It may be my DNA or it may be the August heat, but this time of year wreaks havoc on my skin. Not only do I have more breakouts, but the constant heat makes my face look like an oil slick. Even a beauty like Renee Zellweger can have a bad skin day. If she can have an oil slick day, none of us are safe. Here are some of the tricks that I use to abolish the slick:
BLOT:
The best way to get rid of the shine is to blot it away.
Essential Beauty Supplies has fantastic Rice Paper Oil Blotters for a reasonable price ($5.49 for 65 sheets). They come in White for fairer skin tones and Rachel for darker skin tones.
If I don’t have Rice Paper, I carry a small pack of travel tissues. Sometimes, I just use one of the seat covers from the Ladies Room. They work!
RE-APPLY:
The problem with blotting is that you often lose your make-up. The Rice Paper is more forgiving, because it has powder on it. But, if you are using seat covers, you need to re-apply. Do not make the mistake of using pressed powder. The shine will disappear for a short while and then come back with a vengeance. Pressed powder contains oil and it’s an enemy to acne-prone skin.
Instead, carry some loose powder in a Tupperware container OR if you have a small purse, try this trick: at home, dip your powder brush in the loose powder and don’t shake off the excess. Put the whole brush in a small Ziploc bag and bring it with you.
ZAP THOSE ZITS:
SAVE YOUR SKIN AND THE EARTH:
If you have any great tricks for beautiful summer skin, please share!
*Image of Renee Zellweger from distressedderma.com
