Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand April / May 2015 - The Health & Wellness Issue | Page 14
Get the Look
Natural
Beauty
Snag Emily’s look from
her outdoor photo shoot with
these tips for natural beauty!
RAISE A BROW
TAKE IT EASY
Whether you’re blond, brunette, or redheaded,
you’ll benefit from defined brows with natural arches.
Thin, over-plucked eyebrows can age you beyond your
years. Let your brows grow back in, remove stray hairs,
and fill in sparse spots with an eyebrow pencil using
short, light strokes.
Modern life leaves us little time for rest and recuperation,
which can manifest as dark circles. Regular sleep should
help reduce darkness and puffiness under the eyes,
but we know that it’s difficult to get adequate rest consistently. Too many late nights? Give your eyes a more
rested look by placing a cooled, damp teabag (we prefer
green tea) over each eye and let sit for 15–30 minutes.
This home remedy can be used weekly or even daily!
VITAMINS
We know a healthy balanced diet is key to looking gorgeous, but do you know the role Vitamins
B and D play? Increasing Vitamin B can reduce skin
irritation and redness. If you’re low on Vitamin D,
your skin might be prone to breakouts and appear
unnaturally yellowish. A serving of salmon will load
you up on Vitamin D, and Vitamin B is plentiful in turkey and tuna.
FOUNDATION
Your foundation should be as sheer as possible while giving you the coverage you need.
If your skin is young and relatively clear and even,
you can get away with a sheer product. Select foundation with more pigment if you have many sunspots
or an uneven complexion. When choosing the color, don’t test out products on your wrist. The best
place to test is along your jawline. See if the shade
can blend seamlessly into your neck. If not, choose
a different shade.
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PEARLY WHITES
A bright smile is one of the best ways to look youthful,
happy, and beautiful. Baking soda is a mild abrasive
that can be used to lighten teeth. To remove surface
stains from coffee, colas, and wine, put one teaspoon
of baking soda in a cup and add a few drops of water
until a paste forms. Combine some of the mixture with
your usual toothpaste then brush your teeth gently
and in circular motions. Rinse thoroughly. Smile!
Note: Do not brush with baking soda more frequently
than once every two weeks to avoid damaging your
enamel.
THE RIGHT BLUSH
Having trouble choosing the right blush color for your
skin? There can sometimes be a dizzying selection
of tones on display, from peach to mauve to bright
pink. Here’s a helpful tip! For a natural look, choose
a blush that matches the color of your lips.
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