I am in the last weeks of my esthetics program, and things are starting to get real. I've been researching bridal make-up artist's websites, ordering business cards, catching up on SkinInc.com, and answering TONS of inquisitive text messages from friends with skin care questions.
One to share:
"I love how I get a huge zit in the middle of my face right before I have to be in a wedding!"
This is something that has happened to ALL of us, no matter how fantastic our skin is. Everyone has their own answer, from toothpaste spot treating to standing in the mirror with your hands all over your face trying to pop the beast.
My favorite trick?
Ice.
Wash your face well, then grab a cube from your freezer. Wrap it in a paper towel, stand over your sink, and rub the ice gently over the offender in circular movements. Once ice is melted, apply a spot treatment with salicylic acid in it. Or if you're more into the organic remedies, touch it with a dab of tea tree oil. Magic.
Acne is due to an inflammatory response in the body to bacteria in the pores.
Inflammation is reduced by ice.
Makes sense, right?
Not everyone has a spot treatment or tea tree oil in their arsenal, or the time to run out and buy some before their face is due for an appearance. Ice alone will work miracles. Promise.
There are so many questions out there when it comes to beauty and skin care. And so many people trying to answer them all. Yet I am astounded that I am asked the question "What is a facial?" almost once a day.
I'll answer that question in tomorrow's post.
Toodles!
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