The last couple of posts talked about ageing, an inevitable biological process that takes place. Whilst keeping our spirit young, I think we’d all like to defy the physical ‘assaults’ of ageing as much as possible. The beauty industry is anti-ageing and pro-youth. (In fact, this anti-ageing effort does more harm than good! But let’s [...]
Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category
11 Mar
Cleansing Oils & Creams – Are you using them right?
27th March 2011 – Additional product review of Biore Cleansing Oil added – please scroll down to the bottom. ——— Makeup removers are my staple. I’ve been using cleansing oil for many years and to me, it is absolutely essential as I use makeup on a daily basis. In my experience, it is the most [...]
12 Dec
Ways to reduce or prevent acne breakouts
How is acne formed? Skin cells are constantly replacing themselves. As they age and die, they get pushed up to the skin’s surface (the epidermis) where they flatten out. Once on the surface, they join other dead skin cells and form a protective layer that helps protect us from bacteria and viruses. We have hair [...]
30 Sep
Sunblock – What to expect and How much is enough
What’s important to me when I choose my sunblock: Good UVA & UVB protection No fragrance Non-oily Not tinted Cheap enough to finish 50g in 3-4 weeks ———————————————————————————————————————————- I remember being told by a sales assistant at a cosmetics counter that 5 ‘dots’ of sunblock the amount of liquid foundation would be sufficient for my [...]
28 Sep
Sunblock – an essential anti-aging skincare item
Take it from me – sunblock has got to be THE skincare product you use if you use nothing else! If I’d had a chance to look into the ‘crystal ball’ when I was a teen and see what my skin would look like in 20 years’ time, I would’ve taken sun damage warnings more [...]
16 Aug
Face-masking
Since my last write-up on eye-creams, I’ve been busy with a few projects, which explains my long absence in writing. Incidentally, just today I saw a beauty tip on using eye creams: – Avoid using a rich eye cream or moisturiser under makeup as it can cause your concealer and foundation around your eye area [...]
19 Jul
Eye Creams
Have you ever heard that the skin around the eye area is more delicate than other parts of the face? I guess it is. I don’t know actually. And I don’t think I’ll ever get to find that out for myself for sure. But we all know for a fact that older people get lines [...]
14 Jul
Moisture for Your Skin
After a long hiatus due to busy-ness, travelling and a problematic right arm, I’m finally back with my series on skincare. I’ve shared about some skin care steps on cleansing, removal of makeup, exfoliating, toning, treating some common skin concerns, next is on moisturizing. Who needs a moisturiser? Not everyone. If your face is naturally [...]
25 Jun
What will your skin be like in 20 years?
I was digging through some magazine clippings I kept from years ago and came across this advertisement by Shiseido. I don’t remember when it came out, but I know it was many years ago. However, the message stays true even now. Now, let’s unveil their ‘future’ skin! Of course this is digitally done, but do [...]
24 Jun
Treatment Products – Miracles in a bottle
Many people believe that treatment products are ‘miracles’ in a bottle. They usually come in precious little amounts and cost you the most! Understandably, the higher the price, the higher our expectations, not to forget we’re also told by counter sales assistants that they are SO SO GOOD! We’re likely to find many treatment [...]
