My Top 5 FAQ About Beauty

1. What is the best acne spot treatment?- Kate Somerville Eradicate is the best spot treatment for a zit. I personally like Sulfur based spot treatments, and this product contains that. I also apply a dab of Neosporin on any zits, because it is an antibiotic and scar preventer. It works wonders!!

2. How can you make hair grow faster?- On average, hair grows at a rate of 6 inches per year, if you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Besides that, you can take supplements like Biotin, Niacin, or basic hair supplements available at most health food stores. Also, I do a scalp treatment on occasion, 6-9 drop of eucalyptus oil massaged into the scalp and left on over night. You can feel it tingle, and the Australian women believe it stimulates hair growth!

3. Whats your favorite foundation?- I typically don't wear foundation, but occasionally I will. I really love Stila One Step Makeup (primer, foundation and powder in one.) I also really love Chanel Vitalumiere foundation, which gives my skin flawless coverage and a beautiful glow.

4. How can I get rid of acne scars?- It depends on whether they are pitted scars or hyperpigmentation. If they are pitted scars, you will need to get regular peels and microdermabrasion treatments from your dermatologists or local skin clinic. If your scars are more severe, you may need to consider more intense facial laser treatments.

If your scars are reddish or purple, this is typically a bruising that hyperpigments due to sun exposure. Be sure you are wearing SPF 30 everyday, exfoliating 3 times and week, and using at home facial peels once a week. Creams that contain ingredients like Kojic Acid, Arbutin, or Vitamin C can help fade the scarring. If the red spot is relatively new, you can treat it with Arnica Cream (available at Jurlique.com.) Arnica cream is said to relieve bruising, and is typically reccomended for post surgery clients. If scarring is more significant, you can have your doctor prescribe Hydroquinone, which when applied, over time to the pigmentated areas, will bleach them.

5. How can I get rid of blackheads- Blackheads typically occur on the nose and chin area, and occasionally on the cheeks. Using a Retinol or Retin-A at night before bed will help clean out your pores, among its many other benefits. Proper cleansing and regular exfoliation will also help clean out the pores. Try using the Clarisonic Mia, every night before bed. This sonic cleansing system will effectively erradicate blackheads.

5 Skin Myths

1. Shaving makes hair grow back thicker: This is actually un-true. What you see is actually an optical illusion of blunt hair growing from the hair shaft.

2. Sleeping in my makeup isn't bad: All makeup, no matter how natural, can clog your pores if left on during sleep. Never forget to take off your makeup before hitting the sack.

3. Only expensive products work: Although I prefer higher end products, not all of them deliver results. Look for products that have been time tested. You can find effective products without breaking the bank.

4. I can get a base tan at the salon and prevent burning at the beach: Any visible color on the skin is actually a sign of damaged skin. Avoid tanning and always protect with sunscreen. Use fake bake instead of tanning and you will thank me in twenty years!

5. My skin will age according to my genetics: Your skin may or may not age according to your genetics. There are multiple factors that contribute to the aging of skin. Smoking, sun-bathing, and overall lifestyle can make a huge difference on how your skin ages. Ultimately, your lifestyle choices are a huge contributer to how your skin will age.