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Mirror and refuge at the same time, the house reveals and protects us. It tells our personality, our history and our secret dreams. It arouses in us contradictory feelings, often passionate, because it is a place of sharing, love and family, but also of conflicts. Our home therefore has a lot to teach us about the way we “live” or not our life.

What things should a man have in his apartment? When you think of a man who wants to be mature, responsible and attentive to detail, his space should definitely reflect that through a beautiful interior that manages to show some personality and is optimal in all aspects of life. However, not all men manage to do this and some have spaces that look empty and are not great for receiving visitors who will leave with a good impression.

On this occasion, we have compiled the opinion of several women who have told us the things they have noticed in some men that they consider essential to at least have a comfortable time. Some are very obvious, but many men often fail. Take note:

First Of All, Your Home Expresses Yourself

Today more than ever, the individual king seems to be very attached to the expressive dimension of the home. Walk into someone’s home, and you’ll know more about them than you would after hours of discussion: the colors they like, the objects they choose to display, the care or neglect with which they treat their home… All clues to a personal journey. When I was a teenager, I wanted every visitor entering my room to understand who I was,” confides this thirty-year-old. So, everything was there: the poster of my favorite singer, the pictures of my girlfriends… “.

If our house serves to reveal us to the other, it can also teach us a lot about our inner evolution. Sometimes, it is enough for us to become aware of the way we arrange our space. Thus, the example of Joseph, 42 years old. In conflict with his mother, he had refused to see her for years. One morning, without really knowing why, he felt like exhibiting some Yugoslavian statuettes that his maternal grandmother had left him. He found a prominent place for them on the ledge of the fireplace in his living room. “Two days later, I called my mother in Croatia. I still don’t know if it was my desire to forgive that led me to dig out those statues or if they led me to reconcile with her.

This collusion between our innermost being and the way we arrange our space appeared already in the writings of Artemidorus of Daldis, a Greek philosopher of the 2nd century BC. Long before psychoanalysis, he affirmed that any house appearing in a dream was an image of the self.

1. More than one towel

“Or that there are usually products in the bathroom,” says one of the testimonials, and he’s right. An empty bathroom is not an option. You need your toiletries, towels, soap for your hands and more than just shower gel and shampoo. With two towels, you’ll be covered as long as you don’t use them while the other one is in the laundry. Other women say an extra toothbrush isn’t a bad idea.

2. A good mattress

“…with a decent sheet, blankets, and a comforter,” said another testimony. Not an unreasonable request, although some stressed that the mattress should be large. Not necessarily a king size, but as long as it’s not a single, you’ll be fine. Remember, you have to say goodbye to old mattresses at some point. For the comforter and the sheets, nothing complicated. Just make sure they are not old and have no stains or holes…

3. A kitchen that is not empty

“It’s horrible to see that they have nothing…” It even sounds cliché, but we’re sure that some men are just not very close to their kitchen. So it’s usually a deserted area with only a few items in the fridge and a few condiments. Unless you don’t have the time, you can spend a few days cooking and at least know a little more about what you need. Develop your cooking skills and you’ll score extra points.

4. A good chair

“Nothing in black ‘faux leather’ or the parents’ heirloom chair…” The heirloom sofa can still be an option as long as it’s not too old or has one of those decades-old outdated designs. It’s best to choose one that matches your personality and has style.

5. Matching glasses and wine glasses

“Along with the wine, of course.” While wine can be an item on this list, we focus first on glasses that don’t look like they come out of different boxes and don’t feel like they serve all drinks combined. On the other hand, wine can give you extra points, knowing that serving it in the right glasses can be the finishing touch.

6. Plants

Many of the testimonials we have compiled mention plants as one of the essential things a man should have in his house or apartment. If you are not a plant lover or you don’t think you can take care of them, you can opt for some that don’t need too much care. They give a better look to your interior and it is better to have a few to fill the space.

7. A bookcase with good books

Although we don’t think this is an opinion shared by all, some women have told us that an apartment with a bookcase is essential but it should have not only encyclopedias that don’t gather dust but also good books. This may have to do with the fact that through someone’s reading you can get to know them a little, without forgetting the intellectual factor. Furnishing a wall never hurts.

8. A coffee machine

We also have to say that we didn’t think all women are coffee lovers, or purist enough to want a coffee machine but having a nice one in one place can make you look a little more sophisticated than if you were drinking instant coffee. We wouldn’t put this on the must-have list but it’s something to consider. Some women tell us that kitchen utensils are also important.

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hat do women look for in men? This question will never have a good answer. Each person has his own world full of circumstances that will make him look for one thing or another. Are there any general traits that make a man more attractive to a woman? There is only one way to find out: interview a lot of women and draw conclusions from this field study. That’s what bestlifeonline and the Opinion Reseach Corporation of New Jersey did when they were commissioned to develop a study that looks at what makes a man attractive. Specifically, what aspects of your personality, your physique, your character and what skills you need to be attractive.

