8 TIPS: HOW TO GET A NATURAL GLOW

At The Total You Cosmetics, we are always striving for naturally glowing skin. We know how important it is to properly protect it from the sun and the inevitable toxins that exist in our environment. Taking care of our skin is one of our top daily priorities and we thought we’d give you a few tips on what works best for us.

1. Drink an adequate amount of water daily
The standard recommendation for daily water intake is at least 8, 8 oz glasses of water a day. We like to go above and beyond that to flush out any excess toxins and hydrate our skin. But, listen to your body and let it tell you what it needs.

2. Get enough sleep
The recommended hours of sleep per day varies on one's age, but according to the National Sleep Foundation, anywhere between 7-9 hours is adequate for adults. We believe in this! The more sleep, the more well-rested the skin appears.

3. Squeeze in a good sweat
Getting a good sweat helps to rejuvenate dead skin cells and create new ones — perfect for getting that extra glow. It gets the body’s blood flowing and stimulates endorphins that can boost your mood. And, a happy woman is a glowing woman!

4. Use a good, natural moisturizer
Keeping the skin hydrated so it doesn't dry out is key. Many people who suffer from acne tend to dry out their skin, but we have to make sure we put moisture back into it to achieve that 'dewy' look. Our favorite product right now is the Peptide Wrinkle Relaxing Creme that helps prevent collagen and elastin breakdown for firmer, more resilient skin.

5. Shimmer it up
What better way to get that true glow effect than with a little shimmer? It catches the light and looks especially good if you put it in the right places. We love to dab it on the top of our cheek bones, brow bones, and a tiny dab in the corner of each eye. This is one of our favorite tricks used with our Liquid Illuminator.

6. Hydrate those lips
Our lips take on a lot of work during the day. Between talking, eating, and sipping we have to make sure we treat them with care so they don’t dry up on us. Keep your lips hydrated and protected with a Vitamin C Lip Treatment with SPF 15.

7. Use a lightweight all-over tinted moisturizer
Having a light, all-over coverage that smooths blemishes is key for glowing skin. The Mineral Sheer Tint with SPF 20 is the best product on the market {in our humble opinion}. It has a subtle shimmer to it, and it doesn't leave your skin feeling caked with makeup. You'll have people asking where you get your glow with this product - we promise, it happens to us frequently! 

8. Exfoliate often
Our rule of exfoliation thumb is 1x a week. It's important to slough off dead skin cells so new ones have the chance to form, while also being mindful not to overdo it. We love the Enzyme Exfoliating Scrub because it leaves your skin feeling revived by the papaya enzyme extract, and of course leaving you glowing.

Thanks for reading our 8 tips for naturally glowing skin. We make a point to ensure our products are paraben-free, hypoallergenic, and non-comedognic. They truly are the kind you'll use for a lifetime. Enjoy and happy glowing!