I was looking for a good foundation and I found one that everyone recommends! It is the Smashbox face primer. I REALLY want it..but I can’t afford it! I was looking and it said it contains a blend of vitamins A & E, grape seed extract, and green teareduces the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin with a velvety-smooth finish. It can be worn alone or under foundation to increase its longevity. I want a primer as close to this as possible. If you can find me one that has close to all of this…and it’sunder 20 dollars! I will love you! LOL No but you will get ten points!

Hey girl, the cheapest primer i could find that everyone raves about is the Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer. My friends use it and there skin glows, it does have a tint in it, but it blends nicely. On youtube you can search "Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer Reviews" and Im sure you will get tons of videos up there! On a side note is is $7.99 and sometimes when your local drugstore has deals you can even get it at a lower price. They sell it at ulta stores for $7.59 and CVS they sell it the cheapest for $7.29. The ingredients are:

Aqua/Water/Eau; Cyclopentasiloxane; Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate; Propylene Glycol; Phenyl Trimethicone; Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate; Dimethicone; Polyethylene; Talc; Dimethicone PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer; Magnesium Sulfate; Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer; Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer; Phenoxyethanol; Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone; Lecithin; Parfum/Fragrance; Silica Dimethyl Silylate; Methylparaben; Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Powder; Tocopheryl Acetate; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Propylparaben; Silica; Dipropylene Glycol; Tocopherol; Triethoxycaprylylsilane; BHT; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Benzyl Salicylate; Linalool; Geraniol; Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone; Citronellol; [May Contain/Peut Contenir +/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007)]

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What if I told you clear skin is possible, regardless of your age or the frequency of breakouts that you experience? Here, you can learn about the regimen that I recommend. You may be surprised by some of these suggestions, but believe me, they work.

Nutrition and Other Factors that Contribute to Breakouts

Recent studies have challenged the previously held concept that food or one’s diet does not acne. The cause of acne is not completely understood, but researchers have shown that there is a definition connection between increased breakouts and the consumption of certain foods. So, here’s a short list of common foods to avoid.

1. Rapidly digested carbohydrates; white bread, soft drinks, sweets, “junk food”
2. Dairy products, although you must be sure to get calcium from other sources

Be sure to take a good daily multi-vitamin. Low levels of vitamin A and E have been found in patients suffering from acne.

Soaps, shampoos and other personal care products often contain mineral oil, petrolatum or paraffin wax. These substances clog the pores and cause breakouts. Check the products you are currently using and replace them, if necessary.

Chlorine and other compounds that are present in tap-water can cause acne and blemishes. A good showerhead filter is one of the keys to clear skin.

Daily Cleansing

Dirt does not cause blemishes. That is a common misconception. Black heads are not a result of dirt blocking the pores. The pores have actually been clogged by dead skin cells. Normally, sebum secreted from the sebaceous glands within the pores, carries dead skin cells to the surface, where they are sloughed off. Sometimes this process does not work, as it should, because old built-up sebum or the unnatural oils mentioned above cause a blockage.

It is possible to prevent blemishes by avoiding the compounds mentioned above and washing with warm water to break up the oil. I don’t suggest exfoliating, because it causes inflammation. Inflammation is one of the factors that contribute to blemishes.

Bacteria in the pores are another contributing factor. But, most antibacterial soaps contain triclosan, which can also contribute to breakouts. For clear skin, the best choice is a natural anti-bacterial cleanser like manuka honey bars or tea tree oil.

Followed by a Non-Comedogenic Moisturizer

Non-comedogenic means something that does not clog the pores. You want to use a moisturizer for clear skin because your cleanser can cause excessive dryness, which causes premature aging. The best choices are moisturizers that contain all natural ingredients like vitamin E, grape seed oil and maracuja, a kind of passion fruit extract that balances sebum production, preventing the skin from becoming too dry or too oily.

Combined With an Occasional Deep Cleansing Mask

Make no mistake about it. A deep cleansing mask can be highly beneficial, as long as it contains the right ingredients. The ones that dry up on your face can further clog your pores. The ingredients to look for include the clay extracts kaolin and bentone gel. They absorb excessive oils and unclog the pores. They should be combined with ingredients such as macadamia oil, which prevents the clay from drying out. If you follow these suggestions for clear skin, I am sure that you will see a noticeable difference in a very short time.

To learn more about vitamins for healthy skin, and other incredible unique substances for natural healthy skin care, visit my website today.

Laurel Levine
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