If you are someone with light olive toned skin, you know that it can be a bit of a challenge to find the right products and makeup shades that work for you. Light olive skin has both yellow and green undertones, so it can be difficult to find colors that don’t make you look washed out or ashy.
In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for maintaining light olive toned skin.
What is light olive skin tone?
Light olive skin tone is the lightest of all the olive skin tones. It is usually a light brown or peach color. People with light olive skin tones usually have green, hazel, or brown eyes. They usually have dark hair, but it can also be red, blonde, or a light brown.
People with light olive skin tones are usually very fair and they often burn in the sun very easily. They need to wear sunscreen every day and they should avoid being in the sun from 10am to 2pm when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
Skin care routine for light olive skin:
The best skin care routine for light olive skin includes using a gentle cleanser, wearing sunscreen every day, and avoiding harsh scrubbers.
Light olive skin is delicate, so it’s important to use a gentle cleanser that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils. Look for a soap-free or lightly foaming facial cleanser that doesn’t have any harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances.
Another important part of taking care of light olive skin is wearing sunscreen every day. Sunscreen will help protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can cause premature aging and sun spots. Make sure to choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Lastly, try to avoid using harsh scrubbers on your light olive skin. These can damage the delicate skin cells and leave your skin feeling dry and irritated. Instead, use a soft washcloth or cotton pad to gently exfoliate your skin.
Tips for protecting light olive skin from the sun:
1.Limit your time in the sun, especially during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
2.Stay in the shade as much as possible.
3.Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, neck, and ears.
4.Wear sunglasses that provide UV protection to protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them.
5.Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, even on cloudy days.
6.Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating.
You should also avoid being in the sun during peak hours (10am to 4pm), and try to stay in the shade when possible. If you do have to be in the sun, make sure to reapply sunscreen every two hours.
The best makeup colors for light olive skin:
Most makeup artists would recommend earth tones for light olive skin. Browns, tans, and golds are all flattering hues that will enhance your natural complexion. warms shades of pink, peach, and coral can also be flattering on light olive skin tones. Avoid shades that are too cool or too dark for your complexion these colors will only make you look washed out.
When it comes to eye shadow, nude shades and light browns are the best bet. For eyeliner and mascara, black is always a classic choice, but brown can also work well if you want something a little softer. Cheek blush should be a muted rosy color, and lipsticks in shades of peach or nude work well with light olive skin.
Hopefully, these tips were helpful in understanding how to best take care of light olive skin. Light olive skin is delicate, but with the right products and makeup shades, you can definitely rock this unique complexion!