One minute tanning drink pink wine without a care in the world and wake up in the next minute with insect bites, swollen eyes, frizzy hair ...
One minute tanning drink pink wine without a care in the world and wake up in the next minute with insect bites, swollen eyes, frizzy hair and skin. We've all been there. Here's how (and emergency fix) the fourth city in the beauty July fails.
Before the celebration ...
1st Quarter of beauty July: Go heavy on moisturizer.
To after a long day in the heat to prepare "safety switch moisturizing facial products. I always recommend not to use too heavy or creamy for the summer," said Sir John, a celebrity artist makeup L'Oreal Paris. a light moisturizer is recommended. If your skin is oily in the page, skip to step two (sunscreen), a must for any outdoor trip a lot of time. "Use sunscreen SPF 50 broad spectrum sun. Renewed after two hours, usually, but if you go in the water, a new request once you leave," says dermatologist Vermen Verallo-Rowell, founder of VMV Hypoallergenics.
2. Fourth of July Beauty: Hair reckless behavior.
A shot in a chlorinated pool (while impressive!) You can ruin your hair color. To pool prepare time, try this hairstyle, but REFINED: "Wear a lot the size of a piece conditioning throughout half of its length and the ends of wet hair after showering, hair then a bun smooth," suggests Amy Errett, CEO and cofounder of Madison Reed. "the thin layer of air not only to protect the hair against UV rays and chlorine, but also become as a result of blond hair green keep chlorine exposure." think in a convertible on cruise? "Try hair to weave. It is to avoid an elegant manner, windswept, drying and split ends result, "said Steven Fernandes, stylist at Julien Farrel Restoration Salon and Spa in New York City.
3. Fourth of July Beauty No: Couches too much make - up.
We get it you want to see this car photos. But to be aplying on a hot day, which to finding makeup ... wet. If you have oily skin, "skip the first make-up and a mattifying gel apply instead," suggests Erica Parker, a beautician to Michael Todd beauty. "Then decide for a mineral powder makeup instead of heavier liquid or cream background Foundation." Do not make it is your ultra-clear face and often contains SPF. dry skin? combined with sunscreen several steps for skin care in a tinted moisturizer. headquartered in New York City dermatologist Dendy Engelman as Smart City Prevage wide range Shield SPF 50 Moisturizer (Prevage is a line of Elizabeth Arden, where Engelman is a consulting dermatologist). "Contains the formula antioxidants including idebenone to protect the skin against free radicals, and this lightweight formula is a universal color harmony in all skin tones mix," she said.
During the party ...
4. Fourth of July Beauty No: Skipping insect repellent.
If you to the beach or the suburbs head, "the mosquito using ticks," says dermatologist based in New York City Patricia Wexler. "DEET may take 4 to 10 hours, while the repellent from vegetable oils such as peppermint, cedar, lemongrass, geranium and tend to last up to two hours. Some chemical formulas should be applied only to clothing, being on the skin may be toxic. Read the labels that you use it properly to ensure. "
Fourth of July 5. Beauty Without: inadequate sun protection.
Be sure the SPF apply every few hours again, avoid direct sunlight, and opt for a hat when there is no shade. There are several medications that increase your sensitivity to UV rays, so doing your research before you have finished burning "some antibiotics, birth control, laxatives, diuretics and other medications can photo allergic reactions or toxic sun," Wexler said ,
6. Fourth of July Beauty No: lack of moisture.
Whether you opt for a savory or sweet sparkling wine, a margarita, alcohol dehydration can be (not to mention that it already loses water while you sweat in the sun). To counter the effects of daily use and exposure to the sun, "to drink plenty of cold water," says Verallo-Rowell. This will help prevent hangovers and swollen eyes the next morning.
The next morning ...
Keep your spray tan.
After a few days begin many spray tans patches to appear like melted, which takes place usually on the last day of the long weekend. To help slough off dead skin cells (which is what creates the irregular appearance), "gently exfoliate three days after the tan to help your tan more fading," says James Lee, the creator of James Lee products tan. a sponge or scrub sugar in small circles on his body in the shower. Then slather nourishing moisturizer the outer layers of skin and keep your in the last hours of the weeks tan strong. If all else fails, grab a tinted cream, as thin Tan Bronzing to balance 24 hours immediately.
Calmar as sunburn.
If despite all efforts sunscreen slathering you with a sunburn "end, coconut oil are cold red zone help -the natural fatty acids to calm and soothe the skin to heal, and to reduce fresh tempreature swelling and the possibility of bubbles," says Verallo- Rowell. Then "apply a cold compress in a wet towel which was stored for 15 minutes in the freezer," suggests Verallo-Rowell. If you take a shower, "Avoid soap to increase the dryness. Just with water in a cool place flush" Victoria Boscarino, spa director at the Mayflower Hotel on Connecticut said Gracia. Always feel miserable? "Every six hours Take two aspirin and reduces swelling symptoms," says Wexler.
Detox your locks.
After exposure to chlorine, salt and other chemicals drying process ", a clarifying shampoo to remove any accumulation", owner and designer says living in New York City based Nunzio Saviano. "Follow the clarifying shampoo with a good deep conditioning treatment, like a mask." If you prefer a natural approach "to use vinegar as a rinse of apple to remove deposits," Boscarino said.
Take the bite of insect bites.
They worked for weeks to wear cut off shorts, and now his legs with red bites that itch covered. Parasitic. "Take an antihistamine counter as Zyrtec, will not lead to the drowsiness" says Wexler. "Apply ice to stop some of the itching until you can buy counter hydrocortisone cream." Next, a concealer as Dermablend Corrective apply fixed and set with powder.
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