Get Your Best Summer Skin!
Summer is here which means that skin is in! Whether you’ re going for the fresh face look or opting for a more glam approach, we must take care of the skin we are in. Blush and mascara aside, the best way to ensure your skin needs are taken care of is by following a good skin care regimen and sticking to it!
Beauty From The InSide Out By Eugenia
1. Cleanse It’ s important that the first step of your clear complexion schedule be a cleansing routine that works best for you! Skin can be categorized in several genres: Oily, dry, combination, sensitive, the list goes on. Remember, a solid skin care regimen doesn’ t have to leave you penniless! Some of the best cleansers are found at your local drugstores and range anywhere from $ 4.00 to $ 8.00! If you have oily skin, it’ s best to get a cleanser that doesn’ t strip your skin. If a cleanser leaves your face parched after washing, your skin will overcompensate in oil production leaving you with a shiny face! No bueno! On the other hand, if your skin is known to be predominantly dry, look for a cream based cleanser, as they are known to clean AND moisturize simultaneously.
2. Tone Toning your skin is a popularly skipped step in skin care! The purpose of toning is to tighten and help close your pores after you’ ve thoroughly cleansed. Most toners are alcohol based to force the pores to constrict and close. Pores that are wide open are just BEGGING for gunk, oil, and dirt to enter and create a blemish! Here’ s a tip: Fill a shallow basin with cool water and ice cubes. Drench your freshly washed face in the basin using your hands and follow with your toner of choice. Your pores will be as tight as a clenched fist. Let’ s see any dirt try to make its way into that!
3. Moisturize & Protect
Last but certainly not least: MOISTURIZE and PROTECT! After the potential drying that cleaning and toning can bring, it’ s nice to serve your skin a nice drink with a moisture-rich cream! If you can find one that does a great job at moisturizing and providing adequate sun protection then you’ re good to go! DID YOU KNOW: People of darker color die from skin cancer MORE than those of a fairer complexion( Source: BBC. CO. UK-BBC News: Health). Why you may ask? It’ s all due to a false age old proverb: It is a, unfortunate, misconception that people of color don’ t need to wear sun protection; that misconception causes individuals to live a life without protecting their skin from the suns UV rays. When skin cancer is detected, it is past the point of treatment leaving the mortality rate through the roof! YIKES! Make sure you protect your face and skin with sunscreen, hats, and shades! My sun care of choice( pictured above) is my Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream with SPF 35( ULTA, $ 30)! It acts as my moisturizer, sunscreen, and foundation during the day. Talk about multi-tasking!
4. Masks A bonus treat for your skin care regimen is to occasionally treat yourself to an at home facial! My facial treatment of choice is the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. It’ s an all-natural way to purge your skin from all that we put it through weekly! This facial is known as the pulsating facial because after application to the skin, the skin begins to pulse! Check out my application process here: https:// www. youtube. com / watch? v = u5j3rItVkn4 So beauties, when you’ re out and about make sure you’ re protecting the skin you’ re in! Find a skin care regimen that’ s right for you and your skin. Until Next Time ……..
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