From times immemorial, beauty has probably been the most important aspect of a lady’s life. Whether it is Shakespeare or Wordsworth, or any of the more contemporary literary and artistic scholars of today, a woman’s beauty is definitely considered to be an aspect of prime importance in her personality. In the ancient era, however, natural beauty was venerated and admired, unlike that in the modern world of today, when the only way to maintain one’s beauty without any help is never to leave one’s house, especially during the day, due to the massive amount of pollution caused by industrialization and other factors. However, that too, is not exactly a full-proof way to maintain yourself.

It is said that if you are beautiful on the inside, you’re definitely so on the outside. The former part of this saying, though, may be interpreted as indicating good inner health and well-being, rather than simply admirable values and principles. If you are healthy - physically, mentally as well as emotionally, then it will definitely be manifested in your appearance. This is the first and foremost thing to remember – eat the correct things, and keep regular hours, for it will help make your skin glow with healthy radiance.

Now, when it comes to skincare, first you ought to know what kind of skin type you possess. Your skin may be oily, dry, or a combination one. Normally, it is the oily skin that causes much trouble, in the form of stubborn acne and pimples. For this kind of skin, it would be beneficial for you to use cosmetics that are citrus-based, for they will help remove excess oil from your face. Dry skin usually needs to be given frequent and extra doses of moisturizer, to maintain the suppleness. Combination skin, though, needs a little more attention, for it changes according to the prevalent season.

Be careful to see that you choose the right cosmetics for your skin type, for otherwise you might end up ruining it irreparably. You may select a daily or weekly routine to take good care of your skin, and follow it religiously. The basic steps in the daily skincare routine are scrubbing, cleansing, toning and moisturizing. While you will get innumerable artificially created cosmetics in the market for this purpose, it is always safer to use natural means of ensuring the outer health of your skin. It would be wise to consult your beauty expert or dermatologist to know which natural or artificial products to use on your face. Apart from that, a couple of quick visits to the beauty salon a month will definitely not go amiss.

Now, since we are talking about facial skin, it would be a crime to miss out on a very important topic – makeup. The basic rule of makeup is that you should wear it in such a way that it doesn’t show, and looks natural. The kind of makeup you wear depends on the occasion and setting too, though. For instance, a light base of foundation, followed by a light dab of powder and blusher will be enough for a normal day at work. The eye-shadow and lipstick could match your attire in terms of color. On a special occasion, though, especially if it taking place in the evening, your make-up ought to be slightly more elaborate, so that it enhances your facial structure better, without looking too loud or artificial. Here again, it is very important to see that the makeup products that you choose suit your skin well. Also, be extremely careful not to use anyone else’s makeup, for it might end up tarnishing your skin.

Apart from skincare, another aspect of beauty is a woman’s hair. It is important for you to be extra careful about your hair, too, for the health of your hair affects that of your skin.