Sun protection is crucial to slowing down the signs of ageing. Skimp on suncare and the lines and wrinkles will surface deeper and faster and your skin will lose its fi rmness more quickly. You also have a higher risk of developing pigmentation.
FIX IT Use makeup with sun protection so you won’t have to fuss with an extra product. Try RMK Gel Emulsion Compact SPF27 PA++ ($89 for compact/$73 for refi ll/ $10 for sponge) if you want heavier coverage or Kose Sekkisei Supreme Makeup Base SPF25 PA ++ ($60) for lighter coverage.
When you’re lounging around at home (yes, you need sunscreen even when indoors!), use a light sunscreen like DHC Suncut Q10 Mist SPF24 PA++ ($18.50) or DHC Suncut Q10 Sheets Body ($7.50 for 10 sheets), which can be used on the face and body.
Most of us don’t live as healthily as we should and spend way too much time in air-conditioning or under the sun, so it’s important to use a moisturiser that hydrates and protects.
FIX IT Most women know not to skip this crucial step. Besides, it takes all of 30 seconds! Choose one that can be used for both day and night, like Sisley Ecological Compound ($275), which also fights environmental stress.
If you’re skipping it because you have oily skin, try SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (from $96-$197). It hydrates instantly while controlling sebum secretion and balancing the skin’s pH level.
You’re rushing in the morning so you blow-dry at full blast. While blow-drying your hair properly doesn’t damage it, too much heat can draw moisture from hair cells, making it dry and brittle.
FIX IT Ease off on the hairdryer and try to give your locks a break from blow-drying on the weekends. Apply a leave-in treatment like L’Oreal Professionnel Thermo Repair ($38), a heat-activated hair-repairing milk, before blow-drying.
This is an absolute no-no. If you have a habit of falling asleep without washing off your makeup, it can lead to more serious skin problems.
According to Dr Ivan Tan, an aesthetic doctor with Nu.Reflections Medical Aesthetics, dirt doesn’t cause acne, although it’s still not a great idea to hop into bed with grime on your face. Makeup, however, is known to aggravate acne when left on overnight, as the particles are tiny enough to enter pores, which can lead to breakouts.
FIX IT For the times when you have absolutely no energy to even walk to the bathroom, keep a stash of cleansing wipes on your nightstand. Try Biore Cleansing Cotton Oil Facial Sheets ($16.50), which removes waterproof makeup effortlessly.
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