Love your Skin

Ladies Ladies! Spring is upon us. Harper's Bazzar.com, listed their runway makeup trends, topping my list is a trend being referred to as “Baby skin” Skin that looks clean and almost bare, so go ahead and break free of your full coverage foundation. Embrace those freckles and dare to limit your makeup to only highlighting key features ( brows, lips, cheeks) BUT FIRST, get that skin, baby soft and radiant.

Here's how...

1. HYDRATION! HYDRATION.

Beautiful supple skin begins from the inside. Water is your best friend. Sugar is the enemy.

2. MOISTURIZE. A good moisturizer is as vital as deodorant. A great makeup application begins with a beautiful canvas. Whether it’s a full-face makeup kind of day, or a run to the grocery store, a moisturizer specifically formulated for your face and skin type should always be used. When your skin is properly moisturized, makeup is absorbed evenly and appears flawless. If the skin is dehydrated, foundation is difficult to blend and picks up over dry patches. The end result is splotchy, heavy looking and unnatural looking foundation…in short, not cute!

If you are reading this and have oily skin, thinking you can get away without it, think again. Oily skin may need a more lightweight formula, but skipping it all together will actually make your skin produce more oil. So, if you are concerned about oil production and how it affects the longevity of your makeup, stick to a moisturizer that is lightweight for day, and a heavier one at night when our skin does most of it’s repair and regenerating.

3. EXFOLIATION should be done on clean damp skin. Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of the skin, creating a layer of dirt or sometimes even dryness. Exfoliating the recommend amount for your skin type will keep the skin looking fresh and allow the absorption of your moisturizer. Women with drier skin types are recommended to exfoliate about 1, maybe 2 times a week, depending on the level of dryness. Where as those with oily skin types can exfoliate up to 4 times a week without any kind of irritation. A great idea is to keep your exfoliator in the shower and exfoliate at the end of a hot shower so the pores are nice and open. A good exfoliator should leave the skin feeling soft and sometimes a slight tingle may occur when applying moisturizer directly after. If the skin remains red and the tingle is more of a burn, a less abrasive exfoliant is recommended.

4. SUNBLOCK, A minimum of Spf 15 for everyday and Spf 45 if you're going out into the sun. Remember the less sun damage on the skin, the less there is to cover up. Women of all ethnicities should wear sunblock. While some may take longer to see or feel burned, the sun is just as harmful on everyone.

So there you have it, the basics to ANY skin care regimen . I promise you when done regularly These 4 basic things make a world of difference.

Con Carino,

Alejandra

My top picks for easy, natural, luminous "baby skin" makeup

Lightweight, dewy finish. Just the right amount of moisture needed for day use, also comes in Oil- free

Apply on the high plains of your face for a glow that is radiant not sparkly.

Perfect for a soft flush. Color looks like it’s coming from the skin, as opposed to resting on top.