In the study, more than 1,000 women between the ages of 21 and 54 were asked this question. And the first surprise is that physical attractiveness is not above other characteristics, but rather a kind of extra. Only 13% of the women surveyed mentioned muscles as an attractive factor. However, 66% say they like a man to have moral integrity. But what do women want? It seems that they are looking for a confident, funny and stylish man. To check if you are the perfect man and your love failures are just a random possibility, here are the 20 most sought-after qualities:

Traits of a seductive man

That he is faithful, trustworthy, kind, upright, with a moral sense and endowed with a paternal instinct.

Personality traits of an attractive man

Sense of humor, intelligent, passionate, self-confident, generous.

Practical skills of an attractive man

Who is a good listener, romantic, good in bed, good at cooking, good at cleaning, and has good financial potential.

Physical attributes of an attractive man

A sense of style, beauty, good height, muscle, physical condition.

Meeting these 20 requirements makes you the most attractive man on the planet. But don’t get obsessed, meeting them all is almost impossible. What you can do is adopt the philosophy behind many of them: self-confidence that allows you to control the energies and channel them appropriately into understanding, empathy and a sense of humor, while bringing calm to deal with the setbacks that life throws at us. It’s clear, right? Attractive men are aware of their limitations and strengths and above all they never lose their cool or are aggressive. They always seem to know what to do in any situation.

What makes a man physically attractive

The work commissioned by bestlifeonline focuses on the psychosocial aspects of men. But what about the physical? To find out, we need to review other studies that have tried to shed light on this aspect, such as the one conducted by the Royal Society Open Science. In the work, they analyzed the evaluations of 800 women in the United States between 17 and 79 years old, who evaluated the body and face of dozens of computer-generated figures that are the result of mixing the physical characteristics of 9,000 men.

And the conclusion was surprising: what makes a man more attractive is his legs. The main conclusion was that most of them found particularly attractive men who had legs that were about half the length of their height. In addition, those with legs that were too long or too short would be particularly unattractive. The authors of the book make sure that this perception is based on an evolving system of judgment because people with undersized limbs are associated with health problems such as type II diabetes.

Here’s what women REALLY hate in men

We often talk about the qualities we look for in a guy. But rarely about what the vast majority of women find repulsive!

MISTER I’M TEACHING YOU ABOUT LIFE

You see the guy who starts to send you “I’ve really evolved, all you say is things I’ve experienced and from which I’ve returned”. Well, come back, we’re leaving!

MR. KNOW-IT-ALL

A derivative of the previous one: every time you speak, he rectifies! Date, place, time, you feel like you’re going through your high school again as soon as you open it. We are not here to feel humiliated!

MISTER I DECIDE NOTHING

So yes, we could have also mentioned Mr. I decide everything. But we decided and, the worst thing is to have a kid to drag everywhere by the hand. Not to mention that he sometimes has the luxury of sulking.

A GENTLEMAN WHO IS COMPLETELY OUT OF IT

“Oh, it’s your birthday?” No but hell on earth! Especially when you’ve mentioned it a dozen times in a week… And the train tickets to Normandy? Forgotten too! Rrrr, do you guys know calendars?

SIR, HUH?

You’ve got a lot on your plate but fortunately, Loulou is here to listen to you tonight. Anyway. The little test of the unexpected question “What do you think?” turns out to be positive. He wasn’t listening to you! The best start to an argument we’ve ever found!

SIR YES OK, BUT TOMORROW

The picture to hang in the living room, it’s been hanging in your entrance for two months? Normal, you live with a guy of the type Why do today what you can do tomorrow, probable fan of Orelsan. Take heart.

MISTER I OWE YOU HOW MUCH

We know and hate cheapskates. But there are also guys who hurt you in the worst way: by insisting on paying you the exact price of the ice cream you gave him. It smells like a psychorigid guy who doesn’t want to owe you anything… In case he needs to pay you back one day!

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It is important to know that 93% of our communication is non-verbal. It is therefore important to know exactly how to make our body language work for us in our relationships. In this article, I will give you 10 tips on how to feel better in your body and in your relationship with others. Very quickly, you will feel empowered, because your body will move and vibrate to its highest degree.

1. HAVING THE SMILE

Most people will go through their day without a smile. We live by the precept: metro, work, sleep and we lose our desire to live and to blossom. The people who will smile are those who have made the decision to spread light and positive vibes. This is a real strength, because we will look at this person and ask ourselves “What is their secret? Your smile is your calling card, because you will differentiate yourself from 99% of the people who have lost it. I suggest you try it for a week and you will see for yourself that the smile will change the way you approach your day.

