My Skin Is Dry After Shaving

Your skin can get dry after shaving for a few different reasons, each of which is easily treatable. Find out what to do if your skin is dry after shaving with help from a talented and experienced makeup artist in this free video clip.

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Hi, my name is Risha Rox and I'm a makeup artist. Today, I'm going to talk with you about how to combat the dryness that is a result of shaving. Shaving is one of the most common do-it-yourself hair removal systems and plenty of women shave unwanted hair every single day. That can leave you with really dry skin. One of the benefits of shaving which you may not know is that it's a great exfoliator. So that's a good thing, however, you have to find a way to get the moisture back in and also deal with the resultant irritation that can come with shaving. The first step is to use Witch Hazel or some toner or astringent to prevent infection and deal with any abrasions or small nicks and cuts that you may have after shaving. Second you have got to put the moisture back in. I recommend a lightweight oil like Jojoba oil and also a rich thick moisturizer and you should be fine. My name is Risha Rox, and I've just discussed with you how to combat the dryness that's a result of shaving.

Why Is My Skin so Dry?

Your skin can get dry for a wide variety of unfortunately common reasons. Find out why your skin is so dry with help from a talented and experienced makeup artist in this free video clip.

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Hi, my name is Risha Rox and I'm a makeup artist. Today, I'm going to talk with you about dry skin. One of the most common questions from our viewers is why is my skin so dry. So what we're going to do is look at a few common reasons why your skin may be so dry. Number one, are you drinking enough water? If you're not drinking eight to twelve glasses of water at a minimum every single day, one of the major results may be that your skin is dry, you're dehydrated. It's pure and simple. You need to drink water if you want your skin to be hydrated and moisturized. Number two, not the water that you are taking in but the water that you are actually putting on your skin, we have to break the hot water habit. It does not take scalding hot water to cleanse your skin. So you should be using lukewarm water, especially if you experience any irritation or dryness as a result of washing your face. The next reason is that you may not be using enough moisturizer. You should not be afraid of moisturizer and fear that it's going to clog your pores. If you don't use moisturizer after every wash, your skin will respond by either becoming overly oily or overly dry, either way, the best way to combat this is to use moisturizer after every wash and that's at least twice a day. Number four, the biggest reason why your skin may be so dry is that it's the Winter. The harsh freezing winds and the heaters we use to combat the cold are two of the biggest foes that make our skin dry. What you have to do is come up with a regimen for your skin that takes into account the season. When it's Winter, it's time to break out the really really heavy moisturizers like Eucerin and also acquiesce screens which are really really heavy on the skin but definitely combat the dryness that can come with the Winter. My name is Risha Rox, and I've just talked with you about dry skin.

How to Shave Without Drying Out Your Skin

Just because you're shaving doesn't mean you have to put up with dry skin. Learn how to shave without drying out your skin with help from a talented and experienced makeup artist in this free video clip.

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Hi, my name is Risha Rox and I'm a makeup artist. Today, I'm going to talk with you about how to shave without having dry skin afterwards. Shaving is great. It removes unwanted hair. It's a fantastic exfoliator, however, it does tend to leave you with dry skin and I'm going to leave you with a few ways to combat this. Number one, never ever ever do a dry shave, in a pinch, don't do it for any reason. It will definitely dry your skin out and also create much more potential for lacerations, abrasions, which then leads to infection. Don't dry shave, use shaving cream or whatever you can use to lather it up. Number two, use a sharp fresh razor every time. If you are using disposable razors, dispose of them often so that each time you shave you're getting a fresh blade and a clean shave. This will help your skin to not dry out as much and also will help you with the lacerations and abrasions as well. Number three, there are a lot of great razors on the market right now that have moisture strips and lather, all built right into the razor. You should use one of these. They use good ingredients like aloe. This one in particular has milk and honey and Shea butter, all these things are great for your skin and will help. They sit right above the blade so as you are shaving, you're also moisturizing right at the same time. And number four, when you are done shaving, you have to moisturize and after shaving I recommend a heavy obvious cream like this. My name is Risha Rox, and I've just told you how to avoid dry skin after shaving.

What Do Manicurists Use to Take Dry Skin off the Heels?

Manicurists typically use a foot scrub and a foot exfoliator to take dry skin off the heels. Find out what manicurists use to take dry skin off the heels with help from a licensed nail technician in this free video clip.

