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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.

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.