It’s said that looking good makes us feel good – and there is truth in that. When we like what we see, when our skin feels cared for, when we’re dressed in nice clothes we were excited about buying, we’re going to feel a lot happier!
But does that mean looking good should be a core part of a wellness routine? It all depends on what you want for your body and how you feel when you look in the mirror. And what should you do, if liking the way you look forms part of your mental and physical wellness? Let’s explore what that means below.
Pampering Activities Usually Result in a ‘Glow’
Most people pamper themselves when they want to look good. These activities may include doing face masks, spending time in the bath with relaxing oils, or applying a healthy moisturizer all over the body.
When you do these things, you end up feeling good as a result of trying to look good, simply because you’re looking to get that ‘glow’ everyone in the beauty world talks about.
As such, looking good and feeling good goes hand in hand! That’s a good thing, as it doubles up your purpose for committing to these acts of self care, and you might end up feeling great without even realizing you were chasing after it.
Make Informed Decisions When it Comes to Beauty
Making informed decisions about skincare and makeup will preserve your beauty for a long time to come. As such, if you’re going to use a new skincare product or add another step to your routine, make sure you research the ingredient list. Here you can find out how those ingredients may affect your skin, and if they’ve caused any noteworthy trouble for people in the past.
Similarly, if it makes you feel good to look good, and you’re after a more ‘desirable aesthetic’ through cosmetic treatment, always make an informed decision about the treatment you’re interested in.
Find out as much as you can about what will happen and any potential side effects, such as watching informative videos about breast augmentation surgery before you make a consultation with a surgeon. The more details you’re aware of, the more questions you’ll bring to the table, which can then provide better, more long term results.
Leave Time to Focus on Your Inner Self
Of course, your wellness routine shouldn’t only be about the way you look on the outside. It’s OK for that to be part of it, but always leave time to focus on your inner self as well. You need the inside to feel like it matches the outside; this can lead to greater levels of self esteem and life satisfaction. That sounds like a very good deal to us!
Your wellness routine might result in you looking good, but make sure you focus on feeling good before that! Let beauty be the side effect of spending time understanding your body and what it needs.