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How to prep your skin before make-up

by Professional Beauty India

Skincare is the basis of great make-up. Find out how to prep the skin before putting on make-up for impressive results.

Maintaining healthy and beautiful skin is never hard. Even in the case of prepping your skin before make-up, it is not as difficult as you might believe. The first thing that you need to do is a shower and cleanse your face. You can also use aloe vera and an antibacterial body wash before applying moisturiser with SPF on your face. For work-appropriate make-up, apply a primer for longer wear and set it with a powder foundation to keep the game going!

4 things for skin prep
Taking care of your skin is the only way to maintain a healthy appearance. There are many things you can do to help make your complexion radiant for the day:

  • You must wash and hydrate your face before applying any make-up
  • Wear SPF sunscreen every single day
  • Be sure to wear moisturiser at all times, even if it feels humid outside
  • Don’t forget to spend time without make-up on days when you aren’t going out. It can help diminish any redness or blemishes that have developed after a long stint wearing make-up.

Make-up Artist Ashima Kapoor recommends using a sheet mask before applying makeup. The mask hydrates the skin and gives an inherent glow. She further suggests using Smashbox Primer Oil. “It is highly hydrating, giving the skin a dewy appearance and helping the make-up last longer,” she says.

Cleanse, Exfoliate, Hydrate
Make-up fans should always make sure that their liquid lipstick can stay in place for the long haul. They should first do a thorough skin regimen such as exfoliating to remove dead skin cells, applying moisturiser and serum treatments, eating less sugar or dairy products, and increasing water intake. After their skin has a healthy dose of hydration, they can have fun with different makeup looks needed for the day.

Foundation prep
Make-up can make your skin look flawless, but you’re more likely to look better with a good prepping face. Apply your foundation several minutes before makeup so you get the full effects. Exfoliate and moisturise your skin for an even luminous result. Put powder all over for shiny skin, then use moisturiser to fill in any dry parts of your skin. Last is translucent setting spray – to create a shine-free finish! Ashima further suggests using illuminators before foundation for a luminous appearance.

Glycolic acid peel
Playing sports is tough on the skin, and other people in the game edit while you’re at it. Those tiny pricks, unexpected rolls and bumps, and sweat can take a huge toll on what should be a healthy one. Consider using a bi-weekly glycolic acid peel to detoxify and moisturise skin before makeup. The procedure can restore your healthy glow by removing clogged pores and cleaning dead or dry cells on the surface of your skin.

Skin treatments
Soften and brighten your skin with good lifestyle habits and a combination of antioxidant-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits and green tea. One of the best ways to fight against dark spots is to ensure that you get enough sleep so that your body has time to repair-deficient or damaged cells gradually, without leaving them with dark circles visible under the eyes area. Regular exercise also has amazing advantages on the skin!

Moisturiser prep
To keep your skin looking bright and smooth, you will have to prep your skin before makeup. Moisturiser for all skin types is essential to seal in moisture, prevent premature ageing and rejuvenate dry skin. It also prevents breakouts from occurring from over-exfoliation and can seal in the anti-aging benefits of taking care of your face and being diligent about removing dead skin cells with gentle cleansers like a water-based one.

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