Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.5

You still need to wear sunscreen in the winter 🧴❄️

If there is light from the sun, there is radiation you need to protect your skin from

#skincare #sunscreen #wintersunscreen

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.4

Careful not to leave hair products, like gel, wax or pomade, on the skin

This can cause pomade acne, which is often seen around the hairline

#skincaretips #acne #skincare

A sensationalist headline is there for engagement not education

Be especially wary if they’re promoting a “safer” (more expensive) alternative or anything DIY…

Unfortunately people will use fear for clicks and to sell you products

#skincare #skincaremyths

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.3

No, drinking more water will not ‘cure’ acne. Acne pathogenesis is far more complicated than that. You will just end up peeing more...

#skincare #skincaremyth #acne

Skincare: Tommy’s Tip no.2

If you want a more matte / less dewy finish on skin, look for silica in the ingredients list

Eg. For a body cream that’s not sticky or sunscreen that’s not too glowy

#skincaretips #smb

Skincare: Tommy’s Tips no.1

Don’t apply a facial oil before your sunscreen. It will stop the sunscreen forming an even layer and you will get patchy, ineffective protection

#skincaretips #sunscreen #faceoil

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