summer glow up ⋆ ˚｡ ⋆୨♡୧⋆ ˚｡ ⋆
hi my beautiful sweet angels🎀🖤. I decided to make a post about some stuff I do to become the best version of myself this summer.
I will be giving advice on skincare & supplements, physical & sleep and more! I plan on also doing a part 2 with advice on other stuff! It’s a pretty long post & took me 1 week 😭 but I hope you girls enjoy it and can take some inspiration of this!
If you have any questions about anything feel free to send me a message or leave a comment. english isn’t my first language, so I apologise if there are any grammar mistakes! 🩷
having a skincare routine is very important. If you feel like only washing your face with water or only using moisturizer works, keep doing your thing. everyone’s skin is different. however, having a skincare routine helps your skin stay in good condition. during the day you’re shredding skin cells. that’s why it’s important you keep your skin glowing, hydrated and in good condition. a good steady routine also helps prevent acne, get rid of tiny skin bumps, treat wrinkles and helps your skin look beautiful and at its best!
a steady skincare routine.
౨ৎ oil cleanser (only at night / PM) —> use a oil cleanser to get easily get rid of makeup, gets rid of spf, gets rid of germs that went in your skin during the day, unclogging pores, removes dead skin, helps balance the skin and excess oil from the skin. suitable for every skin type. I’ve been using a oil cleanser for a while now and I have oily acne prone skin. works absolutely perfect!
how to use oil cleanser —> only use at night, so a double cleanse. make sure your face is dry. take 2 pumps in your hand and apply gently over your dry face. wet your face to emulsify the cleansing oil. gently massage into your skin for 1 minute or so. rinse with water and pat (DON’T RUB!!) the skin dry with a soft towel.
౨ৎ cleanser —> use a cleanser to get rid of all the dirt in the lather of the skin.
how to use cleanser —> wet your face with lukewarm water and apply your cleanser. gently wash your face for around 1 minute or so. rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat (DON’T RUB!!) the skin dry with a soft towel.
౨ৎ exfoliator (only 2-3 times a week) —> helps unclog and shrink pores, makes fine lines less visible, minimizes the look of scars, gives skin a healthy glow, evens out skin tone and texture, boosts circulation and gets rid of dirty skin so new healthy skin can take over.
how to use exfoliant —> If you use a scrub or chemical exfoliator, apply the product gently using small, circular motions. do this for about 30 seconds, and then rinse off with lukewarm water. don’t exfoliate if you have open cuts or wounds or if your skin is sunburned!
౨ৎ toner —> removes any last traces of dirt and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash your face. when you add this to your daily routine and use it regularly, it can have positive impact on the appearance of your skin and tightness of your pores.
how to use toner —> soak a cotton pad with the toner and gently pat it into the skin. let air dry before going to the next step. you can also apply a toner with the palm of your hands or a spray toner and pat it into your skin.
౨ৎ essence —> adds extra additional benefits and moisture. smoothes the skin and enchances the effect of the other products you apply afterwards. when used as a part of a regular skin care routine, an essence can help you maintain soft, hydrated, and protected skin.
how to us essence —> put a few pumps of essence into your hand and pat it gently into the skin and neck. let the essence soak in before going to the next step.
౨ৎ serum —> a serum helps smoothen the surface of the skin, reduces the signs of fatigue, refining pores, reduce the appearance of fine lines an definitely and helps the skin to retain moisture.
how to us serum —> drop the serum onto your fingertips, gently pat it to your face and neck. massage into skin in a circular motion. let the serum soak in before going to the next step.
౨ৎ sheet mask (use 1-3 times a week) —> hydrates, moisturises, nourishes and brightens the skin. allows skin to rest, no messy products.
how to use a sheet mask —> unpack the sheet mask and unfold. place the mask on your face. leave for how long it says on the instructions, most of the time 15 - 30 minutes. take the mask of and massage the products into your skin with your hands, a face roller or a gua sha.
౨ৎ eye cream —> reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, gives all-day extra moisture to the eye area, helps the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
how to apply eye cream —> put some of the cream on your fingertips, apply dots around the eye area and massage in a circular motion. massage until it’s fully absorbed into the skin.
౨ৎ moisturiser —> presents dryness, slows the signs of aging, helps fight acne, protection from the sun, balances and soothes, helps increase collagen production, leaves skin looking hydrated, glowing and healthy.
how to use moisturiser—> take a few pumps/squirts of your moisturiser and gently apply in circular motion into your skin.