2. KEEP THE SPACE OPEN IN FRONT OF YOUR CHEST

The idea is to be able to have enough space in front of your torso to make room for your movements and not block your breathing. It’s a bit like meditation where you have to breathe well and be aware of what’s going on in your stomach. When you have to talk to someone, you should take the time to take a deep breath and feel the oxygen flowing through your chest. This will help you to take a more “dominant” posture, as you will straighten up and take more space. On the other hand, people who do not do this and breathe poorly are the ones who will curl up and look like they are shrinking.

3. MAKING EYE CONTACT

When you look someone in the eye, you create a “connection” between you. If you do a simple test in the metro, you will realise that the person you are talking to will look at you and wonder about your intention. Similarly, when you are talking to someone, eye contact maintains a relationship based on closeness and importance. On the other hand, a person who avoids eye contact will be seen as shy and more fragile. Eye contact can really help you in the power of your body language.

4. MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL SPACE

We all have our own personal space. When someone comes close to you, at some point you feel that they are getting too close and that bothers you. This space is to be managed, because it determines your personal limit which you should not cross. This same space does not or cannot exist for our lover or our family. It is important to be able to manage this space well, because people are not aware of it and will tend to get too close to you. If you manage it well, you will be able to put a stop or step back so that the person respects this social barrier.

5. YOUR HANDS TALK

If you are anxious and constantly touch your hands to reassure yourself, the other person will see that you are not confident. If you look around you, you will see that hands have their own language. Between people who talk by moving their hands and others who tend to hide them, it’s a good indicator of your personality. From now on, when you speak, try to see what your hand language is. You can then change your hand language to feel more confident.

6. WATCH OUT FOR DISTRACTING MOVEMENTS

Your body language speaks for you, so distracting movements must be controlled. A confident person will not spend time touching their hands and hair for example. When you walk into a room and look down, it says a lot about your confidence. If you are the type of person who takes a long time to find your position on a chair, it also says something about your inner stress. Distracting movements are those that you may not realise but are part of the non-verbal language palette.

7. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR PACE AND RATE OF SPEECH

It is always best to speak calmly and clearly to be understood. If you tend to speak too fast, you will not be understood properly. A confident person will put their words down and speak meaningful words to inspire confidence. If you speak too fast, you will not be heard by your audience. I advise you to pay attention to your pace and rate of speech in order to have more impact in your discussions.

8. YOUR MOVEMENTS SHOULD INCLUDE AND NOT EXCLUDE

When someone is talking to you and you cross your arms while listening: this is a form of exclusion, because you are in a closed position. If your face is closed, it’s the same, whereas a smile includes the person in the discussion. Our body speaks and will put itself in a position of exclusion without us really being aware of it. This is why we need to take a step back from our body language. The simple act of smiling and opening your arms in greeting can change the way others perceive you.

9. PRACTICE EMOTIONAL OPENNESS

If you can change your body language, but you can’t be open emotionally, it will be counterproductive. That’s why, when you’re on a date, you need to focus on the person without looking at your messages and notifications. When you are in a relationship with someone, you need to be able to be there 100% for that person.

10. ADAPT TO THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO

If you are in front of someone who is super dynamic, you need to be able to adapt to their pace. If you are in a recruitment interview, you should position yourself as a “mirror” to the person you are interviewing. This means that you will adapt to the other person’s body characteristics. By doing this, you will get in touch much more easily. We don’t realise it, but when we are in a relationship, we tend to adapt our body language to the other person.

Body language can be adapted according to the circumstances and the person we are talking to. We simply have to be careful how we position ourselves and respond to the messages in our environment. If you can follow the advice in this article, you will feel better in your body very quickly.

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In this article, I’m going to give you these 3 persuasion techniques that will help you change your relationship with the world. You will be able to get into the head of your interlocutor quickly and efficiently. The aim is not to manipulate, but to get what you want through gentleness, empathy and kindness. These are tricks used by the most talented salespeople in the world, if you practice you will get what you want.

1. MAKE THE PERSON YOU ARE TALKING TO THINK THE IDEA CAME FROM THEM

When you walk into an Appel Store and look at what the brand offers, a salesperson will come and offer to help you. In less than ten minutes, he will manage to sell you a product! How did he do it? You told him your problems with photos, videos, applications, batteries, performance of your current phone. He went through the list one by one to prove to you that his product will solve all your problems. Indeed, the new iPhone has a better battery, it takes professional pictures… He will make you believe that it is actually your idea! You can use the same practice in your daily life, you just have to respect 3 steps:

  • Listen to the person you are talking to
  • Identify the problems, priorities and projects.
  • Propose a solution that will answer their questions. They will eventually tell you that you are offering them exactly what they have always wanted.

