PR-manager Anya Naumova about refusal from make-up and favorite cosmetics
FOR RUBRIC "COSMETIC" we study the contents of beauty cases, dressing tables and cosmetic bags of interesting characters to us - and we show all this to you.
About care
My whole care system is built around one fact: I am a terrible muddler with dry skin. Therefore, I have a small arsenal of “homemade” products, and there are still obligatory creams and balsams “with me” that I have to buy in double-triple volume and pack in all bags and pockets of jackets. Because of dry skin, I choose only benign products and minimize experiments. I also almost do not use decorative cosmetics. First of all, I just don’t know how and I don’t want to spend this time in the morning. Secondly, it teaches you to like yourself the way you are. But putting on lipstick from prom or glitter for a holiday is sacred.
In my opinion, self-care is a whole system that includes suitable cosmetics, sports, nutrition, and psychological support. Unfortunately, I still have only two modes: either I develop a strict system and control myself in everything, or look for me with a fast-food package on the couch or confidently walking to the bar instead of fitness. Find a middle ground until it comes out.
About sports and habits
Regarding sports: in the rocking chair, I feel too uncomfortable with experienced visitors, and at hatha yoga (with all the beauty of the image) I get bored, so I came to two ideal exercises for me - yoga for back and stretching. This is something between a meditation and a dynamic sport, and most importantly - it is easy to set a goal for yourself: for example, to stop slouching and sit on the splits.
Probably the main habit I have acquired recently and which I am very proud of is the ability to talk to myself. Honestly admit to all shortcomings and stupidity, allow yourself to make mistakes, praise for small victories. Somehow it turns out that I often take myself out of the comfort zone, so the internal dialogue helps not to go crazy and adequately assess the strength. Plus, from all the ills in the world, there is tea: cranberries with honey, mint, rosehips or ginger with lemon - for quite some time now I have a big thermos at work and a small one with me, so that I can drink hot 24/7.
About blogs and websites
Sometimes I go to the “Beauty” section of The Blueprint, where, in addition to interesting articles, you can admire a beautiful layout. I also like to read the “Magazine” section on the Not Only store site: there they talk about new brands, give answers to simple questions (for example, what serums are and how to use them), and also run the “Weekly Inspiration” category, where every week the team The store shares pieces that inspire them.
