Beauty New Year!

Welcome back everyone!  After having closed the book on 2009 forever, we are ready to begin a new chapter entitled 'twenty ten'; a brand new year filled with hope and possibility for us all.  Let us stop for a moment and ponder about ways to achieve an accretion for yourself, whether it is a quick fix development strategy or driving towards a long-term accomplishment.  I have rounded up some of my 'New Year Beauty Resolutions' to strive towards perfecting the 'New Me' for 2010.

I will wear brighter makeup.  I always shy away from bright makeup because either I have never been daring with colour or I just don’t know how to wear it well!  It can add flare, personality and depth so I think it’s time to start making a bold bright statement with some new makeup colours.

I will wear sunscreen every single day.  These days sunscreen is added to just about everything we use on our skin.  I like wearing makeup so a foundation with the added benefit of sunscreen is ideal.  For the days when I don’t want to wear foundation I like a moisturiser containing sunscreen such as Ultraceuticals Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+.  Another favourite sun protection product of mine is a physical block, containing zinc oxide.  It is the safest and most effective for its superior sun protection capabilities and preventing skin damage.  Not only will these products reduce my risk of skin cancer, but they will also help to limit the ageing process that can be traced back to sun exposure.

I will never go to sleep with makeup on.  Wearing makeup to bed can leave your face open to dirt and bacteria, which can cause breakouts and other skin problems.  It’s time to invest in a good makeup remover.  I will make sure that I remove makeup before going to the bed every night, as this is the time when skin regenerates itself, so it needs to be able to breathe.  It will help to keep my skin look healthy and maintain its natural tone.

I will not squeeze my pimples.  As satisfying as it can be, no good will ever come from squeezing, picking and irritating blemishes.  I vow to resist the temptation of popping pimples, after reading stories about scars and other long-term effects, I am convinced.  Instead, I will dab on some spot treatment to help reduce the size and redness along with preventing the spread of bacteria to other areas of my face.  This is something that is likely to happen if you squeeze and in turn, it can create more pimples. 

I will remember to look after my body skin too.  I will keep my sometimes-neglected body skin looking good and well hydrated.  For my body, I need to make sure my skin is moisturised by applying lotion everyday after showering and use a body wash that is not too harsh or drying. 

I will not go overboard with too many resolutions that I will not keep so that is definitely a start towards my goal of delivering the 'New Me' for this year.  How about you?  What beauty resolutions are you making and sticking to for twenty ten?

Mel x