Skincare tips from women
THE last trend I’ve seen for skincare on social media has been using Head & Shoulders shampoo for acne, and people who have used it, or other zinc-based dandruff formulas, swear by it. Before that there were the various oils, then gels like aloe vera, and spices like turmeric. Fact is, different things work for different people, and while we can’t rubbish people’s experiences, we have to find what works for us within the confines of common sense.
Firstly, skincare and how to achieve optimal skin health is a practice for your dermatologist. This expert can take your history, diagnose you, and advise you on the best treatment going forward.
Then there are also tried and true methods that make sense — like using sunscreen, zinc, and anything that exfoliates, nourishes, and moisturises.
What’s the skincare routine you swear by for your beauty needs? Here, some beauty experts share what they’ve personally used and would recommend.
Nastassia Salmon, beauty therapist:
The Ordinary line of products is good, and you can go online and get products specific to your skin issues. I’ve found that they do work for anything from hyper pigmentation to erasing signs of ageing. Try them out.
Charlene Mighty, hairstylist:
Rosemary oil is very, very good for promoting hair growth, but it’s good for your skin, too. It helps with acne, helps make your skin less oily, heals scars, and even reduces puffiness under your eyes.
Janella Reid, skincare tech:
Plain old Vaseline is good for removing make-up, helping with rashes, moisturising your skin, and preventing drying. You don’t need any of the fancy stuff, just buy a tub of Vaseline.
Peaches Allen, make-up artist:
Witch hazel. It’s good, cheap, and very effective as an astringent or toner. It will help tighten your pores, reduce oil build-up and help with issues like ingrown hair.
Leonie Simpson, make-up artist:
Rose hip seed oil is great as a moisturiser. It’s great to remove or lighten scars and I’ve used it myself. It’s also very light so it won’t cause you to break out. You can use it under your make-up or at night before bed.
Letisha Robinson, aesthetician:
Make your own body scrub using coconut oil and epsom salt, or Himalayan salt. You can use this once weekly to exfoliate your whole body or as a foot scrub and soak for your pedicures. It will soften your skin and leave everywhere feeling baby smooth.
