How To: Skincare for Stage Makeup

Hello Beauties! 

So im going to be talking about SKINCARE today. Taking care of your skin is so important, especially if you're wearing copious amounts of makeup for the stage or maybe in real life? Cleansing and mosturizing your skin helps improve the condition of your skin and gives it a healthy glow. Who doesn't want that?! 

So i am by no means an expert on skincare but i just want to share my tips and tricks on how to take care of your skin after heavy makeup. sooo lets go! 

So what exactly does a cleanser do? Well there are different types of cleansers, foam, gel, creamy, all different types of textures. A cleanser,cleanses the face by getting rid of all the dirt,sebum(the natural oils in your face) and giving you a clean surface to work with. There are SO MANY cleansers on the market, its hard to find one that really works. I highly reccomend natural, organic cleansers with no added ingredients that will be harsh on the skin or dry it out. LUSH is my all time favorite brand for natural beauty/skin products. They smell amazing and really do work. 

So after a cleanser i would use a toner to tone and firm the skin and yes get rid of more oil and dirt that didnt get picked up in the cleansing process. Bioderma is my new favorite toner besides LUSH's Breath of Fresh Air. It feels so refreshing and light on the face, and ive also found that champagne works just as well! Who knew right!? 

To finish the process apply a mosturizer to keep the skin hydrated and soft. I do reccomend investing in a good mosturizer like Gorgeous from LUSH or you can always stick with good ole Lubriderm or Olay! Don't apply too much, just a light coating with clean fingers! 

** Step 1: Take a warm washcloth and let it rest on the face untill cold
     Step 2: With clean fingers pour a quarte size amount of cleanser into hands and distrubute all over face, gently massaging it in circles  then rinse thoroughy 
    Step 3: Pat face dry then take a cottn pad or ball and soak toner into it and rub over face
    Step 4: Pat face to absorb any leftover toner and apply a quqrter sized amount of mosturizer to forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and massage into skin gently**

Also treat your skin to a luxurious face mask, either homemade or store bought. The masks are designed to pull out all of the toxins and excuse my french *crap* out of your face and calm any breakouts you get. Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask is one of my favorites for calming redness and breakouts and Brazened Honey from LUSH is great for really cleaning the skin. 

Stay pretty my friends! 

Cheers,
Christine 

** LUSH: LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics