When temperatures rise many of us expose more skin, shave more often, and perspire more than usual. Dr. David Colbert, New York City dermatologist and celeb skin guru, has laid out summer skin “woes” as well as some ways we can avoid and remedy them.
DRY CRACKED FEET:
Who doesn’t want a pretty pedicure for the summer season? Sometimes dry, cracked feet are just too hard to avoid. This is very common. Dr. Colbert suggests OTC AmLactin lotion to soften the feet. Also Aquaphor healing ointment at night with a pair of throw away cotton socks. Do this a few times a week.
ACNE:
We all know the problems sweat can cause with acne. Even those of us who are usually blemish-free can find a whopper in the summer due to all the heat and humidity. If you do get a blemish or two, Dr. Colbert recommends the ZENO HOT SPOT for a quick fix ($39.99, MyZENO.com). Within 24 hours you’ll see a reduction in pimple size.
RAZOR BURN:
For every bikini bod there is the problem of razor burn. Laser hair removal is of course an option, but if that’s not in the budget and you end up with razor bumps here’s a quick fix: Dr. Colbert suggests applying a thin layer of Colbert MD Heal and Soothe cream ($140, barneys.com) along with a 1% hydrocortisone cream. Also BEFORE you shave prepare by using a shave gel and always fresh razor.
SUN DAMAGE:
Dr. Colbert’s cardinal rules for safe sun are always apply at least an SPF15 for regular day-wear and SPF30 for any extended outdoor wear. ALWAYS REAPPLY. Every 3-4 hours, especially if you are being active. For sun-sports, always use a SPF45 or a SPF60. Pick a waterproof block that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply in front of a mirror BEFORE you leave the house to make certain you have covered all areas.
SUNSPOTS:Avoiding unprotected sun exposure is the best way to minimize sunspots. To help treat spots you already have, you can try AHAVA’s Lightening Hand Cream SPF12 ($20 AHAVA.com)
HAIR PROTECTION:
You might not be able to feel it, but hair hurts too from the sun! The sun is incredibly drying for hair, not to mention it will fade color and deplete shine. Always use a UV shield like Oscar Blandi Capri Sun-Shield ($20, Sephora.com)
Growing up in the 80's when global ideals of beauty had not yet been adopted, Tamara endured constant teasing from her schoolmates because her skin complexion was too dark and hair too short and nappy for thier liking. Her defense mechanism became a sad acknowledgement and acceptance that she was not pretty to other people, only to herself. Her family members insisted that their opinions of her looks were simply their opinions and that she was beautiful. Tamara spent hours in the mirror analyzing her skin tone and admiring its smooth dark chocolate appearance often wondering what was so abominable about it. She couldnt find a thing wrong. Her mom, a beautiful petite woman would send her eldest daughter to the local beauty supply store to pick up her foundation, powder and lipstick. That's truly when her obsession with beauty products began.
In 1998 Tamara became a Certified Makeup Artist and shortly thereafter embarked on a successful and ever-evolving career in the beauty business. In 2005 she was appointed Beauty Editor of Jewel Magazine which inspired her to create a weblog dedicated to all things beauty. Glamamara is born! Tamara Delbridge maintains her career as a freelance makeup artist while managing her online beauty shop at the Open Sky project. Here are just a few of the projects she has worked on and people she has worked with.
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Apple Bottoms campaign
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Coca Cola
Dr. Miracles Hair Products
JLM Court
Nissan
Optimum Online
Pelle Pelle campaign
Roc Nation- Skull Kandy
Sensational Hair Company
Verizon
Vision apparel
Wal-Mart
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April Woodard
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Amel Lauriuex
Angie Stone
Audra MacDonald
B. Smith
Beverly Bond
Big Tigger
Charlie Murphy
Egypt
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Joe Budden
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K Michele
Kerry Washington
Katone
Keke Palmer
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Loon
Marcus Sammuelson
Mashonda
Melyssa Ford
N’bushe Wright
Nelly
Nicole Wray
Pharrell
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Rosie Perez
Robert Townsend
Sean Combs
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Shanda
Sunday Carter
Taraji Henson
Terry Dexter
Sharissa
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Soledad Obrien
Sunny
The Roots
Treach
Usher
Wendy Williams
FILMS
Little Kings
National Anthem
Never Again
Rubout
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Lincoln Center presents Abby Lincoln Never
MTV Music Video Awards Show (2001 & 2006)
MTV2’s Women of Hip Hop Tour
Muhammad Ali Award Ceremony
One World Jam
Rah Digga Promo Tour
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2002 – present)
Showtime at the Apollo
V day Vagina Monologues
MAGAZINES
Arise Magazine
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Essence
GQ
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Harpers Bazaar
Today’s Black Women
Vibe
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YRB
MUSIC VIDEOS
Fat Joe featuring Ashanti
Fat Joe featuring R. Kelly
Hersanity
Wyclef Jean
PHOTO-GRAPHERS
Anthony Barboza
Berman Fenelus
Chin Kia Shin
Garth Aiken
Hasaan Kinsley
Howard Huang
John Ricard
Johnny Nunez
Keith Major
Leo Marshall
Marc Baptiste
Michael Scott Jones
Peter Chin
Rob Forbes
Ron Cartarsy
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9/11 Documentary
America’s Next Top Model (Season’s 2 & 3)
BET’S 106 & Park
BET Awards
BET’s Blue Print Wyclef Jean
BET Honors
BET’s Spring Bling
BET’s How I am Living Special
BET’s The Center
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CBS’ College Sports News
Carson Daly
Craig Kelbourne- live performance Sharissa
Good Morning America
Grammy Awards (2005)
Jay Leno – live performance Sharissa
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Lifegame
Live with Regis and Kelly
MTV’S Man and Wife Show
MTV Tr3s
MTV2’s Video Honeys
Montel Williams Show
Starz ‘s On The BSide
Starry Nights @ Cinematheraphy
The People’s Court
Trackers
VH1’s Behind The Music Busta Rhymes
Why Us, Why Here, Why Now
WEB
ChicsRockCharms.com
Julissab.com
Melyssafordonline.com
StyleCaster.com 
