As the seasons change, we find ourselves fighting against the very bipolar temperament of Louisiana weather. Warm, freezing, sunny, and rainy can sometimes be used to describe the same day.
Unfortunately, during those long treks across campus, our skin can take quite a beating after being “faced” with such unpredictable weather.
The college student habit of pulling all nighters doesn’t leave our face quite clear and healthy either.
Here are five of the best (and most affordable) products to help keep your skin healthy:
1. Moisturizer + Sun Block
On warm days, sun-bathing in the Quad or on the Parade Grounds is always a relaxing way to pass the time between classes. However, no one wants to be burned by the sun’s rays, or even risk getting skin cancer, while trying to relax.
Olay Complete All-Day UV Moisturizer (with SPF 15) kills two birds with one stone by combining both moisturizer and sun block. The light cream keeps your skin moisturized as well as protecting it from the sun. A 6 fl. oz. bottle is just $8.47.
2. Coverage
If you’re not a fan of wearing heavy makeup, have no fear! You can still get the subtle coverage you want to hide the dark circles under your eyes or a stress-pimple that popped up out of nowhere.
One concealer option is Almay Wake Up Under Eye Concealer. It provides a great, refreshed appearance, while also hiding any unwanted blemishes. When purchasing concealers, it’s important to remember to always buy a shade lighter than your own skin.
This product from Almay is $6.78 for a 0.22 fluid ounce tube. Although that may seem pricey, the product is used to hide a few dark spots or pimples during each use and should last a long time if used properly.
3. Moisturize those lips!
One of the worst feelings (and sights) are lips that are breaking and chapped. To avoid the discomfort, just carry a stick of Burts Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. The balm will help keep your lips soft and full of moisture. A two-pack of Burts Bees Lip Balm is $5.94.
Bonus tip: Rubbing a mixture of sugar and olive oil across your lips is an inexpensive at-home trick to exfoliate and and moisturize your lips when they need an extra boost.
4. Face Wash
After a tiring day of school, work, and extracurricular activities, we can’t forget to wash our face before bed. Going to sleep with dirty, oily pores is the best way to invite pimples to make themselves right at home…on your face. Whether you have naturally normal skin, oily skin, or something in between, Neutrogena’s Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, is a face wash that can be used to cleanse and moisturize the face daily. You can find a 6.7 ounce bottle of the face wash for $5.27.
All of these products are beauty must-haves to keep your face healthy and fresh! Each product can be found at Wal-Mart.
Happy Shopping!
