Whenever I’m asked to share a personal beauty tip or some favorite secret beauty weapons, I invariably draw a blank for a sec or two. It’s just that to me beauty isn’t something that’s cut off from the overall lifestyle choices I’ve made over the years. I see healthy skin and bouncy locks as the by-products of the 360 way of life I’ve embraced, from raw foods and juicing to detox and meditation.
Of course there are really cool products out there that are fabulous beauty-boosting allies (and I’m always on the lookout for the latest and coolest beauty toy). That said, for me the true beauty epiphany (from effortless weight loss to natural head-to-toe glow) has come as a result of some healthy lifestyle choices (considered extreme by some, such as completing multiple 92-day juice fasts and some hardcore liver flushes) combined with simple daily switches that ended up bringing about some really amazing beauty transformations.
Below are 5 simple natural beauty tips that have worked wonders for me.
Skip Breakfast
I know it may come as a shocker to most, but this is one of the most dramatic beauty-boosting practices I’ve embraced over the years. We’ve all heard countless times that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and I personally bought into this “breakfast myth” for years. I truly believed that I couldn’t face the day without my huge bowl of “healthy” cereals, the soy milk, my beloved wholewheat bread, etc. Yet, the truth is ditching breakfast (doing simple juices, smoothies or fresh fruits until 12 noon instead) has had the most profound effect on my overall metabolism and elimination organs (hello flat tummy and gorgeous skin!).
So what’s the secret behind this secret”? Allowing your body to follow its natural elimination cycle. For a great introduction to natural body cycles I recommend reading Fit for Life. It’s a really easy and informative read. I’m also a big Norman Walker fan and in his book Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices, Walker also talks about the wonderful health (and beauty benefits) of doing daily “breakfast juice fasts”. “Breakfast juice fasts” are also a really great first foray into the world of juice fasting. I share in this post how it helped me transition to 5-day juice fasts until I made the big jump and embarked on my first 92-day juice fast.
9 thoughts on “5 Natural Beauty Tips That Will Change Your Life”
Where do I get that kind of seaweed you have in the picture? It looks delish!
Thanks for sharing your tried and tested beauty tips!
I appreciate your reading suggestions. Been wondering about cleanses and detoxing for a while.
Just what I need!
Oil cleansing? Haven’t heard of that before. Thanks for the idea!
Brilliant…I love all natural anything, this made my day xx
So glad to hear 😉
Great post! In regards to cleansing face with oil, I have very oily skin so anything oil when applied to my face makes it worst. Do you have any tip for oily skin?
~Linda~
Hi Linda,
You might want to experiment with more astringent oils like hazelnut, castor, borage or grapeseed. I love coconut and avocado oils but they’re definitely more suited to normal/dry skin.
Also, keep in mind that the oil is removed from the face. As I’ve said I personally use a steaming hot washcloth to thoroughly remove the oil. I do several rounds and wrap my face with it to give myself a mini facial steam. There isn’t a trace of oil left after this process. Just clean, glowy skin.
Enjoy!
I have the same problem too!