New Year is around the corner the corner. What is the common thing that everyone going to do when it come to New Year? Many would say they want to have a new start. New Year , New You! Is this a just a Mantra for everyone to sing song when it come to New Year? A lip service, perhaps? The New Year will certainly change to 1s Jan 2015 but you will likely remain as you and it is hard to change. Do agree with me if I said if we made a New Year's resolutions it will stick to us? Do you agree with me, unrealistic resolutions are fated to go down the drain and to be recycled the next New Year? Guess what? Accept the fact that when you tie your behavioral change to a specific date , ie. over committed from what you can deliver, you are robbing yourself. High chances for you to fail! Many will end up trying to recover from failure and to feel better....this famous phrase will occur. "Maybe Next Year!" Gosh! this is just a comfort phrase and most o...
In general, most people are advised to start using retinol in their mid-20s. Why do we need retinol for our skin? Well, this is because collagen and elastin production starts to slow down. Adding retinol into our skincare routine at age of 25 to 30 is the perfect time to slow down the ageing process. So, what is retinol that people are hyping about? In short, retinol is a topical product containing a vitamin A derivative. Technically speaking a type of retinoid which works to increase collagen production. It helps to treat acne, and blackheads and is also ideal to improve skincare texture such as minimising fine lines, and wrinkles and brightening dull skin. Personally, I am a beginner in adding Retinol into my skincare routine. At the age of 47 years old. I guess, am afraid to start one because I read many side effects if use it wrong. What is the side effect if you use retinol wrong? Retinols can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. So, it is advisable to apply th...