Facial Skin Care: Video Series

Sunblock works by either physically blocking and reflecting the light and UV rays off the skin, or by absorbing and neutralizing the UV rays. Calculate how often to re-apply sunblock by multiplying the sunscreen SPF by the number of minutes it takes to burn. Use tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

There is no safe way to build a base tan without damaging the skin, even with short periods of time spent in the sun. Use a self-tanner or gradual tanning lotion to achieve the look of a base tan with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Use sunscreen correctly by picking the right type of sunscreen, either physical or chemical, and determining which SPF is appropriate for different situations. Calculate how often to reapply sunscreen by multiplying how fast it takes to get a sunburn by the SPF of the sunscreen with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Make skin look lighter naturally by applying naturally occurring botanicals, such as azelaic acid, licorice root or a holistic lightening gel. Avoid lightening creams and gels that contain hydroquinone with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

To make face skin lighter, use a brightening serum, try a lightening gel with licorice root or azelaic acid, and apply a light powder on top of foundation. Lighten discolorations or hyperpigmentation with natural creams or through makeup with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

There are two main types of acne: flat acne that consists of clogged pores and blackheads, and bumpy acne, which is an infected pustule. Treat acne depending on the type with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Moles that display as freckles will stop growing, but typical moles can grow large and become precancerous or cancerous. Visit a dermatologist once a year to document mole size with information from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Some common complexion problems include acne, hyperpigmentation, redness, sensitivity and wrinkles. Learn to identify and treat common skin problems with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Achieve a flawless complexion by using a good cleanser, applying moisturizer everyday, protecting skin from UV rays and using a foundation that matches skin tone. Find a natural looking foundation to apply after using moisturizer with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Even out a ruddy complexion by determining whether the cause of the skin problem is from sun exposure or sensitive skin, and then treating with the appropriate products. Use a gentle cleanser for a ruddy complexion caused by sensitivity and a brightening serum for ruddy skin from UV damage with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Lighten your complexion by using a brightening serum, a lightening gel with hydroquinone, or natural lightening agents like licorice root and azelaic acid. Consider getting a chemical peel to lighten your complexion with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Find colors to go with your complexion by determining your skin tone with a color wheel and picking complementary colors based on skin undertones and eye color. Wear red colors with green eyes, orange colors with blue eyes and almost any color with brown eyes, using advice from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Tone down a ruddy complexion by avoiding foods and alcohol that make your complexion flare up, using a calming or redness-relief gel and wearing green-based foundation primers. Neutralize a ruddy complexion by using the right makeup or visiting a dermatologist with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

To improve complexion and remove the appearance of freckles, use a good cleanser every night, wear a daily moisturizer and try a lightening gel. Protect the collagen and elastin in skin to prevent premature aging with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Some inexpensive remedies for evening out your complexion include using mud masks, hydrating gels, facial scrubs and moisturizer. Draw out impurities and clear the face of dead skin with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Avoid putting Vaseline on your face because it creates a barrier that blocks moisture from getting to your skin. Replace Vaseline with an intensive moisturizer and tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Lighten your complexion naturally by using products with vitamin C, or holistic lightening gels that contain azelaic acid and licorice root. Eat healthy and drink water to help lighten complexion with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

Skin complexion consists of undertones, which are either warm or cool, and surface tones, which sit on the surface of the skin. Determine what type of complexion you have by holding a piece of white paper next to your face and using information from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.