Prom Make-Up & Skincare!

We've all been there, the day before Prom, Homecoming, or a big event.....and a small volcano under your skin causes eruptions all over your face.

It's the worst.

No doubt about it that stress causes these breakouts, but the proper care of your skin and a few clever make-up tricks can make all the difference in the world.

1. Get a facial at least two weeks before your event. (This gives your skin time to push debris to the surface, then to heal.) To book your Facial Treatment: http://www.bellavitamainstreet.com/#!spa/coed

2. Schedule a massage for the day before, you'll feel relaxed, soothed, and you will sleep like a rock that night. (To book your massage: http://www.bellavitamainstreet.com/#!therapeutic-massage/c10mr )

3. Take a bath after your massage. (Add in some essential oils such as Lavender. Another amazing bath oil you'll fall in love with is Yon-Ka Paris' Phyto-Bain, it's invigorating, relaxing and spreads a feeling of well-being and relaxion throughout your entire body.)

4. Do a clay mask once a week for 4-6 weeks leading up to your event. (again, this brings up debris and allows your skin time to clear.)

5. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. You should be doing this anyways, but sometimes that muffin or doughnut is a whole lot more appealing than an apple or banana, but trust me, your skin will glow. Choose the banana.

6. Drink water. I know, I know. You hear this all the time, but drinking plenty of cool water will help to flush out toxins in your body, give you more energy, and keep you hydrated. (If you really can't stand plain water, add a slice of lemon, orange, strawberries, mint/cucumber, or combine a few of your favorite fruits to add flavor.)

7. Drink green tea instead of coffee. *GASP* WHAT?!?!

You heard me! Green tea contains caffeine so replacing your coffee with it is not going to completely crush your world. It's full of anti-oxidants, keeps you hydrated, and tastes AHHHHMAZING with a slice of lemon in it.

8. Have a good skincare regimen that is properly suited to your skin type and its needs. (You can have one customized when you receive your facial treatment.)

Yon-Ka offers the highest quality products, and each product is engineered specifically for skin's different needs. (To learn more about the science and philosophy of Yon-Ka, go to : http://www.yonkausa.com)

9. Now it comes to make-up. HAVE YOUR FOUNDATION MATCHED CORRECTLY.

This cannot be stressed enough. Whether you do it yourself, or have a make-up artist apply it for you, please please please have the right color foundation

Bella Vita's make-up artist, Lisa, is an advocate for flawless foundation and will make sure that it perfectly matches and compliments your skintone. To book your Make-Up Application: http://www.bellavitamainstreet.com/#!mineral-cosmetics/c1vv4

10. Make sure that your make-up echoes the style of your dress, and accentuates your natural beauty - don't cake your face - you're already gorgeous!

This is another good reason to schedule an appointment with our make-up artist, she loves the natural look, but is not afraid to add a bold lip, or dramatic smoky eye.

She will never make you feel uncomfortable with your looks, or try to cover up your face with loads of make-up, because at Bella Vita Holistic Skincare, Yoga & Wellness Spa we believe in natural beauty. So does our Make-Up brand, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. (To learn more about Youngblood, go to:http://www.ybskin.com/yb-difference/ )