Specialising in skincare

OUR EXPERTS REVEAL THEIR BEST BEAUTY TIPS

by RAAKHI TANVI

SKINCARE is a part of beauty regimes all year round, and what needs to be done moves with the seasons. Whether it is hacks, techniques, lifestyle changes or the right routine, the correct knowledge can make a big difference.

Finding good products are near the top of a skincare to-do list. With that in mind, Eastern Eye’s resident beauty guru Raakhi Tanvi caught up with various experts to find out what products they recommend, including her own must-haves.

Manisha (International bridal makeup artist): Glam Glow’s Supermud clearing treatment has got to be one of my favourite mud masks. I have acne/ spot prone oily skin and this stuff works wonders.

The blend of glycolic, salicylic and lactic acids are chemical exfoliators, so give me a perfect boost. Supermud also contains charcoal and clay, which help to draw out excess oil, bacteria and impurities. If I get a spot, Lukewarm waterdrop filters is best for the skin as it is the gentlest on your skin. I will use this as a spot treatment before bed. I also use this before applying my makeup for special events and even used it on my wedding day!

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Dr Anjali Mahto (Consultant dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible): I like the Murad AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser and use this most days of the week for facial cleansing. It contains a combination of glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid to aid chemical exfoliation and remove the upper layer of dead skin cells.

Salicylic acid reduces oil production and is helpful for acne-prone skin, whilst the more gentle glycolic and lactic acid can help with skin brightening. The product is gentle and doesn’t create excessive over-dryness of the skin. I will also occasionally use it on the neck, upper chest and back in the shower for exfoliation.

Instagram: @anjalimahto

Payal Malde (makeup artist): During winter, my face tends to crack and I actually used Cetaphil moisturiser once when I had forgotten my face cream. I couldn’t believe how much it helped my skin. It provided a great base for my makeup, which usually cracks by the middle of the day in the colder months, as my eczema gets so bad. I am an advert for my own work and feel more confident in winter with my own makeup. I use this as a primer on clients who have dry skin too, to ensure lasting coverage. I can’t live without this cream and wish I’d known about it sooner.

Instagram: @payalmaldemua

Natasha Dauncey (Founder and owner of Apothaka®): I recommend my Barrier Support Serum with niacinamide (vitamin B3), hyaluronic acid and ceramide complex. I formulated it to support overall skin health, and this has a winning combination of ingredients in a lovely lightweight oil-free gel.

Applied to damp skin and sealed in with a moisturiser, it keeps skin healthy, hydrated and functioning at its best. Niacinamide supports healthy barrier function by reducing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and improving the water content of the surface layer of the skin with consistent use. It also has anti-inflammatory effects in acne and rosacea.

Ceramides naturally occur in the skin and play an important role in barrier function and water retaining abilities of the skin. Topically applied ceramides can hydrate skin and help reduce TEWL, and protect from sources of irritation. Barrier support contains three types of ceramides, which can repair a damaged skin barrier, with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a humectant found in the skin, which gives it volume and keeps it supple. Topical HA hydrates the upper layer of the skin, which is important as hydrated skin functions better. It also softens and smoothens the skin, as well as improving how the skin looks, to offer hydration on different levels.

Instagram: @apothakaskincare

Zarrine: One of my favourite skincare steps has to be cleansing, and at the moment I absolutely love The Cleansing Concentrate from Deviant Skincare. This lovely indie beauty brand makes a couple of my favourite products and their brand new ethos is to create effective formulas that surpass skincare trends and respect all ages, skin types and genders.

This cleanser is a vivid green, nutty smelling, luxuriously melty jelly-balm that effortlessly breaks down and emulsifies all makeup, even mascara. I have combination skin so this balm to milk cleanser is perfect for me, but it is especially suitable for problematic/sensitive skin types, which react to essential oils and fragrance.

This is due to a succinct but wholesome ingredients list including hemp seed oil, cucumber seed oil, borage seed oil and broccoli seed oil. This gives the cleanest skin I’ve experienced post first cleanse and it’s a favourite product of mine.

Instagram: @zarrine_beautyjunkie

Raakhi Tanvi: I have suffered from adulthood acne for years now. I purchased the Murad Retinol range in November and my skin has never been better. Retinol is an exfoliating, anti-aging, anti-breakout ingredient and there is so much information available about what type of retinol could work for you. It’s always best to start with a lower percentage concentrate and build up.

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RAAKHI’S SECRET SKINCARE TIPS:

– Cleanse your face for a full minute.

– Always apply serum to a slightly damp face (damp with a toner).

– Gently pat products in instead of rubbing, especially serums.

– A good cuticle oil will make your gel manicure last longer.

– Sleep on a silk pillowcase, as it’s kinder on the skin and hair!