Skin Loving Haul!

Hey everyone! This is a skin loving haul that I thought I would share with you. I have been shopping around for new skin products and I did my research and Olay Fresh Effects got good ratings. I thought I would try it out so I bought the Make-up Remover Wipes and the Exfoliate. I will do a review on these two products but it will take a while to see what the results are. Awhile back I tried the Freeman Dead Sea Mineral Mask.... OhMaGoodness. This stuff is amazing, well anything from the dead sea is amazing. But seriously I put this on and waited for it to dry. I washed it off and my skin was glowing and my skin has never felt so soft I could not stop touching it. I totally recommend these I will leave a link down below. Because I loved the Dead Sea Mask I went ahead and purchased 3 more masks. I repurchased the Dead Sea Mineral Mask, I purchased the Clay Mask Mint and Lemon, and also a Revealing Peel-off Mask Pomegranate. Then I purchased blotting papers because they were cheap and I needed some.

I hope you have a beautiful life.

-Brittanie Cruz
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Preparing face

          Begin with these steps before applying any makeup. By this time you should know the type and condition of your skin from the previous skin analysis post. The next step is to decide which product will improve your skin condition. That includes determining what weight moisturizers are appropriate and whether an oil controlling gel, a skin soothing lotion, or a combination of skin care products is needed. Next you have to choose the right foundation formula for your skin. Options include stick foundation, lightweight tinted moisturizers, denser tinted balm, fuller coverage liquid foundation, powder, and oil free formulas. Picking the correct foundation shade is very important. If it is possible always try to match foundation to your face and not to your hand. Because we wash our hands more than our face it strips away the skin from our hands causing our face and hands to have different shades. select an under eye concealer 1 to 2 tones lighter than the foundation to highlight your under eye circles and determine if corrector are needed. Select the perfect shade of powder is in order.'to ensure that makeup stays fresh looking and last for hours you are going to need powder.Choose a lighter power to set concealer and that will double as an eye primer, and a deeper shade that works with the foundation tone. Always test the colors don't just pick randomly in hopes that it will match. You can never go wrong with translucent powder because it will blend with your foundation.

These kind of post are more for beginners to learn about make-up if you want more leave a comment below. If you want more information than just basic post then also let me know. I can be very flexible because at the end of the day I am doing this for you guys :)

I hope everyone is having a beautiful day 

-Brittanie Cruz

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Analysis of the skin

The following descriptions will help you recognize skin conditions and make decisions about skin care products.

Normal skin
Analysis
Comfortable feeling, smooth, even texture with small pores. Cheeks are the driest area but not excessively so. May experiance some shine and larger pores on the forehead nose or chin. water and oil content in the skin is balanced.
Care-
Normal skin needs a routine cleansing with a foaming cleanser exfoliation twice a week moisturization with lightweight lotions and the use of a sunscreen to keep it healthy. A diet rich in vitamins ac&e helps keep skin smooth and soft sufficient fluid intake is important to maintain hydration and rid the body of toxins.

Dry/Extra Dry
Analysis
Feels tight after washing, may look dry or flaky feels rough and uneven dehydrated maybe sensitive pores are small almost invisible show fine line faster than other skin types.
Care
Dry skin requires special care a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet with foods high in water content such as fruits and vegetables and at least 8 glasses of water a day keeps this skin type hydrated. Caffeine and alcohol cause dehydration so limit in take to 2 cups of glasses a day. Using richer cleansers limiting sun exposure and using a good moisturizer can protect your skins natural oils. Layering different textures of moisturizer can do wonders to hydrate the skin begin with lightweight face oil and then layer a richer cream over that. Night creams with alpha hydroxy acid AHA help remove the dry dead skin while moisturizing  the new. Air conditioning and heating create dry environments correct this in your home by using humidifiers.

Oily Skin
Analysis
Oily skin is shiny especially through the t-zone the forehead nose and chin it is a condition caused by overactive sebaceous or olive oil producing glands may have large visible pores frequent breakouts few signs of aging such as fine lines
Care
Management of oily skin and the prevention of breakouts requires a healthy diet and a regular skin care routine cleanse the face at least twice a day to prevent dirt accumulation and to keep pores open use an alcohol free astringent to remove excess oil used oil free moisturizers to keep the skin from over drying

Combination Skin
Analysis
Oily through the t-zone dry cheeks or spotty hydration larger pores on the forehead nose and chin
Care
Care for this skin type requires regular cleansing toning and moisturizing of the oily areas and the use of a milder cleanser and denser moisturizer for the dryer areas. Moisterising products containing AHA will benefit this skin type

Sensitive Skin
Analysis
Can range from dry to oily easily irritated by cosmetics moisturizers and cleansers sensitive and prone to redness itchy or blotchy
Care
Sensitive skin requires mild non perfume cleansing products use an alcohol free toner formulated for sensitive skin also use cleansers and moisturizers specifically formulated for this type of skin.

