The do's and don'ts (Basics)

Hello people! So, what is a healthy skin?
It is when our skin looks plump, subtle and healthier. But of course, lack of sleep, excessive smoking, exposure to sunlight and some other harmful conditions can damage and irritate our skin. If you haven't started caring for your skin, these are the crucial early steps in doing so.

THE DO'S

Drink plenty of water daily. This is to keep our body and skin hydrated especially during hot weather. Water will also flush out the toxins from body and nourishes our skin.  

Moisturize our body thoroughly everyday to prevent dry skin and cracks. This will keep our skin smooth, soft and healthy.

Eat healthy and nutritious food such as green vegetables, fruits like apples and berries, or walnuts. A healthy diet will improve quality of skin.

Exfoliate our skin weekly to remove old cells of skin which helps in rejuvenating our skin. By using exfoliation scrub, it will keep our skin glowing.

Ever feel like your skin always look tired? It is probably because of your lack of sleep. Get a proper sleep because lack of sleep can lead to acne breakouts and increase skin sensitivity.

Exercise. Physical activity improves blood circulation throughout the body, hence it nourishes skin cells and keeps healthy skin and vibrant. 

THE DON'TS

Smoking leads to aging of skin and wrinkles, fine lines and dry the skin. It also blocks the blood supply to skin which makes it unhealthy. 

Do not go to sleep with make-up on. It may cause complexion problems.


Stress also causes a chemical response in our body making the skin more sensitive and reactive. Stress can also worsen skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Hence to reduce the effects, take proper care of our skin even if we are tired or stressed out.


Excessive exposure to sun can damage skin cells, cause sunburns dehydration, redness and rough texture. So make sure to put on sun protection cream our your skin before stepping out of the house.

Different Skin Types

Hello. The weather in Malaysia has been good lately. What I meant by good is that it is not hot as usual. But when it comes to the time that the sun shines too bright or it is too hot, doesn't it feel just like our skin might tear off?

Today I'll be introducing you to the various skin types. Honestly, it is very important for each of us to know our skin types as it leads to different care to different skin types. However, it can change depends on the environment. Once you have known your own skin types, it will be much easier to choose products to buy for your skin! 

Normal Skin type 

It is not too dry or too oily.

• Barely visible pores
• Radiant complexion
• Smooth, soft, even skin tone
• Less trace of sebum (or oil) on the tissue

Dry Skin type

• Dry, itchy skin
• Dry cracked skin that may also bleed
• Almost invisible pores
• Dull, rough complexion
• Red patches, less elastic
• More visible lines
• Flaky, feels tight after wiped

Oily Skin type

• Enlarged pores
• Dull or shiny, tiny complexion
• Blackhead, pimples, other blemishes 

Combination skin type

• Shiny skin
• Blackhead
• Pores that look larger than normal, because they’re more open

If you still cannot determine your skin type, you could always refer to a dermatologist.
I will be posting about the basic things to do in order to have a healthy skin next. Stay tune!