01.21.2011
Reader Question: How do I get rid of embarassing blackheads?

Question: I need your beauty help! So embarassing, I have so many blackheads- more than I’ve ever had!  Nobody can see them, obvi, unless they are close up and personal but I feel gross.  What do I do?  Do I need a facial???  I’ve never had one!- “S”

Hi “S”!

I feel your pain.  I get tiny little blackheads on my nose that only I can see but it drives me nuts!  The best (and easiest) thing to do is to yes, get a facial.  The facialist will use a special tool to clear out the blackhead bacteria and while it is a little uncomfortable (especially around the nose area), it’s totally worth it.  Once you’re “cleaned out” you should use a blackhead specific product that also helps to minimize pore size.  Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Blackhead and Oil Remover is, in one word, a-mazing.  It’s formulated with alpha and beta hydroxy acids that help loosen blackheads while absorbing excess oils from your pores, preventing new blackheads from forming.

As far as facials, you don’t need to go anywhere fancy just for a good extraction.  I’d suggest checking out SpaFinder.com and finding a semi-decent spa that has good reviews.

Good luck, girl- let me know how it goes. =)

xo,

Jamie

 

 

 

08.04.2010
Three Questions With Liz Earle

So I had the pleasure of attending a beauty press event for Liz Earle a few years back and I have to admit that after hearing her speak, I developed a small girl crush on the skincare mogul. Liz Earle products are smart, point and case.  Each ingredient (nearly all fair-trade) are thought out and serve a unique purpose and really, what more can you ask for with your skincare products?  Liz did me the honor of answering three questions which I happily share with you, my readers.

Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own skincare line?

A: Know your subject inside and out, upside down and back again.  There is so much of value to learn, and going into something without heaps of research and genuine knowledge is not a good idea.  “Crawl, walk, run” is my motto and it basically means don’t rush anything and take your time to make sure that everything you do is right to everyone involved.

Q: If you could give your 24-year-old self any advice, what would it be?

A: I would tell myself to use a skincare routine which is simple, dependable and effective, and cleanse, tone and moisturize twice a day.  Skincare should be a fuss-free pampering experience – and it shouldn’t cost the earth either.  As a life-long sufferer of eczema, I had tried just about every skincare range on the market before co-founding the Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare range.  If I could tell my 24-year-old self one more thing, it would be to use a skincare range packed with botanicals, herbs, plant oils and vitamins. (It’s a shame I don’t have a time machine!)

Q: What do you see as the next big trend in skincare?

A: An interesting trend that I have noticed developing momentum within the beauty industry is a focus on back to basics, high performance skincare.  With an emphasis on cleanse, tone, moisturize, and a focus on products which offer double dosage properties.  Many of our customers contact us to tell us that they love our range so much because our products are mult-purpose essentials.  For example, our Cleanse & Polish removes every trace of makeup (even on the eye area), cleaning the skin and gently exfoliating all in one simple pump.  I think multi-tasking skincare is going to continue to thrive.

 

To learn more about Liz and her product line, check out LizEarle.com.

01.07.2010
Reader Question: Help! My hands are super chapped!

Q: Hi Jamie, I live in New York and for some reason, this winter has wreaked havoc on my hands.  Can you recommend a good moisturizer that’s also easy to carry around?  you rock!  A

A: Hi A!  Great question and I have only one answer for you.  Aquaphor Healing Ointment from Eucerin.  Seriously, this is the only product that actually really keeps my dry skin moisturized.  I actually just used half a tube of this stuff while I was home in New York for the holidays!  You can use it on your hands but I actually love it for my lips and the skin around my nostrils as well (which get super dry from the sniffles).  It comes in a big tub or in a small travel tube so you can keep one at home and carry the tube around with you.  Hope this helps you- let me know!

xo, Jamie

 

10.28.2009
Reader Question: What’s a great (and cheap) face wash for acne-prone skin?

So I’ve been getting a lot of questions about skincare lately.  My reader, “C”, says:

Hi Jamie,

I loooove your blog!  You always feature amazing products!  Lately I’ve been breaking out a lot but I’m completely broke.  What’s a good face wash for my skin if I break out a lot?

Personally, I’m a believer that a classic is a classic for a reason.  Neutrogena’s Oil-Free Acne Wash is a long time favorite of beauty editors, bloggers and consumers alike.  The packaging isn’t pretty or flashy but this stuff really does the trick with it’s pimple-fighting ingredients like 2% salicylic acid.  Even though most acne fighting products are made to destroy oil and will usually dry out the skin, my normally dry skin stayed moisturized and zit-free while using this.  However, the trick to fighting acne is finding a good skincare regimen and STICKING to it.  So C, if you decide you like the Oil-Free Acne Wash, make sure you use it consistently to see results!  Good luck and let me know how it goes. =)

Xo,

Jamie

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