Posts Tagged ‘skin care for summer months’

Makeup Shades for Every Girl

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Makeup Shades for Every Girl

There are many shades of makeup but there are a few that can be pulled off by every girl of every skin tone.

Here are the most recent ones.

The red lipstick
We all know that there are so many shades of red lipstick out there. But if you want the glamorous old-Hollywood look, there can only be one true shade- and that is the primary color red. Not the berry red, or thr brick red or even the fiery engine red. You need to be as close as the primary color red.

The rosy lip gloss
There is nothing safer than wearing the rosy lip gloss. You really can’t go wrong with it because most people’s natural lip color is similar to this. A semi-sheer gloss is what you need with a tinge of pink in it is the perfect hue for your lips.

Gold Eye Shadow
This is suitable for everyone. If you want to look for a metallic shade, this is the perfect one for you. It basically looks good on almost everyone. To avoid looking chalky, especially when you have pale skin, pick the one that has a pearlescent finish. You can go all the way by putting it on your lids or you can use it as highlight under your brows.

Peach Blush
The peach blush is the more subtle take on having blush on. If pink is used, you would look too artificially looking, but if you use a peach blush with a little shimmer on the apples of your cheeks will look naturally blushed. Place it on the cheekbones if you are on the dark side.

Deep Purple Eye Shadow
Deep purple, if it is the right hue, can be pulled off by almost everyone. If the wrong shade is used, it can be mistaken as a bruise. Avoid those with too much undertones.

Keeping Skin Clear During Summer

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Keeping skin clear, fresh, and young looking during the warm summer months is a problem for many women.  The weather is warmer and our bodies need to cool themselves down.  Our bodies are designed to sweat when we are too warm.  Unfortunately, that means our faces will sweat as well.  Keeping your face as clean as possible during the warmer months is important.  This is not the time to skimp or forget to wash your face thoroughly at night.  This is not that difficult and certainly not that expensive to achieve.  Follow these steps then you are sure to get a clear skin.

The first thing that you need is to keep your skin nice and clean. Start your morning as well as night by cleaning with a natural gentle cleanser, which not only gets away with the dirt, but also keeps it germ-free.

Once you are done cleansing, your next step should be patting dry followed by spraying a toning mist all over your face. It will cool off your face and close your pores while they are still clean.  This is also a great way to freshen skin from an afternoon out in the warm summer weather too.  Avoid alcohol in your toner unless your skin is very oil and demands this.  Keep a toning mist in your car, at the pool or bring to the beach.  Freshen-up skin frequently throughout the day and keep pores clean.

After allowing the toner to dry naturally, apply a good moisturizer on your neck and face. Your moisturizer should be especially designed for your type of skin.  If you have problem skin, look for products containing antibacterial components, such as tea tree oil. These components are effective for cleaning up blemishes and they are gentle on your skin as well.

Get enough rest so that your skin gets enough time to rejuvenate itself. You can even steer clear of dark circles and eye saddles if you get enough sleep.

It is also just as important to eat healthy food. You need to increase the amount of fresh veggies and fruits while reducing the amount of red meats in your diet. You should also ensure drinking enough water.

Make it a habit to clean your face as well as body with a scrub at least once a week. Use a gentle scrub on your face. Begin with the feet and proceed towards your heart to eliminate the toxins.

When your skins pores need a good cleaning out, there is a great home remedy called the ‘aspirin mask’.  It works well for people that have congested skin, pimples, acne and open pores. Make a paste with about 15 tablets of aspirin mashed-up and some water. Apply it to your clean face. Rinse it off after twenty minutes. Follow with a moisturizer.  Aspirin contains salicylic acid and this ingredient is found in just about every acne medication on the market.  It helps unclog skin and help it to stay clear.  Using uncoated aspirin works best, but it just takes a little more effort to break-up the coated type.

Get out of your home into the open. Go for a walk, take a dip in the pool, go for a bike ride. All this exercise will improve your immune system and help your skin stay healthy.

Supplement your diet with fish oil supplements. They are good not only for your skin but also for your heart. They will keep the toxins out of your body and help with keeping your skin clear.

These are just few simple and easy ways that can help you achieve a clear and healthy looking skin throughout the summer months.