A Fresh Spring Look to Dark Brown Skin

A fresh spring look can the be perfect way to welcome warmer weather and a little change in your routine.  If you have beautiful dark skin, it's only a matter of choosing the right colors and applying them properly to show off your stunning skin.

1. Apply a light coat of foundation- don't go overboard, just a quick application to keep things natural and simple.

Try Makari's Liquid Foundation, here:

2. Choose a deep pink or burgundy shade of blush if you have dark brown skin. This will show off your deep undertones. Starting with the apples of your cheeks, lightly brush it out under your cheekbones on each side to add more definition.

To enhance your cheekbones, use Makari's Make-up Brush:

 

3. And now for your eyes. Since you are keeping the rest of your look simple, focus on enhancing your eyes. To bring out the gold undertones of brown skin, choose a golden-hued eyeshadow.

Now it's time to play up those pretty peepers. Finish off with a light coat of black mascara.

4. Now your lips need a light coat of lip gloss to polish off your look and plump your pout -- which is something no girl is going to complain about. Choose a flavored gloss in strawberry or peach. Just don't eat it.

How to Remove Make-up

You can artfully apply makeup, and you know that stay-put makeup can keep your face looking fresh all day and evening. But then you get to the bathroom at night and must vigilantly remove all the makeup. What's the best way to do it?

Eyes

Creamy eye shadows, liquid liners and waterproof mascaras are difficult to remove. Try soaking cotton pads in a gentle eye makeup remover and hold the pads over closed lids for about a minute. Then gently wipe away the makeup without pulling and tugging the skin around your eyes. 

Makari has a very gentle make-up remover perfect for hard to remove eye make-up, face foundation, and lipsticks:

Lips

Your signature red stay-put lipstick keeps your pout delectably kissable all day, but can pose some hazards to your sheets and pillows. Warm water will not do the trick for long-wear lipsticks.  Soak a cotton pad in a gentle makeup remover and dab your lips until the lipstick comes off.

Face

You will definitely need Makari's Make-up Remover! Pour a quarter-sized amount into your palm and carefully dab the remover onto your forehead, temples, cheeks and chin -- and work the remover into the rest of your face, without pulling or tugging at the skin. Then apply a warm, wet washcloth over your face for one minute to allow the steam to work with the remover. Then gently pull the washcloth away while wiping off the makeup. Follow with a normal facial cleanser.

Makari's Deep Cleansing Lotion removes all dirt, grime, and makeup off your face:

The Danger of Hydroquinone

Makari strives to develop the highest quality products using the safest ingredients possible. Something we pride ourselves on is our Hydroquinone-free products which provide smooth, even toned, flawless skin without any harmful chemicals.

Hydroquinone is a chemical used in some skin care products that causes depigmentation. It has been found to be so dangerous that it has been banned in most countries in Europe, the FDA has proposed a ban on it in the United States, and they have also named it as a possible carcinogen (although sufficient tests have not been done to prove these claims). Makari products give you an alternative to Hydroquinone and provide a safe and natural way to care for your skin and to keep it fresh and beautiful.

Click here to try some of Makari's Hydroquinone-free products!

Look Fabulous in Your 30s

Here are a few techniques to keep your skin looking great, flawless and sexy.

- Use a facial scrub to whisk away those dead skin cells which are making your complexion dull and lackluster.

Try Makari's Clarifying Scrubbing Cream:

- Under-eye bags and circles make you look older and tired. Laser treatments and a better diet can remove circles. Some good sleep using an elevated pillow helps to drain retained fluid under your eyes, leaving the area underneath your eyes flat and looking good.

- Stress and hormonal imbalances can cause acne to recur. Practicing stress-relieving exercises and good face care can help make those bumps disappears.  Consult with a doctor if you still have the blemishes. Some health conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, could be the culprit.

Love,

Makari

Developing a Great Skin Care Routine - Morning and Night

Your skin is one of your best assets, so a good morning and evening routine will pay off with beautiful skin, so matter how busy you are. No idea where to start? Don't worry, we've outlined it for you below and given you some Makari products which should do the trick:

Cleanse

Give you skin a good clean, so matter if it is oil, dry or combination. Daily dirt, sweat and natural oils gather on your skin, clogging pores and leaving you with an unnatural sheen. A gentle skin cleanser works well for all skin types. You don't want to scrub your healthy skin, but rather take off the dirt from the surface so it doesn't get into your pores.

Caviar Clarifying Gel

Deep Cleansing Lotion

Exfoliate

Skin regenerates itself and grows new cells every day. But that means that about 30,000 - 40,000 skin cells are left behind on the surface. (Ewww!!) Exfoliating with a mild scrub twice a week at night keeps your skin looking and feeling healthy.

Clarifying Scrubbing Cream

Moisturize

Your morning and night routines should include moisturizer. When applying the right moisturizer for your skin, tap it around your face with your pinkie. Pay special attention to the delicate eye areas. Don’t tug or you will make more wrinkles.

Body Beautifying Cream

Moisturize Internally

Getting enough rest, exercising several times a week and drinking those glasses of water give your skin a healthy glow.

Love,
Team Makari

ADULT ACNE: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

Acne can be a real problem for adults, especially women, who are more likely than men to have acne that continues into adulthood.

There are two types of adult acne:

• Persistent acne. This is acne you have beyond your mid-20s. It is usually on the lower face, especially around the mouth, along the jawline, and on the chin. Unlike the milder acne you may have had as a teenager, persistent acne often causes inflamed pimples and deep-seated nodules or cysts — painful lesions that often lead to scarring.
• Late-onset acne. Even if you sailed through adolescence with nary a zit, you can first develop acne as late as 30, 40, or even during menopause. Late-onset acne can be just as severe as persistent acne, and can affect the chest and back as well as the face.

The Causes of Adult Acne
Acne happens when oil glands secrete too much sebum, a natural moisturizer in your skin. When your pores become clogged with excessive amounts of sebum and skin cells, an infection-causing bacterium can start growing, resulting in acne.

• Medications. Some birth-control pills can help control acne — but others can make it worse. Some other common triggers are  medications used to treat epilepsy and depression.
• Genetics. 50% of adults with acne have at least one first-degree relative (a parent, sibling, or child) who has acne.
• Hormones. Fluctuations in female hormones can cause breakouts. Some women develop late-onset acne when they stop taking birth-control pills that contain estrogen and progesterone. If you get pimples when you are stressed, it might be because of overproduction of testosterone.
• Skin and hair products. Some sunscreens, hair products, and cosmetics can promote "acne cosmetica." 

Prevention Strategies
Proper skin care is essential!

• Wash your face gently. Wash your entire face 2x a day with a mild soap. Be sure to wash after exercising.
• Protect your skin. Don't pop your pimples. Also use a non-comedogenic sunscreen of at least SPF 15

* Makari's Sulphur Soap and Anti Acne Regimen Kit works really well for people with acne:

Treatments
Adult acne is more difficult to resolve than teenage acne. There are some over the counter treatments, and if those don't work then consult a dermatologist. A prescription medication might work. Treatments can be very effective and resolve almost all cases of adult acne.

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