How do You Take Care of Yourself - Staying Young and Healthy

[Deleted member 36123]

^ It's so true! I think it helps my skin as well! I just love it!

 

[indie]

shower and wash your teeth. remember to comb your hair.

 

[coffeeandasmoke]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : a few minutes
Weaknesses ? the right soap and I usually don't moisturize
Strenghts ? I stay out of the sun and I don't wear make-up
Any personal beauty secrets ? see the strengths

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? I drink more than anything else
Alcohol ? sometimes
Cigarettes? yes, but trying to quit
Vitamin Supplements? Vitamin C and Zinc tablets
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? love my meat
Weaknesses ? I sometimes eat fast food/drink soda
Strenghts ? I drink a lot of juice, and don't really get sick

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? not really
If yes what and how often? walking two miles to my bus stop every morning

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? No
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No
Have massages (if yes how often)? No
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? Yes, every two weeks
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)? every few months

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes
Pollution? There's a lot
Harsh winds ? It is always windy here
Dry / Humid ? It's the desert, baby
Sun ? yes

TANNING
Yes / No ? Yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? No
Natural sun (if yes how much)? Yes, mainly when I'm hiking or swimming, every few weeks
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) sometimes
If yes
With what frequency ?
What spf do you use ? 25

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? yes
Do you get enough sleep ? yes

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? not really, that's why I already take care of myself

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? a little bit
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? way younger

 

[tifa]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : Probably 5 minutes.
Weaknesses: I pick spots.
Strenghts: Uh, I don't get that many spots so when I pick them it's not so bad?
Any personal beauty secrets: Not really. Some days I don't use product and just splash my face with cold water and it does the trick.

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? No, which is bad.
Alcohol ? Not often.
Cigarettes? No.
Vitamin Supplements? No.
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? I eat beef, chicken and fish.
Weaknesses ? I LOVE chocolate.
Strenghts ? I eat fruit and veg, never eat too much.

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? Not exactly.
If yes what and how often? I walk everywhere I can walk to.

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? Haha, no.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No!
Have massages (if yes how often)? No.
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? No.
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) Whenever it looks like it needs to be done.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes, it's often very cold here.
Pollution? I live in a city so yeah.
Harsh winds ? Sometimes.
Dry / Humid ? Humid.
Sun ? Hardly ever.

TANNING
Yes / No ? No.
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? Never.
Natural sun (if yes how much)? Yeah, if I'm outside but I don't deliberately sit in it.Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yeah...SPF 15 sometimes.

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? At the moment, it's ok. It will be more stressful soon.
Do you get enough sleep ? No.
GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? Yes

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? I am young and healthy so I hope so.
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? Older! That's just cos of my personality, I guess.

 

[Legyviel]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : 20 - 30 minutes
Weaknesses ? Sometimes I forget to take my mascara off. And I can't find the right moisturizer for me.
Strenghts ?I always clean my skin
Any personal beauty secrets ? Shea butter
EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? A lot. And green tea.
Alcohol ? rarely
Cigarettes? no
Vitamin Supplements? Vitamin C and multi
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? I eat everything.
Weaknesses ? Chocolate, coffee, fat, sugar, spicy food... Sometimes junk food
Strenghts ? I eat like a pig but don't gain weight. B)

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? Yes
If yes what and how often? walking, jogging...
PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? 3-4 times a year
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No money
Have massages (if yes how often)? No money
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? very rarely
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)? every few months

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes
Pollution? average
Harsh winds ? In winter
Dry / Humid ? Depends
Sun ? yes

TANNING
Yes / No ? Yes and I'm gonna burn and die
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)? When I go to the beach. it's like a week of daily tanning in summer
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) when there's sun
If yes
With what frequency ? see above
What spf do you use ? 15 - 30

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? aha
Do you get enough sleep ? Yes

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? Not everyone.

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? I'm not sure. I feel like I should do more...
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? Younger but that's because of my body type. I'm skinny, tomboy looking

 

[Kalista]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : About half an hour? Less sometimes.....
Weaknesses ? It's pretty sensitive so I have to be very careful about which products I use.
Strengths ? Usually, it's very clear.
Any personal beauty secrets ? It doesn't hurt to take a little break from your skincare regime and use only water for a while instead.

