Q: My face is fair; however I suffer from with mild rosacea and my body tone is a bit yellowish. My face will become yellowish or dull when I am tired. How do I choose a foundation to balance the different tones? — Wong Yew Kiong, Kuala Lumpur.

A: Choose a skincare regime appropriate to your skin type to promote healthy glowing skin. When you choose foundation try it on your jaw line and make sure it looks exactly like your face color, not your body. For a healthy flawless result set your foundation with Laura Mercier Mineral loose powder. Pure pearl powder and minerals will help your skin look glowing and healthy throughout the day.

Q: I have oily skin but my nose gets oily very fast. I use a water base moisturiser for my face but is there any specific moisturiser or oil control cream specifically for the nose. What would you suggest I do to control my nose oiliness?

A: Mattifying make up base such as Oil Free Foundation Primer works well in regulating oil production. Other alternatives to try are facial blotters throughout the day when skin becomes oily.

Q: My daughter is an avid swimmer. However, she has developed blemishes on her skin as a result of the chemicals in the water. What can she do to prevent or reduce the blemishes especially on her face? — Ismah Manap, Kuala Pilah.
A: Sun exposure can cause such damage to skin, both internally and externally. Much of the damage can be seen in the skin’s outer appearance. The sun can also dehydrate the skin, leaving it prone to bacterial invasion which caused blemishes and acne. Too much sun exposure will destroy the connective tissue (collagen and elastin proteins) and cause premature aging. Skin cancer (melanoma, carcinoma, etc) may also result from sun exposure. Titanium dioxide is the purest sun block which can give an immediate and full protection. Opt for a waterproof sun block. Follow a normal cleansing regime every day, exfoliate and deep cleanse once a week and try to minimise sun exposure.

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