Beauty Quickie: It is very wise to change up the beauty products you use as the seasons change. This is because your skin requires and has different needs during various parts of the year. Winter tends to be drier so your products should have a more moisturizing effect. Moreover, during summer which is approaching rapidly, use products containing lots of SPF to protect skin. Trust us, it is a complete myth that black skin does not need to worry about sun exposure.
Beauty Quickie: Give your face a glow that is sure to light up any room. When cleansing your face add sugar to your soap to exfoliate skin and scrub away dead skin cells leaving behind fresh gorgeous skin.
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Increase those smooches ladies and make your lips one sexy attraction! From exfoliation to application of products here are a few tips to make your lips gorgeous.
1. Use a damp cloth nightly to smooth and buff off flaky dry skin and seal the deal with a coat of lip balm.
2. Keep your cute lipstick from bleeding by patting on a tiny bit of concealer around your lips.
3. Make lip color “ever-lasting” by waiting a few minutes after application to blot with a tissue. After the lip color has set and been blotted dust lips with powder and apply another coat of color.
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Beauty Quickie: Get a softer pucker by combining olive oil and sugar in a small cup or container. Add enough sugar to the oil so that the consistency resembles a skin scrub that you would normally purchase from the beauty aisle. Lastly, add 3-4 drops of peppermint oil to the mixture then blend well. Apply this scrub to your lips to remove any dead skin or rough areas that need to be smoothed. To remove you may rinse or lick off this edible lip scrub once you are done ex-foliating.
Beauty Quickie: Soft, touchable hands can be yours by simply performing a quick hand treatment on a daily basis. Begin by applying coconut oil to your cuticles and the backs of your hands then slip both hands into a pair of cotton gloves. Perform this treatment every night and you will always wake up with silky smooth hands.
Beauty Quickie: How soon should you apply moisturizer after cleansing your face or the rest of your skin? Aim to moisturize your skin as soon as possible, preferably within 60 seconds. After a minute dry air will literally begin to pull moisture from the skin. During winter, air tends to be even drier than other seasons which could only increase any dryness experienced. Keep skin smooth and supple by making a point to add moisture right after washing your face or showering.
Beauty Quickie: Whether its stress, nerves or maybe just the unfortunate luck of the draw, you have developed some acne and you have a really big event to go to, what can you do? First, try not to panic, stressing will not make things any better. Moreover, if you have a couple days to go there is still time to regain control of your skin. Dermatologists recommend taking oral cortisone a few days before to help clear up your skin in the nick of time.
Beauty Quickie: When is the best time to apply firming creams to your skin? Beauty experts from around the world agree that the best time to firm up with your firming moisturizer is at night before bedtime. During the sleep your skin works overtime to repair itself from the day’s stresses so this time period provides the perfect background for rejuvenation.
Nevertheless, what ingredients should you look for in a good firming moisturizer? Aim for creams that contain ginseng, seaweed and caffeine extract to help keep your skin toned and youthful looking.
Quick Tip: Forgot to moisturize with your firming cream last night? You can derive the same benefits with application in the morning after you have showered. Problem solved!
Beauty Quickie: You may need a cup of joe in the mornings to feel somewhat human, but did you know those little brown beans are great for your skin too? By mixing coffee, vanilla extract and sugar (really sounds like you making a cup of coffee huh? LOL) you will have created an excellent exfoliant for your skin. Due to the coffee’s antioxidants and the sugar you will be able to smooth any rough areas to reveal softer skin. Plus, the vanilla extract will provide a tantalizing fragrance that is sure to relax you during the process. So then, go ahead and indulge in a little coffee, it is good for you!