Example:

Your friend is unhappy in her relationship, but cannot find a way to leave her man. You will ask her about her problems, her shortcomings and her frustrations. By taking up her ideas one by one, you will show her that in fact she already has the answers to her questions and that she wants to leave to start her life again.

2. RELY ON YOUR VALUES

When we want something, we will take actions that are directly linked to our value system.

desire -> value -> action

Example: If one of my values is affection, I will want to be close to certain people and I will therefore act by being more sociable with others. As a result, my value will be satisfied.

You will have observed this action and detected that the person’s value is affection. When you talk to him, you will emphasise love, friendship and the importance of closeness. You will talk to them about the importance of affection in relationships with others. The person will feel completely confident, because you will be able to talk to him/her by touching his/her heart.

By looking for the value that is related to the desire, you will get closer to the person you are talking to. We feel close to people who share our values. To achieve this, you have to put yourself in the shoes of the person you are talking to in order to understand how they operate.

3. ADAPT TO HER DECISION SYSTEM

If your friend is emotional, you will speak in the same way to get her to agree with your ideas.

Example: If you want to change your home decoration but you know your husband is careful about spending money. Show him that IKEA is cheaper than another shop. Show him that you have made an excel table comparing prices. He’ll be reassured and you’ll be able to treat yourself by changing your decor.

When you want to get someone to agree to your ideas, you should list the positive points that could change their mind.

If you want to go on holiday with a friend who likes culture, you will make a small folder to show her all the places you can discover.

Now you know how to get anyone to agree to your ideas. Needless to say, these are techniques that should be applied with love and empathy, not malice.

6 Basic Tips To Get What You Want

I wish I could tell you that there is only a little three-line form to fill out to get absolutely everything we want in life, but no. Unfortunately, it takes a little more than a little paperwork to achieve all of our personal or professional goals.

Whether it’s a deadline, a push, or a leave of absence, asking for something from your boss can be one of the hardest tasks on our to-do list. Today I’m sharing some tips on how to get the big and small requests right.

1. Be clear

Being as specific as possible is essential when making a request at work (and in real life, too). There’s no need to beat around the bush. Eliminate miscommunication, misunderstanding or confusion. Instead of saying something like, “I don’t have enough time to work on this project…,” make sure you ask a clear question. Instead, say, “Would it be possible to extend my deadline until noon tomorrow?” After all, knowing how to ask the right questions is crucial to your success, happiness and satisfaction!

2. Be confident in yourself

So cliché, but so true. Yes, with the right amount of confidence, you can make the ordinary extraordinary and get what you want. If you don’t really believe you deserve that promotion, no one will. Remember all your accomplishments and good works. There’s nothing like knowing what you’re worth to get what you want!

3. Use your non-verbal communication

Did you know that your body is your best tool? Not only does your body language affect how others perceive you, but it can actually change how you see yourself and how you feel about yourself. Crossing your arms, looking at the floor and hunched over your shoulders will not only make you look less assertive and articulate, but will make you feel less confident and comfortable. Look your boss straight in the eye and use your body language to your advantage.

4. Putting your thoughts on paper

Whether you’re asking for a pay raise or just asking a simple question, I think preparation is key. If you’re having trouble expressing what you want to say, why not write down your thoughts to help you organize them? After all, you can never be too prepared.

5. Smile, say thank you and please

Be courteous without overdoing it. This is the most important tip, in my opinion. Most of the time, it’s not necessarily what you say, but how you say it. For example, if you are asking for a raise that you feel is well deserved, be sure to express your appreciation for the job you have. In the worst case scenario, you’ll have tried without losing anything.

6. Never let a negative answer affect you

A “no” doesn’t mean you should give up or that you don’t deserve what you asked for. Instead, think of the “no” as a motivation to continue or to challenge yourself. Hooray for positivism!

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Many times we feel that we have been tricked in fairly simple circumstances, yet we are unable to understand what happened. In his book “Influence and Manipulation”, Robert Cialdini presents the main mechanisms of persuasion. Thanks to him, you will now be able to identify them, protect yourself against them and eventually play them.

THE WEAPONS OF INFLUENCE

This principle is embedded in us as a basic principle. It creates an ‘obligation’, a debt to the person who has done us a favour or offered us something, whether we asked for it or not.

  • Price mechanics: we tend to associate high price with quality. Thus, sometimes, putting a low price will not motivate sales since we will think that the product is of poor quality, whereas giving a high price to the same product will increase sales by giving an impression of quality
  • Giving a reason: asking for a service by giving a reason, whatever it may be, promotes acceptance
  • Principle of human perception: “warmth feels warmer after being in the cold”. This principle is based on this idea and is used in particular to increase acceptance of ideas. By starting with an idea that will obviously be rejected, one can more easily fall back on one’s basic idea which, by comparison, will seem more reasonable, thus increasing its chances of being accepted.

