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Beauty Tips for Springtime Allergy Sufferers

Spring is here, which means it’s allergy season. Spring allergies can take a toll on your appearance and make it hard to keep your makeup looking right. Here are some tips to deal with springtime allergies.

If your face is puffy, cold can help. You can dunk your face in a bowl of ice water in the morning or put a wet washcloth in the freezer for a few minutes (take it out before it becomes stiff) and apply it to your face to get rid of puffiness before putting on your makeup. Contouring can also alleviate the appearance of puffiness. Apply bronzer under your cheekbones, down each side of your nose, and on the outer edges of your forehead to reduce the look of puffiness.

If your eyes and skin are sensitive and reactive, you should avoid heavy anti-aging skin care ingredients, especially around your eyes. Instead, opt for a simple eye cream and moisturizer that work well and use them consistently. Avoid experimenting with new products that could cause your skin or eyes to react.

If allergies cause your eyes to water, use a waterproof mascara. You can also avoid eye makeup entirely by wearing comfortable, fake eyelashes.

If your nose is red due to spring allergies, you can apply a green-color primer to reduce that effect. Use your fingers or a brush or sponge to apply the primer to red areas, and then apply your regular foundation or tinted moisturizer.

You can also reduce the effects of allergies on your appearance through good hygiene. Clean your eyelash curler with an alcohol swab after each use. You should also clean your makeup brushes frequently to prevent built-up makeup from aggravating your allergies.

While suffering from springtime allergies is unpleasant, there are ways to reduce its effects on your appearance. Follow these tips to look and feel better this allergy season.

Warm Weather Hair Care Tips

As the cold days of winter give way to warm spring and summer weather, the changes in temperature and humidity can affect the texture, color, and health of your hair. Here are some tips on how to keep your hair healthy this spring and summer.

During the winter, hair often becomes dry and full of static. In the spring and summer, there is more moisture in the air, which can make hair frizzy. You can minimize the effects of humidity by changing your conditioning routine. If you used a deep conditioner every week in the winter, do it every other week in the spring and summer. If your hair is limp or oily, reduce the amount of moisture you put in it. If you used a heavy conditioner, switch to a product with lighter moisture or a balancing conditioner.

If you highlight your hair in the spring or summer, it can make frizziness or dry ends worse. This can become an even bigger problem if you spend a lot of time in the sun or swimming. You can improve your hair’s strength with a protein treatment, protein-enhanced conditioner, conditioning treatment, or leave-in conditioner.

The sun’s rays naturally lighten many people’s hair. While the lightening does not cause serious damage to the hair, too much sun exposure can make your hair dry. Use a UV-protecting shampoo, conditioner, and other hair care products if you spend a lot of time outside in the spring and summer.

If you do a lot of swimming in a pool, chlorine buildup can dry your hair, damage the ends, and make it dull and difficult to manage. To prevent this, you should wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and balancing conditioner right after you leave the pool. A salon can also give your hair a treatment to remove chlorine buildup.

Following these warm weather hair care tips can help you look your best all spring and summer long.

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