How to Determine Your True Skin Type
If a product… stings and burns…it’s not a fit for your skin and can make you think your skin is a sensitive skin type when maybe the product is an irritating one. The exception is using an acid serum where it specifically indicates that a stinging sensation is to be expected. SD Alcohol 40 (commonly used in toners and astringents) and synthetic fragrance added to skin care products are common causes of skin sensitivity. The Renée Rouleau products do not use these ingredients. Read: When is it Okay for My Skin Care Products to Tingle? leaves a greasy residue…it’s not a fit for your skin and now you might think you’re an oily skin type when a moisturizer is actually too rich and greasy for you. Your skin can only absorb so much and the rest sits on top leading to suffocated, clogged skin… Read more December 6, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Test Your Knowledge with Renée’s Skin Care Quiz!
Question #1: What percentage more of sun protection does an SPF #30 give compared to an SPF #15? 2% (1 point) Question #2:To provide maximum skin hydration, after washing your face, when should you apply an alcohol-free toner or moisturizer? Within 1 minute (1 point) November 28, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Save Your Skin from Your Man’s Stubble!
If possible, prior to kissing, put a good, rich moisturizer on the face to provide a protective barrier to lessen skin irritation. However, putting on moisturizer prior to kissing is not always practical, so the best thing is to focus on calming the skin after the fact. Post-kisses, use a moisturizer that’s not only deeply moisturizing, but one that contains lipid-rich oils, which can help repair the moisture barrier of the skin like Renée Rouleau Phytolipid Comfort Cream… Read more November 23, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Six French Beauty Tips
So here are my six favorite French beauty tips. French Beauty Tip #1: Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Whenever I’m in France, I’m always struck by the fact that I see so few people (both teens and adults alike) with acne. I have to believe this is due to the lower stress and less junk food lifestyle they live, as compared to Americans. My French nephew visited us over Halloween, and while he thoroughly enjoyed this American tradition, his parents were very strict in not letting him indulge in all the Halloween candy, whereas American parents may have been more lenient. The French love eating, and put a focus on preparing rich, delicious foods, but they eat smaller portions and don’t overindulge, which is why you’ll see less problems with obesity over there. I do believe that to a certain extent you are what you eat, and eating a healthy, well-balanced diet can make you look and feel your best. Read: How Does a Vegan Diet Affect the Skin? French Beauty Tip #2: Wash your face every night – faithfully… Read more November 21, 2011 by Renée Rouleau 17 Skin Care How-To’s
How To Prevent Summer Sun Spots How to Apply Sunscreen to the Face and Neck How to Care for Your Troubled Skin How to Care for Your Acne Scars How to Make Your Exfoliating Acid Serum Multitask How Do I Get Rid of Broken Capillaries? How to Keep A Cosmetic Procedure a Secret How to Get Rid of Mosquito Bite Scars… Read more November 18, 2011 by Renée Rouleau |
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