౨ৎ sunscreen (only in AM) —> helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging. also moisturises and heals the skin. wear all year around.
౨ৎ how to use sunscreen —> take your index finger and middle finger and put a line of sunscreen on both of them, that much is how much you should apply to the skin. (idk how else to explain it lol) rub the sunscreen gently into your skin and neck, done! reapply throughout the day every 3 - 4 hours or as required.
but I don’t know what my skin type is and what’s the best to use for my skin type?
I got you! I’m going to list all skin types, how to know what your skin type is and what’s the best to use for your specific skin type!
wash your face and after 30 minutes see if your skin feels either tight, oily or dry. that way you can know what your skin type is.
౨ৎ normal skin —> neither oily or dry. few discolarations, blemish free and appears smooth.
normal skin, ingredients you should look for in your skincare —> vitamin c, lactic acid, ceramides, niacinamide, peptides, centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid.
౨ৎ oily skin —> shiny appearance, enlarged pores, prone to acne and to blackheads.
oily skin, ingredients you should look for in your skincare —> retinol, niacinamide, salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, tea tree oil, witch hazel, glycolic acid and glycerin.
౨ৎ dry skin —> flaky, dry or red patches. tight appearance, looks dull and lines may develop easily.
dry skin, ingredients you should look for in your skincare —> ceramides, squalane, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, vitamin e, lactic acid and silicones.
౨ৎ sensitive skin —> blotchy patches, redness spots, broken capillaries, may feel itchy.
sensitive skin, ingredients you should look for in your skincare —> niacinamide, allatonin, shea butter, ceramides, aloe vera and hylaronic acid.
౨ৎ combination skin —> oily areas, dry areas, prone to blackheads and large pores.
combination skin, ingredients you should look for in your skincare —> hylaronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, ceramides, lactic acid, vitamin a, allantoin and panthenlol.
but what about acne, small pimples, bumps and scars?
don’t worry babe I got your back!
౨ৎ rose toner/water, suitable for all skin types —> I already made a post on how to make it, I will link it here.
౨ৎ rice mask, suitable for all skin types —> link
౨ৎ salicylic acid cleanser, oily & combination skin —> literally got rid of all the small pimples on my forehead and the tiny little bumps. I use to one from cosrx, cheap and works absolutely amazing!
౨ৎ pimple patches —> the best. I used to always pop my pimples and it left such bad scars, so now instead of popping them I use a pimple patch and boom it’s gone the next day. I use the red and black ones from cosrx! cheap and super good!
౨ৎ acne scars tip, suitable for all skin types —> okay so, niacinamide is your best friend! I use the glow serum from beauty of joseon that also has propolis in it. I can’t tell you enough how this serum has literally saved me, it rebirthed me and made my skin like a newborn baby. I also use a hyaluronic acid serum from the ordinary, I love this combo together so much! again both are so cheap and work effectively!
୨♡୧ beautiful healthy hair.
me myself I have curly 3A type hair and have struggled a lot with keeping it healthy during the years. I’m going to share my own tips, all of this is suitable for every hair type.
౨ৎ hair oils/serums —> they leave my hair soft, shiny and moisturised. I use argan oil, keratin serum, bonding oil and a random serum I got from my mamma.
౨ৎ hair oiling —> I started oiling my hair 2 times a week and it has worked wonders for me. I do 2 times a week since I do it 1 hour before I wash my hair. I use amala oil, multi-peptide serum, moroccan oil and rosemary mint oil.
you can always make these oils yourself! use the same exact recipe I gave for the rose toner but change the rose for rosemary!
౨ৎ bamboo brush —> just really good lol idk go buy it.
౨ৎ rice water —> wash your rice 3 times and use the 3 water as your rice water. let it sit in your hair for 30 minutes and wash your hair, you can also wash your face with it. done! super good for hair growth my holy grail and so easy to make like what.
୨♡୧ supplements, vitamins.
the reason why it’s so important to take your vitamins, is because you can’t get every vitamin you need out of your food, so because of that you will miss out on some vitamins in your body that your body does need.
I listed some of the supplements I take! always check the label of the supplement to see how much to take on a daily basis and not go over the daily limit. you can take tablets, capsules, powders, drinks and gummies.
౨ৎ vitamin d —> helps maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, which strengthen bones. helps form teeth and bones. strengthens the immune system, boosts your mood, help lower blood pressure, can aid in weight loss.
sources of vitamin d through food —> oily fish eggs, red meat and liver. cheese, milk & plant milk, fat spreads.
