A: Yes, more and more beauty experts are advising the use of foundation brushes over spongy wedges or your fingers. According to Women’s Day, shop around for a foundation brush that has a flat shape with a slightly rounded tip. In addition, for best results, the brush should contain both natural and synthetic bristles. The natural bristles are better at transferring the product while the synthetic hairs ensure that you don’t apply too much.
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A: Actually, summer is the perfect time to apply primer beneath your normal base. These formulas actually help hold your foundation in place, so it doesn’t melt away. Plus, primers are so lightweight that you’ll be surprised how lightweight your makeup actually feels. To lighten things up more, consider swapping foundation for a bb cream or tinted moisturizer, and opt for oil-free formulas.
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A: No. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not giving children aspirin to treat fever or pain caused by the flu or other viral illnesses. Using aspirin to treat symptoms of a viral infection in children can cause a rare illness called Reye’s Syndrome. Instead, give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce symptoms.
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A: Since hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a viral infection, antibiotics are not an effective treatment. Antibiotics kill bacteria, but do nothing to kill or decrease the number of viruses in your body. As of right now, no vaccine exists for the viruses that cause hand-foot-and-mouth disease; however, research is underway to develop an antiviral drug for the enterovirus 71 strain.
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A: Yes, although uncommon, some children can develop encephalitis or viral meningitis when infected with the virus strains that cause hand-foot-and-mouth disease. In addition, the virus can also lead to heart failure in rare cases. If you suspect that your child has any of these complications, contact your doctor immediately!
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