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? Usually I drink enough, but sometimes I'm way too busy with other stuff that I completely forget.
Alcohol ? In moderation.
Cigarettes? Sometimes, sadly
Vitamin Supplements? No.
Carnivore / Vegetarian / Vegan ? Vegetarian
Weaknesses ? Chocolate. I love it, but unfortunately, it can affect my skin quite a bit.
Strengths ? Generally, I eat healthily. Also, I have a fast metabolism so I don't need to constantly worry/stress about weight.

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? Yes
If yes what and how often? Pilates, three times a week.

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? yes, not often.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? yes, not often.
Have massages (if yes how often)? yes, not often. But, I used to go for them a lot more because my back used to constantly ache.
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? sometimes. I don't mind doing them myself.
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) I get split ends pretty quickly so I have to go for a trim every month or so.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes. The climate here in London is somewhat unpredictable, to say the least....
Pollution? Yes.
Harsh winds ? Not so much, no.
Dry / Humid ? Humid.
Sun ? Yes. I find it has a rather positive effect on my skin and health.

TANNING
Yes / No ? No
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)?
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Only on summer holidays, I'm terrible like that.
If yes
With what frequency ? holidays, every day.
What spf do you use ? SPF 20/15

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? Yes.
Do you get enough sleep ? No.

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? Some.

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? Yes.
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? younger.

 

[adi]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : maybe 1 hour together
Weaknesses ? i don't use moisturizer every day
Strenghts ? my skin is very clear
Any personal beauty secrets ? not wearing mae-up every day. it makes wonders to your skin, since it can breathe

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? 1,5 litres a day perhaps
Alcohol ? sometimes
Cigarettes? no
Vitamin Supplements? not at the moment, should start taking
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? vegetarian
Weaknesses ? chocolate, chips and soft drinks
Strenghts ? i've set a a "candy-day" and i'm still sticking on it. rest of the week i eat healthy

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? yes
If yes what and how often? every second day, trying to do every day

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? no
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? no
Have massages (if yes how often)? i should have..
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? no
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) every second month

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : yes.
Pollution? yes
Harsh winds ? yes
Dry / Humid ? dry
Sun ? yes

TANNING
Yes / No ? yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? no
Natural sun (if yes how much)? yes
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) yes
If yes
With what frequency ? during holidays
What spf do you use ? 15

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? at the moment yes
Do you get enough sleep ? 8 hours per night so yes

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? i think so

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? yes they do
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? maybe year older

 

[strawberry daiquiri]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis: about 1 minute and however long a shower takes
Weaknesses? I don’t care to do anything
Strengths? hopefully I don’t need to.
Any personal beauty secrets? sadly not.

EATING ETC HABITS
Water? About a glass a day, if even.
Alcohol? No.
Cigarettes? No.
Vitamin Supplements? No.
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? very occasionally a carnivore
Weaknesses? Sugar – in every available form. And only eating a proper meal if I get a headache.
Strengths? not that i know of.

EXERCISE
Yes/No? just dancing around to the music, whenever the mood strikes
If yes what and how often? -

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? No.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No.
Have massages (if yes how often)? No.
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? No.
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) I look after it myself, from time to time.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : yes.
Pollution? yes
Harsh winds ? yes
Dry / Humid ? very wet
Sun? once in a blue sun

TANNING
Yes / No? no.
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)?
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes, when there's sun.
What spf do you use ? 50+

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? yes.
Do you get enough sleep? Very little during the week, very much at the weekend.

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not? Thankfully, cause otherwise I think I'm in big trouble

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? I am young and healthy
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age? Younger.

 

[Bonchic]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : all together probably 20 minutes
Weaknesses ? not doing too much to my skin because I love to try new products
Strenghts ? I no longer like to sun bathe like I did. I get healthy amount of sun (15 mins a day), I have olive skin.
Any personal beauty secrets ? Origins spot remover is fantastic

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? lots.. I carry a bottle water with me wherever I go! Which
means many trips to the bathroom
Alcohol ? never
Cigarettes? never
Vitamin Supplements? multi-vitamin, v-B and calmag. I take v-C in the
winter so I don't catch a cold
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? vegan.. but I wear leather/fur
Weaknesses ? breads, pastas, kidney beans , nuts
Strenghts ? I love to eat fruits and veggies!




