December 21st, 2011
Tags: Skincare
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10 Easy Tricks for Flawless Skin

Follow these DIY tips to keep your complexion glowing and gorgeous this winter.

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5). Easy On The Exfoliation
"I'm not crazy about scrubs because clients abuse them," says Czech. "They go crazy with them and it results in tons of broken capillaries. If you just use a cleanser and washcloth to wash your face every night, that's enough exfoliation."

6). Banish Blemishes
When rogue pimples pop up, Czech turns to Protective Nourishment's Pumpkin Peel to treat them. The pumpkin in the mask reacts to your skin's natural enzymes to help dissolve blemishes, instead of drying them out. Czech dabs it on pimples as an overnight spot treatment and says it "works the fastest in my experience on breakouts and blemishes."

7). Make Your Own Makeup
Skip the pricy tinted moisturizers and make your own instead. Czech combines a few drops of an oil-based foundation with a moisturizer to create a custom-blended tinted moisturizer. She likes Babor Age Conceal Foundation and Nude Moisture Balance. Since the foundation has an oil base, Czech says it will keep skin dewy and not show any imperfections. "Skin looks unhealthy with a powder finish. Dewy always looks younger and healthier," she says.

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8). Eye-Opening Treatments
If puffy eyes are a problem, Czech recommends putting a cold (damp) tea bag on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Tea is a diruetic, so it draws the water out and reduces puff. You can also put cucumber slices on your eyes — they have de-puffing properties and will create a temporary lightening effect. According to Czech, there's unfortunately no real cure for dark circles. "Your eye area is the thinnest part of your facial skin, and the darkness is caused by veins. It's something you are born with and can't really alter. You can make sure it doesn't get any worse by getting enough sleep and finding time each day, to relax."

9). Reduce Redness
If dry, irritated skin has given you a flaky, flared-up look, Czech says she swears by Bag Balm to help get rid of redness. "It's perfect for your nose, feet, eyelids — any dry spots or even eczema. It has lanolin in it, so it protects your skin from oxygenation and helps it heal."

10). Show Your Lips Some Love
Czech says it's important not to forget about your lips. As they flake and get drier, it creates a kind of callus on your lip and nothing will be able to penetrate the skin to heal it. Keep your pout in tip-top shape with a DIY lip exfoliator — combine coconut oil or Vaseline with a scoop of sugar and rub it on your lips. Sugar is a natural humectant and will help keep moisture within the skin long after you wipe it off. If your lips have already started cracking, Czech says to add a drop of honey to the cracks to help heal and soothe.

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