Top Lifestyle Changes for a Glow-Up
When you decide to embark on a glow-up journey, it’s important not to think of it as a makeover only focused on the aesthetics. What’s made the concept of glow-ups so popular is how good they make you feel because you are building yourself up and doing things to make you feel your best, rather than just focusing on things to make you look your best.
Some of the top glow-up tips to try and build into your routine include…
1. Drink more water – Drinking at least three litres a day is highly recommended as a good place to start when you want to take better care of yourself. There’s nothing better than being well-hydrated to make you glow.
2. Eating more fruit & veg – Many fruits and vegetables can contribute to glowing skin – antioxidant-rich berries, and greens for example. Plus, ensuring you are eating well can help you feel healthier overall and nothing feels better than that. You’ll see you can also add antioxidant-rich products into your skincare routine to really go after a literal glow.
3. Doing daily moderate exercise – The point of a glow-up isn’t to force yourself into the gym every day, it’s about taking the time to do things that are good for you in an enjoyable way. So when it comes to daily exercise, just getting out of the house and going for a 30-minute walk can be great. It will make you feel better, and it’s good for the body and mind. Follow our tips on gym hair health to look after your hair whilst exercising. And if you prefer wearing makeup to workout in, we have tips for that too.
4. Improve your sleep quality – Getting enough sleep every night is a glow-up essential, and the quality of your sleep is key too. A good night’s sleep allows your body to recover so you can feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead. You can get yourself a satin eyemask, to help block out light – great for sleep health, whilst also being kind to your skin. Another top tip is switching to satin or silk pillowcases – they will benefit your skin and hair, so you can literally ‘glow-up’ whilst you sleep.
5. Reducing screen time – A lot of glow-up recommendations include setting time aside to read more or journal. And all this comes down to spending less time on your phone doom-scrolling, and more time on you. You can do this by making time to read or listen to an audio book, or by journaling and reflecting. A great way to invest time in yourself whilst on your glow-up journey.
