Fashion

6 Things You Should Know About Healthy Skin

January 14, 2021 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

If you want healthy skin, there are a few things you should know first. Healthy skin might seem elusive to those who have struggled to obtain it, but you might be surprised at what you learn below. Take a look and see for yourself what you should know about healthy skin:

Healthy Skin Doesn’t Mean Perfect Skin

Shock, horror: healthy skin doesn’t mean perfect skin! Skin that looks perfect and glassy might not be as healthy as you think, and skin that is healthy will likely still have some imperfections. Health should be the main goal of those who want to take care of their skin, not perfection.

Healthy Skin Should Be Protected From The Sun Daily

If you want healthy skin, you need to protect it from the sun each day. Sun damage can happen when it’s cold, raining, and even snowing. It can happen when the sun is nowhere in sight. Sun damage can even happen through windows, so if you’re in the house all day or driving a car, you still need to protect your skin! Apply SPF without fail each day. The earlier you get into the habit of doing this, the better.

Healthy Skin Needs Health From The Inside Out

Don’t just focus on slathering products onto your skin. Healthy skin needs to be healthy from the inside out. This means eating a balanced diet full of fruit and vegetables, staying hydrated, and taking the right supplements. Working on your health from the inside out will give results that really show on your skin.

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Healthy Skin Doesn’t Need Expensive Products

Healthy skin doesn’t need expensive, complicated products. There are many products out there now that will improve your skin for an amazing price. The Ordinary is a trustworthy brand, providing simple products that really work for all skin types. You can get amazing results with medical grade skincare, but if you know your skin type and you’re vigilant in learning what works for you, you can still improve your skin. Of course, if you’re quite mature and only just getting into skincare, you may want to visit a pro to see what they recommend for you. Some people find that their whole face shape changes with a facelift, but others prefer non-invasive facial treatments. There’s something out there for everyone!

Stress Can Play A Part In How Healthy Your Skin Is

If you find yourself continuously stressed, you could find yourself with deep brownlines, spots, and other clues on your skin. Keeping stress at bay will help not only your skin, but your body and mind.

Beauty Sleep is Real

Beauty sleep does make a difference! Aiming for 8 hours of sleep a night (high quality, that is) will ensure you wake up feeling and looking fresh. Less than 6 hours is just as bad as no sleep at all, so don’t try to burn the candle at both ends. Just because you can function on a ton of coffee and less than 6 hours doesn’t mean you should.

How do you attain healthy skin?

Thank you for reading!

Fashion

DIY Fashion Tips for the Fashionista in All of Us

January 8, 2021 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Let me guess, you’re the sort of person who likes to look your best when out on the town, but you’re definitely not averse to some DIY tips in the home? It’s not surprising,.some of the life hacks and DIY fashion tips make so much sense, especially when you consider how effective they are and the savings you can make. Below are some of our favorites for a night out on the town!

Sparkle and Shine

Do you have jewelry that’s somewhat worn and in need or refreshing? Sometimes, restoring your precious stones can be just as good as buying an entirely new set of bracelets and necklaces – it’s how it makes you feel as well as how it looks.

With this ammonia recipe you can bring old jewelry up like new again. It’s very simple. You mix together some ammonia with washing up liquid and warm water. Put your stones in for just ten minutes and they will come up like new.

Wrinkle Release

Picture the scene. You had decided to stay in for the evening, drink some glasses of wine, watch a movie with your cat. Then you get a phone call from a friend and things change. You consider swapping the wine for prosecco and putting on the favorite dress.

But when you fish it out it’s wrinkled. This garment is the perfect thing to wear for the evening but there’s no way to wash it and iron it in time. Fortunately you can wear it with this quick tip. Run the hot water in your shower and close the door. Hang the garment in the shower room and let the steam get to work.

Breaking in

With your best friend’s wedding in only a few days you curse yourself that you didn’t try on your outfit sooner. You’re in the middle of a how to make a fresh flower crown video when you consider how long you’ll be standing around for, suddenly you remember those shoes being somewhat tight.

