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While we don’t have extra time (or money) to head to the spa every weekend for a facial, there are a few little things you could be doing at home to amp up your beauty routine. Just by adding in these simple steps once a week, you could improve your skin, your hair, and even your teeth. And since we’re all multitaskers, most of these you can do while cleaning your apartment, checking your email, or watching TV. So get goin’ on these 5 simple beauty tips when you get home tonight!
1. Whiten your teeth! Use teeth whitening strips as you’re getting ready for bed or during your down time.
2. Wear a face mask. Not only will it improve your skin, but who doesn’t love 15 minutes of ultimate pampering? I love this one from Kiehl’s (mostly because it’s green like the ones in the movies).
3. Wash your makeup brushes. Do this once a week to avoid breakouts and make your brushes last longer. Here’s a great tutorial from The Beauty Department.
4. Clean your pillow cases. So much oil and dirt builds up on your pillow cases. Save your skin by washing them more often!
5. Exfoliate your lips. Especially during the winter, your lips can get super dry. Brush them with a toothbrush, then moisturize with Vaseline. They’ll feel super smooth and last for days!
What little beauty tips do you have? I’d love to hear!
Katie Says
I wash my pillow cases like 2-3 times a week! I read this crazy article about how they should only be slept on twice due to germs and creepy things, freaked. me. out.
Alyssa Says
I definitely need to clean my makeup brushes more often…and now that I think of it, probably wash my pillowcases, too! I only do it once a week now, but they seem germy.
Alyssa
The Glossy Life
navy & orange Says
great tips, makeup in that photo and blog! loves it
xoxo navy & orange
Marta Says
i always wash my face before i go to bed, and i always use cold water. an african friend told me that african people’s skin doesn’t wrinkle so much as caucasian, because they don’t use hot water. and her grandma is 70-something-years-old and looks like she 40. also i like to rinse my hair in the end with cold water, to give it that extra shine.
Anna Says
Loved this post – especially the reminder to exfoliate more often. I always forget how much of a difference it makes until my skin starts feeling dull again! Speaking of skincare, I recently started using some products from gopure beauty https://gopure-beauty.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html , and they’ve honestly helped me keep my skin smoother and more hydrated without feeling heavy. It’s super useful if you’re into simple routines that actually work.