Exercise
Yes/No ? I walk 1 mile every morning and run 2 1/2, weights, lunges, 2
variations of situps.. I'm increasing my running distance slowly.
If yes what and how often? Every morning if possible. I do take about
one day off a week



PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE

Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? I use to get them once a month but
I haven't been in a few
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)?^^^
Have massages (if yes how often)? Never had one but I would love to
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? manicure/pedicure I do myself but
I go have it done like once a month
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes because it's very humid where I live which
can make your skin breakout easily if you use the wrong products
Pollution? Yes
Harsh winds ? no
ry / Humid ?Yes
Sun ?yes

NING
Yes / No ? only when I'm outside a little each day

if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)? 15 minutes a day

Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) when I'm going to be in the
sun I do

f yes
With what frequency ? and
What spf do you use ? 15-30 but if I am going to be at the pool or
beach at least 45


DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? no
Do you get enough sleep ? yes


ENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ?No

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? well yes because I am young and healthy

Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? some guess a few years older but a lady told me I looked 13 the other day

 

[twilight fairy]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis: 15 min?
Weaknesses?: Forget to moisturize sometimes.
Strengths?: I don't sunbathe, ever.
Any personal beauty secrets?: No..

EATING ETC HABITS
Water? Loads and loads. Minimum 1.5 litre each day!
Alcohol? Very rarely.
Cigarettes? No.
Vitamin Supplements? No.
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan? I don't eat meat, but eat fish.
Weaknesses? Chocolate!
Strengths? Lots of fruit and veggies.

EXERCISE
Yes/No? I hate exercise.

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? No.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No.
Have massages (if yes how often)? No.
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? I do them myself..
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) Every 4-5 months or so..get it coloured and trimmed.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : No..
Pollution? No.
Harsh winds ? No.
Dry / Humid ? No.
Sun? No..

TANNING
Yes / No? No!
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)?
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes, every day.
What spf do you use ? 12 or 15.

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? Sort of.
Do you get enough sleep? 6 hrs during week (not enough for me) - 10+ hrs during the weekend.

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not? Well I think my mother looks great for her age!..

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? I am 16 and pretty healthy..so..
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age? Younger.

 

[cosmogrl5]

Oprah did a very interesting show on this today. To stay young Dr. Oz recommends no foods with sugar, hydrogenated oils, animal fat, enriched flour or corn syrup.

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis: 15 minutes
Weaknesses?: I tend to pick at my face if I see a blemish
Strengths?: I apply moisturizer everyday without fail and use sunscreen everyday
Any personal beauty secrets?: I swear by the Aveeno Acne Mask which I sleep in a few times a week

EATING ETC HABITS
Water? Not enough but am getting better. I just loaded up on botted water this week because that's the only way I'll drink it. I drink too much diet soda.
Alcohol? Very rarely.
Cigarettes? No.
Vitamin Supplements? Multi-vitamin and skin, hair, and nails vitamins
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan? I don't eat red meat, but eat fish and sometimes chicken.
Weaknesses? bread
Strengths? Lots of fruit and veggies.

EXERCISE
Yes/No? Yes about 4 times per week and just signed up for Ashtanga yoga

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? No.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No.
Have massages (if yes how often)? Yes-- once a week (I have to for medica purposes, so my insurance fully covers them. I love it!)
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? Yes about every week and a half and a pedicure every 3 weeks
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) Every 8 weeks I get a trim and every few months highlights...just got the full treatment the other day.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Not too bad. I have lupus, so the humidity kills my joints though
Pollution? No.
Harsh winds ? No.
Dry / Humid ? Yes
Sun? Yes
TANNING
Yes / No? No!
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? No way, Jose!
Natural sun (if yes how much)? I do spend time outdoors and by the pool
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes, every day.
What spf do you use ? 45

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? Sort of.
Do you get enough sleep? Most of the time...although latey my best friend has called me in the middle of the night with a boyfriend crisis which has thrown off my sleep. Gotta love her!

