Antibiotics for Treating Acne: A Closer Look
More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some point in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne has now hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a…
Read MoreBest Bridal Makeup Tips!
Are you getting married soon? Are you a bridesmaid in a wedding? Do you know someone who is getting married? Are you doing the makeup for a bride and/or her bridal party? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you’ll want to take notes. I’m about to share with you some of…
Read MoreAdvanced Mineral Makeup Techniques For The FACE
Learn easy ways to sculpt your face shape using advanced mineral makeup techniques Enjoy! There are 9 basic facial shapes: Round, Square, Heart, Pear/Triangle, Oblong, Rectangle, Diamond, Inverted Triangle, Oval. An oval-shaped face is considered the perfect facial shape. It’s easy to achieve an oval-shaped face with nothing more than foundation and powder. Sculpting the…
Read MoreHow to Cover a Blemish with PRIIA’s Loose Mineral Foundation
Picture this… You’re getting ready to go out for a night on the town when you discover a large, red pimple smack in the middle of your nose. You frantically search your makeup bag for your handy-dandy PRIIA face concealer only to realize you’re all out. All you have is your PRIIA loose mineral foundation. What’s a…
Read MoreCan Oily Skin Be Dry At The Same Time?
True or False: Oily skin be also be dry at the same time. Answer: True. The dryness that is felt is actually dehydration which is a skin condition (not a skin type). The surface of the skin is lacking water. This condition is usually caused by using and over cleaning with harsh soaps, too much sun…
Read MoreBeauty True or False: Oily Skin Needs LESS Moisture Than Dry Skin Part 2
In my last post, I asked, “Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than dry skin types?” The answer to this question is NO. I can also say the answer is FALSE if I were making the statement that oily skin needs less moisture than dry skin. Oil and water levels within the skin are 2 very…
Read MoreBeauty True or False: Oily Skin Needs LESS Moisture Than Dry Skin- Part 1
What do you think about this common skin care question: Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than drier skin types? Leave your answer in the comments box below. Thanks! I’ll reveal the truth in my next post.
Read MoreProbiotics: A Possible Cure for Acne?
Probiotics are microbes which are "good" bacteria that help to balance the body and can be found in foods such as yogurt and milk. Probiotics are also available in supplement form such as Acidophillus tablets. Typically, probiotics are used to treat wide variety of digestive and gastrointestinal issues, however, lately they are being looked at…
Read MorePRIIA Cosmetics Receives an Award from PETA
I had a big smile on my face the other day when I opened the large envelope that had come from PETA– People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The envelope contained a certificate of appreciation for the fact that PRIIA Cosmetics is a part of PETA’s Caring Consumer Program and DOES NOT test on animals…
Read MoreBeauty Quick Tip: What To Do When You’ve Applied Too Much Blush
We've all done it. Gotten a little too over-zealous with the blush. Before you know it, our cheek color application is making us look like we've gotten a slap across the face. Ouch! What's the best way to deal with this makeup mistake? It's easy! Instead of trying to rub away excess product and pigment which will…
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