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Hi, everyone. My name is Joi, licensed nail technician, and I'm going to answer the question for you all, what do manicurists use to take dry skin off the heals? So what I'm going to use today is a bit of foot scrub and a foot exfoliator. So what you want to do, and I usually do this after I've soaked the foot a little bit, is I will take a bit of scrub, okay and this has little granules in to that's going to exfoliate and take the dry skin right off, feels a little bit gritty, but that's what makes it work. So I just take a little bit rub it in my hand add just a bit of water, so that it's not so scratchy and then just gently massage it in. Okay, using a circular motion making sure to get both sides of the heal, rub that in and I'm actually not going to rinse yet, I'm going to take the foot exfoliator, right on top of that scrub and just gently use a back and forth motion. Okay, using those two together is going to make sure that you get rid of that dry skin and makes the heals really, really smooth. And it prepares it for lotion which you would follow up with. Okay, so this is something that you can do maybe once a week should be good enough and will definitely help you get rid of that dry skin and everything will feel nice and smooth. So thank you all for watching. I hope this was really helpful to you. My name is Joi, bye.

Drying Agents & Skin Folds

Drying agents and skin folds are directly related in a number of key interesting ways. Get tips on drying agents and skin folds with help from a board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in this free video clip.

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My name is Dr. Tony Nakhla, I'm a board certified dermatologist and medical director and founder of OC Skin Institute, Southern California's most comprehensive dermatology centers and author of The Skin Commandments: 10 Rules to Healthy, Beautiful Skin. Today, we're going to talk about drying agents in skin folds. One of the most common conditions that my patients come in with is a condition known as intertrigo and the lay person's term for that is jock itch and basically jock itch occurs when in areas where the skin folds and wherever the skin folds is a place where moisture tends to build up. Now we all have a bunch of micro organisms living on our skin, we've got yeast, we've got bacteria and we have viruses all sorts of things that are normally found on our skin. In areas that are kind of moist and, and so we like to use things that are considered drying agents not only to keep the area dry, but, but also to prevent the growth of, the over growth of those normal micro organisms that live on the skin. My favorite product is a product called Zeasorb Powder and Zeasorb is a drying agent basically the way to use this is after you've showered is to really make sure the area in question is really dry. Some people after they towel dry even use a little blow dryer on cool to make sure that area is dry, very common for men to do this especially in the groin area for people for athletes, this is a common thing that's done on the feet especially people who play outdoor sports and can get caught in a, in a storm playing soccer or baseball or whatever, it's a good idea to after you've, after you've washed your feet to make sure that you really dry them and then you want to apply something like Zeasorb Powder to the bottoms of the feet, in the groin, under the armpits. A lot of people who are a little over weight can have this in that flap of skin where the belly kind of, you know meets the, the under portion of the belly, the lower part of the belly and some women under the breasts where the skin folds. The idea is dry the area apply, use a little blow dryer on cool and then apply Zeasorb Powder and then you can get dressed or put your socks on what ever else you do. Another tip for men is to really consider if your somebody who wears boxers consider changing to boxers or briefs, something that's breathable cotton and something that can really get in those folds and also help absorb moisture. So these are just tips for skin, skin folds and the use of drying agents and this is a great product and I think that if this is a common issue for you this is, these little two weeks can really help prevent these little skin outbreaks.

Red, Dry Skin on the Ankle

Red, dry skin on the ankle could potentially be the sign of a larger issue. Learn about red, dry skin on the ankle with help from an accredited dermatologist in this free video clip.

