Lip colors for the new season

 

If you caught the recent MTV Movie Awards, then you may have noticed that there was large variety of lipstick colors and tones that were taking center stage on the red carpet. Recently, Access Hollywood published an article with some tips on how to use your African American skin care products to have lips like a star.

The news source said that red will be the most popular lipstick color this summer. For darker skin tones, Hollywood recommended looking for an orangey-red that casts a glow on the skin. However, if red isn't your style, the information provider had suggestions for how to pull off a nude lip.

"For a perfect pout, line the lips with a cream-based concealer. In choosing a shade best suited for your skin tone, the lipstick should be one or two tones darker than the inside of your lips. Next, use a lip brush to paint the lips, starting from the center. Finally, dab some loose powder over the lips to help the color stay on longer," according to the news source.

Vogue states that some more lip colors that are hot this season are candy pink and tangerine orange, so it may be time to re-stock on lipstick for the summer.

Eat right and wear sunscreen for health skin this summer

 

Just because you have African American skin, doesn't mean you don't need protection from the sun's harmful UV rays, especially in the summer. Recently, the Ledger-Enquirer, a Georgia news source, spoke to dermatologist Tanda Lane about what people should be doing during the warmer months to protect and even boost the health of their skin.

First, Lane said that nothing is more important than wearing sunscreen every day. Some African Americans may not realize that they need SPF, but the National Cancer Institute states that not only can this population get skin cancer, they also tend to be diagnosed in the later stages. Next, the dermatologist offered some suggestions on what to do if you get a bad sunburn.

"It's important to begin treating a sunburn as soon as possible. Take a cool bath, you can also soak a cloth in skim milk and ice and apply to the skin for five minutes, then apply a moisturizer to trap the water in your skin," said Lane, quoted by the news source.

Finally, the doctor recommended consuming antioxidant-rich foods such as pomegranate and blueberries, since these fruits may reduce inflammation and boost the health of the skin. 

Get perfect summertime skin

 

You want your African American skin to look its best this summer, which can be difficult, considering the skin-searing UV rays and sweat-inducing heat. Recently, The New Canaan, a Connecticut news source, spoke to beauty expert Nicky Kinnard who offered suggestions on how to have flawless summer skin.

The expert said you want to look for products with the right ingredients.

"The most important thing is that you get lightweight hydration during the warmer months," said Kinnard, quoted by the news source. "You want to look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid that penetrate deep down into the base of the skin cell layers. You don’t want heavy textures on the skin when it’s hot outside, even when it comes to your moisturizer."

Cosmopolitan Magazine offers some tips on how to keep from sweating excessively in the heat. The news source suggested putting deodorant on at night. That way, it will have time to absorb in your skin and start working. Also, you may want to keep blotting pads with you in the summer to wipe up excess oil from your skin. 

Tips for summer makeup for the office

 

The summer can wreak havoc on your complexion, which is why you should change your African American skin care routine when the hot weather comes. Recently, Forbes magazine spoke to beauty expert Olivia Chantecaille, who offered some tips for professional women who want to look look cool during the warm months.

First, she said that if you want to wear bold summer shades without scaring people at the office, then keep the bright colors on your lips. For example, there are many bright lip gloss shades that can help you feel like summer has arrived without looking overdone.

Next, the expert said that when it comes to summer makeup, less is more.

"Sometimes too much makeup during the summer months can make a woman look older - think too much self tanner or mascara buildup around the eyes," said Chantecaille, quoted by the news source.

Good Housekeeping states that the key to flawless summer makeup is to apply primer before putting on foundation. It provides a smooth base to hold makeup in place, even when you're dealing with heat and humidity.