BOLD & SAVVY Magazine July-August | Page 9

Seasons Change: Getting Comfortable With My Bare Face

By: Alethia M. Stafford

Baring it all is essentially hard to do for most. But what about a bare face? For some, having a bare face tells a story. It tells if we’re eating well, it tells of environmental changes, etc. Sometimes we use makeup to hide blemishes and imperfections, because we love it, and at other times it’s used as a marketing tool. These tips will assist us in keeping our skin radiant in the coming hot months.

COCONUT OIL: It's naturally antibacterial and antifungal. Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer for your skin, it can penetrate hair better than other oils, and, well, it smells great! Did you know you could use coconut oil as a highlighter? Well, you can, simply apply a small amount of organic coconut oil on top of makeup and leave it alone. It will have you glowing in minutes.

OLIVE OIL: Olive oil contains three major antioxidants: vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols. These 3 ingredients aid in anti-aging, restores skin smoothness, prevents free radical damage to the skin, and protects against ultraviolet light. Applied topically and internally, olive oil provides immense benefits to your skin.

AVOCADO OIL: Superior facial moisturizer! This oil is often included in anti-aging formulas, because it helps to promote cellular regeneration and has a well-known moisturizing action on dry, fragile and distended skin, which tends to damage easily.