How to Look Naturally Beautiful

Co-authored by Luca Buzas and Sophia Bell

Last Updated: September 20, 2024 Approved

You don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort to look naturally beautiful! Just take the time to groom yourself so you look and feel fresh and clean. Then, style and present yourself in a way that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Incorporating healthy habits into your routine can also help achieve natural beauty. You’ll be looking and feeling great in no time!

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Creating a Grooming Routine

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Shower or bathe frequently. Dirty, greasy hair and stinky, sweaty skin won’t help you look or feel naturally beautiful. Make sure you shower or bathe on a regular basis, such as every day or every other day. Wash your body and face to remove dirt, sweat, oil, and body odor. shampoo and condition your hair as well, using products formulated specifically for your hair type.^{[1]
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- You don’t have to wash your hair every single day—you can simply rinse it and skip the shampoo every other time you shower to help preserve your hair’s natural oils.
- Don’t forget to apply deodorant after showering!
It’s important to wash your face every day to remove dirt and oil, even if you don’t take a shower. Remember to choose a cleanser formulated for your skin type. If you have oily skin, choose an oil-free face wash. For acne-prone skin, look for a product with salicylic acid. If you have dry skin, use a cream cleanser to add some moisture. For combination skin, try a gel cleanser.^{[2]
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Applying moisturizer after your shower will help keep your skin supple, soft, and glowing. Choose a lotion formulated for your skin type, and avoid using anything with heavy perfumes or harsh chemicals, which can dry out your skin. Look for products with humectants like glycerin, occlusives such as lanolin, and emollients like lauric acid.^{[3]
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Brush and floss your teeth every day. A bright, white smile is sure to help you look beautiful! You should brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss once per day. Doing so will keep your teeth and gums healthy. Aim to brush for 2 minutes each time. You can also use mouthwash to kill germs and freshen your breath.^{[4]
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- To whiten your teeth, opt for a whitening toothpaste or use whitening strips.
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Exfoliate and moisturize your hands and feet. Ragged cuticles or rough, flaky heels can be easily fixed to help you look and feel more naturally beautiful. One option is to get regular manicures and pedicures in a salon. If you’d rather take care of your nails at home, trim and file them regularly to keep them short and smooth. Exfoliate your hands and feet to remove dead, dry skin, then apply a moisturizer after drying them off.^{[5]
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- You can also do at-home paraffin wax treatments on your hands or feet for smooth, hydrated skin.
The best thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Wear sunscreen with UV protection and an SPF of at least 30 whenever you plan to be outdoors. Sunscreen can prevent wrinkles as well as sun damage that could lead to cancer. You can also wear light-colored, lightweight clothing outdoors and a wide-brimmed hat with sunglasses.^{[6]
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Dry, cracked lips are painful and unsightly. Keep your lips soft and smooth with the regular use of lip balm. Choose one that has sunscreen in it to protect your lips. It’s a good idea to buy several of your favorite kind so you can stash them in places like your purse or pocket, your car, and your office.

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Oily, combination, dry, or sensitive—to take the very best care of your face, first you’ve got to know your skin type. Whether it’s acne, flakiness, redness, or oil that’s got you down, we’ll give you all the knowledge you need, and we’ll even recommend our favorite products for your skin type.

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Let’s talk about pores. How would you describe yours?

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They’re noticeable, but only really in my t-zone (AKA, my forehead, nose, & chin).

They’re pretty small. I can hardly see them!

I’m pretty sure my pores are average in size.

