Get rid off dead skin cells; exfoliate regularly at least once a week.

Maintain a cleansing routine- remove makeup daily (do not wash more than two times a day), and get a facial every 7-10 days.

Exercise regularly, to reduce stress and brings more oxygen to your skin resulting in firmer and nourished skin.

Maintain a healthy diet, eat foods rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B this include fruits, vegetables, fish, liver. Take supplements if necessary.

Example: If you find a shade that is almost your skins natural color, but it is to dark, try to mix that with a lighter shade, until you get desired color. If you don't have time to go foundation hunting, there are several companies that offer free samples. Try contacting a Mary Kay or Avon rep to see if she can offer you some samples.

Tara Grant, owner of http://www.designbytara.com, http://www.partysuppliesrus.com, & http://www.heronlinenetwork.com.  Tara is a warm-hearted entrepreneur, mother of 2 small children and an avid networker in the wahm and parenting communities!