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Apr 28, 2011

Keeping skin problems in check during warm weather


The days of dry, chapped winter skin are done and over. However, balmy weather poses new issues for skin, including sunburn risk, humidity and runny makeup.


It may take some tweaking of your skin care routine, but a fresh, healthy looking complexion is easy to achieve, even when it seems that Mother Nature is against us.


A sunscreen that contains SPF of at least 15 is essential when the sun begins to beat down. Choose a product that contains botanical ingredients to keep the skin healthy, and look for varieties that are oil-free.


Many women worry about shine during the warm months due to sweat and higher oil production. Take a look at the ingredients in the skin care products you're currently using. Do they list oil high in the list? If so, you may want to consider opting for a less greasy moisturizer, or skipping it altogether if you are prone to oily skin.


Anyone who's ever strutted around all day with confidence only to look in the mirror later and find massive mascara smudges under their eyes knows that all mascara is not created equal. An article in the Charlotte Observer suggest that women choose waterproof varieties or new products that form tubes around the lashes, like Blinc or The Balm Two-Timer, both available at Sephora.


Finally, products that contain antioxidant-rich ingredients may help to calm inflammation and reduce environmental stress, according to WholeLiving.com.  

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