5 Expert Tricks to Beat Summer Beauty Woes
Erika Katz Helps Us Avoid Summer Beauty Woes
By Jackie Burns | May 21, 2012Beauty expert and author of Bonding Over Beauty, Erika Katz, shares with us her tips for avoiding summer beauty blunders! Find out her tricks for conquering cellulite, beating breakouts and wrangling in runny mascara!
Problem: Cellulite
Let’s face it, teensy-weensy bikinis are pretty good at pointing out those extra dimples on our derrieres! Katz’ solution? “Drink a lot of water to get rid of toxins, and massage problem areas with moisturizer.” Need to bring in the big guns? Check out our Club Spa tips on how to say “sayonara” to cellulite!
Problem: Oily Skin
Increased temps and time outside usually result in an added sheen on our face and bodies. But fret not, oily skin can be sent packing! “Moisturizer should have more water and less oil in the summer. Use oil free if you are prone to breakouts,” says Katz.
Problem: Dry Hair
Heat, excessive styling and water activities take their toll on your tresses. Fix the damage with a deep conditioner! “After the sun, surfing and chorine, hair will need a deep condition,” explains Katz. “Apply a buttery deep condition to the hair, sit in the sun for 20 minutes to let the heat open the hair cuticle, and wash out for moisturized, rejuvenated locks.”
Problem: Breakouts
Oily skin can often times lead to embarrassing breakouts. Nip them in the bud with this on-the-go trick from Katz. “While the sun helps dry out pimples, sweat brings them out. Keep some cotton in your purse and moisten the cotton during the day to pat off excess oil.”
Problem: Running Makeup
Looking your best in extreme heat conditions can be impossible! “Heat makes it harder for makeup, especially eye makeup, to stay put,” says Katz. “For liner, use pencil and brush on some eye shadow to seal in the color over the pencil. To do this, dip a slanted brush in water, pat the brush in eyeshadow and draw a line over the eye pencil.”