1. RECIPROCITY

This principle is embedded in us as a basic principle. It creates an ‘obligation’, a debt to the person who has done us a favour or offered us something, whether we asked for it or not.

  • Strength of the rule: the rule of reciprocity sometimes overcomes the influence of other factors that normally determine our consent
  • Forced debts: gratitude is an unpleasant feeling – but an individual who violates the rule by accepting a gift without trying to reciprocate is frowned upon
  • Unfair exchanges: in return for a small gesture, this principle encourages us to accept much greater demands in return
  • Reciprocal concessions: this consists of asking for a first thing in the knowledge that it will be refused, only to fall back on what is really desired in the knowledge that the other person will not dare say no to the pseudo-concession that has just been made. We therefore find ourselves accepting what seems to us to be ‘the lesser evil’ when we would have said no if it had been proposed to us first.

How to say no?
We need to be discerning in order to differentiate between pure generosity and gestures intended to manipulate us.

2. COMMITMENT AND COHERENCE

“It is easier to resist first than later” Leonardo da Vinci

Once we have made a decision, we are subjected to internal and external pressures and do everything to justify it. We lie to ourselves to keep our opinions and feelings in line with what we have already chosen to do. Sometimes we place consistency above sound judgement.

  • Strength of character: coherence is associated with intelligence and strength of character. However, sometimes it is a form of mental laziness, or even a fear of what we might discover if we ask the right questions.
  • Public commitment = lasting commitment: any commitment creates a principle in us that we must stand by what we have said, even if we have said it in particular circumstances.

How do you say no?
You have to listen to your instincts and know how to question yourself by really asking yourself why you choose to act in a certain way.

3. SOCIAL PROOF

“When everyone thinks alike, no one really thinks” Walter Lippman

We are influenced by the behaviour of the people around us. Not only those close to us, but also and especially strangers, unconsciously. When we are not in control of a situation, we tend to unconsciously look for the answer in the behaviour of others and copy it.

How do we say no?
We have to make sure that we remain vigilant through our own discernment.

4. SYMPATHY: “THE GOOD THIEF

“A lawyer’s job is essentially to make his client sympathetic to the jury” Clarence Darrow

It is difficult to refuse a service or request from a friend or neighbour. Sales professionals are not necessarily our friends, so they will try to make us like them.

Several criteria come into play in order for us to find a person sympathetic

  • Physical appearance: we associate qualities such as intelligence, talent, kindness and honesty with people who look good
  • Similarity: since most people are neither really beautiful nor really ugly, we value what we look like
  • Compliments: the idea that someone likes us is nice and obviously makes them more likeable in our eyes. This is why people who want something often use flattery.
  • Contact and cooperation: these elements develop our likeability by creating habit and making us work together
  • Conditioning and association: gaining sympathy can also be done by associating with what the target person likes

How can we say no?
If we are too quickly taken with someone who is trying to persuade us, they are probably using this manipulative technique.

5. AUTHORITY: DIRECTED DEFENCE

We find it very difficult to stand up to authority and tend to defer to it. This mechanism is used particularly in the field of sales. For example, a company that wants to sell toothpaste would be well advised to use the support of dentists, who are authorities in their field. Their endorsement makes us more likely to buy. This also applies to elements with authority connotations:

  • Titles: these are the most difficult symbols of authority to acquire
  • Clothes: people wearing costumes of authority
  • Accessories: they can give us an image of authority

How to resist it?
Systematically ask yourself whether the authority in question is really competent and objective.

6. RARITY

Professional persuaders know that we value what is rare. Therefore, opportunities are more interesting to us if they are exceptional. Convincing people that something is rare increases its value.

  • Psychological reactance: the less accessible something is, the more we desire it
  • Optimal conditions: we desire more when we move from a situation of abundance to one of scarcity

How to say no?
When the situation demands an immediate reaction, it is very difficult for us to act with discernment since we are caught up in an emotional reaction. To say no, we need to really ask ourselves what we want through the object of our desire. We have to make sure that we don’t want it just “to have it”.

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Changes in temperature, sensitised skin, skin reactions… The skin on the face can suffer from unpleasant irritations. An appropriate skin care routine can counteract these discomforts.

How To Relieve Irritated Facial Skin?

  1. Drink plenty of water: hydration of the body depends above all on the amount of water in the body. Depending on your height, weight and physical activity, the amount of water you need to drink per day varies.
  2. Moisturise the skin: all skin types should be moisturised, even oily skin. Applying a moisturiser every morning before applying make-up and every evening after cleansing helps to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier.
  3. Cleanse the skin: Every night before bedtime, it is important to cleanse the skin of the face with a non-stripping cleanser.

