Women and girls are taught from their earliest days to put forth their best image. Unfortunately, however, this often involves a compulsion to cover up every flaw, causing self-esteem to plummet. I know from experience--I've been wearing a full face of make almost every day since I was 15 because the condition of my skin has been criticized.
But the truth is that many of us want to forgo the fake and look and feel natural. We want to feel comfortable in our own skin. Is that even possible, you ask? Yes. Let me share with you some of the steps I have taken for myself and those that many other women have taken in order to restore their confidence in their natural appearance.
It is so important to understand and cater to your skin's condition. Is it oily, sensitive, or dry? Is it mature, combination, or troubled? Don't use generic cleansers, exfoliants, and moisturizers that don't target your skin's specific needs. Talk to a dermatologist if you are having trouble pinpointing the right products for your personal concerns.
Why will that help? Well, many women use cosmetics to detract attention from oiliness, flaking, wrinkles, or acne, so getting the professional assistance can help treat those problems that you are trying to simply cover up. Plus, some makeup can aggravate skin worries, especially acne, so a dermatologist may be able to recommend brands to try that will soothe instead of exacerbate.
All too many women try to use makeup when they notice excess and/or dark hairs in places like the upper lip and chin. The darkening and excess growth is often caused by too much testosterone, and sometimes this can be treated by your doctor, but if you aren't noticing any serious symptoms, then your best bet will probably be to investigate laser hair removal in Boston.
Laser hair removal is a great option for any woman tired of waxing, tweezing, or covering up unwanted hair. Especially for small spaces like those presented on the face, neck, underarm, and bikini area, laser hair removal or electrolysis is cost-effective and can banish your need to cover up, allowing you to "go natural" without embarrassment.
Sometimes scars are really cool, providing us with funny stories or permanent reminders of our greatest adventures (I have a scar on my calf from a jellyfish sting, so I'm not just being corny). But scars on the face are usually unsightly, and we women feel the need to plaster over them with makeup.
Believe it or not, though, many of the creams and gels on the market meant to reduce the appearance of scars actually work! While you're visiting with your doctor or dermatologist, ask for recommendations. However, do not apply any of these products close to the eyes! Use the product as directed--consistently, usually over a period of 12 weeks. Take pictures to track your progress. Before you know it, you'll be throwing your concealer in the trash.
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