So I thought about the lessons I have learned and here are a few of them :
1 - WATER
I used to think water was optional and diet coke was essential for a healthy body. Now I cannot get enough water. I drink pints of it. This has led to a better more hydrated skin and a healthier body. Drink it by the pint if you can. This will also help with aging, energy and hangovers. I also mist my face with water as well which is poured into small spray containers.
2 - DECENT MOISTURISER
I cannot have enough moisturiser. I go barefaced on my days off from work and re apply moisturiser several times a day. I bring it with me on flights. I apply serums during the day. It is worth investing in a good expensive one which is suited to your skin type and troubles. I swear by Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Oil. It has saved me from product burn (where a product has stripped your skin of oil because its more harsh then it should be) and from extremely dry skin.
3 - DON'T FEAR COLOR
There is a limited time in a girl's life where she can pull off the purple glitter eyeshadow and purple lip combo. Own it and work it while you can. Clubbing and bars in general are much more fun when you are wearing your emotions on your face. I don't miss the days where I had more make-up then sense on my face but now, I wear the shades and the glitters that accurately reflect where my head is at. Every girl should have at least one lipstick that you have to have a drink first in order to wear.
I avoid the sun when I can. I wear a strong SPF when on holiday and all my make-up has SPF in it. Granted not a strong SPF but I'm only walking from one building to another. This is the reason I avoid sunbeds. Sunbeds are a hotbed of hell. If you want the wrinkled skin of a leather faced Jordan then I suggest you try it. Why not. Otherwise, stay away and avoid it. I don't sunbathe either. I don't mind being pale - it's my skin color. If you wanna tan, fake it.
5 - TAKE TIME OFF
I work a lot, I study a lot and I also do a lot of other things too. This is the reason why my nights where I sit and watch junk TV and do a facial - are the best nights ever. As I am single, I sit in bed and apply product to my face and enjoy it. I don't need to justify that to anyone. I will clean my face, exfoliate, wear a mask, clean this off, apply serum and generally clean every last pore. I also do my nails. I go to bed rested and happy with this.
6 - MORE IS NOT MORE, IT IS LESS.
When I was younger, I loved a good strong coverage from a foundation. I wanted to feel as if my skin was a smooth one color with no texture. As I have gotten older, I have learned the lesson that skin is more healthy when you can see freckles, pores and texture. I want my skin dewy, healthy and shiny. A strong foundation will also clog pores and destroy your chances of being spot free as well. I do still have a strong coverage foundation but it is something that I wear on a night out only. If I have to do foundation then I wear something water based and light like Face and Body or an all in one light coverage like a BB cream.
7 - TAKE A DAY OFF
I will not wear make-up going to college. I'm not trying to impress anyone or be noted for my mad skills at eyeliner so I use my college days to let my skin breathe. If I need a bit of something then I use a light powder. This gets in the way of me applying moisturiser at my desk - no really, I actually do that. I like to get a good shiny happy face going! I wear so much make-up for work that I enjoy my days off where I don't have to worry about my eyeliner, my foundation or my lipstick running, smearing or working its way onto my chin. I don't care because no one but the lady who sells me coffee or my office buddies see my face. I am not there to be noted for my awesome make-up but my awesome mental skills instead. My face is delighted about having a break.
8 - KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE.
It is worth noting what your skin is like. If its dry then you'll know not to use products for oily skin. Trust me on this one. I recently bought a MASSIVE bottle of cleanser designed for oily skin. Determined not to waste my money - I used it. Big mistake. I had burn marks (I call them burns because that is what they look like and feel like to me) on the tops of my cheeks which are most effected by my dehydrated skin. It was sore and product hurt. (Kiehl's got me through this) I had to reapply Kiehl's every five minutes to stop the pain. I wore light foundation and had to apply the serum over the foundation several times a day. So trust me when I say, know what you are. In the same way that if your skin is oily then a product for dry skin is not going to do jack shit for you. A MUA can only do so much if you do not tell her what your skin is like.
9 - OVERNIGHT HAIR MASKS
Readers of this blog will know how often I dye my hair and bleach it. I have to be really really really careful with conditioner. Once my hair is done, I immediately start the rehydration stage to get it ready for the next color. This means I use masks, strong conditioners and hair oils. My greatest trick? Leaving a conditioner in as long as possible. I use Bleach London for this at the minute. They sell a fantastic mask (reincarnation mask) in a silver tube. I will comb this through my dry hair then put it into a bun and leave it. I will leave it all day if I have to. True to form, when you wash it out then you will have shiny conditioned hair of the gods. Find a good mask that works for your hair type then abuse it.
10 - YOUR FRIEND IS NOT YOUR MUA
Everyone has different skin types. I take skincare and make-up recommendations from mates. Who the hell doesn't? But I know that I need to speak to a professional before I buy or use it. People who claim to have dry skin may not be as dry as you or oily or whatever. Take the recommendation and speak to a professional. If he/she suggests that it is not for you then take their advice over the friends. Simply put, your friend is not an idiot - she is just a different person to you. I have lost track of the amount of people I speak to that take recommendations from mates, speak to me, choose the wrong product then speak to me again once their skin is destroyed. Learn from it.
11 - WHAT YOU EAT MATTERS
I know we all know that eating junk food destroys you. However, it is worth noting what you allergic or intolerant to. My skin is much better since I cut out certain things. Eating things that your body cannot tolerate is a fast track to spots, congestion and other weird things. Get tested.
12 - MEDICATION
Know when to call in the big guns. I had acne when I was a teenager. I know, who doesn't??? However there is a difference between acne and teenage zits. I had acne. I did everything I could but finally I spoke to my doctor. He gave me tablets which helped to clear the acne and regulate my skin. To this day, if I come off the tablets, I give it three weeks before my face is worse then ever including my chest. I don't risk it now. So good skincare, water, sleep and healthy eating only take you so far. If your skin is painful and/or bringing you down and not clearing - speak to someone about it. It's worth it. I don't recommend this to everyone but I know the effect that acne has on your mind. It brings you down, it makes you feel worthless and it makes you less confident. No one should have to deal with that. Also, no one needs to.
13 - TRENDS ARE POINTLESS
I wish someone had told me that not every trend going is your friend. There are certain things I cannot wear and it's taken me years to figure that out. Blue anywhere near my eyes is a massive mistake for me. I've tried and put in the groundwork and finally admitted defeat. I also know that I have to be careful with certain lengths of shorts and skirts as a tall person. I admitted defeat on heels last year due to an accident which left me with a broken pelvic bone. I have worn so many awful things over the years. Including a really bad obsession with hats, sequins and harem pants. Now I like comfortable things that don't last one season.
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