Hello.

In my previous article, I wrote about how I, as someone in my 30s who has put off beauty and dieting, want to start changing myself little by little.

This is the continuation of that.

Even when I think, “I want to work hard on my beauty routine!”, I don’t know where to start when I actually try to begin.

Should I buy new cosmetics?
Should I use serums or face masks?
Should I start doing something special?

I was thinking about things like that.
But I don’t think I’ll be able to keep it up if I start too many things all at once.

So, this time, I have compiled 5 beauty habits that I, as a beauty beginner, want to review first.

I am focusing on things I can do in my daily life without using special tools or expensive items.

1. Be thorough with your daily skincare

The first thing I want to review is my daily skincare.
Until now, there were times when I would just get through my skincare routine without much thought.

On days when I was tired, I would do it half-heartedly, or if I was in a hurry, I couldn’t care for my skin properly.

But precisely because it is something I do every day, I decided to try changing my mindset a little.

From now on, I will:

  • Not rub my face too hard when washing

  • Moisturize immediately after washing before my skin dries out

  • Apply toner and emulsion carefully

  • Be mindful of whether products suit my skin

I want to cherish these basic things.

Rather than using expensive cosmetics, I will start by properly using the skincare products I already have.

Before buying new things, I will review my current care routine.

Even just doing that might help you see what you need right now.

2. Be Mindful of UV Protection

The next thing I want to review is UV protection.
When it comes to UV protection, I used to feel like I only needed to try hard during the summer.
However, from now on, I want to be mindful of it daily, regardless of the season.

Use sunscreen when going out.

Reapply as needed.

Make use of hats and parasols as well.

There are things you can incorporate as daily habits without buying special beauty items.
If I’m going to think about my skin, I want to start by reviewing my daily UV protection.

3. Don’t Forget to Hydrate

When you’re busy, hydration is something you surprisingly forget.
I’ve also had times where I realized I hadn’t been drinking enough water.
For the sake of beauty and health, I want to be conscious of drinking water frequently throughout the day.

Instead of drinking a lot at once, I plan to incorporate it into my life, such as when I wake up in the morning, during meals, and during breaks.

I will value continuing this according to my own physical condition and lifestyle, rather than forcing myself to drink large amounts of water.

4. Move Your Body Even a Little

I’m just as concerned about my body shape as I am about beauty.

I’ve started to notice changes in my body shape more than before, and I want to start dieting little by little.
That said, I don’t intend to start intense exercise all of a sudden.

First, I’ll start with:

  • Using the stairs instead of the elevator

  • Walking for short distances

  • Doing light stretches at home

  • Trying not to sit for long periods

I’ll start with these small things.
Even if you’re not good at exercise, it seems doable to increase opportunities to move your body in daily life.
I want to find habits I can continue for a long time, rather than an unreasonable diet.

5. Don’t put yourself last

And this is what I wanted to emphasize the most this time.

Until now, I haven’t had much confidence in myself, and I’ve put beauty-related things on the back burner.

I might not be able to keep it up even if I start something.

It might not suit me.

Thinking things like that, I would sometimes give up before I even took action. But from now on, I want to make time for myself little by little.

Even 5 minutes a day is fine.

It could be time to do my skincare carefully, or time to do some slow stretching.

I think I’ll start by making time to cherish myself.

There is no need to compare yourself to others. If you can be just a little more positive than you were yesterday, that is enough.

I want to continue without strain for under 2,000 yen a month

The budget I’ve decided on for starting beauty and diet routines this time is under 2,000 yen per month. When you get interested in beauty, you want to try various products. But I don’t think there’s any need to spend a lot of money from the start.

First, I plan to make use of what I already have and only purchase things that are missing or that I truly feel I need.

Also, I want to incorporate things I can do without spending money, such as stretching and walking.

What kind of ingenuity can I use within a limited budget? I plan to introduce that on this note as I actually try things out.

I’ll start with what I can do first

The five things I introduced this time are nothing special. But for me, having put beauty on the back burner until now, they are an important first step.

Instead of aiming for perfection right away, I’ll take it one step at a time, starting with what I can do.

Even if there are days when I can’t do it, I don’t need to blame myself; I can just start again.

I want to continue with that kind of mindset.

From now on, I plan to record how it went when I actually tried these, as well as any changes or realizations I had.

How much can a 30-something beauty beginner change themselves for under 2,000 yen a month?
I want to enjoy this challenge myself as I take it on.

Thank you for reading until the end.

For those of you who are thinking about starting beauty routines or self-improvement just like me, let’s do our best little by little together.

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