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not? Yes, especially the women on my mother's side of the family

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? Yeah
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age? Younger (everyone thinks I am younger than my younger sister!)

 

[Liya]

SKINCARE ROUTINE

Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : around 15 mins.
Weaknesses ? Sometimes being too lazy to exfoliate.
Strenghts ? I dont ever go to bed without washing my face.
Any personal beauty secrets ? Don't use a lot of product...stick to 2.

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? I drink it, but probably not enough...I just hate always having to pee if I drink a lot of water.
Alcohol ? I don't drink.
Cigarettes? nope
Vitamin Supplements? Multivitamin, Calcium
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? Carnivore, but I only eat chicken.
Weaknesses ? bread.
Strenghts ? I don't eat sugar, desserts, fried foods or salty foods.




Exercise
Yes/No ? I walk.
If yes what and how often? Almost every day.



PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE

Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? Once in awhile.
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? Once in awhile.
Have massages (if yes how often)? I've only been once and I haven't gone back because I found it painful.
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? Pedicures monthly.
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)? every 6 weeks.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Not really.
Pollution? Some, but not too bad.
Harsh winds ? In the winter.
dry / Humid ? yes
Sun ? yes

TANNING
Yes / No ? In the summer.

if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?
Natural sun (if yes how much)? Almost daily from being outside in the summer.

Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) yes

if yes
With what frequency ? every time i go outside in the summer.
What spf do you use ? 15.


DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? yes.
Do you get enough sleep ? Most of the time.


ENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? mom's side does.

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? For the most part..but I'm still young.

Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? younger.

 

[jennifer~]

staying young is beyond my control, but on staying healthy: having missed out on confessionals as a(n atheistic) child, I'm rather drawn to this thread.. I jest

But I do drink more tea than anyone I know, or would want to know

 

[Lara_L]

SKINCARE ROUTINE

Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : Roughly thirty minutes

Weaknesses ? Im often tempted to sleep with my makeup on, because im too lazy to remove it!

Strengths ? I eat a lot of fruit and veges and drink a ton of green tea

Any personal beauty secrets ? No

EATING ETC HABITS

Water ? i drink litres! seriously, i have a medical condition that makes me feel thirsty, so i drink about 4-5 litres daily
Alcohol ? not during the week.

Cigarettes? no, never have.

Vitamin Supplements? zinc, vitamin a, vitamin c, vitamin e, fish oil, multivitamin

Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ?
I rarely eat meat, but im not a vegetarian

Weaknesses ? junk- i have a radar for any food thats bad for me

Strengths ? i eat a ton of fruit and veges

EXERCISE

Yes/No ? no

If yes what and how often?


PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? No

Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? No

Have massages (if yes how often)? No

Get your nails done (if yes how often)? Myself.

How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) Cut it every 4 months or so.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No :
yes, i live in australia, so climate is definately a factor

Pollution? Yes

Harsh winds ? no

Dry / Humid ? yeah, but ive heard humidity makes for smooth complexions!

Sun ? possibly too much (like i said, i live in australia)

TANNING

Yes / No ? Yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? no, but i used to


Natural sun (if yes how much)? yes, at the beach

Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes)
yes, at the beach

What spf do you use ?
usually 30+

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? too much!
Do you get enough sleep ? i sleep like a baby- about ten hours or so

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? yes!.
Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? some ways...my eating habits could improve, but i guess im good with taking my vitamins, and they really work!

Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? always younger but it could be because im only small, with a round little face

 

[tickledpink]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : About 30mins/day including makeup
Weaknesses ? : When I do get a pimple I tend to over-treat it.
Strengths ? : I never go to bed with my makeup on.
Any personal beauty secrets ? N/A

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? : I drink water moderately through the day.
Alcohol ? : I don't drink.
Cigarettes? : No smoking.
Vitamin Supplements? : I take vitamins whenever I remember, which isn't often...
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? : I don't eat meat, eggs or dairy.
Weaknesses ? : Pasta, rice, crackers, bread- I love carbs.
Strenghts ? : For the most part I stay away from processed foods.

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? : I go on walks.
If yes what and how often?

