MM Pregnancy make-up
In this issue, one of Ireland’s leading make-up artists, Paddy McGurgan, tells you how to deal with the less exciting side of
pregnancy....the niggling skin issues.
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Pregnancy symptoms
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Paddy McGurgan Make-up artist
Get pregnant, they said. You’ll glow, they said! I can just hear expectant mothers up and
down the country screaming at the page! The reality is that most women find their
waistline isn’t the only thing to expand in pregnancy, with it comes an ever expanding array of skin issues. Pregnancy can throw you for a loop. The
surge of hormones not only helps your body create a miracle but it also means that your skin can go a little bit haywire. Symptoms can surface as anything from
acne, increased sensitivity and redness or pigmentation spots. In any case though, it’s a time when ladies want and need to pay special attention to their skin and what it needs. One of the most important things is to
make sure the products you are using are safe to use when expecting. Products containing retinol or salicylic acid are generally off limits. Also, look out for the words ‘noncomedogenic’ when you’re buying skincare so as they won’t clog your pores. As blood volume is increased during
pregnancy, the sebaceous glands produce more oils. As a result, some women will develop breakouts. The best thing to combat this is to use a gentle skin cleanser. Caudalie’s make-up removing cleansing oil is smooth and silky and won’t strip away moisture from the skin.
clay mask once or twice a week into your regime to help draw impurities out of the pores and reduce any excess oils. You could try L’Oréal Pure Clay Facial Mask for this. Pigmentation and discolouration is also
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hugely common in pregnancy. One of the best ways to avoid this is by applying a moisturiser with an SPF of at least 30 which will reduce darkening of blemishes and any potential scarring. You could use Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen. Anyone who has been - or is - pregnant
will no doubt have stretch mark dread. Unfortunately, it’s likely that, if you’re destined to get them, there’s little you can do to stop it, but you can certainly try with Mama Mio Goodbye Stretch. Water should also be your best friend to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
In addition to his fantastic work in the make-up industry, Paddy McGurgan also offers a range of professional make-up courses to suit all levels in Belfast, Derry and Newry. All courses are taught by Paddy and his team of professional make-up artists. For more information call 028 9043 4007 or visit
paddymcgurgan.com
THE BEST THAT COMES FROM NATURE We all know that body care is very important, since the skin is the largest barrier which protects our bodies from the external environment. But it’s hard to find a single product line that would fulfil all the skincare needs of your family. To keep you and your family’s skin looking and feeling healthy and happy every day, Amway offers the new G&H body care collections G&H NOURISH+™, G&H REFRESH+™, and G&H PROTECT+™. The G&H body care line includes mild, sulphate-free and pH balanced formulas – effective yet gentle on the skin and moreover, safe to use with children aged three and above.
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SHAKE IT UP WITH OSMO POWER POWDER! Create that ‘second day’ hair texture that you crave with the new Power Powder texturising dust from OSMO®. This lightweight, super fine, volumising powder with a soft matte finish easily absorbs into the hair without weighing it down or leaving any oily residue. A powerful and versatile must-have that allows you to get creative and add oomph to existing styles.
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