About Jaclyn Mussehl Expertise I can answer questions about makeup and skin care, including: reducing shine, the pros and cons of different formats of makeup (such as cream vs. powder), choosing the right makeup for you, sun protection, tips for application, and how to control acne. I am willing to help people of all ages, and I am especially interested in helping teenagers, because I know that *I* could have used some makeup help when I was younger - it would have saved me from looking silly on more than one occasion.
NOTE: I do not work for any cosmetics or skincare companies.
Experience Experience in the area I am a graduate student in my mid-20s who has always been interested in makeup. Through a lot of trial and error, as well as from reading books and magazines, I have learned a lot of tips and tricks about applying makeup. I have suffered through oily skin and breakouts ever since puberty, so I am well experienced in dealing with these problems (which can only be treated, but not cured).
Organizations belong to I do not work for any cosmetics or skin-care companies. I just have an interest in makeup.
I apologize for the fact that I frequently list myself "on vacation." I'm going to graduate school right now while working full-time, so if a lot of work piles up and I think I'm going to be too busy to answer questions for a while, I have to list myself as "on vacation" - otherwise I would leave people waiting too long to get an answer to their question.
Kelly wrote at 2006-07-10 04:13:52
Following a good skin care regimen will really help your skin. Also what you eat will help as well. To avoid breakouts around chin, try to stay clear of saturated fats. Drink plenty of water and take a vitamin E supplement. Steer clear of any make-ups that contain lanolin, Isopropyl Myristate, D & C Dyes, or essential ois like ambrette or bergamot. Colorstay be revlon is probably one f the worst things you can use on you face. Mineral makeups are much better, like Jane Iredale or Dr.Hauschka. Using a toner is NOT bad. Yes if it contains alcohol it will over dry your skin causing it to produce more oil to compensate for the dehydration. Now there are toners formulated for all types of skin. You wold use one for oily or acnegenic skin. It basically balances the PH level of your skin and removes any residue left behind from cleanser.The same also goes for benzoyl peroxide. If you do use benzoyl peroxide, I would reccommend using only 2% as 5% can be overdrying and can cause you to break out more. If your pores are tight the oil cannot escape and this will cause blackhead which can lead to pimples. You can add benzoyl peroxide to your cleanser. I would recommend using something with salicylic acid. If this is too drying only use that at night and an oily skin cleanser from Pevonia like Clarigel.Murad has an excellent system of skincare for acne prone skin. Getting glycolic treatments every few weeks will help by exfoliating deeply and encouraging cell turnover which prevents clogged pores and allows new healthy skin to grow. It also helps fade scars and hyperpigmentation from pimples. Using a sulphur mask once a week all over is good for reducing inflammation and healing. You can spot treat with this and leave it on over night. Tea tree oil works wonders as well on pimples. Another good moisturizer is Kiels Blue Herbal Moisturize. Just because your skin is oily doesn't mean it does not need moisture. Getting a facial every six weeks will help. Also make sure you clean your phone with alcohol to prevent bacteria, also clean your makeup brushes regulary and change your pillowcase very frequently. The oil transfers to your pillowcase and breed bacteria which in turn will cause you breakouts.If all fails see your dermatologist. He can prescirbe you an internal med such as tetracycaline. I have been a licensed aesthetician/makeup artist for 5 years.