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? :
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? :
Have massages (if yes how often)? :
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? : Yes, bi-weekly
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) : Every 2 mos.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : At times.
Pollution? :
Harsh winds ? :
Dry / Humid ? : My skin suffers when it gets really dry.
Sun ? :

TANNING
Yes / No ? Yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? :
Natural sun (if yes how much)? A few times a month, more if I have time.
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes
If yes
With what frequency ? and
What spf do you use ? I use SPF 30 on my body, 23 on my face

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? No
Do you get enough sleep ? Yes

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not? : I'd say so.

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? : Yes, definately
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? : I usually get younger.

 

[Browneyes]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : about 30 min
Weaknesses ? I have extremely sensitive skin, so I get wierd issues sometimes, plus I was a picker during my teens, and sometimes I still do, mostly with blackheads, but still
Strenghts ? I have a good skin-care routine I think, and I've discovered the right products for me - always simple, and either organic, or hyperallergenic
Any personal beauty secrets ? ACV for the hair, and salt scrubbed very gently once a week on the face - but these aren't really secrets, check out the Household Beauty Recipes thread!

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? at least 1½ litres per day, but often more than that + herbal teas
Alcohol ? on weekend-nights out and on special occasions, not much though
Cigarettes? not a smoker, but can't get past the second hand smoke when out in town
Vitamin Supplements? at the moment only A-Z vitamins
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? everything, but vegetarian when poor
Weaknesses ? chocolate! ice cream! + french pastry (feeling guilty today!) + I don't always get all the fruits and vegetables I should.
Strenghts ? fast metabolism and health conscious - I hardly ever eat junk food (unless you count a good pizza a junk food? let's say not)

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? yeees... but very sporadically at the moment
If yes what and how often? walking to places, yoga, and I used to dance ballet regularly...

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? no
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? no
Have massages (if yes how often)? occasionally (boyfriend)
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? I do them about once a week, I neglect my feet though...
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)? maybe once every 6 months, I never colour it

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : Yes
Pollution? Yes, but hopefully not too much
Harsh winds ? No
Dry / Humid ? Both I think, the climate here is wierd (Geneva, Suisse)
Sun ? Yes

TANNING
Yes / No ? Occasionally
if yes:
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? Never in my life!
Natural sun (if yes how much)? Yes, but not extremely much
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes
If yes:
With what frequency ? Every day in the summer, in the winter I get kind of lazy about it
What spf do you use ? 40 (La Roche Posay)

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? Not daily, but sometimes, and apparently I worry alot
Do you get enough sleep ? On average 7-8 hours

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? Yes, both sides actually

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? well, I feel fine
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? It goes both ways, really depends on the situation:
When I am with my sister (who is 15) people sometimes ask if we're twins. But at my present work, the other interns who are a couple years older than me thought I was their age. I am 22.

 

[chanelnumber5]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : 20 mins (about 30-45 mins on the days when i do mask and exfoliate as well as cleansing, moisturising)
Weaknesses ? i really should use better quality problems and blackheads on my nose that just wont go!!
Strenghts ?ive moisturised since i was about 12 and i always take my makeup of before bed
Any personal beauty secrets ? non really

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? about 500ml-1.5 litre depending
Alcohol ?nope
Cigarettes? nope
Vitamin Supplements? echinecha (not a vitamin really but o well) and multi vitamins
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? vegetarian
Weaknesses ? too much junk food, too lazy to exercise, worrying too much
Strenghts ? fast metabolism , plenty of fruit and veg

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? yes
If yes what and how often? 2 hours a week with pe at school, and about 20 minutes of walking around corridors up stairs etc every day

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? nope
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? no
Have massages (if yes how often)no?
Get your nails done (if yes how often)?no
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) every 6 weeks i get a trim

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : yes
Pollution? not really
Harsh winds ?yes thisthe winter it chaped my hands and lips really bad
Dry / Humid ?no
Sun ? no

TANNING
Yes / No ? yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)?no
Natural sun (if yes how much)? yes, when im on holiday or in the garden alot in the summer but i dont really purposely go out to get a tan as my skin tans quite easily anyway
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes)yes
If yes
With what frequency ? when i go out for over 1/2 in the sun in summer
and
What spf do you use ? highest i can get

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? often, yes
Do you get enough sleep ? i get atleast 8 hrs+ but still get tired

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ?some of them

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? well i am young at 15 but healthy, ummm sort of
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? people always think i look 13ish and i hate looking so young, but in 20 years i geuss i wont mind if people tell me i look young!!

