Expert skin care tips beauty bible

When it comes to taking care of your skin, it’s best to consult the experts. We spoke to the key experts in the business of skin care to share their best skin care tips for treating tricky skin issues such as ageing, acne and dull skin.

“Be smart and take a preventative approach with your skincare. Apply an antioxidant serum in the morning to prevent environmental and free radical damage, and follow with a broad spectrum sunscreen to shield your skin from the damaging effects of the sun.” – Melanie Grant, Clinic Director at Double Bay Clinic

“Ingredients such as chamomile and rosewater can be useful in calming the skin. [Also], witch hazel and tea tree oil can be helpful in clarifying and cleansing the skin.” – Danielle Williams, Jurlique Educational Specialist ANZ

“Rosehip oil and macadamia oil are two highly affordable, effective natural ingredients that are incredibly moisturising, combat the ageing process and improve the appearance of scarring and fine lines. They also double up as an eye serum, make-up remover and nourishing treatment for dry hair.” – Dr Claudia Lee, Integrative G.P. and Spokesperson for ModelCo Natural Skincare

“Always use your skincare products (especially sun protectors and serums) down your neck and décolletage and hands to prevent the visible signs of ageing.” – Monique Dickson, Dermal Therapist at Ultraderm and Registered Nurse

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“Exfoliate weekly with a fruit enzyme mask to ensure skin is always bright and to encourage cell renewal.” – Lisa Sullivan, Founder and Co-Director/Registered Nurse at The Clinic

“When looking to improve the health of your skin, you need to focus on stimulating new collagen and resurfacing the skin, improving tone and texture. Fractionated laser treatments are perfect for achieving this, with minimal discomfort and little to no downtime.” – Suzie Hoitink, Registered Nurse and Chief Executive Officer at Clear Complexions on behalf of Clear + Brilliant“Double cleanse your skin at night to properly prepare your skin for treatment products such as serums and night creams.” – Monique Dickson, Dermal Therapist at Ultraderm and Registered Nurse

“To delay ageing, focus on treatments that improve the deep skin structures by tightening the existing collagen fibre framework and building more collagen to strengthen it.” – Dr. Gary Cussell, Facial Rejuvenation Clinic CEO and Principal Physician on behalf of Thermage

“Jetsetting skin is destabilised skin, so anything you can do to preserve some routine in your skin care regimen when travelling can help. Drink lots of water, moisturise generously, don’t skip the sunscreen and take your normal skin care products with you everywhere.” – Laurence Dryer, Chief Scientist and Global Head of Product Development at Obagi Medical

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“Apply a moisturising mask before doing your make-up for a special occasion. They contain rich humectants that invite water and other beneficial ingredients into the skin to enhance its appearance.” – Nicola Burford,International Make-up Artist

Will you be taking any of this advice on board? What’s the best skin care tip you’ve ever been given?