Skincare: Know Your Type...Are You Using The Right Products!

Hey Divas,

Skincare is very important and high on my list of things to do for my clients.  I currently am not a licensed esthetician but plan to be one day.  I have the books the schools use, have read them and currently plan to save funds for my esthetics's education. That is how important skincare is to me.

Many times people think the makeup they are using is causing their skin to break out, make them too oily or too dry.  The truth is that many times it is the skin care products we use that cause these issues and what we put in our bodies.  Drinking plenty of water helps, but also using the right products for your skin type helps also.


There are various skin types, Dry, Combination, Oily, Acne Prone, etc. and you have to know how to treat the different types. Clinique is one of those brands that does their best to educate clients on skincare.  They were started in 1968 by dermatologists.  Their main focus still is skincare.  

My regiment: Oily Liquid and Travel Soap, #3 Clarifying Lotion
and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel(DDMG)

I have been using their 3-Step System for over 6 months and have noticed a difference in my skin. I use 3 because I am combination oily.  I love the products because they work great, are 100% fragrance free and allergy tested. 

The system is numbered from 1-4(1 for the driest skin and 4 for the oiliest). The numbers and types are printed on all the products to make it easier to know what to use.  Not knowing your skin type and using the wrong products can make your skin dryer or oilier than it is normally.  You should use what works best for your skin and not others.   

Clinique also has an iPad app in a majority of stores and online to assist with skin typing. Along with Clinique hired and constantly trained Consultants/Beauty Advisers this is a great tool.               


Check out various brands and sites such as Clinique and many others to see what they have to offer and how to learn your skin type.  Knowing your skin type leads to using the right products for your skin.  

XOXOX
BCB

Detroit Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012 Collections



Last year I was given an opportunity to be a Makeup Artist and volunteer for Detroit Fashion Week Spring Summer Collection 2011.  I had an amazing time and learned so much.  I did everything from setting up chairs and handing out passes to the press, buyers, etc to doing makeup up for the student showcase.  It is one of the best opportunities I have had working with a wonderful group of people in the fashion industry.

This year is no different.  I already feel the excitement in the air as I attended the volunteer meeting for the Spring Summer 2012 collection.  Designers were fitting models while we learned what we need to do as volunteers.  It was a short meeting but Brian Health, Founder-Producer and  Rebecca Clark, Director of Design made sure all questions were answered and information given.   

Detroit Fashion Week will began September 18, 2011 with the DFW Designer Reception and Preview Party at Emagine Theater in Royal Oak and sponsored by UNEEK COLLECTION.  Last year's party was a great networking event and the preview of UNEEK Collection was hot.  I can't wait to see the designs for this year's show.    

The other events include:

September 22         Charity Auction and Pink Design Showcase by DFW Designers

September 23         Student Design Showcase and Party by Design w/ Michigan Aids Coalition

September 24         Designer Showcases featuring TAIYON COLLECTION SS2012 RUNWAY

                                   After Party at Kacent

                                   630 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226

  

Tickets are already on sale for the events scheduled for September 18-24, 2011.  All information on the show and links to purchase tickets can be found at the official site http://www.detroitfashionweek.com/index.htm .