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Category: Skin Care

Beauty Products for a Trip to the Beach

If you are heading to the beach this summer, you need to choose your beauty products carefully. Here are some tips to help you look great even after spending time in the water on a hot day.

You should wear sunscreen whenever you are outside, whether it is sunny or cloudy, summer or winter. Choose a broad spectrum sunscreen that will protect you from UVA rays that cause wrinkles and aging and UVB rays that cause sunburn, as well as skin cancer. If you don’t plan to go in the water, wear a matte, oil-free sunscreen under your makeup. Reapply sunscreen after you go in the water, or at least every two hours.

To get a bronze glow, try a self-tanner. Use a quick-drying, luminizing formula and concentrate on problem areas to hide imperfections.

To add color before you head to the beach, use a highlighting stick. Apply it to high points on your face, such as your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and the bow of your lips, and even your eyelids.

Wearing makeup in the water can be messy. If you are going to be sunbathing at the beach, you can try a long-wear concealer to cover blemishes.

If you want to wear mascara, choose a waterproof version, but only wear it if you plan to go swimming. Waterproof mascara can be difficult to remove. Tugging around your eyes can cause premature sagging or make you lose some eyelashes.

Coconut oil can serve many purposes. You can use it to remove makeup before you go in the water, moisturize your skin after you leave the beach, or nourish your hair between swims.

If you are going swimming, your hair will probably be full of tangles when you get out of the water. You can undo damage by rinsing your hair with tap water and spritzing it with detangling spray. Rinse it out when you get home. Choose a product that has UVA and UVB protection and is silicone-free.

How to Treat Combination Skin

Combination skin occurs when you have different skin types on different parts of your face. Some people have areas that are dry and others that are oily. Other people have wrinkles, acne, and rosacea.

Combination skin can be caused by genetics or by using the wrong skin care products for each section of your face. If you have combination skin, you may need to use different skin care products on different parts of your face.

Always wash your face with a gentle cleanser. If you have oily and dry skin, use a gel-based or mild foaming cleanser. If you have dry skin, rosacea, and sun damage, use a lightweight lotion cleanser. Do not use a cleanser with any fragrances or irritants such as alcohol, witch hazel, menthol, or citrus oils. Do not use any bar soaps or cleansers.

Use a toner to repair your skin. It should not contain any irritants and should have skin-identical ingredients, antioxidants, and cell-communicating ingredients.

You should wear sunscreen all year, even on cloudy days. This can help you prevent wrinkles. If you have sensitive skin or rosacea, use a sunscreen with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active ingredient.

Use a beta hydroxy acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or salicylic acid product to exfoliate. Use a gel or liquid if you have oily, blemish-prone skin and lotion for normal or dry skin. If you often get acne, use a product with benzoyl peroxide. You can start with a 2% strength and possibly follow it up with a 5% strength, depending on how your skin responds.

Use different products on each part of your face based on your skin type. Apply a moisturizing lotion or cream on dry areas. If you have oily and dry skin, apply a hydrating primer or serum to the dry areas and then a matte finish foundation. If the area around your eyes is the driest, use a rich, creamy moisturizer or serum. Use a lotion-textured moisturizer on less dry areas and a toner on oily areas. Be careful not to get lotion and creamy moisturizer on oily parts of your face.

Use products with antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients, emollients, and skin-identical ingredients. They should come in an opaque, airtight container, not a jar.

The Beauty Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Many products you have in your kitchen can also be used to make your hair and skin look radiant. You probably never thought of using apple cider vinegar as part of your beauty routine, but it can have several benefits.

Use only raw, organic, unfiltered, and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar on your skin and hair. It is a good idea to check with your dermatologist first.

If your shampoo doesn’t seem to be working as well as it used to, it is probably because you have product buildup on your scalp. The scalp needs a deep cleansing from time to time. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can remove product buildup on your scalp. Twice a month, after you shampoo your hair, pour one or two cups of apple cider vinegar on your hair. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse. It should not leave a smell in your hair.

