5 Star Make-up tips: Oil Control

In many of my recent skin care consultations the number one problem and concern is oil and the control of it. Because, a woman's skin is more complex than a man's due to hormonal changes on a monthly basis; I decided to dig a little deeper into this subject. Can there really be a control over the production of oil naturally created by the skin? I went searching on the World Wide Web and to my surprise there are millions and millions of products on the market targeted to this specific skin type. SO why are so many consumers still dealing with this problem? I located a very informative article entitled How to care for oily skin, which stated this:

Oily skin is shiny, thick and dull colored. Often a chronically oily skin has coarse pores and pimples and other embarrassing blemishes. It is prone to blackheads. In this type of skin, the oil producing sebaceous glands are overactive and produce more oil than is needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look.

Causes of Oily Skin

• Heredity
• Diet
• Hormone levels
• Pregnancy
• Birth control pills
• Cosmetics you use
• Humidity and hot weather 

To read more click on the link:
http://1stholistic.com/beauty/skin/skin_oily_skin.htm


As a combination/oily skin consumer and Mary Kay Beauty Consultant I have the pleasure of not only using the best products for my skin type that offer solutions, but I can also offer them to my clients as well. Just yesterday a client called me to ask me what do I wash my face with. I use Mary Kay's line of facial products geared toward combination/oily skin. So here are the products I use, in remembering that everyone is different and so is our skin there are several other products available as well. To determine which is best for you email me to set up a consultation today!

TimeWise� Miracle Set�

The TimeWise� Miracle Set� has earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal, which is only granted to products that have been evaluated by the experts at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. With the TimeWise� Miracle Set�, you get 11 age-defying benefits in one skin care regimen. In fact, 83 percent of panelists had a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles as seen by a dermatologist in a 12-week clinical study.


The TimeWise� Miracle Set� provides incredible age-fighting results to help you maintain younger-looking skin. The set offers 11 age-defying benefits in one skin care regimen: cleanse, exfoliate, freshen, energize, hydrate, smooth, firm, soften, protect, rebuild and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The Miracle Set� includes:

� TimeWise� 3-In-1 Cleanser,
  4.5 oz. net wt.

� TimeWise� Age-Fighting Moisturizer,
  3 fl. oz.

� TimeWise� Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25*,
  1 fl. oz.

� TimeWise� Night Solution,
  1 fl. oz.
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Oil-Free Hydrating Gel (normal to oily skin)

This refreshing, oil-free gel transforms your skin by restoring its moisture balance and hydrating for up to 10 hours. The cooling gel absorbs immediately, leaving skin feeling silky smooth and perfectly quenched with a marine extract to help soften, plus vitamin E and green tea extract. Ideal for normal to oily skin. 

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

� Hydrates skin for up to 10 hours.
� Transforms skin by restoring its moisture balance.
� Silky, non-greasy gel formula absorbs quickly.
� Enriched with vitamin E and green tea extract.
� Contains marine extract to help soften skin.
� Leaves skin feeling cool and refreshed.
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Mary Kay� Medium-Coverage Foundation
Provides stay-true, stay-put color and controls excess oil for up to eight hours.
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