 

[Adrina]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : Approx 15 mins/day Weaknesses ? : Tend to eat chocolate in the evening.
Strengths ? : I never leave my skin with make up on.
Any personal beauty secrets ? Wash your butts with olive oil mixed with lemon and table salts

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? : I drink 1,5 l minimum per day.
Alcohol ? : It depends. For social dinner a glass of wine is okay.
Cigarettes? : never.
Vitamin Supplements? : I take vitamins whenever I remember, which isn't often...
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? : All. No restrictions
Weaknesses ? : Chocolates.
Strenghts ? : I eat salad almost everyday.

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? : Yes.
If yes what and how often? 3 times a week I do brisk walking after 7 pm, once a week I go to dance class (hip hop). And every sunday I play tennis.

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? : once in two months
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? : once in three months
Have massages (if yes how often)? : I don't like massages for my body
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? : once or two times a month
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc) : Cream bath my hair, blow dry with hair serum to get the silky hair every 2 months.

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : No.
Pollution? : No
Harsh winds ? : Sometime
Dry / Humid ? : Dry.
Sun ? : Sometime

TANNING
Yes / No ? No
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? :
Natural sun (if yes how much)? Very rarely, I do sport outdoor sometime in a summer.
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) Yes
If yes
With what frequency ? I apply sun screen everyday
What spf do you use ? I use SPF 30

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? I don't think so
Do you get enough sleep ? Oh yes

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not? : I think yes.

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? : I'm sure of it.
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? : Younger.

 

[Golden_butterfly]

Any personal beauty secrets ? Wash your butts with olive oil mixed with lemon and table salts

I'll remember that one!

 

[SophieKawaii]

SKINCARE ROUTINE
Time you spend on your skin on a daily basis : like 15-20 minutes
Weaknesses ? rarely if i'm too tired i leave lil make-up on
Strenghts ? i try not to kill my skin with too many products
Any personal beauty secrets ? i don't think i have..

EATING ETC HABITS
Water ? rather tea (green, fruit, etc), 1,5l approx
Alcohol ? 1-2dl red wine/ day
Cigarettes? very very very rarely
Vitamin Supplements? not these days, but i used to take supradyn
Carnivor / Vegetarian / Vegan ? i eat everything
Weaknesses ? chips and often second dinner around 10pm but since i'm skinny i don't mind. however i think it must belong to weakness
Strenghts ? kefir and green tea

EXERCISE
Yes/No ? yes
If yes what and how often? dance or streching a little every day or every other day

PAMPERING/MAINTANENCE
Do you :
Have facials (if yes how often)? no
Go to Spa's (if yes how often)? no
Have massages (if yes how often)? no
Get your nails done (if yes how often)? no
How often do you get your hair looked after (trims, toned, coloured, highlights, cuts etc)? once in 2-3 months

ENVIROMENT
Does your enviroment / climate factor in when you take care of your looks and health? Yes/No : yes
Pollution? not much
Harsh winds ? sometimes
Dry / Humid ? humid
Sun ? yep

TANNING
Yes / No ? yes
if yes
Tanning beds (if yes how often)? no
Natural sun (if yes how much)? 2-3 weeks on holiday or sometimes in the garden, i like to be pale so i tan only to have healthy look
Do you use sunblock ?(No / Yes) yes
If yes
With what frequency ? before sunbathing and later re-apply
What spf do you use ? 20+

DAY TO DAY
Is your life stressful ? think so
Do you get enough sleep ? i try to get the 8 hours every night

GENETICS
Do members of your family age gracefully or not ? yes

Finally...

DID IT PAY OFF
Does your routines make you feel young and healthy ? yes, mostly
Do people guess you to be younger or older than your actual age ? younger, but at this age i suppose it doesn't count much