SKINCARE FOR NOOBS

QI’m 30 and I don’t have a skincare routine. What are the basic steps and what products would you suggest?

T—Alka V, Delhi

he basic steps to skincare are: Cleanser: A mild one. Toner: To smoothen and calm your skin. Serum: Tailored to your skin concerns, this can help protect and cure your skin. A vitamin C serum helps to lighten dark spots or signs of hyperpigmentation and reverses skin damage.

Moisturiser: It helps strengthen the barrier of your skin and keeps it hydrated. For oily skin, use a gel-based thinner moisturiser that will soak in quickly. For dry skin, a thicker cream-like formula would work.

Sunscreen: The Sun’s UV rays can cause cancer and sunscreen is essential to act as a barrier from the sun.

Ami Patel is a celebrity fashion stylist, image consultant and faculty with the Art of Living