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I'm Dr. Lawrence Samuels, chief of dermatology at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and founder of Rx Systems PF. Today I'm going to explain to you how to get rid of that red itchy scaly skin around the ankles and sometimes it will even extend up onto the leg. The fact that you actually have redness indicates that there's more than just that dry skin. So there's actually some inflammation and I many times have patients come in and they go I've been using moisturizers and it's not alleviating my problem and the reason is is they're not treating the inflammation first. There are various over-the-counter hydrocortisone preparations. The 1% would obviously be the most effective and it needs to be applied at least twice a day. It would be very easy to dampen the skin a little bit so that you make sure the hydrocortisone cream rubs in thoroughly. If after two to four weeks you've seen very little improvement, it may actually be time to seek a consultation from a dermatologist but for today, we're going to assume that the hydrocortisone cream relieves that redness and a lot of that irritation. Once it's done that, you need to use an effective moisturizer and I actually recommend beginning to use the moisturizer along with the hydrocortisone cream. So what would happen is after bathing or after you dampen the skin, you would apply the hydrocortisone cream, rub it in thoroughly, wait two or three minutes and then apply your moisturizer. If you have red, dry, irritated skin obviously your normal lotion moisturizers are not really going to be good enough so you really need good protein moisturizers. I happen to like the rejuvenating protein moisturizer from RX Systems PF. It contains pepties, collagen, soluble collagen, elastin, antioxidants, so it helps really hydrate that dry stratum corneum skin. So again, if you have red, dry, irritated skin around the ankles, it's important to bathe, even to use some type of reparative or exfoliating cleanser, then use your hydrocortisone cream, 1% twice a day, make sure it's thoroughly rubbed into the skin, wait two or three minutes, use your good protein moisturizer. Again this is Dr. Lawrence Samuels, chief of dermatology, St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and founder of RX Systems PF.

Red, Tingly & Dry Skin

Red, tingly and dry skin could potentially be caused by a number of interesting things. Find out what it means if you have red, tingly and dry skin with help from a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City in this free video clip.

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Hi, this is Dr. Debra Jaliman, a board certified dermatologist in New York City, and author of the book, Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist. Here to talk about red, peely, dry skin. This is a complaint I here many times from my patients, and the first question I have to ask is, what products are you using? Many people get into this problem because they're over using products. So, the first thing you want to look at is, what is your cleanser? Maybe you're using a very drying cleanser, that either is anti-bacterial, or has glycolic acid or salicylic acid. So, the first thing is, change to a mild cleanser. Look for a cleanser with glycerin or ceramides, or one that says it's super-fatted and is hydrating. The next thing you want to do is, look at your other products, maybe you're using a lot of products with acids. For example, with retinol in it, or with retinoids, or you're using a lot of salicylic acid products or benzoyl peroxide. And all these products are drying out your skin. Many people over use the products they have, it maybe that they're not using a lot of acids, but the acids they're using, they're using repetitively. So, I see patients that are using their acids, instead of once a day, they're using them twice a day. So, you may want to cut down on your products and use them less often, or just discontinue the products. And then, you can use moisturizers, look for moisturizers with hyaluronic acid, with glycerin. If you don't have oily skin and you tend toward a more dry, then you look for products with jojoba oil, you can look for avocado oil, you can look for shea butter. And that will add moisture to your skin. Also, cut down on the heat of the water that you're using to wash your face, especially in the shower and every time you wash your face. If you use very hot, steamy water, it'll dry your skin out. You can also put a humidifier in your bedroom, the humidifier will add moisture to your skin and will help to prevent it from drying out. The other thing is, when you dry your face, don't dry it vigorously, pat it dry because that'll help to preserve moisture in the skin and won't irritate the skin. The other thing is, don't use abrasive brushes and abrasive sponges. Many people I see, are using loofahs on their faces, they're over-exfoliating. Many people over-exfoliate with grains, for example, and over-dry their skin. So, you have to treat your skin delicately, you don't want to over scrub it like a pot, because that will really dry it out. So, those are some tips, so that you don't end up with over-dry, peely, red skin.

How to Choose Lotion for Oily Skin

Oily skin can be frustrating. Prone to clogged pores and breakouts, it can feel dirty and difficult to manage. There are a few upsides to having oily skin: this skin type ages less quickly, and today's market offers many options specially formulated for this skin type. Moisturizing is an especially tricky step in the care for oily skin. Choose a lotion that is best for you. Read on to learn how. Does this Spark an idea?

Understand that oily skin requires special skin products designed to keep pores unclogged. Do not simply use a moisturizing lotion designed for normal skin when your skin is actually oily. Lotions designed for normal skin often include oils as an ingredient. Use this and you'll do yourself more harm than good.

Don't feel that you must apply a lotion to oily skin. Sometimes young people with oily tendencies do not require a moisturizer at all--only other skin care steps, including thorough cleansing. If your skin is nearly always oily, you may want to go without using a lotion and see how that affects your skin.

Look for labels that indicate a formula has been specifically made for your oily skin type when purchasing a lotion at a drug store. Some also include acne-preventing ingredients, since oily skin is often prone to breakouts.

