How to Be Pretty As a Teen

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First, begin taking good care of your skin. Many say that your skin is a reflection of what's going on inside your body, so it makes perfect sense that you should take care of it.

• Wash your face twice a day, daily. Use a gentle face wash for sensitive skin to rid your face of excess oil, dirt, and other unwanted debris that might otherwise clog your pores and make your skin dull.
• Use a product for skin that contains salicylic acid, if you do not have sensitive skin, to clear up acne and blackheads. There are excellent products that you may even find in drug stores that are affordable and effective.
• Protect your skin from dryness, especially if you live in a cold, dry, or otherwise harsh environment.; or if you use a salicylic acid treatment. You will want to find a moisturizer that does not irritate your skin
• Use sunscreen daily, even in the winter. Tanning and sunburn may look different on the outside, but below the skin, it means the same thing: intense sun damage. By not protecting your skin from harmful sunlight UV rays, you have a higher risk of skin cancer. Some sunburns can even cause scarring and hyperpigmentation.

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   Keep your body well-groomed.
   • Tweeze your eyebrows and cut them so they are not too long. Be careful, though; you do not want to make your brows too thin. If you do have thin brows, try filling them in with a pencil or powder that matches your natural brow color. You can even try a brow gel, which is meant to keep the hairs in place.
   • Shave unwanted hair. Use a new razor to prevent cuts and razor bumps. Shave your underarms, arms, feet (and toes! Don't be embarrassed, we all have it!) legs, stomach. and wax private parts, if this is your preference. Some do prefer to be clean-shaven or waxed in order to keep clean and smooth.
   • Cut your hair as often as you feel necessary. While the idea that cutting your hair makes it grow longer, thicker, or faster is definitely still a myth, cutting the tips of your hair can get rid of split ends.
   • Shower every day, morning or night, and wash your hair at least every other day. While washing your hair daily may strip it of its oils, going more than two days without washing it is enabling it to collect dirt, dander, oil, and other unwanted grime. Use a cotton swab to clean your ears and prevent wax build-up, blow your nose, and use another cotton swab to clean your belly button.
   • Trim your fingernails and toenails. Make sure you clean underneath them with a brush, and use clippers to keep them from over-growing or chipping.
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   If you have the time and energy to go above and beyond the basic grooming, put some polish to your features to look even more beautiful!
   • Polish your fingernails, even with a simple, clear polish. If you paint your nails with an obvious color, make sure you re-paint them or remove the polish when it chips and cracks.
   • Use conditioner on your hair and rinse with cold water, to close the follicle and prevent frizz once it dries.
   • Wear deodorant to prevent body odor, and use a spritz of perfume in the crease of your elbow, the crease of your knee, in your hair, and in the crook of your neck in order to not over-do it. Be careful not to over-power people; it is not fun to choke on someone's perfume or cologne.
   • Wash your clothes and avoid wearing clothes with holes and stains.
   • Brush your hair daily, and style it if you choose. If you use a flatiron or a curling iron on your hair, use heat protectant. If you have frizzy hair, try a smoothing serum to keep it smooth and silky.
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   Eat right and exercise to keep in top physical shape. Exercise at least forty-five minutes of your day, preferably an hour, even if it means going for a walk around the neighborhood or visiting pool for a swimming session.
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   Eat healthy, often inexpensive foods such as egg whites, cottage cheese, whole grain bread, english muffins, milk, chicken, almonds, and steamed vegetables. Spice up vegetables with popcorn seasoning; they make a variety of flavors that taste amazing! Try eating grains such as rice or whole-grain pasta, and avoid starchy, greasy, processed foods. Eat as naturally and raw as possible--choose something like a hard-boiled egg or a cup of granola with yogurt over a Ho-Ho or Oreos. They may taste good for a moment, but your body will thank you for delicious, healthy, hearty food. Remember, food is fuel, so make sure to provide your body with the right stuff!
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   Drink lots of water! While it may sound a little gross, you can tell if you are drinking enough based on the color of your urine. Super dark and yellow? You need more water. Almost clear? You're good!
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   Get at least eight hours of sleep, even if it means going to bed a little bit earlier and skipping that late-night movie marathon or another YouTube video. Sleep rejuvenates your brain and body, keeps you looking fresh, and enhances your mood.
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   Be confident, and remember that you are beautiful the way you are. Your nose is perfect, your eyes are beautiful, and you are completely perfect!