If there’s no time to buy a new pair or break them in, consider this quick fix DIY fashion solution. Fill a plastic bag with water and place it into the tow of the shoe. Put the shoe in the freezer for 24 hours. This will gently expand the shoe for a more comfortable fit.

A Quick Hem

On a night out what do you have in your purse? Lipstick, a phone, double sided tape, some perfume … wait! Did you say double sided tape? That’s right, if you’re smart and care about your fashionable image you’ll take some with you wherever you go.

So what does it do and why is it so useful? Let’s say you’re wearing a garment with a hem, it might be a skirt or a pair of trousers. If the hem comes loose your garment will likely start dragging on the floor. It will become dirty or irreparable damaged – but not if you have double-sided tape.

The Bedtime Trick

Your night was a blast but now it’s over. You get back to your home weary and a little drunk. You don’t want to wake up with runny makeup on so what’s the best thing to do? Dab some cotton swabs in olive oil and wipe off the make up. It will take it off easily and rehydrate your skin simultaneously. Time for some ZzZzZzs.

Thank you for reading!

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The Only Holiday Gift Guide You’ll Need in 2020

December 6, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Whether it feels like it or not, the holidays are here. I know for me, it still feels like March (thanks pandemic/COVID-19). Luckily though, the holidays can be a happy time, full of love and cheer. And although this year definitely looks different, and many of us won’t be traveling to see our family and friends, that doesn’t mean we can’t think of our loved ones and surprise them with a gift!

I love gift giving (is that cliché to say?). I especially love when the recipient doesn’t know they’re getting a gift. I put a lot of thought into what I choose for each person, and I’ve done plenty of research on 2020’s top gifts. To save you some time, I’m sharing some of these gifts with you! Whether they’re things you want to gift to loved ones, or things you want to gift yourself (hello self-care), there’s something for everyone on this list. Enjoy!

FITNESS + WELLNESS

NOURISHED Vitamins

Nourished Vitamins are multivitamins that are made completely by YOU! There are 28 different vitamins to choose from. You pick the seven that you want (or you can take a quiz and get a stack built for you!), and your vitamin is 3D printed into a gummy! I love love love Nourished vitamins, because with most multivitamins, there are things that I don’t need, instead of the things I do need. But Nourished lets me choose! I built a stack geared toward mind, immunity, heart health, and hair growth. You get 28 gummies individually wrapped (with your name on the wrappers, how fun!), and can get monthly boxes auto sent to you when you’re running out.

Nourished multivitamin stack blog review holiday gift guide

**NOTE: the individual wrappers contain ZERO plastic, and they are compostable! I try my best to buy from companies that are eco-friendly, so Nourished is a win-win. The gummies are also sugar-free and vegan.

**DISCOUNT: First time customers receive 50% off a one-month subscription with code LAUNCH50 (or receive free shipping on a three-month subscription box) @ https://us.get-nourished.com!

Medterra CBD Oil

Medterra CBD oil (Cannabidiol oil) is probably the best gift you can give, because it has a plethora of uses! CBD can help alleviate things like pain, anxiety, and insomnia. It’s also recommended for overall well-being.

The Medterra CBD products I regularly take/use are: The Keep Calm and Sleep Tight gummies, Liposomal Good Morning capsules, 3000mg tincture, and the rapid cooling pain relief cream.

**DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your order by using code: lyndsay20 at medterracbd.com!

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Dosha Mat

The Dosha Mat is an acupressure mat that can help everyone, and for so many different reasons! It’s perfect for those who suffer from migraines, depression, anxiety, sciatica pain and more. Get more info about it here!

Perfect Hydration

For all the water lovers in your circle, Perfect Hydration water is, well, perfect! Perfect Hydration is 9.5+ pH electrolyte enhanced water that works great for those who are active and on-the-go. People forget it’s not only water that we need to hydrate ourselves, we need electrolytes as well. The water is also alkaline, which means you’re getting essential minerals!

