A little makeup goes a long way in hiding a woman's age

Many women try to conceal their age by layering on heavy amount of makeup. While it may be tempting to try to look younger by hiding behind your African American skin care product, heavy makeup can actually make you look older. Recently, the Sydney Morning Herald ran an article detailing the right ways to use cosmetics to reduce the effects of aging. 

The news provider spoke to makeup experts who suggested that you should start with well-moisturized skin before adding foundation.

"Foundation should never be applied to dry skin because the color pigment in the foundation will stick to dead skin cells," said makeup artist Heike Falkenstein, quoted by the news source.

Allure magazine reports that wearing a little concealer can really help you look younger. Putting a small amount of concealer around the inner corners of the eyes can reduce the appearance of dark circles and sun spots.

The magazine also suggested using a light foundation or a tinted moisturizer on lined skin rather than a pressed powder, which may intensify the appearance of wrinkles.  

Hair stylists may be subbing in for dermatologists

While many people know that they should be checking themselves regularly for signs of skin cancer, most forget that this is an important part of catching the disease in its early stages. Luckily, recent research suggests that some trained haircare professionals may be picking up the slack for people who forget to look for skin lesions. 

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health found that the majority of hair stylists surveyed are "somewhat" or "very likely" to give customers a skin care pamphlet during their appointment and to check for any skin lesions on the scalp.

"This study provides evidence that hair professionals are currently acting as lay health advisors for skin cancer detection and prevention and are willing to become more involved in skin cancer education in the salon," said study authors.

Dark skinned women need to remember that they are still at risk of developing skin cancer. Fortunately, there are many skin care products for black skin with added SPF so you can fight damaging UV rays and still look great doing it.

 

Look great for this year's Diwali celebrations

While many people associate October with Halloween, for Indian women this month means Diwali, a traditional Indian holiday. FestivalsOfIndia.in reports that this is one of the most important and cherished celebrations in India. Also known as the "festival of lights," Diwali can be your chance to shine using the right skin care products for ethnic women. 

OneIndia.in recently offered some tips for how to create the perfect look for a Diwali celebration. First, the new source recommended using a toner to cleanse the skin before putting on foundation so that your makeup will last through the whole night.

Next, the site suggested matching the makeup with the dress, so that you don't look over or underdone. If your dress is heavily embroidered, then ease up eyeshadow and lipstick. They also offered some tips to get rid of pesky dark spots.

"Start with the foundation, and then apply some concealer if you have dark spots on your face, [and] let them blend [into] the skin. [Also] buy foundation and concealer which are lighter than your skin tone," according to OneIndia.



Remember, there are many skin care products for dark skin out there that are designed to help create an even skin tone for women who are concerned about dark spots.

 

Just because you're older doesn't mean your skin has to show it

While not every face cream can actually reverse the effects of aging, there are many African American skin care products that can help older ladies achieve a fresh, more youthful appearance. The trick is to use the right cosmetics, and apply them properly. Recently, the Guardian detailed tips on the right way to use makeup for older skin.

First, the news source said preparation is key. Using a moisturizer regularly that is meant to reduce the appearance of wrinkles helps create an even base for the rest of your makeup. Next, it's important to take care when applying foundation,

"Heavy foundations are a no no for mature skin, they tend to sit in fine lines and cause creasing. [Instead], use a light, medium coverage base," according to the Guardian.

MakeupForOlderWomen.com suggests that the best kind of foundation for older skin is matte, meaning it isn't shiny. This can come in either cream, liquid or powder. Using a foundation with a dewy finish can magnify the appearance of bags, creases and pores.