Naples Makeup Artist Reveals Truth About Skin: Does Diet help?

As most of you probably know, many expert dermatologists say that diet and nutrition have absolutely NOTHING to do with your skin! I can't tell you how many dermatologists I've visited that told me if I eat fast food, chocolate and cookies every day my skin will remain the same. I knew there was something wrong with this so went on to do some research on the subject.
One of my all time favorite books on skin is Dr. Perricone's clear skin prescription and Perricone prescription. These books talk about diet and acne, wrinkles, rosacea, etc. He explains that the experiments & studies conducted with diet and skin are completely flawed and every dermatological school in the country is based off of misinformation about diet. There are foods that inflame the skin, and non-inflammatory foods that you should eat. Mostly the diet consists of many fruits, veggies, fish, eggs, and different seeds & spices that help skin. Not only will this diet calm redness, it will also help prevent against aging. Certain supplements should be taken as well. Go to any GNC and talk about the Perricone diet and they will point out anti-oxidant supplements for you.
As a Naples makeup artist I care deeply about my clients and people who read my blog. I do extensive research to support all of my findings and go off of personal experience. After the three day cleanse diet that Dr. Perricone mentions, you will feel and look much healthier. Look online for the Perricone three day program. Email me how this worked for you, I'd love to hear about your experience!

JPB
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Naples Makeup Artist Reviews Clarisonic Skincare Brush!

What is all this hype about the Clarisonic about?! What IS the Clarisonic some of you are wondering? This rechargeable battery operated skincare brush is one of the BEST inventions your skin has EVER experienced! Guys I am SO excited about this product! Being a Naples makeup artist I am approached daily with skincare problems and questions about how to constantly improve its appearance and reverse the damage. This product is one of the best things you can do to save your skin whether it's acne, wrinkles, enlarged pores, etc.

HOW IT WORKS:

All you have to do is use your favorite cleanser, whatever it may be, and in a circular motion run the brush gently across your face to cleanse. The Clarisonic's bristles move at about 300 times per second and clean 6 times more efficiently than normal washing!! This means that not only are you cleansing deep within the pores, you're also removing months of makeup, dirt, oil, etc. This helps your products work much better and increases the absorbency your skin has towards these products, whether they're anti-wrinkle or anti-breakout. Although expensive it is so worth the buy.

The brush is also a natural exfoliate so you don't even need to use a scrubber (in fact it's recommended that you don't use a scrub while using the brush). There are three different kinds of brushes for people with more durable skin to very sensitive skin types. This is a great product for men AND women who want to see improvement in their skin routine :). I highly recommend picking this up at your local dermatologist's office or Nordstrom.

JPB
Naples Makeup Artist & Skincare Professional
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Naples Makeup Artist Reviews Skincare: DO EXPENSIVE PRODUCTS WORK??

First Of All, I want to congratulate our winner of the Bobbi Brown Foundation!! I will be doing more contest giveaways shortly so stay tuned for more! :). As a Naples makeup artist, I am always approached with this question, "I am on a budget, how can I get top of the line products for my skin and still get results? Do high end skin care products really compare to CVS/drugstore brand or am I paying for a package?"

My answer is simple, RESEARCH YOUR INGREDIENTS! Depending on your skin type, drugstore brand may be just fine for you (oily, acne, normal). With these types of skin, a simple, non-fragrance cleanser will do the trick. Make sure when looking at high-end vs. drug store that you are careful to avoid cheap oils. Some oils can be good for your skin, but drugstore brand uses cheap ingredients that can irritate and harm the skin. Believe it or not there are different kinds of oils! Good and Bad! "Good" oils can seap into the skin hydrating and healing it, while bad oils simply lay on top of the skin irritating it and causing redness! Try Oil of Olay foaming face wash in the black and white bottle, soap & oil free and works great! If you have more serious issues with acne, a low budget but high end skincare line that works wonders is Mario Badesco. The cleansers, toners, moisturizers and drying lotion will heal your skin and prevent future breakouts.

For more mature skin, as I mentioned before it helps a lot to research your ingredients. For example, Garnier Nutrisse has a commercial out that claims to reduce wrinkles by 30%. That is nothing when you consider that lines such as Dior, Osmotics, Elemis & Chanel have patented products that reduce lines up to 80% and are proven to do so if you stick to the regiman! One of my favorite products for older skin is Osmotics Creaseless, Eye Surgery and Blue Copper. Developed by Francine porter, a skin GURU, this line is absolutely amazing. Ask anyone that's used it and they will tell you the results they've gotten. Chanel also is wonderful. They research their skin care products for 10 YEARS before putting them on the shelves. So again, think before you buy ;).

If you have any questions feel free to email me :). I love helping people feel beautiful on the inside and out!

JPB
Naples Makeup Artist
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Contest Giveaway!!! Follow me, Retweet and Win! Bobbi Brown Foundation! $50 Value!!

