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Oily Skin Got You Down?

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Are you oil glands working overtime?  Trying to get rid of the shine, especially your T-zone area?  Try these quick fixes that help to prevent that shiny look:

 

 

Wash your face at least twice a day with a gentle alcohol free cleanser

 

 

Tone with an alcohol free toner ( This will help to balance the PH level of the skin)

 

Moisturize, yes, you need to moisturize too! Use a oil free moisturizer (This will help to calm down the oil production and remind the skin that it doe’s have to work as hard to produce oil) 

 

Use oil-free foundation

 

Use a mattifier (a lightweight formula dries to a natural, matte finish, instantly absorbing oil and controlling shine)

 

Powder blush helps to absorb oil

 

Use loose powder, it helps to set make-up and absorbs oil

 

Use blotting paper  or tissue paper to absorb oil

 

 

Note:  Having oily skin has it’s benefits, if taken care of properly, oily skin is prone to have less wrinkles

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Tracey Evelyn is a Image and Fashion Consultant who helps women to learn to  love what they see when they look into the mirror , understand their personal style and enhance their appearance through Wardrobe Styling, Makeup Artistry and Personal Shopping. Contact: Tracey@Traceyevelynbeautifulyou.com     Twitter: @Traceyevelyninc Phone: 484-479-6730

 

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Lighten Up !

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Uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation got you down?  Hyperpigmentation is a condition in which areas of the skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin.  Hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun damage, acne, inflammation and other skin injuries.   Hyperpigmentation can affect any race or skin type, but individuals with skin of color have a higher risk of developing it and a more prolonged recovery period simply because they have more pigment-producing cells.  The first line of defense against any type of hyperpigmentation is sunblock (15 spf or higher) .  Avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight. Use sunscreen heavily to protect your skin and help retain its tone.  Here are five at home remedies to brighten, lighten and relieve uneven skin tones:

 

1.  Cut a lemon in half and rub it onto the area of your you wish to lighten.  Leave it on for 10-15 minutes.  Rinse the area with lukewarm water

 

2.  Lemon juice with a bit of yogurt once a day is an excellent mild bleach.  Rinse area with lukewarm water.

 

3.  Pour some Milk into a bowl, saturate a cotton round or a wash cloth and rub it generously around your face.  Milk is a natural skin bleacher.  Rinse area with lukewarm water.

 

4.  Cut the papaya into small chunks and blend.  Apply the papaya pulp to face and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.  Rinse off  with lukewarm water.

5.  Mix 2 tbsp of flour in a bowl and add a pinch of turmeric.  Add a few drops of milk  to form a paste. Apply as a mask.  Rinse off with lukewarm water.
Caution:  Do not expect instant results.  Whenever skin-lightening products are being used they should be  accompanied by proper use of a full-spectrum sun sunblock.
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Tracey Evelyn Reed is a visual brand specialist with over 15 years experience in the beauty industry. As an accomplished wardrobe stylist and make-up artist, she’s also a licensed esthetician. Her company, Tracey Evelyn Beautiful You, provides customized skin-care programs, make-up lessons, eyelash extensions, wardrobe consulting and personal shopping services. Tracey specializes in helping women reinvent their style and take their look to the next level. www.traceyevelynbeautifulyou.com

Follow her on Twitter at @TraceyEvelyninc

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How to Relieve Dry Feet with at Home Products

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How to Relieve Dry Feet with at Home Products

 

 

Dry feet got you down?  Cold weather, closed in shoes and dead skin cell build up can do a number on our feet.   It’s that time of year when your feet need a little extra attention.   Dry feet can creep up on you at any time of the year causing discomfort or leaving you prepared to put on your sassy strappy shoe .   Slough off those dead skin cells and condition those beautiful  tootsies with a few  inexpensive ingredients that you already have at home:                                                                             

  Tracey Evelyn How to relieve dry feet

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                                     HOW TO RELIEVE DRY FEET !

