Due to the fact that I am in the business of beauty I wanted to do a blog about skin care. The first half of the blog I will be talking about different types of skin which is important for both males and females to know and the other portion of the blog will be for females who wear foundation.
People generally have four types of skin; oily, dry, normal and combination
These are the characteristics of the four:
Oily- Oily skin as the name implies looks shine or greasy or oily all the time. It is usually blemished prone and usually has very large pores.
Dry- Dry skin tends to be dry all the time, has very small pores and tends to require more moisturizing. Wrinkles are quick to form on dry skin.
Normal- Normal skin looks health, has a balance in moisture, does not appear to be blemish prone, neither does it appear over dry.
Combination- Of all the different skin types this is the one that tends to be overlooked or misunderstood. Combination skin gets oily in the forehead and nose and chin regions, so these portions may have more clogged pores and be blemish prone. However, the other parts of the face will be normal skin.
It is important to be able to identify your skin type so you will have an idea of what type of products to use on your skin. Your daily skincare routine should involve cleansing your skin, exfoliate your skin and moisturizing. It is also important that you use sunblock to protect your skin from sun damage. Many people who live in areas that experience seasonal changes like myself have to take into consideration that your skin may change due to the season. For example in the winter I have dry skin, summer, combination.
If you require any information on suitable products for your skin type or if you want me to give you a facial and a skin evaluation, please leave me a comment with your questions or give me a call.
FOR THE LADIES:
Most of us love makeup. It enhances our beauty and makes up feel a little more confident about ourselves sometimes. Foundation can be good but not all types of foundations are for your skin. Know the differences and choose the one that is best suited for you. I am going to discuss the three most popular types of foundations.
Liquid Foundation - This is one of the more popular foundations. These foundations have a liquid consistency and are usually in a tube and can be applied with the fingers. These foundations are good for people who are looking for a very natural look because it does not appear heavy on the skin. Not good for blemish prone skin.
CREME - This foundation is probably the most popular foundation. It has a creamy texture and usually requires a sponge for application. It gives way more coverage than a liquid foundation. I personally do not recommend this for people who live in very warm climates and those with oily skin. This foundation can prevent your skin from breathing and will cause you to sweat a lot, again not good for blemish prone skin.
MINERAL POWDER- Highly recommended, this contains minerals and vitamins that are very healthy for the skin. This is a loose powder that you can apply with a brush. Though I do not recommend using foundation if you have blemish prone skin, if you are willing to take a chance, then this would be the best foundation for you.
HOW DO I KNOW THE RIGHT FOUNDATION COLOR
The best way to choose the color that is right for you is by conducting a stripe test in a well lit area. The best part of the body to perform this test would be on your neck. Especially in dark skin women, the back of the face and neck tend to be darker. What you want is a foundation that blends in well with the back of your face towards the ear and the neck.
These are just a few tips to consider when choosing your foundation. I have many tips that I can share with you regarding beauty and skincare that I could not share in this blog. However, feel free to email me or leave me a question in the comment portion of this blog or hit me up on facebook and I would love to answer your question. Do not forget, I am a beauty consultant with Marykay cosmetics so feel free to ask about my products and services such as facials and skincare classes.
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