Blogger Briony Goodhall, founder of The Daily Face, shares her favourite beauty tricks that every woman can do for free!
Did you know that the average woman will spend a crazy amount of £100,000 on cosmetics over her lifetime, which equates to £40 a week and £2,000 a year. Yes, we all know how expensive it is to look after our skin, hair, nails and all the rest. However, you don’t always have to spend a small fortune to look good. Fact. Here are some free and quick beauty tips and tricks that can easily be adapted to any women’s lifestyle, making a difference to your beauty regime without the need for extra cash.
The Iced Water Facial
If you’re feeling a bit tired and you need to wake up – submerge your skin in ice cold water. It sounds crazy but this little trick will not only wake you up, it will also instantly tighten pores and make your skin feel smooth.
The Headstand Glow
Did you know that a headstand basically gives you a “face lift” by letting your skin hang in the opposite direction. No joke.
I recently started doing a new class at the gym which is a mixture of pilates and yoga, involving a lot of stretching and upside down-ness and also headstands. But through all the redness and dizziness, headstands really get the blood pumping and flushes fresh nutrients and oxygen to the face, creating a nice glow on the skin. If you’re not into exercises or headstands you can always stick your head off the end of your bed I suppose!
The Ice Cube Spot Reducer
You can use your ice cubes for more than just your cocktails! Ice cubes are a great natural spot remedy. When you feel a spot coming on, instead of trying top pop it, press a cold flannel/ ice cube on the area which will work to reduce the swelling and redness around the spot. This trick not only helps to shrink your spot, it also reduces its lifespan by reducing the size of the spot.
The Toothbrush Hair Saviour
Do you have those annoying flyaway bits when you’ve just done your hair? To rectify this simply take your toothbrush and gently smooth them down. This one isn’t completely free as you do need a toothbrush – but I’m assuming everyone has one of those?
The Natural Wave Trick
Don’t have time to dry your hair before bed? Then just brush your hair in the shower after conditioning and when you get out – tie it in a little bun on the top of your head. This means that when you get up in the morning, you’ll have a natural wave through your hair and you won’t have to worry about styling it.
The Face Massage
If your skin is looking dull, give it a quick massage morning & night. This will get the blood pumping and the muscles working to ensure your skin is naturally plumped and glowing. If you already have a facial oil/ serum, you can use that too but technically that doesn’t count as free!
The Credit Card Trick
Lastly, when you’re doing a smokey eye, take something with a straight edge like a credit card and use this as a guide. Place it at the corner of your eye and wing it out slightly so you can create that perfect party look. This method will also stop any fall out from dropping onto the skin!
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