WOMEN’S BUSINESS
Your skin deserves a winter wonder treat
It’s the perfect time to ‘get even’, writes MICHELLE
BALTAZAR. Well, an even skin tone, that is.
LOVE the sun, sand and
the beach? Me, too.
By MICHELLE
BALTAZAR
But there’s a downside: Living in
Australia, you’re more likely to get
sunspots and premature skin ageing due
to harmful UV rays that aren't quite as
harsh in the Philippines.
In winter your skin gets some relief
from the Aussie sun brought about by too
many outdoor activities or beach parties,
making it the perfect time to get rid of
those unwanted blemishes on your face.
So don’t get mad, get even. An “even
skin tone”, that is.
TIP ONE: Cleanse, tone and
moisturise. If you don’t have a skincare
routine, it’s never too late to start.
It’s not just about looking good but
feeling good. Nothing like itchy, scratchy
and super-dry skin during winter to ruin
your day.
At the risk of spelling out the obvious,
all you need to do is splash some water
on your face and use a 20-cent size (or
less) dollop of the cleanser, add a little
bit of water and start scrubbing, gently,
all over your face (use a facial scrub if you
have one).
Remove again with water and then
use a 10-cent (or more) size dollop or
more of the toner and put all over your
face, avoiding the delicate eye area.
Note: you don’t need cotton balls
to soak the toner with, just apply the
toner directly on your face). Then apply
your eye crème (dab around the eye
area but never on your eyelids) and your
moisturiser during the day and the night
crème on your face and neck before you
go to bed.
TIP TWO: Always wear sunscreen.
Unless you are one of the rare few with
skin that reacts badly to SPF, never leave
home without sunscreen. There are
several products in the market.
TIP THREE: Leave your pimples
alone. I know how tempting it is but don’t
do it. You’ll end up with bigger pimples
or scars that are hard to remove.
TIP FOUR: Give yourself a glycolic
peel. Once a week if you can. A weekly
peel simply means that your protein
serums or moisturisers will work much
better.
TIP FIVE: Hide those dark spots.
While you’re waiting for your new
skincare routine to work its magic, you
can also use concealers, correctors and
foundations.
When all else fails, consult a
dermatologist.
Sometimes, some dark spots and
sunspots have been left to linger too long
they might need that extra treatment.
That is why prevention is better than the
cure. When in doubt, never leave the
house without sunscreen! n
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