Outer beauty is the bloom of general health and well-being, in other words, inner beauty. To enhance your beauty, both inner and outer, you may simply need to set aside some stress-free time to relax and pamper yourself, or adapt your lifestyle in general. Whatever your particular situation, there are many natural ways to achieve beauty, from the inside out, and the outside in.
1. Diet
A diet consisting of fried and preservative laden food will take its toll on your appearance as well as your health. On the other hand, a good daily intake of fresh organically grown vegetables and fruits will boost your immune system and improve your general health.
Water is one of nature’s greatest natural cleansers, and drinking between six and eight glasses a day will improve the functioning of all your body’s systems and help clear your complexion.
2. Exercise
Any form of exercise will help you feel and look better by relieving tension and stress. Exercising also helps the body get rid of excess stress hormones and toxins. Taking a healthy amount of exercise does not necessarily mean making disruptive changes to your routine, or buying expensive equipment. One of the most effective forms of exercise is walking, and the only equipment you need is a comfortable pair of shoes.
3. Yoga and meditation
Relaxation and peace of mind can be enhanced greatly by yoga and meditation. Both methods calm the mind and body to promote mental and physical well-being. Meditation, whether as part of yoga, or used separately, aims to stop troubling or stimulating thoughts from entering the mind by focusing on the inhalation and exhalation of breath or by concentrating on a single neutral thought.
4. Bathing
Baths are an excellent time for pampering and relaxation, and you can create different atmospheres according to your needs.
A Few drops of a carefully chosen essential oil added to the water can be used to calm and relax, lift your spirits, or rejuvenate and energize. Using herbs in bathwater can also be highly beneficial- chamomile flowers, for example, act as a gentle nerve restorative.
5. Aromatherapy massage
A potent combination of the healing powers of touch and essential oils, aromatherapy massage stimulates the circulation and promotes general health and well-being. Not only is it deeply relaxing, it can also eliminate toxins from the body, and help resolve such problems, and headaches.
The essential oils that form the basis of aromatherapy preparations also help to maintain the elasticity of the skin.
