Q. Hi Catherine,
I have a few spots on my feet from where I have had previous blisters.  How do I get rid of them?
--Maureen, Toronto

Hi Maureen,
Unfortunately, the marks on your feet mean that the top layers of skin are still healing.  If you want to speed up the disappearance of those scars, you may want to consider trying an over the counter hydrocortisone cream.  If this isn’t sufficient, you should speak with your physician or dermatologist to get a prescription.  To avoid getting summer blisters this year, one tip is to use Dr. Scholl’s For Her Rub Relief Stick.  This roll-on solution protects the feet by providing a thin barrier between your foot and the shoe; it decreases the effect of friction and blister creation.

Q. Hey Catherine,
I try not to wash my hair every day but my bangs and roots always look greasy, what can I do?
--Melanie, North York 

Hi Melanie,
This is a very popular issue with women; we try not to wash our hair everyday but sometimes it’s hard to resist when we feel our hair looks oily in the crown area.  Well, unfortunately we need to refrain from washing because by shampooing we are only adding to the problem by overworking the oil glands in our hair.  The best solution is to treat the greasy area on its own.  A trick I often use is to put a little baby powder in my hair and then tousle with my bangs to help absorb the oil.  Another popular product is the Cake Beauty Satin Sugar Hair and Body Refreshing Powder because it has a bit of colour that helps to blend into the hair more easily.  You can find more information on this product at http://www.cakebeauty.com/.

Q. Hi Catherine,
I have gaps in my eyebrows from over plucking them in the past. What is the best way to fill them in so they still look natural?
--Lydia, Orangeville

Hi Lydia,
The best way to fill in a gap in your eyebrow is with a matte brow powder and an angled brow brush.  Simply, brush up the eyebrows so you see exactly where the gaps are that need to be filled in, then dab in the powder gently and blend.  The M.A.C. line has a great brow brush. 



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