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.
 

Use your smartphone to prevent skin cancer

Summer is over, hopefully you have been using sunscreen to protect your African American skin from the sun's UV rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, you should learn the warning signs of skin cancer, but not everyone knows which moles or spots to be worried about and which ones are normal.

Luckily, a free smartphone app developed at the University of Michigan Health System allows people to photograph suspicious moles or other skin lesions and then walks them step-by-step through a skin self-exam.

"Whole body photography is a well-established resource for following patients at risk for melanoma. However, it requires a professional photographer, is not always covered by insurance, and can be an inconvenience. Now that many people have digital cameras on their phones, it's more feasible to do this at home," said researcher Michael Sabel, M.D.

If you're not sure if you have a high chance of developing skin cancer, the app also includes a risk calculator that allows you to input your personal data and calculate your risk.

Tips for picture-perfect makeup

Tips for picture-perfect makeup

Skin Care How Tos

Fall is just about here, which means back to school and gearing up for the holidays. It will be time to capture all those special family moments and when the cameras, you want your African American skin to look flawless. Recently, BangStyle published an article explaining how to apply makeup to help you look wonderful in all of your fall photos.

Use Natural Light
According to the news source, when you're going to be at an event where your picture is going to be taken, you should apply makeup in natural light. This will keep you from putting too much foundation or eyeshadow on, and give you a better idea of what you'll look like in the pictures.

Use Matte Colors
"Avoid shimmery, sparkly makeup, and stick with the mattes. When the flash of the camera goes off, a shimmer or glitter particle could reflect the light resulting in an unsightly splotch on your face. Stick to matte makeup, and be sure to carry a matte face powder so you can touch up right before the picture is taken," according to the news source.

Use a Primer
Cosmopolitan Magazine stated that when applying makeup for photos, be sure to start with a foundation primer to even out your skin tone. The news source also recommended that you chose the right concealer to eliminate bags under your eyes. If your concealer is too light you'll have halos around your eyes, if it's too dark, you'll look like you have circles, so try out a few shades.