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4 Tips For Caring For Oily Skin

   Skin Care  Apr 05, 2017  Comments Off on 4 Tips For Caring For Oily Skin
4 Tips For Caring For Oily Skin

Oily skin can be challenging to your overall beauty routine and appearance. There are many factors that contribute to oily skin, including a genetic predisposition to this skin type and hormonal imbalances, particularly those associated with puberty.

The trick to managing your oily skin type is to treat your skin properly and avoid products that make your skin even more oily.

Wash every day, twice a day

Washing your face every day is a given. But how often should you do it? Twice a day facial washing – once in the morning and once at night – is best for people with oily skin types. This keeps your face fresh without stripping it of important oils, and making your face even more oily over time.

For best results, use a gentle cleanser and wash with your hands, rather than with a washcloth or loofah. Keeping your washings gentle and soothing will help you avoid accidentally roughing up your skin and drying it out too much.

Avoid oil-based products

It’s pretty simple: oily products on an oily face lead to more oil. When you wear makeup, look for powders or gels that are oil-free so you can look your best without having an issue with oils.

Similarly, when you use a facial moisturizer, stay away from ones that contain oils so that you don’t have more problems later on. These products can cause massive breakouts and other blemishes on an already oily complexion.

Blot and tone

Use blotting paper throughout the day, if necessary, to rid trouble spots of an overly oily appearance. They’re discreet and can easily be toted along in your bag or backpack for on-the-go use. Blotting is also a much better alternative than frequent daily face washing, because it only removes excess oil from the skin, rather than stripping your skin repeatedly throughout the day.

An alcohol-free toner will also help you to reduce overall oiliness throughout your day. Apply it only to trouble spots though, so that you don’t accidentally dry out parts of your face that aren’t prone to oil issues.

Exfoliate

Frequent, but not too frequent, exfoliation will help you to remove blemishes and dirt that regular face washing alone might miss. Choose a mask treatment or exfoliating product that will give you a good pore cleansing and use it once a week for best results.

Spring Is Beautiful: Don’t Let Allergies Make You Feel Like You Aren’t

   Skin Care  Mar 27, 2017  Comments Off on Spring Is Beautiful: Don’t Let Allergies Make You Feel Like You Aren’t
Spring Is Beautiful: Don’t Let Allergies Make You Feel Like You Aren’t

Millions of people struggle with seasonal allergies, and in the spring, allergies can be particularly daunting. The clouds fade, the sun emerges, the flowers are in full bloom – spring is a lovely time, but you, you are a sneezing mess. Your eyes are watering and you can’t get too far from facial tissue. Spring allergies can throw off the moisture balance of your skin and scratch the surface of your skin leading to an itchy, dry, flaky and red skin. Here are some skin care tips to help you to address and avoid allergy face:

1) Reduce red skin

When you repeatedly use facial tissue, you can end up with dry, flaky skin. To combat this red affliction, use a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated. You can also apply a green concealer to help hide the redness.

2) Focus on your eyes

Use a dark eyeliner on the line of your upper lashes to define the lash line. Highlighting your eyes will make them appear wider and not as red which can help with allergy face.

3) Counteract puffiness

Avoid straight hair; try wavy or curly hair instead. A wavy look draws attention away from a puffy face. Counteracting a puffy face with a wavy hairstyle can help to distract from your allergies.

4) Keep hair out of your face

Hair and hair products can frequently trap allergens. If your hair is on or near your face, it can contribute to your problems with allergies. Pull your hair back to avoid additional allergy issues.

5) Highlight your face

Contouring your face when it is puffy from allergies can help to reduce the appearance of a puffy face. Utilize a highlighter to minimize areas of concern and better define your cheekbones.

6) Keep it simple

Sometimes when you are dealing with allergies, you just need to give your face a break from cosmetics.

7) Stay cool

Use aloe vera or a cooling mask. This can relax and soothe you, and also reduce eye swelling..

Spring allergies may not be preventable, but you can manage them and your skin care while you attempt to get them into control. Everyone’s skin handles allergens differently so it is important to get an individualized assessment. Speak with your skin care professional to help you to determine the best skin care options for you.

5 Makeup Tips For Eyelash Extensions

   Eyelash Extensions  Mar 20, 2017  Comments Off on 5 Makeup Tips For Eyelash Extensions
5 Makeup Tips For Eyelash Extensions

Your eyelashes look amazing with your new eyelash extensions, but your eye makeup – not so much. You need makeup that complements your look. In addition, using the wrong makeup with extensions can result in fallout or damage – meaning your extensions may be gone much sooner than the six weeks you expected them to last. Here are 5 makeup tips for eyelash extensions:

1) Eyeliner

Eyeliner helps your eyes to stand out. When you place liner, do so at the right side of the eyelash line. Keep the line thin for a more natural look, and thicker for a more contemporary one.

You should avoid pencil eyeliner. Using a pencil eyeliner on the line of your eyelashes while you have extensions on, can cause tangles and lash fallout. You may think that cream eyeliners or a gel liner is a good alternative, but you will just end up with residue on your lashes. Waterproof liquid eyeliner is another type to avoid as it requires a more vigorous removal process that can damage your false eyelashes.

Instead of the above, try a cake eyeliner. A cake liner is simple to use and offers long-lasting color. It works smoothly against your eyelash line and will stay all day. An additional option is a liquid eyeliner (non-waterproof) than can be contoured to accentuate the eyelid and the lashes.

2) Mascara

You probably use mascara daily without eyelash extensions, and you can use some kinds with them, but avoid tubing mascara. Tubing mascara is the formula that is removable without a special makeup remover. Unfortunately, this formula does not work well with false lashes. Need an alternative? Try an Amazonian clay and rice wax mascara. It adheres to individual eyelashes and prevents lash loss.

3) Highlight

Highlight your cheekbones with blush or bronzer to create a focal point to your eyes and lashes. You can also set a tone that highlights your lashes with a strong lip color.

4) Makeup remover

Makeup removers that are oil-based are great for removing eye makeup, but it works so well that it can remove your eyelash extensions too! Rather than oil-based remover, opt for a oil-free eye makeup remover that is gentle on the skin. That’s the best bet for ensuring your lashes stick with you.

5) Skin care

The best thing you can do to enhance and protect false eyelashes, is to take great care of your skin. Use a daily skincare regimen to protect all areas of your face – especially the easily irritated skin around your eyes. Cleanse your face and gently remove eye makeup.

Using the appropriate makeup will prevent damage and allows your false eyelashes to last longer. Above all, know that it is possible to have excellent products that are gentle on your skin and look great.