Beauty Buzz – Page 6 – PRIIA® Cosmetics

Body Acne- Part 1

For many women, acne breakouts in areas other than the face are a major problem. From the back and chest to the rear, shoulders, and beyond, body acne can cause feelings of insecurity as well as wardrobe limitations. Since Spring is already here, many women are already out shopping for the latest in warm weather…

Are You “Warm” or “Cool”?

The question, "Am I warm or cool?" is probably one of the most frequently asked questions by women when it comes to makeup and wardrobe color choices. Over the years, there's many myths about how to answer this question, such as looking at the color of the veins on the underside of your forearm. However, there's…

Teens, Dairy Products & Acne- Is There A Connection?

In past posts, I've already debunked the myths that sugar and chocolate cause acne. According to dermatologists, genetics and hormonal fluctuations are what determines if a person will develop acne, hence the tendency to occur at the onset of and during puberty. But, what about dairy products? Is there a link between this food group…

PRIIA Cosmetics Approved For PETA’s Caring Consumer Program!

I am so excited to share this news with you! Last week, PRIIA Cosmetics was approved to be a part of PETA’s Caring Consumer program. We are also an official licensee for their CRUELTY FREE logo. As the president of PRIIA Cosmetics, I have taken an oath and signed a statement of assurance that my…

Does Sugar Cause Acne?

A simple adjustment in your diet may help reduce the occurrence of acne flareups; especially before a big event like a wedding. Sugar itself DOES NOT cause acne but what it does do is cause an increased insulin response in the body which sets off a whole chain of events to occur. With a large spike of insulin,…

Do Pores Open and Close?

This morning I was inspired to write a post about pores and if it’s possible for them to open and close. The inspiration came from a friend who asked me if getting a facial would help ‘open her blocked pores’. It was at that moment when the light bulb went off over my head. I decided it…

Skin Care Quick Tip: Don’t Waste Your Moisturizer or SPF!

The other day I was at my friend's house and she was putting on her makeup, etc. as we were chatting. I noticed after she applied her moisturizer with SPF, she wiped off the excess product that was on her hands onto a paper towel. Waste Not – Want Not Immediately I yelled, "Why did you…

Skin Care Quick Tip: Winter Skin & Hot Water

As an esthetician, one of the most common complaints I hear in the cold winter months is that a client's skin feels dry, tight and dehydrated. One of the biggest culprits for skin feeling this way is that because it's colder outside, we tend to take hotter showers and baths. The hotter the water and the higher…

How To Keep Your Makeup From Changing Colors

Has this ever happened to you? You apply the right shade of makeup foundation in the morning and by the afternoon it's a different color? It's happened to me and it's frustrating to say the least. There can be several reasons why this happens but the biggest reason is that you may have oily skin all…

Your Skin Type Versus Your Skin Condition- Part 1

As the seasons begin to change in my part of the country, I always notice that my skin likes to start misbehaving to some degree. It seems to act up more so in the summer and then again as the seasons transition into winter. My skin type is oily and boy does it seem to have…