From now through this Friday, December 4th, I will pick one lucky winner to receive this phenomenal Bobbi Brown Foundation! All you have to do is follow me on twitter if you're not already and retweet this contest! Easy as that! :), The winner will be given the foundation along with a page of tips on how to apply it.

This foundation is one of my favorites, not only because it's not cakey and heavy, but also because it's ideal for all skin types and goes on smoothly with an air brush finish! It's longwearing, evens skin tone and has SPF 15. It offers weightless coverage while hydrating the skin giving it a supple, plump and clean feeling...

Do not miss this opportunity to win! Make sure you follow the contest steps by Friday or else you'll miss out!! Happy Holidays! :)

Jessica Perretti
Makeup Artist & Skincare Professional
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Naples Makeup Artist Reviews Basic Do's & Dont's of Skincare!!

Let's face it, we ALL get breakouts, dry spots, wrinkles, no one has perfect skin! Not even celebrities (as much as they like to hide it)! Inevitably these flaws are still going to pop out every once in a while, but there are a few simple, basic steps that every man/woman can take to make sure they don't get out of control.

BREAKOUTS:

The absolute number one thing to remember when it comes to acne prone skin is to wash your face every night before bed!! Ideally, you want to wash it morning and night, but if you only have time to wash it once, do it at NIGHT! Throughout the day harsh pollutants and bacteria come into contact with our skin, makeup is also harmful. At night when we sleep our body heals itself from the day, including the skin. Washing all of the harmful radicals off at night aids your body in the healing of your skin. Sleeping in makeup can cause terrible breakouts and even causes women to wrinkle faster! Secondly, you should exfoliate about 3 times a week to give your skin a nice glow and eliminate all of the dead skin cells that can also lead to clogged pores. Finally, masks are a woman's best friend. They resurface skin, draw out dirt, oil and makeup, and can hydrate if you so choose. If you have clogged pores then a mask is your best friend (only use about 1-2 times per week).

WRINKLES:

Stay out of the sun!!! The best anti-aging technique is sunblock, I promise you! If you feel ugly without a tan like many women do, get a spray tan or use bronzer. Tanning beds are the worst catalyst for premature aging. Also, Make sure you keep your stress levels to a minimum. As a Naples Makeup Artist, I can get pretty stressed because of all the activity around here. I always make sure to give myself at least 5 minutes/day to relax and just breathe, letting all of my stress disappear. Stress can cause aging and deep set wrinkles.

DRY SPOTS:

Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!! Do not be too harsh on your skin, but if you have a peeling area or your skin in general is dry, exfoliate, tone and then moisturize with some type of emollient moisturizer, which draws moisture to the skin. A great one is Clinique's Moisture surge, it delivers moisture throughout the entire day to your skin, it's oil free and is in gel form so goes on very smooth! It's by far one of my favorites.

If you have any questions on skin care or makeup, feel free to email me :). I'm always happy to answer people's beauty needs!

JPB
Naples Makeup Artist
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Naples Makeup Artist Reviews NYC makeup: Foundation & Powder

As a Naples Makeup Artist I often get asked the question, "There are so many makeup lines and skincare products, how do I possibly choose what's right for me?!" Even I still struggle with what products to use and am constantly trying new things. My newest discovery is for women on a budget but still want something matte for pictures/oily skin, etc.

NYC has awesome foundations and powders that are perfect for pictures! And guess what?! They're only $2!!!! I do not recommend this product for women with sensitive skin, but if you're looking for a quick fix for pictures and something matte, NYC is the way to go! Their color line is also very pretty, however the pigments are not quite as strong as say a MAC, HIP or Dior shadow.

If you have any questions feel free to email me!

JPB
Naples Makeup Artist
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Naples Makeup Artist Reveals Chanel Skincare secrets

Normally I go for the foaming cleansers like Olay or MAC green gel cleanser, but lately because of the winter weather change (although I live in Naples) and the air becoming dryer, I've found that my skin is starting to peel and become more dry. Being a Naples Makeup Artist I have access to many products and know a lot of skin care reps. My friend Antoinnette from Chanel suggested that I try their Precision micro beaded cleanser.

Not only is this cleanser hydrating and a pollution preventive, it also is oil and fragrance free. The soothing botanicals smooth and hydrate skin and the micro beads are gentle enough to use daily! It exfoliates and conditions skin at the same time.

The lotion of the line is PACKED with vitamins and minerals to give your skin all of the health it needs and all of the nutrients it's lacking. I highly recommend this product for women/men who are prone to breakouts but need a little moisture. Even if you're oily it's always good to moisturize. The more you dry out your skin, the more oil you'll produce ;).

If you have any questions feel free to email me! I would be happy to help you with your beauty needs :).

JPB
Naples Makeup Artist & Skincare Professional
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