{Disclosure:   This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC®.  All opinons are my own.  No one is the boss of me.}

When it comes to summer weather, there’s not much more than sweat and heat that are the culprit of messing with our beauty routines.  Or so we think, right?  That’s where ALLERGY FACE™ comes in!  If you’re like most peeps around the world, you have suffered from seasonal allergies and you know it can put a serious damper on feeling freshed and polished for all of those summertime events like weddings and backyard barbecues.  

If you’ve been the victim of puffy, watery eyes or sneezing and runny nose while you’re trying to enjoy the sights and sounds of warmer weather with your friends and family, then you are going to LOVE beauty and fashion expert Carmen Ordoñez, {@VivaFashion}, who has teamed up with the makers of ZYRTEC® to share her personal beauty tips to fight ALLERGY FACE™.

In her three-part video series on www.YouTube.com/Zyrtec, Carmen shares her expert advice on helping women look their best even when suffering from allergies.  In part one of the series, she provides tips that help us all feel more beautiful even in the midst of battling some of the most challenging issues of ALLERGY FACE™.

1.  Instead of tissue, try using baby wipes for wiping runny noses.  These are much gentler and will combat the redness that can come with using tissues.  This is an awesome idea!  And, after having 4 kids, I don’t know why the thought never occurred to me since I seem to always have a stash of baby wipes in my house, car, and purse!

2.  Watermelon juice is an excellent beverage if you are looking to keep hydrated and fight puffiness.  Because they have a high water content and are a good source of antioxidents, they make the perfect summertime drink.  Now, there’s something I can drink to!  I absolutely LOVE watermelon any time of year.

3.  For a quick pick-me-up of your ALLERGY FACE™, keep metal spoons in the fridge and use the backs of them over your eyes anytime you want to feel refreshed and less puffy.  Again, such a great idea!

You can watch the full video and catch more of Carmen’s great tips below:

And something I can add just from personal experience and preference, resist the urge to open the windows even on the coolest of summer nights.  You may be tempted to sleep with the windows open if you feel like the temperature outside is pleasant, but you may be in for treating yourself to an allergy flare-up rather than a good night’s rest.

I hope you’ll stick around so I can share parts two and three of Carmen’s video series with you when it is released.  In the meantime, be sure and check out the ZYRTEC® Facebook page to learn more about fighting ALLERGY FACE™.  I’d also love to have your comments and feedback if you have a great tip on fighting ALLERGY FACE™.