Our face is seen by the world, so it is normal to worry are we treating it properly? After all, It’s what the world sees first.

1. As a Beauty Editor, I learnt how to look after my skinfrom the experts.  This came in useful when I was faced with the side effects of drug undergoing cancer treatment.  I learned these basics

•  CLEANSE
• TONE
• NOURISH
• HYDRATE
• N.B. only use clean fingers;  hands pick up germs; wash them before touching your face.

CLEANSE

When I went to France to sort out skin problems. I was advised to use La Roche Posay (LRP) skincare. French women are very particular about the products they put on their faces, and little girls are taught to cleanse their faces properly, NOT with soap and water (it dries out the skin), but with specially-formulated cleansers.  I was advised to use

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser Sensitive Skin 400ml

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 It’s non-abrasive and doesn’t contain alcohol.                                                                          I slightly wet my face with lukewarm water, then apply a thumbnail-sized dab of Toleriane. and gently massage onto the face with fingertips, using an upward motion.                    Avoid scrubbing: as this can irritate your skin, and pat gently around the eyes – don’t drag – especially down

TONE

La Roche-Posay Soothing Toning Lotion 200ml

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Toners are a skincare product that can help balance your skin’s PH levels, remove impurities, and hydrate your skin, after cleansing.

• • Remove impurities: Toners can help remove leftover dirt, oil, makeup, and dead skin cells from your skin.
  • Hydrate: Toners can help restore moisture that’s lost during cleansing.
  • Reduce pores: Toners can help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.

Reduce redness: Toners help reduce redness caused by acne or blemishes.

Apply with a cotton wool pad, after make-up removal. Do not rinse.  External use only

NOURISH

Now you have prepared your skin – it’s time to put the icing on top with a Moisturiser that will nourish your skin and help it glow

• Hydrating skin means moisturizers help prevent dryness, which can lead to common skin conditions like acne.
• Balancing oil production: The right Moisturizer can help balance oily complexions.
• Reducing wrinkles: Moisturizer can help prevent wrinkles and fine lines from forming. Dehydrated skin shows lines more easily, but moisturizer helps plump up the skin.
• Camouflaging blemishes: Moisturizer can help conceal other skin blemishes.
• Reducing ‘tight’ feeling 

NOURISH

For the daytime, I use La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluide Moisturiser 40ml

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For nighttime, I use La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Night Cream 40ml

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It’s a small bottle, but packs a punch.

HYDRATE

Drink more Water – it’s cheap and we usually need more than we think.  I drink tap water, but many say they prefer bottled.  Either way, it boosts your inner glow, and helps iron out crepey skin on your body, particularly your arms.

At first this routine can seem a bit of a faff – but get into the habit and your improved skin will make it worthwhile.