Sleep and diet tips to improve skin

 

While there are a lot of African American skin care products that promise to keep your skin looking young as you age, what do you do if your complexion starts to look old before you've even hit your 30s? It's possible that some of your lifestyle habits could be causing your skin to look worn out before it's time. Here are some tips to stop this from happening from WFMZ, a Colorado news source.

First, be sure to get plenty of sleep to improve your skin. Also, you may want to change the position you sleep in at night. For example, if you sleep face-down at night than fluid may collect underneath your eyes. The solution to this is to sleep with your head slightly elevated with multiple pillows. Also, try a cold compress if you wake up with a swollen face.

Next, you may want to your limit sodium intake, because too much salt can cause your body to shift fluids into other spaces, particularly beneath the eyes.

Self Magazine recommends eating strawberries, citrus fruits, broccoli and red peppers for a smooth complexion.

Use the right product for your skin

 

When you go out to buy an African American skin care product, it's important that you keep your skin type in mind. This is because different complexions require unique care. For example, you don't want to be using a product that will dry out your skin if it's already flaky, or one that contains a heavy moisturizer if you have an oily complexion.

Recently, The Standard-Examiner, a Texas news source, reported on how to care for your specific skin type. First, for oily skin, the information provider recommends getting a toner, which will help wipe away the dirt and oil that washing may have missed.

Also, while you don't want to use a heavy moisturizer, you do want to use a water-based one if you have oily skin. Discovery Health has some recommendations for finding the right moisturizer for you.

"The best moisturizer for oily skin is one that is lightweight, non-comedogenic (which means it won't clog your pores) and oil-free. Those thick, heavy creams aren't designed with oily skin in mind," according to Discovery.

Finally, The Standard-Examiner discussed dry skin. The news source recommended getting a cream-based cleanser that is made specifically for dry skin. Also, avoid using a toner, as this product may further dry you out. 

Experts' give skin care routine and makeup ingredient picks

 

When it comes to skin care, the best tips come from the experts. Recently, Grazia spoke to a variety of cosmetics experts who had suggestions on how to get a smooth, clear complexion.

First, celebrity facialist Michelle Peck told the news source that during winter, she'll lean toward a thicker moisturizer. In particular, she likes ones that contain hyaluronic acid, an ingredient that can be found in many of the best African American skin care products.

Next, makeup artist Jemma Kidd gave the news source her most basic tips.

"Practicing a good skin care regime is fundamentally important – if you have good skin, you won’t need to wear much makeup, which is a joy.  You don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive products, but do focus on keeping skin moisturized and hydrated, always wear an SPF, take your makeup off at night and treat yourself to occasional facials," said Kidd, quoted by Grazia.

Finally, makeup artist Mel Arter told the news source that people need to let their skin breathe, which means you should always be sure to wash off your cosmetics at night.

Elle Magazine recommends products with green tea and vitamins for their skin-nourishing benefits. 

The 65th annual Bronner Bros. International Hair Show deemed a success

 

The Bronner Bros. International Hair Show is arguably the most popular African American hair show in the country – possibly worldwide. It has attracted the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson because it draws in such a large crowd of movers and shakers.

This year's show was no exception, The Grio reported. The news source featured an article on the event, in which stylist David Hiland took home a grand prize of $20,000.

Speakers at the 65th annual event included Soul Food actress Nicole Ari Parker and reality television star Tami Roman, of Basketball Wives on VH1.

"We are celebrating 65 years of hard work, dedication, determination [and] focus-driven people. We are celebrating family and black history," said Christina Bronner, daughter of the show's founder Bernard Bronner, quoted by the news source.



A CNN article on the show reported that it features extravagant, multi-colored hairstyles that are nearly pieces of art, as well as beautifully styled natural hair for the more conservative set.

Ladies who want to embrace their ethnicity may want to check out some of the styles featured at the show in addition to using natural African American skin care products to bring out the best in their ethnic skin.