Lastnight, I was so inspired by what FASHBOOK host Iza Calzado said... she said that it might sound superficial to others what they did (a complete makeover for a participant ont heir show) for her but making yourself look good and fixing her up physically is more than just the outside benefit but also how it made her feel. It may boost up self confidence, self-esteem, morale, and just feel good about yourself.. everybody wants to look good and feel good...
"the time we dedicate to our skin not only plays a part in building harmony between the body and the mind. It also takes part in building our self-respect and respect of others. The way we see ourselves affects the way we see others see us. "- L'Oreal Skin-Science.com
Before, when I was still studying and during my first five years of working, I never really cared how I look as long as I take bath and cleaned myslef before leaving the house, i was fine. I was not even conscious about my blackheads or zits;-( I know... I am more a guy before that eventually woke up to realize that I am a girl...and should attend to her needs as a girl;-)
I don't even know how to apply make up... I just take a bath, use clean clothes (jeans and tshirt), wash my face and I'm off to school or work, no moisturizer or anything.. I'm all that;-)
BUT
(this was just last October of this year) One day I just woke up and went to the grocery store to buy my stuff but instead of the usual gemicidal soap and shampoo I made it to other side of the shelves I took a body wash that's super moisturizing, whitening scrubs, body polish, and all that... It changed my usuall routine in taking a bath ( it just usually takes me 15 minutes, now its 30 minutes...) I just want to scrub myself and want to smell myself more... but htis time I want myself to smell something different... citrusy or fruity...
I also visited one of the cosmetics shops, thefaceshop. I grabed a tripple baked pink purple eyeshadow and a lipgloss to start with. Just to check it if it goes fine with me using cosmetics. I was afraid before that I might ruin my skin using cosmetic, I heard a lot of negative stuff about people using make up;-( but it went well... as days go on, I was thinking that it will be great if I apply some eyeliner just to better the look...then the blush came.. and the facial wash off pack, the yogurt and honey pack, the primer, concealer.. and it just never stopped... I kept reading so many beauty blog about make up, cosmetics, and how to take care of your skin more and I watched tuitorials from you tube... It helped a lot
SO from this...
to this...
It's not all about hiding imperfections but it's enhacing your natural beauty, valuing, loving, and taking care of yourself ;-)