tucked in blouse and high-heeled booties, etc. I try to look classy and feminine so in the winter months I wear a belted wool coat with cute accents (this winter its military flair, last winter it was bows), paired with 'lady gloves' and a cute scarf or hat if the weather calls for it. Casual nighttime/lounging clothing is usually a spaghetti strap tank top with yoga pants or booty shorts.

daily diet and exercise: I eat about 2 meals a day, breakfast and a large dinner. I try to keep it healthy by subtly inserting vegetables into dinner (if my husband had his way it would meat+cheese+carb all day everyday). Snack on fruits, drink lots of water, have the occasional splurge about once a month (mostly less). Power yoga or Pilates about 4 times a week with a hardcore session (1.5 hours or more) on Saturday or Sunday. Daily cardio from sprinting to the bus and train (ALWAYS sprinting to the train, lol). I'm naturally petite/thin but I currently weigh 10lbs less (and look much more toned) than I did in high school with this regime.

That's my daily upkeep, incidental upkeep is every 6-8 weeks I get my hair relaxed and trimmed by my mother. I'm biracial, so the only person who 'gets' my hair texture is my mother. From what I hear Dominican stylists 'get' biracial hair as well, but they are hard to find in the midwest (even in Chicago!). I don't bother with mani/pedis or anything like that, seems kinda pointless plus my aunt lost her toe nails from a pedicure gone wrong. Occasionally I'll paint my nails or toes, but only if I'm bored and I happen to think of it.

FleetingWish · 2013-11-12T17:47:29+00:00

Skincare

Well, I'll skip skincare, because I haven't figured that one out yet. I have an acne problem, and nothing I've tried has worked yet, including getting prescription medication. I'll be looking forward to reading other people's tips on that.

Diet

No sweets, treats, or candies. No sugar sweetened drinks, no soda, no juice, no alcohol. These are all full of sugar, and have no nutritious value. Overall a diet low in sugar, a lot of packaged foods are full of sugar, so I spend a lot of time picking out my food to get the option that has the least sugar in it.

In addition to keeping my sugar intake low, I keep my calorie count low. I restrict myself to around 1,200 calories every day.

Fitness

4 days a week I take an hour long walk on the beach. Beach terrain is good for calf muscles. While doing so I carry a 20lb weighted backpack.

Once in a while I will do extra with my SO. Last weekend the two of us went on a 6 mile hike, in addition to my regular cardio that week.

I have so far I lost around 20lbs on my diet and fitness routine, I'm getting warm to having the flat belly I've always wanted.

Hair

I have thick curly hair, so that affects my hair care routine. I wash my hair nearly every day.

In the shower

I use the curly-girl method. It involves not use shampoo because the sulfates in the shampoo dries out my hair, and using conditioners with no silicons or water soluble silicones. I use suave naturals coconut conditioner (coconut is good for curls) and use it as though it was a shampoo. Then condition my hair with Aussie conditioner, leave it in while I do other shower stuff, like soap, etc. Then I use a wide toothed comb and detangle my hair (no hair brush because the more you separate the curls, the more frizz you're going to get). Then I wash out my hair, create my part, comb again, and put a little bit of my Aussie in as a leave in conditioner.

Out of shower

I use shea moisture curl smoothie, and finger it through my hair. After that I use Moroccan Curling Perfection Defining Cream and do the same thing. Then I let my curls air dry all night, I flip them over the pillow, turn on the fan, and go to sleep.

Morning

Normally my curls look pretty good, but sometimes there will be some curls strangely out of place due to sleeping on them. If they need maintenance, I just spray some water on them (which I keep in an old Shea Moisture Spray Bottle to use up the last bit of formula and coconut smell in the bottle).

Overall, I'm very happy with the results of my hair, my hair is much healthier, much less frizzy, and soft to the touch. I would say my hair is about an 8.5 out of how I would ideally like it to look. So, there's room for improvement, but overall I'm fairly satisfied with my routine.

sugarcrush · 2013-11-12T18:58:55+00:00

Skincare: Currently I wash, tone, moisturize twice a day. This has kept my face pretty much blemish free. I don't feel like hiding when I'm not wearing makeup anymore. I still have large pores though and dark circles :/ I would rate my skin a 5/10.

Haircare: I have very ringlet-y curls. Sulfate free shampoo, rich conditioner, and weekly deep conditioning with coconut oil. I have finally settled down into some ltr product relationships so I'm very happy with my hair currently :)

General other beauty: Brush teeth and more importantly FLOSS! Flossing has actually made my teeth whiter. I shave every day. After my shower I moisturize with argan oil and it makes my skin so silky. I also sugar scrub myself once a week. It's my favorite day!

