Lighten up: Less is always better in the summer
Switch to a tinted moisturizer; it will feel lighter while still providing plenty of coverage
If you do not want to give up your favorite foundation, then apply it with a damp sponge to help sheer it out so it wont be too heavy
Consider oil-free primers that go on after moisturizer and before makeup
Applying a thin coat of primer creates a barrier on the skins surface locking in the moisture and keeping it separate from your makeup
Getting rid of excess oil helps a lot. Keep blotting papers in your handbag; they work great for quick touch-ups throughout the day
If your makeup still disappears in the afternoon, try applying extra concealer over any remaining makeup, adding it where you really need it like on blemishes or the red areas around your nose, then blend in well
Solutions for runny eye makeup:
In hot weather skip the mascara on your lower lashes, or switch to a waterproof version mascara
Powders or eye shadows applied with a brush will last longer than cream or pencil liners
Use eye primer, just a very think amount on the lid and a little under the lower lashes
Solutions for over-bronzing:
The idea behind bronzing is to get a fresh, subtle glow
To avoid bronzer overload, choose a pinkish shade or one with several different colors that you swirl together with a brush for the most natural look
When you apply, use a big, fluffy brush (the smaller, stiff brushes will deposit color too quickly and heavily)
Add only a little bronzer at a time
If you have gone overboard with the bronzer, take a clean brush and swipe it over your face. The bristles will pick up some of the extra color
Wipe the brush on a towel and repeat until you have successfully de-bronzed
Solutions for Sunburn:
A minimum of SPF 30 sunscreen should be used every day
Be sure to use enough
Apply every two hours
It takes one ounce to cover the entire body
Treat a true sunburn with ice and cold compresses because it really is a first-degree burn
Take nonsteroidal pain reliever and use 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to cut down the inflammation and pain
Solutions for back blemishes:
Prevent them by sticking to a regular cleansing and treating regimen
Wash daily with a benzoly peroxide or salicylic acid enriched cleanser
Use a specially formulated scrub once or twice a week to really unclog pores
A leave-on treatment applied day and night should help clear up existing blemishes
Source: Hertzig A. Your Summer Fix-It Guide. Good Housekeeping [serial online]. July 2007;245(4):65. Available from: MAS Ultra - School Edition, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 4, 2008.
