It is said that a beautiful face is a joy forever. You are pleased to look at a beautiful thing around you. Nature has so many beautiful things on display for us like the flowers, trees beautiful mountains, lakes and rivers. It gives joy to your heart and who wouldn't want to feel the same joy looking at one’s own self in the mirror. In the age where cosmetics and beauty products form an essential part of every woman's beauty regime here are some tips to stay naturally beautiful. 

Health is essential to look beautiful

• Have a healthy diet. You are what you eat! A healthy body has charm so eat healthy foods like vegetables, fruits and fish. Take a smart diet with the right mix of proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Chooses stuffs with low fat and sugar content so that you don’t put of extra calories. Avoid too much of junk food. Have fresh fruits in your diet. And never skip breakfast. It is important to have 3 to 5 meals a day but do not overeat.
• Drink healthy. It is important to have adequate quantity of water in a day. On an average you must have 3-5 liters of water in a day. Water is essential to keep the body fresh as it flushes out the toxins from the body making your skin look younger. Stay away from health depriving drinks like alcohol. Too much of coffee should be avoided.
• Sleep well. A good sleep is essential to keep the body healthy. On an average you must sleep for 6-8 hours in a day. Sleep deprivation may end up giving you dark circles around your eyes.
• Exercise to stay fit. Take up yoga, aerobics or dance. Be it any type of physical activity it will help your body stay fit and strong maintaining the glow of your skin. Exercising helps regulate the blood flow and oxygen to various parts of the body. It is helpful to keep the toxins flush out of the body. Besides maintaining weight of the body regular exercising also keeps you stress free. A morning walk is great as it freshens up the body and mind. 
• Don’t starve yourself. Size zero is out and healthy is in. So do not starve yourself by avoiding meals and fasting too much. That will only weaken you and make you looking dull. Have a well balanced diet with the right mix of nutrients for your body.
• Avoid stress. A healthy mind is essential for a healthy body. So enjoy your life and handle stress effectively that comes in your way in day to day life.

For a glowing skin.

• Exfoliate your skin. Exfoliate your skin once in a week to remove the dead skin and blackheads to make your skin glow.
• Moisturize your skin. Use a moisturizer to maintain the moisture of your skin especially in winters. Those who have a dry skin must include moisturizer in their makeup essentials.
• Skip putting layers of makeup. You should not apply too much of makeup unless it is required. Layers of makeup take away the natural beauty of the skin and may even cause harm. Do not use a foundation unless needed and keep the makeup minimal on a normal day. Make it a point to apply coconut oil at night before going to bed. It helps in treating dark circles around the eyes and also helps maintain the skin tone.
• Protect your skin from sun. Keep your skin protected from the sun as it can cause tanning and darken your skin tone. During the summers keep your skin covered up to the maximum and apply a sunscreen before stepping out. Some believe that a sunscreen is only required in the hot summers. This is not true your skin lies at risk from the winter sun also so be it any season use a sunscreen daily.
• Wash your face and keep it clean. Washing your face two three times a day is essential considering the rising pollution and dust around us. You must choose a good face wash according to your skin type. Avoid using oil based face wash if you have an oily skin. Do not forget to wash off your makeup before going to bed. Apply a night cream for a softer skin. Give your skin time to breath. 
• Have vitamin A and C in your diet. To have a glowing skin, supply your body with good amounts of vitamin A and C.

For beautiful eyes. Eyes are said to be the most attractive part of the human body. Do not stress your eyes on before a computer screen for long durations.

• Use a smudge free kajal that suits your skin type and define the lower lid of your eyes. If you are good at experimenting there are a lot of ways you can create an attractive look. To make your eyes look bigger curl up your lashes and use water proof mascara to add volume to your lashes.
• Its said that applying petroleum jelly to your lashes every night helps the lashes grow. 
• Apply false eyelashes if you have too thin lashes but only if you are perfect at it. 
• Shape your eyebrows for a beautiful look. Neat and cleanly shaped brows can add to your looks in a great way. Before shaping your brows decide what shape will suit you. Arch shaped brows look good on people with a round or an oval shaped face; while semi circle shaped brows give a softer and calmer look to a sharp face. 
• Have plenty of sleep to avoid dark circles around your eyes and pamper them with cucumber slices kept on closed relaxed eyes.

Take care of your smile. 

• To have a million dollar smile take good care of your teeth.
• Brush your teeth well two times a day.
• Avoid using toothpaste with too much of fluoride content to keep your teeth healthy. Do floss your teeth daily and have a regular dental checkup once in three months to maintain good dental hygiene.
• Do take off your lipstick before going to bed and try using only herbal ones to keep your lips healthy naturally. 
• Avoid drinking too much of soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi as they can stain your teeth.
• Take calcium and phosphorus rich food products like milk and milk products, fish, green vegetables.

For beautiful hair.

• Condition your hair from the roots to the tips. Use a mild shampoo if possible as too much of chemicals may take away the shine from your hair.
• Keep your hair brushed and well groomed. But too much of brushing can lead to hair breakage.
• Never use too hot water to wash your hair.
• Protect your hair from sun and dust using a hat or a scarf whenever you step out of the house.
• Wash your hair once in three days and before going for a wash give a good massage to your hair with coconut oil.
• Have a healthy diet that includes Vitamin B that helps hair growth like beans, peas, carrots, soybean, nuts and eggs.
• To prevent hair loss have food rich in iron like beans, whole grains, eggs, dried fruits, leafy vegetables, apple, wheat, millet, brown rice, peas, kidney beans, almonds and apricots.

Maintain a good posture. Stand, sit and walk straight with your shoulders upright and not slouchy. A good posture is impressive and a symbol of confidence in personality. A good bosy posture is essential for the overall beautiful look. 

For beautiful nails. Some people neglect their nails and this can deter your look. Keep your nails in good shape and good hygiene.

• Do not keep your nails painted 24/7 as it may damage your natural nail color and shine.
• Dirty nails are a big turn off. So keep your nails in shape and and go for a manicure of needed. 
• Include fish, poultry, meat, dried dates and jaggery in your food along with citrus fruits for strong and shiny nails.
• Include olive oil in your salad to have strong and healthy nails.

Wear what suits you.

• Do not go after trends blindly or wear stuffs just because you saw your favorite celebrity wearing it.
• Wear what you feel comfortable in and what your body type demands. Do not follow anyone because no two bodies types are same what looks good on your best friend might not look good on you, have your own dressing style.
• Dress your age! Go bright and colorful if you are young.
• Use subtle colors when you go for a professional meeting or presentation. Dress according to the place.
• Accessorize your look with bangles, bracelets, hair-clips or bands but do not overdo it.
• Keep your complexion in mind while you choose a dress for yourself. Bright colors look best on fairer skin while light colors complement dusky complexions. 
• Wear the right shoes that compliment your dress. Do not overlook your comfort while fitting in those trendy shoes. After a long hectic day soak your feet in lukewarm water to relax them.
• Keep on experimenting to avoid monotony and boredom in your life.

Last but certainly not the least, feel beautiful from within. Beauty that is skin deep touches hearts and spreads charm all around. You will look beautiful if you feel so. Like the beauty of all times Marilyn Monroe once said, "All little girls should be told that they are pretty even if they aren't". So be positive, confident and beautiful always!