Category: Natural Health and Beauty Tips

1. Three Ways You Can Keep Self-Care Costs Down

   Posted on 9:00am Friday 26th Jul 2024

   Self-care is something that everyone needs to include in their routine. It doesn’t have to be something that takes up a huge amount of time, but it is a necessity for living a healthy life. Self-care means something different for everyone, and everyone will have a different excuse for not doing it. With the cost of living crisis being something that many are struggling with at the moment, the cost of self-care is one thing that people are using as an excuse to ignore. 

   

   Self-care doesn’t need to be expensive; in fact, it is possible to include it in your routine for free. Let’s have a look at some of the ways you can keep the costs of self-care to a minimum: 

   Get Yourself Moving

   There are many ways you can get yourself moving, and most of them cost you nothing. It’s all about finding ways to get your body moving that you enjoy. Moving your body is going to be easier, and you are more likely to do it if it’s something that you enjoy rather than thinking it’s a chore. The type of movement is going to be different for each person. Some people may enjoy going for a run; others might enjoy having a dance around the living room. Whatever way you like to move, it is a great form of self-care that doesn’t cost much. 

   Pamper Yourself 

   Yes, a pamper session can cost you an arm and a leg. However, there are ways that you can cut down the costs. You don’t need to head out to a spa, but if you do, think about having a look online for any offers or vouchers that you can use. If you want to have your hair done, think about asking the salon if they have any student hairdressers, you can often get a reduced price if you are happy to let them work on your hair. If you like to go and have your eyelashes, view details about some great options for doing it yourself at home. 

   Do A Hobby 

   One of the easiest ways you can get a little bit of self-care into your life without it costing too much is to spend some time doing a hobby. It can be anything that you enjoy doing. Running, cycling, sewing, dancing, reading, cooking- anything can be classed as a hobby if it’s something you can do for enjoyment. It could be that you love to bake, and baking a cake for your family and friends is something that makes you feel great and less stressed. Or it could be that you enjoy learning a new language or reading. Some hobbies may have some cost, but you can usually keep it to a minimum. 

   Do you have any other ways that you can keep the cost of self-care down? Are you going to include more self-care into your routine now that you know that you can reduce the cost? Please let us know in the comments below.

    

2. Daily Skincare Habits You Should Adopt This Year

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 12th Feb 2024

   Taking care of your skin isn’t just a winter task - you should focus on many of these factors all year round! Your skin has different needs depending on the season and so you may need to adapt your skincare at different times of the year.

   However, skincare needn’t be complicated either. In fact, we can make it very simple! You can adopt any of the daily skincare habits we’ve included below for better results this year. Beauty is more than skin deep, but we always feel better when our skin looks great! 

   

   Create and maintain a consistent skin care regimen

   If you cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin twice a day, this helps to keep your skin clean, protected and hydrated.  Additionally if you use good quality products containing ingredients that are suited to your skin type and skin care concerns, you will also start to notice that the condition, tone and overall appearance of your skin will improve on a long term basis. 

   If you have the time and spare cash, a professional facial every 4-6 weeks will give that extra boost to your own self care routine.

   Drink a Little More Water

   Everyone has their own water level need; the idea that you can just drink 2 litres of water a day and be fine just might not work in reality. 

   If you drink less than the recommended 2 litres per day, try drinking just a little more water per day and see how it makes you feel. Maybe another glass, either first thing in the morning or purchase a water bottle and sip small quantities throughout the day. 

   Use Sunscreen Every Day

   Caring for your skin isn’t just done indoors. You need to be aware of what you’re putting it through outside as well. All the best skincare habits take this into account, and that’s why this point has made it onto the list. 

   Wear a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen every day, even if it is cloudy or partly overcast. If you’re heading out, put some on, and take some with you to reapply if you’re going to be gone long. A handy sunscreen spray makes the stuff easy to apply and keeps your skin feeling and looking smooth. 

   Plus, sunscreen is a great mosturiser and can be applied underneath any makeup you’re wearing - you might just cut down some time on your morning beauty routine! 

   Don’t Overcleanse

   Try to avoid overcleansing your skin with products containing harsh ingredients such as alcohol which strip the natural oils from your skin.  This tip applies to all skin types, from dry to oily and in between.

   If you have naturally oily skin,  it’s easy to feel ‘oily’ and like your face is dirty. If you overcleanse with stripping ingredients your skin’s natural oils out, the sebacaceous glands that produce oil are going to work double time to replace it's natural sebum (oil) levels,

   This can lead to long term overproduction and a lot more blemishes you feel you have to cover up! 

   Some skincare habits will be better than others. Identifying the ones that work for you takes time and experimentation, but the tips above work generally well for everyone’s skin. 

   Until next time
   

   Zoe

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