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The Best Beauty Solutions For Every Age

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In your 20s and think it’s too early to care about aging? Think again. Many in their late 30s and beyond who seek rejuvenation treatments wish they did more to maintain their youthful looks earlier. We rounded up the best beauty tips for every age so that you don’t miss out on the powers of prevention, and so that you can address the common skin aging problems.   KEEP YOUR SKIN HAPPY WITH GOOD HABITS Would you be surprised if I told you that ophthalmologists recommend wearing sunglasses as early as possible to prevent cataracts in later life? Well, the skin is the same, and dermatologists recommend you start sunscreens… yesterday. Believe or not, there are vital skincare practices that should be performed literally from birth, and sun protection is one of them.   KEEP BEAUTY AN INVERTED TRIANGLE Start by defying gravity. You might be surprised, but our skin produces less collagen as early as our twenties. When we are young, the skin is firm with optimal collagen production Continue Reading

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5 Sunscreen Myths We Want You To Stop Believing

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It is summer now and you can’t wait to get out in the sun. Or you live somewhere in the tropical climate and live in fear of pigmentation? If you were just like me and have problems finding the right sunscreen (there are so many choices, I know!), here are 5 sunscreen myths we have debunked which will help you get smarter when you purchase your next sunscreen. Tip: It is not always about buying the most expensive ones!   Myth 1. Physical sunscreens clog up your pores and cause acne For those who don’t know, physical sunscreens are also known as mineral sunscreens, because they contain mineral ingredients titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These work not by being absorbed into the skin (i.e. chemical sunscreens do that), but by forming a barrier on top of skin and deflecting damaging UV rays away from the skin. Contrary to popular belief, physical blockers are less likely to clog up skin and cause acne – silicones and mineral oils do. These tend Continue Reading

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Proven Ways To Slow Down The Skin Ageing Process

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Be Religious About Applying Your Sunscreen Heard of the Slip-Slop-Slap campaign that was raised to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer in Australia? Well, since we can’t Slip on a shirt over our faces, Slop-ping on the SPF50 sunscreen is probably more important in this respect. Don’t be fooled and skip the sunscreen on a less-than-sunny day. Fact is, our skin doesn’t need to feel the sun in order to be damaged. UVA rays are potent “silent’ skin agers and do not burn skin at all.   For those who need some quick advice, physical sunblocks are also known as mineral sunblocks, and these contain zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or both. Compared to chemical sunblocks which contain active ingredients like avobenzone or oxybenzone, physical sunblocks are more stable and less likely to cause skin irritations. However, if the thought of zinc oxide leaving a chalky cast on your face puts you off, try a wash-on sunscreen. Read more: I Found A Wash-On Sunscreen. You Are Going To Want Continue Reading

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Why You Should Be Careful Of Sun Exposure

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I have pigments on both sides of my face, thanks to spending a decade of my younger years studying in Australia. But my right cheek has a pesky brown spot, the size of a 5 cent coin in Singapore. It bothers me. How did I get it? I am almost positive that it all started during one hot summer afternoon when I was stuck in a 3 hour traffic jam travelling from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. After I got out of my car, my right cheek was sunburnt. To be honest, I never really noticed my pigments until they got really obvious. I headed out to the beach during study breaks and lay on the soft white sand, trying to get that stupid sun-kissed tan. I even tried the tanning booth at the gym several times. The burnt spot would go on and turn into a nasty pigment many years later and I am spending good money on skincare products and visits to my doctor’s clinic to make sure Continue Reading

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