Perfect Hydration 9.5+ pH Electrolyte Enhanced Alkaline Drinking Water

Jumpstart Energy Shot

Jumpstart Energy Shots are perfect for those seeking more energy + better focus, especially if they’re on-the-go! Jumpstart is meant to be taken before workouts or sporting events because it boosts natural performance. It provides a healthy “pick-me-up”, as it gives you vitamins and nutrients without all the sugar. Get a 12-pack (regular or grape flavor) here!

TRAVEL

EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank

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For your loved ones who are always working while traveling, the EGGTRONIC Laptop Power Bank is a perfect gift! This power bank is a USB-C ultra fast battery pack that charges your laptops, phones, tablets, and any other USB-C and USB devices. It looks extra stylish with its canvas covering, and it’s slim enough to fit right in your bag!

SELF-CARE

Alleyoop

pictured from top left: hold tight [setting spray], 11th hour in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], pen pal 4-in-1, slow your roll in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], bottoms up [biodegradable body cleansing cloths] — pictured from top left: **hold tight** [setting spray], **11th hour** in baby pearl [eyeshadow stick that I use as highlighter], **pen pal** 4-in-1, **slow your roll** in sage [aluminum-free deodorant], **bottoms up** [biodegradable body cleansing cloths]

Alleyoop is probably my favorite company ever. Based in Los Angeles, Alleyoop is a women-founded and women-run beauty company dedicated to taking care, not time. Their makeup and body care products are multifunctional, time-saving, compact, and TSA-approved. They’re all cruelty-free, as well as free of parabens, latex, aluminum, and phthalates. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Alleyoop!

**DISCOUNT: Right now, Alleyoop is having a promo where when you bundle 3 items, you get 15% off PLUS one of their BRAND NEW cosmetic bags! Use code: BYOB @ meetalleyoop.com!

the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop's current promo. use code BYOB. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com — the cosmetic case you get for free during alleyoop’s current promo. use code **BYOB**. image borrowed from meetalleyoop.com

I have almost all the Alleyoop products, and still, I’m going to buy duplicates just because this deal is SO GOOD! And be sure to check out the other Alleyoop products that aren’t shown here! [multi-mood lip trio, all-in-one razor, tip off makeup removing swabs, and SO. MUCH. MORE.]

pictured from top: multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], pen pal 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], stack the odds in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror] — pictured from top: **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush [sponge for concealer, + blush, brow, and eyeshadow brush], **pen pal** 4-in-1 [eyeliner, brow liner, highlight, and lipliner], **stack the odds** in sassy pants [blush, contour/bronzer, highlighter, + mirror]

multi-tasker 4-in-1 brush + stack the odds multi-use face palette in sassy pants — **multi-tasker** 4-in-1 brush + **stack the odds** multi-use face palette in sassy pants

STELLARGIRL

STELLARGIRL is a relatively new company & platform for strong and like-minded women to connect and help each other be, well, stellar! They created a glimmer lotion (3 years in the making) that is pretty awesome. It’s hella hydrating and the glimmer definitely pops. This is a must-give for your friends and family who love to shine! Get your Glimmer Lotion here.

PET

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats

Fetching Fields dog treats are the perfect stocking stuffer for your pup (or for a friend with pups)! They are human grade, certified organic, plant-based treat bars that are made in the U.S., with your dog’s wellness in mind. They’re also gluten-free, non-GMO, and kosher.

Fetching Fields Plant-Based Treats — fetching fields trekking tails plant-based treat bars. there are 3 different flavors: trekking tails, sit & stay, and on vacay.

We don’t follow a plant-based lifestyle, but my dog Archie LOVES these treats!! It’s really great because Archie is picky AND smart, and he refuses to eat anything plant-related. With FF, Archie is able to get the nutrients he needs. The bars are nice because they are easily broken into 10 pieces, and are individually wrapped for extra convenience when you’re on-the-go.