౨ৎ vitamin e —> acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing unstable molecules that can damage cells. healthy skin, healthy eyes and supports the immune system.
sources of vitamin e through food —> plant based oils, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables.
౨ৎ vitamin c —> protects cells and keeps them healthy, maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage.
sources of vitamin c through food —> fruit & vegetables.
౨ৎ vitamin b12 —> helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. also good to get more energy.
sources of vitamin b12 through food —> eggs, salmon, beef, milk, yogurt, cheese, cereal, tuna.
౨ৎ magnesium —> is needed for muscles and nerves to work properly, to keep blood sugar and blood pressure at the right level, and to make protein, bone, and DNA. better sleep, increased energy level and improved mood.
sources of magnesium through food —> whole grains, leafy vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts.
౨ৎ biotin —> for healthy and strengthens the hair, nails and skin. can lead to hair growth.
sources of biotin through food —> meats, eggs, fish, seeds, nuts and vegetables.
౨ৎ iron —> a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. gives energy, helps muscle and brain function.
sources of iron through food —> spinach, sweet potatoes, peas, broccoli, beans, vegetables.
౨ৎ zinc —> helps the immune system, wound healing, blood clotting, thyroid function, and the senses of taste and smell. also supports normal growth.
sources of zinc through food —> oysters, beans, nuts, lobster, crab, whole grains, cereals, beans, dairy products.
moving your body is really important. whether it is to lose weight or gain muscle or another reason, it’s important you move your body enough, moving your body can relieve stress and strengthen your muscles, loosen your muscles for growth and lower the risk of diseases and obesity.
I go on a walk every morning for 30/45 minutes and I try to walk 10 - 15 k steps a day. I love walking, it’s really relaxing and I love listening to music while walking.
I also do pilates everyday for 1 hour. I take rest days 2 a week, on rest days I will do some stretching and yoga. I genuinely love working out and I’ve have so much enjoyment in doing it. I find a lot of videos on youtube: move with nicole, shirlyn kim, april han, lily sabri, emi wong, hinafit.
I always do stretching before and after for around 15 minutes.
here is a playlist with workouts I love.
୨♡୧ journal & meditation.
I have been journaling for a while now and have noticed that I’ve been happier and less stressed than before. I journal every morning and every night. I write some prompts down that I find on pinterest (keyword: journal prompts).
I think the most important thing for me and what I’ve been doing for a while now: everyday I write down 3 things I’m grateful for. we as people always look at the one bad thing, while there are a million good things.
I also like to journal about my day and my emotions. I think this is a beautiful way to reflect on yourself as in why you were feeling these emotions in the first place and how you could’ve easily resolved them.
I love meditating so so so much. I’ve noticed I’ve been more relaxed and when I do it especially right after I wake up, it makes me so calm for the rest of the day. it doesn’t matter if it’s only 10 minutes, it’s such a beautiful way to start your day with.
here is a playlist with meditation videos I love.
I had a period in my life where I would only sleep 6 hours a day. it wasn’t healthy at all and I was always so tired, mad and exhausted during the day. I started going to bed early, now I sleep 8/9 hours a day.
my biggest tip is to put.that.phone.down! literally just ignore it, your phone is genuinely your worst enemy. stop going from 2 apps to the other and refreshing the entire time.
stuff I love doing before bed!
౨ৎ read —> read a book you enjoy (for me mostly smut lol) maybe write your own stuff!
౨ৎ clean room —> I can’t go to bed with my room messy, I need to clean it before bed so I know the next day I’ll wake up to a beautiful and clean room.
౨ৎ shower & skincare —> do a face mask, brush your teeth, put oils in your hair and put body lotion on.
౨ৎ watch a movie/show —> limit yourself to only watch one episode.
౨ৎ light candles —> calming scents are rose, lavender, rosemary, vanilla, berry, peony, white tea, mint, citrus and sage. blow it out before you go to sleep, you don’t wanna die.
౨ৎ calming music —> I love listening to rainfall sounds before going to sleep or calming ocean sounds.
౨ৎ journal —> write down your feelings and what you wanna achieve or plans for the next day.
౨ৎ cute pyjama’s —> I love wearing cute sleep wear, like lace slip dresses and big oversized tee’s. makes me excited to go to bed idk can’t explain it lol.
I love you, take good care of your body and soul 🩷
