10 New Year Resolutions For Your Beauty Routine

Admittedly, when January 1 rolls around most of us are inspired to achieve the best version of ourselves. However, the oh-so-familiar phrase “new year, new me” can have an array of different meanings including our New Years' resolutions for beauty routine. We’re officially at the start of 2022, which is the quintessential time to re-evaluate your skincare goals, have a mindset shift and work towards bettering your knowledge and skills. 

That’s why we gathered a list of ways to help you look in tip-top shape and transform your skin, hair, nails as well as your make-up routine. Who knows! Maybe your New Years' beauty resolution will also motivate you to take your obsession with all-things-pampering and take it to the next level with some expert beauty training courses to kick start your own business from home.

2022 New Years beauty resolutions 

#1 Step up your skincare game with… water

Before you roll your eyes in frustration, get this. Just 1 in 10 people in the UK drink enough water to qualify for being adequately hydrated. Water is known for keeping your body refreshed while also helping to maintain your skin's elasticity. As a result, people who drink enough water are less prone to suffering from acne scars, wrinkles, and fine lines. 

What does that mean for your  New Years' resolution for beauty routine? Drink between 5 and 8 glasses of water every day, and even more if needed. There is a slew of water tracking apps to help you keep your H₂O consumption in check. Alternatively, you can invest in a water tracker bottle to make things a bit more fun. 

#2 Don’t forget to clean your face before bedtime

Don’t crash before washing your face - that’s a rule! Even if you’ve spent the entire day in your home, there is still dirt and debris that needs cleaning. Our skin has an overload of dead skin cells, oil, bacteria, sweat that needs to be washed away before getting ready for the nighttime products. We all know that during the night skincare formulas are easily absorbed without getting interrupted by outside factors like the sun, or by our everyday makeup application. Opt for a facial cleansing brush and a stellar cleanser - they will work wonders.

#3 Use sunscreen all year long

Daily sunscreen use will not only protect you from UVA and UVB rays that can cause early signs of ageing and possibly cancer but also come with moisturising ingredients to treat dry skin. If you aren’t happy with the idea of applying sunscreen each day, opt for a foundation that already offers SPF 30 or higher for maximum protection. This way you won’t even have to worry about applying any extra products to your face. However, you need to make sure that your body is protected as well.

#4 Book that Skin Treatment!

Make skincare treatments a part of your New Years' beauty resolutions. Some of the most common treatments will help you get rid of acne scars, age spots, etc. In some cases, even the most expensive skincare routine needs an ally. This can take the form of laser treatments for laser rejuvenation and laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, and peels among many others. 

#5 Get rid of all your expired makeup

You will be surprised at how many people keep their makeup and skincare products way after their expiration date. Yes, these formulas do expire, and sometimes, way earlier than you have expected. Active ingredients tend to lose their efficiency and often grow bacteria. Most skincare and beauty products have their expiration date written on the packing. Certain ones, like your trusted mascara,  should be replaced every 3 months.

#6 Use hair oils regularly

Even if you already have a stellar haircare lineup, chances are that there is still some room left for a great hair oil that can take your strands to new heights. Natural oils add shine, smoothness, and protection against frizz which is particularly useful if you live in humid, dry places.  Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Moroccan oil, and Apricot Kernel are well-known superheroes.

#7 Moisturise your nails

Next on our New Years' beauty routine resolutions , nail moisturisers. Yes, your nails deserve the royal treatment as well. Our nails become damaged from things like overexposure to water, harsh weather, acetone-based nail polish, or removing gel manicures. That’s exactly why you need formulas rich in vitamin E in combination with other well-known hydrators such as sweet almond oil and jojoba oil.

#8 Full body exfoliation - lips included

Regular exfoliation will help you get rid of all of that ingrown hair, and promote better blood circulation while also removing dead cells and bacteria. Most experts advise that you exfoliate two to three times per week depending on you your skin type.  You're going to reap the best benefits from exfoliating in the morning time - so keep that in mind.

#9 Sign up for Online Beauty Therapy Courses

Each New Year is the perfect time to grow and expand your knowledge in an industry that excites and motivates you. That’s where Training Beauty & Beyond's self-paced beauty courses come in. Imagine being able to start your own business and grow from the comfort of your own home with the help of beauty therapy courses for eyelash extensions, eyelash tint and lift, or even hair extensions. 

Are you a self-proclaimed beauty lover who is frantically looking for a great way to balance work life with your family and social life? Or maybe, the idea of having a profitable beauty service business that doesn't force you to have a set salary each month no matter the effort you put in sounds pretty good to you. 

Our self-paced beauty courses will fit into your busy schedule as you slowly work towards your own goals. Talking about in-depth knowledge of techniques and methods to help you rise above the competition and become a successful 'beautypreneur'. 

Plus, once the course is over, you won’t need to visit the local salon for beauty treatments. You will be the expert and this is the most exciting addition to your beauty resolution for the New Year, isn’t it?

#10 Eat for your skin

Last, but certainly not least in our New Years' resolution for beauty routine: eat your way to healthier skin.

In 2022, let’s all collectively agree to increase our antioxidant intake by eating lots of brightly-colored fruits and vegetables. Why? Because they are known for working in the deeper layers of the skin to protect collagen from ultraviolet light and damage from environmental factors, such as pollution. Cucumber and lemons are fantastic skin hydrators as well. Don’t forget to put some good fats in your weekly eating plan too. These can take the form of oily fish rich in omega 3 and protein, or vegetarian options such as flaxseed oil.