First for Women – August 26, 2019

8/26/19 First for women 15

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Mattify a shiny complexion

Tame frizz and flyaways

We have heat and humidity to thank for sending
oil glands into overdrive and causing a greasy-
looking complexion. But it’s easily reversed
with a bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar
face mask. The clay acts like a magnet to absorb
excess oil and toxins from skin, says celebrity
dermatologist Michel le S. Green, M.D. And
apple cider vinegar shrinks pores to limit the
secretion of excess oil.
TO DO: In a non-metal bowl, combine 2 Tbs. of
bentonite clay (like Aztec Secret Indian Healing
Clay, Target.com), 2 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar
and 2 Tbs. of water. Apply to clean, dry skin. Let
sit for 10 minutes, then rinse with water. Repeat
twice a week to maintain shine-free skin.

Puffy hair is practically a prerequisite of

summer since sun-parched strands soak up the

humid air’s added moisture to compensate for

their straw-like makeup. Celebrity hairstylist

Gina Rivera points to a beer rinse to resolve it.

The brew’s silicon hydrates hair from within, its

protein strengthens and seals the cuticle layer

to keep excess moisture out, and malt and hops

plump up locks. This results in sleek and smooth

strands without compromising volume.

TO DO:Pour a 12 oz. can of room-temperature,

beer onto damp hair. Let sit 5 minutes, then rinse.

Tip: Use only once every other week since beer’s

alcohol can dry out hair if used too frequently.

Kim

Raver

To slim hips and thighs

Long-line shorts like Yummie Cooling

FX Mid Waist Thigh Shaper (Yummie.

com) gently rein in wide hips and jiggly

thighs and give a boost

to the rear. Plus, the

fabric’s fibers deflect

heat to lower body

temperature.

To minimize the bust

A shaping push-up bra like Dream

Products Cooling Bra (Amazon.com)

has contoured cups and wide straps

that support, control and

lift the bosom. And

mesh panels through-

out let air flow freely,

nixing boob sweat.

To f latten the belly

High -waisted briefs like Bali

Smooth Passion for Comfort Briefs

(BareNecessities.com) have a

control-top panel that

smooths belly bumps.

And its blend of nylon

and spandex wicks

away moisture.

Shed 2 sizes with keep-cool shapewear

These lightweight undergarments erase pounds and inches without turning up the heat