A close friend of The Classy, Coy and Curious is Aime Van Dyck of Amour Make Up. Amie has been doing make up on and off for probably 10 years and is one of the most talented make up artists I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from. Not only is she gorgeous, kind and lovely but she can take a bad skin day and turn in into something or rather someone who could grace the cover of Vogue.
I have asked Amie for some Summer Skin Tips and she has been kind enough to give us a great over view on how to manage skin care in the warmer months.
I always love Aime's make up and her skin is glowing literally all the time! I am guilty of not doing the below all the time and honestly I am lucky if I cleanse 3 times a week BUT reading the below makes me think twice about my skin!
Aime will also be featuring on The Classy, Coy and Curious a few more times with great make up tips and perhaps a quick lesson here and there.
Check out Amour Make Up's face book page for more tips and tricks. Also if you want to get in touch with Aime if you have a special event coming up email her here aimevandyck@hotmail.com
Thanks Aime!
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Hi Ladies!
Now for those lucky few that have been blessed with flawless complexions, summer is a time to show off beautiful, radiant skin that glows in the afternoon sun. For the rest of us, summer can be filled with blackheads, pimples and dull skin caused by too much sunscreen, over-cleansing and sweaty days at the beach!
To combat such a problem follow these simple steps to clearer skin:
Cleanse twice a day, no more, no less. If your skin feels tight and taught chances are you’re over-cleansing. Too much cleansing can strip the skin of natural oils that are required to keep it healthy and balanced. Also be careful of cleansers with alcohol which will strip skin of its essential oils.
Exfoliate at least twice a week in summer with a gentle product that won’t irritate the skin. This will help to remove build up of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. Please remember not to scrub your face in a frenzy – be gentle!
A toner can be used to remove all traces of dirt and make-up however if your skin is already feeling tight I would skip this step. If you do want to use a toner remember to only buy alcohol free.
A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter their skin type, should moisturise. Even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturisers. (The only exception is those with acne). Moisturisers seal moisture into skin, however be careful not to over-moisturise as this can clog pores.
Last but certainly not least, remember to use sunscreen. Not only does the sun cause harmful skin cancers, it also plays a major part in the ageing process. Apply sunscreen specially made for the face every day alone, or under your make up. Wear a hat and sunglasses when outdoors for prolonged periods.
My advice is to book in a facial with a beauty therapist at a reputable salon. They can advise you which products are suitable for your skin type and recommend the best treatment to keep it in check all summer long!
Aimè @ Amour Make Up
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