Hello and welcome to my blog
where I’ll be talking everything and anything about skincare, including how lifestyle
affects us and the skin!
Let's start with a fun fact: did you know that
the skin is the largest organ?
That’s right. We have all
this surface area on our body that is exposed to people and the environment
around us, I’m sure all of us would like to keep it in its best condition. Just
like with the health and wellness of our body in terms of fitness, skincare
(and other factors) is important in maintaining healthy skin, especially as we
age and encounter different concerns throughout our lifecycle. It is not just
about applying products to look great, having a routine gives you a sense of control
and it can be relaxing – a time to unwind and give yourself some "me time", plus
who doesn’t love a pamper night?
If you personally know me,
you’ll know that I am a freak for skincare and you might have seen related
reviews and content on my socials (but let’s talk about that later). So, you
might wonder how I got into skincare. Looking back on my younger self, I had
pretty good skin but of course, puberty hits, and when it came to my mid-teens,
I started to break out. More often, these breakouts were becoming regular and I
started to become insecure about how my face looked. Are people staring at me?
Why won’t they go away? Anyone who has experienced having the odd spot or so
might have come across these thoughts and I just want to say, YOU ARE NOT
ALONE. At the time, my skincare routine was comprised of two products that my mum gave
me and I get horrified thinking about what I used to use after gaining so much
knowledge about the skincare industry…never again. I started to do research on
how to tackle my skin problems and gradually, I got really invested in this
lifestyle which is where I am today.
But of course, having a skincare
routine doesn’t only apply to those who have skin concerns nor does it apply
only to the face - give your body/hands/feet - everywhere, the love it deserves. Let’s face
it, who doesn’t want baby-butt smooth skin. There are plenty of products to
maintain and prevent, and you should aim to prevent rather than treat anyway because
it tends to be easier – also easier said than done.
Skin is not perfect. We
all have different skin. Treat it as if it’s a person. Listen to it, then give
it what it needs.
As with many other sectors, the
industry is increasingly producing at a faster rate, so many people tend to follow
trends and try products that may not suit or work well for them as it does for
others. DIY skincare on TikTok? Hmm, I’d give that a second thought before you make
your skin worse…
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed my first
blog post! In my next blog, I will help you create your own routine as a
beginner using the most basic products and guide you on each step of the
routine – making sure your work has maximised effectiveness. Until then, comment
below what content you would like to see and if you liked it, let me know and
share it with others too!
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