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The right care

CLEANSE Wash your face twice a USE A MASK Deep-cleansing
day to remove dead skin cells, oil masks, especially those contain-
build-up, makeup and impurities. ing charcoal, can help prevent
Always use lukewarm water. Too acne. If you have acne-prone skin,
cold and it won’t cleanse the skin apply a mask twice a week.
properly; too hot and it’ll dry out TRY A SERUM These are packed
your skin. If you wear makeup, be with ingredients that are benefi-
sure to remove it properly before cial to blemished skin. Apply be-
you go to bed, as it can cause fore moisturiser. Some can make
clogged pores. skin more sensitive to the sun, so
TONE This helps balance the pH always apply sunscreen. 6
level of the skin, giving the skin a MOISTURISE This helps rehy-
barrier and helping to protect it drate the skin after cleansing.
against blemishes. Steer clear of SEE A PROFESSION For more
toners with alcohol, as they can severe cases, such as nodules, 5
dry out the skin. scars, cold sores and acne you 4
EXFOLIATE Use a face scrub should see a dermatologist.
once a week if you have sensitive There are several treatments,
skin, otherwise use it twice a says Dr Nandipha Mgudumana
week. You can use scrubbing prod- of Optimum Medical Aesthetic
ucts that contain small granules Solutions in Sandton, Johannes-
or a scrubbing sponge. Or make burg. “The most common are
your own DIY product by mixing chemical or herbal peels. With
brown sugar and olive oil and us- more severe blemishes, we move
ing this as a scrub. Don’t exfoliate on to drips, micro needling or
he
if you have skin conditions such oxygen facials. These are all non- Trythesese
as eczema or psoriasis. invasive treatments.”
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2 Eucerin Even Pigment Spot
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3 Sorbet Charcoal Sheet Face Mask
Lemon and cucumber water R55 for 25ml
Lemon has a soothing and astringent effect while cucumber acts as 4 L’Oréal Pure Clay Blemish Rescue Mask
a coolant. Add slices of both to a bowl of water. Leave at room tem- R149 for 50ml
perature for a few hours then use the water to wash your face. The 5 Garnier Pure Active Intensive Deep Pore 7
higher the concentration of both in the water, the better it works. Unclogging Gel Wash R99 for 200ml
Turmeric 6 Nivea Perfect & Radiant Even Tone
This spice has long been used to treat ailments such as irritated Overnight Serum R165 for 40ml
skin. It reduces unwanted pigment and leaves skin glowing. Add 7 Nivea Perfect & Radiant 3 in 1 Cleanser Normal 8
to Oily Skin R99,99 for 150ml
two tablespoons of ground turmeric to milk and mix to a paste. 8 Avène Cleanance Expert Emulsion
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Apply, leave for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with warm water. R219,95 for 30 ml
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1 When to worry
Coverup
C Some blemishes could be a sign of
skin cancer or a more serious skin
M ost can be concealed with makeup, but never try to condition and should be checked
over a blemish if a dermatologist has said it will aggra-
co out by a specialist.
va te the condition or if the blemishes are inflamed.
To disguise blemishes, first apply foundation as usu-
al. This could be enough coverage, but you might also Consult a dermatologist if . . .
S You’ve used over-the-counter
eed a concealer.
ne products for six weeks or more and
Choose a concealer that’s highly pigmented, not too
dr y and close to your skin tone, especially if you’re not see no improvement.
S Products seem to further irritate
sing it in conjunction with foundation. Opt for a hydrat-
us the skin.
g concealer for dry skin, and a matte one for oily skin.
ing S More blemishes appear on the
Apply the concealer on and around the blemishes. skin.
Sl owly blend it into your skin with a slightly damp S Blemishes become painful.
eauty blender. You might have to apply a few layers
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f concealer to pro
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