Manic Mondays by Lauren Cooper
Sun, sweat and stress…a summer bride’s skin’s worst enemy. If you’re anything like me, summer makes your skin shiny and your hair frizzy. But have no fear! These tips will keep you looking like the glowing bride you truly are!
- Relax: Seriously! Doing something to relieve your stress levels will help keep breakouts away. Try some of the exercises from my Sweat the Stress Away blog or do your own regime. Just make sure to exercise those break outs away!
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Be Gentle: Use a mild cleanser; if you exfoliate too much you’ll wind up with red, raw or uneven and patchy skin. Go with a tinted moisturizer instead of heavy foundation or dilute your regular stuff with the moisturizer. Try this from Clinique!
make up: Estee Lauder
- Don’t Melt: To keep your makeup from melting, use a gel bronzer instead of a powder over moisturizer. It will blend easier and create a dewy, glowing look. Stick to cream blush and shadows as well. Powdered foundation tends to streak when you sweat…not exactly the look you’re going for in your wedding pics! To try a more natural, sun-kissed look, stick to a similar color palette for eyes, cheeks and lips. We love Nars The Multiple for an all over face color.
- Stay Frizz Free: Instead of automatically rinsing out your conditioner, leave it in for a few minutes. This will help your hair retain the moisture and give it a little weight to help eliminate frizz. Avoid overly towel-drying or blow drying your hair; any added stress or rough handling to wet hair make it more susceptible to the dreaded poof. Instead, run a light serum like Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine through wet hair and keep it wrapped in a towel until almost completely dry. The Turbie Twist is a great way to keep your hair in a towel and your hands free.
- Hydrate: This is drilled into our heads everywhere we look but, water does way more than quench your thirst. It helps your skin stay fresh looking, keeps breakouts at bay, and studies show that people who drink more water have a better body mass index. So drink up! If you’re not keen on regular water try a low sodium seltzer or add a flavored Crystal Light packet to your glass.
make up: Estee Lauder
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