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It’s one thing to look fantastic in your favourite outfit, the one that hides your tummy and makes your legs look gorgeous and long, but what about when you take it all off… Can you face yourself in the mirror then?
nzgirl has the best guide to make sure you feel and look fantastic in your own skin, and if need be, only in your skin with this guide to body confidence and skin beauty!
 Step One: Soft, smooth skin
One of the easiest ways to feel fantastic about yourself naked is to start at the beginning – your skin. Buff away skin imperfections, bumps and light skin scarring with in shower exfoliation. Not only that but a good exfoliant can help protect against ingrown hairs, and the circular action of polishing the skin can help improve blood flow, meaning better skin as a whole! Suffer from cellulite? A buff in the affected area will improve skin tone and the massaging action is proven to help alleviate the bumps.
I love: Pure Fiji Star Fruit Sugar Scrub $57.50 from Nature Unplugged
Why it works: The sugar scrubs, whilst the coconut oil base intensely moisturises and leaves your skin smelling divine.  Step Two: Be positive It’s easy to look in the mirror and point out the many things you dislike about yourself. But that’s no fun, and it’s only going to result in negativity. Don’t focus on the bad bits, they aren’t important. Be supportive of yourself and point out the bits you love. It may be hard to get going, but once you do you will find it hard to stop and that confidence will spill over! I love: How to Look Good Naked by Gok Wan $34.99 from Whitcoulls Why it works: Gok is the king of the positive and has made a TV series and a legion of fans by making women feel good about themselves. The book has the same passionate inspirational feeling to it making it a good read for any body in need of a boost.  Step Three: A little treat–mentHeading to your local beauty salon for a treatment or a massage is like giving yourself permission to relax. Not only will your body look and feel amazing afterwards, but you will mentally glow putting you in a better state of mind. I love: East Day Spa Cleopatra Milk Bath $60.00 from East Day Spa Why it works: A milk bath is not only supremely relaxing but also brightens and smoothes skin! The lactic acid in the milk combined with the natural hydrating properties will see a new and more radiant you!  Step Four: Work itThe first thing Tyra tells the girls on ANTM is to know what your best look is and work it! She preaches to the girls to sit in the mirror and practice their poses so they always look fierce! Why should you be any different. Models always learn the secrets of how to stand, sit and pose to make the best of their figures but it’s not something that only the models should know. Identify the bits you love about yourself and then hold yourself with confidence showing those parts off! Why it works: Taking a holistic approach to the person, New You courses help give you new found confidence! As well as clothing, makeup, hair ect., they also help with body language and body awareness. Vanity Walk not near you? Ring your local Professional Modelling agency who will be able to point you in the right direction. Step Five: The perfect atmosphere Planning to get naked? The most flattering lights are the soft dim lights of candles. Scent the air with something gorgeous and keep the room warm so you feel super comfortable. Make sure you create the Why it works: The soft dim flicker of candles is a gorgeous way to present yourself, and this candle from burn has a beautiful scent to match. What’s not to love! Anya Merryfield
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