 

Related post:  *14 benefits of Shea butter           * 3 Simple home remedies to relieve dry feet

 

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Tracey Evelyn is a Body Image and Fashion Consultant who helps women to learn to love their bodies and reinvent themselves through Wardrobe Styling, Makeup Artistry and Personal Shopping. Contact: Tracey@Traceyevelynbeautifulyou.com Twitter: @Traceyevelyninc Phone: 484-479-6730

 

 

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3 Simple Home Remedies to Relieve Dry Feet

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 3 Simple Home Remedies to Relieve Dry Feet

 

Do you suffer from dry feet?  It’s that time of year when your feet need a little extra love and care.  Dry feet can creep up on you at any time of the year causing you to feel uncomfortable and insecure.   Turbo charge and condition those beautiful  tootsies with a few  inexpensive ingredients that you already have at home.

 

Here are 3 Simple home remedies to relieve dry feet:

 

Soak your feet

Create a soothing foot soak with Epsom Salts and warm water.  Epsom salt is loaded with magnesium, detoxifies,  soothe aches and soften rough skin.  Add 1/2 cup  of Epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as you like.  Rinse and  moisturize while the feet are still damp.  Moisturize with a little Shea butter  or olive oil.   Add a little lavender or peppermint oil and off you go.

Exfoliation

Sugar scrub  is one of the  easiest  ways to exfoliate and repair dry skin.  Mix sugar ( brown sugar is my favorite),  olive oil and (optional) an essential oil  like lavender or peppermint.  Rub the sweet concoction all over your feet.  Be sure to give a little love and attention to the heels of your feet.  Rinse and rub in a little olive oil while feet are still damp.  Place a pair of socks to lock in the moisture.  Go to sleep and remove in the morning.

 

Moisturize

Head to your kitchen cabinet to find out out you had them all along.  The ingredients to naturally moisturize your dry, cracked feet. Rub a cotton round moistened with extra virgin olive oil all over your feet. Work the oil into the skin using a circular motion.  After applying the olive oil, slip on a pair of cozy cotton socks. This allows the oil to soak into your skin. Remove your  socks in about 2 hours.
– Don’t forget to check out how Shea butter can be beneficial for dry feet and for even more tips, creative ideas, and do-it-yourself tutorials.

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Make-up while working out!

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Ok, I would like to think that I am not vain.  But, it does matter to me what I look like, no matter what I am doing.  You know what I’m talking about!  It’s time of year when everyone hits the gym.  It’s always better to go au natural when working out, but some women still insist on getting gussied up before hitting the gym.

If you don’t want to go out bare face to the gym, here are a few helpful tips to adopt to look good and feel more confident while working out:

*  Pull your hair back into a clean and simple ponytail, knot or braid.  Be sure to tame the fly aways. Try not use too much hair product, it seeps when you start to sweat.

*  Be sure to start with a clean face…. Use a cleanser specific to your skin type. Don’t forget to tone and moisturize too!

*  Avoid foundation…..try a tinted moisturizer or a mineral powder. They will allow your skin to breath while supplying a little color for a healthy looking skin.

*  Curl your Lashes first then use a Waterproof mascara, it is a must have and will stay put through a strenuous workout! No time for mascara? Try semi-permanent eye lash extensions, they last for weeks  &  no-one will know their not yours.

*  Use a lip tinted lip balm or a lip stain to accentuate your lips, try to keep it natural…… just have fun and keep it light.

I do believe than when you look good you feel good! Feeling good can make you feel more motivated to work out.

Check out actress/singer  Adrienne Bailon  & celebrity fitness expert Jade Alexis  after the Living Jade video shoot for Essence.com
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Check out the  workout video on Essence.com  – Workout with Adrienne and Jade in just 7 minutes! This exercise routine is perfect to do at home or in the gym! @LivingJade

Remember to love the skin you are in, Tracey Evelyn

Tracey Evelyn Reed is a visual brand specialist with over 15 years experience in the beauty industry. As an accomplished wardrobe stylist and make-up artist, she’s also a licensed esthetician.  Her company, Tracey Evelyn Beautiful You, provides customized skin-care programs, make-up lessons, eyelash extensions, wardrobe consulting and personal shopping services. Tracey specializes in helping women reinvent their style and take their look to the next level. www.traceyevelynbeautifulyou.com  Follow her on Twitter at @TraceyEvelyninc