What are the consequences for the skin on the face?

Signs of redness, stinging, itching or flaking are due to an alteration of the skin barrier and the appearance of an inflammatory reaction. The porous epidermis no longer acts as a barrier to external aggression and no longer limits the insensible loss of water. The skin then loses its elasticity and suppleness, dry cracks appear, its surface becomes rough and red to the point of forming small lesions, crusts or scaling.

How to relieve facial irritation?

Good healing is the key to repairing weakened skin. The right thing to do: soothe the fire with a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free cream whose formula based on vitamin B3, or niacinamide, moisturises the cells and calms the redness. This new flagship active ingredient stimulates the synthesis of lipids which form a cement that limits water loss and fights against atopic dryness. Better renewed, these natural lipids boost the skin’s ability to heal.

On particularly dry areas, applying locally an emollient and nourishing care product will limit desquamation, such as a specific lip balm if the problem concerns the mouth, or a healing cream applied in a thick layer on other parts of the face.

What skincare routine should I adopt to prevent facial irritation?

To avoid the appearance of irritation, the best thing to do is to prevent it, with a skincare routine adapted to sensitive skin.

In the morning: cleanse your face by spraying with a thermal water mist and follow with a cotton pad soaked in thermal micellar water, which eliminates dead skin and impurities without irritating. Finally, apply an anti-redness moisturiser before using hypoallergenic make-up.

In the evening: cleanse the skin thoroughly, but without stripping. A thermal water make-up remover is recommended. Then dab a few drops of Mont Blanc Essence all over the face, as a serum under the night care or alone if the skin needs nothing more than hydration.

5 Tips To Improve The Condition Of Your Skin Naturally

Pollution, sun, cold, stress, fatigue… Faced with external aggressions and the daily rhythm of life, it is important to take care of your skin every day. Discover five 100% natural tips to take care of your skin.

1. Cleanse and remove make-up morning and night

The first step is the most important to have a beautiful skin. Every day the skin is attacked by the outside world (pollution, dust, sun, wind, cold…) and is suffocated by the layer of make-up, perspiration as well as dead skin and residues that stick and accumulate throughout the day. This is why it is very important to clean it thoroughly every day. To do this, it is best to use natural products that respect your skin type, its PH and the hydrolipidic film (protective film covering the surface of the epidermis).

Facial cleansing must be carried out gently without damaging the skin.

2. Deeply nourish and moisturise your skin

After a good skin cleansing, the essential beauty step is to deeply nourish your skin in order to preserve its elasticity. Use a 100% natural product, preferably a non-greasy, non-comedogenic oil. Massage the product into the skin in gentle circular motions until it is completely absorbed.

Before moisturising your skin, apply a natural alcohol-free tonic lotion to tone, purify and refresh your skin.

3. Protecting your skin

Although the sun plays a fundamental role in the well-being of the skin through vitamin D, it will also be its main enemy. If the skin is exposed to the sun’s rays for too long, it can lead to sunburn and even to more or less deep and serious skin damage.

This is why it is important to apply a sunscreen with an index adapted to your skin when you are exposed to the sun (it is recommended that you reapply it regularly and that you do not expose yourself to the sun at times when the sun is strongest). Every day of the year (whether on holiday or in the middle of winter) your skin is exposed to the sun, which is why it is important to choose and use daily sun protection products with SPF.

The second great enemy of the skin is the cold. Faced with it, the skin can quickly become sensitive, dry, red and tight. It is therefore important to protect it well and not to use cosmetics that could make it even more fragile.

4. Sleep between 7 and 9 hours per night

Work, sport, children… with a fairly fast-paced lifestyle it is not often easy to get your quota of hours of sleep. Depending on the individual, the recommended rest period is between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. This is a time that must be respected in order to let your skin breathe. For healthy skin, a healthy lifestyle is essential.

5. Use 100% natural cosmetics for the skin

We advise you to use products made of natural ingredients, such as essential and vegetable oils. The Indemne brand has a range of natural cosmetics for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

The main oils that make up the products are :

  • The essential oil of Cadier wood: antiseptic, soothing, parasiticide
  • Roman Chamomile essential oil: anti-inflammatory, painkiller, soothing
  • Cinnamon bark essential oil: anti-infectious, antibacterial, antifungal, astringent
  • Lemon essential oil: antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral
  • Hazelnut vegetable oil: protective, healing, softening
  • Sweet almond vegetable oil: healing, nourishing, soothing…

Having a healthy skin also requires food because it needs certain vitamins such as vitamin A, B (B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12), C and E. But also minerals and trace elements such as zinc, selenium and magnesium and also omega-3 which help to have a beautiful skin.

