Motives Anti-Blemish Solution

Motives Cosmetics Certified Trainer, Carlos Marrero offered up one of his favorite products – Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish Lotion. Check out why he loves this product and what it does for his skin.

Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish Lotion
As a Certified Trainer for Motives cosmetics, I travel all over the country teaching women how to look their best using top of the line makeup and skin care products. It’s important that I walk the walk and always try to look my best, but sometimes the travel, exposure to different climates and stress can get the best of you. Breakouts happen, and for me it usually happens right before a skin care class! This is why I always carry Anti-Blemish lotion with me for emergencies – it is over-night spot treatment for pimples, and will give you amazing results when you need them right away. By the morning it will calm the irritation, reduce the appearance of pimples and the swollen skin they cause. Never travel without this perfect product!

Courtesy of Carlos Marrero

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Summer Survival Kit for your Skin

Motives Cosmetics Certified Trainer, Carlos Marrero offered great advice for keeping your skin looking its best during these hot summer months. Take a look at Carlos’ Summer Survival Kit..

It’s that time of year again! Fun in the sun, outdoor BBQ’s, lounging by the beach or the pool – we love summer! Unfortunately this time of year – with the heat, the sweat, and the ultraviolet exposure – can be murder on the skin! That’s why I’ve put together this kit to keep your skin unscathed during the hot summer months.

Timeless Prescription Exfoliating Cleanser
When you’re spending a lot of time outside, it becomes super important to keep your skin really clean and exfoliated to avoid clogged and dirty pores. The best product I’ve found to do this is Timeless Prescription Facial Exfoliating Cleanser. It is soap-free, fragrance free and pH balanced – and will gently exfoliate your skin without irritating it or over-drying with harsh chemicals. After using this product, your face will be ready to perfectly absorb the rest of your summer skin-care regimen.

Cellular Labs De-Aging Sunscreen
We hear a lot about the importance of SPF when we are out in the sun. UV rays can contribute to premature aging and wrinkles, and worst of all, too much exposure can put us at risk for skin cancer. But who wants to walk around all day with a greasy face like they’ve been slathered in butter? And why can’t we have a face sunscreen that’s actually GOOD for our skin? Well luckily now we can. Cellular Labs De-Aging sunscreen is a fantastic anti-aging treatment for the skin – that will actually make your skin look better instead of clogging your pores and making you look greasy. It’s a treatment you will want to use daily this summer so your skin stays protected, nourished and flawless.

Vitamin C Lip Treatment
We all know the importance of getting enough vitamin C in your diet – sailors used to keep oranges aboard their ships in order to keep from getting scurvy from a lack of this vital nutrient during long voyages! And it’s just as important for our lips to stay nourished, especially in the heat of summer. Enriched with vitamin C antioxidant protection, emollients and hydrating ingredients, Motives Vitamin C Lip Treatment helps resist chapping to keep lips soft and supple. You can wear it alone or layer with your favorite Motives lipstick!

Have a blast this summer, stay cool, and use these products to keep your skin as healthy and vibrant as it can be!

Courtesy of Carlos Marrero

What do you think of Carlos’ Summer Survival Kit? Are you a Certified Motives Consultant? What are your favorite products to keep your face and skin in tip top shape for summer?

Care for Your Pores: Common Questions

Large pores are irritating and no fun to conceal. What causes these to pop up and how can you prevent them? Check out a few of the most commonly asked questions concerning large pores.

What are pores?
Skin pores are a port in the skin from which hair grows and where oil is released to help keep your face hydrated.

Who gets larger pores?
People with dry skin tend to have much smaller pores than someone with oily skin. The oil in your skin tends to clog up pores and stretch them out.

What can I do to minimize larger pores?

  1. Wash your face daily. Remember to wash your face before bed and remove all makeup from that day. If you keep makeup for long periods of time it will eventually seep into the skin and cause your pores to become clogged.
  2. Don’t squeeze your pores! Squeezing can cause trauma to the surrounding tissue and you will end up with a larger red mark than the pore you started out with.
  3. Choose makeup that is light-weight or made from an oil-free formula. You can also choose to use a face primer before makeup application. A primer will soak into all of your fine lines and pores to create a smooth barrier.

 

Keep a routine going – always remember to remove makeup after your daily wear. Use a good facial cleanser and moisturizer to cleanse and hydrate your skin. Oil free is the way to go when trying to prevent, control, and maintain healthy oil free skin. Timeless Prescription® 3-Step Acne Care System is a perfect set to gently exfoliate dead skin, remove excess oil build-up, and eliminate impurities on the skin.

Courtesy of WebMD.com

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