When used as a toner, apple cider vinegar can make your skin brighter and tighter. Skin is naturally acidic, but when apple cider vinegar is used as a toner, it balances out the levels of acid and moisture in skin. Dilute a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a few drops of water and use a cotton ball to apply it to your face three or four times a week. If you have sensitive skin, add more water and use it less frequently.

Apple cider vinegar can also treat sunburn and razor burn. The amino acids balance hydration in the skin and reduce irritation.

You can even use apple cider vinegar to clean your makeup brushes. It removes product buildup, and the malic acid gives it antibacterial properties. Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with one cup of warm water and one or two thick slices of lemon for the scent. Use the mixture to clean your makeup brushes, then rinse with water and leave them out to air-dry.

Makeup and Skin Care Tips to Help You Look Younger

As you get older, your skin changes. Fine lines develop, and pores get larger. Makeup can settle in and create creases. Here are some tips to help you modify your beauty routine to look your best as you age.

The heavy foundations, concealers, and powders that many younger women use can make you look older if they settle into lines and pores. Trade these products in for lighter versions that will make you look younger.

Most powder foundations are matte and can look cakey on someone with older, drier skin. They can also settle into fine lines and make your skin look one-dimensional. If you need to wear powder, use a small brush and apply it sparingly only where needed.

Groomed eyebrows can help you look polished and youthful. If you are not experienced at shaping your own eyebrows, have a professional do it. If your eyebrows are thin, you might want to try brow makeup.

A highlighter can give your skin a youthful glow. They come in liquids, creams, and powders. Highlighters can be used both under and on top of makeup.

Your skin care routine doesn’t need to be complicated to deliver good results. Wash your face in the morning with a cleanser and then apply a toning lotion. You should wear sunscreen every day. In the evening, wash off your makeup with makeup remover and then use a cleanser with a clean washcloth. Use an appropriate toner or treatment for any skin problems you may have. Finish by applying a moisturizer. Exfoliate the skin on your face and body twice a week to remove dead skin cells.

How to Fix Summer Beauty Problems

Summer is right around the corner. With warm and sunny weather come a host of skin care challenges. Here are some tips to help you look great this summer.

• You should wear sunscreen all year, but it is especially important during the summer. You can wear a powder sunscreen over your makeup to hold your makeup in place, reduce oiliness on a humid day, and protect your skin from the sun. Powder sunscreen can be reapplied several times throughout the day if you are spending a lot of time outdoors.

• If you get a sunburn, use a lotion with 1 percent hydrocortisone or aloe vera gel. You can take an over-the-counter NSAID, such as Motrin or Advil, and take a cool milk-water bath to soothe your skin.

• You can keep your makeup from running in the summer by using a primer with SPF, long-wearing cream foundation, and lipstick with SPF.

• Summer heat often causes sweating and breakouts. Glycolic acid can keep your pores clear. You can prevent acne by using an at-home glycolic mask once a week. A mask that also contains clay can soothe irritation caused by sun and salt or chlorine in water.

• For shiny skin in the summer, adjust your skin care routine by using a cleanser with glycolic acid.

• You can minimize sweating in the summer by wearing a hat to keep the sun off your face.

• If you suffer from excessive sweating, Botox injections can help.

• If your skin is prone to acne, apply products with a downward motion. This will encourage lymphatic drainage, which will make your skin clear up faster.

• Beta hydroxy and salicylic acid can keep pores clear and minimize acne. Follow up with a product containing hyaluronic acid to add hydration without causing your skin to become greasy.

• You can restore moisture to dehydrated skin by eating avocado. Put it in a salad or smoothie so the healthy fats and phytonutrients can restore the glow to your skin.

• Keep your skin hydrated by using a thick moisturizer. Apply it right after you get out of the shower or bath to lock in moisture.

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