Harmattan. The weather most
folks dread. What if I told you I like that time of year? Don't believe me 'patapata'; believe me
small. I like it when harmattan comes around because:
1. For an oily-skin person as myself,
harmattan is bliss. We don't get cracked skin like every other
person. With the right amount of petroleum jelly, we're good to go! It's a
welcome break from the norm of having to wipe excess oil off our faces every
now and then.
2. Super-fast 'Clothes-drying' time! Why? Because I have a syndrome. Dunno what
to name it but suffice it to say that the longer my clothes take to dry, the
higher the chances of me forgetting it on the clothes-line. With harmattan,
those chances are highly reduced.
3. I don't have to worry about sweltering
heat... just the dryness
Not forgetting though, that harmattan has
its downsides; coughs and colds everywhere, insane dryness (especially during the day, with
the sun shining at its brightest *the traitor!*). There's also the untold
hardship faced by folks with dry skin.Oh Lawd!
Having said all these, is it possible to
keep a megawatt smile during harmattan? Can you beat this weather at its game?
Say "We flawless" in spite of the cracks?
I came across an article
about this on Motherhood and Lifestyle site, Mamagidi.
Here are some hints:
Make friends with fruits & veggies
Not only do they help to retain moisture
for your skin, they also make your teeth whiter and your smile brighter. Now,
how cool is that!
The ever-reliable Water
Water keeps you hydrated. That means you
feel better and ultimately are in a better mood. Why won’t your smile be bright?
Jazz up your lips
Highlighting your lips with some lip liner
can do more magic than you thought. Your lip gloss, or better still, lip balm
should also be on 24-hr duty. Personally, I think lip balms are more effective
but some ladies have successfully worked with the more popular lip gloss. You
might also want to try highlighting your lips with a little concealer.
Choose the Right Shade of Eyeshadow/Eyeliner
This kinda goes without saying. You don't
want to use colours that make you look dull and dampens your face. You want
something that screams "Hey! I'm
rocking this harmattan!"
Bronzer Power!
Contour your face with bronzer. That's
another secret, ladies. In a shade darker than your skin tone, blend a matte
foundation or bronzer under your cheekbone and down the bridge of your nose. If
done right, it'll give you quite a glow!
Finally, The 'Flawless' Flow
What is The Flawless Flow? It is a state
of mind where you refuse to let ANYTHING (in this case, the harmattan) cramp
your style. Call it a fighting spirit, you won't be far from the truth. This
harmattan, be determined to keep glowing, don't get discouraged by all that
skin cracking and nose itching. Fight that feeling in the morning when all you
want to do is crawl under the covers and not face the day. Shine from the
inside.
Who says your Glam Game cannot be at its
best this harmattan?
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