As the New Year approaches, you may be thinking about changes that could improve your health, happiness and confidence, all which factor into natural beauty. For a little inspiration, try these beauty goal ideas on for size.
5 Beauty Goals for a Glowing 2024
Redefine your notion of beauty
Have you ever stopped to consider what you regard as attractive in yourself, apart from culturally accepted norms? As you define your intrinsic beauty, that may mean an au natural approach, or “glamming it up” with fun make-up. It might be dressing in an unconventional way or otherwise presenting yourself in any manner that makes you feel gorgeous, regardless of what is “trending.”
Beyond the exterior, however, the foundation of beauty is good health, which means caring for your body, mind and emotions. The confidence you will derive from unconditional self-love can do more to enhance your appearance than any beauty product.
Emphasize self-care
Some people think self-care is “selfish,” and yet, it is quite the opposite, because the more you meet your essential needs, the more you can give to others. These self-care tips can help you stay calm, balanced, healthy and happy in 2024:
- Take a daily nap, or at least seek quiet to rest, relax and/or mediate.
- Create beautiful, healthy meals for yourself, rich in fresh, colorful produce.
- Try a good air purifier to ensure your indoor environment is healthy. Learn why air purifiers are a worthwhile gadget for your home.
- Spend time in nature. Breathe deeply!
- Enjoy creative pursuits that increase your happiness/self-esteem, like drawing, painting, playing a musical instrument or journaling.
- Avoid overcommitting yourself, which can promote unhealthy stress, tension and anxiety.
- Surround yourself with loving, supportive, positive people.
Eat for beauty
Embracing a menu rich in nourishing foods and nutrients can positively impact both the way you look and feel. Prioritizing colorful fresh fruits, veggies and other beauty fare will serve you well on every level. For example:
Fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, support glowing, healthy skin, among other wellness benefits. If you don’t consume fish daily, you might prefer these high-potency krill oil capsules, or this Seriously Delicious® Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Crème.
Avocados are high in beneficial fats, potassium and vitamins C and E, which promote radiant, healthy skin. Enjoy fresh guacamole, avocado toast or this scrumptious Hemp Tofu Scramble with Avocado.
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin E and selenium, all of which help optimize healthy beauty. Enjoy them raw over your favorite foods, or try some luscious walnut butter with apples, toast, etc.
Yams/sweet potatoes are resplendent with vitamins, minerals and beta carotene, which may protect your skin from sun exposure, cell death and a dry, wrinkled appearance. Try them mashed or baked, make Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips or savor these Sweet Potato-Pecan Cookies.
Broccoli is veritable treasure trove of nutrients for skin health and overall disease prevention, including zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C and sulforaphane. Broccoli also supports healthy skin collagen. Enjoy it steamed, raw with your favorite hummus or in this gorgeous Vegan Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup
Detox your beauty regimen
The New Year is a perfect time to revitalize your routine. It makes sense when so many natural alternatives are superior to mass-market products containing unhealthy chemicals. Beauty sets with trial sizes are a fun way to try new options, like this kit of everyday essentials from Burt’s Bees, this 10 Piece Mini-Sized Assortment of Zum Favorites, this Andalou Naturals Age Defying 5-Piece set or a trial size assortment of essential oils for balancing seasonal changes.
Scale back on alcohol
Super models Christy Brinkley and Carol Alt both partly attribute their vibrant, ageless beauty to their avoidance of alcohol. Merely scaling back can help you avoid premature aging of the body and mind. According to the National Institute on Aging, drinking too much over time can:
- Increase your chances of immune system disorders, cancer and liver/brain damage.
- Exacerbate osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, ulcers, memory loss and mood disorders.
- Damage healthy cognition, potentially causing memory loss and confusion.
- Complicate existing medical problems.
Consider alternating highballs with delicious “mocktails” such as kombucha, ginger or hibiscus tea, strawberry-mint infused water, fresh-pressed fruit/veggie juices, green tea or stevia-sweetened lemonade. Bonus: these healthy, hydrating beverages help boost your natural radiance!
Remember, habits that elevate your mental, physical and emotional well-being can also help you look and feel more beautiful for decades to come. Happy 2022!
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