Find the word "balancing" on certain lotions created for oily skin. These products balance the oily aspect, keeping skin dry, yet soft.

Stop by a skin care counter, such as in a local mall or department store, and ask a cosmetologist for recommendations when looking for a lotion for your oily skin. They may have a great product in mind for you, or they may give you several samples to try at home.

Tips

- Apply lotion conservatively to oily skin. A little bit can go a long way.

How to Treat Oily Skin Naturally

Keeping a complexion smooth and having a youthful appearance is difficult with the best of skin types but with oily skin it is even more difficult. You can wash it, cleanse it, watch after your skin all the time and still get nowhere. Try to treat the oily nature in a natural way to keep it looking youthful and beautiful. Does this Spark an idea?

Keep your skin clean. Limit washing your skin to two to three times a day but try to keep it free from dirt and grime. These can cause pores to clog and gives acne a foothold. Use hot water as it dissolves the oil better than warm or cold water. Also use a highly mineralized water, not tap water. Choose a soap that is lightly medicated or has antibacterial cleansing lotion in it. Don't rub the soap into the skin hard as it can help clog the skin pores.

Use a toner on the skin to close those pores. The heat of a summer day and hot water used in washing your skin only serve to open the pores wider allowing more oil to flow out. Close the pores with the toner and for an even better cool feeling store it in the ice box.

Apply an oil-free moisturizer after thorough washing and cleansing. This will help the skin tighten and look younger.

Avoid most acne creams and lotions. They have a drying effect on the skin and causes more oil to be excreted. Use a deep cleaning exfoliant once a week to deep clean the skin if scaliness becomes a problem.

How to Choose Bronzer for Oily Skin

Bronzer is a makeup product that enhances skin to give it a suntanned look. It is a sunless method to look radiantly healthy year-round, not only in summer. Bronzer can be used on every skin tone and type. Does this Spark an idea?

Choose bronzer for oily skin by looking at the powder forms. Although bronzer comes in various creams, lotions and sprays, the powder forms are best for oily skin. You can buy bronzer in a dry, pressed powder or loose powder.

Look for key words when you choose bronzer for oily skin. Choose the bronzer types that say "oil free" or "oil absorbing" on the label.

Read the label to learn the type of formula that the bronzer is made from. When you choose bronzer for oily skin, the "matte" formulas are best.

Use a bronzer that best matches your skin tone. Bronzer comes in various shades just like regular make-up does. Although the purpose of bronzer is to give a suntanned look, you don't want to vary too much from your original skin tone.

Apply bronzer to the areas that are naturally first hit by the sunshine and most prone to be oily. These areas include the forehead, nose, chin and cheekbones.

Give your skin the glow of a suntanned look on other areas as well. You can apply bronzer to your collar bones and shoulders. Actually, bronzer can be used all over the body.

Tips

- Bronzer looks best (especially on oily skin) when it's applied right after washing the skin.

- Make sure your skin is completely dry before applying bronzer.

How to Cleanse Oily Skin

Oily skin can be hard to manage. It is shiny, with a thick and dull texture. Acne, blackheads and coarse pores are problems that often come along with oily skin. You can improve your oily skin's appearance by learning proper cleansing techniques. Does this Spark an idea?

Find a cleanser for oily skin. Choose a foaming, cream or gel cleanser that works best with your skin type and routine.

Choose a cleanser that only removes excess oil from your face. Your skin needs some oil to remain healthy. Stripping away all the oil can trigger your skin to produce even more oil.

Wash your face 2 to 3 times, daily. Apply the cleanser evenly and remove with warm water, make-up removing wipe or a cleansing wipe. Be sure to remove all of the cleanser. Leaving some on your face may lead to clogged pores.

Drink plenty of water to properly hydrate your skin and help it appear more youthful and healthy.

Utilize exfoliating treatments and masks on a regular basis to deeply cleanse your skin and pores.

Stick with a cleansing routine. Your skin responds to regular cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing. You will begin to see results once you have established a daily routine.

Tips

- Consider changing your diet. What you consume directly effects how your skin appears and acts. Include plenty of leafy green vegetables and low-fat foods, and eliminate foods cooked in oils.

