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The complete A to Z for your Dream Skin
A - Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) help to renew your skin..jpg)
B - Botanical skincare taps on plant extracts for natural benefits.
C - Cleanse your skin. The first, all-important step in skincare clinic.
D - D.I.Y skincare that is as good as salon treatments - think home micro-dermabrasion and laser treatment kits that produce terrific results.
E - Exfoliate. It improves skin texture and colour, unclogs pores, and allows moisturisers to be better absorbed by the skin.
F - Facials are great because a facialist deep-cleanses and rehydrates, your skin, leaving it smoother, healthier and more supple.
G - Gel skincare products are good for our hot, humid climate as they're oil free and don't clog pores.
H - Hair removal creams are pretty effective for smooth, hair-free skin. They are pain-free, easy to use and last for at least 2 weeks.
I - Icky, sticky sun protection products are a thing of the past.
J - Jojoba oil is an excellent emollient that hydrates the skin and retards water loss, making the skin more supple.
K - Keep to these 4-steps: Cleanse, exfoliate, moisturise, protect.
L - Laughter is the best medicine, not just for health but for skin too.
M - Moisturize your skin to keep it glowing. Do it after a warm shower.
N - Never sleep with makeup on, as it ages the skin.
O - Oily skin can be controlled with toners/astringents.
P - Pigmentation can benefit from products with hydroquinone, kojic acid and vitamin C.
Q - Quit smoking. Smoking causes premature ageing and yellow skin.
R - Retinol (vitamin A) helps against wrinkles. But it has to be converted into tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) to work.
S - Superfoods will give you "vibrant, glowing skin". Try barley, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds.
T - Tea Tree Oil can provide an alternative treatment for pimples.
U - UV protection protects against sun damage and prevents photoageing.
V - Vitamins and minerals are important to your skin.
W - Water is absolutely essential for skin - 8 to 10 glasses is the norm.
X - marks the spot. Refer to P and T for treatment of blemishes.
Y - You must always use sunscreen. Sun damage can cause wrinkles, and pigmentation and dry skin.
Z - Zap zits and other unsightly spots with benzoyl peroxide creams.
