Let’s talk all about your SKIN. What is your skin’s job? Skin is like a sack that holds everything in its place to protect your body. If we didn’t have skin then our organs, bones and muscles would fall out of us! Not only does it protect our important insides but it also controls our body [...]
We all know that exercise is an important way to stay healthy, but did you know that regular exercise can keep your skin healthy, too? Vigorous exercise makes you sweat which flushes out toxins and other waste chemicals. That’s why it is important to shower as soon as possible after exercising. Exercise also increases oxygen [...]
Guest Blog Post by LittleMissMatched How to Become the Best Version of Yourself Hey, PREP girls! My name is Ana and I work for the girls’ fashion and lifestyle brand, LittleMissMatched. What I love so much about being a part of the team here is that we put as much creativity as possible into our [...]
Although I sincerely hope that you are all wearing your sunscreen every day and will never need the information posted here, I think it is important to know what to do in case you (or a friend) ever do get a sunburn. The first symptoms of a sunburn (redness, pain, and swelling of sun-exposed skin) [...]
There are lots of options when choosing a sunscreen. So how can you know which one is right for you? First, you want to pick a sunscreen that has a SPF value of 30 or greater. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures a sunscreen’s ability to protect you from UVB and prevent sunburn. [...]
We love the sun as it provides light, heat and energy to make life on earth possible. PREP YOUR SKIN every day, 365 days per year, so you can enjoy the sun on your terms. 5 SUN FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. One in Five Americans will develop skin cancer in their [...]
We are proud to announce that tangerine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has partnered with PREP Cosmetics! They carry our full skincare line and they can help guide you on your skincare journey. Go visit them! Tangerine is located at 7580 Corporate Blvd, Suite 103 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. XO, [kelly]
We’ve teamed up with one of our favorite brands, Yellowberry. They make comfy, colorful, bras, leggings, lounge wear and headbands for girls! When you spend just $25 in the PREP online store, you'll get a free Yellowberry headband ($12.50 retail value). No coupon code needed! These cute headbands are perfect to wear when working out, [...]
Laughing is not only great for your mind but it's also great for your body. Laughter improves blood flow and oxygen to the body, boosts your immune system, decreases stress, and it can even improve your memory. Laughter is also very social and tends to be contagious. If it seems like everyone in your [...]
In our previous article Why do I need a skincare routine?, we talk about how taking good care of your skin can help prevent many of the problems that are common in your teens and into adulthood. We also know there are so many products to choose from (but very few really made for girls your age!) [...]
One of our PREP Girls sent in this email: QUESTION: “What can I do to treat my oily skin? I scrub my face clean 3 times a day but it seems like no matter what I do it is always oily!” ANSWER: Unfortunately most of the common causes of oily skin are ones that you [...]
We've been traveling all over the US and this time it was for the One Direction On The Road Again tour and the 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) Rock Out With Your Sock Out tour. We are honored to have been asked to participate as an on-screen partner for these bands and we must say, [...]
The #1 Teen Celeb Magazine, J-14, reached out to us to answer some very good back to school skincare questions. See Dr. Carole's answers below in the September issue! Now that it's Fall, do I still need sunblock? Yes! The weather may not be as hot but the sun’s rays are still strong enough to cause [...]
Acne – What is it, who gets it, and why? Waking up to find a brand new pimple on the middle of your forehead can be a very frustrating experience, but it is one that we can all relate to. In fact, acne affects 40-50 million Americans and almost 90% of teens, making it the [...]
Are you interested in being part of our Product Development Team? We are looking for girls ages 13-24 with mild acne. You will be an important part of PREP as you will have the opportunity to test out our new P.R.E.P. everyday clear acne treatment before it hits the market. Developed by our co-founder Carole [...]
PREP Cosmetics + Road Show = #ShareYourBeautyTX PREP Cosmetics is going on tour! We are bringing beauty to Texas. Join us for 1 of 5 PRIVATE POP-IN BEAUTY EVENTS across the biggest beauty state in the country. Get an opportunity to mix and mingle with one or more beauty bloggers, meet the PREP team and receive [...]
1. Use every day, rain or shine! 2. Perfect for use under your favorite colored lip gloss or all by itself. 3. Can be reapplied as often as needed to keep your lips feeling smooth and hydrated. [Carole]
1. Use daily to remove oil and keep skin feeling fresh. 2. You'll love the clean fresh scent. 3. Younger girls with dry skin or who aren't used to washing with soap and water every day should start using a few times per week and then gradually increase to daily use to let your skin adjust [...]
1. Use every day, rain or shine! 2. The lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect under makeup or when used by itself. 3. Reapply every hours especially after swimming or excessive sweating. [Carole]
Did you know that your fingernails and toenails are made of a hard material called keratin? It is a protein that is found in the outer layer of the skin and hair, and is also the main component of animal hooves, horns, claws and feathers. It is very tough, making it an ideal substance to [...]