Keep Your Skin Healthy Under That Halloween Mask

Just go to any department store and you'll find the sure tale signs that Halloween is almost here. There are costumes, makeup, and lots and lots of candy ready to be bought and handed out. Just remember that one night of scary costumes can have a bad effect on your skin. This is especially true if you are considering using makeup to turn yourself into that ghoulish zombie on Halloween.

Most Halloween makeup you buy isn't made to protect your skin like normal skin care products. In fact, a lot of Halloween type makeup and face paints are greased based, which can cause multiple skincare issues for anyone that has acne-prone skin. Try and choose oil free makeup or face paints. Water-based, alcohol-free makeup or face paints are the best options.

I don't recommend you use a homemade recipe to create your own makeup. One reason is most homemade recipes involve food coloring. I've seen patients still green from their homemade makeup well into November. It is best to use over the counter Halloween makeup and face paints.

It is very important to wash your makeup off after a long evening of handing out candy and scaring all your friends. Don't go to bed with your makeup still on! It never is a good idea to keep something you bought for a few dollars on your face all night. Take a shower and use a gentle cleanser to get all that makeup.

Don't forget to listen to your skin. If you feel any itching or hotness under your make up, it may be your skin telling you something is wrong. So, be sure to remove your makeup immediately to try and minimize any rash or irritation that is being caused by your makeup. Make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist if the irritation continues to be a problem.

Prevent wearing your mask days after Halloween by making good choices on your Halloween costume.

Dr. Abrams is a licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who is A.O.B.D. Board Certified in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He is noted as being one of the top dermatological surgeons in the Sarasota, Florida community. You can learn more about Dr Abrams by visiting his web-site at http://www.abramsderm.com

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Make Your Own Halloween Masks

With Halloween right around the corner, specialty stores are stocking their shelves with costumes and masks for adults and children. This year, instead of spending money on buying Halloween masks which your child will likely rip or lose by the end of the evening, why don't you considering making homemade Halloween masks? Put on your creative hat and get cracking because here is an easy method for creating Halloween masks for your little trick-or-treater.

The Supplies
Large paper bag (such as from a supermarket)
Colored construction paper
Black marker
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Miscellaneous decorations (depending on the theme of mask)

The Process

Step 1
The first step is to make sure that the Halloween masks fit the faces of the people who are going to wear them. If you are creating one for your child, start by gently pulling the paper bag over your child's face and press it against his features. Make note of where his eyes, nose, and mouth are by lightly marking their outline on the bag in pencil.

Step 2
The next step for making Halloween masks is to use scissors to cut out the areas where the eyes, nose, and mouth should be, as per the markings you made earlier. If necessary, fold the paper to help you create symmetrical shapes when cutting. Don't press down too firmly though as you will create a noticeable crease on the mask.

Step 3
Pick a design. Does your child want to be a specific character? An animal? A goblin? Use the black marker and miscellaneous decorations to add the appropriate details. Create contrasting color patterns and other features using the colored construction paper.

Step 4
If you use glue to attach any materials, leave the mask in a place to dry where it will not be disturbed. After all your hard work you want to make sure the mask is in good shape for the main event.

Step 5
Come October 31, put on your Halloween masks and go trick-or-treating!

You can turn any home into a haunted house for Halloween by adding the right Halloween decorations. Here are simple do-it-yourself suggestions for Halloween decorations that you, your family, and the neighbors will enjoy this fall.

Paul Banas is a founder of GreatDad.com. Discuss about planning a baby, holiday ideas, raising kids, child development and other parenting related topics at his Fathers Forum

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