Author: lawdamassey

I consider myself a multifaceted woman. There are so many sides to me. Take diamonds for instance, they are usually cut to be multifaceted, with many angled flat surfaces, because this increases their ability to reflect light. That's how I feel about myself. Shining bright like a diamond :) -

Is Your Skin Breaking Out From Wearing A Face Mask?

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How to treat different kinds of skin issues from face masks

Face mask

If your skin is already feeling the effects of mask wearing, here’s what you can do for some of the most common problems.

  • Dryness/skin peeling: Dryness and peeling can be the first signs of mask irritation. Over time, your skin can become prone to sensitivity, redness, dark marks, and breakdown. To fight this, always apply moisturizer before wearing your mask. After taking it off, apply pure petrolatum ointment.
  • Redness/swelling: If you have redness and swelling after taking off your mask, icing the skin can help. You can use ice cubes in a bag or frozen peas. Buffer with a paper towel and apply to the skin for a few minutes at a time. Follow with a small amount of over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1% cream. Use the hydrocortisone only as needed. Be careful not to use it too much or too often. Overuse can thin the skin and make you break out. Don’t apply your mask right on top of the hydrocortisone. That traps it in and makes it stronger.
  • Skin breakdown: If you have fissures or breaks in the skin, cover them with a hydrocolloid dressing before putting your mask on. After removing the mask and washing your face, apply pure petrolatum wherever you need it. Another option is a prescription barrier cream like EpiCeram, Hylatopic, or Eletone.
  • Acne/breakouts: If you’re getting pimples under your mask, change your moisturizer. Look for something light that is “non-comedogenic.” This means it won’t clog your pores. You can add a glycolic acid wash or a sulfur soap to your regimen. Avoid leave-on products that will end up trapped under the mask. If your breakouts are severe or don’t get better, you might need prescription medications.

When should I see a doctor?

If you have skin damage or breakouts that don’t respond to skin care changes, you should see a dermatologist. Many now offer virtual visits. Spreading redness or draining pus can be signs of infection. If this happens, seek immediate medical attention.

The bottom line

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, we might be wearing masks for a long time. The right skin care routine can help lessen mask-related skin damage and breakouts.

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Product of the week

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For the past 15 years I never gone to bed without my night cream, talk about obsessed. To the point where I have to budget it in to my monthly expense. No joke, night cream can be really expense, especially at $25 or more for a tiny jar. Well, so I thought. Not so fast, I found the perfect night cream at an unbelievable perfect price for us gals on living on a tight budget.

Here are some benefits of night cream, before we get to the diamond in the rough.

  1. It supplies moisture to the dry parts of your face. Therefore, your face is kept hydrated.
  2. It soothes your face.
  3. It also ensures that your skin has an even complexion along with having a finer skin texture.
  4. Cream boosts collagen in your skin.
  5. It also helps in better blood circulation.
  6. It reduces wrinkles and other lines
  7. One major role that a night cream plays is that it prevents your skin from sagging.
  8. It makes your skin soft.
  9. It helps with your aging skin.
  10. It helps your skin to restore its elasticity.
  11. . Helps in renewal of the cells and moisture skin.

Ok, now for the good news, the cost.

How much you asked? $7.99

Where? Here

More money for Sunday mimosas!!

Thank me later!!

Sugaring

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Sugaring, sugar waxing or Persian waxing is a method of hair removal that has been in use since 1900 BC. Historically, sugar was confined to the regions surrounding Persia until the first millennium AD. As a result, it is speculated that honey was the first sugaring agent. This seemingly too-good-to-be-true technique is called sugaring, and it’s become the No. 1 choice for hair removal for many people. “Waxing is a popular and easily accessible method for body hair removal,” explains Daria Afanaseva, founder of Sugaring Organic Waxing in New York City, “But once you try sugaring, we bet you never go back!”

Sugaring is a natural hair-removal technique. Unlike traditional waxing, sugaring does not require paper strips. Instead, technicians use a special paste made out sugar, lemon juice, and water. Aesthetician use their hands to smoothes the paste onto the skin in the opposite direction of the hair growth and lets it sit for a few seconds. The paste cools a bit and gets slightly harder. Then it’s flicked off in the direction of hair growth to keep the hair intact and prevent breakage.

Ingredients

  1. Sugar                          1 tablespoon
  2. lemon juice                 1 teaspoon
  3. organic honey            1 teaspoon
  4. Flour                           1 to 2 teaspoons
  5. Piece of cloth/ waxing strip
  6. Spatula for waxing or butter knife

Method

  • Take sugar, lemon and honey and mix them well.
  • Heat this mixture for three minutes in a vessel to make it a smooth paste.
  • If paste is bit thick, add water and mix well.
  • Allow mixture to cool at room temperature.
  • Dust body parts with flour.
  • Use the waxing spatula and apply a generous amount of warm mixture on the areas .
  • Cover it with a cloth or waxing strips and press to make it stick on the paste.
  • Pull the strip in the opposite direction if your hair growth to effectively remove unwanted hair.

 

Source: Greatist | Wikipedia

OH NO, NO MASCARA!

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Here’s a little trick I picked up while on vacation sometime ago. As you know vacays are supposed to be documented even if it’s for your eyes only, and you absolutely want to look your best, especially your makeup.

My go to makeup, are mascara , eyebrow pencil and lipstick. I can live with that, but I absolutely cannot live without either.

On this one night I started to get dressed for a night out. While applying my makeup I realized I grabbed the wrong container of mascara, oh no, no mascara, no eyelashes.

Meaning, I have little to none to begin with. To think, I would usually apply more than one, or up to three different mascaras at a time, because I hardly ever wore fake lashes.

At first I panicked, then I went into survival mode and said, think girl think! I immediately ran to the bathroom, turned the facet on hot and lay my empty mascara container in a cup, and let the hot ran on it for about 20 seconds.

Guess what guys?

You guessed it.

I had mascara. Whew! What ever little that was left and dried up in the container, melted and I was able to finished my makeup. I saved my night and myself. Thank goodness, or I would had to try that paper bag over my head trick.

Anyhow, I did that for the rest of the vacation and felt like the mascara fairy godmother since then.

Try it and me know if it works for you.