The sun is up, your vacation days are just about to begin, but you still haven’t prepared your body for a lot of sunbathing and skin exposure? Don’t be alarmed, there’s enough time for everything. What you need most is to relax and stay calm in order to make a plan of action. There are a few things you should consider, and we’re here to help you make this list and also make your holiday preparation period a lot easier. Follow these simple steps and you will have your body beach ready in no time.
Make changes to your diet
Even if your vacation is only a couple of days away, it’s not too late to change your diet and see the effects of dietary changes. There are some tricks that can help you see results almost instantly, or at least by the end of the day. One of the most common problems that interfere with your ideal beach body figure is belly swelling, and this problem is often caused by a few ingredients. If you try avoiding sugar and flour for just a couple of days, you will most certainly see some results. You should also avoid eating after 8pm and going to bed after midnight. If you combine all of this by sleeping for around 8 hours for a couple of nights, your beach body will come to you one day without you even realizing it.
Remove all excess hair from your body
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Peel off dead skin cells
If you haven’t done your exfoliation regularly, then you most certainly have excess dead skin at least on some areas of your body (such as heels and elbows). This is nothing that a good skin treatment can’t handle. Once you’ve done your mani and pedi, it’s time to take care of that infamous orange peel skin that occurs mostly on hips, thighs and buttocks. Cellulite is a curse even the skinniest of girls can bare, and it’s a tough one due to it being fairly resistant to treatment. It’s hard to avoid the creation of cellulite since it forms as a result of stress, irregular diet, insufficient exercise, hormonal disorder, or basically anything else you can think of. Luckily, there are anti-cellulite massages that can be very effective, but only if you are stubborn and persistent enough. This slightly painful massage is done with a mixture of essential oils and preparations, and it needs to be repeated 10 to 20 times every other day. We know this is awfully difficult to achieve, but no one said beauty comes easy.
Avoid getting sunburn
Before you pack anything else, make sure that you have enough sun protection that has at least a 30 SPF or higher. Once you get melanin out of its winter sleep, you can enjoy sunbathing with a lower SPF, but until you get that first layer of tan, you should be careful when going out in the sun. There are not many things more harmful to your skin than sunburn, and this is because your skin cells have a good memory. Once an area of the skin gets burned, those skin cells will recover, but not with the same quality. Often sunburns can cause your skin to prematurely age and in more severe cases they even cause cancer. So, pack plenty of sunscreen in order to get the most out of your tanning experience.
Don’t forget to choose the right bathing suit, because your beach body will be only as good as the swimsuit you choose. Find the one that flatters your figure most, and if you follow all the steps above, you are on the right path to achieving your ideal beach body.
A woman’s handbag contains secrets but in reality, a full bag has countless receipts, makeup, snacks, maybe some documents and other stuff that somehow ends up being there. Some women tend to bring too much just in case, which results in them carrying heavy bags while in fact, they only need a few accessories in order to feel beautiful wherever they go. If you too, have a habit of carrying a lot of makeup and other accessories, take some time to declutter, because here’s the list of most important ones that you should actually have in your bag:
1. Wet wipes/makeup wipes
There’s nothing worse than being in the heat without a way to temporary freshen up and relieve yourself from heat and some dirt. That’s why wet wipes or makeup remover wipes are the great thing to have on you at all times. In case your makeup gets messy, you can use a wipe to remove without having to wash your face. Besides, wet wipes can be used to clean your hands after eating if there’s no bathroom nearby.
2. A hand cream (or any moisturizer)
Sometimes, we all need a bit of moisturizing boost, so next time you leave the house, make sure to put a moisturizer into your bag. Luckily, there are travel sizes so you don’t have to carry a bag full of heavy cream tubes. Having a hand cream can come handy when traveling, as our skin tends to get dry during the long flights, so it’s advisable to have something to rub on your hands and face in these situations.
3. Your favorite lip balm
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4. Some of your fave jewelry
There are moments when you get stuck in the office, but you also need to go to a fancy dinner party after work, and there’s no time to change clothes. In that case, having a statement piece of jewelry can be useful, as sometimes, adding a big necklace can make you look more elegant and glamorous. You don’t need to carry heavy necklaces and bracelets, because sometimes an elegant pair of gold hoop earrings can be more than enough. Jewelry can spice up your wardrobe and make you look more sophisticated, even if you’re wearing a regular pair of jeans and plain t-shirt.
5. An extra pair of pantyhose
If you like wearing pantyhose, then you know that sometimes, they tear with no reason, so having an extra pair can be extremely helpful, especially if you have somewhere to be. Aside from that, having another pair of pantyhose can be great when weather gets suddenly cold, and you’re only wearing a short skirt. In these situations, sheer pantyhose in the color your skin can be of great help. Extra tip: if you prefer wearing open-toes sandals or shoes, you can also get toeless tights.
6. A perfume/body mist/deodorant
During the day we all get sweaty and smelly, and unfortunately, more than often there is no way to get a quick shower, therefore masking your body odor with a perfume, a body mist or a deodorant is the best thing one can do. Of course, before spraying anything, it’s always better to quickly clean yourself with body wipes because applying deodorant or perfume on dirty skin isn’t really recommended. Perfume bottles are usually heavy, so it’s much better to opt for a body mist because you can actually spray it all over your body.
7. A pimple concealer
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Aside from these, you’ll never go wrong with adding a red lipstick, mascara and pair of fashionable sunglasses to your must-have accessories list. After all, you’re the one decides which accessories and products should be with you wherever you are.
