Do you have rosacea?

 

While your African American skin care product can help you cover up any discoloration on your face, sometimes a little redness is actually the sign of the skin condition called rosacea. While this condition is most common in fair-skinned people, the National Rosacea Society states that African Americans can also develop the skin irritation.

The organization added that if an African American person suspects that they have rosacea, then the individual should seek treatment immediately, since it can lead to hyperpigmentation, or darkening of the skin in the areas where the inflammation has appeared.

Recently, Everyday Health ran an article explaining the signs that you should look for if you're concerned that you may have rosacea. First, you may find yourself "flushing" after eating spicy foods, drink a hot beverage, or go out in the cold. While you may think this is normal blushing, if it comes on very easily then it may be a sign of the condition.

Next, the news source spoke to dermatologist Clare Pipkin, M.D., who said bumps on the face, which you may shrug off as adult acne, could actually be rosacea. Also, broken blood vessels may be a sign.

"With repeated flushing, blood vessels can become dilated, most prominently on the cheeks and nose," Pipkin explained, quoted by the news source.

If you find yourself experiencing these symptoms, you may want to visit the dermatologist. 

Feeling sick doesn't mean you have to look bad

Winter is cold and flu season, which can wreak havoc on your body, as well as your complexion. Luckily, your African American skin care product is here to help, and TheSitr.com recently offered some tips fro how to use your makeup to help you stay gorgeous even when you're feeling under the weather. 

The site first suggested using concealer to hide puffiness on your face, especially on the nose. Next, the news source recommended skipping the foundation for some face cleanser instead.

"You're dehydrated when you're ill, so using heavy foundation will just look cakey. Wash with an exfoliating face cleanser and lather on the moisturizer. Use a sticky, glossy blush to add some color back into your face - avoid blush that's powdery," according to the site.

BeautyBroadcast.net states that when you're sick it can be difficult to make your eyes look alert, especially if they're watering due to allergies or a cold. Instead, try to focus on the lips (unless they're chapped) to avert attention away from the eyes. Try bold colors that will pop and give you a fresh appearance.  

Changing seasons means it's time to change skin care routines

That winter cold you feel creeping in means it may be time to switch up your African American skin care product for one with added moisturizing agents. The cold can make skin extremely dry, and can cause flaking and other problems associated with a cold weather complexion. There are ways to beat the freeze, however, and Health Canal recently reported on some of these. 

First, the news source reports that it's important to select the right soap when washing your face in the winter months.

"Use a gentle, fragrance-free, moisturizing formula, avoiding strong, antibacterial, deodorant soaps, which generally contain irritating ingredients and fragrances. Use a minimal amount of soap to avoid dryness," said Health Canal.

DailyMakeover.com makes a good point when they remind readers to use lukewarm water when showering or washing your face in the winter, since hot water can rob the skin of even more moisture.

Finally, Health Canal recommended protecting the hands, which can take a particularly rough beating in the winter. Wear gloves, and moisturize often to avoid having cracked, red-looking knuckles.  

Makeup suggestions for short-haired women

 

Do you have very short hair? If so, you have gone where many women fear to go, and you might be wondering whether you should be switching up your makeup routine, since this hairstyle shows off so much of your face. Short hair can be easier to maintain, giving a girl more time in the morning to perfect her complexion. Recently, BoldSky.com published an article with some makeup tips for short-haired ladies.

First, the news source suggests cleansing your face with a toner before applying makeup, which will help your foundation stay in place. Next, they said that short hair gives you the opportunity to enhance your eyes, so make them pop.

"One simple makeup tip for women with short hair is to use an eye liner or kohl to finish the eye makeup. Apply on the upper and lower eyelid or just in the lower eyelid if you want to keep it simple. Groom and shape your eyebrows for a clean and defined eye makeup. You can use an eyebrow pencil or shadow to set the brows," according to BoldSky.

The HairStyler.com states that you want your complexion to be as clear and glowing as possible if you have short hair, so be sure to blend your foundation well and use an African American skin care product that matches your skin tone.