Get Fetching Fields treats on Amazon or their website!

Whistle FIT Health and Activity Tracker

whistle dog tracker — whistle FIT pet tracker

The Whistle FIT pet tracker is pretty great! Our pup Archie has been wearing one for years. He’s fairly active and it’s cool to track and see when he was active and when he was resting (especially when he’s at the sitter). Whistle Labs also makes the new Whistle GO Explore, which looks amazing!

whistle FIT pet tracker instagram — https://www.instagram.com/p/BvA-paRBXar/?igshid=1dc4uv4efskgq

**DISCOUNT: Get your Whistle FIT here, and be sure to select the “save 15%” coupon!

Medterra Pet CBD

In addition to CBD for humans, Medterra makes CBD products for pets! Medterra offers tinctures and treats for both dogs and cats. We use the tincture (beef flavor) because it’s easy to either put the oil on Archie’s food, or put it directly in his mouth. The treats are great too though; they’re convenient and easy to take anywhere!

**DISCOUNT: Use code lyndsay20 for 20% off Medterra CBD pet tinctures and treats @ medterracbd.com/category-pets!

TEACHING

Outschool Gift Cards

Outschool is an online education platform for kids aged 3-17 that offers all kinds of classes taught by teachers of various backgrounds. It’s nice because classes are offered at different times throughout the day, so you can always find something for whatever availability your child has. The cost of the classes are set by the teacher, and often, they will have promos such as discounts or sometimes even $1 classes.

I’ve been teaching with Outschool since the summer and it’s honestly a really great platform! I teach math, and right now I am teaching a 4-week course called “Fun With Fractions (& How They Relate to Decimals and Percents)“, as well as a one-time class by the same name.

**DISCOUNT: Sign up your kiddo for Outschool and get $20 in credit just by clicking this link!

I hope this gift guide is helpful and you find some great gifts for your loved ones! Comment below if there’s anything you think I should add 🙂

Thank you for stopping by!

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Beauty

Quick Tips For Top To Toe Beauty

February 23, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

There is, of course, so much more to life than beauty. But feeling great can happen in so many ways, and feeling beautiful is a personal thing. You don’t need to spend big cash on feeling and looking great. There are some small lifestyle additions you can make that can make a lot of difference.

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Hair

Having luscious locks can make you feel like a million dollars. If you have frizzy hair or suffer from dry hair, then this is for you. First, you should either schedule regular appointments with a hairdresser, or you can learn to do a unicorn cut, or trim split ends, yourself.

If you want something that is budget-friendly and quick-acting then the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle reconstructor might just be your new best friend. It can kick your frizz into touch, and leaves you with sleek and shiny hair in no time. Well, 3 minutes actually.

If you want to use something more natural, then you can slather your hair in honey and coconut oil for dry hair, and ACV and lemon for oily hair.

Face Skin

Face spritzers are a big trend right now. They are really quick to use and can give your skin a big boost. You need to make sure that you are having enough water before you can expect miracles from face creams, lotions and spritzes. After adding more water to your diet, check out Mario Badscu’s Facial Spray with Aleo Herbs and Rosewater. It’s great for calming dry and irritated skin. You’ll feel dewy all day long.

If you suffer with acne, dermatitis, psoriasis or eczema, you may find that the skin on your face is blotchy, and this can greatly affect your self confidence. Using CBD skin care products can dramatically reduce the redness on your face, and even help clear up your skin problems!

Neck

People tend to forget their neck when doing their daily routines. Make sure that you extend your cleansing and moisturizers down your neck and decolletage. And if you want an extra trick, then neck contouring is a thing.

Scrub

To keep your skin looking great, all you need is three things:

Drink plenty of water
A great exfoliator
A rich moisturizer

If you want to create a scrub yourself, all you will need is brown sugar and some olive oil. You can swap sugar for salt, it’s up to you which you prefer. This is ideal if you are avoiding harsh chemicals. Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer too. However, aloe vera and other natural oils work their wonders as well!

