DO’S & DON’TS

Don’t wait too long after you’ve washed your face to apply skincare products – no more than three minutes.

Do apply sunscreen if you’re using serum during the day and your moisturiser doesn’t already contain it. The sun can cause the active ingredients in your serum to react negatively on the skin, causing redness or peeling.

Do switch from your daytime moisturiser to a richer night cream in the evening.

Don’t use hot water to wash your face – it will dry out your skin.

Do skip toner if you have sensitive skin as most toners contain alcohol which will aggravate your skin.

Do stick to healthy eating habits, exercise regularly and drink lots of water.

Do spend less time in the sun and always wear sunscreen.

Don’t mix your serum with your moisturiser. This will make the serum useless as it won’t be able to penetrate the skin as effectively.

Do apply your anti-ageing serum on your neck and shoulders and the back of your hands, as ageing signs are evident in these areas too.

Do take precautions with certain serums and know when they should be applied. For example those with high doses of vitamin A, also referred to as retinol, should be applied only at night. This is because the ingredients in the serum may react to sunlight, making your skin more prone to sunburn.