Makeup: my husband actually is kind of iffy about makeup. He doesn't really care if I wear it or not, and sometimes it annoys him when I put it on because that's an extra 5-10 mins it takes me to get ready. When I do wear it, I definitely go for the natural "no-makeup makeup" look. I usually just wear tinted moisturizer, concealer, a blush/bronzer combo that makes me all glowy, and mascara.

Diet: I follow a mostly paleo/whole foods diet. I got serious about fitness and nutrition a couple months ago and started tracking my food. I was actually not eating enough (maybe 1000 calories a day) and was getting hardly any protein. I started tracking my food every day and I feel much better now, I have much more energy and lost weight despite eating more calories. I aim for 2000 calories a day (probably ends up being 1800 net after exercise) and 120 grams of protein. Cheat day once a week or less if we go out with friends or family and I will eat a bunch of carbs. I only drink water and occasionally alcohol because we love good beer! Maybe 2-3 drinks per week and it is calculated into my calorie intake.

Fitness: Right now I'm following the strong curves program, which is mostly heavy lifting with an emphasis on getting an amazing butt :). I don't really need to lose weight, so I'm going for a body recomp. I really enjoy it and it is definitely working! I'm about 2/3 done with the beginners section.

2013-11-12T23:27:18+00:00

Hair:

I have thick curly hair so I smother it in leave in conditioner and oil and wash it every other day. I keep it longer and don't thin it out.

Eyebrows:

I get them waxed once every other month

Skin:

I use a prescription topical cream for acne

Body hair:

Shave regularly.

Body

I walk every day and try to do a 700 calorie burn once a week and abs and arms once/ twice a week. During breaks I work out 6days/ wk with 3 700 calorie burns and 3 days of muscles.

My diet is regular but vegetarian with limited sweets and moderate portion sizes and a lot of vegetables and fruits

I also shower every day and wear sunscreen in the sun and wear light make up.

Katyara · 2013-11-13T04:57:49+00:00

Oh boy....I knew this was going to come up and you girls are gunna kill me.

Alright

Diet: Yeah um. thankfully that's one thing I don't battle. Nary a twinkie has passed these lips, can't eat fast food to save my life and I am really fond of making home made meals. My favorite foods are things like salmon and artichoke hearts. But Betterhalf does have times where he would like to focus his dietary habits so the fact I don't really need to just means I can focus on what he tries to edit out.

fitness: So, my BMI is great. But because of my hobbies and a 'floating patella' I DO have to maintain a certain muscle tone. Not in a 'bulk' kind of way, but toned and able to swing steel and spear during the summer. I do weight training with resistance bands during winter, Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi because it makes my legs and tendons so very happy. I can't count how many times he's walked in on me sprawled and stretched with my forehead to the floor in the morning. Sometimes the damp weather kicks the tendons up. He tells me I am better then the weather channel :P

I DO wear an ace brace when I fight and just wrap a patch of rabbit fur around it when I have to maintain a certain period look.

Hair: I tame the mane with clips back and various half braid styles, including french braid. I've gone from starberry blondish to blood red. He LOVES it. Google Mara Jade. That's how I keep it. The wash is the scent he likes for hair that can get oily. I say wash and condition every other day. I do the eyebrow wax every 2 or 3 weeks or so. Shave all year around, without fail. I HATE body hair on me.

Skin care is a bit tricky. I'm blessed with not having overdry or sensitive skin. I use a face scrub daily and a deep cleansing mask once a week. It's very light blue and when it dries before I take it off I look like Emperor Palpatine. I actually grabbed my black cloak and chased my son around the house the first time I put it on. I'm a horrible Mom ;) I also use the stridex pads if I am feeling like I just need a refresher during the day. It can get really humid out here.

Makeup generally depends the occasion. Light during the day but I am trying various color eyeshadow to bring out more blue then the green.

Bakerofpie · 2013-11-12T17:18:41+00:00

I color my hair every few weeks and let my husband choose from a list of colors. I started the oil cleansing method on my face several months ago and I LOVE it. I got off of hormonal birth control because I am naturally quite slim and it added an extra few pounds that were really difficult to keep off. I used to do weekly at-home facials but really haven't needed to since I started oil cleansing.

valkyrieone · 2013-11-13T21:52:17+00:00

Diet: I eat what is healthy and what makes my body feel good. I have a sweet tooth but everything is fine in moderation. I try to eat lots of fruits and veggies or eat a yogurt if I have random cravings. favorite snack: Celery and peanut butter. High protien, low carb.