Misleading Skin Conditions
Do not be fooled the skins condition can be quickly impacted by changes in the environment healthy diet and even current product choices for cleansing toning moisturizing or makeup there are many skin conditions that can hide your actual skin type redness and dryness or flaking can be caused by a medical condition or medication skin care products can be overused causing oily skin to become dry or flaky dry skin that is over moisturized can appear greasy redness and irritation can be caused by low grade allergies to cleansing moisturizing or makeup products necessitating a change to gentler product.

Self-Test: Skin Analysis
Look at your own clean unmoisterized  skin in the mirror is the overall texture flaky dry shiny oily or smooth normal

How does your skin feel after you wash it with your current cleansing regimen tightness through the forehead is an indication of dry skin

How does your skin normally look by mid day is there oil break through or dryness even though you have moisturized

What lifestyle factors are influencing your skins current condition stress hormonal fluctuations sun exposure diet

Does your skin have noticeable sun damage how are you protecting yourself against the Sun

An accurate skin analysis will help you determine the most effective cleansing hydration and makeup product for your skin type and condition however when problem skin shows no improvement or worsens see a dermatologist

Cleansing and toning the face

Cleansers:
The purpose of cleansing is to remove bacteria, makeup, and the dirt, sweat, and oil that build up on the skin each day at least once a day the skin needs to be cleaned with a formula that does not strip the skin of all its natural oils.
>>Makeup remover options
>>Eye makeup removers
>>Long wear makeup removers
>>Cream cleansers
>>Cleanser Options
>>Soap
>>cream cleansers
>>oil cleansers
>>bomb cleansers
>>exfoliating cleanser
>>Treatment masks
>>steaming the skin
>>massage

Toners:
Toners stimulate circulation in the skin and removes any remaining dead skin cells or greasiness and gives the skin a smooth texture. Toners can be helpful for those who have very oily skin or who wear lots of makeup use a toner after cleaning the skin or as a interim cleaner to remove dirt and oil. During the summer toners can be especially useful as the skin is more oily and tends to attract more dirt and bacteria toners also help to restore the skins natural pH balance.
>Toner options
>Cold treatment
>skin refreshers
>skin tonics
>Astringment

Removing makeup and cleansing the skin.

1. Secure hair of the face with a headband or elastic
2. When wearing makeup it is often necessary to cleanse using a multi step process that start with a makeup remover or tissue of cream to dissolve much of a makeup avoid eye area.
3. The skin around the eyes is especially delicate and can be easily irritated there makeup removers specifically formulated for this area take a cotton pad dampened with the product and rest or press it gently around the closed eye wipe lightly do not tug or pull eye surrounding skin.
4. Apply cleansers the entire face with a cleanser appropriate to your skin type massage for the product into your skin with an upward circular motion include the neck under the ear lobes and the chin
5. The entire face including the eye area with warm not hot water.
6. Drying the face with the softest natural fiber towels you can find Pat the face dry rubbing or hard wiping create small abrasions on the skin surface causing irritation redness and even swelling.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
I hope this helps for skincare beginners :)

Have a beautiful day!!

-Brittanie Cruz
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Skincare #Two

      Hey guys, I'm back with my skin care part two and we are talking about the things that you should participate in to keep your skin healthy. Our bodies are 80 percent water so we have to drink so much water to keep our skin hydrated. To keep our body hydrated you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It is important to limit your intake of alcohol and other drinks containing caffeine as they are diuretics that remove water from the body and block the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Exercise is a skin care essential racing heart rate through vigorous exercise increases blood flow brings more oxygen to the skin and cleanses impurities from the body through sweat. Just 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to boost your immune system reduce stress lower blood pressure strengthen your heart build stronger bones increase your energy level and improve your mood. Since the metabolism slows with age exercise is fundamental to weight management. Sleep is the time when the body cells have a chance to repair and regenerate. Sleep deprive can stress all the body systems including skin and can result in headaches, irritability, lack of energy, or inability to focus. The skin becomes less elastic and prone to outbreaks of acne or rashes.

♡tip: smile be positive breathe and take a vacation once in a while.