How to Diet to Combat Oily Skin

Heredity plays a large role in determining if you have oily skin. Hormone levels can also effect the oiliness of your skin. Therefore, puberty, pregnancy and menopause often cause oily skin. The good news is if you have oily skin when you are young, you look younger when you are older. People with oily skin have younger, more supple complexions with fewer wrinkles than people with dry skin. Does this Spark an idea?

Increase your consumption of foods that are high in vitamin B. A deficiency in vitamin B sometimes leads to oily skin. Foods that are high in vitamin B include whole grains, nuts and legumes.

Limit the amount of fats that you eat. Meat and oil should be eaten in moderation. Eliminate meat from your dinner a few nights a week, choose low fat salad dressings and avoid frying foods.

Watch out for foods that contain iodine. Studies suggest that a diet high in iodine contributes to an increase in oily skin and acne. Iodine is found in fish and iodized salt.

Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of sweets. The connection between sugars and oily skin are not proved, but most sweet snacks also contain high fat and iodized salt. Best to avoid sweets for healthy skin.

Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and flush out oils and toxins from your skin. Be sure to have at least 8 glasses each day.

Tips

- Exercise regularly to stay healthy and to reduce stress in your life. High stress levels contribute to oily skin.

How to Treat Oily Skin

Both women and men are plagued by skin problems and this includes oily skin or excess sebum. Often, oily skin is more cumbersome to deal with than acne and is largely a byproduct of genetics and hormones. This makes it more difficult to control. So when you want your appearance and personality to shine, but not your face, try these tips to help treat oily skin. Does this Spark an idea?

Cleanse you skin at least twice a day with a gentle cleanser designed for oily skin. Avoid irritating the skin with harsh soaps, perfumes and overly hot water. The goal is to treat the oily skin without causing new skincare problems. Cleansers with alpha hydroxy may provide additional benefits by reducing oil and deep cleaning pores, without over drying the skin.

Remove excess oil with an astringent or toner as this will also close the pores and reduce the chance of breakouts or debris clogged pores. Witch hazel makes for a good mild astringent but it may not be strong enough to treat oily skin. Choose from a skincare line you know is compatible with your skin or that is dermatologist recommended.

Apply a stronger, medicated astringent and/or cream for oily skin areas prone to or affected by acne. Look for ingredients such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Limit to the T-zone or oily areas of the skin.

Consider topical retinoids such as creams containing retinol or retin-A. These ingredients are often found in anti-aging creams but also work well for acne and excessively oily skin. However, caution is needed when using retinoids as they can cause over drying of the skin, sun sensitivity and other reactions. Many over-the-counter products are mild but start the application process slowly, every other day or so, for best results. Then, use daily or as needed to treat oily skin.

Follow up your skin regimen with an oil-free moisturizer or one designed for your skin type. If you have combination skin, limit application to the normal and dry areas. Unless your skin is very oily, most often a moisturizer is recommended to help maintain the skin's moisture and acid balance.

Exfoliate your skin at least two to three times a week to remove dead skin that may trap oil and dirt. Additionally, try an oatmeal or clay-based facial mask once or twice a week to help remove excess oil and invigorate the skin.

Wear makeup that is non-comodegenic and typically oil-free. Try mineral powder or rice powder to set makeup and absorb oil. Keep blotter tissues available for breakthrough spots if needed.

Discuss with your physician or dermatologist about any alternatives related to hormone-induced oily skin, whether it is severe enough to warrant a prescription or if a change in a current medication, such as birth control, is needed to treat oily skin.

Tips

- Limit your exposure to the sun and wear facial lotion or makeup with an SPF of 15 or above.

Warning

- Investigate product labeling thoroughly for potential interactions to other skincare products, sensitive skin or the sun.

How to Treat oily skin with tomatoes

Tomatoes are very nutritious for us to eat. But they are also good to help treat oily skin because they contain natural AHA's, which can help to balance the pH levels. So when you are adding one to your salad, save one for your skin as well. Does this Spark an idea?

Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil on a stovetop.

Place the tomatoes into the boiling water and allow them to boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Once time has elapsed, remove the tomatoes from the pot and place in a bowl of cold water and ice cubes.

Allow the tomatoes to cool and then remove them from the ice bath onto a towel or several paper towels. Pat them dry and then let them sit until completely cool.

Once cooled, gently rub the tomatoes to remove the skin. Once the skin is removed, you will need to cut them in half, crush them slightly and remove the seeds.

