Major or minor, ignoring your beauty rituals is a complete no-no. A woman's beauty is the celebration of who she really is. And you don't have to be a beauty expert to give yourself that special edge and look beautiful.

Simply by following a few basic practices, you can keep that glow on! Everyday chores take so much out of the body that women often tend to overlook important things. That is now about to change. Just stick to these beauty basics and you are bound to be showered with compliments.

The Cardinal Rule

The first and most crucial rule to a healthy skin is to never fall asleep with makeup on! It is a sin for the skin. Not removing makeup before going to bed will only lead to zits, breakouts and irritation no matter how expensive/high quality your makeup is. So, make a habit to always, always keep your skin free of any make before hitting the sack.

Everyday Cleansing

The most important beauty practice that you need to develop (if you haven't so far) is to cleanse you face every day without fail. Pick a facewash that best suits your skin type. It should dry out your face and shouldn't be too oily either. Then moisturize your face with a soothing moisturizer that softens your skin. You can try a herbal one as it will contain less chemicals

Keep the Sun Away

Demeaning the power of a sunblock cream is inviting irreversible trouble for your skin. It is highly recommended by doctors and dermatologists that you use a minimum SPF 40 sunblock everyday before stepping out. The truth is that irrespective of the weather, you need to cover your skin with sunscreen to maintain the moisture and prevent it from drying. Regularly applying sunblock reduces the signs of aging!

Shield Your Hair

Our hair tends to react differently in different kinds of weather. Whether it is hot or humid or cold outside you need to prevent your hair at all times. Use a scarf or an umbrella when you step out. You can also use a hat to cover your head so you can protect your locks from the harsh rays of the sun. And you will look trendy too!

Exfoliate

Exfoliation, often underplayed, is an important part of any woman's beauty regime. Whenever you apply makeup without exfoliation thinking it will cover up blemishes and marks think again because it will not. In fact, adding a layer of makeup over a non-exfoliated face will make those marks stand out even more.