Feet

Your feet are super hard working. You are likely on them all day, so you have to take care of them. If you have a job where you are walking a lot, then consider insoles for plantar fasciitis. They will give you a cushioned protection. Also, consider some foot packs. They are brimming with nourishing ingredients to leave your feet soft and relaxed. If you suffer from hot or swollen feet, then a peppermint foot spray will provide a cooling sensation for your tootsies.

These small beauty tips can be done in just a few minutes and can help you feel calm, relaxed, and beautiful all week long. Feeling pampered and hydrated helps you glow from the inside and out!

Thank you for reading!

Beauty Nutrition

Worried About Hair Loss? Eat These Foods

February 22, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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One of the things we all want to maintain in life is our hair. Our hair can become a huge part of our identity and many of us use our hair to convey our personality by cutting it or dyeing it.

But what happens when we unexpectedly begin to lose hair? There are many different conditions that can result in hair loss: cancer, alopecia, stress, age and more. For example, telogen effluvium is caused by stress as well as diet choices. A lot of the time these conditions can be hard to resolve, however there are methods to reduce or reverse hair loss using natural means.

Today we are looking closer into the diet we eat, and what food could actually prevent hair loss, and keep us feeling confident throughout our life.

Prunes

Prunes are dried plums, and they are a food most of us often forget exists. Prunes are one of the most popular dried fruits and they actually have some great health benefits. If you are noticing that your hair is starting to fall out or that it is dry and brittle, eat some prunes. Prunes are full of iron, and this helps to strengthen hair.

Walnuts

Nuts are a superfood in their own right, and walnuts are the best for your hair. Walnuts are packed with omega 6, zinc, iron, vitamin B, and protein. Protein is essential for the repair and formation of tissue and will be instrumental in keeping the hair follicles strong and healthy.

Eggs

It’s no surprise that eggs are featured on another healthy eating list. Eggs are filled with the building blocks of life, and as a result they offer some incredible health benefits for anyone who wants to eat them. Containing iron, zinc, vitamin B, and protein, this is the ideal superfood for anyone who doesn’t want to lose their hair.

Peas

Peas are one of the most well-loved vegetables on the planet (and by me!) and most of us love a good portion of peas with our meals. Peas are not only rich in vitamin C and fiber, but also vitamin B1 which is essential for strong hair. B7 or Biotin can also be taken as a supplement and is proven to help the hair grow thicker and longer.

Carrots

Carrots are always associated with eyesight, and while they do provide us with essential Vitamin A for our eyes, they also provide benefits to the hair. Vitamin A helps to keep our scalp healthy and moisturized. A healthy scalp is the catalyst for healthy hair, and it ensures that as new hair grows it is shiny and thick.

Oats

Isn’t oatmeal just one of the best breakfasts on a cold day? Well, you’ll be glad to know that the simple oat is full of good stuff. It is packed with fiber to aid digestion, but for the hair in particular it contains a good dose of iron, as well as omega 6. Omega 6 is a fatty acid, and fatty acids are great for lubricating the body with essential oils. As these oils form on the scalp, they will hydrate your hair and keep it strong.

•How do you keep your hair healthy and growing?

Thank you for reading!

Fashion

Why You Should Get Your Bellybutton Pierced

February 14, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

In the ’90s, belly button piercings were massive. It was one of those trends that took the world by storm. Teenage girls were begging to be allowed a navel piercing, and all of their favorite pop stars (looking at you Britney) were rocking the belly bar.

Since then, the trend might have died down slightly, but it’s still there. All those girls that got pierced years ago are still showing off their belly rings around the pools in the summers, and younger girls are wondering if they’d like to add an accessory to their belly button.

But at some point, you may have decided that you were too old. If you haven’t got it done already, it’s too late. But, whether you are in your late teens, early twenties, or 55, it’s never too late to get your belly button bejeweled. If it’s something that you’ve always wondered about, here are some of the reasons to get your bellybutton pierced.

