I have decided, in my imminent wisdom and ultimate authority, that I’m going to be quirky and set this series up so it follows the way I apply my own makeup: from the skin out. That calls for: moisturizer, base, eyes and eyebrows, cheeks, powder, lips. That’s probably wrong, but hey, it all comes out [...]
Acne is a serious problem for a lot of people — but the real problem is that not a lot of people understand this widespread skin condition. For instance, too many folks think that it’s something that only teenagers get. However, an increasing number of people have adult acne, which is often even more devastating, [...]
Staying active is beneficial to every aspect of our lives: it makes us healthier; it improves our circulation, which in turn promotes health, beauty, and skin care; it gives us time to relax and reflect while rejuvenating; and it just generally allows for an overall healthier lifestyle. Granted, it is a busy, bustling world out [...]
In this last installment of skin care fundamentals, we are going to focus on the benefits of dry brush exfoliation, which describes a process that involves using a soft, dry brush to slowly, gently brush and rub your skin. It can remove dead skin cells and debris, as well as give you better circulation in [...]
We have discussed oily skin and we have discussed homemade face masks which help out with acne. Now it is time to deal with another skin care problem that is common in the summer – and the fall, spring, and winter, for that matter. Oily skin is practically preferable to dry skin, which can make [...]
As aforementioned in earlier posts, acne can be seriously exacerbated by the heat and humidity of the summer months. There are, however, some natural, homemade facial masks specially designed to help with acne outbreaks. First up, we are going to take a look at the simple but popular and very effective Baking Soda Mask.
You only [...]
Oily skin can be a real problem during the summer months. We are hotter, we sweat more, the heat practically makes makeup and lotions melt into our pores. Simply put, it gets nasty! Of course, oily skin and clogged pores can easily lead to blemishes – besides pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads, these things can exacerbate [...]