HEY GOOD LOOKIN'

Less is more this summer, but only if you choose the right clothes and accessories to structure your look.

HEY GOOD LOOKIN'

USE A FACE WASH INSTEAD OF SOAP: It removes surface grease, oil and pollution from the skin. Most face washes come with exfoliating beads that will leave your skin looking and feeling buffed, fresh and hydrated.

Neutrogena, Palmolive and Fiama make some good formulations.

USE A FACE MASK ONCE A WEEK: Clay-based masks tighten the skin, unblock clogged pores and keep your skin looking both fresher and younger. Use natural and organic products. Tea tree face mask by Lotus Herbals is really good, as are products from Forest Essentials.

PREVENT OUTBREAKS: Drink a minimum of four litres a day and reduce your intake of fried, oil rich and spicy food, especially if you are prone to frequent skin breakouts. Use an astringent thrice a week ­ ideally at the end of the day. Astringents have antiseptic properties and drastically reduce pimples, blemishes and acne. They also help clean clogged pores, remove stickiness, excessive oil and accumulated dirt from the surface of the skin.

PREVENT SKIN CRACKING: Use a water-based moisturiser every night on a clean face. Rest assured, you will wake up to soft, supple and hydrated skin. If you have chapped lips, use an effective lip balm before you sleep. Make this part of your daily routine. I personally like the moisturisers from Shiseido, Clarins and Jergens.