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Virtually every society has always attempted to seek out some form of external beauty. What is thought to be beautiful, tends to depend on your region and local customs. Small modifications can have a significant impact on your overall appearance. There are certain changes that will help you to be more beautiful inside and out.

Wear a sunblock to help your skin look better and protect it from the sun. When selecting your sunscreen, make sure you choose one with healthy ingredients and antioxidants. These ingredients nourish the skin while protecting it, keeping it supple and youthful.

Practice regular facial exfoliation! Exfoliate your face at least once a week, if not more often, to resolve dry skin problems. Whenever you do an exfoliating treatment, you remove dead skin so that the healthy skin underneath can come to the surface. Highly sensitive skin benefits from the same treatments as dry skin. This will make your face appear more radiant and fresh and will prevent buildup of oils and dirt.

A coat or two of waterproof black or dark brown mascara is an easy way to open up the eyes and draw attention to them. Keep a few extra mascara wands to even out any leftover clumps or to brush off excess mascara around the eye corners.

Use Vaseline for your eyebrows. Apply it just before bedtime. This conditions your eyebrows and helps them look lustrous. Be careful you don't get Vaseline anywhere else on your face, because it can lead to unwelcome breakouts of pimples.

You have to consume eight glasses of water every day for your skin to look great. Allowing your skin to become dehydrated will cause fine lines to appear and will leave your skin looking dull. Drink the recommended amount of water every day to keep this from happening to you. Try putting some lemon or juice in the water for a better taste. Your skin will thank you for it.

Don't shower or bathe in very hot water. The hot water will open your pores, exposing the natural skin oils that hold in moisture. When you lather up, these oils are stripped away. Try taking warm or lukewarm showers to retain your skin's natural oils and keep it soft. This can also help save money on your water heating costs.

Make honey part of your beauty bag. While honey tastes great, it can help your skin in many ways, too. When mixed with sugar, honey can be applied directly to your skin and used to exfoliate. Also, honey can be applied to lotion for a thicker product. Putting some honey in your shampoo will transform your hair into hair that is shiny and soft.

For long, healthy nails, massage a bit of petroleum jelly into the skin around your nails at least once weekly. This stimulating action encourages nail growth and keeps your nails and cuticles moisturized. You will prevent chips from happening if you use clear nail polish as a top coat.

Epsom salts are an old-fashioned beauty secret. Epsom salts can soothe sore muscles and work as a laxative. Use salt, water, and lavender to help make the paste. Apply this paste to any problematic areas, and leave it on overnight. Your skin will look much better by the morning.

As we have advised, beauty is a complete subject that you can influence. Start now and employ the options available to you in raising the level of beauty in your life. You are worth every penny you spend and deserve to feel beautiful each and every day. You have the power to create a more beautiful self.