Great skin before an important to do.
Posted by: Phoenixarizona
18th Mar 2011 08:42pm
There are a few things that can be done to prevent this situation from occuring. I would also like to hear some other hints and tips.
The number one key here is prevention.
You can:
Drink water
Not exfoliate or mask at least 6 days prior to the event.
stay away from unhealthy foods
Ensure that you have a stringent skin care routine both morning and night.
Change your pillow case daily.
Use cleansers that don't dry your skin out like most anti blemish cleansers do.
Wear sunscreen.
Too late for that? It's there and you need to fix it now?
For sunburn, keep the skin wll moisturised and increase your water intake. It also helps to eat tomato paste as there is a vitamin that is strongest in cooked tomatoes and tomato paste is where it is most concentrated.
For pimples (blinders or otherwise)
DONT SQUEEZE you will only further inflame it!!!
Apply a pimple cream containing Benzol Peroxide or Salicylic acid, or for a natural alternative tea tree oil.
Applying toothpaste to the affected region 15 minutes before having a shower will help minimise.
Finally (last I can think of) concealer concealer concealer.
Anything anyone else has tried and tested and got results with?
Nita
- 4th Oct 2011 01:00pm
I'm the same Rhonnie. I'm 41 and have had a skincare ritual since I was 13, so I've never really had problems with pimples. I think if you look after your skin, especially with cleansing and toning, the skin will thank you for it. You have to cleanse to get rid of all the gunk from the day (and a makeup wipe doesn't do the job - you need a good quality cleanser to open up pores and really get in and clean skin) and the toner to complete the process, it rids the skin of any leftover residue. I don't like Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid, it's not something skin is used to and is way too harsh.
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