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Anupama Dayal I’ve always liked experimenting with make-up but don’t necessarily wear or labour over a great deal of it. My favourite is M.A.C as I love the colour choices offered by the brand. Amongst lipsticks I love wearing a wide spectrum of shades from subtle nudes to electric pink and sometimes even neon orange, depending on my mood. I prefer mineralised liquid foundation two shades darker than my skin tone. I don’t colour my hair and go for regular oil massages, and include plenty of amla in my diet. |
I am a 30-year-old woman with dry, flaky skin. Of late, the area around my nose and chin has become dark. I walk a lot in the sun. Could it be a tan? Also, how do I use make-up for an even skin tone. Please advise.
Ideally your moisturiser will contain some protection from the sun in the form of SPF, and also some protection from free radical action in the form of antioxidant vitamins or minerals. Avoid anything containing too many petrochemicals like mineral oil as they can dry the skin, block pores and prevent it from breathing and getting rid of wastes. Aloe vera, on the other hand, is great for skincare. Fresh aloe vera will effectively treat dry skin, skin irritation and abrasions.
Apply your moisturiser to slightly damp skin, directly after splashing with cool water. Applying moisturiser this way not only locks moisture into the skin but you will find that you don’t need to use quite so much of it.
Since your skin is darker around the edges of your nose and chin trying to even this out with one shade can often flatten the face, and it can end up looking either too pale or too dark. My advice is to choose two foundations that match the two different shades and apply them where necessary blending carefully at the joins. This will keep the dimension in your face and make your base look more natural.
Stay away from compact powder as the powder will only highlight all your dry, flaky bits. Richer and creamier oil-based products are alright for dry skin as they can help to seal the moisture in.
