Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: SKIN

Hey, it's Giselle here again with another blog post! Today I will be going through skin care basics! In the book Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual by Bobbi Brown it makes it clear skin is very important and we should take care of it. Skin creates the base for all the work and makeup that you will put on your face. Things from your diet to your skin type can effect the different products that will work for you. In the book Brown states anyone can have smooth, glowing skin as long as you learn the basics of skin care and your type of skin along with some daily lifestyle tips (Brown 22).

Nutrition
There are many factors that can affect your skin. Eating right and drinking a lot of water alone can drastically improve and change your skin. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables can help you with taking vitamins which have many benefits for your skin. "Our bodies are 80 percent water. Without sufficient hydration, the skin cells become dry and flaky. To keep the body, including the skin, hydrated, eat foods with a high water content, such as fruits, vegetables, and clear soups, and drink at least eight glasses of water a day" (Brown 25). I strongly agree with this because I can tell the major difference in my skin from when I drink a lot of water to days where I barely drink any.

Skin Analysis
There are many different skin types such as oily, combination, sensitive, and dry skin. In the book they had a self-test skin analysis of different skin types and several ways of identifying your skin type. My skin type is oily, especially on my forehead and nose, I also have large pores around my nose, frequent breakouts, and few signs of aging. Next, they have recommendations for several skin types! For my skin type it requires regular cleansing, toning, and moisturizing.

Taking Care of my Oily Skin
It recommends to use moisturizer oil-free, water based moisturizer. It also suggest that soap and gel cleansers are the best for oily skin types. Toners are also great for oily skin! These are my favorite products to use. The moisturizer by Neutrogena is oil-free and the enzyme gel cleanser from Mario Badescu along with the cucumber and green tea facial spray.

Here I am cleansing my face with a spin brush which is great because it removes all the dirt and makeup off of your face and leaves the skin smooth!

 Now that you've read this post do you think the foods you eat can affect your skin? What is your skin type? And I would also love to know what are some of your favorite skin care products?


Bobbie, Brown. Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: for everyone from beginner to pro. Springboard Press, 2011.

Recovery and Injury Prevention

Joey Macauley
Complete Conditioning for Soccer
By: Greg Gatz

Mental and physical stress on your body precipitates from daily occurrences, from school to athletics, in which your body is the forced to resist or adapt to. In chapter 11 of Complete Conditioning for Soccer, Greg Gatz justifies valid information and daily practices to allow your body to recover and remain healthy. Initially, he explains that in order to keep your body in healthy composition, it's important to avoid overworking yourself. In the text, he says, "To develop a sound training plan, you must distinguish between volume and intensity" (Gatz 155). In essence, he's prescribing that tough workouts correspond with shorter time periods, or easier workouts can last for a longer duration. This promotes better improvement and maintenance for the mechanics of your body while participating in sports. Furthermore, Gatz specifies on essential techniques for recovering properly. This involve a nutritious diet, regular hydration, quality sleep, and various exercises such as massaging methods. Being able to commit all these aspects to a consistent daily schedule will translate into noticeable forward progress throughout training processes and performances (Gatz 157). 

(1) STAY HYDRATED!!
(2) Using the foam roller for glutes, quads, and hamstrings (book example)
(3) My ice/heat pad, smaller knot roller, and foam roller... all for recovery and soothing my small strains or injuries 

Personally, from playing soccer up to 5 days a week and with a possible 2 to 3 games a weekend, recovery is essential for me, day by day. After reading this chapter, I now understand the specifics for what I can and should be doing during and after training and competition to ensure that I continue maintaining and improving my muscle composition. The evidence I identified has altered the way I condition and train while making sure I'm avoiding injury or strain from overworking myself individually and with my team. Then, the information I paraphrased highlighted the check-list for the basics of what I need to incorporated while being involved with soccer. I know school hinders the amount of sleep I'm able to get, but I'm now aware of the extreme importance of hydration and nutrition, along with the use of different equipment to handle the soreness, knots, and stress with my muscles. 

Have you had to deal with over-stressing your muscles with an activity? If so, what methods did you do to recover efficiently, and if not, what would you have done?

Work Cited: 

Gatz, Greg. Complete Conditioning for Soccer. Human Kinetics, 2009.

A Healthy Lifestyle

Foods all Soccer Players Should Eat

All players should have an equal balance of nutrition in order to stay healthy on and off the field. If you read my previous blog, you’d know that exercise is a critical component to keeping your body in shape. Ace McCloud, the author of “Soccer Strategies” says that “In addition to the exercise that you should be doing and the drills you need to practice, you need proper nutrition to keep the body going” (McCloud 10). Staying on top of your nutrition will allow you to become a better soccer player because they carry the necessary nutrients that will help you stay energized throughout the entire 90-minute game.

Turkey and Chicken

Turkey and chicken are lean sources of meat that will help you get the protein that is necessary for an athlete. These are great ways to acquire protein without all the added calories and fat that other food groups have.

Complex Carbs

Complex carbs include many different grains such as cereals, potatoes, pastas, bread, and rice. Eating these carbs in their whole wheat or whole grain forms is when you’ll get your best results. Loading up on carbs before a game or practice can help you play longer and have the energy you need to perform at a high level.

Milk

Drinking milk a few times a say is a good way to get a lot of nutrients into a meal. Choosing a low fat or skim variety will be giving your body lots of great nutrients, such a calcium, as well as avoiding the extra fat.

It is very important to maintain a healthy diet while being an athlete. Eating these three basic foods will help to keep your energy throughout the entire game. I believe that a healthy lifestyle will allow you to improve and grow into a better player and will allow you to do more on the field.

What is your go-to meal before an important game? Do you think it helps you play better?

McCloud, Ace. Soccer: Soccer Strategies: The Top 100 Best Ways to Improve Your Soccer Game. Charleston, SC: CreateSpace, 2015. Print.