Expert stresses the importance of exfoliating in summer

 

Summer means that it's time to change your African American skin care routine in preparation for the warmer weather. Recently, Access Hollywood spoke to skin care professional Sonya Dakar, who has worked with many celebrities, and she offered tips on how to get your skin ready for the warmer weather.

First, she recommended changing the cleanser you use. Switch out the heavy moisturizing wash and change it out for an oil-absorbing one. Next, Dakar said you want to be sure to exfoliate.

"No matter how much lotion you use, you’re never going to have glowing skin if you don’t exfoliate. Especially when you are transitioning from spring to summer- you want to reveal a fresh young complexion! Grab a gentle facial exfoliator and hit the shower. The steam will gently soften your skin and allow the scrub to easily slough off dead dull skin," said Dakar, quoted by the news source.

Daily Glow reminds its readers that you shave more in the summer, so you need to replace your razor often and shave only after you’ve been in the shower for a few minutes, which is when the hairs are softer.

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."