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We all know it, but we hardly ever do it: cleaning your brushes is essential. But how to wash makeup brushes? And how to do it right? We give you some answers.

Every day they help us to accomplish beautiful artistic feats or just small make-up connections. Fluffy, bevelled or in brushes, the observation is the same: it is imperative to wash your brushes. A hygienic reflex that we don’t necessarily have due to lack of time or motivation. What if we took a few minutes to finally give our make-up brushes a good clean? Here are the right steps to take for a perfect make-up bag.

Why Should You Wash Your Makeup Brushes?

“The hygiene of the brushes is primordial first of all for the practical side, for example to avoid the clumps caused by the drying of the product applied the day before. But also and above all for hygiene, because brushes can be a vector of bacteria if they are not cleaned properly”, explains Hicham Ababsa, make-up artist. We don’t suspect it, but make-up brushes accumulate dust, traces of make-up, dirt…  These poorly cleaned tools will then cause problems for our beautiful skin. Firstly, they will clog our pores with these bacteria. As a result, the pores will not be able to properly evacuate the sebum and dead skin cells that remain on the skin. The risk? Imperfections (blackheads, pimples) and dull skin.

How To Wash Your Makeup Brushes ?

You don’t need to invest a lot of money or specialized equipment to clean your brushes. In fact, all you need is warm water, Marseille soap or baby shampoo and a washcloth. “I prefer Marseille soap because it is effective, easy to find and inexpensive. Otherwise, a solid soap that I like the smell of,” says Hicham Ababsa. So how do you go about it? To begin with, simply dip the brush head in warm water. If the handle is made of wood, avoid getting it wet as much as possible. Then apply a dab of soap to the bristles and rub in small circular movements with the moistened glove. Rinse and repeat until no more dirty water comes out of the brush. Be careful, the make-up artist warns us: “Don’t use too much product. If soap residue remains in the brush after it has dried, it will become sticky and the application of make-up will be disastrous.

How To Dry Your Brushes?

Here we have to be very careful and take good care of our brushes. All the more so if they are made of natural materials or animal hair. First of all, you have to wring out as much of the hair as possible with your fingers. Be careful not to tear the bristles of the make-up brush. Next, we will spread a dry towel on a flat surface and place our brushes on it. One mistake you should not make is to hang these brushes upside down. The drying process could cause them to lose their original shape. “Good to know: In addition to being more ethical, synthetic fibre brushes generally have a much shorter drying time than natural hair brushes,” notes the make-up artist.

How Often Should I Wash My Brushes?

This answer may not appeal to everyone, but it’s strictly true. Hicham Ababsa explains that a brush should be cleaned after each use: “Use a brush cleaner (faster to dry) before applying if you forgot to wash it the day before or to quickly clean a powder brush containing little material (these are the longest to dry because of the number of hairs). Of course, it is not always possible to wash your brush every morning. In this case, we recommend at least one wash per week. Beauty blenders and other make-up sponges should be washed as a matter of priority, as they store more impurities than conventional brushes.

Gadgets To Make Cleaning Easier

For the adventurous make-up artist, there are gadgets that make cleaning make-up brushes much easier. Many brands have started to use them to save a lot of time for budding make-up artists and professionals of course. Birchbox, Sephora, Beauté Privée: these brands have developed a silicone glove or brush with spikes to remove dirt. “We can find brush mats that can be placed at the bottom of the sink, which are very useful for those who are in a hurry and also make it more comfortable to wash their brushes,” says Hicham Ababsa. The automatic brush cleaner is also becoming more and more popular, especially from the brand Stylpro: like a blender, the device will quickly spin the brush in a jar to remove all impurities. Time saving guaranteed.

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“O mirror, my beautiful mirror, tell me who has the most beautiful skin?” The answer: you, you and you. Because yes, even for the most skeptical, having beautiful skin is quite possible! No more hunting for the perfect cream, miracle cures or revolutionary products that don’t work. With Biotyfull Team’s ten tips, you can say “bye bye” to pimples, blackheads or other blemishes by following a few very simple tips. The goal of the fall season: to have beautiful skin. To get smooth, toned, blemish-free skin and feel more energized than ever, here are our ten tips. Spoiler alert: it all starts with a healthy body! Ok! How to have a beautiful skin? Our 10 tips for beautiful skin

1 – Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

Your new watchword: MOI-STU-URI-ZE ! No matter what type of skin you have (oily, dry or combination), moisturizing your skin is a “must do” to have beautiful skin. While some may be reluctant to use oils before going to bed, simply choose an organic moisturizer that is adapted to your skin. Against all odds, oily skin also needs moisturizing, so don’t skip this step!