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It Looks Great

What else are you going to do with it? Without a belly button ring or bar, it’s just a little hole in your torso. There’s just a long bit of body, with very little going on. Adding an opal belly ring is a great way to add something extra. It looks great, gives you a new place to add a shiny accessory, and will always look cool with a crop top or bikini.

It’s Easy to Hide

One of the best things about a navel piercing is that it’s easy to hide, and people will only ever see it if you want them to. It’s easy to throw on a long shirt, jumper or dress to cover it up, and most of the time, no one would ever know that you’ve got jewelry on your stomach. But, when you do want people to see, it draws attention and always looks cool.

Your Belly Will Never Look Better Than It Does Now

Well, this isn’t technically true. Your belly might look better if you exercise, eat healthily, and do tons of crunches. But, without effort, your belly will never look better than it does today. Generally, without working on it, our stomach muscles weaken, and our torsos become less firm as we age. Keeping a toned and tight tum takes more effort as you get older, so if you aren’t going to adorn it now, you never will.

There’s a Lot That You Can Do With It

Some piercings are quite restrictive. You might only be able to wear certain types of jewelry. Your belly button isn’t. There’s a huge range of jewelry available, and it’s much easier to change than a piercing that you can’t see or reach, as well.

You Want to

The very best reason to get your bellybutton pierced is that you want to. It doesn’t matter what other people think, how old you are, how toned or flat your stomach is, or how many stretch marks you’ve got. If you want your belly button pierced, find a good piercer, and go and get it done!

Thank you for reading!

Beauty Fashion

The Surefire Way To Make Your Legs Rock In Any Outfit

February 7, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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With spring just a few weeks away, the time will soon arrive for you to get your legs out. Before you know it, you’ll be wearing skirts, dresses, shorts and open-toed shoes.

Many of you worry, though, about how your legs look. Winter is great because you can cover yourself up with trousers and nobody will say a thing. Come the warmer weather, however, and all of a sudden, the pressure is on to get them out.

Are you worried about how your legs look? Please take a look at these fashion tips to give them an instant lift!

Use Heels For Extra Height

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One of the best ways to make legs look better is to give them a little extra height. When you wear heels, you automatically elongate the legs, creating a more flattering figure. You can either use traditional heels or, for a more comfortable experience, wedges instead. These shoe options create an optical illusion that makes your legs look longer and more slender.

Exfoliate Your Legs Once Per Week

Have you ever wondered how celebrities always seem to have shimmering, glossy legs? Mostly, it comes down to their exfoliation routine.

Pimples and blemishes aren’t limited to your face and neck. They affect your legs too. And when they do, they can create discoloration and even dryness.

The best defense is exfoliation once per week. This practice helps to unblock pores and keep everything fresh and clean. Plus, when you exfoliate, you encourage younger, healthier skin to come through.

Pull Your Socks Up

If you take a look at any retailer, like Vim & Vigr, you’ll immediately notice something: they always market their socks pulled up. The reason they do this has to do with the way it flatters the legs. Pulling your socks a third of the way up your legs immediately achieves the “golden ratio.” The sock is in a ratio of 1:1.6 with the rest of your leg, creating a more beautiful appearance.

Plus, besides the mathematics of aesthetics, you can buy socks these days that look fab – instantly enhancing your figure.

Don’t Wear Ankle Straps With Wide Calves

If you have wide calves, try to avoid wearing ankle straps. While straps are currently in fashion, they have an annoying habit of enhancing the width of your lower legs – and that might not be something you want!

Skip the straps and wear traditional pumps, heels, or sandals instead. If you’re in the mood for spending money on your feet, go for a pedicure – it’ll enhance your look AND make you feel great.

Opt For High-Waist Shorts

If you’re in the mood for shorts but don’t want to bare it all, then choose shorts with a high waist that fit around your middle. These garments have the effect of lengthening the legs and body, creating a more flattering appearance.

