True beauty means staying as happy and healthy as possible, engaging in self-care, and giving your body what it needs to be nourished and vibrant. You don’t need expensive plastic surgery or name-brand clothing to look and feel beautiful. You can easily adapt some simple daily rituals that will improve your health, confidence, and vibrancy at any age. Whether you’re a teenager looking for healthy routines or a retiree needing some self-care reminders, it’s good to know what simple exercises can improve your health and happiness.
Obtain a Healthcare Team
Healthcare is vital throughout your life. Illnesses and diseases can appear at any stage of life, not just during retirement age. Staying on top of your health can prevent or reduce complications from any condition. You can stay healthy, vibrant, and beautiful with routine healthcare. Get health insurance, a primary care provider, and referrals to any specialists you may need. Make sure your healthcare provider is communicative, available, and concerned with your care. This includes any mental health professionals and senior community staff once you retire; reviews and RUG (resource utilization group) scores for any nursing home can help you find the best care.
Get More Sleep
Sleep does far more than just allow you to rest. It can help mitigate mental health symptoms, repair your muscles, fight off infections or illnesses, and keep your body healthy and radiant. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, and talk to your doctor if you feel excessively tired, regardless of how much sleep you get. When you’re well-rested, you’re at peak perfection!
Improve Your Skincare
Most people already have some sort of skincare approach, whether it’s packed full of products or simply splashing their face with water in the morning (yes, that counts!). However, your skincare routine may be lacking if your skin feels excessively dry, oily, or flaky. Try switching ingredients in your skincare products if your routine doesn’t feel good enough. If you’re starting from scratch, add a gentle cleanser to your routine for the morning and night. A moisturizer may be needed if your skin feels excessively dry or oily (you can overproduce facial oil when your skin is too dry). Your cleanser or moisturizer should have sunscreen or an SPF of at least 15 to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. The sun can majorly damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer, even in smaller doses. You can also exfoliate often by gently rubbing your face with a scrubber, loofah, or washcloth.
Establish a Dental Routine
Many people believe their most beautiful feature is their smile. The best-looking smile is a confident, healthy smile. Cosmetic features like stains or gaps don’t affect the beauty of a smile, but pain or health concerns can lower your confidence and put you in danger. Don’t ignore good dental habits. Add flossing to your routine if you haven’t already—a water flosser is better than no floss at all. Find a dentist you like and get routine cleanings. Address any dental concerns that cause you pain as soon as possible. When your teeth are healthy and pain-free, you’ll be able to be more confident in your smile.
Find a Healthy Conditioner
Shampooing your hair can be a great way to clean dirt, debris, and other buildup. However, shampoo also strips your hair of healthy oils and nutrients as well. Conditioning helps restore moisture and nutrients to your hair after shampooing. If you don’t use conditioner, consider adding it to your shower or bath routine. It doesn’t take long, and you’ll likely see shinier, healthier hair. Pay attention to the ingredients in your haircare products. Some chemicals can dry out your hair or make it too frizzy.
Take Vitamins
If your nutritional habits are good, you may not need vitamins. However, most people are imbalanced in at least one vitamin or mineral. Get your blood tested at the doctor for more accurate information, and speak with your doctor about any vitamin deficiencies. Vitamins and minerals at healthy levels can help you look and feel more vibrant. Vitamin C can make your hair softer, stronger, and more radiant. Fish oil can reduce inflammation in your body and allow you to feel more flexible and beautiful, especially if you have arthritis or chronic pain. Make sure you don’t take too much of a certain vitamin, however. Consult with your doctor before starting any supplement.
Drink More Water
Hydration can keep your skin clear, your organs healthy, and your hair nourished. Many features people find beautiful can be well-maintained and even improved with regular, healthy hydration. Add more water to your day and see if your appearance or health improves over time. As a bonus, you can even get a cute water bottle to decorate.
Stretch Often
Bodies don’t stay young, flexible, and mobile without effort. Take some time out of your day to flex and stretch all of the muscles you can. Starting a simple yoga routine can improve flexibility and reduce pain at any age. The older you get, the harder it is to stay flexible. Stretching, yoga, and exercise can mitigate balance and mobility issues later in life. You look your best when you feel your best!
