Finding Perfect Foundation

 April/17/2011

   I found an awesome Foundation Chart I really wanted to share. I think it's
   important to understand, before you look at the chart, that it would be much
   easier to find the right foundation if you knew what your skin type was. For
   years I thought I must have had oily skin because I was breaking out all
   over the place. After I had my skin analyzed I realized just how dry my skin really was.

   Now that I meet the needs of my skin it is healthier and happier. My makeup
   goes on my more smoothly and the only pimples I get are from those blasted
   hormones.

   If you have any questions please let me know.

I have all of these foundations available to try risk free.



Blessings to all,
Jennifer

Bad "Eye Habits"

Certain bad “eye habits” are incredibly hard to break.  I am just as guilty as the next person!
A few habits people tend to share when it comes to our eyes:
1)Scrubbing way to hard when trying to get make up off from underneath our eyes after a shower or before bed.
2) Rubbing your eyes when they itch or are tired
3) Squinting in the sun because we don't wear sunglasses
4) Smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating or lack of sleep (causes dark circles)
5) Applying under eye make up by pulling at the skin

I'm sure you struggle with atleast one of the above. It may be impossible to remember NOT to rub those tired eyes but there are a few things that you can do to keep them looking bright and fresh as well as protecting them against the signs of aging.

BE GENTLE.  Pat your eye moisturizer on with a light touch.  If it's artistry eye creme then it will absorb into your eye lids with no rubbing needed.

Apply a creamy concealer with a brush or applicator and a light hand. No rubbing, pulling, or scrubbing that eye area!

MOISTURIZE OFTEN.  The area around our eyes is a fragile as an onion layer. We also don't have oil glands around our eyes so they can get very dry. (which is one reason pulling and rubbing creates wrinkles faster in that area).  Use a cream/moisturizer specially designed for the eye area to prevent irritation.  Dab this gently onto your skin with your ring finger (your weakest finger).

COOL OFF.  Late nights, tough times, and the wrong foods can really increase eye puffiness and circles.  Try a cool wet chamomile tea bag, cucumber slices, or cotton balls soaked in milk to soothe and de-puff your overworked eyes. These are all products that are natural astringents.

SUNGLASSESS.  Put on those sunglasses!  They don’t just protect your actual eyeballs, but they protect the skin around your eyes as well from wrinkles and sun damage.  Wear them to prevent squinting and get a pair that has actual sun protection!  Style should not be the first thing you look for ;)

So remember: Pat, don’t pull. Press, don’t rub. Put on those shades and enjoy the rest of this warm season!

Blessings to you all
Jennifer