       Excess sun exposure is skins number one enemy it causes premature aging, including wrinkles, loss of the skins elasticity and hyperpigmentation. Worst over exposure often causes deadly forms of skin cancer where broad spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (spf) or of at least 15spf in the winter and 30spf in the summer. You have to wear it in the winter as well because the temperature does get colder but the Sun does not go away its deadly raise can still hit your skin and cause all those horrible things.

        Smoking also causes the skin to age prematurely. Nicotine impairs the blood vessels that provide skin with both oxygen and nutrients and rid the skin of impurities. It eventually robs the skin of oxygen, causing it to look dull and gray. With low levels of oxygen, the skin loses elasticity, which leads to sagging and wrinkling.

       Skin problems can be caused by excessive alcohol intake. Alcohol can cause allergic reactions such as hives and rashes. Some people have allergic reactions to salicylates, which occur in such foods as berries, bananas, beans, grapes, and wine. If a rash appears after you eat these foods, it is likely that beer and wine will also cause outbreaks.

     Stressed often shows up on the skin. Stress related hormonal fluctuations can cause adult acne and other skin problems. While healthy eating and exercise habits help to combat the systems of anxiety and stress finding mechanisms to deal with underlying causes of stress is important.

♡Tip: drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day will help flush out toxins and keep all skin types clear.
♡Tip: drink one glass of water each time you have a beverage that contains alcohol or caffeine.



I hope you guys like this. Let me know if you have any questions :)


Have Beautiful Day!

Brittanie Cruz
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Skincare basics!

Hey eyes I know a lot of you struggle with acne or different problems with the skin. I'm here to show you some different tricks and tips on how to keep your skin looking beautiful. My first suggestion is that if you have severe acne like it's major clinical go see a dermatologist get diagnose and they will show you how to get rid of that. These tips and tricks are just for minor acne and I'll be showing how you could tell what kind of in type you are and stuff like that. Let's get started.  Beautiful skin begins with a healthy lifestyle. Skin care basics include eating the right foods, drinking plenty of water, exercise, including getting enough sleep, protecting your skin from the Sun, not smoking, and limiting your intake of both caffeine and alcohol. The health of your skin begins with good nutrition. The growth of new cells is dependent on vitamins, minerals, and hydration. Eat at least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day. Remember to look for A C E vitamins. A helps prevent aging. C to promote clarity. E is to protect against the enviroment. Vitamins are most important for healthy skin and are plenty full in fruits and vegetables. Vitamin A is in carrots, spinach, watercress, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and melons, peppers, strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, and leafy greens all contain vitamin C.  Also include whole grain foods nuts, Dairy, fish, and beans in your diet. They are all foods rich in zinc which promotes healing and reduces inflammation in the body. Biotin is no other nutrients needed for healthy skin hair and nails such as peanut butter whole grains eggs and liver contain biotin and can help prevent Dermatitis and hair loss.

VITAMINS
♡ vitamin A is an antioxidant essential for the growth and renewal of new skin cells topically applied collagen production and promote skin cell turnover (egg yeast dairy)
♡ vitamin B increase fatty acid in the skin promoting exfoliation and firmness ( yeast eggs liver veggies)
♡ vitamin C is a building block of collagen a protein that gives skin its structure tone and elasticity ( citrus fruits broccoli peppers berries tomatoes)
♡ vitamin D is essential for the development of skin cells ( egg yolks salmon fortified milk and other dairy products)
♡ vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps build and maintain healthy skin tissue ( wheat germ leafy greens nuts whole grains)
♡ fat is also an important nutrient for the skin and the health of the whole body it is necessary for supple skin and soft shiny hair (  incorporate unsaturated fat such as the mono unsaturated fats found in olive oil and avocado with omega 3 fats found in fatty fish and some seeds into your daily diet)

This is just part 1 about skin care and learning the analysis of the skin. If I put it all into one blog post it would just be a novel long. I'm going step by step. First we have covered the vitamins and foods and how you should maintain to keep your skins looking glowing and beautiful. Next we are going to talk about the different activities that you should participate in keeping your skin wonderful. Then will go over skin basic how the skin works and after that we will do a self test skin analysis to help you understand what kind of skin type you have. We will go through the process of how to take care of that certain skin and there will be a lot of tips and tricks and links to different web sites and stuff like that so I hope you guys stay tuned.

I hope you guys enjoyed this :)
And you find it very helpful!

I love you guys ♡

Brittanie Cruz
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