2 – Make the organic scrub your new best friend

Exfoliation is THE gesture to adopt to have a beautiful skin. The trick behind this ritual, which should be performed once or twice a week, is to exfoliate dead cells so that your skin can breathe. Your epidermis experiences a new dynamic. Your complexion is magnified and gains in radiance. Whether for your body or your face, exfoliation should become an essential part of your beauty routine. The result: a healthy glow that will make people jealous!

3 – Have a healthy lifestyle

If scrubbing and moisturizing your face are essential to have beautiful skin, it is your entire lifestyle that must be impacted. For great ills, great remedies! A healthier lifestyle will allow you to limit the impurities on your face. No more Malbo**, no more Spritz on the terrace… Hello to the gym! Exercising will allow you to evacuate toxins from your body through your sweat. And, on the skin side, evacuating toxins is a considerable plus to avoid the appearance of imperfections.

4 – Adopt a balanced diet

A healthy lifestyle means a healthy diet! An important factor to take into account, diet defines what goes into our body and will have a direct impact on our skin. Having a healthy body to have beautiful skin is the leitmotiv to follow.

A balanced diet will allow you to avoid deficiencies, which tend to dry out the skin. This is why periodic and limited cures with food supplements (for example) will give your skin a boost of energy. Another tip to avoid the appearance of impurities: avoid foods that are too fatty or too sweet. On your list of foods to ban: nutella (sorry…), cold cuts or fast food. These foods can trigger the production of excess sebum, which leads to the appearance of many skin blemishes.

5 – Saying “Adios” to lactose and gluten

While several anti-acne treatments can be implemented, many alternative methods have appeared in recent years, including anti-acne diets. Their target: lactose and gluten. Known for their allergenic potential and their poorly digestible properties, these two ingredients are said to promote acne. Here again, each person reacts more or less to these two ingredients. This is why, in order to have a beautiful skin, it may be wise to stop using them for a predefined period of time (1 month minimum to see noticeable effects). If you see a visible improvement in your skin, you know what you have to do!

6 – Practice meditation and yoga to say goodbye to stress

If stress is to be avoided in most cases and banished from daily life, it is nevertheless difficult to escape it. Mood, sleep or physical condition, your skin is not spared by stress either. As an essential factor in having beautiful skin, you must find a way to reduce your stress level.

On the agenda: meditation exercises, work on your breathing before going to sleep or even try a yoga class to strengthen your muscles and work on your energy.

7 – Get 8 hours of sleep every night -> Go to sleep!

Once again, no secret, girls, beautiful skin cannot be achieved without a healthy lifestyle. One of the keys to achieving this goal is to have a regular sleep cycle. It is one of the essential conditions to revitalize your skin and avoid the appearance of impurities. Goal: eight hours of sleep! Prepare your pillows, earplugs and let’s go for a baby’s skin in the morning! You can trust us.

8 – Remove makeup before bedtime

If the key words for beautiful skin are hydration and a “healthy” lifestyle, the obligatory ritual and the one not to be skipped is the evening makeup removal session. Even if the call of your bed is stronger than anything, resist! You’ll thank yourself as soon as you see your rested face in the mirror in the morning. For those who don’t have the time and are discouraged by the chore of removing makeup, it’s possible to set up a quick routine that lasts no more than 5 minutes. And it helps to have a beautiful skin!

Here is an example of a routine, straight from Asia, that takes no more than 5 minutes:

  • Massage your face with a greasy substance like a makeup remover oil to relax your skin.
  • Clean your skin with soap and rinse with warm water.

9 – Give yourself the means to be happy

Girls. Our skin, just like our body, evolves according to the weather, our environment and especially our mood. The mantra to adopt urgently to have a beautiful skin: happiness!

Your well-being is one of the essential keys for your skin to be as toned as possible. Freeing yourself from harmful and toxic people, getting closer to what is essential and being in harmony with your work and your environment will allow you to feel better. The effect on your skin will be immediate, believe me!

10 – Start your transition to organic or natural cosmetics

Last advice for the road (and not the least), the transition to organic or 100% natural cosmetics is also essential to have a beautiful skin. If embarking on this road can be scary, it will be your best ally to make your skin more beautiful than ever. Natural products adapted to your skin will allow you to limit reactions and the appearance of impurities. Using products without harmful chemical components will help your skin detoxify and give it a new lease on life, girls. In 2018, it’s time to take the plunge!

So ready to take the plunge? Remember, at the end of these efforts, gorgeous skin awaits you! If you have any other “tips” to share with us to have beautiful skin, especially feel free to leave them in the comments.

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Each skin is unique and has specific needs. A dry skin should not receive the same care as an oily or acne-prone skin. So to be sure of what we put on our face, why not make our own masks? This is the principle defended by the “slow cosmetics”, which wishes to reconnect with the authenticity of noble and natural products. Discover our eight homemade masks, for each skin type.

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