May 3, 2011

My top 10 beauty tips

Hi Everyone!

May your day be WONDERFUL, WOW & OUT OF THIS WORLD! Today I am glad to be sharing my top 10 secrets to having beautiful, clean skin! I am not one for hiding my 'secrets' - I want others to also be able to experience what keeps me feeling fantastic. Girls are MEANT to share secrets! Everything I have learned over the years can now be yours in the form of a few quick & easy tips.... Starting with tip number 1!


Tip #1: Always smile - You attract goodness into your life; Positive people, positive situations & outcomes! Nothing ever comes from frowning and being cranky - Except of course wrinkles.

Tip #2: When I wake, I drink warm water with a slice of lemon, 40mls of Noni Juice & take Wheatgrass in powder form or tablets. The warm water helps kick-start your metabolism for the day, the lemon & Wheatgrass helps detoxify your body. Noni Juice is purported to stimulate the immune system, digestive system & is effective for treating chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood pressure & even cancer, according to studies by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Tip #3: Use organic skincare - What you are putting on your skin is being absorbed into your bloodstream - Think what nasty chemicals that may be getting into your body through your skincare routine. I love to use the KORA Organics range by Miranda Kerr, check out the organic beauty products I enjoy using on my skin in a previous post called BEAUTY GLAMAZON

Tip #4: Exfoliate your body & face 1-2 times a week (I tend to once a week during winter due to how much more skin dehydrates in the colder months). This rids your skin of dead skin cells & impurities, leaving your skin smooth & refreshed. 

Tip #5: Keep your skin well hydrated! Moisturize daily to keep your skin smooth & supple - When you apply, massage your skin, this re-activates your blood circulation & also helps reduce cellulite!

Tip #6: Establish a daily skin care routine - Cleanse, tone, moisturize, apply eye cream & some tinted moisturizer if you like to keep your skin relatively free of make-up.

Tip #7: Drink green tea - If you want to drink green tea all the time but you are constantly on the go - Boil a pot of organic green tea, pour it into a bottle & cool it in the fridge or drink it room temperature. I have been doing this for years & some people may look at you funny sometimes & ask why you are drinking crazy looking water (sometimes I will even put green tea bags in the bottle so I can refill during the day) but it is so good for you!
Tip #8: Keep your face well hydrated & do not underestimate the importance of an organic eye gel/cream. One of my favorites is KORA Organics Recovery Eye Gel by Miranda Kerr, it has been formulated to remove puffiness under & around the delicate eye area, soothes tired eyes & protects young eyes from aging.
Tip #9: Keep your nails well manicured & painted, nothing feels better than having pretty, tidy nails & toenails!

Tip #10: RELAX & drink LOTS of water! If you feel overly stressed, go & get a deep tissue massage. It's not just a relaxing massage, but they also work the knots out of your muscles. If you are not in the financial position to do this, have a friend give you one or reconnect with nature & walk on the grass outside or go for a bush walk. All of these things can help clear your head, as does exercise! When I feel stressed I will go for a run or do some yoga outside. Fresh air & getting the circulation going in your body is the best thing - AND it increases endorphins!


Enjoy the difference of beautiful, clean & healthy living,

Live with passion,


LOVE ELLIE x


"YOUR WORTH ISN'T BASED ON WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT YOU, BUT SOLELY ON HOW MUCH YOU VALUE YOURSELF"



*PLEASE NOTE: Before you consume any dietary supplements or use any of the above skincare products - Consult your doctor first, this is a routine that has personally worked for me for a number of years - If you are not able to use or take these products due to allergic reactions or other reasons, please DON'T.

4 comments:

Purpledinosaurxo said...

Good to see a model who is positive and takes care of herself :-). That is very good to see, especially when we see so many models smoking and living unhealthy lifestyles. I think it very good to see someone who sets goals for herself, especially your goal to be a VS Angel. I would like to know how you plan to get to you ultimate goal (Victoria's Secret). Are you planning to get signed up a big agency like IMG, Ford, Next ect (since VS mainly cast from them) ect? Hopefully you get there in the long run, it will be tough (even the top girls around can't even become angels), but if you keep on striving you will get there. Even if you don't end up working for VS, at least you can keep your head up high and know you have lived a healthy lifestyle and stayed true to your beliefs. I am sure you will make Australia proud one day :-)

Ashleigh said...

Thank-you Ellie for sharing your wonderful secrets with me!
These are some great and helpful tips :)
Looking forward to trying out some of these tips/product recomendations.
Great Blog post, Really love reading what you have to share.
Thank-you once again Ellie,
Ashleigh Lilley
xx

Ashleigh said...

Oh btw..
love the new profile banner! :)
x

Shawn Rene Health & Fitness said...

THATS RIGHT GIRL!
Keep Rockin it! Live in Health Joy Peace Strength Inside & Out! xoxo! SHAWN RENE