Prep Your Skin!

Posted: July 13th, 2015

Who really likes to wear makeup in the summer months? If you're like me, you try to wear very little. Living in Florida means you are exposed to the sun a good part of the year along with excessive heat. Perspiration really clogs your pores with dirt and makeup; so all the more reason to prep your skin on a daily basis. Choose skin care products for your own skin type. The day spa can easily help you with this. Make an appointment for a facial and ask your technician to assist you with a good skin care regimen for prepping your skin. 

Tips to Prep Your Skin for Makeup Application

for a flawless makeup look every day

  Cleanse your skin with a PH balanced cleanser. If you have sensitive skin, make sure you choose a cleanser that is gentile for your skin type.   Exfoliate your face and neck. Clean out all the clumped up makeup in your pores and remove any dead skin cells. This step helps to uncover new smooth skin below. Rinse well after exfoliating.   Apply a serum. This is an important step that often gets skipped. Use a serum before moisturizer to infuse additional rich vitamins and minerals into your skin. The perfect time to use a serum is right after exfoliation. Look for a serum that contains vitamin C.   Hydrate your skin. You want to use a daily moisturizer that suits your skin type, offering all day hydration. This provides a smooth even surface for makeup application. Always use a moisturizer containing SPF protection or apply a sunscreen afterward.   Use a primer. The face primer is the final pre-makeup skin treatment. This skin care product will fill in any unwanted crevices, leaving your skin perfectly smooth for makeup application. Another benefit of primer is that it acts as a protective barrier preventing your moisturizer and your skins oils from mixing with your makeup. And now you are ready for a flawless makeup application.