Help your skin care product help you

 

Your African American skin care product can work to keep your complexion looking gorgeous, but it can't do it alone. You also need to be working on a regular basis to ensure that you are doing all you can to promote healthy skin. Recently, The Georgetown Dish, a Washington, DC news source, published its writers' favorite skin care tips to help you do your part.

The first piece of advice the information provider gave was to listen to your skin.

"If your skin breaks out when you use a product, that product is not for you. If your skin feels uncomfortable, irritated, blotchy, raw when you use a product, that product is not for you. Think of your skin as a baby – it can’t express itself in words, so it finds other ways of telling you how it feels. Listen to it," stated the news source.

Next, the Dish said that you shouldn't be waiting for problem spots or wrinkles to appear before you start doing things to prevent them, such as using SPF regularly and applying high-quality products.

The Mayo Clinic reminds people that one of the best ways they can prevent skin damage is to not smoke, since smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, decreasing blood flow and contributing to wrinkles. 

Makeup tips for a job interview

 

In this economy, many people are looking for a job. While for men, going to a job interview means a new suit and a haircut, women have to make sure that their African American skin care product looks professional as well as their ensemble. Recently, Job Mouse offered some makeup tips for ladies who are on the hunt for a new career.

First, the news source said while you should wear makeup, you don't want to look overdone. You can avoid looking as though you have too much makeup on by choosing the right foundation.

"Use a flawless foundation or tinted moisturizer that gives your skin a fresh ‘no-makeup’ look with a soft hint of color that evens out the skin rather than hiding it," according to the news source.

Next, the information provider said that it's acceptable to wear a dark lipstick if that gives you confidence, but make sure it's matte and not glossy, as lip gloss is distracting and inappropriate for a job interview.

Real Beauty reminds women who are heading out to find a job that they want to avoid any shimmery or glittery eyeshadow. Also, don't go too crazy on the eyeliner or try to do a smokey eye, while that looks good at a party or in a bar, there's no place for that look in an interview.

 

Skin care expert gives waxing tips for guys

 

Summer is almost here, and while you're getting your African American skin ready for the heat by getting products that contain SPF and searching for new brightly colored cosmetics you may also be considering some hair removal options. While you're waxing and plucking in preparation for the beach, you may want to ask your boyfriend if he's ever considered trimming down for the summer season.

Recently, California spa worker and skin care expert Deborah Spalla offered some suggestions for what areas of the body men should consider to making hair-free. According to the expert, many men want to get rid of unwanted hair but just don't talk about it, so you may need to make the first move in the conversation.

First, she suggested taking care of any unwanted hair on the back, since this can be a turn-off on the beach. Next, men may want to look into waxing their Adam's apple, since it is easier than shaving and lasts longer.

"The most common areas for waxing are unibrows, ears and nose hairs," said Spalla. "Ouch?! Here's the painful truth about that. According to my clientele, the unibrow is not so bad, the nose really doesn't hurt at all and the ears hurt. Surprised me, too."

Don't get caught up in rising skin cancer rates

 

Melanoma rates are on the rise, and just because you have African American skin doesn't mean you're safe from the sun's harmful UV rays. MSNBC reports that a new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds that rates of skin cancer have soared in the U.S., and young women ages 18 to 39 are particularly at risk of developing this disease. In response to the news, all women should protect themselves from the sun this summer.

Female First offers some suggestions for staying sun safe, and some of them you may not have thought of before. For example, some women may be at a higher risk of skin cancer for a number of surprising factors.

"If you are taking prescription medication, ensure that you check the labels to see if they affect your body's reaction to the sun and heat, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor about the potentially harmful effects of heat, sun and fatigue," according to the news source.

Also, simply applying SPF in the morning before you leave the house is not enough. You should reapply every four hours or so, especially if you are on the beach and going into the water. Remember, you need at least two tablespoons of sunscreen on each body part.