Don’t choose shorts with narrow cut holes just because that’s what your friends wear. Make sure that they’re wide enough to show off your legs in style.

Thank you for reading!

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Beauty Health

Changes You Can Make To Improve Your Smile

January 22, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 11 Comments

Our smile can be the biggest giveaway about our personality. Picture someone with a big and vibrant smile. Someone who is showing their teeth. They look happy, they look full of life. Then picture someone who isn’t smiling so fully. Not showing any teeth at all. They may look unhappy, like they are forcing a smile. While it’s silly to make such pre-judged assumptions studies show that we make a decision on someone within two minutes. Imagine if you were giving off the wrong impression because of how you smiled? With that in mind, it might be time to start focusing on your teeth in more detail. Here are a few tips on how you can achieve your perfect smile.

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Clean your teeth

Teeth need regular maintenance just like any other part of your body. They get used a lot and your mouth is subject to all sorts of things. Regularly cleaning your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste allows you to protect your teeth. Things like gum disease and tooth decay. The food we eat has many things in them like sugar or acid that can erode our teeth away if we don’t keep them clean. Let’s not mention the bad breath that will become apparent. While this may be obvious to you, it’s definitely worth remembering to keep it up.

Flossing

Sometimes cleaning our teeth just isn’t enough. Our toothbrushes can do their best but food can get into nooks and gaps in your teeth. If they are not removed they can rot away your teeth. Flossing is a great way to make sure every bit of food is removed from your teeth. It can give a real clean feeling in your mouth. Flossing once a day should be enough.

Cosmetic enhancements

You may not smile as often as you should because you are conscious about how your teeth look. You won’t be alone in this opinion, many men and women feel the same about their teeth. Thankfully, in today’s modern world you can visit your dentist who will discuss advanced cosmetic dentistry with you and can advise on the options that you can consider for sorting out your teeth. This might be straightening and realigning or consider something like veneers. You will be able to discuss what you don’t like and they will be best placed to tell you what they can do.

Teeth Whitening

If it isn’t the shape or alignment of your teeth that is getting you down but more the color then why not consider some teeth whitening. This can give you a real sense of confidence once any treatments have been completed. Cosmetic dentists can get rid of any stains on your teeth that may have been caused from drinking tea and coffee or other drinks. Teeth whitening is something that can be easily done. You can even consider buying special toothpastes if you don’t fancy heading to a dentist.

Regular trips to the dentist

Finally, keeping a regular appointment schedule with your dentist will be essential for good dental health. Hey can advise of any issues and work with you to resolve them.

Let’s hope these tips help you achieve the perfect smile!

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Beauty Health

The 101 Routine To Reverse Sun Damage

November 28, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

Reversing sun damage sounds ambitious. Let’s be clear from the start: You can’t undo what has been done on the spot. In other words, if you’re looking for a secret remedy to tame an unexpected sunburn, this is not the article for you. While direct sunlight exposure is beneficial for your mind and body, it’s fair to say that you can have too much of a good thing. After a hot summer, your hair can feel dry and brittle. Blond hair, especially, tends to take a turn for dull yellow hues. As for your skin, you may notice a lasting sensation of tightness. Unfortunately, once the damage is done, it doesn’t disappear as the sunlight reduces. While you can cover up with rich creams or vibrant hair dye, you also need to address the problem in the deeper layers of your cells. Winter is the best time to tackle the summer damages, as you’ve got plenty of time to heal before the next hot season.

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Your Hair Deserves Some Attention

You need to nourish your hair from within if you want to get it back to health. Dry hair especially can feel unruly and messy, which in turn forces you to use additional styling products and heat – and you can guess that over-styling damaged hair is the last thing you want to do. Therefore, if you find that you haven’t been able to manage your frizzy and unruly locks, you should look for a combination of products that can repair the sun damage. The Joico Defy Damage hair care line is an excellent tip for anybody who is trying to regain full hair health. It’s also a good idea to stay away from the blow dryer for a while, and embrace the natural drying process to keep heat damage to a minimum.

