#BeautifulBareFace

In my pursuit of clearing up my cough and cold as soon as possible so I can get back on track with running, I knew that on top of the normal medication as prescribed by my doctor, it does not hurt to explore other natural alternatives. Sometimes in this modern world, we need to go back to basics.

Based on the good ol’ Google search engine, I found countless of blogs, writings, and recommendations about natural remedies to help cough and cold. Unfortunately, most natural remedies are not properly researched, and there is a lack of journals and papers written about them. So I decided to do a little ‘experiment’ on myself to test if these home-made remedies work as they claim it should:

My personal favourite would be the honey + olive oil combination. Not only did it helped to soothe my throat, it also helped me clear up my complexion, and reduced my eczema and allergies. I hope it works for you too!

Until next week,

The Weekend Runner.

Bare Faces in Sports!

No make-up or bare faces trend seeped in Spring last year and the trend seems to continue among netizens. With high quality cameras on phone, filters and editing apps on mobile phones, women are more confident wearing a naked face and share with friends on social media. People nowadays prefer something natural without make-up or less make-up. This shows authenticity without having to cover up their appearance. Make-up here means those who wears a heavy total-covered make-up with mascara, eye-shadows, red hot lips, and etc. Thin layer of make-up made of mineral oil are acceptable as long as it does not block pores.

Why Make Up?

People who wears make-up tend to be afraid and have less confidence in themselves whenever they’re in public without make-up. A study shows that majority or 65% female wear makeup to attain self-esteem. In this reason,women believe that through makeup, they could gain confidence, self-assurance, self-trust, social competence and comfort in terms of interpersonal relationship.

The good news is that more and more women who embrace active lifestyles are confident with their looks. Look at these fresh faces and full of confidence. Take heed and mark in mind! Attaining confidence is not all about you look on the outside. It’s about how happy and joyful you are when engaged in any sports activity. The more confident you are bare-face, the more beautiful you will become. Just take care of your skin, groom well & stay healthy!

Embrace who you are

What do Men Say?

“It is the person, not the make up”, says Yahya Iskandar, also known as Fat Old Man Running

“Natural beauty is my preference” added All Rasid Shariff, a yoga and fitness trainer

We also asked a few other men who are in fitness and active in running about their thoughts about make up and their perception of ladies with:

No Make up – Natural, Relaxed, Low Maintenance
Make up – Formal, She takes Effort, High Maintenance
Too much Make up – Vain

The general senses we get from a few guys in sports is that a clean face & natural are well accepted by them. So stay authentic, groom yourself naturally, stay healthy & build your personality!

What to do?

Think twice, what attracts more is your personality not your outside looks. Nonetheless, few women likes to wear make-up during sports. But we all know wearing make-up during sports activity is not good for the skin.

Why is it not good for the skin?

It blocks pores causing the pores to expand wider.
It causes blackheads which might leads to acne.
You’ll get frequent breakouts.
Last but not least. You’ll learn to be grateful and love your natural face

The question is how do you stay confident without make-up on? Simple, you take care of your skin. Here’s how to beautify your skin naturally.

Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated
Eat lots of vitamin C enriched food
Get enough sleep
Get enough exercise every week
Clean your face after a good workout