Fitness: At least 30 minutes of Cardio (5k of running/elyptical or more), 5 minute ab workout, and 20-40 minutes of weights or HIIT workout 3-5 times a week. I also take a pole dancing class once/twice a week and walk my dog for at least 30 minutes a day in addition.

hair: I have thick, course/normal hair. It doesnt get oily easily and I only wash it every other or every second day. I can get away with 3 days if I haven't sweat a lot and have had minimal physical activity. Sounds gross, but ive gone a week before it even got slightly oily (this was a long time ago). I stick to TIGI hair products. They seem to treat my mane pretty well.

skincare: I haven't been blessed with the best skin, but I am a believer in sun screen. Everyday, on my face, neck, and hands. Those are the things that show age the most. I use rubbing alcohol for any messy breakouts and use a non comodegenic (spelling) lotion to help keep from it all drying out and a benzyol peroxide spot treatment. Neosporane or like product helps with redness and scarring. I wax my woman parts area every 3 to 4 weeks and shave the rest.

luscious_lannister · 2013-11-14T19:14:27+00:00

I stay out of the sun, use a strict skin care regime daily, shower and wax my body daily, take good care of my hair, and basically do everything I can to keep myself looking good sans-makeup (not my cup of tea). I also bike everywhere so I can keep toned and thin.

Diet is also very important, so I try to eat healthy every day, restrict myself to less than 1500 calories a day and only eat desserts on weekends. Smoothies make for great fruit-blasts for breakfast!

I also don't drink, and only smoke marijuana occasionally.

I'm kind of a tryhard with this stuff, but I like to think it's worth it.

No_disintegrations · 2013-11-14T23:53:26+00:00

Guy here, but you cand do three simple things that keep you looking young: wear sunscreen, moisturize daily, and drink lots of water.

I'm 27 and still get carded.

pinkantlers · 2013-11-23T01:55:09+00:00

really enjoyed reading this. Got loads of areas that are a 'work in progress' kinda thing. One thing i love doing is my nails, it's a small thing but makes me feel put together and groomed if my nails look nice. Plus my SO sometimes likes to pick out the colour so that's fun. Oh and I'm growing my hair out really long, it's almost at boob length :D

SoftHarem · 2013-11-12T19:49:51+00:00

DO WORK Y'ALL

MrsStrom · 2013-11-12T18:16:56+00:00

Hair: Super gentle shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner. After towel drying my hair Beautifying Serum by Euphoria.

Skin: Balancing cleanser for combination skin can't remember the brand or coconut oil and hot water.

Nails: at home gel with french manicure.

Weight: keto/paleo and exercise.

In the next ten years I will probably get the breast lifting surgery with small implants to perk the sisters back up and will begin considering other invasive means to maintain my looks.

Lady_Motido · 2013-11-13T17:01:57+00:00

I'm of Scottish descent with freckles and very curly auburn hair down to nearly the middle of my back. I don't protect my skin from the sun and spend an average amount of time outdoors. I just turned 44 and do not have wrinkles. I do however have white hair and do not color my hair as requested by my husband and children because they all think it looks awesome. The white is in a patch to the left of my bangs and the rest is barely noticeable and seems to be evenly distributed throughout my hair making it look a bit like highlights.

I do not use any store bought products as I am very sensitive to perfumes and chemicals. We make our own soap and I make my own lip balm and moisturizers. I exfoliate religiously and only wash my hair about once a week with my homemade soap and I do an apple cider vinegar rinse approx. every third day. I use a very large toothed comb while my hair is still very wet and let it air dry. I spritz my hair with water to rejuvenate my curls. My hair was extremely dry before I stopped using shampoo and after I started this regimen my hair is really soft and shiny.

I do not wear makeup, ever; my husband hates makeup and anything that isn't natural looking. We are very "earthy" kind of people.

I always wear gloves whenever cleaning bathrooms, dishes anything that might cause me to have contact with cleaners. This I have noticed has kept my hands and nail beds/cuticles really nice. I keep my nails long and maintain them myself.

I'm fairly active and only recently have found that I should concentrate on an actual exercise regimen because my lady bits seem to be heading a bit more south than I am comfortable with so I am actively looking at step exercises and isometrics as well to begin with (I have a back injury which makes exercising a bit tricky) I'm very fortunate that my body reacts instantly to any type of exercise with immediate noticeable results. We often go walking on a rocky beach which is really nice light exercise and romantic too ;)

My diet is keto/paleo, I stay away from processed foods. I eat only whole foods; meat, fruit, nuts and veggies and always cooked from scratch. NO SUGAR I also use supplements; vitamins and minerals. I do not smoke, drink alcohol or take any drugs (legal or otherwise) with the exception of a pain med if my back goes out but only if absolutely necessary. I'm always looking to improve my health and life, keeping an open mind and with age comes a few more surprises such as menopause and health issues(eyes-glasses, bone density-osteoporosis, breasts-mammograms etc) so I try to keep current with all that stuff as much as possible.

Title	How do you keep yourself looking beautiful?
Author	little_red_
Upvotes	13
Comments	61
Date	November 12, 2013 4:50 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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