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Styling Yourself

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Wear clean clothes that fit well. A comfortable, put-together outfit will help you feel more confident than a rumpled, stinky sweatsuit. Wash your laundry frequently and put your clothes away so you always have clean, unwrinkled clothes to wear. You don’t have to dress up, just pick things that make you feel good and that are free of stains or rips.^{[7]
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- Choose clothes that fit well; they shouldn’t be baggy and shapeless nor should they be constricting and uncomfortable.
If you’re going for a natural look, don’t overdo it with tons of flashy jewelry or blinged-out accessories. Stick to simple accessories and limit it to just a few items, like a patterned scarf, simple bracelet, and bright-colored heels. Or, you could choose some dangly earrings, a neutral handbag, and patterned flats.^{[8]
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Find a hairstyle that suits you. Visit a reputable hair stylist and ask them what kind of styles they would suggest for your face shape and hair type. Work together to choose a style that matches your preferred level of effort to style, whether you enjoy spending time styling your hair in the morning or are more of a wash-and-go type of person. Then, learn how to style it each day and pick up the products you may need.^{[9]
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- Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends and keep your hair healthy and beautiful.
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Apply natural-looking makeup, if desired. If you choose to wear makeup, it should be understated and subtly highlight your features. Choose a tinted moisturizer or a lightweight foundation and be sure to blend it into your hairline and onto your neck. Sweep a warm blush over your cheekbones and apply a lipstick or lipgloss that’s only a few shades from your natural lip color. Accent your eyes with mascara and perhaps a neutral shade of eyeshadow.^{[10]
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- Always remove your makeup before bed! It’s super crucial that you don’t sleep in your makeup. Not only will it smudge and smear, it can also clog your pores and cause breakouts.^{[11]
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Developing Healthy Habits

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Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Eating healthy food will help you look and feel great! Choose lean proteins, like chicken and fish, and eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Aim to eat several different colors of fruits and veggies each day, like carrots, beets, bananas, kale, blueberries, bell peppers, brussels sprouts, strawberries, kiwi, green beans, and pineapple. Try to indulge in salty and sugary snacks, like chips and candy, very sparingly.
Drink 8 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Drinking plenty of water allows your body to flush out toxins. It will also help you achieve healthy hair and skin with a radiant glow! Carry around a refillable water bottle so that you can drink water throughout the day and on the go. You can even add cucumbers, lemons, or berries to your water to flavor it, if you want. Just keep sipping and stay hydrated.
Exercise at least 3 times per week. Regular exercise helps you sweat out toxins, clears your pores, and improves blood circulation, all of which will give you a healthy glow. Try to exercise for 30-60 minutes at least 3 times a week. You can swim, do zumba, lift weights, jog, do yoga, or engage in any other kind of physical activity you like. Find something that is fun, but still challenging.
A full night’s rest will keep your skin looking great, and can actually help prevent wrinkles! If you want to look naturally beautiful, be sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. It’s not called “beauty rest” for nothing!^{[12]
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A smile is a beautiful thing! Smiling at people attracts them to you, and also helps you feel happier. Even if you don’t feel confident, you can still act like you do. Use good posture—stand up straight and avoid crossing your arms or fidgeting. Look people in the eye, shake hands firmly, and speak slowly and clearly.^{[13]
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If you put yourself down, then you will find it very difficult to be confident in your own body. If you're struggling to come to terms with your weight, then you can try adjusting your wardrobe with some tricks to appear slimmer. This is includes wearing certain outfits and garments. You can also work your way to a slimmer body by adjusting your diet and exercise.

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I am a 13-year-old girl. What kind of makeup would I wear to make myself look natural, but really beautiful as well?

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Avoid heavy makeup at 13, especially if you're going for a natural beauty look. Try a light BB cream or concealer. Avoid eye shadow, eyeliner and lipstick, as these are considered glam makeup products.

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How am I supposed to get rid of a bunch of yellow stuff on my teeth overnight?

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Try a new toothpaste that is designed to whiten your teeth. Avoid going for the cheap stuff. There are whitening kits you can purchase to whiten your teeth. However, you must understand that whitening doesn't happen overnight. It will take a few weeks for you to notice changes. You also need to brush your teeth for at least two minutes. Avoid staining foods such as coffee or wine.

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Putting petroleum jelly or castor oil on your eyelashes (and eyebrows, if necessary) every night for a month or more will condition them, helping them to grow more and shine.

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