My Favorite Natural Beauty Tricks For #ALLERGYFACE

This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC®

This Summer has been brutal on my allergies.  There is nothing worse than the combination of heat, watery eyes, itchy red nose and puffy face to make you feel like canceling plans and preparing for a day or night at home.  But with the business I'm in, that's not always possible.  I have had to suck it up and embrace my natural beauty.  Not like that's a bad thing at all!  My absolutely favorite tip when I'm feeling under the weather is using a water spritzer - yes keep your allergy face hydrated!  It is so soothing and refreshing, a little spray and you'll be feeling like a million bucks!  Look for a travel size water spritzer from your favorite retail store, fill it with bottled water and keep it in your purse!

My second favorite tip is to wear bright colors or prints!  Colors make you feel good - it helps boost your mood and is one of my favorite natural beauty tricks!  Red is great for energy, green & yellow for happiness and blue for calm.  I took this picture experiencing watery eyes and sneezing when we were in Orlando, FL last week - I bet you can't even tell I was suffering!    

  

In this video, Embracing Your Natural Belleza Latina - Carmen shares simple beauty tips to help women look naturally bella when tackling ALLERGY FACE™, including:
How to Combat a Puffy Face

• Drink plenty of water each day to help keep your skin hydrated.
• Also, to reduce the appearance of a puffy face, rub an ice cube over your face before applying your makeup.

How to Reduce the Appearance of Watery Eyes

• Apply navy blue or cobalt mascara to help the whites of your eyes appear brighter.
• Less is more! Don’t overdo it with too much makeup.

What beauty tricks do YOU use to embrace your natural belleza Latina?

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Be sure to follow Carmen on Twitter at @VivaFashion and check out her blog www.VivaFashionBlog.com for her latest ALLERGY FACE™ tips and tricks.

Look & Feel Good With These #ALLERGYFACE Tips!

This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC®

The past year has been full of travel for me - new cities and different weather has been keeping my allergies in full bloom.  There is nothing worse than having to deal with itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and itchy throat while on business (or even vacation!)  I hate canceling out so when I show up, everyone thinks I'm sick and contagious!  It also takes a toll on me mentally... wondering if I look ugly because of ALLERGYFACE!  The absolute worse for me though are headaches associated with my allergies.  I just want to stay in bed all day!  I recently was in Chicago and started feeling headachy... there was no way I could miss out on an important dinner so I took a quick cool shower and I immediately felt better.  Here are tips from my mom to help with ALLERGYFACE!     

• Avoid allergens - Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen and make sure your hotel pillows are hypoallergenic. 
• Good air quality - Sometimes you can't help being inside but make it a point to crack open a window or go outside for fresh air! 
• Take short cool showers - This relieves my face like you wouldn't believe and makes me feel energetic. 
• Drink peppermint tea - This is amazing for clogged up noses.
• Eat wasabi - Open up your tear ducts and sinuses

My favorite tip from Carmen Ordoñez is how to help with puffy face!  I often experience this when traveling so now my go to drink is watermelon juice!  Watch her video below for more amazing, easy tips!

The makers of ZYRTEC® have partnered with beauty and fashion expert, Carmen Ordoñez from VivaFashionBlog.com, to help women combat “ALLERGY FACE™” – the beauty challenges like a puffy face, watery eyes and a red nose that are associated with typical allergy symptoms.

Carmen Ordoñez’s personal motto is that you can look great without breaking the bank.  You don’t need pricey beauty products to achieve great results.  In the second video of her three-part, bilingual video series, created in partnership with the makers of ZYRTEC®, Carmen shares her simple, do-it-yourself beauty solutions to help women tackle allergy-related beauty challenges.

What beauty tips did YOU learn from your mom or grandmother?


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