Permanently Beautiful

Scarlett Johansson has them. Jessica Simpson and Serena Williams, too. What?  Allergies.

 If your allergies are acting up, it’s natural to want to crawl back under the covers and take it easy. But that’s not an option for celebrities who want to stay on the public radar.

 Your nose is running, you’re sneezing a lot, eyes are watery and red – and the spotlight’s on you.  It’s not easy. But trying to focus on your job whether it’s in front of a movie camera, a live audience or just your computer screen can be challenging when you’re coping with allergies.

 It’s also challenging to try to look your best. Irritating allergy symptoms can affect the skin around the eyes and nose. Constantly blowing the nose and wiping eyes can lead to sore, chapped or dehydrated skin. Other allergies such as eczema can also flare up when hay fever starts.

 Here are some beauty tips for allergy season:

·        If skin is sensitive or prone to other allergies then be careful about which brands are used. Try new products before buying and seek expert advice about which brands are safe to use with allergies in mind.

·        Chapped and dehydrated skin will sting when product is applied. This is because the surface of the skin is sore, rather than being the result of an allergic reaction. Balms can help to minimize this and repair skin, especially those with naturally soothing ingredients.

·        Minimize make-up if eyes are itchy and puffy. Anything which might irritate further such as a kohl pencil or glitter eye shadow is to be avoided. Consider permanent make-up as your perfect year round solution and you’ll always look good, even when your allergies are acting up.