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Help Your Skin to Heal

Switching your skin care products for winter moisturizers is the best thing you can do to keep your skin hydrated and healthy in winter. However, if your skin isn’t healthy to begin with, then you’ll need to consider treatments that can help to heal the sun damage. You can look into professional support to boost your collagen production in the areas that have been affected by the summer sun. Med spa treatments tend to offer dedicated skin care cures, such as CO2 laser skin resurfacing, for instance, which triggers the healing process. Skin lotions can only address surface damages.

Give Your Body The Supplements It Needs

Last but not least, your body produces its own collagen. However, this production reduces over time. Collagen promotes skin healing, elasticity, firmness, and healthy hair. If you want to reduce the visible signs of sun damage, you need to help your body boost its natural collagen production. The easiest way to get more collagen is to consume it as a supplement. Not only does it help to reduce fine lines, but it also restores moisture to the skin cells and strengthens your hair.

Ideally, you need to protect your skin and hair from extreme sun exposure. However, once the mistake is made, the best course of action is to address the problem directly in your skin cells and hair follicles. Don’t cover it up, but build health from within!

•How do you protect your skin from the sun?

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Beauty Health

How To Protect Your Teeth As Best You Can

November 20, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 7 Comments

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Dental health is likely only something you think about when you’re experiencing an issue. For the most part, healthy teeth are not noticeable, but we all know how terrible toothache can feel, especially if we are in need of major restorative work. Even most of us who have been through the ‘retainer’ period as children may find that in adulthood, we forget about our dental health unless there is a problem.

However, it’s important to note that our teeth are not infinitely restorable, and so it’s best to look after them while they’re there. This is also an important practice to follow within the household, because the habits and practices we teach our children will set them up for their dental health (or a lack thereof) for life.

Of course, sometimes, such as in the case of emergency issues, you will need immediate help and the ability to cater to your particular needs. However, the following advice is geared towards the yearly sustenance of your teeth that you can adopt on a habitual basis. Let’s see what that may look like!

Cut Down On Sugar

Cut down on the sugar you consume. This can sound quite harsh, especially when the festive season is coming up. Of course, depending on your sugar intake and how that impacts your teeth, varying degrees of harm can come. Eating a fruit cake? Likely not as bad as drinking can after can of full-sugar Pepsi. It’s important to note that nutrition does have a real impact on your dental health though, and so trying your best to eat non-processed, or non-artificially/sweetened goods can be important.

Visit A Professional

Visit a professional if needed (though you’re supposed to go every 6 months!). Sometimes, we may find that our teeth are starting to hurt, and this dull ache or sharp pain may be difficult to assess where the pain is coming from. If you’re not used to something like this, and we hope you’re not, it can be hard to get a grip on what is even happening at this point. This is why it’s very important to visit a professional and try to ensure that you can have the problem taken care of, rather than letting it grow. Often, a wisdom tooth dentist is the most common form of help you’ll need, particularly in your late teens to early adulthood.

That said, visiting the dentist can be expensive and lack of finance ranks high among the reasons why some people experience dental issues yet fail to visit the dentist. This clearly shows that whether for general dental treatment or implants, it’s well worth having a quality dental plan in place to help reduce care costs for you and your family.

Care For Chips Or Pains

If you find that your teeth are hurting, or feel very sensitive while eating ice cream, that could signify a need to change your daily habits. Using sensitive toothpaste, going for more regular checkups, ensuring that you’re not being irresponsible with the foods you eat, sticking to healthier beverages such as water or green tea, and staying away from high concentration whitening kits can all have a positive effect. If your teeth become chipped or are in pain, always ask a dentist about the restorative work you can have done.

With this advice, we hope you can care for your dental health correctly!

•Have you had your wisdom teeth removed? What is your best advice to keep your teeth healthy?

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