Face Prepping

Slay of the Day- Face Prepping



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Ok so if I'm going to do a blog about makeup products and makeup application, it would be remiss of me if I didn’t touch on prepping the face, as this is an important step. Before applying any kind of makeup for any occasion you want to ensure that you prepare the base to which you apply your makeup which is your skin. Many makeup artists have recommended this regime for prepping your face before applying makeup.

·         The first step in prepping your face is to ensure that it is clean. Washing your face and neck with a facial cleanser and warm water opens your pores and removes any dirt, build up and dead skin cells. You should splash cold water on your face after as this closes your pores, which is important to avoid build up.
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·         After cleansing you need to apply toner to your face and neck to restore the pH balance. It is important not to use a toner that contains alcohol, as it would dry out your skin. This should be applied with a cotton ball or pad and left to air dry.
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·         Next you can apply a serum which helps in fading brown spots and softening or reducing fine lines and wrinkles.


·        The final step is to moisturize. Less is more and you want to be sure to apply it evenly to the face and neck, applying excessive moisturizer can lead to clogged pores. Using a moisturizer with SPF is a plus as it not only moisturizes the skin but also protects it from the sun’s harmful rays.
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This regime should be done both in the morning and before bed to promote healthy youthful skin. I hope these tips are useful and help in enhancing your natural beauty!



Please feel free to comment on and share, or even share your own face prepping tips.... Thanks for reading! 





Comments

  1. SelfieQueen11 April 2018 at 05:31

    I'm guilty of skipping the entire face prep... I usual just wash & maybe moisturize as I am always in a rush lol... I'm inspired with these tips! I'll start making time for this!

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  2. Unknown11 April 2018 at 13:49

    So guilty of skipping these steps. Can you recommend a good serum?

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  3. Shay16 April 2018 at 17:57

    Hi sure.... Clinique has one that's oil free and great if you have acne......Lancome has one for sensitive skin and Clarins or Estee Lauder night repair can be used if u have dry skin.....hope this helps

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