Britney Spears sang the song’ I’m not a girl, not yet a woman’ and from there the concept of the ‘Tween’ kicked off. A tween is exactly what the song title suggests; the period between ones teens and adult years where a girl is confused about many things in life. She wants to grow up and be independent and yet is unable to take care of herself on her own. When I was in this stage; my mother shared many helpful remedies with me that till this day I remember our chats. I hope to be able to give the same tips to my daughter, but till she grows up; I will share the same with you.

In order to look your best you need to make sure that you care for your skin. Your body is now going through growth spurts and hence you will experience hormonal imbalances. You are not able to make any changes now and a good routine will help you to have glowing skin for years. You need to start with washing your face regularly. You need not buy all the newest products that you have access to; the key is to using products that suit your skin type. Evaluating your skin type is easy.

Dab a tissue paper on your cheeks and nose. If it shows any signs of oil then you have oily skin, however, if the paper does not reveal any oil then you have normal skin. If your skin is oily then you are more prone to pimples during your tween years. Wash your face 3 to 4 times a day and clean your face with a face scrub atleast once a week to eliminate the blackheads. This is also a great time when you start using sunscreen. It will help to protect your skin from sunburn, skin rashes and a tan.

You may want to start wearing make up and it is just about the right time for you to begin. Remember that the lesser you put on the more attractive you are going to be. Start with a foundation cream or lotion. If you have acne breakouts then you must use an oil free, water based foundation. Spread a light layer of the foundation all over your face and neck. If you have any dark blemishes then you must use a spot or blemish corrector. Use light colors on your eyes.

You also need to take care of body odor. Bathing twice a day will help to prevent sweating profusely and also helps to wash away germs and bacteria that cause the odor. Use a deodorant or a perfume to give you a refreshed feeling.

These few steps will help you to look and feel like a natural diva and you will be the envy of most of the girls around.