I am a mature woman and have dealt with many of the things that can make one appear less beautiful and older if they are not addressed. That being said, I put together a list of beauty items that can help a woman look both youthful and healthy, no matter her age. In my next articles I will address how to achieve the below list in detail.
- Donna’s Beauty Checklist
Face
How is your skin? Examine it. Is it smooth? Acne? Hydrated? Evenly toned? Dry? Flaky? Sun damage? If your skin is heavily damaged, you might want to consider a light chemical peel.
How are your eyes? Red? Clear? Puffy? Circles?
How are your brows? Are they bushy or trimmed well? Coloring?
Are your lips plump and even? Chapped?
Any facial hair? A simple laser treatment will take care of this evil. Also, plucking or buying an inexpensive facial hair remover is an option as there are many on the market today.
Lashes – Are they lush and healthy or sparse and short?
Makeup – wearing too much can be extremely off-putting. Learn the perfect amount to highlight your face. Enlist the help of a friend or professional if you need guidance. There are also some great makeup videos on YouTube.
Hair
Is your hair healthy? Thick? Well-groomed?
Is the color rich and flattering to your complexion? Do you have roots?
Is the style up-to-date and becoming? Split ends? Frizz?
Is it shiny or dull?
Body
Is your body fit? Too heavy or too thin?
Is your muscle tone lacking?
Is your body skin sagging?
Do you have discolorations on your body?
Are your fingernails and toe nails groomed?
Are you in proportion? Top and bottom?
Skin color – way too tan/pale?
Is your skin dry and flaky?
Body hair?
Hygiene
Are your teeth clean, brushed and smelling good?
Are your teeth yellow? Missing? Stained? In need of orthodontics? Teeth are crucial to a beautiful face.
Have you showered?
Is your hair clean, groomed well?
Are your clothes pressed, well thought out and appropriate for where you will be going?
Next take a look at your overall package. Look at yourself honestly and write down the things you like and the things that you would like to work on. This may be painful as no one wants to face their flaws, but in order to change something you don’t like, it is essential to address it first.
After your candid evaluation, you need to make a list of your goals and objectives both physically and mentally. Set realistic goals, and give yourself a timeframe. I like to make both short and long-term goals and reward myself for each accomplishment as I make it. Great satisfaction comes from achieving these goals and you will feel so much better about yourself as progress is made.
“I plan on being bikini ready even into my 80’s” – Donna Spangler
Speak Your Mind