After removing the seeds, place the crushed tomatoes into the food processor and pulse until pureed.

Place the pureed tomatoes into a bowl and take them to your bathroom so you can prepare to use them as a mask.

On clean and dry skin, begin applying a layer of the tomato puree onto your face and neck, if needed. The puree is slippery, so once you apply it you may want to lie down so it stays in place. Keep the tomato puree on your face for 15 minutes.

Rinse you face after 15 minutes has passed and then continue with your regular regimen.

Tips

- To make the tomato mask thicker, you can add uncooked oatmeal. This can help the mask stay on your face better.

How to Pick Foundation for Oily Skin

Choosing a foundation for your oily skin can seem like a very tricky undertaking. You may know from many failed attempts that having oily skin presents its own set of unique problems. But don't sweat it; all of the guess work on how to choose your foundation for your oily skin has been done for you. Follow these simple steps to pick out the best foundation that you have ever worn. Does this Spark an idea?

Choose the formula of foundation that you will be the most comfortable applying. The best types of foundation for oily skin are: liquids that dry to a matte finish, powders, and mineral foundation. Any foundation that is oil free and comfortable for you to apply will work for your oily skin.

Pick a spot along your jaw line where you will test for color match. If you happen to have an oilier T-zone, then you will want to pick a spot there to test as well. Different spots on oily skin may change the color of a foundation so try a couple of places.

Pick a shade that you believe most closely matches your skin tone. Pull that shade, one shade lighter, and one shade darker to test in the foundation.

Put a small line of each shade of foundation on the test area of your oily skin. Do not rub the foundation in.

Look at each foundation shade closely. When any of the shades of foundation look pink or yellow against your oily skin they are not the shade for you.

Blend the foundation shade that most closely matches your skin tone into your oily skin. When the shade blends in with out leaving a line, this is the perfect shade of foundation for your oily skin.

Repeat Steps 3 through 6 until you find the perfect shade of foundation for your oily skin.

Tips

- Check your foundation shade for your oily skin every six months. Any change in your skin will lead to the need to change your foundation shade.

Treating Normal to Oily Skin

Normal skin is shiny, a little oily, and the cheeks are dry. Learn about normal to oily skin and how to care for normal skin in this free video from a licensed medical aesthetician.

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Hi, my name is Mary Thinnes I am a skin care expert. I will be discussing the first skin type out of the four. The first one is normal to oily skin. Normal skin ninety seven percent of the population has normal skin and by normal skin I mean the T zone which it runs from the forehead down the nose to the chin and is shiny and generally a little oily or oily and the cheeks are dry. So a lot of times its the skin type that can be deceiving because most people a lot of times will misinterpret it and think its oily skin where as its really normal skin. So it is very important to determine that either your T zone is oily and your cheeks are dry. Then you do have normal skin. Normal skin generally has normal size pores to there not to large not to small. Although they can tent to be a little larger along the T zone on the nose area. Generally to without the use of cosmetics or the blotting pads generally speaking by ten o'clock in the morning the shine does come through if someone is trying to mask that with powder or any kind of cosmetics. With out the use of the blotting pads by ten o'clock in the morning like I said the shine will generally come back through and the cheeks will still remain dry. So that would be how you determine the normal skin type.

Choosing Products for Normal to Oily Skin

Cleansing gels are recommended for people with normal to oily skin. Learn about products for normal to oily skin in this free video from a licensed medical aesthetician.

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Hi. My name is Mary Thinnes. I'm a skin care expert. Now, I'll be discussing how to choose the correct products for home use, based on your type of skin that we just mentioned before and what determining what your skin type is. For instance, if you have determined your skin to be a normal to oily, you obviously want to use products that are conducive [ph] for normal to oily skin. Generally speaking, cleansing gels are the ones that are generally that would fall into this category. With cleansing gels, they will have, you know, alpha hydroxy acids, which happens to be good for absorbing oil and correcting that condition in the skin. However, it's something that you don't want to use on a everyday basis. In order to regulate the oil production in your T-zone because like I mentioned before with normal skin, your T-zone, your forehead, nose and chin tend to be a little bit oily. So, if you were to use a product to absorb that oil, not on your whole face, you could use a cleansing gel that has the alpha hydroxy in it on your T-zone and then use a cleansing gel that was just your basic cleansing gel on your cheeks. And like I said I would alternate every other day. I wouldn't use that on a regular basis. So, that's how normal to oily skin type, the cleansing gel is appropriate for.

