Tips for at home facial masks

Tips for facial masks

Skin Care How Tos

There are so many beauty tips out there, it can be hard to know which ones to try on your African American skin. Recently, Holly Carter, beauty director for People StyleWatch, highlighted some of her favorite face mask tips, and Access Hollywood published them for readers. The best part is they are all foods you might have in your home.
 
Banana
Nourishing skin with a banana peel can help make your skin feel refreshed and soft because of the minerals it contains. Peel a banana and rub what's left on the peel on your face and leave it on for 10 minutes.

Honey
Everyday Health recommends that for dry skin, try using a honey mask. Put honey on your face for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water. The honey helps to open and clean pores while moisturizing and rejuvenating your skin.

Olive Oil
Olive oil can give you a great facial if you rub it on your skin, just be sure to use an extra-virgin variety and wash it off after a few minutes. Olive oil is full of vitamin E and other antioxidants that slow the appearance of aging by fighting free radicals.

Oatmeal
Using an oatmeal face mask can add a glow to your skin. Restorative properties in oatmeal works to enhance the texture of the skin and makes it plain and even. Also if your skin is damaged due to sunburn, it can be cured effectively with cooling oatmeal. All you need is 5-6 tables spoons of plain prepared oatmeal, spread on the face and let dry 10 minutes. Wash normal and enjoy the results.

Care for your skin after a workout

Care for your skin after a workout

Skin Care How Tos

It's important that you exercise regularly to stay healthy, but workouts can wreak havoc on your African American skin. Recently, The New Zealand Herald published an article explaining what you should do after a workout to prevent clogging your pores and developing acne.

"The type of care depends on the individual skin type and the condition of the skin," said Elena Helfenbein, an expert with the German association of cosmeticians, quoted by the news source. 

"It's important for sporty people to regularly cleanse their skin and remove any grease, sweat and chlorine."

After exercise, the news source suggested a short, warm shower. Hot water robs the skin of too many oils, while people who take cold showers quickly may start sweating again. The information provider also said that if you swim regularly, put lotion on beforehand to keep chlorine from drying out the skin.

Become Gorgeous states that after a workout, you should wash your face with a foaming cleanser and then moisturize after, since strenuous physical activity may leave the skin dehydrated. 

Hot fall trend, try a peachy lipstick and 60's inspired cat eyes

Try peach makeup for the fall

Skin Care How Tos

According to BangStyle, one hot trend this fall is to use peach makeup on your African American skin. The news source stated that peach makeup guarantees a glow that is fun and girlish. The information provider offer some suggestions on how to use peach cosmetics to look fabulous this season.

First, the news source stated that peach blushes and bronzers look great on almost every skin tone, so getting these products may be a good way to try out the peach trend. Also, peach eyeshadow can be a fun look.

"Peach eye makeup is a great light shade that is sure to bring attention to your eyes. Go for the natural look with a swipe of peach shadow and a couple of layers of mascara, or you can really bring attention to your peepers by combining shimmery peach shadow with some standout eyeliner," according to the information provider.

Glamour magazine states that apricot or peach lipstick can have a warming effect on the complexion. This look has been seen on stars such as Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashian sisters. 


During Fashion week you saw Camilla Belle and Jessica Alba sporting loose ponytails, bold arched brows and cat eyes for an early '60s inspiration. Hailee Steinfeld looked elegant with a loose side braid, brushed brows, pieced lashes and peach lips.  

Causes behind dry or oily skin

Causes behind dry or oily skin

Skin Care How Tos

If your African American skin is dry or oily, or if you have acne, you've probably tried many different products to improve its condition. If nothing seems to be working, you may want to figure out what is causing these problems. Recently, The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine published an article explaining what may be behind various types of complexions.

Dry Skin
If you have dry skin it may be a sign that it is dehydrated and lacks skin-repairing vitamins.
"What you need to do is start drinking plenty of water because this will hydrate your skin, make it soft and give it elasticity. In addition, try using an intense, vitamin enriched moisturizer which will help to eliminate dry patches of skin as well as give your face some much needed vitamins," according to the news source.

Oily Skin
If you have oily skin, the information provider suggested that you examine your diet. Try cutting out foods that are greasy and high in fat.
The Mayo Clinic also recommends that people with acne change their diet. Dairy products and carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, bagels and chips may cause the skin to break out.