The WORST Skin Advice

Originally published as The WORST Skin Advice from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

1. Use lemons to remove blackheads
Are you desperately trying to get rid of blackheads? Here’s one method we really hope you never try: lemon juice. The powers of lemons to reduce blackheads, lighten discoloration, and exfoliate skin are touted throughout the internet.

Silver Powder for Blackheads

People, hear us: do not believe everything you read on the internet (except for everything you read on this blog, of course!). Pure lemon juice is much too harsh to put directly on your skin; it will compromise your skin’s natural protective barrier against acne-causing bacteria and aging free radicals. Also, it will make your skin more sensitive to sun damage.

For blackheads, try an oil-absorbing powder designed to naturally treat blackheads by getting to the basic cause of the problem: pores clogged with excess oil. Our Silver Powder is a favorite for reducing blackheads and soaking up excess oil.

2. Skin should feel tight and squeaky after cleansing.
Squeaky skin? Not this again! Even if you have oily skin, you never want your skin to feel tight, dry, or ‘squeaky’ clean after cleansing. Instead, it should feel healthy and soft after you wash, NOT dry or tight.

Here’s how to find the perfect cleanser for your skin.

 

Our favorite exfoliant for acne breakouts.

3. Exfoliate acne with a scrub
We LOVE facial scrubs (I mean, have you seen our new Botanical Exfoliating Scrub? Amazing!), but if you’re currently experiencing an acne breakout, chill out with the scrubbing for a moment. Why? Because it will only serve to aggravate acne, exacerbate redness, and potentially tear at acne blemishes.

Instead, exfoliate with a chemical exfoliant, like Glycolic Acid. We like to swap out our usual cleanser for the Glycolic Foaming Cleanser twice a week.

 

Originally published as The WORST Skin Advice from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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How To Look Better In Pictures

Originally published as How To Look Better In Pictures from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

My wedding is coming up soon, and we just interviewed our photographer. She gave us some tips to help my fiancée and I look our best in our wedding pictures! Here goes:

• First, take a look at your favorite pictures of yourself and try to spot the patterns—do you look best from one side? I know I do! Get to know your best angles and work them.
• Facing the camera dead-on rarely looks good (unless your face is super-model symmetrical!)
• Fill in your eyebrows. If your brows are sparse or very light-colored, they’ll end up looking non-exist in your photos. A little extra oomph will help your eyes stand out and will frame your face.
• Stay away from ‘sparkle.’ It’s not your friend in pictures and will make you look greasy, not luminous. Subtle shimmer to highlight your brow bone and cheekbones are a definite yes. Sparkle shadow/liner/blush? Not so much.
• Be in lots of pictures. The more photos that are taken of you, the more likely you’ll find some that you like!
• Face your light source straight-on so it highlights your face and doesn’t create strange shadows.

And here’s one piece of advice from us: Mix a bit of the Special Healing Powder into your face powder to help tone down redness and cut shine. You don’t want to have shiny skin in your pictures!

 

Originally published as How To Look Better In Pictures from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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‘Shipping Our Favorite OTPs!

Originally published as ‘Shipping Our Favorite OTPs! from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Apparently there’s this thing called “OTP” – an acronym for “one true pairing” – that the TV-savvy crowd know all about.

“OTPs” are all about “shipping” your favorite characters. Popular OTPs, for example, include: Harry Potter and Hermione Granger (Harry Potter); Katniss and Peeta (The Hunger Games); Rory and Logan (The Gilmore Girls); and April and Andy (Parks and Recreation).

But TV, Schmee-V. Let me tell you about my favorite OTPs, hashtag #relationshipgoals.

Drying Mask + Healing and Soothing Mask

Why They Work: Ah, the power couple! Call it the Brangelina of skin care products if you will. Together, the two to help achieve a clearer, balanced complexion: the Drying Mask helps to decongest and clarify troubled areas, whereas the Healing and Soothing Mask helps calm any irritation while restoring hydration to skin.

Botanical Exfoliating Scrub + Silver Powder

Why They Work: Blackheads got you bad? Try this complexion-perfecting combo. Polish away pore-clogging buildup with our (new!) Botanical Exfoliating Scrub and follow with a light dusting of our Silver Power to help draw blackheads, excess oil, and other impurities from the skin. Rinse, tone, moisturize, and voila – you’ve got yourself a refreshed complexion.

A.H.A. Botanical Body Soap + Special Cleansing Lotion “O”

Why They Work: Body acne doesn’t stand a chance with these two in your arsenal. Exfoliating, fresh fruit extracts found in our AHA Botanical Body Soap help refresh and breakdown pore-clogging oil and buildup. Follow with our Special Cleansing Lotion “O” – a unique toner formulated specifically for the chest and back only – to help banish breakouts on the back, chest, and shoulders.

Peptide Renewal Cream + Peptide Renewal Serum

Why They Work: Our Peptide Renewal Cream & Serum are each formulated with advanced peptides and youth-boosting botanicals to target visible signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture, and loss of elasticity. Each is powerful on their own but paired up, you’ve got the ultimate anti-aging duo that helps recover a firmer, more youthful complexion.

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What are YOUR One True Pairings?

Originally published as ‘Shipping Our Favorite OTPs! from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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Acne-Prone? Uber Oily? Sensitive? We Have A Solution!

Originally published as Acne-Prone? Uber Oily? Sensitive? We Have A Solution! from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

Summer’s nice and all, but when it’s 90+ degrees, humid, and there’s not a lick of ice water (or ice cream) to be had, things can get pretty ugly, fast.

Lucky for all of us there’s this pot of gold—and it’s magic.

Okay fine. So our Special Healing Powder isn’t exactly gold… It’s better. Specially formulated for oily, troubled skin, this unique powder features Kaolin and Calcium Carbonate to help draw out impurities and absorb excess shine, while Zinc Oxide (known for its astringent and soothing properties) helps to clarify skin. Got problem skin? No problem. This combination of powerful oil-absorbing and naturally astringent ingredients helps:

• Fight T-zone shine;
• De-grease slick complexions;
• Clarify oily, acne-prone or acne-erupted skin;
• Decongest pores; and
• Soothe irritated skin.

Pretty incredible, right?

Plus, it’s finely milled for smooth application and seamless blending. Use it as…

1. An all-over powder, directly on skin, to help absorb excess oil and control shine throughout the day. Simply dust a light amount to your T-zone areas, or all over if needed. (This product applies colorless, btw!)
2. A mattifying powder, over makeup to lock everything in place and control shine. Or, mix a small amount into your favorite loose powder to help stay shine-free throughout the day.
3. A body acne treatment. Dust on the back, chest, or shoulder on areas that are oily, acne-prone, or acne-erupted.
4. A spot treatment. Use a Q-tip to apply the powder directly to pimples to help absorb impurities and encourage healing.
5. A soothing, post-wax or shave treatment. Use a clean brush to lightly powder post-waxed or shaved skin.

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What do YOU use our Special Healing Powder for?

 

Originally published as Acne-Prone? Uber Oily? Sensitive? We Have A Solution! from the Mario Badescu Skin Care Blog.

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