There’s a lot of work that we put into feeling and looking at our best, and it’s a real joy to see how your hard work can bring out some truly fantastic looks, uplifting you and helping you suit whatever scene you want to appear in. However, sometimes, you just want a more casual, stripped-down look. That’s when your natural beauty can shine best, but being plugged into the fashion and beauty world can make one feel a little uncertain about doing without all of it. Here, we’re going to look at how you can feel and show confidence in your own beauty.
WHAT’S YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SAYING?
Although it has become a bit of a fad to read deeply into every minute gesture in an attempt to glean someone’s innermost thoughts, moods, and motivations, it is true that your body language can show confidence. The way that people read your posture, and the way that you feel your own, can shape how interactions go. As such, standing tall, relaxing your shoulders, opening your chest, and raising your chin level not only helps you look more poised, but it also helps you feel more self-assured, as well. It’s also good for your comfort levels, as it can affect everything from breathing and circulation to the alignment of your spine. It’s hard to feel confident when you’re also feeling uncomfortable.
GET SKIN DEEP
If you want to feel more confident in your skin, then you had better take care of it, as well. You don’t necessarily have to go to extreme lengths, but nourishing your skin with gentle cleaners, regular moisturizing, and protection from UV rays, as well as general environmental pollution, can ensure that you’re giving it the bare minimum it needs to stay soft and healthy. Of course, there are many different skin types, and those with dry or sensitive skin may need a little extra care, while a dermatologist can help you address all manner of issues that seem out of the ordinary. When it comes to general skin products, however, the focus should be on supporting your natural texture, whether it’s smooth, freckled, or otherwise.
MAKEUP SHOULD ENHANCE, RATHER THAN COVER
We know that it’s not feasible for a lot of people to feel comfortable going around without any makeup whatsoever. For a lot of us, it’s so ingrained to have a morning routine that we can almost feel naked without it. However, your intentionality in your makeup choices can make a huge difference. Using it to highlight your individuality can make makeup an extension of your natural beauty. For instance, you have eyes that tend to grab attention; emphasize them. Or you can bring warmth to your cheeks or add some subtle definition to your lips. Take a good look at your face and figure out where your strengths already lie, rather than trying to conceal and over-contour things to fit someone else’s standard of beauty.
DON’T LET FRAMES STEAL THE SHOW
Plenty of women can pull off a pair of glasses very well, indeed. However, if you’re aiming for a more pared-down or casual look, then heavy frames can subtly alter or hide your features. You shouldn’t expect the movie transformation of the bespectacled bookworm suddenly turning every head in the room when she takes off her glasses, but with prescription contact lenses, you can open up your face, letting your natural expressions, and especially your eyes, shine a lot more. If contacts give you a feeling of openness and confidence, then you should embrace them and consider wearing them more often.
FEED THAT BEAUTY FROM WITHIN
Although many of the popular dietary tips from the past might have been about keeping calories low, beauty is much more achievable through nourishment rather than depriving yourself of calories. Make sure that you eat a diet rich in whole foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats, as well as the vitamins that enhance your skin and hair. Not only does eating well shine out through your body, but it also helps boost your mental health, improving your sense of confidence, as well. After all, when you feel like you’re taking good care of your body, then you’re more likely to let that shine through in how you act, as well.
DRESS TO YOUR SHAPE, NOT AGAINST IT
When you’re able to dress in cooperation with your body, rather than trying to hide it, you can feel a lot more confident in your shape. There are plenty of trends that come and go, but relying on the staples of your shape, whether you’re an apple, pear, hourglass, or otherwise, can make a big difference. There are plenty of body shape guides that can offer tips, but inspecting yourself, finding your strengths, and seeing how new pieces play off of them will help you get to know what does and doesn’t work for you. Even better if you’re able to find well-fitted clothes, those that aren’t too tight or too loose, so you don’t have to worry about discomfort or not being able to easily move while wearing them.
CELEBRATE YOUR NATURAL TALENT
Just as you should be more than happy to use your natural shape, the same should go for the color scheme that makes you up. Your eyes, skin, and hair can all play into your palette, and typically, women fit under warm, cool, or neutral undertones. You can find recommendations a-plenty for each, such as how warm undertones tend to be complemented by earthy tones, oranges, reds, and neutrals, while cool undertones work well with blues, purples, greens, as well as brighter reds. Again, you will eventually work out what works best for you, individually, but the right guides can be a helpful jumping-off point.
You do have your own natural beauty that’s just waiting for you to tap into it to bring it out to its full potential. Just have a little confidence in it with the help of the tips above.