How to Apply Concealer on Oily Skin

Get tips for applying concealer to oily skin in this free video clip from a makeup artist.

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I am here at Cynergy Dance Studio in San Antonio, Texas with my beautiful model Kerry. We’re going to be talking about moisturizers for different skin types, doing a beautiful makeover on her, discussing eyelashes, the different eyelash curlers, and proper eyebrow placement in the makeup. Always remember to put a little bit on the lid, because once again, everyone’s lids have a slight discoloration. It can be broken capillaries; it can just be a darkness, this whole orbit. Typically, if you have a little bit of under eye circle, then you’re also going to be a little dark on the lid as well. What happens if you do a lot of wiping around the eyes, you wind up just taking all the color and bringing it to the end. Stippling it in, I’m actually setting it in. We started with the correct moisturizer, which is an oil free moisturizer. If you have wrinkles that you want to address, then get a moisturizer that has an anti wrinkle. If you have dry skin, find a moisturizer that is nourishing. But for Ms. Kerry, I just did a nice light oil free. Now, I’m going to take a little bit of a concealer. Since I did just a good job covering it with foundation, she only needs very little concealer now. I’m just going to apply it where she needs it. That looks very, very pretty; it looks very natural. I’m just focusing on her eyes. You see how much that really opened up her eyes, looks very natural. I’m going to set it with a loose powder.

Tips for Hiding Oily Skin

Get tips for applying concealer to oily skin in this free makeup lesson.

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I am here at Cynergy Dance Studio in San Antonio, Texas with my beautiful model Kerry. We’re going to be talking about moisturizers for different skin types, doing a beautiful makeover on her, discussing eyelashes, the different eyelash curlers, and proper eyebrow placement in the makeup. If you have some slight imperfections in your skin or think you have slight imperfections in your skin, remember a little secret here with makeup. You can only change the color of the skin; you can not change the surface of the skin. So, if you have a red mark, you can always take the red out, but if it’s got a bump in the skin, you can make it smoother. Don’t drive yourself crazy by trying to make smooth, because you can’t make skin smoother. You can do it Photoshop, in pictures; you can do that kind of magic. But really in person, all you can do is take the red out, the blue out, or whatever color your discoloration is. What I’m doing is stippling in a little concealer, and then what I’ll do is I’ll set it with powder.

How to Apply Cream Eyeshadow on Oily Skin

Learn how to apply cream eye shadow in this free makeup video clip from a professional makeup artist.

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I am here at Cynergy Dance Studio in San Antonio, Texas with my beautiful model Kerry. We’re going to be talking about moisturizers for different skin types, doing a beautiful makeover on her, discussing eyelashes, the different eyelash curlers, and proper eyebrow placement in the makeup. I’m going to be applying her eye shadow now, and just as we did the foundation, it was a base, I’m going to apply a base color on her eye shadow. This is a crease-resistant cream eye shadow, which means any powder that I put on top of it will not crease; it will make her eye shadow last all day. You can wear this alone if you’d like, it comes in all shades. I’m using like a high canvas color, a slight, slight yellow. This will also make her eyelids all one color, nice and even. Mainly, I use a cream eye shadow to base, because when I put powder on top of it, it will grab onto the powder and it’ll be crease resistant and much easier to blend. I’m applying the cream eye shadow with my finger. Most of the makeup I apply with my fingers. As a makeup artist, you really will not be able to have really long nails and you have to keep your hands nice and warm, nice and sanitized, always smell good, and be very gentle around the eyes. Since she’s going to have a natural look, I’m just going to use a soft grey and plum color. Always start with your dark color first. I’m slightly lifting up the eye. You don’t want to grab it real hard, just a slight lift and it’ll open up this area where you’re applying color. Once again, since I’m doing a very natural look, and if you notice I’m kind of doing a V, and I’m leaving this spot and this spot without any color, I’m going to go back to it. I’m using a little bit of a plum, looks like a brown though, and I’m blending it because we have that cream underneath it so it blends really pretty. I’m lifting up ever so gently, and I’m leaving this area and this area without any color yet. Blending it out, up and out, and we’re going to use a couple of other colors, but right now I’m just blending.