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When Was The Last Time Your Exfoliated Your Lips?

   Skin Care  Apr 27, 2017  Comments Off on When Was The Last Time Your Exfoliated Your Lips?
When Was The Last Time Your Exfoliated Your Lips?

When was the last time your exfoliated your lips?

If you can’t remember, or aren’t a regular exfoliator, it’s time to reconsider this oft-neglected beauty habit. Whether you live in a dry environment or are facing annual dryness from allergies or overly conditioned indoor air, your lips are bound to pay the price at some point to another.

And while you could turn to balms that promise a smooth, silky pout, sometimes they’re not enough to deliver the relief you’re looking for. Why?

Over time, your lips develop dry flakes and dead skin, just like any other part of your body does. This old skin covers your softer, newer skin below and can prevent balm or other soothers from getting down deep and providing relief.

Exfoliation on the regular

The only way to prevent dead skin build-up is to regularly exfoliate your lips. Now, this certainly isn’t a step you want to add to your daily beauty routine – after all, too much exfoliation would defeat the purpose and would unnecessarily damage your soft lip skin.

However, a weekly exfoliation routine, particularly during dry times of the year, will save you from the worst of your area’s peak chapping period. Whether you need to regularly exfoliate or only find yourself doing it a few times a year, here are some of the best ways to ditch the dead skin and reveal a luscious smile:

  • Toothbrush and petroleum jelly(or a petroleum jelly substitute)- This is possibly the simplest method for exfoliation. Simply apply petroleum jelly to your lips and then gently brush with a soft toothbrush that you’ve reserved for this purpose alone. Old skin flakes will come right off and leave your lips soft and smooth.
  • Olive oil and sugar – Mix up a paste of equal parts olive oil and sugar, apply, and wait for a few minutes before scrubbing off. The sugar will help to pull off some of the old skin and the oil will soften your lips.
  • Pre-made exfoliators – Sometimes, it’s best to leave the mixing up to the experts. LUSH and e.l.f. Both offer inexpensive and super effective lip exfoliators that customers adore. Best part? They really work, and should last you for many applications.

No matter your budget or DIY preferences, you can find a lip exfoliation process that works for you. This easy beauty regimen is well worth the five minutes or so that it takes to uncover a soft smile and soothe your chapped lips.

Look Beautiful When You Have Skin Allergies

   Uncategorized  Apr 21, 2017  Comments Off on Look Beautiful When You Have Skin Allergies
Look Beautiful When You Have Skin Allergies

Skin allergies can make it very difficult to wear makeup, use skincare products, or to add cool enhancements like eyelashes. Skin reactions like dryness, erosion and bumps can wreak havoc. If you have skin allergies irritated by makeup and skin care products, these seven beauty tips may help you.

1) Test new products

Try out new products before you use them regularly. Test a spot on your arm with the makeup or beauty product to see if there is a reaction. If it is clear after 72 hours, you should be okay to proceed. If not, use another product.

2) Use mild products

If you are a frequent allergy sufferer it is important that you treat your skin gently. If you over apply cleansers, toners, lotions or other treatments, it can increase irritation. Choose a mild cleanser or moisturizer when making your skin care purchases.

3) Throw away old product

You may not realize it, but your makeup has an expiration date. You should throw away mascara three months after opening. You have some more time on foundation and concealer – it will last for up to 18 months and eye pencils for up to two years. Failing to toss old makeup can irritate skin prone to contact dermatitis.

4) Review your product ingredients

If you have frequent skin allergies after applying makeup or skincare products, you may want to review the ingredients. It is more than likely that you have an allergy to one of them. Sometimes you may not even realize a product contains something you are allergic too. Shea butter, for example, can cause reactions to people who have nut allergies.

5) Moisturize your skin naturally

Skin affected by allergies can get dry and irritated. It is best to keep the area as dry as possible and moisturize with a nice, rich oil. Coconut oil is a great moisturizer of dry and inflamed nostrils. Other excellent moisturizers include shea butter and grapeseed oil.

6) Protect your skin from pollen

If your skin is significantly puffy, you can hide behind a pair of sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat. The real benefit of this trick is not hiding but in preventing pollen from getting into your eyes and triggering more allergy symptoms. As an added bonus, your skin can get some sun protection.

7) Hide red, itchy eyes

When your allergies are flaring up, your eyes can get red, itchy and burn. You may use short-term solutions like artificial tears or prescription eye drops, but it can affect your eye makeup. When you have red, itchy eyes it is best minimize your eye makeup. Avoid any more than two swipes of mascara. You can also use waterproof mascara to avoid running with tears.

Follow some of these tips to help you to get beautiful skin despite allergies!

Is Microdermabrasion For Me?

   Skin Care  Apr 14, 2017  Comments Off on Is Microdermabrasion For Me?
Is Microdermabrasion For Me?

Microdermabrasion is a popular skin treatment for removing acne, scar tissue, and other unsightly blemishes. This treatment works by using a diamond or crystal tipped wand that clears away dead skin to make your face clean and fresh. Because dead skin can dull your appearance and can trap dirt and other debris in your pores, its removal instantly clears your complexion.

Who is a good candidate for microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is safe for all skin types, which makes it a good option for just about anyone seeking to clear away dead skin and blemishes. It does respond better to some skin types than others, so do your research and talk to your provider before going in for treatment to ensure that it’ll work for you.

If you have acne, surface level scars, shallow wrinkles, or surface sun damage to your skin, microdermabrasion is a good way to strip away the layer of old dead skin that holds those blemishes against your complexion. After a treatment, your skin is noticeably brighter and has a healthy glow about it.

Additionally, microdermabrasion is an ideal treatment for acne sufferers, as it can strip away the dirt and oil that clog pores and lead to the development of blackheads. Polishing away the materials that cause acne to form is a healthy way to prevent future breakouts or acne problems.

Microdermabrasion is non-invasive and doesn’t require any downtime, except for the time you spend at your appointment. There are however, many effective home treatments that can help you determine your skin’s response to an intense exfoliating treatment before dropping the big bucks for a professional or spa treatment.

That being said, microdermabrasion is not a long-term treatment option, as a single treatment can only do so much. While the results are immediate and last for longer than a simple facial, they must be done rather frequently in order to help you maintain that healthy, glowing look.

Microdermabrasion is effective at removing surface level blemishes and debris, but cannot permeate the skin beyond that surface level. If you’re looking to treat deep scars, cellulitis, or very deep acne, you will be disappointed by a microdermabrasion treatment.

If you have the money to spare and some surface level blemishes you’d like to kiss goodbye (who doesn’t?), then you are most likely a great candidate for such a treatment.